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newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State
Pellissippi
State named one of fastest-growing colleges
Pellissippi State has been named one of the 200 fastest-growing
community colleges in the nation, according to Community
College Week, an independent news publication for educators.
(more)
 Underground
Railroad expert to speak at Pellissippi State
By Sharon Littlepage
“Grassroots.” It’s a term used today,
frequently by politicians, to refer to a groundswell of
opinion or activity that emerges from the community.
The word is thought to have originated in 1912, when it
was used to describe the Progressive Party, which swept
Teddy Roosevelt into the presidency that year. The party
“came from the grass roots and grew from the soil
of people’s hard necessities,” according to
one of its founders. (more)
 Foundation
completes Department of Education Challenge Grant
The Pellissippi State Foundation has completed
a dollar-for-dollar Challenge Grant from the U.S. Department
of Education to benefit students at Pellissippi State.
(more)
Pellissippi
State offers free grant-funded ACT prep workshop
Pellissippi
State is inviting seniors from several area high schools
to participate in a free ACT preparation workshop. (more)
Employees,
students brave cold to walk in MLK parade
 Thirteen
Pellissippi State faculty, staff and students turned out
in freezing temperatures January 21 to participate in
the annual parade commemorating the legacy of the Rev.
Martin Luther King Jr. The parade route ran along Martin
Luther King Drive.
(more)
 Name:
Sam Brackett
Title:
Printshop Supervisor
Major
responsibilities: Printing many of the College’s
publications.
Length
of service at the College: 21 years
Place
of birth: Phoenix
(more)
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