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Take notice that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

The Tarrant County College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution honoring and supporting the initiatives of the College’s Achieving The Dream team. Achieving the Dream is a nationwide initiative designed to increase student access and success.

Thousands of Tarrant County College students next week will be able to meet with representatives from area colleges and universities to help them plan for further education at four-year institutions.

Take notice that the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

The deadline to register for the second eight-week session of classes is Monday, March 12. Classes will begin the following Monday, March 19.

Guest speakers, a mentoring summit, and a bone marrow drive are among activities planned in February to celebrate African-American Heritage Month at Tarrant County College.

An exhibit, Peter Helms Feresten: “…my thoughts wander to the south side of town,” is a composite vignette of the late photographer Peter Feresten’s portfolio. It focuses on his “strong affinity for the south side of Fort Worth” and documents “marginalized and unfamiliar parts of the city.”

Timothy Marshall has been named vice chancellor for Information and Technology Services at Tarrant County College. He has more than 25 years of experience in technology and executive management and previously served as chief information officer/senior executive director for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Fla.

Take notice that the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Terri Day has been appointed executive director of Institutional Research and Planning for Tarrant County College. Day previously was the associate director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness at The University of Texas at Arlington.

Take notice that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Take notice that the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Take notice that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Dr. Linda Braddy, Dean of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tarrant County College's South Campus, will travel to Thailand during her Spring Break to make a presentation about methods of teaching math, science and technical training at a conference for Thai educators. This is part of an international initiative that began last year when a delegation of educators from Thailand visited the South Campus to exchange ideas on education.

Congratulations to Julian Butler who won 2nd Place, Best Production in the Achieving the Dream's "Dream Big for College" competition for three-minute videos about what motivates students to keep their dreams alive. Julian received a $75 Amazon.com gift card and an iPad2. View the video and read about other TCC winners...

With gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, many commuters will be considering a motorcycle as an economical transportation option. Anyone wishing to apply for a Texas Motorcycle Operator’s License must complete a Motorcycle Safety Course certified by The Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This Saturday, Tarrant County College’s Northwest Campus will host the Department of Public Safety and The Motorcycle Safety Foundation as they train instructors for these courses at the campus’ newly revitalized training facility. Weather permitting, DPS Trooper Motorcycle Officers will assist with cycle training exercises on their patrol bikes.

Take notice that a workshop of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus President William Coppola today notified the TCC community that a former student was being treated for active tuberculosis (TB).

Tarrant County College will host an adjunct faculty job fair. Job openings include academic and technical education positions, which will be filled as early as the summer 2012 semester.

Jan Epton Seale, the 2012 Texas Poet Laureate, will give an autobiographic presentation and read some of her poetry.

Tarrant County College and Tarrant County Public Health will hold a joint news conference to release initial results of tuberculosis skin tests conducted Tuesday, April 3, at TCC Southeast Campus for students and faculty believed to have been in contact with a former TCC student treated for active TB

Tarrant County College is launching an online career tool with demonstrations on its five campuses and during a high school career day. Information about the new tool, Career Coach, has been systematically released using social media and a campus-based marketing campaign.

Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) today announced that of the 105 students or faculty who returned Thursday to Tarrant County College Southeast Campus to have their tuberculosis (TB) skin tests read, six were positive. Anyone with positive readings will receive a chest X-ray on April 20 and meet with a Public Health physician to determine treatment.

Cultural events including exhibits, international food, lectures, and a dance competition will highlight the three-day International Festival April 9-11 at Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, 828 W. Harwood Rd. in Hurst.

Take notice that the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda.

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus is hosting a free “Cutting Edge Youth Summit” to educate students on how to become leaders. Mary Kitchen-Neal, CEO and president of Gray Matter Educational Consulting, is the guest speaker. Nationally-recognized spoken-word poet and author Mike Guinn will facilitate creative writing workshops and serve as the master of ceremonies.

The TCC South Campus Visions Unlimited Program Student Mentor Team, along with that campus’ Social Sciences Department, is launching a series of voter registration events. The Voter Registration Drive will kick off with the registering of South Campus President Peter Jordan, who recently relocated to Fort Worth. Visions Unlimited is a cooperative effort with Tarrant County homeless shelters that provide the homeless access to higher education.

Take notice that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus’ Science and Academic Building will be recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmental features as part of the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) program with the designation of LEED Gold.

Tarrant County College today announced that of the 37 students who returned Thursday to Tarrant County College Southeast Campus to have their tuberculosis (TB) skin tests read, three were positive. Two additional students turned in positive test results from a private physician, bringing the total of positive skin test readings to 11.

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus Student Dietetic Organization will host a “Nutrition Rocks” Camp to teach elementary children about healthy eating. Attendees also will participate in food tasting and fitness fun.

Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus will host its first Job Fair and Expo for Persons with Disabilities Monday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The campus is located at 300 Trinity Campus Circle, downtown Fort Worth.

Tarrant County College Northwest Campus will host “The Marine Creek Reading Festival: Reading Circus,” a festival designed to excite children about reading. The festival is sponsored by the Northwest Campus Walsh Library in conjunction with Score A Goal in the Classroom, a Tarrant County nonprofit organization.

Take notice that the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda.

Take notice that the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, to consider and act on the following Agenda

Tarrant County College Fire Service Training Center (FSTC) will graduate its first class led by a female class captain when Day Class #65 graduates. Janet Onim, 38, was selected captain shortly after the class began in mid-January. Onim’s responsibilities have included supervising lieutenants who direct the engine crews, coordinating class activities with FSTC staff, and serving as the liaison between the class and course coordinators.

Tarrant County College is one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation for awarding degrees to minority students in three categories, according to a study to be released in the May 10 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Take notice that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District will be held in the District Offices, 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012.

Tarrant County College students who were winners in the annual Jim Bolen Math Competition received scholarships and prizes totaling more than $215,000 from area universities for a two-year period.

Tarrant County College graduates, including some who were once homeless, will be encouraged by one of their own during the spring commencement ceremonies Friday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street.

Keen awareness that she was not the only one to overcome challenges motivated Tarrant County College commencement speaker and 2012 graduate Danielle Miles to salute the achievements of her fellow graduates and challenge all present to pursue their dreams.