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NW-SCC presents Transfer Days
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Muscle Shoals, Ala. -- Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces
Transfer Day on the Shoals campus on Tuesday, February 19th and the Phil
Campbell campus on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008. The event will be held
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on both campuses.
Transfer Day, held annually, provides an opportunity for students to visit
with four-year college representatives and gather valuable information on
transferring and scholarships. Students will also be given the chance to
meet with National Armed Forces representatives as well as representatives
from area hospitals.
"Our students look forward to Transfer Day," stated Tom Carter, Director of
Admissions. "This is a wonderful way to introduce our students to the
opportunities that lie ahead of them after graduation. Many of them are
seeking additional information to determine whether or not to go on to a
four-year school, while others have made their decisions and are in
investigating transfer scholarship opportunities or other viable options.
We are seeing more transfer scholarships being awarded each year," he added.
Transfer Day will include up to 35 colleges from Alabama, Tennessee,
Mississippi, four area hospitals, all branches of the military and the
Tennessee Valley Authority. |
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NW-SCC HOSTS THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY |
January 24, 2008
College News for Immediate Release
Muscle Shoals, Ala. - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) in
cooperation with The Alabama College System, and The University of Alabama
System, will offer a special session of the Alabama Community College
Leadership Academy which will showcase Dr. Sanford Shugart, President,
Valencia Community College in Orlando, FL. on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
Dr. "Sandy" Shugart, will present "The Learning College of the 21st
Century," to the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy at the
Workforce Development Center on the Shoals campus of Northwest-Shoals in
Muscle Shoals, AL.
On Wednesday, January 30th, prior to meeting with the Leadership Academy,
Dr. Shugart will make two presentations to Northwest-Shoals Faculty and
Staff for professional development. At 11:00 a.m. Dr. Shugart will be
speaking on "The Learning College of the 21st Century." Then at 2:30 p.m.
he will be addressing issues such as "Student Retention", "Teaching,
Learning, and Classroom Environments", and "Student Learning Styles."
Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, is one of the nation's
largest and most celebrated community colleges, widely know for academic
excellence. Its Learning Center Initiative yields extremely high rates of
graduation and outstanding services to business.
The Mission of The Academy, a Certificate Program for Dynamic Community
College Leadership, is to prepare future Alabama community college leaders
by enhancing their leadership and management skills for an environment of
change and to promote active partnership within postsecondary education.
As part of the seminars, Academy participants learn from nationally
recognized community college educational leaders, as well as experts in the
State of Alabama. The Academy includes local site visits, and participants
have opportunities to interact with Alabama community college presidents,
state leaders, and members of the Alabama College System.
Participants completing The Academy will receive Continuing Education Unit
(CEU) credit. The CEU has been designated to recognize the efforts made by
individuals in approved continuing education programs.
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NW-SCC ADULT EDUCATION IS PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS |
January 24, 2008
College News for Immediate Release
Phil Campbell, Ala. – Northwest-Shoals Community College’s (NW-SCC) Adult
Education Program is forming local partnerships to better aid students.
The NW-SCC Adult Education Program is partnering with the Alabama Army
National Guard, Vocational Rehabilitation, CareerLinks (Sheffield, Decatur, & Hamilton), Departments of Human Resources (Colbert & Lauderdale Counties),
the JOBS Program and several programs within the college. “In an effort to
reach those individuals who need the services of the Adult Education Program, we continually strive to establish highly effective partnerships
with local agencies in order to facilitate education and training to enhance the overall quality of life for the area’s residents,” stated NW-SCC Adult
Education Director, Donnie Sweeney.
The Adult Education Program assists not only high school education, but also
encourages work readiness and postsecondary education. “By partnering
internally at the college we can aid our students in reaching both their
education and employment goals,” stated Sweeney. Some internal college
partners include the WorkKeys Testing, Student Support Services, the Youth
Success Program and the Career Services Center.
Targeting undereducated adults, the Adult Education Program serves
individuals who are 16 years of age or older. Enrollment is open-ended and
clients progress at their own rate as they advance toward achieving their
literacy goal(s). Curriculum components consist of GED Preparation, On-line
GED classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Workforce Credential
Assessment providing students with a WorkKeys/Career Readiness Certificate. “Our Adult Education Program has a staff of skilled and committed
instructors who truly care about our students and provide their students
with the individual attention they require. Classes are free and open
entry; meaning there is no charge and new students are accepted on a weekly
basis not just at the beginning of a school semester,” stated Sweeney.
