JULY 2008
July 18, 2008 -- NW-SCC Child Development Seminar to focus on recognizing Child Abuse & how to handle it
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Child Development Program announces its summer seminar "Recognizing Abuse and What to do about it in Today's World" to be held Saturday, August 2, 2008, on the Shoals campus, in the Workforce Development Center from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The summer conference will feature Monica Haddock, Director of Forensics Cramer Children's Center. Ms. Haddock conducts therapy with child and adolescent victims of abuse as well as court ordered custody and visitation evaluations. Ms. Haddock routinely speaks to local organizations and conferences about child abuse. She is an ongoing facilitator of the forensic interviewing training at the National Advocacy Center in Huntsville.
Morning breakout sessions will follow the keynote presentation:
- "SAFEPLACE: Domestic Violence and the Child: What is SAFEPLACE?"
- "The Dangers of Crystal Meth to Families and Children: How to Recognize" This session will be presented by Curtis Burns, Director of Colbert County Drug Task Force, Captain, Sheffield Police Department
- Panel Q & A Session from the area's Department of Human Resources will be available to address concerns as well as inform participants of reporting requirements relating to child abuse and neglect
For additional information, contact:
Sue Gibbs, NW-SCC Child Development
(256) 331-5351
sgibbs@nwscc.edu
July 14, 2008 -- NW-SCC to Offer Displaced Tiffin Motor Homes Employees Tuition Waiver
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- As of the 2008 fall semester, Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will extend a 50 percent tuition waiver to all displaced Tiffin Motor Homes employees who have become unemployed as a result ot recent layoffs.
NW-SCC President, Mr. Humphrey Lee has decided to assist the 296 employees seeking training or retraining through programs offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College. The tuition waiver of 50 percent will be granted to eligible displaced workers of Tiffin Motor Homes (Red Bay, AL) enrolling in college beginning fall 2008 and ending fall 2010. This waiver will assist displaced workers in securing the necessary skills to re-enter the workforce.
The Alabama Community College System seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for the people of Alabama. "At Northwest-Shoals, we feel it is our responsibility to provide this community with the opportunity for training. Education is vital to improved living standards and continued fiscal growth for our area," stated NW-SCC President, Humphrey Lee.
According to Joel Parris, NW-SCC Financial Aid Director, the college recognizes there is a compelling need to respond rapidly to meet the needs of these displaced workers and the tuition waiver makes it possible to begin their retraining sooner. "Delayed approval time is often an issue with some assistance programs. This waiver makes it possible for the former Tiffin Motor Homes employees to initiate their retraining whil awaiting further assistance."
The tuition waiver is restricted to displaced workers of Tiffin Motor Homes who are not eligible to receive funding under Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) or other similiar and/or related state and/or federal workforce assistance programs; and for whom substantial tuition assistance cannot be secured from other sources.
NW-SCC will hold an informational meeting July 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Red Bay High School Cafeteria regarding educational options for the displaced workers of Tiffin Motor Homes. For more information please contact Tom Carter, NW-SCC Director of Admissions and Recruitment at (256) 331-5263.
JUNE 2008
June 19, 2008 - NW-SCC Outdoor Leadership Program offers a Mountaineering course this Fall
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's (NW-SCC) Outdoor Leadership Program will offer an 8-day mountaineering course in climbing in Colorado. Students will leave from the Shoals Campus at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7th and return on Thursday, August 14th.
After hiking a portion of the Colorado Trail, the course will feature a non-technical climb of a 14, 421 feet summit on Mt. Massive. The cost of this course is $400 for students enrolled at the college and $500 for anyone else. Two hours of college credit are possible. Participants will be expected to have adequate clothing, boots, a 4400 cubic inch backpack, and a suitable sleeping bag. Food on the mountain will be supplied. Students will be responsible for meals while on the read and while in Leadville. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.
"This is our third trip to the Colorado Rockies with students and it is an experience you won't soon forget. We'll be able to have a safe, successful climb," stated Dr. Bob England, program director. Northwest-Shoals' Outdoor Program has conducted mountaineering courses in Colorado, cross country skiing and dog sledding courses in Minnesota. The course is open to the public and no mountaineering experience is necessary. Designed to familiarize participants with the outdoors environment, the course provides extensive hands-on training.
The Mountaineering Course is just one of many aspects of the outdoors explored in the Outdoor Leadership Associate in Science Degree at Northwest-Shoals. The course curriculum is designed to offer courses that will transfer to four-year colleges as well as prepare students for outdoor entry-level professional positions.
