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Snead State Community College will hold registration for the fall semester beginning in July. Separate dates have been set for returning students and first-time freshmen.
For first-time freshmen, two dates have been set for the required orientation and registration, held at the Bevill Center. Students are only required to attend one of the two days. The dates are Friday, July 18, at 9 a.m. and Monday, July 21, at 1 p.m.
Students who have graduated from high school and participated in the dual enrollment or accelerated programs while in high school are also required to attend the freshmen orientation.
Before students will be allowed to register, they must have an admission application on file in the Student Services office. They also need to take the COMPASS test, which is offered Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Student Union Building. For more information on the COMPASS test, contact Pam Brady at 256.840.4151. Students who wait to take the test until the required orientation/registration day will experience delays in the registration process.
For returning students, online registration begins Monday, July 14. On-campus early registration will be Tuesday, July 15, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Student Services Office.
Regular registration will be Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 20.
For more information regarding registration, contact the Student Services office at 256.840.4210.
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Snead State Community College Head Baseball Coach Gerry Ledbetter remembers what an asset Brent Defoor was on the pitcher’s mound when he played for the Parsons in 2004-2006.
Now Coach Ledbetter will see Defoor take his athletic skills to Chicago when he joins the White Sox.
“Brent transferred to Faulkner State University from Snead with an 11-2 record and 2.05 ERA. I’m not surprised to see him have a successful run at Faulkner and sign a free-agent deal with the White Sox. Brent is a great athlete and works very hard,” said Coach Ledbetter.
After a two-year stint at Faulkner, he compiled a 19-4 record and was named as a NAIA All American. He was also selected to the Southern States Athletic Conference first-team both years he was played for Faulkner. After this season, Defoor went 35-22 overall and 15-12 in the conference. He led the Eagles in wins, innings pitched (87 1/3), and strikeouts (66).
Defoor had hoped to be picked during the Major League Baseball first-year player draft, but in the end, he drew interest from four clubs before agreeing to sign with the White Sox. He has been in Bristol, Va., since June 13, playing and working out with the Bristol Sox, a rookie league affiliate which plays in the Appalachian League.
The 22-year-old has plans to return to Faulkner for one semester to complete the requirements for his business degree.
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Snead State Community College President Dr. Robert Exley has been asked to assume a leadership role as part of a commission led by the American Association of Community Colleges.
Dr. Exley will be serving on the Commission on Academic, Student, and Community Development for a three-year term beginning July 1. The Commission on Academic, Student, and Community Development is one of seven commissions established by the ACCC to provide advice, a forum for focused conversation, and leadership opportunities for members of the AACC Board of Directors.
“I am honored and pleased to be able to serve community colleges in this way. I have been active nationally for a number of years, and it is beneficial for both Snead State and Alabama community colleges,” said Dr. Exley.
The academic commission will be charged with reviewing activity areas such as accreditation, admission, athletics, certificates, degrees, faculty, financial aid, learning strategies, service learning, and transfer curricula.
The commissions will meet twice year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The first meeting will be in November.
In service since 1920, the American Association of Community Colleges has aptly been called the “voice of America’s community colleges.” The Association represents and advocates for more than 1,200 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 12 million students – almost half of all U.S. undergraduates.
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Six Snead State Community College cheerleaders will continue their college careers as members of cheerleading squads at four different universities.
Amanda Colbert of Hazel Green, Josh Berrong of Geraldine, and Jarred Howell of Commerce, Ga., will join fellow Snead State alumni cheering for the University of Alabama. Stacey Lawrence of Prattville earned a spot on the Moorehead State University squad in Kentucky. Taylor Seibenhener of Geraldine will cheer for the University of North Alabama, and Thomas Brookshire of West End will cheer for Jacksonville State University.
Colbert and Berrong will cheer on UA’s junior varsity squad along with former Parsons Justin McMullins of Geraldine and Dexter Shell of Oneonta. Howell will join Zach Sibert of Geraldine and Dee Scott of Huntsville on UA’s varsity squad.
“I’m glad to see all of these cheerleaders using their skills and their experiences at Snead State as a means to continue their education. I’ve enjoyed having them on my squad,” said Cheer Coach Adam Rhoden.
The Snead State cheerleaders capped the 2007-08 year by placing second at the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National Competition in Orlando, Fla.
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As far as Snead State men’s basketball coach Rodney Hampton is concerned, two members of the 2007-08 team set the standard for all Parsons to come.
