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Snead State Incoming Freshmen Take Part in the First Parson Preview Experience

August 2, 2009
The process of beginning their college career started for many local students when they attended the first Parson Preview Experience event at Snead State Community College on Thursday, July 23, Friday, July 24, and Friday, July 31.

About 900 students gathered during the three days in Fielder Auditorium, located inside the Administration building, for a brief opening session during which they were given a preview of PPE. The students were divided into groups led by Parson Preview Experience leaders, and the incoming freshmen were equipped with information to prepare them for their first day of classes.

“You are a unique and special group of people because you have chosen to go to college. We take that choice very seriously. Because you care enough to try to do your best, we care enough to help you succeed,” said Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley.   Full story....


Snead State Grads
Prepared for the Workforce

August 2, 2009
The first class of Snead State Community College’s Ready to Work program will graduate Thursday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Robert B. Aderholt Health Sciences Building on the Boaz campus.

“The students have worked diligently toward the two nationally recognized credentials. They’ve sweated thru computer labs, analytical skills enrichment exercises, and studying for exams and assessments. The pace was intense; I liken it to taking a six-class load over the course of a regular semester setting,” said Ready to Work Program Coordinator Rick Cartagena. “These students completed the program in four weeks, which is commendable, taking into account the complexity of the content.”

The Ready to Work program prepares its participants to be career ready with a free workplace development course that includes WorkKeys Certification and AIDT training in workplace ethics, computer training, manufacturing, job search, and problem solving. Upon completion of the program, participants earn the Alabama Career Readiness and Alabama Certified Worker Certificates.  Full story..


WSCC Partners with Troy University For Bachelor’s Degree Program

A new partnership with Troy University gives students at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville another option for earning a bachelor’s degree without leaving home.

The Troy program is a compliment to a growing list of bachelor’s degree partnerships that make up Wallace State’s University Center – including the Athens State University Center on campus, and formal partnerships with the University of Alabama and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

“Wallace State Community College is committed to providing excellent opportunities for students to learn, lead and grow,” said Dr. Tomesa Smith, Vice President for Students at Wallace State. “Partnering with outstanding institutions like Troy University for an online Bachelors program expands the possibilities for our students to further their education in a flexible, quality environment. It is a win-win situation for students.”   Full story...
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members

The Snead State Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its fall induction on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Robert B. Aderholt Health Sciences Center.

“Phi Theta Kappa provides every degree-seeking student on campus recognition if they put in the hard work and effort to excel academically. Many of us are very capable of achieving academic excellence, and I am proud to be a Phi Theta Kappa alum myself,” said Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley, who served as the National President for Phi Theta Kappa from 1979-1980 while he was a student at San Jacinto College.

The inductees are Rachel Bagwell of Arab, Destiny Bright of Boaz, Walid Chacon of Albertville, Penny Clay of Boaz, Kalie Godwin of Albertville, Kendra Greene of Ider, Cheryl Hamilton of Boaz, William Hutchinson III of Albertville, Suzanne Kornegay of Oneonta, Christopher Marshall of Boaz, Seth Oliver of Boaz, Mary Rainey of Albertville, Zachary Searels of Albertville, Brittany Wells of Albertville, and Marlo Woods of Albertville.  Full story...

Snead State Receives Journalism Grant

Snead State Community College will enhance its Student Publications program thanks to a $2,050 grant from the Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation.

The funding will be used to purchase design software enabling students enrolled in Mass Communications and Student Publications to design a school newspaper in a standard format.   Full story...

Snead State Plays Host to Science Camps

August 2, 2009
High School juniors and seniors from various Marshall County High Schools took time out of their summer vacation to gets some hands-on experience with robotics, fluid energy, and biotechnology through programs sponsored by Snead State Community College.

The camps, funded by a Department of Labor grant, were free to the students. Students were offered a Robotics Camp July 6-10 and a Bio-Technology Camp July 13-17. The camps were held on the Boaz campus of Snead State at the Technology Center.  Full story...


Snead Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda Excels at National Competition

Phi Beta Lambda chapters from across the nation came together in Anaheim, Calif., in June for a national competition in which Snead State would prove to be a true competitor.

“I'm very proud of the group of students we were able to take to the National Conference this year. The students worked hard to prepare for the State Leadership Conference and were very successful in their competitive events at that level. That qualified them to travel to Nationals and represent the state against students from colleges and universities from around the nation,” said Phi Beta Lambda sponsor Vann Scott.  Full story...
 

 



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