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tStudent Financial Aid o817-515-4AID 5$$JTBO&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ*OTUJUVUJPOFRVBMBDDFTTUPUIFEJTBCMFE From the desk of Contents SPRING 2012 A features t Tarrant County College, we are fortunate to have a number of key stakeholders who provide continuous support and testimonies of the College’s extensive community SENIOR EDUCATION reach. But of all of these groups, the participants in our Senior Education Program may be the finest examples of the wide-ranging impact. Age is just a number ...... 13 This senior group may not appear to carry the typical qualities of a college student, but they Never too late for fitness ...... 16 are arguably the most eager to learn and to give back. As you’ll see in this issue, their learning experiences are diverse, encompassing poetry to digital photography and racquetball. And these Staying sharp ...... 18 classes combined with their on-campus social activities indeed makes for a busy calendar. Learning new tricks ...... 19 They are not too busy, however, to give back and contribute to our Tarrant County College learning communities. Our senior group fully embraces the sense of commu- Digital age ...... 20 nity on and around all of our campuses — and what they do makes a lasting difference. Senior bash ...... 21 For instance, many seniors who take a class to learn something new often also volunteer to teach a class in a subject with which they are already familiar. Additionally, their assistance ex- Testimonials ...... 22 tends beyond Senior Education to College for Kids, TCC’s on-campus summer program for el- ementary and middle school children. And they even impact the lives of many of our traditional credit students through generous contributions to the TCC Foundation Scholarship Funds. 13 In every issue This unique generosity and understanding of what makes a community flourish is representa- Erma Johnson Hadley tive of the strong network that Senior Education students built during the program’s infancy Chancellor more than 40 years ago. And today, the network remains just as strong. The power of education and community is certainly timeless, and at Tarrant County College we are certainly proud. Newsworthy ...... 2 t Briefs ...... 4 t From the Inside ...... 8 Role and Scope Mission Statement The College implements its mission through a clearly Tarrant County College provides affordable, t Lately ...... 10 defined set of programs, services and partnerships open access to quality teaching and learning. that include: ∙ University transfer programs; Alumni ...... 23 ∙ Workforce education programs; Tarrant County College ∙ Developmental courses; is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides ∙ Adult literacy courses; educational and employment opportunities on the TCCD Facilities ...... 24 ∙ Continuing Education and basis of merit and without discrimination because community services; of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, Tarrant County College’s commitment to the ∙ An extensive curriculum; a highly qualified, enthusiastic, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or The Foundation ...... 26 community and the environment is reflected innovative faculty and staff; appropriate technology, veteran status. in the use of recycled paper for this issue of equipment and learning resources; diverse modes of 16 Projection magazine. instruction and delivery; support services to foster student success; work and partnership in support of the ON OUR COVER cultural and economic development of the community; Tom Gluntz whittles away during a Senior Projection ∙ A commitment to institutional effectiveness – an ongoing Education woodworking class. Photo by DeeDra Parrish. met an old friend for lunch the other day, and old idea of spending one’s senior years in a rocking Vol. XLVI, No 5 SPRING 2012 process of self-examination, self-improvement, and an From the Editor unending pursuit of excellence. I he informed me that he’s thinking about retir- chair is being replaced with one of learning new Produced for the friends, faculty, and staff of ing. After a lengthy career as a business executive, things and pursuing new interests. TCC by the Offices of Public Relations and Marketing and Communications he’s certainly earned the right to step down and There are still worlds to be conquered, and no
EDITOR: take it easy for a while, but he said it’s the “taking one proves that better than the students and vol- Gary Offutt WANT TO KEEP UP ON THE LATEST WITH TCC? it easy” part that concerns him most. He’s seen unteers in TCC’s Senior Education Program. At Editorial Contributors: some of his colleagues retire, only to pass away every campus on any given day, seniors are pick- Frank Griffis, David House, Kelly Oehler, Stay connected through social media. Rita L.B. Parson, Ann Genett-Schrader and a few months later. Much like Alexander the ing up new hobbies, like woodcarving, jewelry Connie Wiebe Great, who allegedly wept when there were no making or pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Others Photographers: more worlds to conquer, these men apparently are staying active with dance, yoga or swimming. DeeDra Parrish and Glen E. Ellman felt there was nothing more to accomplish with- And a few are simultaneously learning Russian Designer: Marco Rosales out the day-to-day challenges of running a suc- and how to be a private investigator. You never Are you a TCC graduate? Gary Offutt cessful business, and their health quickly faded. know when those two skills will come in handy. PROJECTION is published by Projection Editor Tarrant County College at: I reminded my friend that he is different, and Keep learning. And if you ever feel like there Projection Register for the Online Alumni Community at www.tccd.edu/alumni 1500 Houston Street times are different. People are not only living lon- are no more worlds to conquer, just pick up a Fort Worth, TX 76102-6524 ger these days, but they’re also living better. The TCC Senior Education Catalog.
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Tarrant County College welcomed two new campus presidents in January. Peter Jordan took the helm at South Campus, and Bill Coppola assumed his duties at Southeast. Although they both hit the ground run- ning, we caught up with them long enough to ask them a few questions. Q&A with 1FUFS+PSEBO Q&A President, SO Campus with #JMM$PQQPMB President, SE Campus %FF%SB1BSSJTI WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU GREW UP IN THE CARIB- BEAN. WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? Yes, when I arrived in New York, I was a teenager. Much of who I am comes out of a British formative educa- tion and upbringing. Besides the white sandy beaches, the WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT TCC? outdoor lifestyle, island rhythms, and the stories my grand- No real surprise; but the warmth and ease with which the administra- parents told, I recall a very disciplined environment and ac- tion and faculty of TCC have welcomed me into their family, as well cess to books about people and places beyond the shores of as the continued offers of support and guidance as I acclimate myself to my new this tiny island that is 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. My position, have been a wonderful bonus. motivation to travel and explore new places was born out of this small island experience that sparked my curiosity and WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CONSTANTS THAT ARE TRUE FOR EVERY INSTITUTE OF love of reading and geography. HIGHER LEARNING? Student success is the basic common goal that all of us strive for. Each and every WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST COLLEGE EXPERIENCE LIKE? day, the faculty, staff and administration make decisions that will have an everlast- One is currently attending a communi- I attended Colby College, a small liberal arts college in south %FF%SB1BSSJTI ing effect upon our students. Graduation and success beyond our walls are the ty college, while the other is attending a central Maine. As you can imagine, the environment was very WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY? desired end results of these decisions. private