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 An Open House was held Sunday, December 10, at Southwest Virginia
Community College to celebrate Dr. Charles King's 40 years of
service as president of SwVCC and as a community leader. The
reception held at the SwVCC King Community Center drew a number of
individuals who wanted to express their appreciation to Dr. King
and his wife, Mary. Pictured is Dr. Charles King (second from
left) and Mrs. Mary L. King (far right) with guests. The Gator Dr.
King is holding was a gift depicting the mascot of his alma mater,
the University of Florida. Photo
Gallery
SwVCC Study Tour
 Pictured are some of the students of the group of 25
from Southwest Virginia Community College who
participated in the recent SwVCC Study Tour to
Presidents’ Homes, led by faculty members Margaret
James, Brian Wright, Ellen Elmes, and Brady Surles. The
students are pictured at the Presidential Library and
Museum of President Woodrow Wilson. The group also
toured the homes of Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James
Madison, and James Monroe. In addition to these tours
to the homes of presidents, the group visited Lexington
to see the burial site of Robert E. Lee and the George
Marshall Museum, the University of Virginia, and the
Museum of Frontier Culture in Staunton. The tour was
sponsored by three groups at the college: Phi Theta
Kappa, the Art Club, and the General Studies Learning
Community.
Interim President Named for Southwest Virginia Community College
 Southwest’s own Dr. Bob
Sutherland is shown signing his new book Shortcuts to
Happiness for (l to r, standing) Dr. Michael Henry, Dr.
Susie Mullins, Mary Margaret Thompson, Francis
Lowdermilk and Rowena Winfrey. The book is a
step-by-step owners manual that provides simple but
proven steps to reach the most sought after prize in
life . . .individual happiness. The content of the book
is the direct result of a special class that Dr.
Sutherland and Frank Horton teach each semester for
SwVCC students and community members. The college
bookstore, as part of its annual open house, held a
book signing for Dr. Sutherland and the event was so
popular that they ran out of his books! The bookstore
is taking additional orders for anyone who would like
to purchase the book.
Photo Gallery
Respiratory Care Student Receives Honor
 Tim Whited, Journeyman of
the Class of 2007 of the Respiratory Care Program was
selected by The International Scholar Laureate Program
Delegation on Medicine. He has been asked to travel
with specialized medical teams and future medical
professionals to Australia, India, China, and South
Africa during the summer of 2007. Scholars will have
the privilege of studying and learning from
distinguished medical leaders, physicians, and
researchers at top hospitals and universities. Whited
is shown setting up and preparing to troubleshoot an
advanced life support system.
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 The “Veterans All”
Veterans Breakfast 2006 was held at the Gene T. Dye
Armory on Southwest’s campus to honor the men and women
who have served and are serving our country. Pictured
is Jim Boyd, director of the SwVCC Small Business
Development Center, presenting the Small Business
Veteran of the Year Award to Harold Fuller and his
brother, Roger Fuller (not pictured). The event brought
together a large crowd of individuals who know first
hand the sacrifice involved in this ultimate service to
country. The Honorable Phillip P. Puckett, Virginia
State Senator, was the keynote speaker. The breakfast
was sponsored by: BB&T Bank, TruPoint Bank, SwVCC
Student Development Services, SwVCC Small Business
Development Center, SwVCC Procurement Technical
Assistance Center, Virginia Army National Guard, Levisa
River Chapter – DAR, and Tabitha Adams Russell Chapter
– DAR. Photo Gallery
 Dan L. Adams, (center)
manager of community affairs, Appalachian Power
Company, presents Dr. Charles R. King, president of
Southwest Virginia Community College, a gift for the
SwVCC Educational Foundation, Inc. as a tournament
sponsor for the 2006 SwVCC Scholarship Golf Classic.
The proceeds of over $25,000 from this year’s
tournament will be designated for the Dr. Charles R.
and Mary L. King Endowment for scholarships, in
appreciation of the King’s 40 years of service at SwVCC.
Adams affirms “that AEP has a strong belief in the
value of education and this is a way in which we can
support the communities we serve.” Dr. King (far right)
acknowledges that “AEP has been a longtime friend of
SwVCC and we appreciate their valuable support in
numerous ways.” Mary W. Lawson, Executive Director of
the SVCC Educational Foundation, joins in the
presentation.
 Homecoming
’06 featured a tribute to Dr. Charles R. and Mary L.
