Jeff State Named in Top 7 Online Programs for Veterinary Assisting & Technology

Veterinary technicians are sometimes referred to as veterinary assistants and indeed their job often involves assisting veterinarians. Officially speaking, however, veterinary assistants do not require any specialized training whereas veterinary technicians must have a formal education in the field and pass either a state or national exam demonstrating competency. This can make distinguishing among available programs somewhat difficult.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that the need for veterinary technicians is expected to increase at the rate of 30 percent by the year 2020, which is much faster than the average for all U.S. occupations (BLS, 2010). Now it an ideal time for anyone considering a career as a veterinary technician to explore educational opportunities.

It can be difficult for anyone looking to further their education to find the necessary time to do so. With the advent of the internet, many more people that may not have physical access to training are able to pursue careers assisting veterinarians as veterinary technicians. The schools on this list offer online programs for veterinary assisting, both certification for veterinary assistants and degrees for veterinary technicians, to students throughout the country.

Here are the top seven programs in the nation:

California State University East Bay
 - St. Petersburg College
 - Purdue University
 - Northern Virginia Community College
 - Jefferson State Community College
 - San Juan College
 - Cedar Valley College

In selecting the top online programs for veterinary assisting in the U.S., it was necessary to consider a few different factors, including accreditation, graduation rates, and overall accessibility of the program.

1.      Accreditation: When evaluating any institution of higher learning, it is a good idea to have a grasp on the college's accreditation status. For this list, we looked at those programs that were accredited by nationally recognized organizations in the field of veterinary technology, namely the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). In order to become accredited, institutions must apply, submit data about their program, and subject themselves to site visits from AVMA members. While AVMA accreditation does not ensure any outcome for students, it is a way to ensure that a veterinary technology program has been thoroughly evaluated for its completeness and adherence to veterinary standards.


2.      Graduation Rates: When an institution does not see to it that most of their initial applicants see the program through to completion, it is setting students up for failure. This is why we have taken recent graduation rates into account when compiling this list.


3.      Clinical Components: Online learning has made education possible for more people than ever before and can be a great contribution to the veterinary assisting community. However, no one can truly be prepare for work assisting a veterinarian without setting foot in a clinic, which is why every program on this list also has a hands-on experience component.

From www.vettechcolleges.com

Sociology Students Donate Food for Kids

Jefferson State Instructor Lucy Lewis recently learned about a need for food for kindergarten through second grade students at Grantswood Community School.

Lewis heard about the need from Jefferson State Alumnus Lenore Hagood who directs the Mission Program at the Irondale United Methodist Church. The Mission Program wanted to provide food and snacks for these students during their spring break from school. For many of the children, the only food they receive is the free breakfast and lunch at the school.

Lewis mentioned the need in her sociology classes at the Jefferson Campus and Shelby-Hoover Campus. The Jefferson State students really responded and helped out! Below are photos of the food the Jefferson State students brought to donate.

Way to go students! We are proud of you!

Alumnus Shares His Incredible Story

"I’m Lawayne Orlando Childrey, a 2005 graduate of Jefferson State Community College. I begin my story by posing a question. How does a troubled, black gay youth from the Deep South grow up to become one of the most respected news journalists in the country? Some may say it takes a considerable amount of talent, hard work and determination. But for me it also included an immense struggle through a deep sea of adversities, including a crack cocaine addiction and an HIV diagnosis.

At the age of 4, I survived a deadly house fire that claimed the life of my 3-year-old cousin. Between kindergarten and second grade, I was repeatedly sexually abused by a close family friend and forced to watch my mother being beaten by the same man. Despite those traumatic events, as early as third grade, I had dreams of becoming a news reporter. But as fate would have it, distractions left me blindsided.

Being the only child of a single mother, I found myself hanging with the wrong crowd. I began shoplifting and engaging in devious behaviors, but unlike so many of my peers I never landed in the juvenile justice system.

Throughout high school, I excelled in my studies, winning numerous poetry and oratorical contests. However, I flunked out of college, ended up in a number of abusive relationships, and as a young gay man was spiritually and emotionally broken and dying from AIDS.

