Monday, July 9, 2012
Photo Opportunity
We've Come a Long Way, Baby!
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Wow! This is a photo of Jefferson State's first graduates in our nursing program. Do you have a vintage photo? If so, email it to dbobo@jeffstateonline.com ... we'll put it in the blog.
Accreditation Update
College Accreditation Process Underway
The process of reaffirming our accreditation with the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges [SACS-COC]
is underway.
One aspect of this process is called the Quality
Enhancement Plan or QEP. While other aspects of the process may look to
the past or present, QEP looks to the future. The QEP identifies an area
of need within the student body population, and creates a plan for addressing
that need. Jefferson State’s QEP will center on the remedial math
courses Math 090 and Math 098.
Over sixty percent of incoming students
need remediation in mathematics upon entering our college. The QEP
committee, which is composed of faculty, staff, and administrators from several
departments on each of our campuses and instructional sites, will propose a
plan to increase the success and retention of our remedial math students.
Just A Chat
A Chat with Business Instructor Justin Fisher
If I didn't have
this job I'd want to be:
Touring speaker/best-selling author
My biggest
accomplishment has been:
Self-publishing a Christian devotional book; www.cantevenwalk.com
What I really love
about my job is:
Student interaction
The last thing I
messed up on was:
Driving back from Panama City Beach on 331 instead of 231
If I got a million
dollars tomorrow I'd:
Well, I'm an economist. So, I'll withhold that response
for fear of SEC insider trading allegations
The most recent
book I read was:
"Not A Fan" by Kyle Idleman
My favorite quote
is:
"And we know that all things work together for good
to those who love the Lord; to those who are called, according to his
purposes" - the Apostle Paul, Romans 8:28
My favorite
football team is:
Mississippi State University Bulldogs
My favorite animal
is:
Horse
My favorite movie
is:
"Lonesome Dove"
My favorite
television show is:
These days...Atlanta Braves baseball
My website I read
the most is:
My favorite
musician or musical group is:
Brad Paisley
My idea of a great
evening is:
Good conversation over good food with good friends
What most people
don't know about me is:
I use a wheelchair not because I am paralyzed, but
because I have cerebral palsy, a neurological birth defect.
My best
personality trait is:
Transparency
My worst
personality trait is:
Stubbornness, pride, greed, arrogance, vanity, judgemental,
vengeful, ungrateful; the list goes on and on. It's hard to pick just one.
The biggest
problem facing the world today is:
Our separation from a holy God because of our sinful
nature.
Were you named
after anyone?
My middle name is Lin. I was named after Pastor
Lin Chesney, who married my parents
Who was your
favorite celebrity as a child?
John Schneider (Bo Duke)
Where do you like
to vacation?
Anywhere my wife and I can escape from the kids for a few
days
Who do you admire?
A former pastor and good friend, Saint Green,
(Yes, that’s his real name.) For the life he lives, the
children he's raised, and the wise counsel he always gives.
When was the last
time you cried?
My father-in-law's funeral
What is your
favorite lunch meat?
Ham
Do you have kids?
Two – Will (4), & Anna Morgan (2)
Would you bungee
jump?
No!
What is your
favorite cereal?
Isabel's Way, Cinnamon Streusel Squares
What is your
favorite ice cream?
Chocolate Chip
What is the first
thing you notice about people?
Whether or not they look me in the eye when they talk to
me
What is the least
favorite thing about yourself?
My weakness in spiritual matters
What was the last
thing you ate?
Kelly's homemade ice-cream cookie sandwiches
Favorite smells?
Horse-sweat and leather
Mountain hideaway
or beach house?
Mountain hideaway
Favorite sports to
watch?
College football
Favorite food?
Mom's chicken stew and cornbread
Last movie you
watched?
"The Adjustment Bureau"
Favorite dessert?
Better-than-almost-anything-else Cake
Favorite sound?
My kids yelling "Daddy!" when I get home from
work
What is the
farthest you have been from home?
Juneau, Alaska
Where were you born?
Old Laird Hospital; Union, Mississippi
How long does it
take to drive to work?
30 minutes
Friday, July 6, 2012
Sick Leave Bank Elections
Vote for Sick Bank Representatives
Jefferson Campus - HR/PR, GWH 104
Shelby Campus - Enrollment Services Area Pell City Site -
The employee work/break room Chilton - Clanton Site - Admissions Office, Room
113
Happy Birthday!
Happy 70th Birthday to Dr. Morris!
