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TVCC to Offer Non-Credit Ceramics Course in Spring Semester

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

Got time on your hands this spring? How about putting some clay on them?

Beginning in the Spring 2015 semester, Trinity Valley Community College will offer a non-credit ceramics course. The college previously has offered ceramics courses that combined credit and non-credit students in the same class. This class is unique, said Dean of Continuing and Workforce Education Gayla Roberts, in that a portion of it will be geared toward teaching students how to potentially use their skills in a business context.

“Over the years, we’ve had a lot of people take this course simply as a connection to the arts,” Roberts said. “Now we’re adding this component that will allow students to develop a skill for a small business.” Continue reading “TVCC to Offer Non-Credit Ceramics Course in Spring Semester”

TVCC Holds Retirement Party for Janice Sutton

TVCC Vice President of Instruction Dr. Jerry King (left) shares a light-hearted moment with Learning Resource Center Director Janice Sutton during her retirement party Tuesday. Sutton, a Mabank native and Henderson County Junior College graduate, has been with the college for 14 years.

TVCC Holds Retirement Party for Nancy Love

Nancy Love (left) embraces friend and longtime co-worker Vicki Dossett during a retirement party held in Love’s honor Monday at Trinity Valley Community College. Love, who works in school relations, is bidding farewell to the college after 21 years as a full-time employee.

TVCC to Offer Hip Hop Dance Class During Spring Semester

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

It’s time to get your groove on – for credit.

For the first time, Trinity Valley Community College will offer a Hip Hop dance class beginning in the Spring 2015 semester. The class will be held Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. and will be taught by Sarah Cadungug, assistant choreographer for the TVCC Cardettes.

This first class is being offered for males only. Cadungug said she and Cardette Director Darla Mansfield began talking about offering a Hip Hop class last spring when they noticed a large number of male dancing groups at a competition attended by TVCC’s Showgirls. Continue reading “TVCC to Offer Hip Hop Dance Class During Spring Semester”

TVCC Teaming Up with AEDC, Chamber on Seminar Series

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

The Trinity Valley Community College Small Business Development Center and the Athens Economic Development Corporation are once again teaming up to offer training and resources aimed to put aspiring or existing business owners a step closer to success.

The SBDC and AEDC will offer a high-level “Going Into Business/Building A Winning Business” seminar over seven sessions beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20. The seminar will continue each Monday, concluding on March 2. Each seminar will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. This year, the Athens Chamber of Commerce has joined the effort as a co-sponsor.

The goal of the class – which will be limited to 18 participants – will be to generate a business plan to aid a local start-up or to draft a thorough proposal for expansion of an existing business. This will be a fast-paced program and will require contact with an SBDC business advisor regularly outside the class. Continue reading “TVCC Teaming Up with AEDC, Chamber on Seminar Series”