CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – John Tyler Community College is pleased to announce its honors and dean’s list students for the Summer 2013 semester. Students named to the honors list have completed at least 24 college credit hours at John Tyler and have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. Students named to the dean’s list are full-time students who have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA for the semester.

Honors (zip codes appear in parentheses)

Tayo Akadiri (23224)

Kaitlyn Allen (23801)

Melinda Arnold (23860)

Chelsee Atkins (23002)

Loren Bales (23139)

Brooke Ballance (23832)

Lauren Barlow (23112)

Maegan Barnes (23836)

Joseph Barrett (23112)

Svetlana Barrett (23114)

Vicki Barron (23842)

Wendy Bass-Caul (23002)

Nathaniel Battaglia (23225)

Taylor Baugh (23231)

Tyriek Bayne (23860)

Natalie Beck (23838)

Hannah Best (23112)

Ashley Beyer (23112)

Dolly Blanks (23139)

David Bockenkamp (23114)

Coleen Bogert (23113)

Stacey Bohm (23236)

Kristol Boisseau (23113)

Ilona Bolotova-Diamond (23832)

Cheri Bower (23235)

Matthew Boyd (23112)

Shannon Boyer (23831)

Amy Brick (23831)

Lacey Briglia (23860)

Evan Brockwell (23831)

Tina Brothers (23236)

Barrett Brown (23235)

Holly Brown (23112)

Lindsey Brown (23114)

Elicia Brunson (23222)

Melissa Burgio (23139)

Neal Burns (23113)

Frances Butters (23831)

Brandi Byrd (23234)

Justin Camden (23834)

Shannon Camden (23112)

Amanda Capley (23113)

Allison Capley (23113)

Joseph Carlson (23834)

Ann Carmody (23225)

Chantal Carnes (23113)

Joy Carter (23112)

Jonathan Carter (23112)

Ruth Castro (23112)

Alexander Catrett (23838)

Jesse Cave (23002)

Randall Chapman (23235)

Summer Charles (23832)

Marcos Chavez (23234)

Sandhya Chiluvuri (23233)

Jonathan Cho (23235)

Yun Churchill (23113)

Janet Clayton (23831)

LaKeisha Clinton (23847)

Pamela Cole (23834)

Yesenia Cole (23801)

Pamela Comer (23885)

Leslie Corbitt (22437)

Heather Corp (23838)

Kenneth Crabtree (23831)

John Craig (23831)

Erica Cravens (23229)

Jesse Crowder (23834)

Jeremy Da Costa (23860)

Christina Daffinee (23860)

Sharon Dalane (23113)

Caleb Dalton (23236)

Nicole Damron (23112)

Minal Dave (23234)

Emma Daves (23027)

Anai Deese (23236)

Erica Deluhery (23234)

Joshua Devericks (23150)

Leonardo Diaz (23112)

Tracy Dodd (23860)

Charles Doebler (23236)

Stephanie Dolan (23225)

Meghan Donnelly (23002)

Kayla Doustou (23834)

Shanna DuBose (23112)

Sarah Dyer (23005)

Kim Easley (23139)

Cory Edwards (23857)

Crystal Edwards (23114)

Ashley Elkins (23236)

Cheri Ellis (23236)

Susan Emrick (23234)

Sandra Escorcia (23113)

Pavlina Espana (23832)

Davante Evans (23831)

Kathleen Feiring (23236)

Jessica Felts (23834)

Katelyn Ferry (23834)

Sarah Fielden (23233)

Ires Foley (23112)

Jessica Francis (23832)

Meghan Fresco (23233)

Estela Fuentes (23234)

Marissa Garcia (23831)

Michael Garris (23234)

Lori Gentry (23836)

Bianca Gilliam (23237)

Christopher Gilman (23228)

Ian Glass (23831)

Annabel Goodridge (23113)

Justin Gort (23225)

Jessica Gough (23002)

James Grant (23805)

Tyler Grant (23112)

Taylor Gray (23223)

Alonda Gregory (23116)

Kelly Gregory (23113)

Morgan Griffin (23112)

