Category: TVCC

By Jason Larson/TVCC Public Information

The packed parking lots and the crowded corridors can only mean one thing – classes are back in session at Trinity Valley Community College.

The Fall 2014 semester got off to a great start on Monday, with a little more than 3,200 students beginning classes on the Athens campus either on-site or via the Internet. The TVCC Terrell campus saw just under 2,100 students enroll, around 1,100 signed up in Palestine and the Health Science Center in Kaufman welcomed around 400 students.

“TVCC is looking forward to another great year.  We welcome the new faculty and staff that have started with the new academic year,” said TVCC President Dr. Glendon Forgey, who is in his seventh year at the college. “The Athens campus students will see some changes, the most notable being a remodeling of the cafeteria with many more food selections. The Student Engagement area has many new activities planned to get students involved, as well.” Continue reading “Good First Week For TVCC”

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

The 54th line of the Trinity Valley Community College Cardettes was introduced before a packed house in the Student Union Ballroom on the Athens campus earlier this month.

The Cardettes, 38 dancers and four escorts strong this season, will make their debut this Saturday during halftime of the TVCC football game against Tyler Junior College. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Bruce Field in Athens.

“This is a very talented group with a unique spark about them,” TVCC Cardette director Darla Mansfield said. “They are ready to raise the bar for the entire organization.” Continue reading “TVCC Cardettes Introduce 54th Line”

Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information Officer

Let’s be honest – college cafeteria food doesn’t have the greatest reputation. But a major summer renovation is about to change all of that at Trinity Valley Community College.

When students returned to classes for the Fall 2014 semester this week, many discovered the cafeteria had been replaced with a much-improved dining experience. The renovated cafeteria has been rebranded as “The Nest,” providing the campus with upgrades in food quality, variety, service, facilities and retail offerings.

The changes were set into motion when the current campus dining contract expired on May 31. A comprehensive college committee consisting of faculty, staff and students was selected to set specifications for the next service provider. That committee scored proposals from four companies based on factors including the quality of meal program options and overall improvements. Continue reading “‘The Nest’ debuts at TVCC”

Arturo Barrios of Athens, right, gets a book from Malcolm Quattlebaum at the Cardinal Bookstore on the first day of the Fall 2014 semester at Trinity Valley Community College on Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, TVCC’s Student Life department will throw a Plaza Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Welcome Week activities to officially welcome back students.