For information on registering for Mountaineering in Colorado or the Outdoor Leadership Program, contact Dr. Bob England at (256) 331-5309 or email at england@nwscc.edu.
June 18, 2008 - NW-SCC is proud to be a sponsor of the Annie Blackburn Arts Festival
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Annie Blackburn Arts Festival to be held July 2-5, 2008 in the Florence Middle School.
What began as a few instructional classes for the residents of "The Shoals" area is now one of the only festivals dedicated to honoring creativity with working professionals at the helm. The Annie Blackburn Arts Festival provides creative arts workshops & classes taught by professionals from Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY and Atlanta, GA in the disciplines of visual arts, dance, modeling, acting and digital editing.
Named for respected resident of the area, Annie Blackburn, The Annie Blackburn's Arts Festival pays tribute to a woman, who for over 90 years encouraged a community to give back and to dream beyond boundaries.
According to Cedric Pendleton, a seasoned actor and native of Florence whose credits include roles on House of Payne, The Shield, and NYPD Blue, along with several television and film appearances, Annie Blackburn was a woman who possessed a strong spirit and the ability to give back. "Although she never had children of her own, she never missed an opportunity to inspire people in the community to give of themselves, their time and their talents. This festival is a wonderful way to honor her legacy and introduce this area to the grand stage that is Hollywood," stated Pendleton. Cedric and his brother Michi Pendleton, an accomplished visual artist whose work has been displayed at The High Museum of Art (Atlanta) and commissioned by Toyota Motor Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company, will direct workshops and classes during the festival.
Organizers of The Annie Blackburn Art Festival believe the festival holds a great deal of promise, as the Pendleton brothers note, "There are many cultural spheres that exist outside of Hollywood and we want to grow this festival in the same way that Sundance has grown." It is places like Florence that remind us of the pioneers who dared to dream, and thus sparked changes in music, expression and learning. We want to encourage people to keep nurturing dreamers."
The Annie Blackburn Arts Festival was developed by these Florence, AL natives in partnership with Footprint Entertainment, Inc., of Atlanta, GA. The Annie Blackburn Arts Festival is sponsored by Northwest-Shoals Community College, TNT Fireworks, Tortillas Blanco Chips, Holt Musselman Kelly and Morgan Attorneys, HW Lewis Food Equipment, Dick Howell's BBQ, and NuLook Barbershop.
For a complete list of scheduled classes, presenters, workshops and events, visit The Annie Blackburn's Arts Festival website at http://abfestival.googlepages.com.
June 17, 2008 - NW-SCC Continuing Education 2008 Kids In College
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's (NW-SCC) Department of Continuing Education (Shoals Campus) presents the 2008 Kids In College "A Mind and Body Enrichment Camp" on Myth Busters.
Myth Busters Camp will investigate the existence of UFO's, alien visits, "Big Foot" and noises we hear or shadows seen in the night as well as ghostly presence. If your child has ever pondered these questions, this is the camp to attend. The studetns will investigate the existence of the unknown. The camp is designed to try to prove or disprove the existence of these myths. Some of the material may be scary to younger students. Please take this into consideration when choosing this camp.
The camp will bring children onto the NW-SCC campus and into the college classroom. The camp places the students in age-grouped classes, with hands-on, non-graded academic, artistic, and physical activities. The camp has been specially designed for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall.
The children will be divided into four groups according to age, grade, and maturity. Each group will rotate to a different class every 45 minutes. Each class will have a specialized instructor with an aide. The children will be involved with hands-on activities, group and individualized instructional time. Snacks will be provided at a break. (If a child has special nutritional needs, the parent will need to provide the child's snack.)
July 14 - 18 (5 sessions)
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Registration deadline: July 10, 2008
Cost: $60.00 per child per session or $50.00 per child if more than one family member is enrolling in camp.
If registration is mailed to NW-WCC, please enclose registration fee per child. If registration is completed over the phone, the fee should be paid no later than three (3) days after registering. This fee covers all materials used, a snack with drink, and a "Kids In College" T-shirt.
For more information on the Myth Busters Camp, contact the NW-SCC Office of Continuing Education at (256) 331-5221 or 331-5218.
June 4, 2008 - NW-SCC Announces Scholarship Winners
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is proud to announce the following scholarship winners from Collinwood High School, Collinwood, TN.
