PR2009 Aug U1
Shelton State Community College Receives Reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Shelton State Community College (SSCC) recently received reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). SACS accreditation is important because it signifies the College’s commitment to high quality of education, along with the enabling of SSCC to offer student financial aid through the U.S. Department of Education. The College has maintained SACS accreditation since 1994.
The SACS reaffirmation process began in 2006 and required SSCC to provide detailed information about its operations including such things as student learning outcomes, financial viability, qualified employees, governance, and support services for traditional and distance learning students. In the fall of 2008, a team comprised of a SACS representative and peers from other Southeast US community colleges visited SSCC to interview its president, faculty, staff, students, and members of the Board of Trustees.
“I am delighted by the news from SACS on our reaffirmation,” explains SSCC President Dr. Mark Heinrich. “This news is a tremendous compliment to the entire campus community. The reaffirmation process at Shelton State has been rigorous, inclusive, and beneficial for the entire campus community. Not only has this process been a tremendous campus learning experience, but the peer-review team’s suggestions have led to a number of valuable improvements to our educational environment.”
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The Commission’s mission is the enhancement of educational quality throughout the region and it strives to improve the effectiveness of institutions by ensuring that institutions meet standards established by the higher education community that address the needs of society and students. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The Commission also accepts applications from other international institutions of higher education.
Shelton State Community College/Alabama Fire College Paramedic Class Achieves Record Certification Exam Results
TUSCALOOSA, AL – All six members of the 2009 Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Paramedic Program at the Alabama Fire College passed the National Registry of EMT certification exam, achieving a rare 100 percent pass rate that well surpasses state (69 percent) and national (77 percent) averages.
Graduates of the year-long program include Bailey Price, John Osborn, Cameron Shipley, Jason Grantham, Leslie Hubbard, and Dusty Fowler. The National Registry Exam is a demanding and comprehensive certification exam that measures a student’s knowledge base, and is historically a stumbling block for many students to beginning their career. Last year the Shelton State program also boasted a 93 percent pass rate.
“There is nothing magical about what we do here, we just strive to start with the basics and utilize them as building blocks throughout the course,” says Scott McCary, the program’s director. “All aspects are covered in detail, then covered again, and again, until it is obvious that the knowledge has been retained by the students. We work them long, work them hard, but at the end the finished product is incredible, resulting in a highly trained, street-ready paramedic. It should go without saying that the support we have received from Shelton State and the Alabama Fire College has been a major factor in our students’ success. The resources we have are incredible.”
Shelton State Women’s Basketball Postseason Awards
TUSCALOOSA – Head Coach Madonna Thompson and the Shelton State Community College Lady Bucs Basketball team recently held their awards banquet, celebrating the exceptional team and individual accomplishments during 2008-2009 season.
As a team, the Lady Bucs finished with a record of 30-6, claimed their fourth straight ACCC and Region XXII championship, and advanced to the NJCAA Division I Tournament where they finished in 6th place. At the tournament the team also claimed the Alberta Lee Cox Sportsmanship Award.
Individually, the players were recognized for the following achievements:
China Antoine (Madison, AL) – Team Captain, Most Assists, Most Steals, Most Defensive Rebounds, ACCC All-League Team, ACCC All-Tournament MVP, and NJCCA All-Tournament Team. Antoine’s overall record at Shelton State was an astonishing 61-11.
Darnisha Lyles (Mobile, AL) – Most Offensive Rebounds, Most Blocked Shots, Most Double/Doubles, ACCC All-Tournament Team, and Pre-Season All-American (2nd Team)
Marquisha Loper (Waynesboro, MS) – Leading Scorer, ACCC All-Region Team, ACCC All-League Team, ACCC All-Tournament Team, and NJCAA All-American (3rd Team)
Marissa Carter (Albertville, AL) – Highest 3 Point %, Highest Free Throw %, ACCC All-Region Team, ACCC All-League Team, ACCC All-Tournament Team, Highest G.P.A., Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, SSCC Team Council Member
Joi Walker (St. Louis, MO) – ACCC All-League Team, SSCC Homecoming Queen
Larrenda Rockwell (Tuscaloosa, AL) – Most Improved Award
Carmesha Bullard (Pinson, AL) – 6th Man Award
Ashley Young (Mobile, AL) – BUC WILD AWARD
Margaret Bell (Birmingham, AL) – SSCC Team Council Member
Saraethea Brown (Jackson, MS) – Highest Field Goal %, Hustle Award
Other team members included Areial Woods (Aliceville, AL), Allison Michael (Marietta, GA), Alex Salomonsky (New Market,AL) , and Nicole Caddell. Staff members include Daniel Farley (Manager), Ryan Robinson (Manager), Whitney Bullard (Manager) and Chris Sanford (Assistant Coach).
Several Lady Bucs also signed toplay with four-year institutions, including:
China Antoine (University of Minnesota), Margaret Bell (University of North Florida), Joi Walker (South Carolina State University), Darnisha Lyles (University of Tennessee at Martin), Larrenda Rockwell (University of West Alabama), and Ashley Young (University of West Alabama).
Shelton State Men’s Basketball Postseason Awards
TUSCALOOSA – Head Coach Barry Mohun and the Shelton State Community College Bucs Basketball team recently held their awards banquet, celebrating the exceptional team and individual accomplishments during 2008-2009 season.
As a team the Bucs finished with a record of 32-4, including a 32-game win streak, and claimed their second straight ACCC championship, and bid to the NJCAA Division I Tournament.
Individually, the players were recognized for the following achievements:
Courtney Carr (Selma, AL) – Outstanding Freshman
LaJay Sears (Decatur, AL) – Best Offensive Player, Northern League 2nd Team
Trevell Coleman (Alberta, AL) – Coaches’ Award, Northern League 2nd Team, Team Captain
Brandon Williams (Huntsville, AL) – Best 3-Pt. Shooter, 2nd Team NJCAA All- American, 1st Team All Region, Northern League 1st Team, ACCC All-Tournament Team
Charles Perona (Tuskegee, AL) – Best Defensive Player, 2nd Team All-Region, Northern League 1st Team, ACCC All Tournament Team, Team Captain
Jarodiaus Willingham (Decatur, AL) – Team Captain
Cortez Irby (Camden, AL) – Most Improved, ACCC State Tournament M.V.P, NJCAA All-Tournament Team, Northern League 2nd Team
Sterling Jones (Houma, LA) – Best Defensive Player, ACCC All-Tournament Team
Justin Wagner (Greensboro, AL) – Bucs Spirit Award
Brian Reid (Durham, NC) – Hustle Award
Several Bucs also signed to play with four-year institutions, including:
LaJay Sears (Stillman College), Trevell Coleman (University of West Alabama), Brandon Williams (Alabama State University), Charles Perona (Auburn University-Montgomery), Cortez Irby (Kennesaw State University) and Brian Reid (Mid-Continent University).
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