By the time I turned 30, I was the primary caregiver to my mother, who had lung and brain cancer and was now suffering from a series of strokes that left her partially paralyzed. I loved her dearly, but the concerns over her health as well as my own left me in a deep depression. To cope I turned to drugs, first marijuana, then crack cocaine. Finally, I convinced myself that the only real solution to my problems was suicide but I didn’t have the courage to pull the trigger of a gun or swallow a bottle of sleeping pills. I had hoped the crack would eventually burst my heart and subsequently, I’d end up dead.

By the grace of God, that was not the case. At long last, I decided to return to the faith that had been instilled in me since I was a child. In quiet desperation I whispered, “Lord, people are always saying you can do anything but fail. Well, if that’s the case please come and rescue me right away.”

Life as I had known it changed that day. I checked myself into an intensive drug and emotional rehabilitation facility. After several months of therapy, I emerged as a new man determined to fulfill my true purpose in life, which is to speak God’s word. Not as a preacher speaks to a congregation from a pulpit, but as a man who humbly tells the stories of how his own broken life was restored, renewed and redeemed.

At the age of 40, I enrolled at Jefferson State Community College, eventually becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. I also won numerous forensic speech contests and graduated magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radio and TV Production and Broadcasting. Since then I have had the privilege of serving as Senior News Reporter/ Producer for Mississippi Public Broadcasting, which serves an audience of 2.8 million people and is a statewide affiliate of National Public Radio. Industry leaders have honored me with more than a dozen Associated Press awards, and a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence. I only mention those accolades as proof that regardless of how hopeless things may seem, if you believe in the Lord and yourself, you can still achieve your dreams. However, I also realize that fulfilling my childhood dream would never have come true without the training, support and other opportunities I received from my beloved Jeff State.

God placed it in my spirit years ago to tell the story of how he restored this broken vessel, making me whole again. My deepest appreciation is extended to the Alabama Community College System for allowing me the opportunity to tell it. As I share my story, my journey, my truth, it is in no way meant to glorify myself. Instead it is my sincere prayer that God will use it as a beacon of hope for men and women seeking to make a positive change in their lives as well as in the lives of others."

Dual Enrollment Pays Off in Pell City

Jeremy Swindeall, 20, of Riverside is the first graduate to complete

the dual-enrollment program between Pell City High School and

Jefferson State and find work at a local industry.

Swindeall is pictured with a Programmable Logic Control

at the Pell City Jeff State Campus.

by Elsie Hodnett
The Daily Home 

A Riverside graduate is the first to complete the dual-enrollment program between Pell City High School and Jefferson State Community College and find work at a local industry.

“We have had other students go through the program and to four-year degrees, but Jeremy Swindeall is the only student I’m aware of to complete the program in high school and at Jeff State and be hired at a local industry,” said David Felton, Jefferson State Community College program coordinator for the Manufacturing and Technology Program.

Swindeall, 20, said he began the dual-enrollment program as a senior during the 2010-2011 school year.

“I graduated and then got scholarships for my second and third years at Jeff State while working full-time for Voith (a mechanical engineering company),” he said.

Swindeall graduated last December with a two-year Automotive Automated Manufacturing Technology associates degree.

“My last class was a co-op class combining work and education,” he said. “It is like clinicals for nursing students but in a totally different field.”
Swindeall said he was able to work at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama for the co-op class.

“I work equipment services for Paint Line 1,” he said. “I work on anything and everything to make a car — ovens, conveyors, air houses, booths, robots. I’m hoping to work for Honda full-time.”

Swindeall said equipment services is a multi-trade job.

“I am learning PLCs (Programmable Logic Control) and industrial electrical,” he said. “And I have also taken courses in welding, fluid power, motor drives and others.”

Swindeall said PLC can be used to run anything that runs off a circuit — lights, ovens, conveyors and more.

“You can turn on a whole factory in five minutes by having it set up on logic,” he said.

Swindeall said when he started the dual enrollment program, he was not sure where it would lead.

