2007-2008 Archive
JSRCC Nursing Program receives full accreditation for eight year maximum
RICHMOND, Va. (December 17, 2008) – J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Nursing Program recently received
full accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC) for the maximum eight year period.
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JSRCC to host indoor Farmers Market RICHMOND, Va. (November 19, 2008) -Following
a successful debut last weekend with over 500 visitors and more than 20
vendors, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host the Goochland
Farmers Market again on the Western Campus on Saturday, December 13th.
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JSRCC Spring registration starts November 10 RICHMOND, Va. (October
31, 2008) – Registration for the Spring
2009 semester begins November 10th at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College. Students may take advantage of Early-bird registration from
November 10-30.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in November RICHMOND, Va. (October
29, 2008) –The public is invited to
attend the upcoming meeting of the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Board on Thursday, November 13 at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place
on the College’s Western Campus located at 1851 Dickinson Road
in Goochland.
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JSRCC’s Kristi Green receives national opticianry educator
award
RICHMOND, Va. (October 13, 2008) – J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College Opticianry
Program Director Kristi Green recently received the 2008 Dennis Tilley
Educator of the Year
Award from the National Federation of Opticianry Schools. The NFOS is
a national organization dedicated to the promotion of formal opticianry
education. Its member schools are located throughout the United States
and Canada.
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Renowned spoken word artist to perform at Reynolds RICHMOND,
Va. (October 7, 2008) – Taalam Acey,
a distinguished spoken word artist, will perform at the J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College Massey Library Technology Center’s Lipman Auditorium
on October 16 at 6 p.m. This is a free event that is open to the public.
Acey has been a full time traveling poet since 1999. He has published
a novel, a comprehensive collection of poems, an award winning memoir
and 10 spoken word CDs. His work has been featured on BET, TV One and
in Essence Magazine. He is an accomplished slam poet and has won slams
throughoutthe United States and abroad. For more information call (804)
523-5986.
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JSRCC conducting mock shooter drill on Goochland Campus Local emergency response
teams will participate RICHMOND, Va. (September 22, 2008)– J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College Police and Security Services Department
will lead a multi‐jurisdictional active shooter mock drill on Sunday,October
19from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the College’s Western Campus
located in Goochland County.
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JSRCC to host “Science Night” RICHMOND,
Va. (September 22, 2008) –
The Fifth Annual J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Science Night
will be held on Wednesday, October 8 in the Massey Library Technology
Center’s Lipman Auditorium located at 1651 East Parham Road from
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Author David L. Robbins to lead book discussion, sign books at
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College book discussion RICHMOND,
Va. (September 17, 2008) – J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College continues its “Around the World Through
Books” discussion on Thursday, September 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. at the Massey Library Technology Center’s Lipman Auditorium
on the Parham Road Campus.
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Reynolds celebrates community partners at grand opening of
Ivor and Maureen Massey Library Technology Center RICHMOND,
Va. (September 12, 2008) – This week
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College celebrated the grand opening of
the Ivor and Maureen Massey Library Technology Center with a dedication
ceremony honoring College benefactors and long-time community partners.
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MTV’s Real World: Key West cast member Jose Tapia to host “Decision
2008” forum on Parham Road Campus RICHMOND, Va.
(September 9, 2008) –
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hosting an interactive forum
featuring Jose Tapia from MTV’s Real World: Key West on Wednesday,
September 24 at noon on the College’s Parham Road Campus. “Decision
2008” is designed to help students and the general public learn
more about each political party and make a more educated decision when
voting in the November presidential elections.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in September
RICHMOND, Va. (August 28, 2008) –
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting
of the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board on Thursday, September
4 at 4 p.m. The meeting will
take place on the College’s Downtown Campus located at 700 East
Jackson Street in Room 172.
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JSRCC starts fall semester with 12% enrollment increase
New Library Technology Center opens on Parham Road Campus
RICHMOND, Va. (August 25, 2008) – J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College started the fall semester with 12 percent
more students than this time last year, making the Fall 2008 student body the
largest in the college’s 36 year history. More than 10,000 students are
enrolled in classes this semester, many taking advantage of new guaranteed
transfer programs, dual enrollment opportunities, distance education courses,
and Fuel $mart Fridays scheduling.
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JSRCC announces new appointments
RICHMOND, Va. (August 11, 2008) J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College Executive Vice President Dr. Genene
LeRosen was recently appointed to the Virginia Network of the American
Council on Education (ACE), Office of Women in Higher Education (OWHE).
