February 2012

Governor Scott reappoints Karen B. Moore to TCC Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Karen B. Moore to Tallahassee Community College’s District Board of Trustees.

TCC Speech and Debate outlasts the competition at Eastern Michigan

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New venue. Same result. 

Making its first-ever appearance at the Eastern Michigan University Invitational, Tallahassee Community College’s speech and debate team walked away from the competition to claim another first-place prize

Spain Study Abroad Program orientation session announcement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Spain Study Abroad Program will hold an orientation session at 3 p.m., February 8 in Room 234 of the Communications and Humanities Building. 

Achieving the Dream announces “DREAM Big for College” video competition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Prizes such as iPads, tuition scholarships, schools supplies and Amazon gift cards are available to Tallahassee Community College students through Achieving the Dream’s “DREAM Big for College” video competition.

Locally-owned company continues support of international students at TCC

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing a partnership that began in 2007, Tallahassee-based Student Housing Solutions, for a fifth consecutive year, has made a significant contribution to Tallahassee Community College.

NSF award to help TCC boost STEM workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant to TCC that will be used to increase the STEM workforce by recruiting, mentoring and supporting academically talented, but financially needy, students through degree completion and partnering with employers to facilitate placement. The project, entitled “Increasing the Science-based Workforce through Scholarships,” is under the direction of Dr. Ed Stringer, associate professor of mathematics, and builds on TCC’s previous STEM Star Grant, also received from the National Science Foundation.

The TCC Wakulla Center prepares for spring semester

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The TCC Wakulla Center’s new semester of ecotourism classes start Monday, February 20. Students will have an opportunity to share their passion for ecology and love of nature with others by getting a Green Guide Certification from TCC. Offered in a combination of a traditional classroom setting and hands-on field trips, the Green Guide Certification program creates an atmosphere that increases environmental awareness and a nature-centered network.

Secretary Arne Duncan’s TCC town hall premiers on YouTube and Channel 22

If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s town hall at TCC on January 25, the entire event is now on YouTube courtesy TCC22 and the Center for Instructional Technology. The video can be accessed through TCC22’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/yourtcc22.

Black History Month events continue February 27 and 28

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tallahassee Community College's celebration of Black History Month continues with events on Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28. 

TCC alum, scientist returns for science and math colloquium

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Dr. Josef Allen, an alumnus of Tallahassee Community College, will return to campus at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 15 to give a science and mathematics colloquium to students, faculty and staff.

Florida Public Safety Institute holds Black History Month breakfast

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  –Tallahassee Community College’s Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) held its annual Black History Month breakfast on February 21.

TCC to host preview event on February 16

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College is opening its doors to the community for its TCC Preview event on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

Flagler-Tallahassee hosts Open House February 28

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Flagler College-Tallahassee will host an Open House on Tuesday, February, 28 in the University Center at Tallahassee Community College.

Governor Scott appoints Donna G. Callaway to TCC Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Donna G. Callaway to Tallahassee Community College’s District Board of Trustees. 

Bolstering Tallahassee’s Healthcare with Innovative Programs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capital Regional Medical Center and Tallahassee Community College announce the launch of a new training program for specialized healthcare positions. Together, the organizations are offering a curriculum that will train students to be monitor technicians, a highly sought after role in hospitals, medical clinics and doctors’ offices. The program is the first of its kind in the Tallahassee area.

TCC international students win first place at FILC

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Twelve international students from Tallahassee Community College recently attended the sixth annual Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) at the Camp Ocala 4-H Center in Altoona, Fla. During this year’s conference, participating TCC students received first place in a school pride poster contest.

Student Budget Board extends deadline for at-large representative applications

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Student Activity and Service Fee Budget Board is currently accepting applications for a Student-at-Large representative for the 2011-12 academic year.

TCC's Dental Health Programs host Info Session on Tuesday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Dental Health Programs will host an information session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 21 in room 136 of the Dental Hygiene Building.

TCC hosts another successful TSMUN Conference

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  - Tallahassee Community College’s Model United Nations (Model UN) hosted its 16th annual Tallahassee Southern High School Model United Nations Conference (TSMUN) on Friday, February 17 at Florida State University’s Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center.

Flagler, TCC unite to celebrate Read Across America

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Flagler College/Tallahassee Community College Student Florida Education Association (SFEA) will hold a Read Across America event at Fort Braden School from 9-11:30 a.m., Friday, March 2.