Ryan McWilliams, of Collinwood, TN, received the Wayne Co. Bank Scholarship. This scholarship, established at Northwest-Shoals, is funded by the Wayne County Bank and will pay $1,000 for one year. McWilliams is a graduate of Collinwood High School. The Scholarship was presented by Larry Haggard, Wayne Co. Bank.
Cody Hickerson, of Cypress Inn, TN, received a $1,500 Applied Technology Scholarship to NW-SCC. Hickerson is a graduate of Collinwood High School. The scholarship was presented by Judy Hamby, Tennessee Valley Educational Talent Search director.
Kevin White, of Iron City, TN, received a $1,000 NW-SCC Foundation Scholarship. White is a graduate of Collinwood High School. The scholarship was presented by Judy Hamby, Tennessee Valley Educational Talent Search director.
Matthew Daniel, of Collinwood, TN, received a $1,500 scholarship from the Tennessee Valley Educational Talent Search to attend NW-SCC. This scholarship is presented each year to one outstanding student who has participated in the program. Judy Hamby, Tennessee Valley Educational Talent Search director, presented this year's scholarship.
 Larry Haggard and Ryan McWilliams |
 Judy Hamby and Cody Hickerson |
 Judy Hamby and Kevin White |
 Judy Hamby and Matthew Daniel |
MAY 2008
May 22, 2008 - NW-SCC Expands Distance Education Course Offerings
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is providing a gas saving option for students by offering more than 50 distance education courses this summer.
Web-based instruction continues to grow in popularity with students. With over 1,155 students taking distance education courses this spring, there has been a 24.5% increase in the number of students taking distance education courses since spring of 2007. Offering 5 distance education courses this summer, NW-SCC can provide advantages for any student - including working adults, students in remote locations and those with other extenuating circumstances. By staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational alternative, NW-SCC administrators are hoping to give students an alternative to driving to campus.
Bret McGill, Northwest-Shoals Assistant Dean, says economics and demand were the catalysts for an increase in distance education course offerings. "With rising gas prices, managing a job, a home, a family and a social life, sometimes there isn't enough time left to attend an on-campus class," said McGill. "Distance education courses offer you the convenience of working around your schedule from the comfort of your own home or wherever you may be. It's a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it," added McGill.
Many options are available to students through distance education. Web courses provide students with the capability to complete course work through a web site developed by the instructor. In addition to the online courses, blended courses are available that combine online videotaped lectures in DVD format for students to watch at home or while traveling. Teleweb courses combine videotape and online instruction so that students are exposed to a variety of activities in completing assignments. Many telecourses and teleweb course videos are also available as free downloads in the iTunes Music Store podcast section.
May 21, 2008 - NW-SCC to Offer Summer Girls Basketball Camp
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will provide a summer basketball camp in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals campus, June 23-24, 26, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The camp is for girls between the ages of 7 - 17. The camp will be centered around high intensity training on the fundamentals of basketball. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt.
The cost of the camp is $75.00 for each individual & $60.00 for each additional family member. Team discounts will also be given with three or more team members participating from the same school.
Participants may register online at www.nwscc.edu. For more information on the basketball camp, please contact:
Kristi Ward, NW-SCC Women's Basketball Coach
Phone: 256-331-5370
E-mail: wardk@nwscc.edu
May 13, 2008 - NW-SCC Announces winners of Homebuilders & Allstate Scholarships
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) recently recognized and honored its top students. NW-SCC students received two scholarships from local businesses.
Bill Gough, Allstate Insurance, presented the William M. (Bill) Gough III, Developing Memorial Scholarship to Alisha Lynn O'Malley. This $1,000 scholarship was awarded by the Gough family to a second year student majoring in business with a 2.75 or higher grade point average.
The Shoals Homebuilders Association presented a $2,500 scholarship to Michael Morgan Jones. This scholarship was awarded to a second year student studying in a building-related trade with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
May 13, 2008 - NW-SCC Recently Hosted Collinwood Middle School Students
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) and the Tennessee Valley Educational Talent Search recently hosted Collinwood, TN Middle School's 7th and 8th graders on the Shoals Campus.
Approximately 40 Collinwood middle school students visited the campus.
Information was provided on career opportunities, average salaries and the job outlook. The goal of the tours was to encourage these students to begin their won career exploration and to open their eyes to job opportunities for the future.
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May 13, 2008 - NW-SCC IAAP Awards Scholarships
Phil Campbell & Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Alabama Division Student Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) recently awarded two scholarships.
