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Snead State Community College has extended its deadline until Friday, July 10, for incoming freshmen to sign-up for the Parson Preview Experience.
The Parson Preview Experience is a required orientation for all incoming freshmen, including 2009 high school graduates who were Dual Enrollment or Accelerated students. During PPE, students will receive vital information regarding registration for classes and how to build a class schedule.
PPE will also feature a Student Services Fair, campus tour, and meetings with students and advisors. Information will be provided on parking, food services, campus activities, clubs and organizations, and more.
Snead State has set up five Parson Preview Experience sessions, and each session will last approximately three hours. To register for a session, students must first submit an admission application to the Student Services Office. Information will then be sent regarding the Parson Preview Experience, and students will need to complete the postcard that is sent to them and return it as soon as possible.
“We have already sent information to those students who submitted applications,” said Students Services Director Amanda Harbison. “If anyone has not received their information about the Parson Preview Experience, they need to contact our office.”
Prior to attending the Parson Preview Experience session, students need to complete two tasks. The first is to take the COMPASS placement exam unless they scored a 20 on the math and English portions of the ACT. To schedule a time to take the COMPASS, freshmen may also e-mail compasstest@snead.edu. If their ACT scores exempted them from the COMPASS test, they need to make sure their ACT scores are on file in the Student Services Office.
Students should also print two copies of the relevant STARS guide. The STARS guide shows students the Snead courses they can take that will transfer to their university of choice. If a student follows the STARS guide, they have a guarantee that their credits will transfer.
For more information about the Parson Preview Experience, contact the Student Services Office at 256.840.4210 or studentservices@snead.edu.
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The Snead State Alumni Association is hosting a summer event at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, on the main campus in Boaz.
The event is open to all former students, employees, and friends of the College. Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets are available at the Business Office, located in the Administration Building on the main campus, or at the Arab Instructional Site, located at 161 South Main Street in the NABTeC facility. Tickets will also be available the evening of the event.
“The response to recent events sponsored by the Alumni Association has been so great that the Alumni Association officers wanted to offer an opportunity for people to come together to enjoy a good meal and visit with each other,” said Alumni Director Shelley Smith. “I know the summer months can be very busy, but this event will be very relaxed and casual with a buffet-style meal that I think everyone will enjoy.”
The summer event will be held under the Pines at the Boaz campus, weather permitting. Should the weather not accommodate an outdoor event, it will be moved to the first floor of the Bevill Center.
For more information, contact Smith at 256.840.4128 or ssmith@snead.edu.
This year’s Alumni Association officers are President Jon Harbison of Albertville, Vice President/President-Elect Libby Bates of Boaz, Secretary Morgan Willis of Boaz, and Treasurer Jarrod Shields of Albertville.
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Ralph Hammond of Arab has some incredible stories to tell, and now students at Snead State Community College will have the opportunity to share in Mr. Hammond’s experience.
The Snead State alumnus donates 16 copies each of his original works Vincent Van Gogh: A Narrative Journey and Personal Encounters, the book of prosaic poetry he published in 2002 about meeting such notable figures as William Faulkner, Carl Sandburg, Gertrude Stein, T.S. Eliot, William Spratling, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway.
Mr. Hammond, a former mayor of Arab, served as poet laureate of the state of Alabama from 1991-1995. He has many books to his credit, and during his lifetime, compiled a priceless collection of poetry, which he donated to the Arab Public Library. The Valley Head native attended Berea College in Kentucky before graduating from the University of Alabama. He graduated from Snead in 1940 and was the recipient of the Snead Alumnus of the Year Award in 1997.
As a war correspondent during World War II, Mr. Hammond got access to some of the famous people he wrote about in his book, Personal Encounters. Hammond has 26 books, mostly of poetry, plus eight shorter "chap" books to his credit. Besides a prolific writer, over the years he has dabbled in oil painting, his prime subject the Grand Tetons of Wyoming.
Mr. Hammond has long been inspired and impressed with the life of works of Vincent Van Gogh. A self-professed expert, Mr. Hammond said he spent much of his life learning about Van Gogh, and one of his books of poems celebrates the genius of the painter.
Snead State will use Mr. Hammond’s donation in an art history class that meets at the Arab Instructional Site.
“We are honored to receive Mr. Hammond’s creations. He is an incredible person and certainly a very distinguished alumnus of the College,” said Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley. | | | |
Snead State Community College received five awards during the annual Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association Pyramid Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 23.
Snead State received Pyramid Awards - the highest honor - in the Athletics category for the Sports Guide, Online Advertising, and Electronic Publication for the 2008-09 Information CD. This is the second Pyramid Award the College has received for the CD.
Awards of Merit were given in two categories: New Media/Social Networking for the College’s Facebook profile and Promotional Video.
“It is always an honor to be recognized for our marketing and public relations efforts, especially when that recognition comes from our peers in the industry. However, what we do is not driven by awards. It’s driven by a desire to share with students and our community about what an asset Snead State Community College is,” said Director of Marketing/Public Relations Shelley Smith.