Nikolaus Grimsley (23114)

Amanda Grizzle (23805)

Ann Grizzle (23112)

David Hailey (23112)

Karin Haley (23236)

Lauren Hall (23832)

Joseph Hambley (23089)

Patsy Hamilton (23027)

Courtney Hannon (23885)

Stephanie Harrelson (23832)

Emily Harris (23112)

Denise Harrison (23831)

Hue Hatcher (23237)

Jessica Hatcher (23838)

Charles Hayes (23112)

Jennifer Hayghe (23002)

Thomas Hayghe (23002)

Ti Haynes (23875)

Amanda Haywood (23113)

Natalie Heacock (23831)

Jennifer Healy (23112)

Donya Heide (23112)

Joseph Herbert (23221)

Scarlyn Hermosilla (23112)

David Hitt (23832)

Sarah Hocutt (23237)

Naomi Horton (23002)

James Howington (23237)

Amy Hughes (23860)

Alexander Huneke (23221)

Anita Hunter (23803)

Ashley Inge (23805)

Cynthia Inge (23805)

Brooke Intagliato (23112)

Debra Irsik (23234)

Jeremy Jacob (23842)

Douglas Jamerson (23113)

Justin Jaudon (23002)

Jessica Jennings (23237)

Emily Jeske (23832)

Elizabeth Jessup (23112)

Grace Johnson (23059)

Lindsey Johnson (23140)

Stephanie Johnstone (23139)

DeEtta Jones (23834)

Justin Jones (23857)

Sarah Jones (23083)

Gwendolyn Jordan (23803)

Steven Jordan (22060)

Tivis Jordan (23227)

Ktina Kagel (23060)

William Karnolt (23112)

Nicholas Katzman (23112)

Douglas Kelleher (23235)

Crystal Kelly (23831)

Joshua Kennedy (23112)

Lisa Keppler (23112)

Jade Kern (23002)

Sarah Kinton (23112)

Debra Krahe (23113)

Ashley Kusterer (23236)

Gregory Kwon (23836)

Jeffrey Lang (23832)

Samantha Langston (23235)

Amy Lanham (23834)

Alayna Larocca (23112)

Kathryn Lee (23114)

Adam Leipold (23225)

Sydney Levan (23236)

Kendall Lloyd (23139)

Taylor Loftin (23831)

Kirstie Long (23831)

Carleen Lorraine (23120)

Anthony Loterzo (23112)

Noelle Loving (23236)

Diane Mabry (23236)

Jenna Machotka (23139)

Laura Manik (23059)

Jason Marshall (23113)

Christian Martin (23834)

Shana Martin (23112)

Eric Masters (23111)

Savanah Matin (23112)

Karen Matthews (23235)

Sonya May (22624)

Emily McAlpin (23235)

Tyler McCartt (23112)

Bridgette McCarty (23120)

Jennifer McCord (23112)

Donna McIntosh (23235)

Kujore McKinney (23805)

Courtney McMurray (23114)

Matthew Miller (23237)

Melinda Miller (23838)

Brandi Morris (23229)

Brandon Morris (23831)

Tammy Morrison (23831)

Frederick Morton (23231)

Sonnhilde Mullican (23832)

Stewart Murr (23235)

Emily Murrell (23234)

Ramsha Muzaffer (23112)

Ashton Neal (23834)

Chad Newton (23838)

Anne Nordin (23113)

Christi Norton (23838)

Seng Nsang (23238)

Theodore Olson (23237)

Adam Otero (23059)

Michael Overstreet (24523)

April Painter (23231)

Debra Parr (23831)

Rupalben Patel (23237)

Aaron Patterson (23113)

Kimberly Pellick (23235)

Kenneth Peloquin (23114)

Brenda Perales (23834)

Joshua Petteway (23234)

David Pierce (23860)

Christian Pinkleton (23112)

Danielle Plumeau (23836)

Mariam Poe (23114)

Sara Powers (23139)

Amanda Priddy (23139)

Leona Proffitt (23831)

Mary Ramey (23831)