Last fiscal year the Adult Education program served over 900 clients. As of
October 31, 2007, there were 425 students enrolled in Adult Education / GED
Preparation classes with 11-day classes, nine night classes and one on-line
class currently in session. There are three ESL classes offered consisting
of one day class and two night classes. These classes are located in the
service areas of Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, and Lawrence Counties and in
Haleyville. For more information, you may contact the Adult Education
program at 256.331.5440. |
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NW-SCC ANNOUNCES ART SCHOLARSHIP
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January 23, 2008
College News for Immediate Release
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, Ala. - Northwest-Shoals Community College
(NW-SCC) is taking applications for an Art Scholarship for the 2008-2009
academic year. The scholarship will pay $750 per semester toward tuition
and fees for a student majoring in Art.
Interested High School Seniors should complete a Scholarship Application
from the Financial Aid Office or High School Counselor's office. Applicants
will also need to submit a CD representing a variety of their artwork by
March 3, 2008. A brief explanation of their desire to study art should be
included as well.
All submissions should be labeled with the artist's contact. Entries must
arrive no later than March 3, 2008. Artwork in frames will not be accepted.
Selected applicants will be contacted to interview with the Art faculty.
Scholarship recipients must declare Art as a major, maintain at least a 2.5
G.P.A. & remain enrolled on a full-time basis.
The Art Department offers classes in: Photography, Ceramics, Painting,
Drawing, 2-dimensional Composition, 3-dimensional Composition, Computer
Graphics, Art Appreciation & Art History Survey I. Students interested in
exploring these offerings should apply for this scholarship.
For additional information or questions, please contact Jan Frederick at
256.331.5494 jfrederick@nwscc.edu or Jonathan Cain at 256.331.5433
jcain@nwscc.edu. |
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Class & Workshop Offerings for January
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Northwest-Shoals Community College’s Department of Continuing Education announces classes & workshops for Jaunary
INTERIOR DECORATING- Pulling Your Rooms Together
Course # CEI 111A
Do you get confused when making decisions on paint and fabric colors, window treatments, accessories, or furniture arrangements for your home? Join us in this fun, informative, non-technical hands-on class. You will learn to coordinate fabric colors, window treatments, accessorize and to arrange your furniture. Several field trips to area homes are planned.
Jan. 18 – Feb. 12 (6 sessions) Tuesdays 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00
PHOTOGRAPHY I
Course # CEI 121S
In this Basic Photography class, you will learn skills to help you take better pictures. Whether you have a digital or 35mm camera, the basics are the same. You will learn the proper way to hold the camera, focus, the meaning of depth or field, an ISO and when to use it, and shutter exposure. You will learn the meaning of aperture; F.4; F.5.6, 8 etc; different lens 35mm, 50mm, 105 mm and how to use it, care of your camera, weather effects on your camera, how to take sports pictures, fast action pictures, fire works, etc., the use and understanding of flash.
Jan. 28 – Mar. 3 (6 sessions) Mondays 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00
BEGINNING SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCING
Course # CEI 108F
Social dancing is great fun! In this class you will learn basic steps for both smooth and Latin dances. Our instructor, Brenda Morissette, has danced and trained with national level teachers, coaches and competitors from across the country. Ballroom dance is a stress reducing, low impact physical and mental activity. Ballroom dance also brings the opportunity for new friendships with people who are learning to dance just as you are.
Jan. 22 – Mar. 4 (7 sessions) Tuesday s 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Cost: $30.00
WATERCOLOR: A BEGINNING CLASS
Course# CEI125J
This initial foray into the medium of watercolor painting will offer a basic understanding of the materials, techniques and procedures in the creation of watercolor painting. Students will learn to prepare a sheet of watercolor paper to receive a painting, methods and techniques in the application of watercolor paint and the proper framing of a finished work of art. Composition, color theory and archival materials will be discussed in this class.