“I wanted to continue and take the college courses to see where they led, and I found equipment services the right fit,” he said. “I’ve always liked to learn how things worked and use both my hands and brain—I like a challenge. The dual enrollment program gave me a chance to see some of what I would be working around.”

Swindeall said the dual enrollment program helped him tremendously.

“It is a fantastic program that helped put me in a position to have a career I enjoy,” he said. “Without the program, I highly doubt I would be in this position at my age.”

Swindeall said he would like to see the dual enrollment program offered to more students.

“It is amazing to see everything I have learned about in college implemented to control the natural environment to best benefit the production of high-quality vehicles,” he said.

Kim Williams, career and technical education director and curriculum coordinator for the Pell City School System, said they have been awarded a grant due to the joint partnership with Jeff State, local businesses and industry and the St. Clair County Economic Development Council.

“All these entities work together to try and meet the workforce demands of our area,” she said.

Williams said the grant will go toward expanding the dual enrollment program.

“We will find out at the end of March how much money we have been awarded,” she said.

Felton said the dual enrollment program offers courses for a two-year associates of applied science degree.

“The primary focus is in manufacturing for automation — robotics, electronics and mechanical systems,” he said.

Felton said the Manufacturing and Technology Center at Jeff State offers AAS degrees/certificates in automotive/automated manufacturing, industrial technology, electronics, biomedical equipment, CADD (computer aided drafting and design) and tool and die maintenance. It features high school dual enrollment, full and part time students, changing careers and apprenticeship programs with industry.

Technology career paths include electrical/electronics technician, mechatronics technician, robotics, engineering technology, CADD/designer, maintenance technician, automation/instrumentation, PLC, CMM programmers, quality technician, welding, machinist and marketing/sales representative.

“The Pell City Campus offers two of the six AAS degrees: computer aided drafting and design and industrial technology,” he said. “The grant will allow us to implement an electronics option and allow the Pell City Campus to offer three of the six AAS degrees.”

Felton said by partnering with the high school, it helps prevent a duplication of equipment in multiple locations.

“We are all very proud of Jeremy and his success,” he said. “And we are on the verge of the dual enrollment program becoming much bigger.”

Pictured (L to R) are Jefferson State Manufacturing and Technology
 Program Coordinator David Felton, Dual-Enrollment Program Graduate
Jeremy Swindeall and Pell City School's Career and Technical
Education Director and Curriculum Coordinator Kim Williams.

Jefferson State Phi Theta Kappa Chapters Honored During Regional Convention

Both chapters of Phi Theta Kappa enjoyed another successful year. This year, the Beta Lambda Delta chapter (Shelby-Hoover Campus) hosted the Alabama state convention. The theme was “Explore Your World,” and the chapter did just that! They set up a “Mini-Epcot” experience where former Phi Theta Kappa members from Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, and Peru shared their home countries with our guests. They also put on a cross-cultural dinner experience with cuisine from around the world.

Beta Lambda Delta was honored as a Five-Star Chapter. In addition, they were named a Distinguished Chapter and received the Continuing Excellence Award. Finally, their officer team received an outstanding team award.

The Pi Pi Chapter (Jefferson Campus) welcomed Jefferson State English Instructor Matt Boehm as their new advisor. At the regional convention, Pi Pi was also honored as a Five-Star chapter. In addition, Savannah Smith was named an Outstanding Officer.

Later this month, the chapters will travel to Orlando, Florida for the PTK International Convention.

All members and advisors thank the students, faculty, staff, and administration of the college for their constant support!

41 Questions with James Buxton

When did you begin working at Jefferson State?  
I began in August, 2005

Where did you work before coming to Jefferson State?  
I worked in sales for several collegiate and sports gift companies and I marketed all over the southeast

What was your very first job?  
Down the street at Classic Gardens & Lawns (Carson Road)

Do you have any children?
Mason – 8, Meredith - 4

Where were you born?  
Birmingham

The most recent book you read was: 
First: What It Takes to Win by Rich Froning, Jr.

My favorite quote is: 
“Make every day count.”

