THREE RIVERS FACULTY AND STAFF
PREPARE FOR NEW SEMESTER;
EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR SERVICE

       

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – The new academic year received a ‘jump start’ recently as the Three Rivers Community College faculty and staff gathered for a full day of meetings and workshops in preparation for the Fall 2008 semester.

        Faculty and staff received progress reports from Three Rivers Interim President Joe Rozman, Executive Vice President Larry Kimbrow and Vice President for Administration and Governmental Affairs Robbie Myers. In addition, a progress report on campus security projects was given by Todd Weimer, coordinator of Distance Learning Services, who was appointed earlier this year to coordinate the college’s security enhancement projects.

        Weimer announced that a new emergency telephone system would be installed on campus this fall. The system will include specially designed phone units that will be strategically placed on campus. Three of the new emergency telephone units will be installed and activated this fall and other units may be installed in the future. Additional security enhancements, including cameras on campus, will also be installed in the near future.

        “We are excited about the upcoming academic year and are looking forward to continued growth and improvements throughout the college,” Rozman said. Rozman also announced the formation of a faculty, staff and administration committee to continue work on improving the college’s security systems. “In light of events in recent years, this is a real priority for safety and security of Three Rivers’ students and the faculty and staff.”

        Rozman and Kristina McDaniel, director of human resource, recognized more than 140 years of combined experience at Three Rivers. Employees honored were:

        Five Years of Service: Derrick Miller, coordinator of the Three Rivers Center in Kennett; Michelle Weimer, instructor of Industrial Technology.

        Ten Years of Service: Kathy Ballard, director of Career and Technical Advising and Job Placement; Kathern Harris, director of Educational Talent Search; Donnatha Pelts, director of Tech Prep; Liz Deken, instructor of Industrial Technology; Terri Smith, instructor of accounting; Carol-Lynn Steiger, instructor of social science; Phillip Jackson, custodian.

        15 years of service: Brian Bess, assistant men’s basketball coach and instructor in physical education; Kelly McDaniel, instructor in social science; Dr. Mairead Ryan-Anderson, instructor of chemistry; and Mortina Williams, instructor of information systems technology.

        The first day of classes for the Fall 2008 semester on the main campus in Poplar Bluff as well as the college’s education centers in Kennett, Malden, Campbell, Sikeston and Portageville was Thursday, Aug. 14. The last day to add a class for this semester is Thursday, Aug. 20.

People going places get started on their journey to success at Three Rivers Community College. Three Rivers offers courses in more than 80 different degree and certificate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. At Three Rivers, students can learn new skills, enhance opportunities, prepare to transfer to a university or pursue a special interest.  Three Rivers offers courses on its main campus in Poplar Bluff, at its Centers and locations throughout the region, and through e-learning opportunities with Web-based study. For additional information on the Fall 2008 semester or about the programs offered, visit the college Web site at www.trcc.edu or contact the college at (573) 840-9600 or toll-free at 1-877-TRY-TRCC.

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Three Rivers Community College recognized employees who have achieved five years of service to the college. Honored for five years of service were (from left) Derrick Miller and Michelle Weimer. Miller is the Coordinator of the Three Rivers Center at Kennett; Weimer is an Industrial Technology instructor on the TRCC campus in Poplar Bluff.


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