November 16, 2015
Inside this issue:
DCC Bookstore Fall
Open House—
November 17th
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Core Competency
Test
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Graduation Application Deadline
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PTK
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bookBIZ
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Great Expectations
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DCC Alert
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The College will close for Thanksgiving at
12 Noon on Wednesday, November 25, and
remain closed through Sunday, November 29.
May your blessings be as plentiful as the autumn leaves.
Guess the Gumballs– 9
DCC Bookstore
Broken Tablets
Needed
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Transfer Center
11
Small Business Idea
Fair
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QEP Agents—DCC
Student Clubs
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Exam Schedule
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Delayed Opening
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Photography Exhibit
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Tutor’s Corner
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Calendar of Events
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday schedule, the deadline for
submissions for the next edition of DCC News
is one day early— Tuesday, November 17th
at 12 noon.
A Publication of the Office of the Vice President of Academic and Student Services (www.dcc.vccs.edu)
Debra Holley, Ed.D., Vice President
Nancy Combs, BBA, Administrative & Office Specialist III
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Graduates – 2015-2016
Students receiving an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree,
Associate of Science Degree, or Associate of Applied Science Degree
Must Take the CORE-COMPETENCY TEST to Graduate
Call 797-8446 for an appointment.
FALL DATES FOR TESTING:
Monday, November 16, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CONTACT MS. PENNY PURNELL AT 434-797-8446 TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO TAKE THIS EXAM.
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE ON TIME, BRING A PICTURE ID, AND PLAN TO DO THEIR BEST!!
Students who expect to graduate at the end of
the Fall Semester must complete an APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION. Forms can be obtained from your division secretary and are due
Friday, December 4.
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FOUNDERS DAY IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19! Wear your Phi Theta Kappa attire and
Key Pin with pride. You have earned it! This is a meeting day also!!!!
CANNED FOOD/NON-PERISHABLE DRIVE … Bring non-perishable
items for God’s Storehouse between now and December 3. This counts
as a Service Project.
50/50 DRAWING…Get your tickets for the chapter’s fundraiser. This
counts toward enhanced membership and helps the chapter continue
its community service projects, feed you at meetings and send you to
conventions.
ENHANCED DOCUMENTATION DUE… If you completed requirements for becoming an enhanced
member, turn in the documentation by Tuesday, November 24. Certificates need to be printed to be
given at the last regular meeting, December 3.
BETTER WORLD BOOK DRIVE… We are collecting new and used textbooks which are no
longer being used or which anyone wants to discard. Drop boxes are located at the
Bookstore and in the halls in the Temple and Taylor Buildings. Books may also be brought to
an advisor’s office. This serves as a fundraiser for the chapter as well as a way to help stamp
out illiteracy and reduce the amount of paper in our landfills.
THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS at the Community Market Appreciation Breakfast for the
Farmers who provided food for God’s Storehouse this summer. This was part of Get Fit Danville’s new program, Good 2BAlive. Sue Richard, Michele and Paul Malanot, Kacey
Wageman, Ms. Gott and Ms. Taylor got up early Saturday, October 31 to represent Upsilon
Phi and DCC at this event. Ms. Taylor even spoke with Carol Meetz as she broadcast for
WAKG to give the chapter and the College a “plug.”
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PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY… Are you an enhanced
member? Have you applied for our chapter’s scholarship available through the DCC
Educational Foundation? Contact them today!
UPSILON PHI CHAPTER FACEBOOK PAGE… If you want to see our
latest pictures and happenings, follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/UpsilonPhiChapterPhiThetaKappa. Thanks to
Ms. Gott for keeping this current. Also, remember to read your emails
from the new email address. Stay informed!
MISSED INDUCTION? Come to a meeting to be informally inducted and
get your gold seal for your diploma. If you have not completed our
chapter (local) form, you also need to do that.
MEMBERSHIP REMAINS OPEN UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER…
The one-time fee for joining our chapter is $90. You may join online or see an advisor - Vickie
Taylor (797-8452 or [email protected], Taylor 121E), Sherry Gott (797-8566 or
[email protected] , Temple 113), or Chris Pantazis (797-8411 or [email protected],
Temple 111). You may be inducted informally at a meeting and/or at the spring formal
induction February 26, 2016.
GRADUATION TASSELS AND STOLES…Ms. Taylor has these in her office now. They may
be purchased as a set for $30. We DO NOT wear the Phi Theta Kappa
medallion or cords. Keep that in mind if you order your own.
HOT DOG/BAKE SALE… Thank you to those who baked, who
volunteered your services, and most of all, to those who ate!!!
The support of the DCC Family is greatly appreciated by our chapter!
REGULAR MEETINGS, November 19 and December 3: We
meet in 201 Taylor at 11 a.m. We will continue to explore
our Honors Study Topic and work on our Honors in Action
Project. EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID DUES YET, YOU
SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETINGS!
ALL USA/COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIPS…
Do not forget about this scholarship. Check with Ms. Gott
for information.
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PTK (Continued from page 5)
REGIONAL CONVENTION, MARCH 4-6 in ANNANDALE…Let an Advisor know if you would like to
attend the Regional Convention to be held in Annandale, Virginia March 4-6. This is when Regional
awards are presented.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION… If you think you might attend the International Convention April 612, at the Gaylord Convention Center at National Harbor, Washington, DC, let an advisor know. We
are trying to plan now travel. You may pay make payments to Ms. Gott. Early registration is usually
due by the first of March.