Jan. 22 – Feb 12 (4 sessions) Tuesdays 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost: $40.00
MEDICAL CODING
Course # CEI131G
Northwest-Shoals Community College in conjunction with Mr. Curtis Cherry, CPC will offer a Medical Coding Course during the spring semester. Mr. Cherry received his Certified Professional Coding Certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders-AAPC. This 80-hour coding certification-training course will prepare the individual to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. For those who would like to take the exam to become fully certified but do not meet the required two-years experience, this course will allow one year to be waived. Once the requirement is met, the coder will move from being an apprentice (CPC-A) to a fully qualified Certified Professional Coder (CPC). The course will also help the experienced coder become better at what they do as well as introduce the novice to an innovative rewarding career. Topics include:
• Coding of anesthesia
• Coding of surgery
• Coding of radiology
• Coding of pathology/laboratory
• Coding of medicine
• Coding of conventions
• Evaluation and management services using ICD09-CM, CPT and HCPCS
• Medical terminology as it applies to medical coding
If you are seeking a rewarding career in the medical profession, this course is designed especially for you. If you would like more information go to the following web site.
http://www/aapc/com/certification/exam/exams.html or call Mr. Curtis Cherry at 256-585-2037.
Jan. 15 – Apr. 15 (26 sessions) Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $699.00
ACT REVIEW Course # CEI 140R
This 9-hour course is designed to prepare students with intensive work on English, mathematics, science and reading along with test taking tips. You will learn to approach this test in terms of accuracy, timing, what to study and how to reduce test anxiety.
Jan. 17 – Jan. 31 (3 sessions) Thursday 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00 (includes book)
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NW-SCC Invites You to Mush with Us!
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January 10, 2008
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, Ala. – Northwest-Shoals Community College
(NW-SCC) will host a dog sledding and cross-country skiing course near Ely,
Minnesota from February 8th through February 14th, 2008.
The college is cooperating with Outward Bound Professional to offer this
cold-weather learning adventure. Tuition is $750.00. Airfare will be
announced by January 15th. Enrollment is limited to nine participants. For
additional details, contact Dr. Bob England at 331-5309.
The Introduction to Dog Sledding Course at NW-SCC is just one of the many
aspects of the outdoors to be explored in the Outdoor Leadership Program at
Northwest-Shoals. Other courses leading toward an Associate in Science
degree in Outdoor Leadership include Wilderness First Responder
Certification, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Hiking and Canoeing, etc.
The above courses of study are designed to transfer to several four-year
colleges and prepare students for immediate service guiding and teaching. |
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Northwest-Shoals Provides FREE Summer Class to Graduating High School
Seniors
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January 8, 2008
Muscle Shoals & Phil Campbell, Ala. -- Northwest-Shoals Community College
(NW-SCC) is providing a "Jump Start" on education for the 2008 graduating
class. This summer scholarship program is designed to help graduating
seniors get an early start on college by awarding them one free class.
Each year thousands of dollars selected for Federal Financial Aid (Pell
Grant) go untapped. "This program is intended to help students apply for
the unused funds," stated Joel Parris, NW-SCC Financial Aid Director.
"These funds along with the summer scholarship program are selected to help
college freshman prepare for their future while saving time and money. We
want to encourage students to apply early for Federal Aid. Those not
receiving Federal Aid will still be eligible for summer scholarships," stated Parris.
Students who graduate from high school in spring 2008 with the Standard or
Advanced High School Diploma are eligible to apply. The scholarship has no
effect on any other financial aid and it will not affect plans to attend
another school in the fall. To qualify for the free tuition scholarship,
students should complete the following by the priority deadline of April 1,
2008:
1) Complete the 2007-2008 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form using 2006 income
information. This application can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or
through the mail.
2) Complete the NW-SCC application for admission. The application is
obtainable from the high school counselor or at NW-SCC. There is no
application fee.
3) Approximately three weeks after submitting your financial aid forms, all
students should contact the NW-SCC Financial Aid office for further
assistance. Those not qualifying for Financial Aid will be eligible to
apply for a summer scholarship.
Once this process is completed, the student will then receive information on
college placement testing, advising and registration for the 2008 summer
semester. Students taking advantage of the "Jump Start" program will be
given the opportunity to register early for academic, technical, day,
evening or online courses.
According to Wanda Lewis, Director of Testing and Advising, early
registration opportunities will be available. "It is important that we make
every effort to ensure the transition to college is an easy one. With this
in mind, we will provide general information, advising and evening early
registration sessions for our scholarship recipients," stated Lewis.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office on the Shoals Campus
at 256.331.5364 or on the Phil Campbell Campus at 256.331.6232 |
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