Dr. Joe Morris celebrated his 70th birthday on Friday, July 6th. Dr. Morris started at Jefferson State as a Math Instructor,Division of Science and Mathematics on September 1, 1969. He began serving at Jefferson State's Vice President in 2000.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Helping Others
Help Students Give to Jessie's Place
Jefferson State's Eta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta is currently accepting donations to benefit the Birmingham based women and children’s shelter Jessie's Place.
The
mission of Jessie's Place is to provide a haven for homeless and hurting women
and children who are seeking shelter while preparing to reach self-sufficiency.
As part of their outreach, Jessie's Place is involved in education remediation,
career readiness, and children's programs—just to name a few.
The
members of Sigma Kappa Delta are asking that you please consider helping
Jessie's Place fulfill their mission by donating the following types of items:
- 8.5” x 11” Printer/Copier paper
- 1/3-cut file folder labels
- New school uniforms- navy blue or black bottoms and white or light blue tops
- Clear sheet protectors
- Black or blue ink pens
- Children's school supplies
Donations
will be accepted through July 13th at the locations listed
below. These items will be used by
Jessie's Place as teaching and learning materials and will be given to children
who are in need of supplies for school.
Donation
drop-off boxes are on each of the Jefferson State campuses and can be found at
the following locations:
- Jefferson Campus: Main entrance to Allen Library, Entrance between the Carson buildings
- Shelby-Hoover Campus: Main lobbies of HSB, GSB, and MSB, GSB 214-J
- Chilton-Clanton Center: Main office
- Pell City Center: Information/Security Desk
For
more information on Jessie's Place, please visit http://www.jimmiehalemission.com/content.asp?id=384873
Thank
you in advance for any help you may be able to offer.
Sincerely,
Troy
L. Williams
President,
Eta Epsilon Chapter
Sigma
Kappa Delta
Jefferson
State Community College
Guess the Name
Can You Guess The Name?
What faculty/staff person is this? Put your guess in the comments below.
Bistro Opens for Dinner
The Bistro proVare Restaurant Now Open for Lunch and Dinner!
Monday & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Call (205) 983-5214 for your reservations.
Call (205) 983-5214 for your reservations.
Click here for Menus
Upcoming Events in Clanton
Upcoming Events at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center
Mad Hatter Tea Party
July 28, 2012 4:00
pm
Featuring all of the Alice in Wonderland Cast
Admission
$3.00 per person
RSVP by July 20, 2012 to Ibrown2@jeffstateonline.com
Theatre Production Play "Steel Magnolias"
August 3, 2012 7:00 pm
August 4, 2012 2:00 pm
Admission $10 per person - Pay at the door
Follow us on Facebook! http://tinyurl.com/JSCCPAC
Outstanding Alumnus 2012
Did You Meet Curtis Washington?
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| Curtis Washington was named Jefferson State's Outstanding Alumnus for 2012. |
This
year’s recipient was truly unique… from the life he lived and also by being the
only recipient of this award who has attended Jefferson State only in the
Community and Corporate Education Program.
He
was born in Birmingham and graduated from Parker High School in 1946. After high
school, he served in the Army medical corps in Tokyo, Japan until 1950. During
this time, he also played the clarinet and saxophone in a band.
After
the Army, he received his bachelor’s degree in medical technology from
Tennessee State University in Nashville. He later received his doctor of dental
surgery degree from Meharry Medical College. He worked more than 40 years as a
dentist in New York City before retiring.
As
people in motion tend to stay in motion, he soon realized retirement wasn’t for
him. He enrolled in a computer class at Jefferson State and then discovered Jefferson
State’s Phlebotomy Program. He enrolled and excelled.
His
instructor, Sally Cofield, mentioned he always had initiative and was very
determined. He had a strong desire to help people and remain active. He was
loved by his classmates and he loved them.
He
passed the registry exam and is working now as a registered phlebotomist at
Princeton Hospital. He is 83 years young
and is doing what he loves… helping people.
Easy Recipe
Easy Summer Recipe from Our Culinary Department
Watermelon Salad Recipe - Yield 4 servings
5 cups seeded watermelon cubes
3 cups arugula green salad mix
1 small red onion thinly sliced
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup raspberry puree
Fresh cracked black pepper
Procedure
1. Mix together-olive oil, red wine vinegar, raspberry puree
2. Add sliced onions and cubed watermelon, toss gently and
let sit up to 20-30 minutes in refrigeration before service.
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