|  Edwards speaker at Belgian conference
President Allen Edwards has taken his knowledge of and enthusiasm for community colleges to the world. He recently returned from speaking at a two-day European Union conference in Brussels, Belgium. (more)
Pellissippi State names new vice president of Student Success
Rebecca Ashford became the College’s new vice president of Student Success and Enrollment Management on July 1. (more)
Alternate schedule offered to combat fuel costs
Gas prices are the topic on everyone’s mind. The average cost of fuel in Knoxville as of June 27 was $4.24 a gallon, according to AAA. With costs continuing to rise, Pellissippi State is doing its part to help students economize. (more)
Byrd new dean of English
Pellissippi State has selected Kathy Byrd, an associate professor, to be the new dean of the English Department. Byrd replaces Lois Reynolds, who recently stepped down after 18 years. (more)
Students receive scholarships at Tourism Alliance luncheon
Two Hospitality students, Irene Huerto and Michelle Jenkins-Stigge, were recently awarded a scholarship from the Knoxville Tourism Alliance, and Huerto also was presented a scholarship from the East Tennessee Meeting Professionals Organization. (more)
Sign kids up for fun, educational camps in July
“Mom, I’m bored!” If that’s become the common refrain in your house this summer, Pellissippi State is here with the solution: exciting and entertaining Summer Camps for Kids, offered throughout July. (more)
College now offering game design, programming certificates
The Media Technologies and Computer Science and Information Technology degree programs have come together to offer two new institutional certificates revolving around the video game and simulation industry. (more)
Fast-track program puts students ‘AHEAD’
Thanks to the College’s Accelerated Higher Education Associate’s Degree program, students can complete their Business Administration degree in 16 months. (more)
Media Log
 Name: Minoo Askari
Title: Instructor, Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Length of service at the College: I have been a full-time faculty member in the Natural and Behavioral Sciences Department for the past two years. Previously, I also taught at Pellissippi State as an adjunct faculty for three years.
Place of birth: I was born in Tehran, Iran
(more)
|
