Category — Special Announcements

Thomas Nelson Community College will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2010 in anticipation of tropical storm conditions associated with Hurricane Earl. All classes and activities are cancelled, and College offices will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 6. This includes the Hampton and Historic Triangle Campuses and the Southeast Higher Education Center.

Essential personnel required to secure, prepare and maintain the campus before, during and after the storm will be notified by their appropriate supervisor to report for work as needed. Classes for Thursday, September 2, 2010 will be held as scheduled. Visit www.tncc.edu for updates as may be required.

College officials are monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as information becomes available.

Maintaining College Operations

It is the intent of Thomas Nelson Community College to maintain operations in order to meet our obligations to:

• Our students, ensure their safety and the ability to hold classes
• Our faculty and staff, who need a well-run campus to provide education

Unless the campus is unsafe or utility systems are malfunctioning, we will strive to be open and operational.

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Beginning this fall, Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) students can save 50 percent or more on textbooks at TNCC bookstores through an affordable alternative to buying called Rent-A-Text.

Offered through TNCC’s ongoing partnership with Follett Higher Education Group, the Rent-A-Text program is available in-store and online with in-store pick up. The bookstore is in Griffin Hall on TNCC’s Hampton campus and at its Historic Triangle campus on the first floor.

Those age 18 or older can take advantage of the program using a valid credit card or financial aid funds. An email address and a driver’s license/state ID is also required. To access Rent-A-Text through TNCC bookstores, go to http://www.tncc.edu/bookstore/ , log on or create an account, and complete a rental agreement. The agreement signifies a person’s commitment to bringing the book back by the check-in date.

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Since 7:20 a.m. today, Friday, August 20, Thomas Nelson Community College’s Hampton Campus has been experiencing intermittent power outages. Dominion Power was on site immediately to resolve the issue. As of 9:30 a.m., power at the Hampton Campus has been restored. Operations at TNCC’s Historic Triangle Campus, Peninsula Workforce Development Center and Southeast Higher Education Center were not affected.

Extended Registration Hours Effective Today (August 20) through 5:00 p.m.

Due to the power outage experienced today on TNCC’s Hampton Campus, the operating hours for direct student services — Student Registration, Bookstore, Cashiering and Advising — are extended through 5:00 p.m. (Hampton Campus only)

Hampton Campus Closed as of 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21 through Sunday, August 22

The Hampton Campus will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, and remain closed through Sunday, August 22 for scheduled electrical maintenance work. Students, faculty, staff and the public should not be on the Hampton Campus during these hours. TNCC’s Historic Triangle Campus, Peninsula Workforce Development Center and Southeast Higher Education Center will not be affected. The Hampton Campus will reopen for all classes, activities and regular business hours on Monday, August 23.

Please pardon the inconvenience. Your patience is greatly appreciated. College officials extend thanks to Virginia Dominion Power and Hampton Emergency Services for their expedient response.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Thomas Nelson Community College’s (TNCC) Dental Hygiene Program has been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and granted “initial accreditation” status. A specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, CODA conducted an on-site review at TNCC in March, and as required, has scheduled its next on-site evaluation for spring 2012 before the program’s first class graduates.

The College added the Associate Degree Program in Dental Hygiene to complement its Allied Health offerings. Occupying 5,000 square-feet on the second floor of TNCC’s Historic Triangle campus facility, the program starts its first classes this month.

“I’m excited. It takes two years with a full-time Dental Hygiene faculty to prepare and submit the materials to CODA. We completed this task, conducted the site visit, received Virginia Community College System approval, approval from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia and received our accreditation designation in 15 months. That’s fantastic,” said TNCC’s Dental Hygiene Program Director Harold Marioneaux.

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Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) will be closed to the public from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Monday, August 16 for All College Day. All faculty and staff will be participating in professional development activities at the Hampton campus. Services will resume at TNCC locations in Hampton and Williamsburg at 2:15 p.m.

All College Day officially marks the beginning of a new academic year at TNCC. In preparation for the fall semester, all faculty and staff will be attending various forums, presentations, and professional development activities.

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Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) has selected a longtime telecommunications professional to lead its Department of Information Technology. Wayne Davis Sr. assumed the Director of Information Technology position on July 10 having served 13 years as TNCC’s Network Services Manager.

Davis joined the College in 1989 working in several capacities within Information Technology including Programmer Analyst, Electronic Virginia Security Officer and alternate Information Security Officer. In his previous position, Davis supervised a 12-member staff and built a $1.7 million technology budget for telecommunications operations throughout TNCC.

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Creating an environment that fosters civility, mutual respect and professionalism has been one of my highest priorities. Quite simply, maintaining the highest level of civil discourse and integrity is not only core to our values, but also essential to our success.

I am pleased to announce that the College Board has approved the Code of Ethics for Thomas Nelson Community College. The Code was drafted by the College’s Commission on Civility, Ethics and Professional Conduct and presented to the College community earlier this year. Much of the feedback collected was used to finalize the document and will be used as part of implementing the Code. Please take a moment to view the Code of Ethics at the following link:

• http://tncc.edu/documents/TNCC_Code_Ethics.pdf

We will include the Code as part of our internal handbooks, policies and procedures. Additionally, the Code is on the College’s website, will be posted throughout campus and provided to new students and employees. Your role is essential in promoting a positive learning and working environment. Thank you for your continued support of this endeavor.

With warmest regards, I am

Alvin J. Schexnider
President