college. different from the community in Harlem where I lived. But This summer, Diana and I will celebrate our 30th wedding there were elements that reminded me of growing up in Barba- anniversary. We have two grown children—Ryan, who lives WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PASS ALONG TO A NEW STUDENT? HOW DO YOU BALANCE THE RESPONSI- dos. I know what you’re thinking! How can icy winters remind in Charlotte, North Carolina, holds an MBA and works in College is your best chance to experience all that the world has to offer. Take every op- BILITIES OF BEING CAMPUS PRESIDENT you of the tropics? It was more about the powerful display and banking and finance, and Tamara, who works for a New portunity that you are given; you never know what lies beyond your boundaries if you AND YOUR PERSONAL LIFE? serenity of another, totally opposite dimension of nature. York law firm that concentrates on medical malpractice. don’t push them to the limit. Ask questions, get involved, and know that we are all here While I strive to keep my work and Since I was a “minority” student, my Colby experience was She will complete a Master’s Degree in Sports Management for and because of you. Your education is yours to create, so make it the best you can. personal life separate, being a campus not without its challenges. Academically, I was in an envi- this summer. We also have two grandsons, Jelani, a teen- president puts me in the public arena ronment where classmates had gone to much better schools ager, and Ethan, a precocious 3-year old. WHAT IS ONE THING ABOUT YOUR CAMPUS THAT YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT? on a constant basis. I try not to discuss (public and private). I had some catching up to do. And I was The never-ending commitment our faculty and staff make each day to our students is be- day-to-day matters with my wife and faced with adjusting to “culture shock” without resources to WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PASS ALONG TO A NEW STUDENT? yond that of any I have experienced before. I am amazed at the amount of pride and joy we kids, but prefer to focus on them when mitigate its impact. Yet failure was not an option. I commit- First, it starts with you, the student. Identify your goals, possess for our students, and cannot wait to watch as it continues to grow. I am away from the office. My wife is ted the time and effort that helped me make the academic both long- and short-term, and commit to them. Commit- very understanding and helps me to and social adjustment to graduate on time. ment to your goals means giving up (perhaps temporarily) HOW WAS YOUR TRANSITION TO TARRANT COUNTY? remain balanced in all aspects of life. those things that don’t advance your goals. While leaving a familiar place is never easy, both my wife and I have a long his- HOW WAS YOUR TRANSITION TO TARRANT COUNTY? Second, you are not alone. Know that TCC is commit- tory in the DFW Metroplex, starting in 1984. We have friends in the area from WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOUR Actually, I’m still in transition. Three months into the transition, ted to your success and we want to help remove barriers to our previous time here, and will always fondly remember and maintain contact CAMPUS FACES? the steepest part of the learning curve, as I anticipated, is learn- your success. It is critical that you understand when you with the friends we made during our time in Kingwood, near Houston. Our Three issues that are all interlinked— ing names, including the many acronyms we use, and becoming need help (academically, financially, personally, etc.), but transition is made easier every day by the wonderful employees of TCC, who are enrollment growth to nearly 15,000 familiar with compliance issues. By nature, I’m not the most pa- you must also let your faculty or advisors know. making us feel as if we have been here for years already. students, lack of public transportation tient person. Here, I appreciate that people are more patient and Third, find time to engage with the academic and social options, and the traffic/crowding that generous with their time. From members of the South Campus experiences on the campus. We know that students who WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY? result from these factors are the major and College communities to the Motor Vehicles Department are more engaged with their college experience persist My wife and I have been married for more than 30 years, with 20-year-old twin boys. concerns facing our campus today. I’ve been the recipient of a warm and generous welcome. and graduate at higher rates.
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TRINITY RIVER CAMPUS 5$$1PMJDF.BLF)JTUPSZ HOSTS VISION FEST MTV Conducts Casting Calls Music channel MTV conducted casting calls for TCC students to appear in its new show that connects college students with he Tarrant County College Police Department experts in the careers of their dreams. Interested students on each Tmade history on Dec. 11 as the first two-year campus participated in 10-minute interviews Jan. 23-26. college police department to host the annual con- Trinity River Campus was the site February 3 for the annual Kids Vi- ference for the Texas Association of College and sion Fest, a program that provides vision screening and eyeglasses The taped interviews were critiqued, and selected students were University Police Administrators. The conference was for children. It was sponsored by the Alcon Foundation, Essilor Vision Foun- to receive further information from MTV. held in conjunction with the Southwest Region of dation, and the Kids Vision for Life Coalition. International Association of Campus Law Enforce- ment Administrators. Top administrators for Texas’ two- and four-year colleges and universities were in Fort Worth focusing on the theme, “Overcoming %FF%SB1BSSJTI Challenges, Both the Present and the Future.” %FF%SB1BSSJTI TCC Chief of Police Shaun Williams speaks at the annual conference. %FF%SB1BSSJTI
TCC RECOGNIZED Southeast Campus Unveils FOR INCLUSION Veterans’ Wall of Honor Students wait for their chance to impress MTV producers. Southeast Campus honored its veteran students, faculty and staff with a wall of plaques featuring their photographs and biographies. The Wall of Honor will recog- nize their sacrifices and pledge ongoing support for veterans making the transition back to 5IF "TTPDJBUJPO PG $PNNV- civilian life. Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis was the keynote speaker. OJUZ $PMMFHF 5SVTUFFT SFD- PHOJ[FE 5BSSBOU $PVOUZ $PMMFHFT EFEJDBUJPOUPTUSFOHUIFOJOHFRVJUZ TCC REWARDED FOR ENERGY CZ GPTUFSJOH BO FOWJSPONFOU PG EFFICIENCY PROJECT JODMVTJPO UISPVHIPVU UIF %JTUSJDU
(SFHH&MMNBO Oncor’s Educational Facilities Program (EFP) on Nov. 4 award- .FNCFST PG 5$$T #PBSE PG 5SVTU- ed a $10,400 incentive check to TCC for installing a high- FFT BOE $IBODFMMPS &SNB +PIOTPO efficiency air-conditioning system at Trinity River East Campus. )BEMFZ BDDFQUFE UIF ""$5 &RVJUZ The EFP helps schools and universities save energy and money by providing no-cost facility improvement recommendations "XBSEUPVUJOHUIF$PMMFHFGPSJOJ- and financial incentives based on the total amount of energy UJBUJWFTUIBUNBYJNJ[FTUVEFOUTVD- the equipment will help save. The high-efficiency air-condi- DFTT5IFTFJODMVEFEUIFBEEJUJPOPG tioning system will save approximately 44,000 kilowatt-hours BO PGGJDF PG JOTUJUVUJPOBM EJWFSTJUZ of energy annually, equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions NBOEBUPSZ BEWJTJOH BOE 8FFLFOE of more than 3,000 gallons of gasoline, according to U.S. Envi- $PMMFHF "MTP DJUFE XBT B EJWFSTJUZ ronmental Protection Agency calculations. TVNNJU GPS TUVEFOUT GBDVMUZ BOE “While we’re enjoying the energy savings, our students and TUBGG BOEUIFJOWPMWFNFOUPGJOEJ- A child tries on new frames at the Kids Vision Fest at faculty are starting the new school year off right with a com- Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley and Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis unveil the WJEVBMTGSPNBMMCBDLHSPVOETJOUIF Trinity River Campus. fortable learning environment,” said TCC Director of Physical new Veterans’ Wall of Honor at Southeast Campus. DPMMFHFQMBOOJOHQSPDFTT Plant Operations Gary Preather.