Elizabeth Engelman of Russellville was selected as one of the recipients of the IAAP Scholarship. The scholarship is $500.00 and will be applied to her 2008-2009 academic year.
Engelman is receiving an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Office Administration this May. However, she plans to pursue an Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Business Administration at NW-SCC during the fall semester. Upon completion of her AS Degree, Engleman plans to transfer to the University of Alabama.
Two ($500.00) IAAP scholarships were available. The other scholarship was presented to a student from UNA.
The prospective scholarship recipients must meet the following minimum guidelines:
- A minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must be currently majoring in a business-related field (Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Office Administration, etc.)
- Must complete an application packet with a one-page essay, a recommendation letter, and a current college transcript
- Must be enrolled in college full-time during the 2008-2009 academic year
- Must be a member of a Student Chapter of IAAP
College students who are interested in joining IAAP are encouraged to contact Tywana McClinton, Business Division Instructor and Faculty Advisor to the Student Chapter at 256-331-5212. For more conference information, visit www.iaap.net.
IAAP is a not-for-profit professional association with 40,000 members and affiliates and over 600 chapters worldwide. The association works in partnership with employees to promote excellence. Its members include administrative assistants, executive secretaries, office coordinators, information specialists, and related administrative professionals. Many corporations, educational institutions, students, and international affiliate organizations also belong to IAAP.
May 12, 2008 - NW-SCC to Hold Open Summer Registration May 27th
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- For students planning to attend Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) for the 2008 summer semester and have not registered, there's still time to do so. NS-SCC will be holding its annual open summer registration May 27, 2008, according to Admissions Director, Tom Carter.
The summer open registration will be held on both the Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell campuses, Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Registration on the Shoals campus will be held in the Workforce Development Center (building 127) while registration on the Phil Campbell campus will be held in the Wallace Administration Building (Building 301). Open registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. break for lunch at 12:30 p.m. and resume for the afternoon session at 4:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m.
Summer classes begin Thursday, May 29th. For more information or to obtain a copy of the summer semester schedule, call (256) 331-5200 or visit the Northwest-Shoals Community College website at www.nwscc.edu.
May 7, 2008 -- NW-SCC Announces SkillsUSA Winners
Muscle Shoals, AL - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is proud to announce its NW-SCC Chapter of Alabama SkillsUSA winners for the 2008 State Competition. The State competition first place gold metal winners will represent NW-SCC in the SkillsUSA National competition in Kansas City, Missouri, June 23-28, 2008.
First Place Winner
Karson Cupp, Muscle Shoals, AL, Carpentry - Gold Medal
Second Place Winners
Kevin Hit, Florence, AL, Cabinetmaking - Silver Medal
Jake Rogers, Phil Campbell, AL, Carpentry - Silver Medal
Third Place Winners
Justin Beasley, Muscle Shoals, AL, Carpentry - Bronze Medal
Will Smitherman, Greenhill, AL, Cabinetmaking - Bronze Medal
According to instructor Charles Hardy, SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives. "We are working together with business and industry to ensure that we have a skilled workforce for many years to come. SkillsUSA helps each student excel," stated Hardy.
SkillsUSA, a national non-profit organization, is devoted to preparing students for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations. It serves more than 260,000 high school, college, and professional members. Alabama has approximately 9.000 members who enjoy this organization's many benefits.
 Karson Cupp |
 Kevin Hite |
 Jake Rogers |
 Justin Beasley |
 Will Smitherman |
May 6, 2008 -- NW-SCC Honors Outstanding Students
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) recently recognized and honored its top students during the college's Honor's Day Programs. Among those honored were the 2007-2008 President's Cup Award recipients, Julie Jarnigan (Shoals campus) and Jeffrey Dick (Phil Campbell campus) and the 2008 Mr. & Ms. NW-SCC for the Shoals and Phil Campbell campuses.
Shoals campus President's Cup winner Julie Jarnigan of Red Bay was also named Ms. NW-SCC 2008 Shoals Campus. Jarnigan is a graduate of Red Bay High School majoring in pre-environmental biology with plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall. Her current GPA is 3.875, and her career goal is to complete a graduate degree in biology and work for a government agency.
