News

Spotlighted below is the latest from CCWC.

 

Also check out the following latest news from CCWC's three partner colleges of Paul D. Camp Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College), and Tidewater Community College, as well as the Virginia Community College System.

ChefsGO Graduate Driven to Succeed

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Apr 7, 2022
Thomas Nelson President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon and Gregory Whitfield were all smiles at the 2022 ChefsGO graduation in February. Gregory Whitfield says cooking is about the only thing he knows how to do. Ever since he was small, it has interested him. Nearly all of his jobs have been in the restaurant or fast-food industries.

Summer Work & Operations Schedule Begins May 16

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Apr 7, 2022
The summer work schedule of four nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and four hours Friday runs May 16 through Aug. 5. New this year are virtual Fridays.  The College will be closed on May 30 for Memorial Day, June 20 for Juneteenth, and July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Office hours will be adjusted during the weeks in which these holidays are observed. Summer  WORK SCHEDULE for full-time personnel, unless otherwise approved:

College Board Committee Meetings Upcoming

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Apr 7, 2022
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board’s Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Hampton campus in room 717, Hampton III located at 525 Butler Farm Rd. The committee will discuss curriculum matters. The following day at 9 a.m., the Board’s Budget and Finance committee will meet  in room 717, Hampton III to discuss financial matters.   The committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

TCC Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” April 8-16

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Apr 5, 2022
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Tidewater Community College is offering the community live theatre in its Black Box Theater on Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. TCC Theatre brings “The Merchant of Venice” to the stage for six performances, April 8-16. As in the original production, “The Merchant of Venice” features […] The post TCC Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” April 8-16 appeared first on TCC Today.

College's PTK Chapter Repeats Success

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Apr 1, 2022
Thomas Nelson's chapter of PTK had reasons to celebrate at a regional conference. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Burge-Hall) Thomas Nelson’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society faced many challenges the past year. One of those was a positive challenge: trying to continue a run of excellence. That challenge was met, as the College earned six awards at the recent regional conference, including receiving prestigious 5-star status.

Romero Named Keynote Speaker for May 16 Graduation

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Apr 1, 2022
Dr. Jonathan Romero, a Thomas Nelson College Board member and alumnus, has been selected as the keynote speaker for the College’s 53rd Commencement Exercises. Romero, a clinical assistant professor in Old Dominion University’s School of Nursing, graduated from Thomas Nelson in May 2011. He also has degrees from Fort Hays State University, Walden University, and Regis College. Before joining ODU’s faculty, he was at Hampton University for almost four years. In addition, he’s a certified surgical assistant/registered nurse.

Nick Martins moving on to GMU

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Mar 31, 2022
One of Camp Community College’s top starting pitchers will be moving on to bigger things after this season. Nick Martins, a crafty right-hander, has accepted a scholarship from George Mason University to continue his collegiate career and grace the ball field in Fairfax. Martins is the first Camp player under head coach Daniel Rollins to receive scholarship money from a Division I college program. Martins recently demonstrated why the George Mason program was interested in him. On March 5, he pitched seven shutout innings at Repair Tech Field against Brunswick Community College.

Success Stories Welcomed

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Mar 31, 2022
The Communications and Marketing team appreciates you for reading the Weekly Navigator. Emailed each Monday, it is our internal news and information vehicle.  We are always looking for stories about our incredible students and you – our committed faculty and staff, whether you’re full-time or part-time.

Local Publication Spotlights Porter Brannon

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Mar 31, 2022
As published in OysterPointer at https://oysterpointer.net/thomas-nelson-community-college-keeping-higher-education-relevant/   When Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon first stepped onto the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) campus, it was true love. “I felt like I was home when I got here,” says Brannon, who took over as president of TNCC in January 2021. “It was like when I met my husband, I just knew he was the one.

Women in Leadership: Mary Bunting

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Mar 25, 2022
Mary Bunting is doing what she loves in a place she loves. For the city she calls home it’s significant. She became Hampton city manager in 2009 and is the first woman to hold the position since the city established the job in the1950s. “I love doing the work. It’s even more special when you can help to make the community that raised you even stronger and better for the next generation,” she said, noting it’s rare for those in her position to serve in their hometown.  While some may consider her a trailblazer, Bunting sees it differently.

