TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEWS

TCC Global Learning announces second film screening (Click Here to View) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Global Learning Program has announced the second of three screenings in a series of selections from the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival.

 

OTHER TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEWS

Theatre TCC! closes 2011-12 season with The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Theatre TCC! opens its final performance of the 2011-12 season at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 5 when The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 debuts at Tallahassee Community College’s Turner Auditorium.


TCC's Candice Grause named 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Candice Grause, a student at Tallahassee Community College, has been named a 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $187,500 in scholarships annually.


TCC, SCBC to host blood drive April 2
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Office of Student Volunteerism and Department of Campus Life, in partnership with the Southeastern Community Blood Center (SCBC), will host a blood drive on Monday, April 2.


TCC accepting nominations for Commencement Student Speaker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In preparation for its 2012 Commencement Ceremony, Tallahassee Community College wishes to give one of its students the distinct privilege of being the Commencement Student Speaker.


TCC now accepting nominations for Leadership and Service Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Each spring, Tallahassee Community College honors students, student organizations, student organization advisers, and faculty and staff who have demonstrated exceptional co-curricular leadership and service at the College's Student Leadership and Service Awards Banquet. Nominations are now being accepted.


TCC graphic design students dominate ADDY Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Tallahassee held its 2012 ADDY Awards last month, and there was a distinct Tallahassee Community College flavor.


TCC’s Global Learning to host FSU Arabic Language Program coordinator
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College’s Global Learning Program will welcome Dr. Zeina Schlenoff, academic advisor and coordinator of Florida State University’s Arabic Language Program, to campus for a forum on the topic of “Women in the Arab World” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 28.


TCC students named to All-Florida Academic Team
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Student success is validated once again at Tallahassee Community College as two of its brightest students have been recognized by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society of two-year colleges.


FPSI offers private security officer license course
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) will hold a course for Private Security Officer-Unarmed D License beginning April 9 and continuing through April 20.


TCC's Ghazvini Center to host healthcare information sessions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education will host information sessions on its nursing, radiologic technology and respiratory care programs on Thursday, March 22.


TCC preparing for Spring Job Fair
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Wednesday, April 4, the TCC Career Center is hosting its Spring Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The event is an opportunity for job-seekers to stand out in the pool of applicants and will connect students with representatives from local businesses looking to fill part-time, full-time and seasonal positions, as well as internships.


Florida Public Safety Institute to host Women’s History Month breakfast
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March is Women’s History Month and, as part of the month-long celebration, Tallahassee Community College’s Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) will host its sixth annual Women’s History Month Breakfast on Thursday, March 22 at FPSI’s Conference Center.


TCC’s AMTC launches aviation ground school
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) has announced it will launch an aviation ground school in April.


TCC Students work for New Orleans Habitat for Humanity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Last month, Tallahassee Community College's Office of Student Volunteerism traveled to New Orleans, La., for its annual Habital for Humanity project.


Apply now for 2012-13 SGA Officers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The 2012-13 SGA elections at Tallahassee Community College are around the corner. Applications are available online (msword 225.00 kB) and in the Student Activities Office (SU 185).


TCC partners with Judge Kathy Garner for press conference on adult education opportunities for Gadsden County probationers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College held a joint press conference with Gadsden County Judge Kathy Garner at The Quincy House on March 12 addressing the Pathways to Success initiative by Judge Garner that gives Gadsden County probationers without a high school diploma the opportunity to obtain their GED through TCC in lieu of community service.


TCC celebrates Women’s History Month March 14
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate the occasion Tallahassee Community College will recognize ten women from the community, as well as five of the College’s outstanding female students, during its annual Women's History Month Celebration on Wednesday, March 14.


University Center to hold Open House March 14
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University Center at Tallahassee Community College will hold a joint open house on Wednesday, March 14.


TCC, ISO host Invisible Children Tour
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s International Student Organization (ISO) will welcome the Invisible Children Tour to campus on Thursday, March 15 for a 1 p.m. presentation in the Student Union Ballroom.


TCC signs lease with Centennial Bank, expands services in Wakulla County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College will soon expand its services in Wakulla County due in large part to a lease agreement with Centennial Bank.


Student Budget Board extends deadline for at-large representative applications
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Student Activity and Service Fee Budget Board is currently accepting applications for a Student-at-Large representative for the 2011-12 academic year.


Flagler, TCC unite to celebrate Read Across America
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Flagler College/Tallahassee Community College Student Florida Education Association (SFEA) will hold a Read Across America event at Fort Braden School from 9-11:30 a.m., Friday, March 2.