At NW-SCC, Jarnigan played on the NW-SCC tennis team, served on the homecoming court and the student leadership council; she earned dean's list (freshman year) and president's list (sophomore year) and served as Vice-President of Fellowship for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Beta chapter. She has also devoted time to various service projects, including the Salvation Army, the Master Gardeners' Association, the American Cancer Society, the Keep America Beautiful Project, the Better World Books Foundation, the NW-SCC Foundation, and the American Heart Association. She is the daughter of Phillip and Cathy Jarnigan.
Phil Campbell campus President's Cup winner Jeffery Dick, a graduate of Red Bay High School, is majoring in Business Administration at Northwest-Shoals, and plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall. His current GPA is 3.979 and his career goal is to complete his Juris Doctorate and work as a Juvenile Court Justice.
At Northwest-Shoals, Dick has been a counselor for Upward Bound, a member of the College Bowl for two years, Secretary/Treasurer of the Student Government Association (SGA), and Vice President of Leadership for Phi Theta Kappa. He was awarded the Where There's a Will There's a Way Scholarship and was selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. He has earned president's list for summer 2006, fall 2006, and spring 2007 and received the Presidential Scholars Award. Dick works at the Red Bay Senior Care Center as Head Dietary Aide, serving over 80 residents and assisting with their nutritional needs. He is the son of Nancy and Danny Hamm of Red Bay.
The President's Cup Award is the most prestigious honor awarded by Northwest-Shoals. The recipients of this award must have maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher. Also, the recipients must have demonstrated leadership while attending NW-SCC and actively participated in community service. Nominations for this award were submitted by the faculty to the Award Committee for the final selection.
Mr. NW-SCC 2008 Shoals campus, Andrew Posey, of Tuscumbia, AL is a Shoals area Home School graduate. He is currently majoring in Computer Information Systems. Posey, vice-president of the Circle K organization, is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Upon graduation, he plans to transfer to the University of North Alabama and continue his studies in Computer Information Systems.
Ms. NW-SCC Phil Campbell campus Bethany Wright of Double Springs, AL is a graduate of Winston County High School. Wright is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, an NW-SCC Ambassador, and participated in Toyland. She is majoring in speech pathology and plans to transfer to the University of Alabama where she will become a speech pathologist.
Mr. NW-SCC 2008 Phil Campbell campus, Brad Hornsby, of Phil Campbell, AL is a graduate of Phil Campbell High School. Hornsby serves as SGA president and has participated in Toyland, and the theatrical performances, "Damn Yankees" and "Little Shop of Horrors." He is majoring in Secondary Education as will continue his education at University of North Alabama to become a teacher.
Honors, awards, and scholarships were presented in several areas for leadership and academic achievement. Recognition of Highest Achievement for a 4.0 grade point average went to Jeffrey Arnold, Florence, Al , Gina Harris, Killen, AL, Christopher Bennett, Killen, AL , Lewis Branscomb, Sheffield, AL, Joshua Lewey, Russellville, AL, Anita Kaye Parrish, Russellville, AL, Kala Ann Jones, Trinity, LA, Timothy Murrell, Loretto, TN, and Ralph Rhodes, Loretto, TN.
May 1, 2008 -Lee Selected by International Honor Society to Serve as a 2008 Faculty Scholar
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Athens State University transfer counselor, Nora Lee, has been selected by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society to serve as a 2008 Faculty Scholar.
"This is a very prestigious honor," said Dr. Glenda Colagross, Vice President of Instruction at NW-SCC. "Only 20 Faculty Scholars are chosen from a pool of international nominees. Lee is a strong supporter of academic excellence, and was instrumental in the initiation of our honors program," added Colagross. During the Honors Institute, Faculty Scholars are responsible for leading seminar groups of 18-22 people in discussions of the issues presented throughout the week.
Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholars serve as seminar leaders during the annual International Honors Institute. In preparation for this role, they attend the Faculty Scholar Conference prior to the Institute. Sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Conference will feature presentations on Phi Theta Kappa's 2008-2010 Honors Study Topic. "The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences," from interdisciplinary, humanities-based perspectives.
The International Honors Institute will be held in San Francisco, California in June, and is a six-day intensive exploration of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic. Participants will hear experts present various aspects of the Honors Study Topic, enjoy field trips related to the topic, and have time to discuss and reflect upon what they have learned.
Lee is co-advisor for the Alpha Zeta Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on the NW-SCC Phil Campbell campus, and for the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni chapter at Athens State University. She joined the staff at Athens State University in 2004, serving as director of the Athens University Centers on both campuses of Northwest-Shoals. She is certified to teach the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development course and volunteers as an instructor to support student success. Prior to coming to Athens University, she taught psychology at Shelton State Community College for 29 years, and served as Phi Theta Kappa advisor during her last two years there.
