Category Archives: Faculty/Staff

Pellissippi State appoints new vice president of Academic Affairs

Posted on June 11, 2012 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College has named Ted Lewis, a college administrator from Texas, to be the new vice president of Academic Affairs. The appointment comes after a nationwide search that resulted in more than 40 applicants for the position. Lewis … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State educator honored with state teaching award

Posted on June 5, 2012 by elsimpson

Nancy Pevey still uses a document camera in her classroom. She admits to telling some “pretty corny” math jokes. She makes errors while working sample math problems for her students—usually on purpose. Pevey, an associate professor of Mathematics at Pellissippi … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State’s Hospitality coordinator receives international leadership award

Posted on May 8, 2012 by elsimpson

Tom Gaddis, who coordinates the Hospitality concentration at Pellissippi State Community College, has been named a 2012 recipient of the Idahlynn Karre International Exemplary Leadership Award. The award, presented by the Chair Academy, recognizes leaders in post-secondary institutions worldwide who … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State names head of Division Street Campus

Posted on May 7, 2012 by elsimpson

Esther Dyer has been chosen to be the new assistant dean of the Division Street Campus of Pellissippi State Community College. “She brings experience to the position in both education and business,” said Pellissippi State President Anthony Wise. “We are … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State honors employees and retirees

Posted on May 2, 2012 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College recently hosted its annual recognition of employees for outstanding service, longevity and retirement. At this year’s ceremony, the Excellence in Teaching Award went to Tyra Barrett, an associate professor in the Business and Computer Technology Department … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State Foundation receives civil rights-themed art donation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by elsimpson

When Herb Rieth traveled the highways of Mississippi in 2005, he was doing so as an art teacher and as a son. Rieth was at that time serving as an art instructor in Starkville, and he frequently made the 150-mile … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State instructor helps students overcome fear of public speaking

Posted on March 17, 2012 by elsimpson

When it came time to present her speech, Meaghan Marsh sang. The Pellissippi State Community College student belted out the first line of “O Canada,” the national anthem of Canada, and that was enough to get her started. In Larry … Continue reading →

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‘Books and more’ sale at Pellissippi State’s Blount County site benefits students

Posted on February 4, 2012 by elsimpson

Get great deals on gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, vinyl records, magazines, calendars, puzzles and computer games at Pellissippi State Community College’s 30th annual Faculty Senate Book Sale. Scheduled for Feb. 16 and 17 at the Blount County Campus, … Continue reading →

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‘Books and more’ sales at Pellissippi State campuses to benefit students

Posted on February 2, 2012 by elsimpson

Get great deals on gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, vinyl records, magazines, calendars, puzzles and computer games at Pellissippi State Community College’s 30th annual Faculty Senate Book Sale. The two-day sale takes place at each of Pellissippi State’s four … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State writer-in-residence to read poems from new book

Posted on January 31, 2012 by elsimpson

In his ninth book of poetry, Ed Francisco’s search for the perfect words and expressions to illustrate his thoughts and experiences takes him through America, England, Finland and beyond. Francisco, English professor and writer-in-residence at Pellissippi State Community College, reads … Continue reading →

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