TCC hosts another successful TSMUN Conference
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College’s Model United Nations (Model UN) hosted its 16th annual Tallahassee Southern High School Model United Nations Conference (TSMUN) on Friday, February 17 at Florida State University’s Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center.


TCC's Dental Health Programs host Info Session on Tuesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Dental Health Programs will host an information session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 21 in room 136 of the Dental Hygiene Building.


Flagler-Tallahassee hosts Open House February 28
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Flagler College-Tallahassee will host an Open House on Tuesday, February, 28 in the University Center at Tallahassee Community College.


Governor Scott appoints Donna G. Callaway to TCC Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Donna G. Callaway to Tallahassee Community College’s District Board of Trustees.


Bolstering Tallahassee’s Healthcare with Innovative Programs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capital Regional Medical Center and Tallahassee Community College announce the launch of a new training program for specialized healthcare positions. Together, the organizations are offering a curriculum that will train students to be monitor technicians, a highly sought after role in hospitals, medical clinics and doctors’ offices. The program is the first of its kind in the Tallahassee area.


TCC international students win first place at FILC
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Twelve international students from Tallahassee Community College recently attended the sixth annual Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) at the Camp Ocala 4-H Center in Altoona, Fla. During this year’s conference, participating TCC students received first place in a school pride poster contest.


Student Budget Board seeks candidates for at-large representative
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Student Activity and Service Fee Budget Board is currently accepting applications for a Student-at-Large representative for the 2011-12 academic year.


Florida Public Safety Institute to host Black History Month breakfast
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Tallahassee Community College’s Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) will host its fifth annual Black History Month breakfast on Tuesday, February 21 at FPSI’s Conference Center.


TCC to host preview event on February 16
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College is opening its doors to the community for its TCC Preview event on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.


TCC adds events to Black History Month lineup
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tallahassee Community College has announced the addition of two events to its lineup of Black History Month events.


TCC alum, scientist returns for science and math colloquium
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Dr. Josef Allen, an alumnus of Tallahassee Community College, will return to campus at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 15 to give a science and mathematics colloquium to students, faculty and staff.


NSF award to help TCC boost STEM workforce
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant to TCC that will be used to increase the STEM workforce by recruiting, mentoring and supporting academically talented, but financially needy, students through degree completion and partnering with employers to facilitate placement. The project, entitled “Increasing the Science-based Workforce through Scholarships,” is under the direction of Dr. Ed Stringer, associate professor of mathematics, and builds on TCC’s previous STEM Star Grant, also received from the National Science Foundation.


The TCC Wakulla Center prepares for spring semester
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The TCC Wakulla Center’s new semester of ecotourism classes start Monday, February 20. Students will have an opportunity to share their passion for ecology and love of nature with others by getting a Green Guide Certification from TCC. Offered in a combination of a traditional classroom setting and hands-on field trips, the Green Guide Certification program creates an atmosphere that increases environmental awareness and a nature-centered network.


Secretary Arne Duncan’s TCC town hall premiers on YouTube and Channel 22
If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s town hall at TCC on January 25, the entire event is now on YouTube courtesy TCC22 and the Center for Instructional Technology. The video can be accessed through TCC22’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/yourtcc22.


Locally-owned company continues support of international students at TCC
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing a partnership that began in 2007, Tallahassee-based Student Housing Solutions, for a fifth consecutive year, has made a significant contribution to Tallahassee Community College.


Achieving the Dream announces “DREAM Big for College” video competition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Prizes such as iPads, tuition scholarships, schools supplies and Amazon gift cards are available to Tallahassee Community College students through Achieving the Dream’s “DREAM Big for College” video competition.


TCC Speech and Debate outlasts the competition at Eastern Michigan
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New venue. Same result. Making its first-ever appearance at the Eastern Michigan University Invitational, Tallahassee Community College’s speech and debate team walked away from the competition to claim another first-place prize


Spain Study Abroad Program orientation session announcement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Spain Study Abroad Program will hold an orientation session at 3 p.m., February 8 in Room 234 of the Communications and Humanities Building.


Governor Scott reappoints Karen B. Moore to TCC Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Karen B. Moore to Tallahassee Community College’s District Board of Trustees.


TCC Paramedic program receives nationally-recognized accreditation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC’s Paramedic program has been granted five years of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation review took place in June 2011, but the College did not receive official notification until last week.


TCC announces articulation agreements with FSU-Panama City and Florida A
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During Tallahassee Community College’s (TCC) January meeting of its District Board of Trustees, TCC President Jim Murdaugh announced articulation agreements with Florida State University Panama City and Florida A&M University.


