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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
South College students follow their dreams to the most exciting and interesting places. Take Annie Coxon, for example.
Annie considers herself a wandering soul, always looking for adventure. Though she has lived in California, South Carolina, Maryland, Oregon, Germany, Georgia, and Tennessee, she is proud to call herself a Tennessean and a graduate of South College. After completing her degree in elementary education and receiving her teaching license in Knoxville, she set out to search for a teaching position.
A friend of Annie’s suggested that they both sign up to teach English to students in Korea. Even after her friend had changed his mind, Annie was excited by the idea. Thus she began another adventure – one she loves to talk about. Her new position in Seoul inspired her blog, Annie’s got Seoul. Read the rest of this entry »
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.
The new theatre will be a great space for lectures and guest speakers.
The new campus has plenty of parking and green space.
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
South College graduate and award winner, Katrina Gibson
“Demonstrate the desire to be the best.” That is the challenge issued to the South College Class of 2010 by keynote speaker Keith Goodwin, president and CEO of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Friends, family and colleagues filled the historic Tennessee Theatre Saturday, June 19, for our 128th graduation ceremony. Read the rest of this entry »
Keith Goodwin is the very able president and CEO of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. He has an important and serious job taking care of sick children. But when he took time out recently to deliver the commencement address at South College, Keith imparted Eight Steps to Happiness that were both helpful and sometimes humorous. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »