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Legislation Filed to Expand TVCC Board of Trustees

Press release

AUSTIN — Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), along with Rep. Stuart Spitzer, M.D. (R-Kaufman) and Rep. John Wray (R-Waxahachie) have filed SB 347 and HB 916 which will allow for the expansion of the number of members which will serve on the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC).

“Trinity Valley Community College has seen a lot of growth in the area they represent,” said Senator Nichols. “The expansion of the Board of Trustees at TVCC will allow them to provide the opportunity for more areas to be represented.”

According to Dr. Glendon Forgey, President of TVCC, the expansion of their governing board will provide greater representation for more of the districts residents as well as provide possibilities for additional educational opportunities for TVCC service area residents. This will also encourage annexation of school districts not currently in the district, which would allow students in those districts to take advantage of much lower in-district tuition and fee rates. Continue reading “Legislation Filed to Expand TVCC Board of Trustees”

HCJC Alumni Gather for Athletes

A group of faithful Henderson County Junior College (now Trinity Valley Community College) alumni gathered Saturday, January 17, at their alma mater to enjoy good fellowship and support a new generation of athletes. The group has met for the past six years, and among those who returned this year were (from left) Jimmy Dunn (football, 1959-60); Jackie Pitts (football, 1959-60); Milton Lehman (basketball, 1958-60); Red McKaskle (basketball, 1957-59); Leon Spencer (basketball/football, 1957-59); Boyce Phillips (basketball, 1959-60); and James Sprinkle (football, 1959-60).

Rogers Honored by TVCC Faculty Association

Trinity Valley Community College Faculty Association President Robert Lumpkins (right) presents Amy Rogers with a plaque recognizing her service as past president of the Faculty Association Executive Council from 2012-2014. The presentation was made during TVCC’s in-service activities Tuesday, January 13, on the Athens campus.

TVCC Softball Signs Nine Players

A signing ceremony for nine high school softball players was held Thursday morning at Trinity Valley Community College. Signing to play for the Lady Cardinals during the 2015-16 semester were Breana Florez (3B/2B, Cypress Creek HS), Alyssa Delos Santos (C/3B, Cypress Fair HS), Haley Joiner (OF, Timber Creek HS), Anna Wilhoite (C/3B, Waxahachie HS), Madison McDonald (P, George Ranch HS), Mikayla Castro (SS, New Caney HS), Courtney Johnson (P/SS, Greenville HS), Kayla Trekell (OF/P, Diboll HS) and Tori Hedrick (3B, Magnoila West HS).

TVCC Faculty, Staff Recognized for Military Service

TVCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement Mary Nicholson (left) presents a red, white and blue military cord to faculty member Marshall Reeves during spring in-service Wednesday. Reeves and his wife, Iris (not pictured), each received a cord in recognition of their military service.

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

Trinity Valley Community College’s Spring 2015 in-service included a new wrinkle Wednesday morning.

All faculty and staff in attendance who have served in the military were asked to stand and each was presented with a red, white and blue cord that can be worn during graduation ceremonies. TVCC began the practice of awarding these recognition cords during fall graduation in December 2014. Each graduate wore the cord with their regalia and their branch of service was called out with their name. Continue reading “TVCC Faculty, Staff Recognized for Military Service”