TCC announces event lineup for Black History Month celebration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tallahassee Community College’s celebration of Black History Month began on January 30 with the unveiling of the twelfth annual Cherry Alexander African-American History Month Calendar.


TCC’s Angelina Colao among Phi Theta Kappa 2011 Nota Bene authors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Literary works from 16 Phi Theta Kappa members have been chosen from 950 entries for publication in the 2011 edition of Nota Bene, the Society's honors anthology.


TCC celebrates manufacturing students’ success in the ETAM program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In November of last year, Tallahassee Community College and WORK FORCE plus announced a partnership to form the Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) project, a program designed to help job-seekers receive training that will increase their overall marketability. TCC is now celebrating the first group of students completing the Manufacturing Fundamentals course. The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) national certification as a Production Technician will be awarded to 7 of the 9 students who completed the course.


Meet the honorees in TCC’s 2012 African-American History Calendar
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Tallahassee Community College released the names of the 18 individuals who will be honored on Monday, January 30 when the College unveils its twelfth annual Cherry Alexander African-American History Calendar.


U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan praises TCC at town hall
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 26, 2012) – The day after President Barack Obama called on community colleges to help produce two million new jobs during his State of the Union address, a member of the president's cabinet came to Tallahassee Community College to learn and listen. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hosted a town hall event at TCC on Wednesday, January 25, with a focus on adult education and the role of workforce training in rebuilding the economy. He was joined by Jim Murdaugh, TCC president, John Chapin, TCC’s vice president for workforce development, and Ann Smith, chief nursing officer for Capital Regional Medical Center.


U.S. Secretary of Education to host town hall at TCC on Wednesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is hosting a town hall Wednesday, January 25 at Tallahassee Community College. The town hall is an opportunity for Secretary Duncan to discuss adult education and the role that workforce training plays in helping put people back to work. Duncan will participate in a panel discussion alongside TCC President Jim Murdaugh, TCC Vice President for Workforce Development John Chapin and Capital Regional Medical Center’s Director of Nursing Ann Smith. Students, faculty and community members in the audience at the event will have an opportunity to ask Duncan and the other panelists questions to spark dialogue.


Student Affairs announces graduation orientation dates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Division of Student Affairs is holding a series of orientation sessions for students who will participate in the 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, April 28.


PTLEA graduates corrections class on Tuesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Corrections Basic Recruit Class 385 at the Florida Public Safety Institute’s (FPSI) Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA) will graduate at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 24.


China Study Abroad to hold Information Session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Students interested in Tallahassee Community College's China Study Abroad Program are encouraged to attend an information session that will take place Monday, January 23 from 5-7 p.m. in Room 205 of the Technology and Professional Programs Building.


TCC celebrates Arbor Day with guest speaker and tree planting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC is celebrating Arbor Day with a presentation by guest speaker Tim Womick, followed by a special tree-planting ceremony. Womick’s fun, highly-animated “Trail of Trees” presentation will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 20 in the Center for Workforce Development, room 105. After his presentation, the audience is encouraged to follow outside where TCC leaders—including President Jim Murdaugh and SGA President Sieara Ponder—will plant a new southern magnolia tree to celebrate Arbor Day.


State Department’s Cheryl Benton to visit TCC January 25
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Global Learning Program will host Cheryl Benton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of Public Affairs at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 25 in the Student Union Ballroom.


TCC expands commitment to STEM and area students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College has made a commitment to work with area schools to encourage students to take courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to enter STEM-related careers. TCC’s District Board of Trustees, on Tuesday, approved the College’s plan to become a STEM Center of Excellence. As a STEM Center of Excellence, TCC will work to attract more young people to the STEM disciplines, give them a rigorous education, and advance them to four-year institutions or the job market. In order to do that, TCC is collaborating with middle and high schools in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties to create a seamless STEM “pipeline.”


TCC Global Learning announces second film screening
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Global Learning Program has announced the second of three screenings in a series of selections from the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival.


TCC seeks hosts for 6 visiting Ukrainian officials, Feb 10 – 18
TCC is seeking volunteers to host 6 Ukrainian officials from February 10 – 18 as part of the Open World exchange program. The delegation consists of 3 men and 3 women—all highly accomplished up-and-coming leaders in Ukraine.


Learning Commons announces dates for technology workshops
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Beginning Monday, January 30 Tallahassee Community College's William D. Law, Jr. Learning Commons is assisting returning adult students by offering a series of technology workshops.