As an executive board member, she will coordinate state activities related
to the goals set by the ACE and OWHE, including an annual Senior Leadership
Seminar for women administrators.
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Freeman appointed to JSRCC College Board for third term
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors recently appointed
J. Douglas Freeman, Sr. to his third term on the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College Board. He served previously for eight years on the College
Board before his term limit was reached in 2005. Freeman has served for
the past three years on the College’s Foundation Board.
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Friday‐only classes estimated to save students more than $1,000
in gas and vehicle costs next semester RICHMOND, VA (July 22, 2008) ‐ While
many colleges across the country are scheduling classes four days per week
to help students cope with the rising fuel cots, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College is piloting Fuel $mart Fridays—a class schedule that allows students
to drive to campus only one day a week and still earn a full load of credits
for the semester.
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State Farm awards $15,000 to JSRCC Auto Technology Program RICHMOND,
Va. (July 16, 2008) — The J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College Automotive
Technology program received a $15,000 gift from State Farm Insurance to
assist in paying tuition and to purchase books and tools for students preparing
to enter the auto repair industry.
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Executive Women International local chapter awards more than $15,000
to JSRCC students RICHMOND, Va. (July 14, 2008) – The
Richmond Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) recently awarded nine
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College students $1,700 each to assist in funding
their education.
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Fall Registration Gets Underway at Reynolds
RICHMOND , Va. (July 7, 2008) – Registration
for the Fall 2008 semester starts next week at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College. Students may take advantage of Early-bird registration from
July 14-27. Students can register 24 hours per day online at www.reynolds.edu or
by telephone at 804.371.3308. Payment for Early-bird registration
is due on Friday, August 1 by 3 p.m. if paying in person or by midnight
if paying online or by telephone.
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Richmond area inner-city teachers to participate in urban education
training program
RICHMOND, Va. (June 17, 2008)— J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College continues to address the most critical needs
of area teachers by providing a week-long Urban Teachers Institute from
June 23-27. The initiative is designed to enrich teachers’ understanding
of students in urban school settings and strengthen content knowledge
in much needed math and science areas.
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Masseys give $1M to Campaign for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
RICHMOND, Va. (April 28, 2008) – In
Richmond, the name Massey is synonymous with giving back to this
community. In April, during Community College Month, J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community.
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Reynolds announces student art show winners
Richmond, VA (April 23, 2008) — J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College today announced the winners of the
College’s 2008 Student Art Show. More than 80 entries were
displayed for judging in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on Reynolds’ Parham
Road Campus and will remain available for viewing through May
9.
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Virginia Secretary of Public Safety John W. Marshall to speak
at JSRCC Commencement Ceremony Richmond, Virginia (April 21,
2008) - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College will hold its 35th Annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday
May 10 at 10 a.m. at the VCU Siegel Center/ Alltel Pavilion.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in May RICHMOND, Va. (April 21, 2008) – The
public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College Board on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 4:00
p.m.
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Virginia Secretary of Public Safety John W. Marshall to speak at JSRCC
Commencement Ceremony Richmond, Virginia (April 21, 2008) - J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College will hold its 35th Annual Commencement
ceremony on Saturday May 10 at 10 a.m. at the VCU Siegel
Center/ Alltel Pavilion.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds’ Goochland Campus to host Spring Garden Fest
RICHMOND, Va. (April 16, 2008) – J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host the Fourth Annual Spring
Garden Fest, in conjunction with the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners
Association and the Virginia Cooperative Extension, on April 26 from 8:30
am to 3:30 pm at JSRCC’s Goochland Campus. The festival will feature
classes, workshops, demonstrations and plant sales.
Topics will feature home gardening, lawn care, landscape design, native
trees, difficult topography, plant diseases, propagation and organic
growing. Classes count as continuing education credits for Master Gardeners,
however anyone with a general interest is encouraged to attend. Registration
is $10 in advance or $12 at the door, plus the cost of materials if applicable.
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JSRCC & JTCC bring educators
together to enhance career pathways
Richmond, VA (April 8, 2008) — Governor
Kaine to reflect on approach to workforce development for education, employment
and economics How will the tailspin of the national economy affect
educating local high school students preparing for college and entering
the workforce?
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Reynolds to host Transportation Open House Richmond, VA (April 2, 2008) —
The community is invited to learn about local transportation
companies and jobs in the field during the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College Transportation Open House.
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Reynolds to host “First View" Open House Richmond, VA (April
2, 2008)—
Prospective students and parents
are invited to learn more about J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College at “First
View”—an Open House targeting students interested in enrolling
at the College in the fall.