Scholarship Recipients Show Appreciation to Donors

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Mar 25, 2022
Thomas Nelson President Dr. Porter Brannon (back row, center) stands with a number of scholarship winners at Monday's reception. (Photo by Harry Washington) For the first time in three years, Thomas Nelson Educational Foundation scholarship winners were able to mingle with donors who made it all possible. The more than 40 people on hand March 21 at a Newport News hotel heard firsthand from those students how appreciative they were.

Volunteers and Donations Needed for Pop-Up Clothes Closet

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Mar 25, 2022
Be part of something special by supporting the Care Team as it prepares to present its spring Pop-Up Clothes Closet.  Everyone can participate by donating clean, gently-used clothing suitable for men, women and children. Donations of jackets, suits, professional attire, backpacks, lunch bags, toiletries, accessories, children’s books and more are welcome.

Military Student Spotlight: Ssg. Christopher Hobbs

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Mar 24, 2022
Christopher Hobbs is in his 14th year of military service and is looking toward the future. The Army staff sergeant is charting his course for a career in the medical field with Thomas Nelson as the foundation. Here’s he sheds light on his College experience and gives a few details about his background.

FastForward Student Profile: Myo Kyaw

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Mar 24, 2022
Myo Kyaw with his wife and child. FastForward is a grant-funded training program aimed at high-demand fields. It is available at the 23 institutions in the Virginia Community Colleges System. The programs usually last from 6-12 weeks, and upon completion, students earn a workforce credential or industry certificate. The completion rate is 90 percent, and many students are hired as soon as they complete the program requirements.

“Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” — Rachel Dunn, TCC student

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Mar 22, 2022
Rachel Dunn is proud to be a Tidewater Community College Student Ambassador and Outstanding High School Graduate Scholar. “I never really considered community college until my godmother encouraged me to apply,” Rachel said. “Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” As an Outstanding High […] The post “Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” — Rachel Dunn, TCC student appeared first on TCC Today.

State Board Hires Russell A. Kavalhuna, J.D. to Serve as Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges

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Mar 17, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – The State Board for Community Colleges has hired Russell A. Kavalhuna, J.D. to serve […] The post State Board Hires Russell A. Kavalhuna, J.D. to Serve as Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges appeared first on VCCS.

“It’s easy to think it’s too late and you’ve missed your opportunity. But it’s never too late.” – Angi Wood, TCC student

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Mar 17, 2022
Angela “Angi” Wood says the most important thing she’s learned at TCC is how to be a compassionate nurse. She credits her nursing skills instructor, Catina Davis, with inspiring her to be an excellent nurse, while also teaching her the nursing process and critical thinking on the job. Angi is an adult learner who returned […] The post “It’s easy to think it’s too late and you’ve missed your opportunity. But it’s never too late.” – Angi Wood, TCC student appeared first on TCC Today.

Women in STEM: Jennifer Martin

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Mar 17, 2022
Jennifer Martin has had some impactful moments in her lifetime. However, none stands out more than a chance meeting in the early 2000s. The experience of sitting down with her all-time idol, who is an icon in science circles, was affirming.     Martin is a scientist with a penchant for research.     “I’ve always known what I was going to do. I’ve always known I wanted to do something in natural sciences ...

College Partners With American Theater to Assist Students

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Mar 17, 2022
The cast of Thomas Nelson Performing Arts' production of "Cabaret" When the roof over the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium collapsed in April 2021, Thomas Nelson’s Performing Arts department was left homeless. The acting courses were moved to the Espada Room. Introduction to Theater and other classes were conducted via Zoom. A class called Theater/Musical Workshop, where students receive hands-on instruction, was on hold.

'Women in Leadership' Speaker: Georgie Marquez

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Mar 17, 2022
Georgie Marquez grew up in Puerto Rico, in what she described as a traditional environment. She often saw women in leadership roles, including politics. “In Puerto Rico, there have always been women who have been very powerful,” she said, mentioning former San Juan mayor Dona Fela and describing her as “a brilliant woman.” As a student in a Catholic school, Marquez said she the nuns who taught her were “very strong, brilliant women who were not dependent on the traditional being married and having children. They just seemed to be very independent.”