Inside Pellissippi
  January 29, 2007
Issue: IX  Volume: IV 

Calendar

January 31
Financial Aid Checks Released

January 31
KUDER and Counselor/Teacher Workshops
Pellissippi Campus
Goins Auditorium
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

February 1
Dr. Prince Brown, Jr
Pellissippi Campus
Performing Arts Center
11:00 a.m.

February 1
Dr. Prince Brown, Jr
Magnolia Avenue Campus
7:00 p.m.

Employee Birthdays

Julie Bell      January 29
David Brown      January 29
Cathy Clay            January 29
Marcia Dean January 29
Mary Terry January 30
Travis Whitson January 30
Betsy Boyd        February 1
Teri Brahams       February 3
John Sterling        February 3
Jan Foreman        February 3
Karen Nance       February 6
Ella Ruggles          February 6
Rick Barber           February 7
Jane Casey            February 7
Brenda Ammons    February 8
Nancy Donahue     February 8
Vida Hashemian      February 8
Claire Suddeth       February 8
Gitti Negahban     February 9
Janice Wade        February 9
Lois Williams        February 9
Orpha Leitch        February 10
Christy Barbo       February 11
Gay Bryant           February 11
Kathy Byrd          February 11
Ralph Gillespie      February 11
Becky Milam          February 11




A newsletter for the faculty and staff of Pellissippi State

Pellissippi State student meets success on road to recovery

Before the 30-year-old enrolled at the Blount County campus in the spring of last year, she lost a good-paying job, wrecked her health, jeopardized her marriage and nearly abandoned her two children—all, she says, the direct result of being addicted to cocaine. (more)



College hosted early morning Holocaust observance

The Magnolia Avenue Campus and Adult Education Program co-sponsored a program last week in observance of the 62nd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The event was January 25 in the Community Room at the Magnolia Avenue Campus. (more)



Downtown exhibit features student work

Learn about Knoxville’s Sunsphere in a short documentary, browse photography and graphic design pieces for sale, and view Web site designs. Pellissippi State’s Media Technologies exhibit at the Art Market Gallery, February 27-March 10, will feature these and much more. (more)



Throughout 2007 “Inside Pellissippi” will focus on success stories of faculty or staff members who have been involved in initiatives to help students. Of those stories, many will focus on Foundations of Excellence in the First College Year, which is an effort specifically aimed at helping first-year students succeed. Others will focus on student success stories from various employees who work with students.

Pilot project geared toward HOPE scholars

First-year HOPE scholars enrolled in selected English 1010 classes in fall 2006 got a reminder to keep their grades up. Those enrolled in 27 sections of the course this semester will also be contacted, thanks to a student success coordinator involved in the First College Year project. (more)



Medic blood drive planned for January 31


Giving blood protects you and your family from paying blood supplier processing fees—and your donation could save a life! Under Medic Regional Blood Center’s blood-donor plan, one donation a year exempts the donor and his or her dependents from paying blood supplier processing fees anywhere in the country if a transfusion is needed. (more)



College hosts ‘Scholarship Night’ for future students

Students interested in attending Pellissippi State are invited to learn about scholarship and other financial aid opportunities at “Scholarship Night,” February 19, 6-7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center on the Pellissippi Campus. (more)



Employee Profile
EMPLOYEE PROFILE

Name: Donna Kay Ford

Title: Technical Clerk, Admissions and Records

Major responsibilities: Compiling and proofing the courses for the Schedule of Classes publications and handling major changes and proofs of enrollment.

Length of service at the College: Six years “officially.” I was here as a contract employee for three years before that.

Place of birth: Knoxville

(more)




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