Stacey Randolph (23220)

Gerry Rawlinson (23224)

Melissa Rawllins (23112)

Benjamin Revette (23112)

Melissa Richardson (23139)

Ian Robinson (23838)

Kristina Roe (23803)

Andrew Rogers (23235)

Alexandra Rooney (23838)

Emily Roper (23114)

Robert Rose (23237)

Iren Russell (23139)

Josephine Sagini (23832)

Margaret Salley (23234)

Daniel Seabaugh (23114)

Ruth Seng (23831)

Tracy Seredni (23112)

Sarah Seward (23846)

Alyssa Shelley (23838)

Victoria Shelton (23803)

Ashley Siegel (23139)

Corey Slayton (23112)

Alonzo Smith (23113)

Christianne Smith (23112)

Dinean Smith (23803)

Nicole Smith (23836)

Zachary Snyder (23834)

Genalyn Sok (23237)

Nickolas Spears (23113)

Rebecca Sprouse (23234)

Andre Spruill (23228)

Timothy Staples (23834)

Nina Starsja (23238)

Wendy Stevens (23141)

Suzanne Stewart (23231)

Laura Strang (23231)

Suzanne Strickland (23236)

Rebecca Stroud (23803)

Christina Struzzieri (23112)

Caine Talley (23005)

Charmaine Taylor-Richardson (23832)

Jessica Thomas (23832)

Alicia Thompson (23236)

Chelsea Thompson (23832)

Sarah Tiller (23235)

Sharon Timmons (23831)

Ernest Tomlin (23860)

Dustin Trent (23832)

Alexandra Trinkle (23832)

James Trolia (23228)

Wayne Truss (23836)

Joshua Vaden (23027)

Julie Van Scoik (23832)

Cristalle Vilardo (23834)

Kevin Vinson (23842)

Katherine Waguespack (23803)

Brent Walker (23838)

Jeffrey Walker (23234)

Sarah Waller (23832)

Zachary Walton (23233)

Marcie Waschler (23838)

Justin Watts (23139)

Robert Whitaker (23002)

Stephen Widlak (23002)

Gabrielle Williams (23112)

Jason Williams (23236)

Leonard Williams (23030)

Shawana Willis (23234)

Kevin Wolfe (23139)

Tammy Wolfe (23139)

Jessica Woodard (23236)

Rebekah Wright (23220)

Lauren Yeratt (23831)

Tiffany Yonta (23114)

Ashley Yoon (23831)

Catherine Yumul (23226)

Dean’s List

Claire Adams (23113)

Angelica Arias (23237)

Jacqueline Bade (23838)

Jaccob Barnes (23860)

Brandi Boltinghouse (23229)

Ashley Bray (23112)

Stephanie Burge (23236)

Skye Coleman (23885)

Justin DeJohn (23834)

Gina Demmert (23225)

Kevin Doan (19608)

Matthew Estes (23114)

Frank Falls (23113)

Ashley Fisher (23139)

Jeremey Fox (23840)

Kathryn Garvey (23236)

Sophie Gaskins (23860)

Steven Gibson (23235)

Kiana Joseph (23114)

James McCurley (23139)

Hannah Mills (23832)

Elizabeth Page (23235)

Jung Shin (23114)

Zachary Sizemore (23836)

Rachel Stewart (23838)

Thomas Tatum (23112)

Melinda Turner (24445)

Johnny Wakefield (23832)

Lance Williams (23860)

Candyce Wilson (23234)

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

By Holly Walker

During the last week-and-a-half, JTCC students, faculty and staff have come together for Hello, JTCC – a series of events that gave students the opportunity to meet each other and some of the people who work at Tyler, to learn about student clubs and activities, and to just have fun.

Events were held at both campuses and the Nursing Education Center, and we were on hand to capture some of the moments. Check out JTCC’s Flickr page to see some of the snapshots.

