November 2023

 
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Law Enforcement Banquet

Southside Virginia Community College recently hosted the 13th Law Enforcement Banquet recognizing the men and women who faithfully serve our communities. The following recipients were chosen as "Officer of the Year" by their department administration. 

Alberta Police Department

Michael Brown


Brodnax Police Department

Chief Everett Gibson 

(accepted in memory of Joe Carey)


Greenville County Sheriff's

Det. Willie D. House


Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Sgt Andrew Connell


Chase City Police Department

Sgt. Michael Callahan 


Emporia Police Department

Officer Austin Gatti


Mecklenburg Sherrif's Office

Lt. Byrt Carnes


Nottoway County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Dylan M. Mosier


South Hill Police Department

Officer Dennis Harris


Virginia State Police

Area 22 Trooper Peter Dayton


Virginia State Police

Area 35 Trooper Arthur P. Falin

Guest Speaker, 6th District Retired Judge Allan Sharrett. Judge Sharrett is married to Betsy Sharrett, a former Southside Virginia Community College Local Board member.

Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

SVCC held a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on November 9th to honor all veterans. Ron K. Posey, retired Command Sergeant Major of the Virginia Army National Guard, was the keynote speaker for the event. Sergeant Posey retired in 2019 with more than 37 years of service in the military.


A special thank you goes out to: Sergeant Posey, Brunswick High School Band and JROTC, The Farley Experience, Brunswick County IDA, Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Program, Virginia National Guard Family Programs, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Veterans Administration, Southside Behavioral Health, Virginia Poison Center at VCU Health, SVCC Veterans Benefits, SVCC's SGA & Student Ambassadors and all the veterans and guests that attended the event.

Q&A with Student Government Association President Shalita Corley

Why did you choose to attend SVCC?

Both of my parents only went as far as a junior in college but never finished. I, too, went to college straight out of high school and dropped out to have my oldest son. I have received many certifications since then, but I wanted to push past that and attain a degree. To top it, returning to school also showed my children that no matter how far you go in life, it is never too late to start or restart something that you have a passion for. I feel like I cannot tell them how important getting an education is, if I never push for it myself.


What is your current major and what are your future plans?

In May, I will graduate with an associate degree in Medical Office Administration. I have also applied to the nursing program as well and I'm already taking classes towards that venture. My dream is to become a Nurse Midwife but the Medical Office Administration will allow me to get my foot in the door until I can complete that training.


What does it mean to you to be the first ever SGA president?

Honestly, at first when I received the news, I thought there was no way possible the student body picked me. Overall, I am absolutely overjoyed and I feel honored.


What do you hope to accomplish as the SGA president?

I only have a short period of time to make my mark. I hope to bring more awareness to all SVCC locations, but most importantly, bringing more awareness to SGA. We have an awesome SGA group and we are excited to lay down some good roots for those to follow us. I need for the student body to know, that SGA is here to make sure that the students are being heard and that we are trying to create the best possible experience for all SVCC students.

SVCC Receives Grant

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) has received a $475,122 grant through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine program to enhance distance learning opportunities for SVCC’s students.


The project will expand Nursing and EMS Simulation Labs to include lifelike manikins with feedback and allow the labs to provide synchronous interactive instruction to distant rural campuses and centers. Additionally, the project will equip classrooms across six sites with distance learning upgrades to enhance educational opportunities for rural students.


“We are extremely grateful for this grant award and excited to begin implementing this project,” states Dr. Quentin R. Johnson, SVCC President. “Many of our students come from rural communities, so services improving access to distance learning technologies are critical in delivering our mission.”


The USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, by overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.


More information about the program can be found at www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs

Holiday Spirit

Let's get in the Holiday Spirit......Latrisha McCargo, Estes Community Center Education Coordinator, will be the Grand Marshall of the Chase City Christmas parade on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm.  Come on out and join the festivities.

Have you seen our billboards?

The "Picture the Possibilities" billboard campaign features SVCC Panther alumni and are spread throughout the service area. This billboard is located on Highway 58 in Brodnax.

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