4 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 5 Briefs newsworthy Briefs newsworthy STUDENTS SHARE THE WARMTH WITH “gLOVE” PROJECT /0850'*/%"(*"/5"5. Sigma Tau, the surgical technology The Texas Workforce Commission presented the TCC Opportunity Center with a giant check for the huge amount of $458,025, which will go toward training Tarrant County residents with the skills they need to either retain their current jobs or find better-paying jobs. student association at Trinity River East Campus for Health Care Professions, con- ducted its annual “gLOVE” drive to collect gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, and other win- ter apparel for clients of SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a nonprofit agency serving women and children affected by domestic violence.
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The Tarrant County College Board of Trinity River Associate Professor of Psychol- SOUTH CAMPUS HOSTS AFRICAN AMERICAN NOTED EDUCATOR AND AUTHOR KEN BAIN Trustees on Jan. 19 unanimously ap- ogy Hector Menchaca received the Com- PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE KEYNOTES ACADEMICS DAY proved a resolution honoring and support- munity College Distinguished Faculty Award at Fort Worth attorney and TCC alumnus Glenn O. Lewis was the Bain, author of What the Best College Teachers Do, won ing the initiatives of the College’s Achiev- the 37th Annual TACHE State Conference in Feb- keynote speaker for the Sixth Annual Ariel Hunter-Chriss African the 2004 Virginia and Warren Stone Prize for an outstand- ruary. TCC was well represented at the confer- ing the Dream team. Achieving the Dream American Professionals Conference on Nov. 11 at South Campus. ing book on education and society. It has been one of the ence with 35 attendees. Nine of them made pre- is a nationwide initiative designed to in- The conference theme was “Upgrade Your Career, Your Finances, Your top-selling books on higher education and has been translated sentations, including four TCC students. Arturo crease student access and success. Through Business, Your Life,” and seminar topics included “Move from Mama’s into 11 languages. Martinez, District Director of Graphic Services, Achieving the Dream, TCC focuses on iden- House to Your House,” “The Real Entrepreneurs of DFW,” and “The Six was elected to the TACHE State Board as VP for tifying barriers to student success through Attendees were able to choose from among 50 topics dur- Unwritten Rules of Business.” Technology. Northeast Campus instructor Natalia data and increased engagement; setting ing breakout sessions, including “Are We Taking the Learning Verjat and Northeast Campus assistant professor priorities to close student achievement Other speakers included Fort Worth native Reynaldo Casas who Journey Alone?” “Breathing Room: Handling Hot Topics in the Modesta Lopez-Tollison will be part of the 2013 gaps, and developing processes for continu- works for Viacom, which includes MTV, BET and Paramount Pictures; Classroom,” “Chi Exercises and Stress Relief,” “Digital Spaces state conference committee. ous improvement and use of best practices. Tracy Williams of TruSpeak Consulting and assistant director for the for Student Success: E-Portfolios, Facebook, Google and Twit- Center for Professional Communication at Texas Christian University; ter,” “Pitfalls to Avoid During Your First Year of Teaching” and and the Rev. Alcee Chriss, senior pastor of Aletheia Temple and wid- “The Use of Humor in the Classroom, Learning While Laughing.” ower of the conference namesake.
6 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 7 IN THE SPOTLIGHT From the Inside newsworthy A sampling of TCC’s recent coverage in the media Hector Menchaca Trinity River Associate Professor of Psychology /PWFNCFS BRAGS ABOUT OUR FACULTY AND STAFF Received the Distinguished Community College Faculty Award from the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education. Fort Worth Star-Telegram An article about the hiring of two new campus presi- Lisa Blank Conrad Herrera dents: Peter Jordan at South Campus and Bill Coppola at Trinity River Instructor of History Northwest Campus Academic Ivan Mino Southeast Campus. Foundations Chair Southeast Campus Assistant Professor of Spanish Has a new partnership with the Tarrant County Black Historical and /PWFNCFS Genealogical Society to host a genealogical workshop on the Trinity Proposed the “Student-Designed Community College ESOL” which was Is working with The Museum of Cultures to produce a DVD about the Fort Worth Business Press Amazon region and tribal culture. This project will target various schools River Campus for our students. She also secured a partnership with accepted by the Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA) for Feature article highlights the new partnership between the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth not only for this year but also for next its 35th annual meeting in New Orleans, February 1-4. He presented a in Dallas and Tarrant County. geosciences departments at TCC and UTA, as well as the year. That agreement marks four consecutive years of partnership. semester-long research project from the spring 2011 semester that en- Trinity River East Campus being awarded a $10,400 incentive compassed six students designing a community college ESOL program. Kristine Nelson check from Oncor for energy efficiency. Candice Bledsoe Trinity River Professor of Nursing %FDFNCFS South Campus Professor of English John Hiser The 4th edition of the textbook she co-authored, Nursing Care of Chil- Trinity River Respiratory Care The Dallas Morning News Her work titled Laboring On: African-American Women and Higher dren, will be issued this spring. Program Coordinator TCC is mentioned in an article about Fine Arts instructor Ear- Education has been accepted for publication. She continues to work on line Green and her work with the TCC ceramics program. Death Penalty Anthology, a combination of essays and creative writing Has been invited to speak at the Xian Symposium in China on May 18-20. Edwardo Perez submissions from prison inmates. Hiser has also been recognized with an NISOD award for teaching excellence. Northeast Campus Professor of English +BOVBSZ Arlington News Network Pennie Boyett Dr. Woody Kageler Successfully defended his doctoral dissertation at The University of Texas UTA Professor Allan Saxe wrote an online column touting at Arlington and will receive his Ph.D. in May. the benefits of an education at Southeast Campus for Ar- South Campus Professor of English Trinity River Health Sciences Director lington residents. Was among 41 scholarship winners honored at the Bess W. Scott Has been invited to give two presentations on the future education of respira- Susan Ragland +BOVBSZ Scholarship Fund 20th Anniversary party. tory therapists at the state Texas Society for Respiratory Care meeting in May. District Web Content Editor Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bryan Calvin Deb Liptak Served in October as co-chair of the Marketing, Management and Pro- Article about the TCC Board of Trustees approving a $2.8 mil- fessional Development track at the National Higher Education Web Pro- lion contract for the design of a 67,200-square-foot energy Northwest Campus Assistant Trinity River Small Business Development Center Counselor fessionals Conference in Austin. She has been invited again to serve as technology center on the South Campus. Professor of Government Recently earned the title of “Distinguished Toastmaster” from Toastmas- co-chair at the 2012 conference to be held in Milwaukee. Published “The Determinants of the Number of Amicus Briefs Filed Be- ters International. She also is a contributing author to the book Web of +BOVBSZ fore the U.S. Supreme Court, 1953-2001” in the Justice System Journal Deceit - Misinformation and Manipulation in the Age of Social Media. Ariana Rodriguez The Dallas Weekly Volume 32, Number 3, 2011. Trinity River On-Call Instructional Assistant Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley was named one of the “25 Stacy Lueking People to Watch 2012: Making Black History Today.” Brian Cervantez Has been named to the Fort Worth Mayor’s Young Leaders Initiative. Trinity River Professor of Physical Education 'FCSVBSZ Northwest Campus Associate Successfully competed in the New York City Marathon. One of 47,000 Vicki Sapp Professor of History Fort Worth Star-Telegram runners, she ran her personal best of 3 hours and 55 minutes on the Southeast Campus Associate Professor of English Article mentions the $458,025 grant from the Texas Work- Graduated from the University of North Texas with his Ph.D. in History. 