The open house will be held on:
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008 9:00 AM-12 NOON PARHAM ROAD CAMPUS
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host spring job fair RICHMOND, Va. (March 27, 2008) –
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host a spring
job fair on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30 am to 2 pm in Burnette Hall on the
Parham Road Campus. This event is sponsored by Style Weekly in partnership
with the JSRCC Career, Employment and Transfer Center. It is free and open
to the public.
Shuttle service for the job fair will run hourly from JSRCC’s Downtown
Campus.
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An evening with environmentalist Lois Gibbs Richmond,
VA (March 19, 2008)—
How often do you get an opportunity to meet a living
legend, a
Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and a person that changed America?
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Richmond resident appointed to JSRCC Board Richmond, Va. (March 14,
2008) -
Rondle E. Edwards, Ph.D., has been appointed
to the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board.
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Construction Underway
The much anticipated Library & Technology
Center is scheduled to open this summer and be fully occupied by the fall. Read
all about the numerous construction projects underway at the and campuses.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host culturally enriching book discussion RICHMOND,
Va. (February 11, 2008) – J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College will host another “Around the World Through
Books” discussion on Thursday, February 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in January RICHMOND, Va. (January 3,
2008) –
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College Board on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at 4:00
p.m. The meeting will take place at the College’s Parham Road Campus
located at 1651 East Parham Road, in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds announces $15 million campaign
RICHMOND, Va. (November 29, 2007) – J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College today announced a $15 million major
gifts campaign to provide financial resources to address the community’s
need for a skilled and educated workforce. This is the largest community
college campaign announcement in Virginia history to date. Campaign
funds will increase access to scholarships, address the high school
drop-out crisis, and provide skilled workers for Greater Richmond in
critical shortage areas such as healthcare, education and service industries.
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Community College Horticulture Students from across Virginia Help
Decorate Governor’s Mansion for the Holidays Richmond,
Va. (November 28, 2007) – Community college horticulture
students from across the commonwealth spent the day at Virginia’s
Executive Mansion, helping decorate the historic residence for
the holiday season. First Lady Anne Holton greeted the students
and thanked them for their hard work.
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Reynold’s Dr. Erica Holmes presented with College Dean Award
RICHMOND, Va. (November 16, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College School of Business Dean Dr. Erica Holmes was awarded the
College Dean Award by the International Society of Business Disciplines.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host culturally enriching book discussion RICHMOND,
Va. (November 14, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will
host another “Around the World Through Books” discussion on Thursday,
November 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gallery in Georgiadis Hall on
the Parham Road Campus.
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Reynolds Nursing Program Aces National League of Nursing Accrediting Team
Evaluation
RICHMOND, Va. (November 12, 2007) – The National League
of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) accrediting team recently informed
the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Nursing Program it is in compliance
with all of the standards required for renewal of accreditation.
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MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco cast member Mohammed Bilal to speak
at Reynolds
Richmond, Va. (November 11, 2007) –Mohammed Bilal,
a cast member of MTV’s reality show The Real World: San Francisco, will
discuss diversity awareness on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gallery
of Georgiadis Hall on the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road
Campus.
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2008 Spring Registration underway at Reynolds
RICHMOND, Va. (November 5, 2007) – Registration for
the Spring 2008 semester is underway at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
Students may take advantage of Early Bird Registration from November 5-25.
Students can register 24 hours per day online at www.reynolds.edu or by telephone
at 804.371.3308. Payment for Early Bird registration is due on Friday, November
30 by 3 p.m. if paying in person or by midnight if paying online or by telephone.
Classes begin on January 7.
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Reynolds Partners with Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association To Test
Plants for “Beautiful Gardens”
RICHMOND, Va. (October 5, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College is a program partner with the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association’s “Beautiful
Gardens” Plant Introduction Program. The goal of the program is to
provide the green industry, as well as the public, with exciting new and
underutilized plants that are well-suited for Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic
region.
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Registration for Fall Semester Second 8-week Session Underway at Reynolds
RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007) – Registration for the 2007 Fall
Semester Second 8-week Session is underway at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College. Students can register 24 hours per day online at www.reynolds.edu/fastrack,
in-person or by telephone at 804.371.3308. Classes begin October 16.