In addition to her college teaching class, Lee taught horseback riding at her farm, where she also created and served as instructor for Miracle Riders, a riding program for children with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, and Master of Arts in Counseling, with an emphasis on student personnel work in higher education from the University of Alabama (UA), and additional graduate studies at UA in Educational Psychology and Educational Research.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society was founded in 1918 to recognize the academic achievements of students in associate degree programs. The Society has grown from eight charter chapters to more than 1,100 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, and U. S. territories. Phi Theta Kappa offers students opportunities for engaging in scholarly activities, earning academic scholarships, providing service to the community, developing and practicing leadership skills, and enjoying fellowship with other scholars. Students inducted into the Honors Society must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5, and a minimum of 12 hours of academic work.
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APRIL 2008
April 30, 2008 - NW-SCC2nd Annual Welding Competition
Muscle Shoals, AL -- The Advanced Welding Technology Department at Northwest-Shoals Community College will sponsor the 2nd Annual Welding Competition for secondary welding students on Friday, May 2, 2008 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Advanced Welding Technology, Building 108.
There will be four contests: OFC, SMAW fillet, GTAW fillet, GMAW fillet.
Each school will be allowed one contestant in each category; therfore each school is allowed one to four contestants to participate. The judges will consist of Business and Industry partners and prizes (welding tools) will be awarded for the first, second and third place.
For more information regarding the contest, please contact Roger Garner at 331-5254 or email to wgarner@nwscc.edu.
April 30, 2008 -Former Alabama Football All-American to Speak at NW-SCC Commencement
Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will conduct its 2008 graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 9, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the Shoals campus in the Patriot Center (gymnasium) and Saturday, May 10, 2008, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for the Phil Campbell campus in the Patriot Center (gymnasium).
According to the NW-SCC Vice President of Instruction' s Office, approximately 410 students have completed requirement for graduation during the 2007-2008 academic year. Approximately 215 students plan to participate in the graduation commencement to be held Friday night and Saturday morning.
Keynote speaker for the graduation commencement is former University of Alabama Football All-American, John Croyle. Croyle serves as Founder and Executive Director of Big Oak Ranch, Inc. which includes three school/ranches dedicated to a quality, Christian home and education for children who are "...simply needing a chance." according to Croyle.
- Big Oak Boys' Ranch in Gadsden, Alabama (1974)
- Big Oak Girls' Ranch in Springville, Alabama (1988)
- Westbrook Christian School in Rainbow City, Alabama (1990)
A reception, honoring graduates, begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening in the Hospitality House on the Shoals campus immediately following graduation. The Phil Campbell campus hosts its reception Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the student center after the graduation ceremony. The reception will be followed by a pinning ceremony for the students receiving their associate of applied science degree in nursing at 11:00 a.m. in the Bevill Fine Arts Center.
The Alpha Sigma Beta (Shoals campus) and Alpha Zeta Iota (Phil Campbell campus) Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Northwest-Shoals will host "Project Graduation", an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community. The organization asks graduates, their families and others attending to bring books and canned foods to the commencement ceremonies. The proceeds of the effort will be used to benefit non-profit organizations in the community.
April 22, 2008 - Spring Phi Theta Kappa Induction Held at NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus
Phil Campbell , AL -- Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) inducted 20 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Alpha Sigma Beta Chapter on the Phil Campbell campus at the organization's spring ceremony recently.
Induction into Phi Theta Kappa is held twice a year at NW-SCC, once in the fall and once in the spring. Students who earn a 3.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours the previous semester are invited to join the honor society.
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of tw0-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.