By Holly Walker

All John Tyler Community College degree graduates now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree thanks to an articulation agreement between the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) and John Tyler. The agreement, signed on September 5 by JTCC President Edward “Ted” Raspiller and UR President Ed Ayers, will allow students who graduate from Tyler with an associate of art, associate of science, associate of applied art, or associate of applied science degree and a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average to easily transition into a bachelor’s degree program at UR’s SPCS. Students who use this agreement will be able to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Emergency Services Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in IT Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies.

By Holly Walker

Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Then make plans to stop by John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus on Wednesday, September 25 for Style Weekly’s Fall Job Fair. The job fair will take place in the Nicholas Student Center from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and will feature area employers. All who are interested in looking into employment opportunities are invited to stop by; you do not need to register. Questions about the job fair may be directed to Dana Elmquist at Style Weekly. Her number is 804-358-2100 ext. 338.

by Heather Busch

The 2012-2013 academic year at Tyler was a joyous year of firsts and lasts.  We celebrated the continued success of our first class of engineering graduates as they shared news of their upcoming graduations from places like the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University. We cheered the first student in the Great Expectations program as he crossed the stage at commencement and received his degree. We said goodbye to Dr. Marshall W. Smith after his 23-year presidency. We celebrated the retirement of three faculty members who served the College for a combined 126 years. We welcomed Dr. Edward “Ted” Raspiller as the seventh president of John Tyler Community College, and we looked to the future with bold hope and excitement for all that is to come as a new era began at John Tyler Community College. It was certainly a noteworthy, and memorable, year in the College’s history.

Read more about what makes John Tyler Community College noteworthy in an interactive, online version of the 2012-2013 annual report at www.jtcc.edu/noteworthy. 

by Heather Busch

Since 2000, faculty members at John Tyler Community College have been leading study abroad programs to Greece.  The College’s international education program is a great opportunity for Tyler faculty, staff and students, as well as local K-12 teachers, who can earn recertification points for college courses taken during the trip, to travel and learn. 

All participants are required to enroll in at least one course offered during the trip, but the trip also includes plenty of time to experience the people and culture of Greece. 

Courses offered are:
HIS 243 – The Ancient World (3 credits)
ENG 257 – Mythology (3 credits)
PHI 295 – Topics in Greek Philosophy (3 credits)

The summer 2014 trip to Greece is a very economical way to travel with faculty members who are experienced at navigating Greece and who have a deep appreciation and understanding of the country’s history and culture. With 32 or more paying participants, the price will be $3,252 per person.  Reserve your space by October 31 by making a refundable deposit $480.

Please share this fantastic opportunity widely with your students and with others in the community who may be interested.    

More information can be found at http://www.jtcc.edu/internationaleducation or by contacting Dr. David M. Head, Professor of History, at dhead@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1485.

By Holly Walker

Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Then make plans to stop by John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus on Wednesday, September 25 for Style Weekly’s Fall Job Fair. The job fair will take place in the Nicholas Student Center from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and will feature area employers. All who are interested in looking into employment opportunities are invited to stop by; you do not need to register. Questions about the job fair may be directed to Dana Elmquist at Style Weekly. Her number is 804-358-2100 ext. 338.

by Heather Busch

Since 2000, faculty members at John Tyler Community College have been leading study abroad programs to Greece.  The College’s international education program is a great opportunity for Tyler faculty, staff and students, as well as local K-12 teachers, who can earn recertification points for college courses taken during the trip, to travel and learn.

All participants are required to enroll in at least one course offered during the trip, but the trip also includes plenty of time to experience the people and culture of Greece.

Courses offered are:
HIS 243 – The Ancient World (3 credits)
ENG 257 – Mythology (3 credits)
PHI 295 – Topics in Greek Philosophy (3 credits)

The summer 2014 trip to Greece is a very economical way to travel with faculty members who are experienced at navigating Greece and who have a deep appreciation and understanding of the country’s history and culture. With 32 or more paying participants, the price will be $3,252 per person.  Reserve your space by October 31 by making a refundable deposit $480. All  deposits and payments will be refundable in full if the program is cancelled for reasons beyond the College’s control.

More information can be found at http://www.jtcc.edu/internationaleducation or by contacting Dr. David M. Head, Professor of History, at dhead@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1485.