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Media Tours Set for New JSRCC Library & Technology Center
Richmond, Virginia (September 27, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College will conduct media tours of the College’s new Library & Technology
Center on Wednesday, October 3 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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New Criminal Justice Program to Address Law Enforcement Personnel Shortage
Richmond, VA (September 7, 2007) - J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College is helping fill the void of qualified local law enforcement
personnel by starting a new Criminal Justice Certificate program.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to Host “Science Night”
Richmond, Va. (September 26, 2007) – The Fourth Annual
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Science Night will be held on Wednesday,
October 10 on the Parham Road Campus in Georgiadis Hall – Room 101 (The
Gallery) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Honor Society Named a Three Star Chapter
RICHMOND, Va (September 15, 2007) – The Alpha
Iota Beta and the Alpha Gamma Omicron chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College were named Three Star Chapters
in the Phi Theta Kappa Five Star Chapter Development Program. The commendation
distinguishes the JSRCC Honor Society and acknowledges its progress in attaining
specific program goals.
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JSRCC Hosting Health Fair for City of Richmond Head Start Children
Richmond, Virginia (September 7, 2007) – A Health
and Screening Fair for three and four-year old children that are enrolled
in the City of Richmond Head Start Program will be held on the J. Sargeant
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Over 10,000 enroll at JSRCC for Fall Semester
RICHMOND, Va. (August 23, 2007) – Welcomed
by new building renovations, a remolded testing center, shuttle service between
the Downtown and Parham Road Campuses and near completion of the Library and
Technology Center, more than 10,000 students started the fall semester at J.
Sargeant Reynolds.
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Middle College program graduates first summer class
Middle College graduate Marcus Smith said the program
has changed his life. Donned his royal blue cap and gown, Smith recently joined
20 of his peers in a ceremony recognizing the completion of the GED and the
transition from high school drop out to college freshman. The summer program
was funded through the generosity of Capitol One Financial Services.
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From Richmond streets to a VT student: One man's journey
Going to college can be a challenge. But a Richmond
man is proving anyone can achieve their goals.
If you met Adrian Jones on the streets, you would have no idea he used to
be homeless. "My mother had a severe drug problem. I think I was like
five or six years old the first time that we were homeless. And I had been
abandoned at one time for two weeks," says Jones.
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Actress to open week-long urban
training program with one-woman show
Brooke Haycock, Artist-in-Residence with the Education Trust,
will perform the one-woman docudrama Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry
of a Nation on Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m., at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College Parham Road Campus.
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Current and future inner-city teachers to participate in education training
program
From staggering dropout rates and high teacher turnover,
to recruitment challenges and difficulties meeting state and national accreditation
standards, urban schools across the nation face tremendous odds.
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Students chosen as college ambassadors—awarded scholarships
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently selected
seven new student ambassadors for the 2007-2008 school year. Students were
chosen by a selection committee which consisted of faculty members and current
student ambassadors.
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Reynolds awarded grant to establish Urban Teacher Institute The
Center for Teacher Education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has
been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Community Foundation to establish an
Urban Teacher Institute. The Urban Teacher Institute will develop a pre-collegiate
program for City of Richmond high school students interested in urban teaching
careers. >>Read
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Faculty member pledges more than $1 million to Educational Foundation Dimitri
Georgiadis leads by example. He recently pledged more than $1 million to
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to fund scholarships for at-risk
youth in the Richmond area, providing access to higher education for those
who need it most. >>Read
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Reynolds program head appointed to state-wide campus crime committee Virginia’s
Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Office of Campus Policing
and Security (OCPS) has appointed Sarah Jessie to its Policies and Procedures
Committee. Jessie currently serves as program head for the Administration
of Justice department at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. >>Read
the full story
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Reynolds students discuss access, tuition costs with lawmakers Mea
Molnar told Delegate John O’Bannon (R-Henrico) that although she
will graduate in May, she plans to attend Reynolds another year simply
because she cannot afford to transfer to a four-year college or university
in the fall. >>Read
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Reynolds Culinary Arts program receives American Culinary Federation accreditation The
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Culinary Arts program has received
accreditation from the American Culinary Federation, the largest professional
chefs organization in North America. The American Culinary Federation Foundation
Accrediting Commission (ACFFAC), which is recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation, provides regulatory oversight of post-secondary
institutions. >>Read
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Reynolds’ Opticianry Students Team up with VA Hospital Center to
Make Eyeglasses for Honduras Mission
First year Opticianry students attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College this semester will fabricate over 500 pair of eyeglasses for
Honduras residents. The Virginia Hospital Center will deliver the eyeglasses
during its annual medical missionary trip in November of 2007. “This
is an amazing real-life opportunity for our first year students, as they
will be making eyewear for real patients. Most students don’t start
making patient eyewear until their second year in the opticianry degree
program,” said Opticianry Program Director Kristi Ostrom.