King. Dr. King, the first, founding, and only president
the college has had since its inception in 1967, was
honored through song and speech during the night’s
event. Dr. King is always quick to point out that his
wife, Mary, has been at his side in helping to build
the college into the world-class institution of higher
learning that it is today. A large crowd of alumni,
faculty, staff and community leaders attended this very
successful gathering of friends, both new and old!
Photo Gallery
 On Friday night
SwVCC’s first and founding President Dr. Charles R.
King and his wife, Mary L. King, were honored at a
tribute. Dr. and Mrs. King will have served the
college and community for forty years, 1967 to 2007,
when he retires on January 1. They will
remain active in the community. A salute to Dr. and
Mrs. King, you have been instrumental in molding the
college into the vibrant educational institution that
it is today!
Photo Gallery Tribute
 Professor Emeritus recipients were recently
announced at an awards ceremony. Pictured first row (l
to r): Dr. Ann C. Bartholomay, Margaret A. Murphy,
Patricia A. Carter, Barbara A. Buskill, Thomas J.
Witten, Curtis W. Cox, Dennis E. Hardy, L. Ray Templin,
Dr. Armand M. Opitz, Dr. Charles King, president of
SwVCC. Second row (l to r) Dr. Donald H. Smith, Dr.
Samuel B. Schulken, Jr., Joe L. Stevenson, Richard E.
Foil, Dr. Harold Van Hook, Frank Nunez, and Stafford L.
Compton. Not pictured: Dr. Ruby R. Absher, Dr. Ronnie
Bartley, Dr. Michael N. Bishara, Dr. Daisy B. Campbell,
Sue W. Captain, and Larry C. Davis. Dr. King gave
these individuals high praise for their service to both
students and the community during the years they were
employed by the college.
 Jackson Family Awarded SwVCC’s
Cultural Ambassador Award
The William G. “Bill”
Jackson Family, recipients of the Cultural Ambassador
Award: Pictured front row (left to right): Megan Hyde,
Sarah Lowe, Ann J. Hyde, Bill Jackson, Cindi J. Lowe.
Back row (l-r): Dr. Charles R. King, Mary W. Lawson,
Gil Jackson and Dr. Joseph Trivette.
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 Phi Beta Lambda Elects Officers
SwVCC’s chapter of Phi
Beta Lambda has elected its officers for the 2006-2007
academic year. Pictured are front row (left to right):
Kelly White, secretary; Tina Hale, parliamentarian;
Sophia Mullins, treasurer; and Katrina Large,
vice-president. Back row (l to r): Jade Crabtree,
reporter, Brandon Boyd, president, Phillip Imel,
faculty advisor, Paris Lester, faculty advisor; and
Jessica Lewis, historian. For more information about
PBL or to join, contact Paris Lester, PBL advisor, at
276.964.7267. Read
more about it...
It's Not too Late to Become
a Teacher - Learn more about the Career Switcher Program
 A
Verizon grant will
assist SwVCC with further development of its ‘Fast Track’ program,
which is an intensive accelerated program of computer programming
courses designed to prepare individuals for employment with
information technology companies such as CGI-AMS that are locating
in the region. CGI-AMS is an IT and business services company that
recently located in Lebanon. Pictured from left to right Barbara
Fuller, dean of the business division at Southwest Virginia
Community College, Jeff Merriman, Verizon, Jim Griffith, Verizon
area manager for southwest Virginia, Dr. Charles King, president
of SwVCC, Rod Moore, SwVCC vice-president of student development
services. Read more about it...
 Science
Learning Community Offers Opportunities to SwVCC
Students
Learning Community: Pictured
(left to right): Dr. Ron Proffitt, dean of the Math, Science,
Health Technologies Division, Blake Musick, Traci Edwards, Shane
Peck, and Dr. Sarah Melton, adjunct professor of Pharmacy Practice
at the University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy. Melton
recently spoke with members of the Science Learning Community (SLC)
regarding application to schools of pharmacy, pre-requisite
education, job market projections, and general questions of
concern to students.
Learn more..