“It is also very exciting to be honored in two new categories added to the Pyramid Awards this year – New Media/Social Networking and Online Advertising. The College has been pursuing new avenues to reach potential students by exploring options available on the Internet. Not only have we been able to share information with a wide network of people, but also we have opened a new method for students to communicate with us through profiles on networks such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.”
The Pyramid Awards were developed by ACCSPRA to recognize the efforts of college marketing and recruiting departments within the Alabama Community College System. Two-year institutions within the organization had the opportunity to enter their work in a variety of categories. The Pyramid Awards ceremony was held in conjunction with ACCSPRA’s Summer Conference June 22-23 in Montgomery.
As part of the organization’s annual conference, members elected a new slate of officers for the 2009-2010 year. Officers were chosen from marketing/public relations professionals working within the Alabama Community College System.
Ms. Smith was elected to serve as a Board Member At Large for ACCSPRA.
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Two Snead State Community College baseball players have been drafted to play professional baseball. Dustin Crane of Gaylesville and Darius Rudolph of Gadsden now have the opportunity to play for the Washington Nationals baseball organization.
Right-handed pitcher Crane has been clocked at 95 miles per hour. He was chosen in the 24th round. Dustin has already traveled to Orlando, Fla., to begin training with the Nationals.
Rudolph played second base for the Parsons. He batted .390 for the season and hit six homeruns. He was chosen in the 42nd round. Darius has also received a scholarship to continue to play baseball at Jackson State in Mississippi.
“This is a great day for Snead State Community College, especially our baseball team,” said Baseball Head Coach Gerry Ledbetter. “These are two outstanding individuals that have been dealt a once in a lifetime opportunity. It has been a privilege serving as their coach and having them as a part of the Parson team. I wish them well.” | |
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The Snead State Women's Tennis team didn't let high temperatures get to them at the 2009 NJCAA Women's Tennis National Championship. Even though temperatures reached almost 100 degrees the entire week, The Lady Parsons finished in 19th in the nation.
Snead State accumulated 11 points in the tournament to finish in top 20. The tournament was held at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson, Arizona.
Results from Sunday, May 3:
Division 1, Women's #1 singles
St. Petersburg vs. Snead 6-0, 6-1
Division 1, Women's #2 singles
Pima CC vs. Snead 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Division 1, Women's #3 singles
Oakland vs. Snead 6-4, 7-6
Division 1, Women's #4 singles
Snead vs. Pima 5-7, 7-5, 6-4
Division 1, Women's #5 singles
Hillsborough vs. Snead 6-2, 6-1
Division 1, Women's #6 singles
Snead vs. Glendale 6-1, 4-6, 7-5
Results from Monday, May 4:
Division 1, #1 Consolation Play
Snead vs. Cecil CC 8-3
Division 1, #3 Consolatiion Play
Meridian vs. Snead 8-3
Division 1, #5 Consolation Play
Snead vs. Elgin CC 8-6
Division 1, #1 Doubles
Snead vs. Kalamazoo 2-6, 6-3, 7-6
Division 1, #2 Doubles
Collin County vs. Snead 6-1, 6-1
Division 1, #3 Doubles
Snead vs. Barton County 6-1, 6-0
Results from Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7:
# 1 Position - 1st round consolation Snead State(Cevannah Cox) defeats Cecil 8-3; 2nd round consolation Kalamazoo defeats Snead State(Cox) 8-1.
#2 Position - 1st round Bye then in 2nd round consolation Snead State(Jane Bohlman) defeats Jones County 8-3. 3rd round quarterfinal consolation Eastern Arizona defeats Snead State(Bohlman) 8-4.
#3 Position - 1st round consolation #7 seed Meridian defeats Snead State(Nancy Machen) 8-4.
#4 Position - 2nd round main draw #3 seed Collin County defeats Snead State(Kaddee Frye) 6-1, 6-0.
#5 Position - 1st round consolation Bye then in 2nd round consolation #4 seed Fort Smith defeats Snead State (Austin Collie) 8-6.
#6 Position - 2nd round main draw #6 seed Temple defeats Snead State(Whitney Hargett) 6-3, 6-0.
#1 Doubles Position - 1st round main draw Snead State(Cevannah Cox/Jane Bohlman) defeats Kalamazoo Valley 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(2). 2nd round main draw #6 seed Tyler defeats Snead State(Cox/Bohlman) 6-2, 6-1.
#2 Doubles Position - 1st round main draw #3 seed Collin County defeat Snead State(Kaddee Frye/Austin Collie) 6-1, 6-1. 1st round consolation Snead State(Frye/Collie) defeats Barton County 8-1. 2nd round consolation Hinds defeats Snead State(Frye/Collie) 8-3.
#3 Doubles Position - 1st round main draw Snead State(Nancy Machen/Whitney Hargett) defeats Barton County 6-1, 6-0. 2nd round main draw #5 seed Hillsborough defeat Snead State(Machen/Hargett) 6-2, 7-5.