My favorite movie is:  
Gravity and Braveheart

My favorite book is: 
The Bible

My favorite TV show is: 
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

The website I read the most is: 
www.rollbamaroll.com and www.crossfit.com

My idea of a good evening is: 
Whatever my wife tells me is a good idea of a good evening.

What inspires you? 
Seeing people realizing their potential and making good use of it!

My best personality trait is: 
I think I have a servant’s heart. I love to serve others and make them shine.

My worst personality trait is: 
I over commit!

Who was your favorite TV or movie personality when you were a child?  
Hulk Hogan

The last thing I messed up on was: 
Trying to fix a toilet.  (Had to call plumber).

If I got a million dollars tomorrow, I would: 
Live debt free!

Where do you like to vacation? 
The beach with family. But our most favorite spot that we have been to is Glacier National Park in Montana. God’s creation is awesome!

Who do you admire and why? 
I do not really put people on a pedestal much…but I admire Peyton Manning because of the amount of character and leadership he has shown throughout his career.

When was the last time you cried?  
When my dad was in the hospital, before he passed in September.

What is the first thing you notice about people? 
How they carry themselves. Positive, Negative, Indifferent.

What is your favorite food? 
The 6th food group has always been in my opinion, hot dogs.  

What was the last movie you watched? 
The Lego Movie (Mason’s choice)

What is your favorite dessert? 
The 7th food group has always been in my opinion, Banana Pudding. I do not get birthday cake each year. I get cold instant Banana Pudding.

What is your favorite sound? 
My daughter saying “Hi Daddy!”

What is the farthest you have been from home?  
Seattle, Washington

The biggest problem facing the world today is:  
There is a lack of “determination” and “work ethic” which keeps people from succeeding. People want it the easy way and with little effort. If it takes blood and sweat, they give up too easy!

Favorite sport? 
CrossFit. Yes, it is a sport. College Football is 2nd.

Favorite team?
THE University of Alabama

Any pets? 
Cat

My biggest accomplishment has been: 
My family

My favorite musical group is: 
Huge Variety… Avicci, Hillsongs, Ellie Goulding…

Were you named after anyone? 
My grandfather

My favorite ice cream is: 
Neapolitan

What will the next five years hold for you? 
I hope to be stronger physically and survive my son’s pre-teen years!

What has surprised you the most throughout your life? 
How God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. My family is my rock and the opportunities this job has provided has been nothing short of a blessing!

What has brought you the most joy? 
My bride and my children!  

What would you do differently? 
Nothing!

What words of advice do you have for younger generations?  
Relationships are the key to being successful.  You have to find your own identity and not compare yourself to others.  God made you unique and you have so much to offer just by being yourself.  Develop a strong work ethic and never stop learning.  There is always a new skill, a new talent, a new way of doing something!  Iron Sharpens Iron!

What else would you like to tell us? 
I have recently become addicted to running. I used to hate it but it has since become a passion of mine. I am training now for my first half marathon, which is in Nashville then end of April. I hope to run my first full marathon by the end of this year. 

Quality Enhancement Plan

What is QEP?
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), is a part of the reaffirmation process the college goes through to maintain its accreditation. It involves several types of research to help identify an area of need within our student population. The college responds by developing a comprehensive plan to address the need.

What did our college select for the QEP? 
Our college targeted developmental Mathematics (Math 090, Math 098) as a particular area of need for our students. Our plan allows qualified students to use an online learning environment in conjunction with increased instructor support to decrease the time spent in developmental mathematics

Who qualifies for the QEP? 
Students who have taken the COMPASS Placement test: 

• If the student scored a 31-40 on Section 2, he/she now qualifies for Math 098S. Math 098S is a four semester course that incorporates the most important review concepts from Math 090 and combines them with Math 098. This course can be completed completely online, at our learning success computer lab, or a combination of both. All aspects are supported by a specifically trained instructor.
  
• If the student scored a 29-38 on Section 3, he/she now qualifies for Math 100S. Math 100S is a four semester course that incorporates the most important review concepts from Math 098 and combines them with Math 100. This course can be completed completely online, at our learning success computer lab, or a combination of both. All aspects are supported by a specifically trained instructor.