 Virginia
Mining Institute Scholarship
The Virginia Mining Institute
officials recently presented scholarships to two Southwest
Virginia Community College students, Michael Kyle Hart and Mason
Colley, both of Richlands. Hart is studying science in preparation
to become a chiropractor. Colley is in the arts and humanities
program studying graphic design. Presenting the gift to SwVCC
President Dr. Charles R. King, was Ken Harvey, president of VMI
and Ralph “Moon” Mullins, secretary of VMI. Pictured from left to
right is Natalie Chambers-Ramsey, financial aid counselor at SwVCC,
Ralph “Moon” Mullins, Mason Colley, Michael Kyle Hart, Ken Harvey,
Dr. Charles R. King, and Mary Lawson, executive director of the
SwVCC Educational Foundation.
 Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The first pinning ceremony for
the Southwest Virginia Community College Practical Nursing Program
was held recently on the Southwest Virginia Community College
campus. Pictured first row (left to right), Nicole Palmisano,
Katie Mitchell, Rachel Pruitt, Genny Kiser, Donna Beavers, Pammie
Vandyke, Jessica Johnson, Ashley Dotson, Shawn Stiltner, and Linda
Moore. Second row (left to right), Orpha Woods (Instructor), Leona
Horne, Angela Cox, Karena Mosley, Melanie Shortt, Jamie Hess,
Wendy Griffith, William Looney, Judy Bostic, Amy Hackney, Rita
Ramey, Susan Johnson and Sherrie Phillips, director of the SwVCC
Practical Nursing program.
 "We Remember" Walk
Justin
Trout (right) and a friend joined students, faculty, staff, and
administrators who participated in the “We Remember” Walk on the
campus of Southwest Virginia Community College on Monday,
September 11. The campus walk was held to remember the victims of
the 9/11 terrorism attacks and the U.S. troops that are serving
around the world. During the time of the walk, from 10:00 AM to
2:00 PM, students could view a 9/11 display in the library and a
photo exhibit in the cafeteria that featured a list of all those
who lost their lives in the attacks. Participants were invited to
sign a banner to commemorate the “We Remember” Walk. The event was
sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa with support from the Art Department.
King Brought Values, Vision and
Vitality to SwVCC
 Arthur Miller, the great
playwright, wrote, “We go where our vision is.” Forty years ago, Dr. Charles
King and his wife Mary packed up their family and came to southwest Virginia
to follow his vision of creating a world-class academic institution. By all
accounts he was able to create a college with the values and vitality needed
to be a driving force in the region.
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SwVCC Employee Patty Lowe Retires
Patricia “Patty” B. Lowe (left) has
retired from Southwest Virginia Community College after 32 years of
service. During her time at SwVCC, she served as administrative
assistant to the Business Division dean. She was honored recently by
her colleagues at a dinner and “roast.” She is pictured with Dr.
Barbara Fuller, dean of the Business Division.
Commonwealth Legacy
Scholarship Award Winners Selected
Summer Graduates Hear Message of
Growth and Visualization
 Southwest
Virginia Community College graduates are shown during the summer
graduation ceremony. Dr. Harold VanHook, former dean of
instruction at the college, was the commencement speaker. He told
graduates that “You need to see your goal in your mind’s eye and
then proceed to go after it. Visualize it before you do it.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice President of Institutional
Advancement Announced
 Phyllis
Roberts: Pictured is Phyllis Roberts the new Vice President
of Institutional Advancement at Southwest Virginia Community
College.
Read more about it...
SwVCC has announced the
Spring 2006 Dean’s and Honor’s
Lists. To earn a place on the Dean’s List a student must have
completed twelve or more credits and have accumulated a grade
point average of 3.2. To earn Honor’s List status, a student must
be enrolled for at least six hours and attain a grade point
average of at least 3.50. “To earn a place on the Dean’s or
Honor’s Lists is to have excelled academically,” said Dr. Charles
King, president of SwVCC. “These students are being recognized for
their commitment to academic achievement.”
250th Birthday of
Mozart Celebrated at MAD Camp
 Jacob
Phillips, a camper, proudly displays his dog sculpture made during
MAD (Music, Art and Drama) Camp. The camp is designed to provide
fun opportunities for area students to explore aspects of music,
art, and drama which are not generally available to elementary-age
students in Southwest Virginia.
Read more about it...