Coach Steve Machen was proud that Snead State had one of the largest number of parent fans at the tournament and that his team represented Snead State well at the tournament.
"I want to express my appreciation to Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley and Chief Financial Officer Mark Richard for their support for the tennis team this year," said Machen. "I also appreciate the dedication and hard work of our team this year, their families, and our community." | | | |
The Snead State Alumni Association presented the 2009 Alumna of the Year award and the Distinguished Service Award during the Alumni Homecoming festivities held Feb. 20 and 21.
The special awards presentation was held during the Alumni Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21. Joan Noel of Boaz was the recipient of the Alumna of the Year Award, and Sue Kelley received the Distinguished Service Award.
Mrs. Noel attended Snead College from 1962-1964, and her life has encompassed quite a number of “firsts.” As a student at Boaz High School, she was the president of the first Student Council. Her 1962 high school graduating class was the first to study in and graduate from the current high school building at Boaz.
After earning her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from St. Bernard College and her Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Alabama, Mrs. Noel began her teaching career at Boaz Elementary School, where she served as a third grade teacher for 17 years.
She served as principal at Douglas Elementary, Corley Elementary, and Boaz Elementary before becoming the first women elected as Superintendent of the Marshall County School System. After her term in office ended, she worked as the director of the county’s Reading Program and Special Education Program before she retired in 2006.
Mrs. Noel married another Snead alumnus and inspired both of her sons to not only pursue careers in education but to also attend Snead. She is described as someone who encourages students to take advantage of the wonderful things Snead State Community College has to offer just as she did and just as her family did.
“This is truly an honor. I consider the Alumna of the Year award the most prestigious recognition I have received,” said Mrs. Noel.
The Distinguished Service Award recipient graduated from Snead in 1951 and returned to the College as a part-time instructor in 1967. Mrs. Kelley, a resident of Boaz, joined the faculty as a full-time English instructor in 1969. She later accepted the additional responsibilities by serving as the director of the Humanities Division at Snead State.
Mrs. Kelley has supported the Alumni Association by serving as a past officer and supporting alumni events. She is described as a “very vocal supporter of Snead and its programs.”
Mrs. Kelley retired from Snead in 1994. She continues to be an active member of the Boaz community and St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she has organized the active 55-plus club within the church.
A third award was presented during the breakfast on Saturday. Rhonda Springfield was recognized for her service as president of the Alumni Association since 2005. She has been involved in organizing such events as the annual Chili Supper, Homecoming, and the first Dinner and a Show event to be held next month.
The award presentations preceded the annual business meeting of the Alumni Association. During the meeting, changes to the by-laws were approved, and a new slate of officers for 2009-2010 was approved. Those officers are President Jon Harbison of Albertville, Vice President Libby Bates of Boaz, Secretary Morgan Willis of Boaz, and Treasurer Jarrod Shields of Albertville.
Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley updated alumni members on activities going on at the College, including the development of a Campus Master Plan and the renovation of the Norton Museum into a Social Sciences Building.
This year’s Alumni Homecoming also included a reception held at the Elrod Hospitality Center on Friday, Feb. 20.
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Snead State Community College recently released information to area high school counselors regarding changes to the admissions policy and to the scholarship application process.
The State Board of Education recently approved changes to the admissions policy affecting students enrolling in the Alabama Community College System as early as the Spring Semester 2009.
Students who are not already enrolled must provide proof of U.S. citizenship at the time the admissions application is complete. The documentation includes an unexpired Alabama driver’s license, an unexpired Alabama Identification Card, an unexpired U.S. passport, or an unexpired U.S. permanent resident card. The documentation must be presented to the Admissions Office in person or must be notarized if sent by mail.
All male students between the ages of 18-26 must also show proof of registration with the U.S. Selective Service System.
“We cannot accept faxed applications. They have to be mailed or hand-delivered, and they must be complete with the proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of selective service for our office to process the application,” said Admissions/Financial Aid Director Amanda Harbison.
Once complete applications are processed, students will receive mailed letters of acceptance.
“It’s important that students submit their paperwork as early as possible and allow a two-day waiting period for items to be processed. If anyone has any questions, they can contact the Student Services Office by phone or by e-mail, preferably,” said Mrs. Harbison.
The scholarship application process, which does not begin until January, also has some changes. Some of the available scholarships have been restructured to fall under four categories: Presidential Honors Scholarships, Academic Achievement Scholarships, Service Scholarships, and General Scholarships. Snead State also offers Leadership Scholarships, Endowment Scholarships, Performing Arts Scholarships for music, Jazz Band, and the College Street Singers, Art Scholarships, Career/Technical Scholarships, GED Scholarships, and Athletic Scholarships.
Criteria for each of the scholarships are available through the Student Services Office. Some of the scholarships require submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and some require an ACT/SAT score. An application for admission must be on file for a scholarship to be awarded.
Scholarship applications will not be available until Jan. 2, 2009. The deadline for scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year is by 5 p.m. on March 1, 2009.
For more information, contact the Student Services Office at 256.840.4210 or aharbison@snead.edu. | | | | |
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