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Reynolds’ Dental Laboratory Program Receives Grant J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Dental Laboratory Technology
Program was recently awarded a $30,000 Chancellor’s E-learning Enhancement & Development
(CEED) grant by the Virginia Community College System to increase the accessibility
of the program through distance learning and various multi-media delivery
technologies. >>Read
the full story
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JSRCC's School of Business and Longwood University's College of Business & Economics
Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College School of Business Dean Dr. Erica Meredith and
Longwood University's College of Business & Economics Dean Dr. James Cross
signed an agreement today that provides guaranteed admission to Longwood
for Reynolds students. >>Read
the full story
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JSRCC Student Receives First Statewide Nursing Scholarship Awarded by Virginia
Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Virginia Foundation for Community
College Education Congratulations to JSRCC
student Angela D. Starnes as she was named the first recipient of the VHHA
Nursing Scholarship sponsored by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. Ms. Starnes,
a nursing student at Reynolds will receive $5,000 to complete here associate’s
degree in nursing in a Registered Nursing (RN) program. >>Read
the full story
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JSRCC retirees honored at annual retirement celebration J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently honored faculty and staff
who retired over the past year at a reception on the Downtown Campus. Among
the honorees were three faculty members who earned the distinction of Professor
Emeriti, the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member of the college. President
Gary L. Rhodes presented the Professor Emeriti resolutions and medallions
to M. L. Grayson Foy, School of Mathematics & Science; Frances B. Stanley,
of Nursing & Allied Health; and Dr. Susan S. Wood, School of Mathematics & Science. >>Read
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Students rally around community college transfer grant proposal Community
college students from around the Commonwealth joined Virginia21 and Senate
Majority Leader Walter A. Stosch (R-Henrico) recently at the J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus for a rally designed to educate
and garner support for the proposed Virginia Community College Transfer
Grant program. Designed to address the dual challenges of accessibility
and affordability currently confronting Virginia’s institutions of
higher learning, >>Read
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JSRCC hosts nursing completion ceremony Nearly
100 nursing graduates participated in the biannual Nursing Recognition
Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2007. The program recognizes students
recently completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing.
The ceremony opened with a welcome by JSRCC President Gary Rhodes, followed
by an inspirational keynote address from retired JSRCC Professor Jean Moseley,
RN, MS.
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Reynolds Medical Lab Program Receives
$100,000 Equipment Grant From Abbott Diagnostics The
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Medical Laboratory Technology program
has been chosen as one of only 16 programs in the country to receive an
AxSYM analyzer through the Labs Are Vital ™ program sponsored by
Abbott Diagnostics. Valued in excess of $100,000, the machine measures
various chemicals and the differential qualities of blood and other biological
samples in the diagnosis of disease.
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Experience the Fire & Ice of the JSRCC School of Culinary Arts, Tourism & Hospitality
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Reynolds to host seminar on the Iraq War
and it’s consequences in the Middle East
On Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the North Run Auditorium,
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will present a satellite seminar on
the Iraq War and it’s consequences in the Middle East. Dan Senor, former
chief spokesperson for the U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq and senior advisor to
presidential envoy L. Paul Bremer III, the administrator of the Coalition Provisional
Authority, will lead the discussion. >> Read
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Mary Baldwin College signs guaranteed admission
agreement with Virginia Community College System
Mary Baldwin College, a private four-year college in Virginia,
has entered an agreement for a guaranteed admission transfer program with the
Virginia Community College System, including J. Sargeant Reynolds. >> Read
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Reynolds Foundation donates $1M to remove
financial barriers for JSRCC students
As students headed back to campus at J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College this fall the college celebrated a historic event by receiving
one of its largest gifts ever donated by a private family foundation. The JSRCC
Educational Foundation announced today that a $1 million gift from the Richard
S. Reynolds Foundation has been made to increase much needed scholarship funds
for future generations. >> Read
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J. Sargeant Reynolds becomes first multi-
campus Virginia community college to have
wireless Internet access on all of its campuses
Both students and faculty at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College are all-smiles as they ring in the fall semester with wireless Internet
capabilities. The new wireless network allows anyone with a wireless enabled
computer to access the Internet anywhere on Reynolds’ three campuses. >> Read
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The State of Workforce of Richmond Metropolitan Area
A report prepared by Chmura Economics & Analytics at
the request of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Greater Richmond Partnership,
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and John Tyler Community College. > View
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