Cooperative
Radiography Program Students Celebrate Pinning Ceremony
 Students
from the Cooperative Radiography Program for the campuses of
Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Highlands Community
College and Wytheville Community College recently celebrated their
pinning ceremony. Pictured are: First Row (l to r): Veronica
Clifton, Cassie Lewis, Chris Slone, Anna Monroe; Second Row (l to
r): David McIntosh, Paula Sutherland, Carolyn Deel, Delilah
Hurley; Third Row (l to r): Andrea Balkcom, Sabrina Compton,
Jackie Stephens, Paola Grabman, Cindy Mays, Blair Deskins; Fourth
Row (l to r): Brittany Simmons, Jennifer Delp, Jessica Fariss,
Natalie Jessie, Amy Johnson; Fifth Row (l to r): Vanessa Arnold,
Amy Leek, Jeanette Applegate, Lara Keene; Sixth Row (l to r):
Christina Hay, Jessica Gentry, Christina Cregger, Heather Finley,
Deena Hensley; Top Row (l to r): Anthony Boyd, Greg Shumate, and
Rhonda Mabry.
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OTA Program
Graduates 9th Class
 The
9th Annual Pinning and Awards Ceremony for the Occupational
Therapy Assistant graduates was held recently at the Southwest
Virginia Community College Community Center. Pictured are the 2006
graduates of the program (left to right): Amy Kendrick, Danielle
Branham, Tammy Harris, Kayla Barton, Bridget Osborne, Tamela
Holmes, Jessica Russ, and Annette Looney, OTA program director.
Not pictured are Linda Whited and John Hartlen, OTA fieldwork
coordinator.
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more about it...
SwVCC and LMU Reaffirm Articulation
Southwest
Virginia Community College and Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)
officials have signed a reaffirmation of an articulation
agreement, first signed in 1988. The agreement will allow
students who graduate from SwVCC with an Associate of Arts and
Sciences or Associate of Applied Science degree, and who have at
least a 2.0 grade point average, guaranteed admission to LMU. In
addition, students who graduate from SwVCC with at least a 3.3
grade point average will receive a $5,500 scholarship from LMU to
attend the university. Pictured (left to right, sitting): Dr.
Nancy B. Moody, president of LMU and Dr. Charles King, president
of SwVCC. Also pictured are (left to right, standing): Dr.
Randy
Evans, director, Veterinary Technician program, LMU; Dr. J.
Michael Clyburn, vice president and provost for Academics, LMU;
Conrad Daniels, director of Admissions, LMU; Dr. Ron Proffitt,
dean of the Math, Science and Health Technologies Division, SwVCC;
Tom Cash, coordinator of Distance and Distributed Learning, SwVCC;
and Dr. Robert Tomlinson, vice president of Instruction, SwVCC.
Read more about it...
Organ Recital At Southwest Sunday
July 16
 On
Sunday, July 16, organist Marsha Scheusner will present a concert
at Southwest Virginia Community College at 3:00 p.m. in the King
Community Center. Scheusner has been the Director of
Music/Organist at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, TN since
1997. While at SwVCC, Scheusner will direct the music classes
during the MAD (Music, Art and Drama) Camp July 17-21.
This organ recital is a part of The
Betty Patteson Jackson Sacred Concert Series at SwVCC. On October
22, 2006, renowned organ virtuoso, Diane Bish will perform on the
Jackson Series, to be joined by the SwVCC Community Chorus, under
the direction of Dr. Joseph Trivette. Admission is free to the
Scheusner concert with a voluntary donation accepted at the door.
Read more about it...
Engineering Field Holds High
Promise for SwVCC Student
 Nick
Smith (pictured), a Southwest Virginia Community College
Engineering student, is set to transfer to Virginia Tech this
summer to pursue his dream of bec oming
an engineer.
Nick Smith (left) is shown receiving an award for being a
Southwest Virginia Community College National Science Foundation
recipient from SwVCC President Dr. Charles King.
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Southwest
Virginia Community College and Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)
officials have signed a reaffirmation of an articulation
agreement, first signed in 1988. The agreement will allow
students who graduate from SwVCC with an Associate of Arts and
Sciences or Associate of Applied Science degree, and who have at
least a 2.0 grade point average, guaranteed admission to LMU. In
addition, students who graduate from SwVCC with at least a 3.3
grade point average will receive a $5,500 scholarship from LMU to
attend the university. Pictured (left to right, sitting): Dr.
Nancy B. Moody, president of LMU and Dr. Charles King, president
of SwVCC. Also pictured are (left to right, standing):
Dr.