The following NW-SCC Shoals campus students were honored with membership this spring:
| Jacob Berry | Bear Creek |
| John Bolton | Hamilton |
| Shelly Cooper | Russellville |
| Jordan Dollar | Hackleburg |
| Daniel Farris | Lynn |
| Shelia Farris | Haleyville |
| Serena Gober | Red Bay |
| Alex Hazy | Florence |
| Rachel Howard | Russellville |
| Leslie Huckaba | Russellville |
| James Jones | Hamilton |
| Jeremiah Koonce | Double Springs |
| Jessica Malone | Russellville |
| Megan Pounders | Phil Campbell |
| James Shackelford | Hackleburg |
| Francis Smith | Hackleburg |
| Brett Thomas | Phil Campbell |
| Linda Tidwell | Double springs |
| Eric Todd | Phil Campbell |
| Leslie Winsted | Spruce Pine |
Phi Theta Kappa Phil Campbell Campus Officers
Front Row, L-R: Leslie Huckaba, Jeremiah Koonce, Megan Pounders, Jessica Malone
Back Row, L-R: Jacob Berry, Jordan Dollar, Sarah Nichols, Eric Todd
April 22, 2008 - Spring Phi Theta Kappa Induction Held at NW-SCC Shoals Campus
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) inducted 31 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Alpha Sigma Beta Chapter on the Shoals campus at the organization's spring ceremony recently.
Induction into Phi Theta Kappa is held twice a year at NW-SCC, once in the fall and once in the spring. Students who earn a 3.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours the previous semester are invited to join the honor society.
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of tw0-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.
The following NW-SCC Shoals campus students were honored with membership this spring:
| Tyler Garlin Alexander | Florence |
| Robert Adam Aycock | Muscle Shoals |
| Chessie Somer Behel | Florence |
| Jeffrey Michael Bolger | Madison |
| Anna Elizabeth Bradford | Florence |
| Brittney Nicole Bradford | Killen |
| Elenta Dean Coffey | Hillsboro |
| Terry W. Collier | Sheffield |
| William Corey Cox | Five Points, TN |
| Tijuana Crenshaw | Florence |
| Joy Dickinson Daly | Florence |
| Elizabeth Ellis Engelman | Russellville |
| Kelley Eugenia Gillespie | Red Bay |
| Tammie Lee Gorsuch | Florence |
| Matthew Todd Grigsby | Florence |
| Tiffany Michelle Hamm | Sheffield |
| Adriane Nichole Hannah | Florence |
| Logan Graham Hester | Florence |
| Faye E. Keeton | Lexington |
| Brittany Lenea Kimbrough | Killen |
| Eric Denton Oakley | Florence |
| Donette Marie Olive | Tuscumbia |
| Marcus M. Olive | Tuscumbia |
| Katherine Grace Posey | Tuscumbia |
| Angela Cerece Priest | Cherokee |
| Anna Megan Spurgeon | Muscle Shoals |
| Linda Suzanne Stacy | Florence |
| Tia S. Stone | Russellville |
| William Edward Vaden | Florence |
| Emma Francis West | Iron City, TN |
| Margaret Grace Williams | Sheffield |
Phi Theta Kappa Shoals Campus Officers
L-R: Julie Jarnigan, Krysta Orrick, Christie Louallen, Stephanie Buffaloe, Jacque Jefferys
April 21, 2008 - Dick and Stults Named to All-USA/All-Alabama Academic Team
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students have been named to the Alabama Community College System's All-Alabama Academic Team, Jeffery Dick of Red Bay and Taylor Stults of Haleyville were two out of 48 students recognized throughout the system for this honor during an awards banquet at Birmingham's Wynfrey Hotel.
Dick, an Accounting major at the NW-SCC Phil Campbell campus, plans to transfer to the University of Alabama and to pursue a degree in Accounting. According to Dick, he would like to continue his education at a law school of his choosing and become a lawyer.
He has maintained a 3.797 grade point average and has been named to the Dean's & President's list for his outstanding academic achievements. He serves the Alpha Zeta Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa as Vice President of Leadership, and is very active in various community service projects.
Stults, a Business Administration major at NW-SCC, plans to transfer to the University of North Alabama and to pursue a degree in Business Administration. According to Stults, he would like to continue his education into the medical school of his choosing and become a doctor of Chiropractic Medicine.
He has maintained a 3.5 grade point average and has been named to the Dean's & President's list for his outstanding academic achievements. He serves the Alpha Zeta Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa as Vice President of Communication and Fellowship, and is very active in various community service projects.
The students were honored before an audience of almost 400 that included their parents and families and college presidents, deans, and faculty from throughout the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), and representatives from several universities. Representing 25 colleges within the system, they were recognized for their academic achievement and distinguished leadership.
"Excellence in whatever you choose to do in your life will make you stand out, and excellence is what will make each of every one of you a leader in your field and in your communities. We need good leaders." ACCS Chancellor Bradley Byrne told the honorees. "Good leaders work hard and distinguish themselves by the quality of who they are as human beings and what they know they can do through the power of intellect."