26.2-mile course. force Commission to go toward training workers at the TCC Her poem, “Luna di Luna,” was published in the journal New Texas. Opportunity Center. Ginna Covington, Janice McKinney, and Maria Luera Robert Tinajero 'FCSVBSZ Tetsuya Umebayashi Trinity River Continuing Education Coordinator South Campus Professor of English Focus Daily News Trinity River Professors of Nursing of Special Projects Another mention of the $458,025 grant from the Texas Published a book of poetry, Love Revolution and will chair the Rap and Workforce Commission. The grant will be used at the TCC Created a new course, Special Topic Course A, for students learning Has been named to the Fort Worth Mayor’s Young Leaders Initiative. Hip Culture presentations at the upcoming Southwest/Texas American Opportunity Center to help workers retain their current jobs current health-care issues. or obtain new jobs. Nancy McKenzie and Michael Wright Culture and Pop Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque. Brett Dyer South Campus Reading Professors Paula Vastine 'FCSVBSZ South Campus Professor of Art Presented in January at the Southwest Educational Research Association Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northeast Campus Student Development Director Feature highlights seniors taking Continuing Education conference in New Orleans. The presentation offers research to enhance Works will be featured in the Revive Exhibition at the Latino Cultural courses at TCC to learn social media applications like Face- Recognized as “Woman of the Year” by the East Fort Worth Business Center in Dallas October 29-November 3. student success by using technology to augment face-to-face instruction. book and Twitter. Association for 2011 and as a “Rotary Builder” for 2010-2011 by J. Paul Lucas, District 5790 Governor, Rotary International. And she was
elected to the board of the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods, 2012,
representing City Council District 5.
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SO TCC STUDENTS CONNECT WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TR STUDENTS HONE LEADERSHIP SKILLS AT SUMMIT
Thousands of Tarrant County College students met in January with representatives from area colleges and universities to help them plan for further education at four-year institutions. TCC campuses spon- sor transfer days to allow students access to 25 or more colleges and universities in one location so they can get specific information needed for a smooth transition.
A South Campus student talks to a representative from a four-year institution. %FF%SB1BSSJTI
FOLK ARTIST SPEAKS OUT RACING LEGEND SHARES NE ABOUT HER WORK NW HIS EXPERIENCES %FF%SB1BSSJTI The Center for Leadership Development at Trinity River Campus presented its 14th Students, faculty and staff enjoy Leadership eXperience Summit, featuring Professor Allan A. Saxe. Saxe is a respected the presentation of Allan Saxe. Quilter, painter and doll maker Sybil Reddick displayed and As part of TCC’s African-American History Month celebra- political scientist and community servant-leader. His topic, “Leadership and Society,” em- discussed her art during African-American History Month in tions, race-car driver Willy T. Ribbs, the first African-Amer- phasized 21st century student leadership development. February at a presentation, “Our Grandmother’s Hands: The Folk ican driver to compete in the Indy 500, shared his challenges and Art of African-American Artists”on Northeast Campus. One of victories as a trailblazing driver. her quilts displayed in the library was previously hung in the Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham, Ala. SE “IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE” MENTORING SUMMIT
The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) in partnership with Southeast Campus Continuing Education Department and Student Activities hosted the “In Pursuit of Excellence” Mentoring Summit in February. Keith Garvin, CBS Channel 11 and TXA 21 anchor, was the keynote speaker.
Local news anchor Keith Garvin gives some advice to a TCC student. 3JUB4IPSU %FF%SB1BSSJTI
Folk artist Sybil Reddick discusses her work at a Racing legend Willy T. Ribbs inspires the crowd at Northeast Campus exhibit. Northwest Campus. %FF%SB1BSSJTI
10 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 11 THE “OLD” PERCEPTIONS ON AGING ARE BEING SHATTERED AS SENIORS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TCC’S CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
By Frank E. Griffis “Senior” Writer
12 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 13 I will never forget my 50th birthday. The usual in it and said, ‘Oh, this is appropriate, I love it.’ They said it students to determine what is offered,” said Troy Vaughn, joke cards (“You know you’ve turned 50 when,” was time that we had programs for women, minorities and associate vice chancellor for continuing education. “We ba- etc.), gifts wrapped in black crepe paper with senior citizens at the College. sically leave them alone; it’s basically senior-run.” black bows, and the dark chocolate cake sagging “Chancellor Rushing, who was 55 at the time, said he The number of participants has increased over the years. For with 50 noir candles, but a shrink-wrapped magazine wanted things in place for when he retired,” Carrier said, example, the seniors who registered for classes on Northeast that arrived in the day’s mail put a perspective on turning laughing. “I attended his 90th birthday party last year. He Campus increased more than 72 percent in the 10-year period 50 that I was ill-prepared to face. was a real visionary.” from spring 1984 through fall 1993, from 422 to 748. As the It was the latest issue of AARP magazine, complete with The programs actually began in the early 1970s when what number of participants rose, there was a corresponding increase AARP membership application. I threw it in the trashcan was then Tarrant County Junior College offered swimming in the number and variety of classes offered. Each semester 50 as if it were diseased. Nothing can crash a 50th birthday classes and a course called “The Technique of Preparing Gift to 60 classes have been offered on Northeast Campus alone, party like the arrival of AARP magazine. I was so dis- Packages” exclusively to seniors on Northeast Campus. By fall including 20 different computer-related classes and others, such tressed that I forgot to ask, “How did they know?” 1972, the programs were broadened under the heading of as bridge, dancing, exercise, golf, genealogy, medical subjects, The problem was not with the magazine, but with my “Community Services.” Almost simultaneously, the nation myth, magic, religion and the cosmos, self-hypnosis, swimming, perceptions of getting older, edging into that “senior citi- started to recognize that our senior citizens had a lot to offer, Texas history and travel. zen” bracket. A product of the “never trust anyone over that they could become an active and integral force in the af- According to Vaughn, the most popular programs involve 30” generation, I was hanging onto an outdated image of fairs of the community, the state and the nation. health and fitness, though estate planning, card games and dancing are also very popular. “Our seniors are very interested in the computer classes, even though