Classroom cafe: Culinary students hone skills at bistro proVare

It’s the calm before the storm at bistro proVare on this particular Wednesday as award winning chef Jason Bierley conducts the final taste test of the lunch menu, giving nods of approval to students honing their culinary chops. They smile at the go-ahead.

The bistro, a “classroom cafe” tucked inside the Health Sciences Building at Jefferson State Community College’s Hoover-Shelby Campus, is where culinary students apply the skills they have learned in the classroom to the kitchen, much to the delight of faculty, students and other diners who are in the know about the bistro’s gourmet dishes and desserts.

To read the complete article in Hoover's Magazine, click here.

Honors Convocation Showcases College's Top Students

During the recent 2014 Honors Convocation, Jefferson State presented numerous awards to deserving students. Among the honors presented were Jefferson State's top three student awards and the outstanding alumnus award. Each of these award winners are pictured below.



Anna Greer

The Allen Award, established in 1967 to honor the most outstanding student at Jefferson State, was presented to Anna Greer. The award is given based on academic record, service, high moral character, demonstration of leadership ability and the completion of sufficient hours for a degree.














Melissa Cook

The Fitzgerald Award, established in 1973 to honor an outstanding Jefferson State student, was presented to Melissa Cook. The award is given based on criteria of scholarship, service, citizenship and completion of sufficient hours for a degree.

















Pictured are (L to R) Libby Holmes, Roosevelt Mendez, and Dr. Liesl Harris.

The Ruby Carson Award, established in 1982 to honor an outstanding student at Jefferson State, was presented to Roosevelt Mendez. It is given based on service, leadership and scholarship.

Lwayane Orlando Childrey

The Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented to Lawayne Orlando Childrey who graduated from Jefferson State in 2005. Mr. Childrey overcame incredible adversity and became a highly respected news journalist.

Election News...

Jzyk Ennis of the college's Funeral Service Education Program was recently elected to a two-year term as Secretary/Treasurer of the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). If reelected, this is a progressive office structure and Mr. Ennis will begin serving as President of ABFSE in 2018. ABFSE is the association of all accredited mortuary programs in the United States. For more information on ABFSE, please visit www.abfse.org. 

The 2014-2015 Officers of the American Board of Funeral Service Education are pictured (Beginning at the top of the stairs):  Immediate Past President, Dr. Francisco Solis of San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX; President, Eugene C. Ogrodnik of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, PA; Vice President, Karl Kann of Worsham College in Wheeling, IL; and Secretary/Treasurer, Jzyk S. Ennis of Jefferson State. 

Jefferson State Singers to Perform on April 24th

The Jefferson State Singers will perform on April 24 at the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook at 7:00 p.m.


Admission is free and open to the public.


DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO CANTERBURY

From I-65:
Take the Lakeshore exit and travel east toward Homewood/Mountain Brook. After passing Samford University on your left and Brookwood Mall on your right, continue on Mountain Brook Parkway east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1⁄2 mile.


From I-459:
Take the 280 West Exit traveling toward Mountain Brook. At Brookwood Mall, take Mountain Brook Parkway/AL Highway 149 east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1⁄2 mile.


For further directions call the church office at 205.871.4695.


 

Jefferson State Named in Top 10 Digital Community Colleges in U.S.

e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education (CDE) announced on April 3 the results and winners of the ninth annual Digital Community Colleges Survey. Community colleges are being recognized for their innovative uses of technology to achieve first-rate student learning environments.

Survey questions and criteria examined and scored areas of digital and emerging technologies, such as use of mobile devices and technology integration into curriculum; strategic planning and data management; and professional development, including availability of technology tools and training for faculty and students. 

In addition, colleges were surveyed on their technology priorities, infrastructure and networks, collaboration and outreach efforts and use of technology innovations.

“Community colleges across the country are employing technology in exciting ways to develop unique learning environments on campus and to expand online learning opportunities 24/7,” said Alan Cox, Senior Vice President for the Center for Digital Education. “Many of the colleges honored this year have employed various technologies and social media to improve resources to further instructional goals. We are honored to acknowledge these community colleges’ technology advancements!”

All accredited U.S. community colleges are eligible to participate in the survey within the three classifications based on size of enrollment. CDE thanks Sprint for underwriting the survey and for their support of community colleges across the nation.

2013-2014 Digital Community Colleges Survey Top Ten-Ranking Winners

Large Colleges Category - 10,000 Students or More:

1^st        Johnson County Community College, Kan.

2^nd        Northern Virginia Community College, Va.

3^rd        Fayetteville Technical Community College, N.C.

3^rd        Lone Star College System, Texas

4^th        Northampton Community College, Penn.

5^th        Howard Community College, M.D.

5^th        Delaware Technical Community College, Del.

6^th        Kingsborough Community College, N.Y.

7^th        Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn.

7^th        Delta College, Mich.

7^th        Monroe Community College, N.Y.

8^th        Thomas Nelson Community College, Va.

8^th        Tidewater Community College, Va.

9^th        Germanna Community College, Va.

10^th      Montgomery County Community College, Penn.

10^th      Jefferson State Community College, Ala.

10^th      Community College of Allegheny County, Penn.

About the Center for Digital Education:

The Center for Digital Education (CDE) is a national research and advisory institute specializing in K-12 and higher education technology trends, policy, and funding. CDE provides education and industry leaders with decision support and actionable insight to help effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. CDE is a division of e.Republic, the nation’s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education. 

For complete article, go to: www.centerdigitaled.com/awards/digital-community-colleges/Top-10-Digital-Community-Colleges-Survey-Winners-Honored-for-Technology-Innovations.html.