Mid-South Community College Foundation Newsletter | Vol. 10, Issue 2 | Winter 2013 In This Director's Message Scholarships How & Why to Give Issue: New Vice President Community Leader Luncheon HLC Accreditation Visit New Scholarships Greyhound 5k Update KWEM Opening Mid-South Community College Opens the "Dog House" Mid-South Community College “raised the woof” on its newest facility and began a new era for athletics and student activities on Friday, Nov. 1. The MSCC Wellness Center, also known as “The Dog House,” opened with a men’s and women’s basketball tournament that featured teams from four states. “This facility is great for our student-athletes, our institution, and our community,” said Chris Parker, MSCC Athletic Director and head men’s coach. “We have a beautiful floor and unbelievable sound and video capabilities, and our opponent, and that helps us create one of the most awesome players and fans will have a lot of fun.” sporting environments and home-court advantages in the “From a coaching and recruiting perspective, it’s certainly a Mid-South,” Parker said. game changer. I think it puts us on an entirely different level General admission to “The Dog House” is free, but fans who in terms of being able to attract some of the better student- want the best overall game experience should purchase athletes that are available every year.” reserved/preferred seating. The facility currently features chair-back seating for 463 “If we accomplish what we’re hoping to accomplish, you’re fans, and all of them have the opportunity to impact the not going to have a place to sit down if you don’t have one of game. those reserved seats,” Parker predicted. He added, however, “The fans are right on top of the action, surrounding our that stackable chairs will be available as needed. A Message from the Director education, diesel technology, hospitality Our Wellness Center is operational and management, healthcare, renewable houses our incredible new state-of- energy technology, aviation technology, the-art gymnasium with a basketball digital media technology, web design, court that mimics the court at the business and so much more. Our Boston Gardens with beautiful, two-tone private scholarship donors have invested parquet flooring. Admission to all of our more than $2.4 million in the future home games is free; however, you might of our students, and that is simply want to consider purchasing reserved priceless! seating because of the huge crowds that Patti Coleman have been watching our exciting teams. The entire MSCC family just completed Great Greyhounds! What a wonderful its second 10-year accreditation process The Foundation is so grateful to all of year 2013 has been for Mid-South with a visit in October from Higher you who have supported our efforts Community College. Learning Commission consultant- since 1992 and appreciate your evaluators. The final results of their visit continued loyalty and generosity for the Our students are the beneficiaries of are not due until January 2014, but they future of our students. more scholarship opportunities than gave us high marks in virtually every ever before…600+ awards to our Go Greyhounds! aspect of our operation. Among many 2013 students who are eager for a accolades, they particularly appreciated better future for themselves and their the tight-knit family atmosphere that is families. Foundation scholarships offer apparent throughout the campus. No financial assistance in a wide variety surprise there! of educational study, including general Former Memphis in May Executive Is Hired as Vice President for Institutional Advancement Diane M. Hampton, who helped guide the Memphis in May International Festival from troubled times to financial solvency, has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Mid-South Community College. Hampton performed a variety of roles during her 14 years with the iconic event and most recently served as executive vice president. During her tenure, Memphis in May generated the highest level of sponsorship and admission revenue in the organization’s 37-year history. At MSCC, Hampton will oversee the College’s Foundation and Marketing/Public Relations department. “Diane brings more than 20 years of dynamic and diverse executive-level management experience, including leadership in sponsor, donor and volunteer partnerships, communications, marketing, and public relations,” said Dr. Glen Fenter, MSCC President. Hampton said she is eager to move the college forward. “When I stepped away from Memphis in May, I felt like I had one more good job, one more challenge to pursue,” she said. “Many positive things are happening in our region, and the mission of Mid- South Community College aligns closely with my professional passions.” “I am truly excited about the possibilities at MSCC and am honored to be a part of such an