By Holly Walker

Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Then make plans to stop by John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus on Wednesday, September 25 for Style Weekly’s Fall Job Fair. The job fair will take place in the Nicholas Student Center from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and will feature area employers. All who are interested in looking into employment opportunities are invited to stop by; you do not need to register. Questions about the job fair may be directed to Dana Elmquist at Style Weekly. Her number is 804-358-2100 ext. 338.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Spring is in the air at John Tyler Community College – spring registration that is. Starting November 11, registration will get underway for the Spring 2014 semester, and students will have more than 1,500 classes to choose from, including English, math, chemistry, German, public speaking, exercise science, engineering, African American history, web page design, welding, and novel writing. So, whether students want to become more competitive in the workforce, start a new career, save money while working on a bachelor’s degree, or explore long-held interests, John Tyler has the classes and programs to meet their needs.

Tyler offers nearly 60 degree, certificate and career study certificate programs that build foundations for continuing education and for immediate employment. In addition, John Tyler provides a number of support services and resources designed to help students succeed, such as tutoring, veterans’ assistance, career counseling, advising, financial aid, and library services. The College also has guaranteed admissions agreements that give John Tyler graduates the ability to seamlessly continue their educations at more than 25 four-year colleges and universities. A list of the agreements may be found at www.jtcc.edu/transfer.

And, because scheduling flexibility is important, John Tyler offers courses during the day; in the evenings; on the weekends; in the classroom; online; in a hybrid format (taught partially online and partially in the classroom); and in various sessions, ranging from eight weeks to 16 weeks in length.  Those interested in exploring John Tyler Community College’s Spring 2014 class options may visit www.jtcc.edu/schedule.  On this page, courses may be sorted by subject, location, session length, and days of the week.

Starting November 11, students may register online at www.jtcc.edu, using the Student Information System in myTyler. They also may register in person at the Admissions and Records Office on either the Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, or the Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Hours for in-person registration are as follows:

Chester Campus
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Midlothian Campus
Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Extended Hours on January 6-9, 2014 and January 13-16, 2014 (on both campuses)
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

In-person registration will not be available from December 21, 2013 – January 1, 2014. During that time, Holiday Online Registration will be held. Students will be able to register online only at www.jtcc.edu/myTyler.

Those interested in attending John Tyler but not enrolled at the College must first submit an application for admission, and those who applied to the College but did not attend classes in the past year must reapply to John Tyler. The application for admission may be found online at www.jtcc.edu, or it may be picked up at the Chester or Midlothian campus. John Tyler Community College has an open door admissions policy, and there is no application fee.

Tuition and fees are $130.00 per credit hour for Virginia residents and $324.60 per credit hour for out-of-state residents. All students must pay a comprehensive fee of $35 per semester. During the General Registration period, tuition and fees must be paid by 5:00 p.m. of the week in which a student registers.  (Tuition Notes: Students who register November 23-26 must pay their tuition and fees by 5:00 p.m. on November 26. Students who register December 14-20 must pay their tuition and fees by 5:00 p.m. on December 20. Students who register during the College’s Holiday Online Registration period must pay their tuition and fees by 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2014.)

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The community is invited to join John Tyler Community College’s faculty, staff and students as they honor past and present members of the armed services during the College’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2013. The ceremony will be held in Hamel Hall, room H109 on the College’s Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. It will begin at 11:00 a.m.  Admission is free.

Maj. Michael Booker, Deputy Commander, 34th Civil Support Team (WMD), Virginia Army National Guard, will deliver the keynote address, "Empathy and the American Veteran." Prior to his current assignment, Maj. Booker served as the Brigade S1 for the 91st Troop Command.  He has also served as the Aide-de-camp and Executive Officer for the Adjutant General of Virginia; Officer Candidate School Training and TAC Officer at the Virginia Officer Candidate School; and Commander of both the 183rd Regional Training Institute Detachment and Alpha Battery, 1st 246th Field Artillery Battalion.  He has served as a Battalion S1 at two separate battalions in Virginia and has served in various other commissioned and enlisted positions. In 2008-2009, Maj. Booker was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the Brigade Executive Officer of an Embedded Training Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star.  He was also deployed to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in 2002 in support of Operation Noble Eagle.