In 1991, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the American Association of Community Colleges, and USA Today joined together to launch the All-USA National Academic Team Program that recognizes outstanding two-year college students across the nation. The All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program was founded in 1995 to complement the national recognition program.
April 16, 2008 - NW-SCC presents Northwest Idol Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
Phil Campbell, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter, presents the Northwest Idol singing competition to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Contestants five years-old and up will have the opportunity to become the next Northwest Idol. Preliminaries will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 a.m. to noon at the NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus Bevill Center. The event will feature three age categories: five to 12 year-olds, 13 - 19 year-olds, and 20 & up. Ten contestants from each group will then be selected for the final performance.
The finale will take place from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus Bevill Center and is open to tthe public. Admission is $5.00. Proceeds from the Northwest Idol contest will go the the American Cancer Society.
Contest entry fee is $15.00 per individual. There will be no group performances. Each participant will sing one song of his or her choice. All music must be on CD; no tapes will be accepted.
The contest will feature first place winners from each of the three age categories and one Northwest Idol Grand Prize winner. The winner will receive a prize package worth over $300 dollars consisting of studio recording time, gifts from local merchants, and the chance to be aired on the radio.
For more information call Rachel Trapp 256-331-6288 or 256-331-6323 (leave message).
April 7, 2008 - NW-SCC to Celebrate Community College Month through Special Events
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, AL -- In honor of National Community College Month, Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) would like to announce a schedule of special events of the month of April.
Complete Schedule of Events:
- Wednesday, April 9: The Shoals campus will be co-hosting a Career Fair with the Times Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Patriot Center (gym). The Phil Campbell campus will be hosting its annual Senior Day for High School seniors from Franklyn County & Haleyville city school systems.
- Friday, April 11: The Shoals campus will be hosting its annual Senior Day for High School seniors from Colbert & Lawrence city and county school systems.
- Tuesday, April 15: The spring Program Advisory Committee dinner meeting will be held on the Shoals campus at 6:30 p.m. in the Patriot Center.
- Wednesday, April 16: The Phil Campbell campus will host "Spring Fling", an event for students and friends, to enjoy games & activities along with hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks. Classes will be dismissed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17: Patriots for Christ will host a luncheon for NW-SCC faculty and staff in honor of Community College Month in the Hospitality House on the Shoals Campus at 12 noon. NW-SCC will host a luncheon for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on the Phil Campbell Campus.
- Tuesday, April 22: The Shoals campus will be hosting Honor's Night to recognize student accomplishments and academic excellence at 6:00 p.m. in the Patriot Center (gym).
- Thursday, April 24: The Shoals campus will host "Spring Fling", an event for students and friends to enjoy games & activities along with hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks. Classes will be dismissed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Phil Campbell campus will be hosting Honor's Night to recognize student accomplishments and academic excellence at 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 25: The Shoals campus will be hosting its annual Senior Day for High School seniors from Florence City & Lauderdale County school systems.
April 2, 2008 - NW-SCC Continuing Education Class & Workshop Announcements
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Continuing Education announces its class and workshop offerings for April 2008.
- Fitness Center Workout - Offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be available in the month of April. The cost is $30.00 for a three-month membership. Hours are 6:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m., M-F, and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, closed Sunday. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Beginning Floral Arranging - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Mondays, April 14 through May 19 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $60.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Beginning Sign Language - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Mondays, April 14 through May 19 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Shoals Campus, Building 115. Cost is $70.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
- Intermediate Conversational Spanish - offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College's Department of Community Services, will be held Saturdays, April 15 - May 15 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Shoals Campus. Cost is $70.00. Call 331-5221 to register.
April 1, 2008 - NW-SCC to host College Financial Aid Workshop
Muscle Shoals, AL -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a College Financial Aid Workshop on Monday, April 7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. on the Shoals campus in the Bevill Center, Environmental Lab.
The event is sponsored by Northwest-Shoals and Educational Talent Search Projects.
NW-SCC Financial Aid Director, Joel Parris, will present information on various forms of financial assistance for attending any college or university.
'The event is free. For details, Call Kathy Benson at 331-5488 or 331-6230.
April 1, 2008 - NW-SCC to host FREE ACT Workshop
The event is sponsored by Northwest-Shoals and Education Talent Search Projects.
NW-SCC will prepare future ACT participants in areas of English, Math and Science Reasoning.
The event is free. For details, call Kathy Benson at 331-5488 or 331-6230.