TCC receives anonymous $100,000 pledge for healthcare campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The TCC Foundation started the New Year with incredibly exciting news when it received a $100,000 pledge towards its Healthcare Provision and Excellence Campaign from an anonymous donor.


TCC welcomes Dr. Lei Wang, new associate vice president of institutional effectiveness
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After an extensive national search, Tallahassee Community College has selected Dr. Lei Wang as the College’s new associate vice president of institutional effectiveness.


TCC offers Adult Education classes in Gadsden County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 4, 2011) – TCC’s Adult Education Program will offer GED preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in the Gadsden County communities of Havana, Quincy, and Chattahoochee beginning Monday, January 9, 2012.


FPSI helps a Gadsden County family celebrate Christmas
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – One Gadsden County family is going to enjoy a memorable Christmas, thanks to Tallahassee Community College’s Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI).


TCC Channel 22 unveils new offerings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC’s Channel 22 is now airing new shows promoting college readiness and student life, as well as inaugurating “The TCC Report,” a news magazine show, and “TCC Sports Saturday,” which will showcase campus athletics.


Innovative new Career Pathways Program initiated to serve adult learners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - An innovative new Career Pathways Program has been initiated through a regional partnership to bring together employers, community services, government agencies and educational organizations to identify, enroll, educate and prepare adult learners for high-demand career opportunities.


TCC adjunct, Iraq war vet to speak during Wounded Warrior Christmas Concert
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – VFW Post 3308 and American Legion Post 13 will co-host the Wounded Warrior Christmas Concert from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, December 17 at the American Legion Hall, located at Lake Ella.


TCC faculty and staff support Toys for Tots
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - This year the faculty and staff of Tallahassee Community College collected 19 large boxes of toys and a bicycles for Toys for Tots, breaking last year’s record of 14 boxes.


TPP hosts third Annual Custodian Holiday Luncheon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Tuesday, December 13, the Technology & Professional Programs Division hosted the third Annual Custodian Holiday Luncheon for all TCC campus custodians.


TCC speech and debate runs away from competition at Seminole Swing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s speech and debate team closed the fall semester with a dominating performance at December’s Florida State University (FSU) Seminole Swing.


FPSI announces PT correctional probation officer class
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) will begin a part-time correctional probation officer class in June 2012.


Tallahassee Fire Academy graduates Class 010 December 15
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Tallahassee Fire Academy will graduate its tenth class at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 15 at the Florida Public Safety Institute’s Conference Center.


Winter Break Information from TCC
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College will close for Winter Break at noon, Tuesday, December 20 and will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, January 3.


SGA announces extended hours for the Library and Learning Commons during final exams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Student Government Association (SGA) is happy to announce that hours at the Library and the William D. Law, Jr. Learning Commons have been extended for the upcoming final exam week.


TCC healthcare students prepping for trip to Haiti
TALLAHASSEEE, Fla. - Students in Tallahassee Community College’s pharmacy technician and nursing programs will travel to Haiti as part of the Tallahassee Haiti Medical Team December 13-22.


TCC’s International Student Organization celebrates 20 years with global literacy book drive
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (December 7, 2011) – Tallahassee Community College’s International Student Organization (ISO) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a book drive to support global literacy. ISO will begin collecting books at the International Student Services Silent Auction happening in the Student Union Ballroom on December 7 and 8, and continue the book drive into January of next year.


Theatre TCC! Presents The Heidi Chronicles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Theatre TCC! presents Wendy Wasserstein’s The Heidi Chronicles December 1-3 and 8-10 in Turner Auditorium on the campus of Tallahassee Community College. All shows begin at 8 p.m.


TCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center hosts spring kickoff on December 5
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Monday, December 5, Tallahassee Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) is hosting a kickoff event for the spring 2012 semester. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the AMTC will be showcasing TCC’s manufacturing programs.


TCC lauded as one of Florida’s safest campuses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – StateUniversity.com, the leading Web site for college information, has released a new ranking of the safest colleges and universities in the United States and Tallahassee Community College was rated the fourth-safest campus in the state of Florida.


SGA announces extended hours for Learning Commons during final exams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Student Government Association (SGA) is happy to announce that hours at the William D. Law, Jr. Learning Commons have been extended for the upcoming final exam week.


TCC's ISS holds annual Silent Auction December 7 and 8
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 6, 2011) – Tallahassee Community College’s International Student Services (ISS) will hold its annual Silent Auction on Wednesday and Thursday, December 7 and 8.