The ceremony also will include recognition of Tyler’s faculty, staff and student veterans; a memorial tree planting; and a preview of the documentary, “Honor Flight,” the story of four living World War II veterans and how their Midwestern community came together to give them the trip of a lifetime. For those interested in seeing the film in its entirety, it will be shown that evening at 7:00 p.m., in Hamel Hall, room H109.

For more information about John Tyler Community College’s Veterans Day Ceremony, contact Lisa Kendrick at lkendrick@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1527.

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Many factors must be considered when selecting a college. What do you want to major in? What is the tuition, and how will you pay it? Do you want to live at home or on campus? What are the class sizes? Does the institution offer classes at the times and in the formats you want? Does the college have options for working adults? You can get the answers to these questions and more on November 11, 2013 during a college fair hosted by John Tyler Community College’s Chester Counseling Center in cooperation with the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO). The VACRAO College Fair will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Nicholas Student Center at John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. Representatives from nearly 100 colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information about their institutions. The VACRAO College Fair is free and open to high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in learning more about their higher education choices. For additional information about College Night, contact Tom Parrott at tparrott@jtcc.edu.

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

This is the ninth year John Tyler Community College has partnered with NBC12 and the Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program.  You may have already noticed the tree up in the Midlothian Administration Building and the one in Goyne Hall at Chester.  Soon they will be full of angels ready to be adopted. Each angel represents a local child and his/her holiday wish and clothing sizes.  

How to Adopt

• Select your angel(s)
• Add your name to the Angel Sign-Out Sheet (located next to each tree)
• Purchase new gifts
• Do not wrap the gifts
• Tag each gift with your angel’s name and code
• Return your gifts by December 5 to College Relations (E124) at Midlothian or Laurie Brown in Goyne Hall at Chester. Important: Gifts for angels adopted at John Tyler must be returned to the College.

If you do not have time to shop for an angel but want to contribute, cash donations are being collected in E124 at Midlothian and A102c at Chester. The cash will be used to buy gifts for angels that are not adopted or returned.

Angel Tree Volunteer Opportunities
The College plans to organize two JTCC group volunteer days, one at the Richmond distribution center and one at the Petersburg distribution center. You may volunteer individually or with your coworkers, your student clubs, your family, and your friends.  We will post more on the JTCC group volunteer days as we get more information.

If you have any questions please contact Lisa Kendrick, lkendrick@jtcc.edu, or Holly Walker at hwalker@jtcc.edu.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the John Tyler Community College Board on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 3:00 p.m.  The meeting will take place at the College’s Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway in the Nicholas Center. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting for those persons interested in addressing the board.

John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,000 students during the 2012-13 academic year, offers 17 associate degrees, seven certificates, and 34 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 15,000 non-credit students and more than 1,200 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The College also is committed to sustainability. In July 2010, it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Hamel Hall on its Midlothian Campus, becoming the first in the Virginia Community College System to receive such recognition. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

By Holly Walker

On November 11, John Tyler Community College will honor past and present members of the armed services during the College’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to attend the event, which will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Hamel Hall, room H109 on the College’s Midlothian Campus.

Maj. Michael Booker, Deputy Commander, 34th Civil Support Team (WMD), Virginia Army National Guard will deliver the keynote address, "Empathy and the American Veteran." Prior to his current assignment, Maj. Booker served as the Brigade S1 for the 91st Troop Command.  He has also served as the Aide-de-camp and Executive Officer for the Adjutant General of Virginia; Officer Candidate School Training and TAC Officer at the Virginia Officer Candidate School; and Commander of both the 183rd Regional Training Institute Detachment and Alpha Battery, 1st 246th Field Artillery Battalion.  He has served as a Battalion S1 at two separate battalions in Virginia and has served in various other commissioned and enlisted positions. In 2008-2009, Maj. Booker was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the Brigade Executive Officer of an Embedded Training Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star. He was also deployed to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in 2002 in support of Operation Noble Eagle. 

