We focus a lot on career goals at South College. We pride ourselves on providing educational opportunities in fields with job opportunities. We are constantly on the lookout for new career growth areas to help our students succeed. But there are students that come to South College with even higher goals. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Success Stories’ Category
Work begins to prepare for new Parkside Learning Centre
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Stephen A. South
Last week we began demolition inside the former Goody’s corporate headquarters on Parkside Drive, to convert the office space into our new Parkside Centre Learning Site. We will occupy approximately 85,000 square feet in the property’s “west wing,” which includes a 200-seat auditorium. (more…)
New Space Equals New Opportunities
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by Stephen A. South
When we built our signature building on Lonas Drive, it was such an increase in space I thought it would give us plenty of room to grow. Only four years later, we have filled that building and have been holding additional classes at a second location on Hayfield Road in West Knoxville.
That is why I am so excited about our new expansion plans. You may have heard the news that we will soon be moving into Parkside Centre, the former corporate headquarters of Goody’s Family Clothing on Parkside Drive. This facility is perfect for us: It has over 85,000 square feet of space for classrooms, labs and offices as well as a 200-seat auditorium. (more…)
20 Years and Growing
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by Stephen A. South
Twenty years may be a long time, but it has gone by in the blink of an eye. (more…)
First Physician Assistant Studies Students Earn Master’s Degrees
Friday, December 11th, 2009 by Stephen A. South
Dec. 19, 2009, is a banner day at South College.
It’s graduation day for our first 27 students to complete the Masters of Health Science degree in our Physician Assistant Studies program. This diverse group completed 15 months of classroom training followed by a 12-month clinical phase that included rotations all across East Tennessee. (more…)
Presidential Award Scholar Sets Great Example
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 by Stephen A. South
South College graduate Valerie Dale
Valerie Dale was a President’s List scholar during her time at South College. She was active and involved in school and full of enthusiasm. She also held a full time job and was raising two teenagers.
I am constantly impressed by our students here at South College –students like Valerie Dale.