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South College Opens School of Pharmacy

Monday, January 30th, 2012 by Stephen A. South
Kelly Goza, experiential education office coordinator, and Jacob Dunbar, associate professor and chair for pharmaceutical sciences, test the equipment in the new labs at the South College School of Pharmacy on Parkside Drive. South College has received approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to launch its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program, allowing the school to proceed with its plans to begin its inaugural class.

Kelly Goza, experiential education office coordinator, and Jacob Dunbar, associate professor and chair for pharmaceutical sciences, test the equipment in the new labs at the South College School of Pharmacy on Parkside Drive. South College has received approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to launch its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program, allowing the school to proceed with its plans to begin its inaugural class.

We are thrilled to welcome students to our new South College School of Pharmacy. In January of 2010, we submitted an application for pre-candidate status to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This past Monday, we received notice that we have been granted approval to launch our doctor of pharmacy degree program.

This is great news, not only for South College but also for the community. This new program offers a unique educational opportunity in this area and will bring faculty and students from all over the country to Knoxville. (more…)

There are angels among us

Monday, November 21st, 2011 by Stephen A. South

South College has a heart for community service. It is something we encourage, but our students really take up the cause and run with it.

One of the ways we help during the holidays is through our Angel Tree project. The Student Advisory Committee, a group of students that work closely with our faculty in helping guide the direction of our school, heads up this effort each year. (more…)

National Roll Call Inspires Remembrance on Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

This is a very special Veteran’s Day – 11.11.11.

Veteran’s Day is celebrated annually on November 11 to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. A national ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery commencing with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

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Higher education more important than ever

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Funding a college education can be a daunting task, considering rising tuition and expenses.

The long-term value of that education, however, is what makes the cost worthwhile. (more…)

Erin Donovan dares to be a guest lecturer

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Norman Hammitt (left) welcomes Erin Donovan (right) as guest lecturer in his public relations class.

Guest lecturers are a great learning tool. The first-hand experiences they bring to the classroom give students another perspective on the value of what they are learning.

Local television personality Erin Donovan treated Norman Hammitt’s public relations class to a discussion about the important relationship between those in the public relations field and members of the media. (more…)

New West Campus gets two thumbs up!

Friday, May 6th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

As we near the end of our first semester at the new state-of-the-art West Campus facility, we are hearing rave reviews from faculty and students alike.

It was a remarkable transformation converting the entire west wing of the former Goody’s corporate office building, 85,000 square feet, into classrooms and functional learning environments. But the effort has paid off. (more…)

Grand Celebration Rings in the New Campus

Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Recently, school bells rang in the opening of our new West Campus, the Parkside Learning Center. I was proud to welcome nearly 200 friends, including elected officials, community leaders and staff members to our new state-of-the-art facility on Parkside Drive. (more…)

New Facility on Target for January Opening

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 by Stephen A. South

We’re almost there!

Tiered lecture halls are wired for laptop use.

I am so excited about our new West Knoxville facility and how it is shaping up, I thought I would give you a sneak preview.

The new Parkside Learning Center is highly visible, yet in one of the most peaceful, contemplative settings in West Knoxville. It is going to be a fantastic state-of-the-art learning environment for four of our great programs.

The new medical suites for our Physician Assistant Studies students are incredible. Built to replicate actual office settings, they will provide the latest training protocol available to help our students acquire the knowledge and skills they will need as health care professionals. The PA program will share the third floor with our school of nursing.

Pharmaceutical studies students will soon be able to earn their doctoral degree here at South College. The school of pharmacy will occupy the second floor of the new facility which includes fully equipped labs and dispensaries necessary for pharmacy training.

The first floor of the new facility will house the school of education. We have added even more classrooms to accommodate this growing field, complete with the latest technology that allows teachers to “write on the board” from their desktop computer. As the field of education continues to evolve, we want to help our students prepare to teach in this new generation of classrooms.

Numerous study rooms have been incorporated throughout the building to accommodate small group learning and discussions which are an important part of all our programs.

The Parkside Learning Center also features a student activities center, a canteen and a 120-seat theater. With all the latest audio visual technology, the theater will be a great venue for lectures, events and special guest speakers.

Of course, the whole facility is wired with up-to-the-minute technology so students and faculty will have all the information they need at their finger tips anywhere in the building. Though it is a tremendous project encompassing nearly 85,000 square feet, we are moving right along. I am looking forward with great enthusiasm toward January, when South College will open the doors on the newest, most exciting learning environment in Knoxville.

These halls will soon be filled with students.

These halls will soon be filled with students.

The new theatre will be a great space for lectures and guest speakers.

The new theatre will be a great space for lectures and guest speakers.

The new campus has plenty of parking and green space.

The new campus has plenty of parking and green space.

Mount Olive Elementary gets a great new teacher

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by Stephen A. South

A young man came into my office the other day. He said he wanted to thank me personally for his experience at South College and the success he has had securing employment after graduation. It was an ideal opportunity to see the school from a student’s perspective. (more…)

Helping HUG promotes teamwork

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by Stephen A. South
South College Admissions team members helping HUG included (front l-r) Sheilah Mendez, Lauren Galyon, Anna Rosetti; (background l-r) Lisa Susong and Pamela Bizot.

South College Admissions team members helping HUG included (front l-r) Sheilah Mendez, Lauren Galyon, Anna Rosetti; (background l-r) Lisa Susong and Pamela Bizot.

Helping HUG promotes teamwork

Recently the South College Admissions Department participated in a group HUG. That is, they lent a hand to the Habitat for Humanity Urban Garden (HUG) Foundation to improve a community garden.

HUG is an education program in which master gardeners and volunteers help Habitat for Humanity homeowners learn about landscaping and gardening. (more…)