Randy Evans, director, Veterinary Technician
program, LMU; Dr. J. Michael Clyburn, vice president and provost
for Academics, LMU; Conrad Daniels, director of Admissions, LMU;
Dr. Ron Proffitt, dean of the Math, Science and Health
Technologies Division, SwVCC; Tom Cash, coordinator of Distance
and Distributed Learning, SwVCC; and Dr. Robert Tomlinson, vice
president of Instruction, SwVCC.
College
Offers “Fast Track” Program for Software Development Companies
The CGI-AMS approved “Fast Track” program available through
Southwest Virginia Community College offers qualified individuals
a speedy route to acquiring the skills needed to become a computer
programmer. Scheduled to get under way August 14, the program was
developed by Southwest IT Professors, James Dye and Sandy
Stephenson, with input
from CGI software experts. The 34 week program is designed for
individuals possessing a two-year or four-year degree and an
interest in entering into the Information Technology field.
“This is a great program for anyone wishing to re-career,” said
Dr. Barbara Fuller, dean of the Business Division at Southwest.
“The Fast Track program paves the road for a career into computer
programming, and is laid out for individuals who have been working
in a variety of fields and have completed a degree. Possessing a
degree tells us the individual is motivated and focused.”
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more about it...
SwVCC Governor’s School Opening Day Ceremonies, Monday, June 12
Mr. Aneesh Chopra,
Virginia Secretary of Technology, will deliver the keynote address at the
“Opening Day Ceremonies” for the Southwest Virginia Community College
Governor’s School. As Virginia's fourth Secretary of Technology, Chopra
leads the Commonwealth's strategy to effectively leverage technology in
government reform, promote Virginia's innovation agenda, and foster
technology-related economic development with special emphasis on
entrepreneurship.
The SwVCC Governor's School is one of the pioneering Governor’s School
efforts in Virginia, having been in existence since 1985.
Opening ceremonies begin with a
reception at 9:30
a.m. in the King Community Center.
Read more about it...
SwVCC
Governor's School Website
Rhonda Vincent, Larry Sparks, and Wildfire to
Headline SwVCC Music Festival
 On
Friday, June 9th, Rhonda Vincent is set to perform at the
Southwest Virginia Community College (SwVCC) Virginia Mountain
Music Festival, on the college’s campus. Larry Sparks, a legendary
musician with a national following, is set to take the stage on
Saturday, June 10th. Concerts begin at 6:00 PM daily. The
unbelievable thing is that admission to the two-days of the
Festival is free. In addition to Rhonda Vincent and Larry Sparks,
there is a variety of great talent scheduled to perform during the
Festival on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th including
Wildfire, Black Diamond, Bluegrass Kinsmen, Mac Puckett, SwVCC
Bluegrass Band, VA Bluegrass, and the VW Boys! Pictured is a group
from last year’s festival. For more information call Bob
Sutherland 276.964.7260, Jeff Brown at 276.880.2234, or Jackie
Hartman 276.964.7262 or email:
jackie.hartman@sw.edu , or
visit us online at
www.sw.edu/vmmf
.
More
information...
 The Honorable
Timothy M. Kaine, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
(right) is pictured with Southwest Virginia Community College
President Dr. Charles King (left). Governor Kaine was on hand to
present the awards for the Virginia Mining Association’s 2006
Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue Contest. Dr. King presented Governor
Kaine with a SwVCC afghan and baseball cap as he welcomed him on
behalf of the College.
Portfolio/Resume
Class Annual Exhibit
Lester Receives the
2006 PTK Faculty Leadership Award
Pictured is Brady Surles (far left), faculty advisor of Phi Theta
Kappa, presenting Paris Lester (second from left), with the 2006
Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Leadership Award for his involvement with
Phi Beta Lambda. Also pictured is past recipient Mike Cochran
(second from right) and Dr. Bob Tomlinson (far right),
vice-president of instruction, who helped present the award.
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about it....
Ralph B. Davis Family
Honored at SwVCC
 At
a special event held recently to honor the Ralph B. Davis family,
Southwest Virginia Community College officials named the building
housing its engineering division in honor of Davis, a well loved
local businessman and community leader. Ralph Davis is a man who
is remembered for helping others and not asking for anything in
return. The SwVCC College Board had previously voted to proceed in
naming the building the Ralph B. Davis Hall in order to honor the
man who was such a vital member of the community. Shown accepting
a plaque in honor of her late husband is Carol Davis (third from
left). Dr. Charles King (second from left), president of SwVCC,
presents the plaque to Carol and members of the Davis family (pictured) as Fran Baxter Minton,
chair of the SwVCC local Board (third from right, second row)
looks on.