many of them did not grow up with comput- “It feels good to see the seniors on campus with our ers in their homes,” Vaughn said. “We even teach a class in Senior photography students frame shots of the denizens of the Fort Worth Zoo. registering online for classes.” other students, and to see them being lively, staying 4IBSPO.4UVSHJT Vaughn said that seniors not only contribute to their the handicapped), weight lifting, dietary and nutritional communities, they also contribute to TCC by volunteering fit and enjoying life.” — Troy Vaughn information, and a refresher course in first aid. to assist with summer programs, such as College for Kids. By the fall semester of 1975, the program was named Senior “It feels good to see the seniors on campus with our other Education Experience (SEE) and classes included Spanish, students, and to see them being lively, staying fit and enjoy- senior citizens as being unproductive, burdensome and un- In June 1974, Judith Carrier was appointed TCJC’s di- physical fitness, arts and crafts, flowers and gardens, elemen- ing life,” Vaughn said. involved. Fortunately (for me and 55 million other “older” rector of Special Services, making her responsible for pro- tary bookkeeping, dancing, oil painting, consumer education, Americans), that image has flipped 180 degrees. Nowa- grams for “retired persons.” By the end of the year, seniors Bible, cake decorating, flower arranging and ceramics. It was days, our seniors have the rabid attention of retail advertis- had their own physical fitness class on Northeast Campus, not until the spring semester of 1976 that seniors were charged TCC Senior Education Offices ing, the powerful entertainment, health-care and financial which included group exercise, swimming (including for a registration fee of $6 to cover any and all courses. The senior industries, and government agencies. audit fee of $5 was charged for those attending regular TCJC NORTHEAST CAMPUS Plus, the senior segment of the na- classes without receiving credit. "ENJOJTUSBUJPO#VJMEJOH /"%." tion’s population has developed a cul- Twenty-two classes were offered in fall 1978, and the tural prominence rivaled only by the program named its first volunteer administrator. In spring youth market. 1978, seniors were given ID cards for health services, ac- NORTHWEST CAMPUS Tarrant County College is no late- cess to the cafeteria and library, and parking stickers. In "ENJOJTUSBUJPO#VJMEJOH 8"%." comer to being aware of the impor- fall 1985, the fee for participating in the SEE program was tance and contributions of our senior raised to $10 a semester and two years later raised to $20 citizens. In fact, Judith Carrier, who per semester where it remains today. Plus, there are no pop SOUTH CAMPUS last year retired as president of South- quizzes, final exams or tests of any kind. 4UVEFOU$FOUFS 4456" east Campus, said the College was In July 1990, class schedules for all campuses were com- ahead of its time. piled and published in a Senior Education Catalog that also “I was a counselor and professor included maps of the campuses and other pertinent informa- SOUTHEAST CAMPUS of psychology on Northeast Campus tion. The next year, the administration of the program was re- "ENJOJTUSBUJPO#VJMEJOH &.0%" in spring 1974 when I got a call that structured, decentralized and reorganized as a campus-based Chancellor Joe B. Rushing and the program for each of the five campuses. Each campus has a campus president, Don Anthony, Senior Education Office and an all-volunteer advisory com- TRINITY RIVER CAMPUS wanted a session with me,” she said. mittee that meets monthly. The faculty, too, are volunteers. 5SJOJUZ#VJMEJOH 5353 “My office had a red rocking chair in “We depend on a curriculum committee that gathers in- it, and Chancellor Rushing sat down put from senior centers around the county and from our Student Chang-Hwei Chernly, left, and Troy Vaughn, associate vice chancellor for
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14 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 15 promotes better sleeping, eases de- pression, and increases energy. It also sharpens senior citizens’ sense of balance, creating less danger of falling, which, she said, “is one of the biggest risks seniors face and can be a long-term threat to their inde- pendence and longevity.” Another key benefit is making new friends, Forrest and McCoy said. “The more people we get, the more friendships are built and the more reliance on each other,” Mc- Coy added. Ellen Adrian puts some muscle into her workout in the gym on Trinity River Campus. “We get people who don’t have NEVER %FF%SB1BSSJTI contact with others, and they make Dancing is “good cardio” exercise, said Gwendolyn For- friends,” said South Campus SEP Instructor Joann Bres- rest, a self-taught dancer and volunteer instructor for the ciani. “And we throw really nice parties.” course, which meets in the Physical Education Building. “A “Socialization is so important,” said Dr. Arnouville, “So lot of people take this for fun and health reasons. They come many seniors can be isolated in their homes even when they here with weight problems or diabetes, but they forget about have family in town.” it once they’re on the dance floor.” Line-dancing class pulls fitness and friendship together, TOO LATE FOR Enhancing quality of life is a top priority for students in arm-in-arm, said student Beverly George, an office manager health-related courses offered at all five campuses through who enjoys the camaraderie. And she’s planning to share it TCC’s Senior Education Program (SEP) for people age 55 all with relatives. “I decided last Thanksgiving to teach my and older. family to do the Wobble,” she said. Courses range from non-strenuous topics such as learn- Family fun is on Brenda Bailey’s agenda as well. She wants ing nutrition, CPR and diabetes management to physically to shock her family reunion in September with the Cupid demanding pursuits such as weightlifting and racquetball. Shuffle, the Wobble and the Slide On. “I’ll be ready,” she Power walkers can be spotted trekking across Southeast said. “I’m going to burn up the dance floor.”
Campus. At Northwest Campus, seniors can pursue stress %FF%SB1BSSJTI awareness, water exercise, yoga, tai chi and aikido. Trinity River Campus offers “Healthy Lifestyles,” belly dancing and yoga. Students at Northeast Campus work their bodies with hula dancing and even billiards. “It is not unusual to see people in their 60s, 70s and 80s learning just about anything,” said Robert McCoy, an in- By Debra Dennis structor/counselor for Special Projects at South Campus. “They are willing to engage themselves to have a more well- rounded life,” McCoy said. Various dance courses — from high-energy Zumba Gold ADOPTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN and Dancercize to graceful ballroom steps — are among SEP’s most popular as avenues to helping maintain optimum IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AT ANY AGE. health, Forrest said. They’re fun, and they improve mental acuity and facilitate weight loss while sharpening alertness and coordination. Recent federal research found that only a quarter of people age 65-74 exercise regu- “We work up a good sweat,” Forrest said. “You’re getting larly. They’re health-conscious, fitness-savvy senior citizens like Brenda Bailey. your heart rate up on a country-western dance or the Cupid At age 65, the retired executive secretary and teacher’s assistant is burning cal- Shuffle. And you can practice at home.” ories, toning her muscles, and enjoying life in the line dancing course at Tarrant Dr. Jennifer Arnouville, a Fort Worth geriatric specialist, County College’s South Campus. “When I go out, I don’t want to be too old to dance,” agrees that dancing yields valuable health benefits. Floriane, left, and Ron Fernandes get some exercise, learn she said. “It’s very important that I have good health.” Such conditioning, she said, improves the lungs and heart, new dance moves, and just have fun at South Campus.