How does a student sign up?
Qualifying students interested in signing up for one of the new QEP courses you can contact the instructor directly at qep@jeffstateonline.com to get registered for the course. At this time students cannot automatically register online.

Want more information?
You can speak directly to the instructor or head of the QEP program through the QEP e-mail address qep@jeffstateonline.com.


Amanda E. Kin
Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
GWH 117
Birmingham, Alabama 35215-3098
205-856-7882 – phone
205-856-7928 – fax
akin@jeffstateonline.com

Students Win Honors at Sigma Kappa Delta Convention

Pictured are Jefferson State Students (L to R) Helen Companion,
Kenecia Russell, and Kristin Massie

Members of Jefferson State’s English Honor Society earned awards for their writing during the Sigma Kappa Delta International Convention in Savannah, Georgia February 26 - March 1.

Winners of Sigma Kappa Delta's national writing contest were announced at an awards luncheon. Jefferson State Eta Epsilon Chapter Historian Helen Companion won first place in poetry, second place in poetry, and first place in short fiction. Member Kenecia Russell was awarded first place in the essay competition, and former Chapter Treasurer Stephanie Davis received second place in short fiction. In addition, Chapter President Kristin Massie presented a paper on the topic “Life Changing Literature” during the convention.

Sigma Kappa Delta is the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. It was founded in 1996 at Cottey College. With over 100 active chapters located in the United States, approximately 2500 members are inducted annually. Sigma Kappa Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate studies.

For more information about Sigma Kappa Delta, contact sponsor Katherine Boyer at kboyer@jeffstateonline.com or skd@jeffstateonline.com.

U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions Visits Chilton-Clanton Campus

By Emily Beckett
Clanton Advertiser

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) toured Jefferson State Community College’s Chilton-Clanton Campus on Wednesday morning and talked to school and community leaders about the importance of education and the state’s two-year college system.

Sessions said the success of the Chilton-Clanton Campus since it opened in 2008 is an indicator of the community’s need for a two-year educational facility, where people can earn a college degree close to home and then join the workforce.

“I think our community colleges play a critical role in America,” Sessions said. “When education is closer to people, they can access it better.”

Dr. Judy Merritt, president of Jeff State, talked to Sessions during his visit about the county’s lack of a hospital for more than a year and Jeff State’s continuing role in preparing its nursing students to work in the healthcare field, namely in another local hospital in the future.

“We need medical services here, and that’s part of our job, if we can provide that,” Merritt said.

Sessions thanked school and community leaders Wednesday for their work in ensuring the campus progresses in areas such as enrollment and program offerings.

“This campus has proven itself already,” Sessions said. “Keep up the great work.”

Fine Art Collection on Display

A rotating exhibit of Patrick Mayton's Fine Art Print Collection is on display in room 347 and 356 of the Health Science Building at the Shelby-Hoover Campus. You are invited to stop by (between 10 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday) to see the collection in person.

These Prints are hand-made, in very limited editions, by BFA and MFA students, and by professional artists and professors. These are not reproductions. These are original prints in a variety of processes including Stone and Plate Lithography, Intaglio, Relief, Screen-Print (Serigraphy), Monotype, Letterpress and Collograph.

The student work comes from Montevallo, UAB, ASU (Tempe, AZ), and Jefferson State.

Remember When...

1969 Jefferson State Cheerleaders

1970 Jefferson State Graduation

 

Meet New Jeff State Employee Kenny Moore

When did you begin working at Jefferson State?
Nov 12, 2013

Where did you work before coming to Jefferson State?
Vestavia Country Club

What were you responsible for in your previous job?
I was responsible for banquet staff, & daily banquet events, ranging from 30-1000 people

What was your very first job?
My very first job I was a grocery bagger at Food World

Where were you born?
St. Vincent’s Hospital “Where babies are from”

The most recent book you read was:
123 Magic: Early Childhood Development

My favorite quote is:
“If it were easy, anyone could do it” & “Sometimes you’ve done the best job, when nobody notices you’ve done anything at all”