“SUSTAINABILITY” IS THE WORD - RECYCLING SERVICE PROJECT CONTINUES… In conjunction with
a past International Service Project, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities,
we will continue gathering aluminum cans from the Taylor, Temple, Wyatt, E&IT
Buildings, Foundation Hall and the Student Center in the recycling bins. Anyone interested in helping with this project should see an advisor. Habitat for Humanity
will receive the cans for their projects. Tabs from the cans may be taken to the office of Ms. Gott or Ms. Taylor or put in the plastic bag in the Taylor Building vending machine room.
PENS FOR SALE…. We have our great-writing pens to sell for $1. See Ms. Taylor
or Ms. Gott to get some to sell or to purchase some.
CHAPTER T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE…Check with Ms. Taylor if you are interested in purchasing a chapter
t-shirt. Founder’s Day is coming soon!
FUNDRAISER FOR THE DANVILLE CANCER ASSOCIATION…
Beginning now, Phi Theta Kappa will continue “FLOCKING”
deserving people in Danville with flamingos. We will flock yards,
businesses and, yes, offices on campus for a donation of at least $25
for 20 plastic flamingos for two days and $15 for 25 pink paper
flamingos. All money benefits the Danville Cancer Association which
is used locally. This has been a very successful project for the past
several years. Help us continue the tradition! If you would like to be
a member of the Flocking Committee, contact Ms. Gott. Ms. Gott did
a flocking on October 29 on Wilton Avenue. Enjoy the photo!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 16…
November 19
November 19
November 24
December 3
December 3
Sell Flamingos for Flocking
Meeting 11:00 a.m. Taylor 201 – Founder’s Day
50/50 Drawing Money Due
50/50 Drawing
Meeting 11:00 a.m. Taylor 201
End Non-perishable Food Drive
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This program at DCC offers student
support services for education and
career planning for youth 17-24 who
are or have been in foster care or who
are a Ward of the State.
Great Expectations provides academic
student support services such as career planning, resume’ writing, CRC
(Career Readiness Certificate) obtainment, assistance with DCC tuition,
books and supplies, bus tokens, and gas cards awarded to attendees. Plus
enjoy exciting field trips.....such as to Virginia Beach! Contact Mr. Donald
Pippin at 434-797-8564 for more information.
Winter Weather is Just Around the Corner . . . Receive instant alerts
for College closing, delays, etc. DCC Alert is a free service. Your
wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive messages on your
wireless device. Please visit the following URL to sign up for the DCC
Alert: https://alert.dcc.vccs.edu. If you have questions about the
registration process, please contact Mr. Chris Marshall at
[email protected]. IMPORTANT: If you were previously
subscribed to the DCC Alert System, please remember all accounts
were purged in May 2014. You will need to sign up again to receive
DCC Alerts.
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Drop off at LRC or RCATT
Please note that they will not be returned.
We are going to use them for a future class.
Teresa Hawker 797-8425
[email protected]
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DCC Student Clubs – A.G.E.N.T.S. of the Q.E.P.
We all participated as Q.E.P. A.G.E.N.T.S. for the reaccreditation for Danville Community College. Let us
continue to be involved and active in the Clubs and Organizations available here at the DCC. Are you aware that
DCC has at least 15 clubs for your involvement? Community College clubs and activities are opportunities for
students interested in developing a personal, social, and community service experience. Evidence of participation
can help to create a more interesting resume for job opportunities, career applications and or higher college
applications.
Clubs and Organizations are considered as extracurricular activities and they are extremely important in
helping students develop excellent long-term work habits, a sense of responsibility, and the skill of working as a
team for the common goal of the club. Students also learn valuable character traits such as pride, productivity and
being more organized. While mastery of academics are imperative, many employers and higher education
colleges are looking for candidates that are able to demonstrate leadership, planning and social skills for successful living. Statistics show that participation in extracurricular activities is positively related to consistent attendance,
academic achievement and aspirations for continuing education. Get involved to learn more and participate in
events that are of interest to you. See the list below of available Clubs and Organizations, and identify which one
you would like to become a part of. Today you can make friends, have fun, grow and learn in the club of your
choice.
African-American Culture Club
Maker Collaboration
Networking Club
Omega Alpha Omicron Chapter-Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Programming Club
Student Government Association
Students Veterans Organization
Dan River Review
Alpha Beta Gamma
National Technical Honor Society
Nursing Club
Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Phi Chapter
Student American Dental Hygiene Association
Knights Council Program
T.E.A.C.H.-To Educate Always Creates Hope
College Athletics-Baseball and Volleyball
By Romaine Knox
Marketing 228 Student
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Photography Exhibit
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Tutor’s Corner
To get more information about how to implement these strategies, or if you would like additional help with a course outside of the classroom, contact DCC's Tutoring Center at: 434.797.6432 or [email protected]; tutors are available free of charge.
DCC’s Tutoring Center is located in the rear of the Learning Assistance Center.
Don't fall behind - help is just a phone call away!
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: 434-797-2222
Fax: 434-797-8541
Toll Free: 800-560-4291
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