16 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 17 Northeast administration. Karen Hewitt, a private investiga- tor with Hewitt and Cowden Investi- gations, teaches a class called “So You LEARNING NEW Want To Be a P.I.,” which provides an overview of the history and role of pri- vate investigators and covers interview STAYING techniques, research, public records, surveillance and the law. It is one of the most popular classes at Northeast. “The students are a joy. They are so attentive,” Hewitt said. “They are really By Sarah Bahari hungry for knowledge and information.” For some seniors, TCC classes provide By Sarah Bahari opportunities in education they did not Tim Sullivan bears down on his chisel during a have in younger years. woodcarving class on Northwest Campus.
SHARP %FF%SB1BSSJTI For instance, Glenda Cromeans, 71, money. At Northeast Campus, seniors can learn everything from SENIORS PURSUE INTELLECTUAL INTERESTS TO STIMULATE ACTIVE MINDS. attended Texas Wesleyan University for SENIORS TAKE UP NEW HOBBIES TO PUT computer technology to hula dance and world religions. one year before she left school to work at Kathy Saburn, who coordinates the program at North- orothy L. Parker spent years building expertise in a medical career the Fort Worth Army Depot. A SHINE ON THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. west, said she has seen many seniors extend their lives by and caring for others as a registered nurse. Since enrolling in TCC’s Senior Edu- years after developing new hobbies or renewing interests When she retired, she focused on a new priority — intellectual adventure. cation Program, the Hurst resident has fter retiree Dan Hays lost his wife of 28 years, he neglected while working and raising families. D She enrolled in Senior Education classes at Tarrant County College. The learned about gardening and photog- rarely left home. “This program does much more than keep seniors oc- Colleyville woman has since studied the American presidents, the Jewish raphy and has taken a course in water Hays lost touch with friends, passing time sitting cupied,” said Saburn, who also teaches yoga to seniors. “It roots of Christianity, the Revolutionary War, photography, genealogy and more. exercise, which helps her stay in shape A on the couch or puttering around his house. enriches their mind, body and spirit. As we grow older, it “These classes open your horizons and expand your mind,” said Parker, 77, who has after two knee replacements. One day, his grandson, then a student at Tarrant becomes even more important to stay active. If we are idle, attended courses at Northeast Campus. “It really is lifelong learning.” “It’s about knowledge,” said Cromeans. County College, brought Hays a catalog on TCC’s Senior Educa- the mind tends to go downward.” For many seniors, the quest for knowledge intensifies during retirement. TCC offers “Everybody, regardless of age, should tion Program (SEP) and urged him to try a class. Benefits extend as well to instructors, who are volunteers. hundreds of Senior Education Program (SEP) classes to help satisfy that drive to learn, learn something new every day.”
That was 18 years ago. Hays has since studied art, gardening They say teaching seniors is among their most rewarding from religion and psychology to history and computers. %FF%SB1BSSJTI and yoga. He’s brushed up on Spanish and traveled around Eu- professional endeavors. At TCC’s South Campus, seniors can study Texas history, phi- rope — thanks to Senior Education courses he’s taken at North- “Seniors are so easy to teach because they want to be there. losophy and more. Students at Northwest can learn German, read west, South and Northeast campuses. They want to learn,” said Steve Schoolar, who teaches woodcarv- poetry, and explore many other topics. Southeast’s SEP curriculum From woodcarving and dancing to piano, history and learning ing and amateur magic at Northwest. “I find them fascinating. includes classes in U.S. history and current events. a new language, TCC offers seniors the opportunity to develop They all have interesting stories and backgrounds.” At Northeast, senior students can study astronomy or world reli- new hobbies or revisit long-forgotten ones. In woodcarving, few seniors have experience before they en- gions, learn how to write their memoirs, or even delve into the world of “The idea of crossing an ocean or learning yoga had never even roll, Schoolar said. Completing the class and crafting something private investigation. The campus draws the highest senior education dawned on me,” said Hays, 78, of Sansom Park. “I’ve tried a lot of with their hands gives them a sense of accomplishment. enrollment, with about 800 students each fall. things I had never even considered. I’ve kept really busy, met new Like many of the instructors, Schoolar, 67, who runs a full- “You are never too old to learn,” said Jackie Washington, vice presi- people, and learned a lot.” time woodcarving studio from his Fort Worth home, also has dent of Continuing Education at Northeast. “So many of these peo- At Northwest Campus, more students are discovering Senior taken classes, including creative writing. ple have worked all their lives, raised children, kept busy. Now they Education, with enrollment jumping from 367 students in 2004 Margaret Quan, a retired history professor from Diablo want to learn Spanish or study American history or learn to crochet.” to 674 students last school year. Valley College in California, enrolled in a computer course Students say learning about new topics keeps their minds engaged, Students have unlimited access to courses in a wide array of offered by senior education four years ago. When she saw the which is crucial as they grow older. topics at all five campuses. quality of instructors and students, she immediately signed “My philosophy of life is: Never let the mind rest,” said Earl At Northwest, seniors can choose from water exercise, yoga, up to teach history classes. Armstrong, 71, a retired mechanical engineer. “It has a tendency woodcarving, drawing, oil painting and much more. South Cam- Now, Quan teaches courses on Revolutionary War, Civil War to atrophy if you don’t use it.” pus students’ numerous options include working with stained and Adolf Hitler. Many of her students are history buffs who Armstrong, who has taken classes in history, Spanish and com- glass and learning line dances. Belly dancing and Brazilian em- never had the opportunity to earn a college degree. puters, also teaches courses on the weather and memoir writing. He broidery are among options at Trinity River Campus. Southeast “This is their college. It opens up a whole new avenue for serves as president of a 24-member advisory council, which coordi- Campus provides classes ranging from pinochle to investing them,” Quan said. “I see students come alive in my class.” nates the program’s scheduling and makes recommendations to the Instructor Connie Jimenez teaches a Spanish Class for seniors on Northeast Campus.