My favorite movie is:
Ong Bak 1-3

My favorite book is:
The Never Ending Story

The website I read the most is:
Ebay.com

My idea of a good evening is:
Sitting on the front porch with a glass of tea

What inspires you?
My desire to be the person that I am meant to be

What most people don’t know about me is:
I have to make myself not smile sometimes

My best personality trait is:
My sarcasm

My worst personality trait is:
My sarcasm

Who was your favorite TV or movie personality when you were a child?
Didn’t really have one

The last thing I messed up on was:
This questionnaire

If I got a million dollars tomorrow, I would:
Not tell anybody

Where do you like to vacation?
I’m just starting to vacation

When was the last time you cried and why?
One year ago… over a television show

What is the first thing you notice about people?
Their body language 

What is your favorite food?
Combination House Lo Mein

What was the last movie you watched?
The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug

What is your favorite dessert?
Red Velvet Cake

What is your favorite sound?
Sarcastic laughter

What is the farthest you have been from home?
Durban, South Africa

The biggest problem facing the world today is:
Lack of respect

Favorite sport?
Football

Favorite team?
The Auburn Tigers

Any pets?
A boxer

My biggest accomplishment has been:
Getting hired at Jefferson State

My favorite musical group is:
Local Natives

My favorite ice cream is:
Haagen Das Sea Salt Caramel Gelato

What will the next five years hold for you?
Prayerfully, growth in my family, a closer spiritual walk, advancement in my career, and a hobby.

What has surprised you the most throughout your life?
The amount of love I’ve be privileged to receive.

What has brought you the most joy?
My family

What would you do differently?
Nothing

What words of advice do you have for younger generations?
Anything worth having is worth working for!

Jeff State Hosts Phi Theta Kappa Regional Convention

On March 7 and 8, Jefferson State's Shelby-Hoover Campus will host the 2014 Phi Theta Kappa Alabama Regional Convention.

The host chapter, Beta Lambda Delta of JSCC's Shelby-Hoover Campus, planned an exciting weekend where participants can explore their world and expand their horizons.

During the convention, participants will have the chance to engage in scholarly inquiry, expand leadership skills, brainstorm on Honors In Action and College Project initiatives, and fellowship with other Phi Theta Kappans from around the state.

In attendance will be ACCS Chancellor Dr. Mark Heinrich, Phi Theta Kappa Foundation CEO Dr. Nancy Rieves, Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinator Nora Lee, and Jefferson State President Judy Merritt. The Beta Lamda Delta chapter would like to give a special thanks to the host colleges for their generous support of the regional convention, including: Athens State University, University of Montevallo, University of Alabama, Birmingham Southern College, University of South Alabama, and the University of North Alabama.
Many people donated time, talents and resources to make this convention a success! We would like to extend our gratitude to Teresa Harrison, April Cookson, Terriron Fields, Dr. Humphrey Lee, Dr. Kim LaFevor, Henny Lui Mitchell, Lily Mendez, Emily Vonbartheld, Richard Phillips with Say What Logo & Print Design, the Athens State Alumni Association, David Bobo, Danielle Collar, Burt Veal, Rusty Payne, Made Subrata with NORI Thai; Sushi Restaurant, KK with Silver Coin Indian Grill, Chef Kenneth Moore, Chef Missie DeLoach,  Emil Boackle, Debby Jackson, Chef Joseph Mitchell and the JSCC Culinary & Hospitality Institute, Jon Martinez with Bloom, Patricia Conrad with The Tutwiler Hotel, St. Vincent’s Health System, Buffalo Rock Pepsi Company, and  Hilltop Montessori School. 

To view photos of the event, go to: alturl.com/uyxiz.

Recent Personnel Changes at Jefferson State

To help employees know about any Jefferson State personnel changes, the Human Resources Department has created a new page on the college website which lists recent changes. The link can be found in the "About JSCC" tab at the "Human Resources" link. Once there, you can click on the link "Faculty/Administrator/Staff Changes" to view the information. Below is a listing of recent changes.