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more about it....
Virginia Secretary of Education Tells
SwVCC Graduates to Visualize, Volunteer and Vote
 VA
Secretary of Education: Dr. Thomas R. Morris, Virginia Secretary
of Education, punctuated his message of keeping the balance
between citizen rights and responsibilities with a display of
juggling dexterity du  ring his speech to Southwest Virginia
Community College graduates during the College’s spring
Commencement Ceremony.
Southwest Virginia Community College graduates are shown during
this year’s spring commencement ceremony.
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about it...
More photos...
Read
the Spring 2006 edition of the Charter (pdf)
End
of School Bash Spring 06 Photo Gallery
Office
Professional Day '06 Photo Gallery
Rhonda Vincent, Larry Sparks, and Wildfire to
Headline SwVCC Music Festival
On
Friday, June 9th, Rhonda Vincent is set to perform at the
Southwest Virginia Community College (SwVCC) Virginia Mountain
Music Festival, on the college’s campus. Larry Sparks, a legendary
musician with a national following, is set to take the stage on
Saturday, June 10th. Concerts begin at 6:00 PM daily. The
unbelievable thing is that admission to the two-days of the
Festival is free. In addition to Rhonda Vincent and Larry Sparks,
there is a variety of great talent scheduled to perform during the
Festival on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th including
Wildfire, Black Diamond, Bluegrass Kinsmen, Mac Puckett, SwVCC
Bluegrass Band, VA Bluegrass, and the VW Boys! Pictured is a group
from last year’s festival. For more information call Bob
Sutherland 276.964.7260, Jeff Brown at 276.880.2234, or Jackie
Hartman 276.964.7262 or email:
jackie.hartman@sw.edu , or
visit us online at
www.sw.edu/vmmf
. More
information...
Local High
School Students Win at SwVCC Business Education Competition
The annual
Business Education contest was held recently at
Southwest Virginia Community College. Twelve area high schools
from Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties
participated in the event. The winners in Computer Information
Systems were, from left to right: first place, Dakota Slade
Johnson, Haysi High School; second place, Gregory Dylan
Rowe, Grundy High School; third place, Bryan Thurston,
Tazewell High School.
Read more about it...
Betty Corte Presented
First Chancellor’s Award for
Leadership in Philanthropy
 Photo VCCS
Betty Corte, former chair of the Southwest Virginia
Community College Board and, with her late husband, Stelio,
well-known area philanthropists, was presented one of the
first Chancellor's Awards for Leadership in Philanthropy by
Chancellor Glenn DuBois of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
The awards were presented to 23 outstanding community college
benefactors – one honoree from each of the system's 23 colleges.
The Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy is a new
program designed to recognize the vital role of community college
benefactors. To make a difference in the lives of students,
community colleges rely on the support of outstanding board
members, volunteers, and benefactors. Above all, these individuals
demonstrate a passion for the mission of community colleges—to
ensure that deserving people receive the advantage of a college
education.
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about it...
Science Learning
Community News
Dr. Fred Alsop, a professor of Biology at
East Tennessee State University, whose research focuses on
threatened and endangered birds, avian ecology, and ornithology
recently gave a speech to students, faculty, staff and community
members at Southwest Virginia Community College. He spoke about
Birding 101, an introduction to bird watching, with SwVCC’s Science
Learning Community.
Pictured from left to right are SwVCC Science Learning Community members
Traci Edwards, Brad Kennedy, Shane Peck, Zane McReynolds, Blake
Musick, Dr Fred Alsop, Jason Osborne.
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about it...
Revamped Computer Aided Drafting
Certificate
 Southwest Virginia Community College officials
have announced a newly revised certificate program in Computer
Aided Drafting set to begin in the fall of 2006. Full-time
students will be able to complete the certificate in just two
semesters. Part-time students attending evening classes should be
able to complete the certificate in four semesters. For more
information contact Peggy Barber, dean of Engineering at 964.7556
or Tony Roberts, program head at 964.7527.
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more about it...
T  azewell County Students to Showcase Artwork
at SwVCC Gallery
A multimedia art exhibit will showcase artwork by Tazewell County
Middle and High School students from March 21 to 29 in the Buchanan Hall
Gallery, room B130, on the Southwest Virginia Community College campus.