In addition to the keynote address, the ceremony will include recognition of Tyler’s faculty, staff and student veterans; a memorial tree planting; and a preview of the documentary, “Honor Flight.”

For more information about John Tyler Community College’s Veterans Day Ceremony, contact Lisa Kendrick at lkendrick@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1527.

By Holly Walker

On Veterans Day, we remember and honor the men and women of the armed forces who bravely served and still serve our country. As part of our tribute, John Tyler Community College will hold a special showing of the documentary, “Honor Flight: One Last Mission.” The movie looks at four World War II veterans and how their community pulled together to give them an Honor Flight.

Honor Flights are trips in which volunteers fly World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial constructed in honor of them. With many of our World War II veterans now in their 80s and 90s, these trips are often a race against time.

Join us as we experience “Honor Flight: One Last Mission.” The movie will be shown at 7:00 p.m. in Hamel Hall, room H109, at the Midlothian Campus. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to attend. A preview of the documentary will be shown during the College’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Those who are teachers and those studying to become teachers know that it can be difficult to get and keep the attention of their pupils. That’s because there are so many outside influences vying for students’ attention: the internet, television, movies and cell phones. So, each and every day, teachers must find ways to engage their students. To effectively do that, teachers must build a “teacher toolbox” of engagement strategies and techniques, so that when one method runs dry, another one is available. 

By Any Means Necessary: Student Engagement and Classroom Management is a workshop, led by Adam Dovico from the Ron Clark Academy, that will give educators practical, easy-to-implement engagement ideas that they can take back to their classrooms immediately.

Wednesday, November 20
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
John Tyler Community College
Midlothian Campus
Hamel Hall, Room 109

This workshop is free and open to all JTCC faculty, students interested in teaching careers, and educators in our community.

For more information, contact Mattie Coll at mcoll@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1499. The workshop is sponsored by the Student Virginia Education Association.

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By Holly Walker

The leaves are changing and starting to fall. The air is getting cooler. But, if you look closely, you’ll notice signs of spring at John Tyler. That’s because on Monday, November 11, we’re kicking off registration for Spring 2014 semester classes.

Need an English or math class? We’ve got that. Want to experiment with chemistry, biology or physics? We’ve got that too. Plus, we have classes that cover a variety of other topics such as foreign languages, public speaking, engineering, history, welding, machining and more. To see a complete list of class offerings, go to www.jtcc.edu/schedule.

You can sign up for spring classes online through the Student Information System in myTyler or in person at the Admissions and Records office on either campus.

by Lisa Kendrick

Thanks to all of you who have already adopted an Angel this year.  Your generosity goes a long way in making a child's holiday special!  There are a few Angels left on the Chester tree and plenty of time to shop if you would like to adopt.  If you are on the Midlothian Campus you can adopt an Angel from the Chester tree and return the gifts to room E124 at Midlothian.  Just contact Lisa Kendrick at 594-1527 or lkendrick@jtcc.edu, if you are interested. 

Would you would like to contribute, but don't like to shop?  We also accept cash only donations that will be used to shop for Angels that are not adopted.  Any remaining cash will go to the Salvation Army.  All gifts and donations are due to either Laurie Brown, A102 at Chester, or Lisa Kendrick, E124 at Midlothian, on Thursday, December 5.

We have scheduled two Tyler volunteer days with the Salvation Army.  This is a great opportunity to help out your community and work with other JTCC students, faculty and staff. The first opportunity will be on Thursday, December 12, at the Richmond Distribution Center located in the Michael & Sons Warehouse, 1407 Cummings Dr., Richmond 23220.  The second will be on Friday, December 13, at the Petersburg Distribution Center at 1228 S. West St., Petersburg, 23803.  Both will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

We ask all volunteers to please wear their Tyler T-shirt or sweatshirt and dress warmly and comfortably.  We will most likely be sorting and organizing gifts.  

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Lisa Kendrick at 594-1527 or lkendrick@jtcc.edu. Thank you again for supporting Angel Tree!