Susan Stevens
Susan has accepted employment as the new Math Instructor on the Chilton-Clanton Campus. Susan’s office is located on the Chilton-Clanton Campus.

Michael Hicks
Michael has accepted employment as the new QEP Math Instructor.  Michael’s office is located in LWH on the Jefferson Campus.

William Ward
William has accepted employment as the new EMS Instructor.  William’s office is located in the GSB - EMS program on the Shelby-Hoover Campus. He is replacing Robert Dreyfus.

Kenneth Moore
Kenneth has accepted employment as the new Hospitality Culinary Purchasing Manager/Instructor.  Kenneth’s office is located in the Hospitality Management/Culinary Apprenticeship program on the Shelby-Hoover Campus. He is replacing Jim Colwell.

Amberetta Pippen
Amberetta has accepted employment as the new Educational Programs Career Counselor. Amberetta’s office is located in LWH—Educational Talent Search program on the Jefferson Campus. She is replacing Amy Sipper Hernandez.

Vanessa LeBlanc
Vanessa has accepted the position as Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Vanessa’s office is located in the PTA program—GSB on the Shelby-Hoover Campus. She is replacing Andrea Harrill.

Nader Zandi
Nader has accepted the position as Chief Information Officer.  Nader’s office is located in GWH—IT area on the Jefferson Campus.  He is replacing Peggy Vandergift.

Philip Guinn
Philip has accepted the position as Coordinator of St. Clair-Pell City Campus.  Philip’s office is located on the St. Clair-Pell City Campus.

Debra Fisher
Debra has accepted employment as the new Accounts Receivable Assistant.  Debra is located in GWH—Financial Services on the Jefferson Campus.  She is replacing Stephanie Miller.

Stephanie Miller
Stephanie has accepted employment as the new Assistant Purchasing Coordinator. Stephanie is located in GWH—Financial Services on the Jefferson Campus.  She is replacing Andy Terry.

Merissa DeLoach
Merrisa has accepted employment as the new Food Laboratory Technician in the Hospitality Management/Culinary Apprenticeship Program. Merissa is located on the Shelby-Hoover Campus in the Hospitality Management/Culinary Apprenticeship program. She is replacing Beth Wallace.

Tomeka Jones
Tomeka has accepted employment as the new Transfer Credit Coordinator.  Tomeka is located in AL—Enrollment Services area on the Jefferson Campus.  She is replacing Hunter Overstreet.

Amanda Kin
Amanda received an appointment to serve as Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness. Amanda’s office is located in GWH—IRIR area on the Jefferson Campus.

Liesl Harris
Liesl received an appointment to serve as Associate Dean, Transfer/General Studies Division, Shelby-Hoover Campus. Liesl’s office is located in HSB on the Shelby-Hoover Campus.  She is replacing Jeanette Rogers.

Stephen Moore
Stephen received an appointment to serve as Associate Director of Information Technology/Database Administrator.  Stephen’s office is located in GWH—IT area on the Jefferson Campus.

Shannon Ginn
Shannon received an appointment to serve as Coordinator of Testing and Assessment. Shannon’s office is located in LWH—Testing office on the Jefferson Campus.

Tiffany Lane
Tiffany received an appointment to serve as Assistant Coordinator of Testing.  Tiffany’s office is located in the GSB—Testing office on the Shelby-Hoover Campus.

Lynn Evans
Lynn received an appointment to serve as an Advisor for Nursing & Allied Health. Lynn’s office is located in the HSB—Enrollment Services area on the Shelby-Hoover Campus. She is replacing Tiffany Lane.

Cedric Rodgers
Cedric has received an appointment to the position of VA Coordinator Financial Aid. Cedric is located in AL—Financial Aid area on the Jefferson Campus.

Sandra Pugh
Sandra received an appointment to serve as Executive Secretary I to the Associate Dean, Transfer/General Studies Division, Shelby-Hoover Campus. Sandra is located in HSB on the Shelby-Hoover Campus.  She is replacing Cathy Brown.