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 November begins internal giving campaign, continues external campaign
‘Tis the season to think about giving. No, it’s not Christmas yet—but it is the time of year for both the Pellissippi State Foundation’s 2009-2010 Internal Campaign and the 2009 Tennessee Board of Regents Employees Charitable Campaign. (more)
College hosts ‘Raise the Roof’ celebration at future Blount County Campus
On Friday, November 6, Pellissippi State marks another milestone in construction of the Blount County Campus, set to begin offering classes fall semester 2010. (more)
Francisco takes on Southern Appalachian stereotypes
Missing teeth, family feuds, junked cars. Just a few of the truckload of disparaging images assigned to “Tennessee trash” and other Southern Appalachians.
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Pellissippi State’s second international film festival starts today
 The Southern Appalachian International Film Festival returns to Pellissippi State in early November for its second year, bringing in dozens of new documentaries, short films and features from the U.S. and around the world.
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Internationally known multimedia artist to exhibit work
Art has taken Paula Clendenin to England, France and multiple states throughout the U.S. Now it will bring the West Virginian to Knoxville for a November exhibit at Pellissippi State.
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Faculty member honored for achievement in sports
Pellissippi State faculty member Denise Penzkofer was honored by her alma mater for sports achievement on October 16.
 Penzkofer, an associate professor who has taught at Pellissippi State since 1999, earned her undergraduate degree in physical education from Maryville College. She played multiple sports during her studies there, including volleyball, basketball and softball. Her induction onto the school’s Wall of Fame recognizes her contribution to “the tradition of MC Athletics.”
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New AMTEC Center driven by auto manufacturing needs
 Beginning with the opening in the 1980s of Nissan’s Smyrna assembly operation and Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky, production plant and continuing with the recent decision by Volkswagen to build a factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee has become the avenue for many employment opportunities for people skilled in the technology end of automotive manufacturing.
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TnCIS expands study abroad opportunities for students
The Tennessee Consortium for International Studies, based at Pellissippi State, offers its first study abroad programs to Asia in summer 2010 and continues expanding its destinations in Europe.
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 Pellissippi State employee third in state to earn ProTools certification
Pellissippi State employee Paul Wise has become the third person in Tennessee to be certified as a Digidesign ProTools operator in professional post-production audio techniques and workflow. Wise is a multimedia specialist who manages the state-of-the-art television, audio and photography studios in the Bagwell Center for Media and Art. (more)
Pellissippi State’s ‘poet-warrior’ featured in British kung fu magazine
As Pellissippi State’s writer-in-residence, Ed Francisco is the epitome of the mild-mannered, bookish professor. But he has another persona that’s quite contradictory—or so it appears at first glance. (more)
Barrels in place for can, bottle recycling—no styrofoam please
 In an effort to promote recycling, the College has placed blue-and-yellow recycling barrels around campus. Kim Thomas, director of Student Life and Recreation, is asking for everyone’s help in letting students and visitors know that the barrels are for cans and bottles only—not styrofoam. And Thomas has one special request: Please finish your drinks before placing them in the cans. That will help cut down on odors and bees.
New Employees
Jared Agresta
Functional Support Technician
Enrollment Services |
Craig Anderson
Instructor, English as a Second Language/Writing
Transitional Studies
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Stacie Bradley
Account Clerk 3
Business Services |
Ann Broadhead
(temporary full time)
Instructor, Writing
Transitional Studies
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Jessica Davis
Technical Clerk
Network and Technical Services
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Tiffany Flach
Computer Technician
Network and Technical Services |
Terry Gibson
Instructor, Mathematics
Transitional Studies
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Larry W. Goins
Dean, Nursing |
Katrenia S. Hill
Coordinator, Pre-nursing/Nursing Activities |
James “Michael” Murphy (temporary full time)
Instructor, Writing/English
Transitional Studies
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Anna Savina
Instructor, Accounting |
John T. Smith
Instructor, Mathematics
Transitional Studies
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Mary Terry
Instructor, English |
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Employee Profile
 Name: Gail Maples
Title: Housekeeper
Major responsibilities: Keeping the College clean—mopping up spills, keeping the restrooms clean and stocked—and helping people.
Length of service at the College: 11 years
Place of birth: Clinton
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