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Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are available for students in career and technical programs as well as those planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

As students, faculty and staff slowly return to Thomas Nelson campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg, clubs and activities also are making a return. That includes the Poetry Coffeehouse, monthly open-mic gatherings at each campus.

New members of the Thomas Nelson Community College Board will participate in an orientation session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Hampton campus in the Hampton III Building’s room 717. Taking place at 525 Butler Farm Rd., the meeting will familiarize attendees with the College’s mission as well as its organizational and operational structure.  College Board meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Logistics professionals are in one of today’s most rapidly growing fields. Key to helping companies move the supply chain, they impact everything from ordering and managing inventory to dispatch and tracking operations. Recognizing the need for a well-trained workforce in this field, Thomas Nelson Community College, soon to be Virginia Peninsula Community College, has expanded its Workforce Development offerings to include a Certified Logistics Associate–Certified Logistics Technician program.

Approaching the one-year mark as president of the College, Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon is preparing for a major internal speaking engagement. At the 2021 State of the College Address and Employee Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 5 from 2-4 p.m., she will discuss highlights since her hiring at the beginning of the year, along with her vision for the College's future.

Know students who have leadership potential?  Got stand outs in your class?  Encourage them to register for and attend the 2021 Student Leadership Retreat called “Facing the Future.”  The free online event sponsored by VCCS takes place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. The informative and inspirational sessions are guaranteed to take participants’ leadership skills to the next level. The day will include two keynote sessions and a choice between three breakout sessions. Students can attend one or multiple sessions during the day.

Virginia's Community Colleges invites students to its 2021 Student Leadership Retreat called “Facing the Future.”  The free online event takes place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12. The informative and inspirational sessions are guaranteed to take participants’ leadership skills to the next level. The day will include two keynote sessions and a choice between three breakout sessions for students. You can attend one or multiple sessions during the day.

The VCCS has announced that the Re-Employing Virginia’s (REV) program will end in December. Launched last year, the state initiative was designed to help students cover tuition and fees for degree and/or certificate programs in several high-demand fields.   The program’s funding for degree and transfer students enrolled for fall 2021 must be awarded, disbursed and processed by Dec. 31. For the Workforce Credentials Grant and FastForward, REV funding must be awarded for courses that begin no later than Dec. 1 and end no later than Dec. 30.  Courses may not extend into 2022.

Officials at the College advice students, faculty and staff to be vigilant in ensuring a safe working and learning environment on our campuses.   The College offers tools for reporting suspicious behavior. The Report an Incident or Concern button located on our website (homepage bottom right) allows confidential reporting of any incident and the matter will be addressed by the appropriate unit -- Campus Police, Counseling Center, Academic Affairs or Student Affairs.

Thomas Nelson’s online Information Technology program has been ranked No.21 in the country by Value Colleges. The College offers more than 100 diploma and degree programs at the associate level. Two other colleges in Virginia were among the 25 ranked: Northern Virginia Community College at 10th, and Liberty University at 12th. Purdue University Global was ranked No. 1.

It’s setting up to be a busy November at Thomas Nelson, with a distinct nod to the College’s military community among the many scheduled events.

The College's Educational Foundation is accepting new grant proposals through the Faculty-Staff Innovators Grant Program to award funding of up to $5,000. All full-time and part-time faculty, staff and administrators are eligible to apply with a supervisor's approval before the application is submitted. The deadline is to apply is Oct. 31. Obtain an application and grant guidelines by emailing Development Director Tracy Ashley at ashleyt@tncc.edu.

For Ethan Wunibald enrolling at Thomas Nelson was an ideal fit and an obvious choice. He followed the lead of his two siblings who are alumni of the College. “It was so beneficial to their academic path that I chose to follow suit,” said Wunibald noting that his siblings completed the 2+2 program in their day.   A Jamestown High School graduate who is keen on biology, he is working toward an associate degree in science and aspires to a career in medicine.

Thomas Nelson Community College’s Local Board will meet at 5 p.m.  Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus. The Board will discuss enrollment and curriculum. The College Board will also enter into a closed session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(A)(11) of the Code of Virginia.

Dr. Betsy Harrison and the Care Team organized drive-up food pantries at the Hampton III Building during the pandemic. Spring normally is the time associated with cleaning. However, Thomas Nelson’s Care Team is offering a chance for fall cleaning by organizing another pop-up clothes closet, and it’s scheduled for Nov. 9-10, with Nov. 8 dedicated to dropping off items.