excellent team. I appreciate Dr. Fenter for giving me this opportunity and look forward to helping make more great things happen at the College.” Hampton, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of Tennessee at Martin, started her career as a promotion director at WMC radio in Memphis. After more than five years in radio and television, Hampton accepted the Development and Marketing director position with the Easter Seal Society of West Tennessee. In 1985, Hampton returned to her radio roots as director of Marketing for WREC, WEGR, and WRXQ. She left the radio business to take a position with Memphis in May in 1998. MSCC Foundation New Foundation Scholarships Scholarships Endowed Scholarships • A. B. Smith Non-Traditional Student Scholarship MURIEL & DON THREM SR. SCHOLARSHIP • Crittenden County Board of Realtors/Ralph Sloan Memorial Scholarship • David Brennan Ray Memorial 'Sunshine' Scholarship Twilla and Don Threm Jr. have • John Gammon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship • Marvin Steele Scholarship established this scholarship to • Mary and John P. Wilson Memorial Scholarship honor the memories of his parents, • Molly Whistle Paudert Scholarship • Phillip M. Brick Memorial Athletic Scholarship Muriel and Don Threm Sr. This • Roberta Jackson Memorial Scholarship award provides funds for tuition and • Rosewood United Methodist Church Scholarship • Sean Coulter and Jennifer Coulter Memorial Scholarship the purchase of textbooks. • Southland Park Gaming and Racing Scholarship • Verneil and A.L. Reed Memorial Scholarship Annual Scholarships Left to right: Don Threm Sr. and Muriel Threm • Adkison Arnold Family Scholarship • Anthony Bennett Memorial Scholarship • Arkansas Greyhound Association Scholarship • Barbara A. Bird Memorial Scholarship BESSIE DODD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP • Bessie Dodd Memorial Scholarship • Brenda Gail Ask Memorial Scholarship • Bryant Lindsey Memorial Textbook Scholarship This scholarship has been • Centurions for Christ Michael Waters Memorial Scholarship • Centurions for Christ Sgt. Glen Bailey Memorial Scholarship established by Dr. Larry Nichols in • Charley Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship memory of his grandmother. This • Crittenden County Farm Bureau Scholarship • Crittenden Emergency Medical Ambulance Service Scholarship award provides tuition funds for full • Crittenden National Bank Scholarship • David Herren Memorial Scholarship time students seeking a degree in • Donna and Fred Goodfellow Scholarship the field of their choice. • Dorothy Gautreaux Memorial Leadership Scholarship • Ford Turner Memorial Scholarship • G. A. Robinson, Jr. Aviation Flight School Scholarship • General Education Scholarship (GED) • Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Scholarship Left to right: Tricia and Dr. Larry Nichols • Grover Lloyd Agricultural Aviation Scholarship • Harold Patterson Memorial Scholarship • Hattie M. Kemp Memorial Scholarship • Isabelle Kate & Beau Franklin Fenter Scholarship MARCIS & ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP • Jimmie C. Barham Scholarship • Jimmie Ladd Richardson Scholarship Established by Mr. & Mrs. Julio Cisneros, this scholarship provides funds for • Jimmy Moudy Memorial Scholarship students who are degree seeking and enrolled in the Allied Health program. • Lee Catt 'Find Me' Foundation Memorial Scholarship • Mac Holmes Memorial Scholarship • Marcis & Associates Scholarship • Marty and W. E. ‘Buddy’ Catt Scholarship • Mary Meux Toney Scholarship SORRELLS HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP • Maxine Neri Memorial Scholarship • May and Charlie Wah Community Service Scholarship This scholarship has been established by the Carol and G. W. Sorrels family for • MSCC Working Student Scholarship • Muriel and Don Threm, Sr. Memorial Scholarship students enrolled in the Jeremy M. Jacobs Hospitality Program and may be used • Paul Gray Memorial Scholarship • Reed C. and Frank G. Fogleman Memorial Scholarship for tuition, fees, and books. • Reverend and Mrs. Zilmon Barr Memorial Scholarship • Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Technical Scholarship • Robert Crittenden Chapter NSDAR Scholarship • Robert Timothy Wilkins, Sr. Scholarship ROBERT TIMOTHY WILKINS SR. SCHOLARSHIP • Ross Tyler Johnson Hamilton Foundation Scholarship • Roy L. Gray Working Man Scholarship • Sam G. Ashworth Memorial Scholarship Dr. M. Elaine Wilkins established • Sanders Family Memorial Scholarship this scholarship in honor of her • Senator Mike Everett Memorial Scholarship • Service Master Facilities Maintenance Athletic Scholarship grandfather, Robert Timothy Wilkins • Shelley and Jim Pugh Scholarship • Simpson Family Diesel Scholarship Sr. This award is designed to help • Sorrells Hospitality Scholarship students who are enrolled