18 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 19 t age 84, Margie Gaither attend celebrations on several campuses. has found comfort in the Mendie Cannon, an SEP student and high-tech world. instructor, describes the event as “an op- A The retired accountant portunity to reacquaint yourself with folks is both a student and vol- you don’t see during the semester because unteer teacher in Southeast Campus’ we are all so busy. It’s nice to see what the Senior Education Program (SEP), de- students accomplish in their classes.” signed for those age 55 and older. Ken Oliver and his wife have attend- Gaither is enrolled in two SEP com- ed the parties for the past five years. puter classes, teaches an Excel spread- Oliver, who has been a TCC student sheet course, and helps publish a quar- and instructor, enjoys the “camarade- terly newsletter geared toward seniors. rie and the chance to visit with others. “I didn’t want to sit around the It’s a social event we can...enjoy, and house,” she said. “It’s never too late to most of my students are there.” learn something new.” Gene Cahill, who has taught SEP Southeast volunteer instructor Ed classes, has attended the Bash with Martin, 70, teaches an SEP PowerPoint her husband for more than 15 years. course. His 18 students have produced Students Qutub Ali, left, and Jasmin Ali pick up PowerPoint tips from instructor Ed Martin The celebration “is like a culmination, a video and are engaged in page de- during a class on Southeast Campus. a nice dinner and a chance for all the %FF%SB1BSSJTI seniors to get together,” she said. Dorothy Parker said that she has en- Embracing the Digital joyed the Senior Bash for many years. “It’s quite a sight to see them out on the The Senior Bash often includes a fashion show. dance floor,” she said. “All of the old years 4IBSPO.4UVSHJT Age at Any Age By Debra Dennis SENIORS TAKE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES TO LEARN SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLISH THEIR OWN NEWSLETTERS, AND MORE. A DIFFERENT KIND OF SENIOR PROM sign, publishing and formatting. SEP technology courses such as Martin’s and the opportunity to make new friends. “We’re building brain cells in here,” said “Learning is fun, and in these classes you meet a lot of people from a lot of SENIOR ED STUDENTS MARK THE SEMESTER’S END WITH A SENIOR BASH ON EACH CAMPUS. By Pamela Smith Martin, a retired high-school math teacher. different backgrounds. There are so many different things you can do with this As with a wide range of SEP technol- [PowerPoint] course.” hen the fall and spring semesters end at Tarrant County Col- fall away, and they’re just 25 years old ogy courses at Northeast, Northwest Dickey is creating a slide show of photographs from a recent trip to Germany. lege, it’s party time for Senior Education Program (SEP) stu- again. I get teary when I watch it.”
and South campuses, the class enrich- That’s one way technology courses add context to senior citizens’ lives, Martin said. dents, instructors and administrators at all five campuses. 4IBSPO.4UVSHJT es senior citizens’ lives with growth “If there is a downside to teaching seniors, I haven’t found it,” he said, adding W They throw what’s known as the “Senior Bash,” featuring themed and learning, Martin said. that the challenge is to keep pace with changes in technology as reflected in dinner and entertainment as students age 55 and older celebrate all There are no tests, grades or col- courses such as Mobile Handheld Devices. that they’ve learned in a wide range of SEP courses, from astronomy to Zumba. lege credit. “We taught MS Publisher several years ago and then switched to a video pro- “The Bash is an opportunity to celebrate our seniors,” said Kathy Saburn, a Northwest Building high-tech expertise in a duction class, because we felt it would be a good way to teach seniors the Inter- Campus administrative assistant and member of the Senior Education Advisory Council. technology-driven world is ample moti- net and use of a computer,” Martin said. “We want them to feel very special, because they are, and it is our way of say- vation and reward for these students — “Our goal is to teach seniors how to work on computers,” said retired mail ing, ‘Thank you for keeping this wonderful program alive.’ We receive so many part of the largest demographic in the carrier Joann Bresciani, now a South Campus volunteer instructor in computer positive remarks after each Bash, and we have standing-room-only attendance, United States. They are editing news- technology. so we know that we please our seniors.” letters, converting music files, texting, “Our generation came way before computers, and some are so shy about ap- “The Bash has always been a celebration of the 10-week semester that keeps our learning digital photography and the proaching a computer,” said Bresciani, who edits “Datasheet II,” a student publi- seniors active and thriving,” said Christine Rivera, a Trinity River Campus admin- power of 140-character Twitter tweets, cation distributed at churches, senior citizen centers and other locations. Some istrative assistant who helps to coordinate her campus’ party. writing about pop culture, and more. students are reticent about using the computer. “You might even call it their senior prom. They exchange phone numbers and Social interaction between students “We get people…who have never touched a computer,” she said. “We suggest say goodbye to each other until the next semester,” Rivera said. “And we give them appeals to John Dickey, 84, who appre- they take a keyboard course. From there, we can go to the basics and then as far a chance to win great door prizes.” Hula students strut their stuff at the Senior ciates the versatility gained through as they want to learn.” Some SEP alums enjoy the Bash so much they continue to come year after year or Bash on Northeast Campus.
20 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 21 testimonials Alumni Groomed for Helping By Pamela Smith Groomsmen “A LOT OF PEOPLE TAKE “It’s quite a sight to see THIS [DANCE] FOR FUN AND them out on the dance Judy Busocker puts her Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising to good use at Men’s Wearhouse. udy Busocker has been involved in her share of weddings. HEALTH REASONS. THEY floor. All of the old years Busocker, who graduated from Tarrant County Col- COME HERE WITH WEIGHT J lege (then TCJC) in 1978 with an Associate Degree in fall away, and they’re just Fashion Merchandising, has been in the bridal and tuxedo PROBLEMS OR DIABETES, business all her working life and is a senior operations man- 25 years old again. I get ager for Men’s Wearhouse in Hurst, overseeing 47 stores. She BUT THEY FORGET ABOUT teary when I watch it.”” credits TCC for getting her started in the fashion business. “At Men’s Wearhouse, management is on the floor, driving IT ONCE THEY’RE ON THE Dorothy Parker, Senior Bash participant the tuxedo business and making sure our name is out there DANCE FLOOR.” and that we are giving the very best quality service and prod- ucts for our customers,” she said. “It’s a huge company, and Gwendolyn Forrest, South Campus they do a phenomenal job of taking care of their staff. I think Senior Education student that is reflective in the customer service that you receive from them as clients. It’s such a warm and inviting atmosphere.” Busocker enrolled at TCC after graduating from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst. She considered a career as either a flight attendant or an administrative assistant. But she opted to pursue her greatest love, the clothing industry. The College’s salesmanship classes, she said, “were on point and prepared me for working in sales with Men’s Wear- house. Nothing compares to TCC. I really think that my foundation came from TCC.” To earn her degree, Busocker explained, she had to first “I’VE TRIED A LOT OF THINGS I I DIDN’T WANT TO SIT find work in the fashion world. “I fell into the bridal industry by accident,” she said. “I saw HAD NEVER EVEN CONSIDERED. AROUND THE HOUSE. IT’S an ad in the paper. I ended up getting a very good job, (and) I’VE KEPT REALLY BUSY, MET NEW I’ve stayed in the wedding industry ever since and have truly NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN loved it. I’ve been very blessed to work in an industry I love, TCC Alumnus Judy Busocker PEOPLE, AND LEARNED A LOT.” not just for a paycheck. I have a passion for my work.” (MFO&&MMNBO SOMETHING NEW. Busocker said TCC’s network prepared her for success in move that continues to pay off for her. “That has really Dan Hays, Northwest Campus Senior Education student and out of school. Teachers such as Evelyn Grace and Nor- helped me to take control and speak in front of hundreds Margie Gaither, Southeast Campus man Ellis and a student organization, Distributive Educa- of people without being nervous. Senior Education student tion Clubs of America (DECA), pushed her to excel. “TCC is a little treasure that sits all over the Fort Worth “I have never had a better group of teachers,” Busocker area,” Busocker added. “I would not trade my time there for said. “I’ve been fortunate to be close to the Ellis family after all the money in the world. I know my perception at that my tenure at TCC. What a mentor! He is a great man who point in time was that it was just a junior college — you go in “THESE CLASSES OPEN YOUR HORIZONS AND EXPAND YOUR made a huge impact on my life.” and get your basics and then leave and go somewhere else, “It’s hard to believe now, but I was very quiet, and I just but it did an immense amount of good for me.” MIND. IT REALLY IS LIFELONG LEARNING.” would sit back and observe everything,” Busocker said. Busocker remains involved with TCC and plans to work with Dorothy Parker, Northeast Campus Senior Education student But Ellis enrolled her in a public-speaking contest — a the TCC Foundation Scholarship selection committee.