Brandon Bryant of Tuscaloosa and Gerald January of Macon, Ga., have signed scholarships with NCAA Division I schools. Bryant, a 6-2 guard, has signed to play with Florida A&M University, while January, a 6-7 forward, signed to play with Alabama A&M University.
“Both Brandon and Gerald have really exemplified the true student athlete. They embody the character and the skill level that coaches only dream about,” Hampton said. “They have been good leaders here at Snead. We had a team of mostly freshmen, and under the circumstances, Brandon and Gerald have been integral parts of the team’s success over the last two years.”
Playing Division I basketball has been a dream for both Parsons, and they are excited that their dream has become a reality.
“I’ve always wanted to play Division I. That has always been a goal of mine. I chose Florida A&M because the coach, Eugene Harris, is a native of Alabama and Coach Hampton thought a lot of him,” said Bryant.
“Playing Division I has been a goal of mine. I decided to go to Alabama A&M because of all the schools I talked with, they showed the most support by coming to the games,” said January.
Bryant averaged 13.9 points per game and hit 63 three-pointers. He also hit 82 percent from the free throw line. January averaged 10.7 points per outing and led the team in rebounding, grabbing 6.7 per game. He averaged 3.4 blocks per game and recorded two double-doubles.
As they move on in their athletic and academic careers, both men will carry their memories of Snead State with them.
“Being here taught me a lot about being an individual and being responsible. I learned a lot, especially from my teammates. They motivated me, and Coach (Hampton) stayed on top of me to make sure I was doing what was right,” said January.
“Snead did a whole lot for me. I’ll never forget the last two years. I got started here. I definitely polished my skills and got to where I needed to be,” said Bryant.
Both players are anxious to see what awaits them in Division I competition.
“I’m starting a new journey, and I’m anxious to take that step. I’m thankful. Not many people are able to do what we do,” said Bryant.
“I’m ready to see the atmosphere and the new competition at the Division I level,” said January.
The athletes had to pause in their excitement to thank those who have supported them throughout their careers: their coach, their teammates, and most of all, their mothers. Bryant is the son of Connie Bryant Ferguson, and January is the son of Eleanor January.
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The Snead Alumni Association chose a special occasion at the College to recognize two special award recipients.
Alumni Association President Rhonda Springfield presented the 2008 Alumna of the Year Award and the Distinguished Service Award during the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 2.
Neeysa Davis Biddle of Albertville of the Alumna of the Year recipient, and Robbie Townson of Guntersville was presented the Service Award.
“I am proud to present this year’s Alumna of the Year award to a woman who is the epitome of the non-traditional community college student. She attended Snead State while holding a job and having a family,” said Mrs. Springfield.
Mrs. Biddle currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for St. Vincent’s Health System. Mrs. Biddle’s career began when she was 17 years old. She worked in the medical records field at Marshall Medical Center South. Because she immediately fell in love with the healthcare field, she enrolled in an independent study program offered by the national association for the field of medical records.
When she enrolled at Snead, she began by taking one class per quarter at first before gradually increasing that to two classes per quarter. She transferred to UAB after finishing her coursework at Snead, and she continued to work full-time while she commuted two nights per week to Birmingham to earn her bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Administration. From there, she earned her Master’s in Healthcare Administration. After a one-year residency, she graduated with honors. She was in her mid-40s when she finished graduate school, but she had the highest GPA in her class.
“Mrs. Biddle said her goal is to make a difference in the job she feels God has prepared her to hold. She is an outstanding representative of what an education at Snead State Community College can do,” said Mrs. Springfield.
Robbie Townson served 24 years as an English instructor for Snead State. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1956 and her master’s degree from Mercer University in Macon, Ga.
Her teaching career included six years at Guntersville High School, but her ambition was to teach at the college level. During her time at Snead State, she was the founder of the first High School Scholar’s Bowl, the sponsor of an award-winning Civitan Club, and the Director of the Tri-Operative Education program, a program that gave students college credit for life experience.
“Mrs. Townson was one of the most influential teachers at the College. Her students enjoyed her classes because she made learning English and literature enjoyable. She made the novels and stories they studied come alive,” said Mrs. Springfield.
Anyone interested in joining the Snead Alumni Association should contact the Alumni Director Shelley Smith at 256.840.4128 or at ssmith@snead.edu.
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