Pictured is a photo of an oil painting by Richlands HS student Sydney
Hooker. For additional information, contact Southwest at 276.964.7205.
Eagles '06 Baseball
Schedule
Tech
Prep Summer Camp
Dean’s
List and Honor’s List Announced
Upward
Bound Summer Discovery Program now taking applications
 Pictured are Southwest Virginia Community College and Mountain Empire
Community College students who joined forces during their recent spring
break to engage in volunteer work in their communities.
While many other college students across
the nation spent their spring break partying on beaches, a group of students
from Southwest Virginia Community College and Mountain Empire Community
College took their much anticipated time off from school and worked as
volunteers.
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more about it....
Buchanan County Artists Show Work at SwVCC
Appalachian Arts Center
Southwest Virginia Community College recently celebrated the
opening of the Appalachian Arts Center. The center, which serves
as both an exhibition space and a marketplace for the work of over
50 area artists, is located in the old Archie Helton store on
Route 19.
The center will help to promote the arts and crafts industry in
southwest Virginia and preserve traditional folkways of
Appalachia. Phyllis Street, a quilter from the Big A Mountain
section of Buchanan County, feels that the art center is a welcome
addition to the community. “I am very much in favor of promoting
our Appalachian heritage. I like for people to see the talent and
quality of work that we have in this area. I hope that the center
will be a draw for tourism in the area.” Read more about it...
Festival of the Arts Logo Unveiled
 The 2006 logo, SPOTLIGHT ON EASTERN
EUROPE!, was designed by Brett Steele, a student in the
Portfolio Resume class taught by Ellen Elmes.
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more about it...
Professional
Development Workshops for Artists
Southwest Eagles
Baseball Season Begins
 Spring is
on its way and with it comes the opportunity to see some great baseball
games with our own Flying Eagles.
Check out their website for a Game
Schedule and this year's roster.
 Pictured is an example of Elizabeth Johns’
artwork, which will be on display at the Southwest Virginia
Community College King Community Center Gallery on the SwVCC
campus through March 31. For additional information, contact Ellen
Elmes or Rhonda Whited at 276.964.7205.
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about it...
 Southwest’s Institutional Research Office invited
Kevin Lee from Mountain Empire Community College to demonstrate
how he uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to get college data
more quickly and in different configurations than is available
using the traditional Student Information System (SIS) approaches.
Lee made his presentations to people from the Admissions,
Business, Financial Aid, Distance Learning, Information Services
and Institutional Research offices, as well as guests from
Virginia Highlands Community College.
SwVCC Works to Provide
Training for New Industries
Southwest Virginia Community College is working
to provide training for CGI-AMS and Northrop Grumman, the new
high-tech companies that have recently decided to locate in
Russell County. The classes will be offered on campus and at the
SwVCC Lebanon Center.
“Dr. Rachel Fowlkes, executive director of the Southwest Virginia
Higher Education Center, and officials at SwVCC have worked in
close partnership to create courses and curricula that will
prepare students for careers in computer-related occupations at
these two industries,” said Dr. Charles King, president of SwVCC.
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 CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
PROJECT ACHIEVE
at Southwest continues to help students-parents help themselves
by making available a Childcare Assistance Program called
CCAMPIS.
Click here to find out if you qualify and
how to apply...
 Career Coaches
will be placed in local high schools to help students define their
career aspirations and take advantage of services and other
program offerings. The goal of the Career Coach initiative is to
increase the number of high school graduates prepared for
employment, community college enrollment—especially in career and
technical fields, and other career pathways. Pictured (l to r) is
Theresa Vance, Jay Hagy, Tracy Evans, Ronald Childress, and
Kathryn Bennett.
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about it...
 SwVCC
students meet with Richmond legislators
Southwest
Graduate Named TRIO Achiever Award Winner
Southwest’s
OTA Director Administers Handwriting Assessment
 Southwest Virginia Community College is offering
Emergency Medical Technician, First Responder and Refresher
classes starting Monday, January 30th at the college.
The classes will meet on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM
to 9:30 PM. EMT encompasses all aspects of basic care and
transport of critically sick and injured persons. First responder
covers advanced first aid topics and is less comprehensive than
EMT. Both meet OSHA safety requirements for industry, police and
fire departments. Only EMT qualifies the student for ambulance
work. Persons currently certified as either can attend for
recertification. For more information on this class, call Bill
Akers at 276.964.7729.