22 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 23 TCCD Facilities TCCD Facilities
Northwest Campus Projects SWIMMING POOL VINEYARD Many renovations and improvements were made to Northwest Campus this semester. Here are a few of them.
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24 SPRING 2012 www.tccd.edu www.tccd.edu SPRING 2012 25 THE FOUNDATION
eventually becoming chairman of the Marketing Department at Northeast Campus until he retired. She said he dedicated Memorial Scholarships himself to any students who were willing to learn, even taking them to national competitions sponsored by the Distributive Education Clubs of America, and winning many of them. Continue the Legacy of She said he believed the spirit of competition helped them apply what they had learned to the business world and more. “He believed so much in understanding man- agement of your business, and of your finances, and of your life,” she said.
TCC Instructors (MFO&&MMNBO Tarrant County College enjoys a longstanding tradition of According to She lli, he would The Robert A. Davis FALL CLASSIC MVP AWARD instructors who have a lasting impact on their students and encourage students enrolled in his Memorial Scholarship the community. When one of those inspirational instructors courses to register for the other Driven by a passion to %+.BTTFZSFDFJWFEUIF'BMM$MBTTJD.71"XBSEGPS courses required to get a degree. She give his all in everything PVUTUBOEJOHMFBEFSTIJQBOETUFMMBSSFTVMUTJOUIF passes on, endowing a memorial scholarship is a good way said he would often tell some of his he did and inspiring 5$$&NQMPZFF"OOVBM(JWJOH$BNQBJHO1JDUVSFEGSPNMFGU to ensure that their impact endures. best students, “Man, if you’d just take young people to do the BSF'PVOEBUJPO$IBJSNBOPGUIF#PBSE(JOOZ5JHVF 5$$#PBSE your English and some of these other same, Robert Davis taught PG5SVTUFFT1SFTJEFOU#JMM(SFFOIJMM .BTTFZ 7JDF$IBODFMMPSGPS 3FBM&TUBUFBOE'BDJMJUJFT/JOB1FUUZ 5$$'PVOEBUJPO%POPS This fall three new scholarships will be available in courses and graduate, you could come English at South Campus 3FMBUJPOT0GåDFS-J[4JTL BOE$IBODFMMPS&SNB+PIOTPO)BEMFZ memory of three instructors who left their unique marks back here and work for us.” for 38 years. But teaching on TCC and the lives of countless students. The endowment of this scholarship English was only one of will help someone have that chance. the many contributions he made to his students and The Stephen Hull Memorial The Dr. Norman D. Ellis Memo- Robert A. Davis his community. Automotive Service Technol- rial Scholarship for Management “Robert always had an indelible impact wherever he went ogy Scholarship Students and on whomever he helped,” said his widow, Pamela Da- Steve Hull was department chair of Mary Ruth Ellis said her late husband, vis. “Teaching English, from correct grammar and usage, Automotive Technology on South Norman, was working for Burroughs Busi- to writing, to sharing his appreciation of literature and im- Campus when he was diagnosed ness Machines when he met Joe Rushing parting his passion for it, was more than a job to him.” with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and C. A. Roberson, both of whom later So she said it seemed only appropriate to help students commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s served as TCC Chancellors. She said they continue his passion for English by endowing the Robert Disease. He continued to teach for made such an impression on him that he A. Davis Memorial Scholarship. “It has perpetuity,” she three more years, even after he was decided to return to school for a Ph.D. so said. “And those who knew him knew that he had a lasting confined to a wheelchair, until he fi- that he could teach in a community college. effect on them and others.”
nally succumbed to ALS in July 2011. “At that time there Not content to merely teach, Robert also was heavily (MFO&&MMNBO Stephen Hull His widow, Shelli Hull, a pro- were other offerings involved in the community, she said. He worked with TCC FOUNDATION HEALTH CARE fessor of chemistry at TCC, said that her husband’s passion for teaching and a for students: business his neighborhood, his local church, the Forest Hill City desire to see his students succeed kept him going long after the disease started colleges and other Council, the Southeast Tarrant County Optimist Club, PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP to take its physical toll. In the traditionally hands-on environment of auto types of situations,” the Fort Worth chapter of the NAACP, and even state repair, he had to rely on his words alone to direct his students. she said. “But he was and national political campaigns, never seeking recogni- *OIPOPSPGUIFJOBVHVSBMGBDVMUZBOETUBGGPG5SJOJUZ “I know he was pleased that he could still contribute to their education,” so impressed with the tion, but always leaving that indelible impact of excellence 3JWFS&BTU$BNQVTBOEUPSFDPHOJ[FUIFJSEFEJDBUJPO she said. “It made it more challenging for him to try to get the message across community college wherever he went. BOEDPNNJUNFOUUPEJTUJODUJPOBOERVBMJUZQSFQBSBUJPOPGPVS DPNNVOJUZTOFYUIFBMUIDBSFQSPGFTTJPOBMT 5BSSBOU$PVOUZ$PMMFHF without being able to physically walk over and point, or to do it for them.” system. He thought “Robert never settled for less than 100 percent from 'PVOEBUJPOIBTFTUBCMJTIFEUIF5$$'PVOEBUJPO)FBMUI$BSF After working a few odd jobs in the automotive industry, Steve got his de- what was offered was himself, and his passion was shown in all that he did,” she 1SPGFTTJPOT4DIPMBSTIJQ1JDUVSFEGSPNMFGUBSF5$$#PBSEPG5SVTUFFT gree at TCC, which opened up more career opportunities for him, She lli said. the best value out said. She added that he would be amazed and humbled by 1SFTJEFOU#JMM(SFFOIJMM #PBSE"TTJTUBOU4FDSFUBSZ-PVJTF"QQMFNBO It was his desire to help others do the same that led him into teaching. He even there for education.” having a scholarship endowed in his name, but he’d also 5SJOJUZ3JWFS$BNQVT1SFTJEFOU5BIJUB'VMLFSTPO 'PVOEBUJPO took a pay cut from a lucrative job in the industry when he decided to teach He began teaching be “pleased that others are…helping those who will work $IBJSNBOPGUIF#PBSE(JOOZ5JHVF #PBSE7JDF1SFTJEFOU,SJTUJO 7BOEFSHSJGG BOE$IBODFMMPS&SNB+PIOTPO)BEMFZ at TCC, she added. at TCC in the 1970s, Norman D. Ellis to better our community and the world.”
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