News and Events
Nursing Faculty Bring Recognition to South College
Two faculty members with the South College School of Nursing have brought distinction to the college through their endeavors outside the classroom. Dr. Shu-li Chen, partnering with Dr. Janet Brown from the University of Tennessee, presented findings from their research study at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society in New Orleans. The study is entitled: Factors Associated with Individuals Completing Family Caregiving Training Programs.
Meanwhile, Associate Professor of Nursing Rebecca Yarnell MSN, RN has been selected by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, (NCSBN), to serve as an item writer/reviewer for the National Council for Licensing Exams, (NCLEX-RN). Her appointment was approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and is a two-year tenure.
Legal Studies Faculty Published
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Dr. Mike Miller recently co-authored the book "Report Writing for Police and Correctional Officers." The book provides potential and in-service officers an opportunity to strengthen their writing ability by presenting a brief introduction to the written English language, as well as specific police and correctional related report writing skills.
WAC Writing Contest Winners Announced
The selection committee for the 2011 South College Writing Across the Curriculum Writing Contest is pleased to announce the following winners:
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Fiction First Place: James Scott Smith for “A Day in Paradise”
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Non-Fiction First Place: James Conner for “The Eloquence of Expression: Prometheus Unbound
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Fiction Second Place: Holly Hipp for “Tackle and Pull”
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Non-Fiction Second Place: Heather St. John for “Grease is the Word”
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Fiction Third Place: John Wayne Wilson for “Ode to Old Grey”
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Non-Fiction Third Place: Don Raines for “Fences”
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Fiction Honorable Mention: Heather McDaniel for “Personal Paradise”
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Non-Fiction Honorable Mention: Stacie Mae Turner for “See Jane Run”
Congratulation to these writers, and thank you to all students who submitted an entry.
Elizabeth Green Receives Legal Association Scholarships
Congratulations to Elizabeth Green, recipient of three scholarships from Tennessee legal associations. Beth is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, anticipating graduation in 2012. She received the Tennessee Paralegal Association, Lawassa B. Jones Memorial Scholarship, the Melissa McCary-Dukes Scholarship from the Tennessee Legal Assistant Association, and the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association Scholarship. Congratulations to Ms. Green for her accomplishments!
Juvenile Justice Class Assists Knox County Youth
Students from Dr. Doug Devaney’s fall quarter Juvenile Justice class recently worked together on a class project designed to assist a local youth detention agency. A book drive was held by the students for the Richard Bean Detention Center and the facility’s library. A very large box of books was delivered to the center’s director, Mr. Richard Bean. In a show of gratitude for the donation, the students were given an extensive tour of the detention facility. Mr. Devaney commented that the project gave the students an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the juvenile justice system in Knoxville.
New Officers Selected for Pre-Professional Health Club
The new Fall Quarter saw new officers and new direction for the Pre-Professional Health Club at South College. Elected to the positions of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary for PPHC were Holly Hipp, James Herbert, Alicia Gilbert, and Amber Joseph respectively. The club’s first presentation of science-oriented speakers featured Dr. Madhu Dhar speaking on the subject of stem cell research. For additional information on all PPHC activities and events, you can contact club advisor, Mr. Gary Cooper, (gcooper@southcollegetn.edu or 251-1855).
Congratulations to Staci Garner
Staci Garner is a recipient of a Project for Continuing Education (PCE) grant awarded by Chapter S of the Philanthropic Educational Organization for women, (P.E.O.) sisterhood. Staci was presented with the grant by the chapter’s PCE Grant Chair, Joy Johnson at a luncheon celebrating her award. Staci is a single mother of three small children and is pursuing an associate’s degree in criminal justice. Once completed, she hopes to then pursue her bachelor’s degree. In addition to PCE grants, the P.E.O. sisterhood also provides low-interest educational loans to qualified women, as well as international peace scholarships and scholarships for advance study. For more information, please contact Dean Hillegas at 293-4539 or chillegas@southcollegetn.edu.