Paramedic
Program Offers Real-Life Training
 Members of the Southwest Curriculum
and Instruction Committee are shown during a work session to
determine that the requirements of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools are consistent within the text of the
catalog. The C&I Committee meets during the academic year to
discuss issues relating to the development and modification of
curricula at the college.
Southwest
Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
 Pictured is Stephanie Davis, Director of
Project ACCESS. SwVCC has joined with the regional Department
of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) and area businesses to provide
services to individuals with disabilities through Project ACCESS.
Individuals with learning, physical, or mental disabilities who
would like more information about the educational opportunities
available to them can contact Davis at 276.964.7314. Project
ACCESS is available to individuals Monday through Friday from 8:00
AM to 4:30 PM. The Project ACCESS office is located in Russell
Hall room 133.
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 Pictured is Traci Cordle (right) with Old Dominion
University Teletechnet Site Director Elaine Ward. Cordle completed
an associate degree from SVCC and transferred to the ODU site at
SVCC to complete her bachelor’s degree. She graduated in the
summer with a master’s degree in Special Education.
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Registration for spring semester classes is
going on now and financial aid is still available to all who
qualify. For additional information call 276.964.7238.
 Dr. Joseph DiPietro, Professor and Respiratory
Program Head at Southwest Virginia Community College, is shown
speaking with several students during a recent campus event.
Southwest faculty and staff are dedicated to making sure that
every student has an opportunity to achieve academic success.
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Professors
Honored in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”
Personal
Income Tax Seminar Offered
Jackson
Family Provides Endowment for Music Program
The Licensed Practical Nursing program at
Southwest Virginia Community College has allowed Amy Peery
(pictured) to work full-time while becoming an LPN. The program
offers its classes at night at SwVCC’s Grundy Plaza and the
clinical portion of the program on weekends to appeal to working
adults that cannot enroll in a daytime program. The program is
currently accepting applications for the Fall 2006 class. For more
information contact Sherrie Phillips, program director, at
276.935.7748 or at 276.964.7539.
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 Dr. Sam Schulken (pictured second from left), a retired
faculty member from Southwest Virginia Community College, was recently awarded
the Cultural Ambassador Award by the College. Pictured is Dr. Charles R. King,
president of SVCC (second from left) presenting Schulken with the award with Dr.
Joseph Trivette, SVCC’s Albert Endowed Chair of Music (far left) and Mary W.
Lawson, executive director of the SVCC Educational Foundation (far right).
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Welcome to a New Year at SwVCC.
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ring his speech to Southwest Virginia
Community College graduates during the College’s spring
Commencement Ceremony.
azewell County Students to Showcase Artwork
at SwVCC Gallery
Career Coaches
will be placed in local high schools to help students define their
career aspirations and take advantage of services and other
program offerings. The goal of the Career Coach initiative is to
increase the number of high school graduates prepared for
employment, community college enrollment—especially in career and
technical fields, and other career pathways. Pictured (l to r) is
Theresa Vance, Jay Hagy, Tracy Evans, Ronald Childress, and
Kathryn Bennett.
Southwest Virginia Community College is offering
Emergency Medical Technician, First Responder and Refresher
classes starting Monday, January 30th at the college.
Members of the Southwest Curriculum
and Instruction Committee are shown during a work session to
determine that the requirements of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools are consistent within the text of the
catalog. The C&I Committee meets during the academic year to
discuss issues relating to the development and modification of
curricula at the college.
Pictured is Stephanie Davis, Director of
Project ACCESS. SwVCC has joined with the regional Department
of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) and area businesses to provide
services to individuals with disabilities through Project ACCESS.
Individuals with learning, physical, or mental disabilities who
would like more information about the educational opportunities
available to them can contact Davis at 276.964.7314. Project
ACCESS is available to individuals Monday through Friday from 8:00
AM to 4:30 PM. The Project ACCESS office is located in Russell
Hall room 133.
Pictured is Traci Cordle (right) with Old Dominion
University Teletechnet Site Director Elaine Ward. Cordle completed
an associate degree from SVCC and transferred to the ODU site at
SVCC to complete her bachelor’s degree. She graduated in the
summer with a master’s degree in Special Education. 
