Emerge Magazine Fall 2010

Ginter Park CenterOpens

FROM RECESSION TO RECOVERY A Visit from Fed Chair Ben Bernanke

PRESIDENT RHODES ON TERM AS CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR

MWV BACKS SCIENCE LABFUNDRAISING CHALLENGE

DISTINGUISHED REYNOLDS LEADERS BID FAREWELL

FIRST PERSONReynolds grad perseveres despite odds

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Ginter Park CenterOpens

Letter from the Editor

From Recession to RecoveryFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stops by Parham Road Campus

First PersonAdrian Jones perseveres despite odds

MeadWestvacosupports science education at the Downtown Campus

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Connecting the Dots for a Stronger CommunityDr. Rhodes reflects on term as Chamber board chair

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Serving our community through involvement, partnerships, and volunteerism is a cherished value at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. In fact, community is the most important word in our name.

In this issue of eMERGE Magazine, we examine several of our community

connections. And in doing so, we discover interesting ways in which the College mission extends beyond the confines of the academy and permeates throughout the Greater Richmond Region.

We take a closer look at the new Ginter Park Center by providing our readers with practical information about parking, the shuttle service, building locations, and matters related to safety and security at the new site. Inside, we provide a pull-out section with an overview of what you need to know if you take classes, teach, or move into temporary office space at the Center this fall.

eMERGE catches up with Reynolds’ president Gary L. Rhodes to discuss his year as board chair for the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. He reflects upon his multiple roles as college president, business leader, and community advocate, and how such a high-profile position has impacted the College.

We go behind the scenes with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as he meets with students and hears how the economic downturn has personally impacted them. Bernanke recently headlined the Recession to Recovery Forum held on the Parham Road Campus. Hosted by the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the event featured top economists who examined employment trends, community college job creation initiatives, and workforce development strategies in the Commonwealth.

Finally, our First Person column features the inspiring story of alumnus Adrian Jones (‘07). In his own voice, he tells us how Reynolds helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve his educational goals.

As we begin a new academic year, I encourage you to look for ways that you can become more engaged in community service. Whether it’s through a mentoring program, community clean-up project, or any number of volunteer opportunities that exist in our region, I’m certain the return on your investment in time will be well worth it!

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From Recession to Recovery A Visit with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke“Full time job, full time mom, part time college,” Reynolds Middle College graduate Sherika Gillison-Chew told Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke during a recent forum on workforce development at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Bernanke listened intently as nearly 20 community college students and graduates shared their stories of how community college provided them with opportunities for training that ultimately led to full time work and a better quality of life.

Students in the roundtable included career switchers, displaced workers and full time mothers returning to the workforce. The discussion followed Bernanke’s closing remarks for “From Recession to Recovery: A Forum on Employment Trends and Workforce Development Strategies in Virginia” on JSRCC’s Parham Road Campus. The event was hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development partnership between JSRCC and John Tyler Community College. Local and

national economists provided data and perspective on the current economy as well as efforts to retool Virginia’s workforce through community college and government initiatives.

“Although our country continues to endure high unemployment, we see some signs of modest improvement in the labor market,” Bernanke said. “Partnerships like the Workforce Alliance and programs at other community colleges are crucial to ensuring that Americans are able to advance their careers or

find work after losing a job in what has been a very challenging economic time.”

According to local economists, the City of Richmond, much like the rest of the nation, has hit a turning point and economic indicators are moving in a positive direction. Economic growth and job creation has occurred in very recent months. Jobs in demand, said Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Ann Battle Macheras, are in healthcare and education.

“Partnerships like the Workforce Alliance and programs at other community colleges are crucial to ensuring that Americans are able to advance their careers or find work…”

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CONNECTING THE DOTS FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY

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or J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College President Gary L. Rhodes, there is no single better organization to be a part of outside the College than the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce (GRCC). After all, the missions of both the College and the Chamber are similar – to enhance the quality of life in the region by ensuring that local businesses prosper. Rhodes, who recently completed his term as chair of the Chamber Board, reflected on his year in one of the most coveted, public and influential roles in the City.

“While everything we do is connected, the allied missions of the Chamber and College are not always apparent. If you think about what we do here at the College, it’s about helping people get jobs,” Rhodes said. “The Chamber’s mission is also related to jobs. It is all about helping businesses be successful so the region can enjoy a good quality of life.”

When Rhodes came to Reynolds nearly eight years ago, he sensed that the College was well known in the community, but felt it needed to be more on the map.

“When I started here, everyone in Richmond had heard of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and everyone knew someone who was a student here. But beyond that, there wasn’t much of a sense of what we were about,” Rhodes said. “I looked for ways to connect the mission of the College with what was going on out in the larger community.”

Rhodes sought out seamless community partnerships. He participated in Leadership Metro Richmond (LMR) to gain a better understanding of the community,

its strengths and its struggles. Soon after, he joined the Greater Richmond Chamber and concluded that it connected the most dots to make Richmond a great community. Rhodes had been involved with chambers before as president of a community college in Minnesota so he understood their goals.

“The Chamber helps businesses in the region by providing marketing and networking opportunities, advocacy and support, workforce and economic development, and community involvement,” Rhodes said.

His early Chamber posts included chairing committees responsible for workforce development and government affairs. His history with the Chamber and his interest in chairing the Board, he says, were for the right reasons.

“It wasn’t about me or my College, it was about my community,” he said.

It wasn’t about me or my College, it was about my community...

Dr. Rhodes reflects on term as Chamber board chairman

“I’m all about improving our community. Faculty and staff at the College often hear me say that ‘community’ is the most important word in our name.”

Looking back on the past year, Rhodes said the Chamber’s greatest accomplishments were developing an inclusive and comprehensive community-wide strategic planning process with local chambers that mapped out a three-year plan and identified priorities. Rhodes was also involved with the Capital Region Collaborative, a cooperative effort between the Chamber and the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, as well as Smart Beginnings, a public and private partnership making strides with early childhood development. This year the Chamber also expanded its footprint from four to nine jurisdictions and enhanced the diversity of the Board to better represent the regions it serves.

Other Chamber priorities and accomplishments included working closely with the Greater Richmond Partnership, the region’s economic development arm, to provide networking opportunities for community development and emerging leaders, and offering a forum for business leaders to discuss ways to enhance their profitability. The most publicized of Chamber efforts this year, however, was that of high speed rail. GRCC supported efforts to go after roughly $700 million in federal dollars for the development of a high speed rail connection with Washington, but received only $70 million to develop the project.

“That was both an accomplishment and a disappointment,” Rhodes said. “We didn’t receive

nearly the amount we would need to implement the project, but for the first time, all jurisdictions unanimously agreed on something. And that was to pursue high speed rail.”

Rhodes also spent a great deal of time with legislators this year, communicating both the needs of the College and the region’s business community in a historically difficult budget session. So much time, in fact, he had two baseball caps made – one embroidered with “Community College” and the other “Chamber of Commerce.” Regardless of which he wore, Rhodes’ leadership at the Chamber has indirectly benefited Reynolds. He is now sitting in meetings he used to only hear about.

“It has been a great year and has resulted in me being in a very visible position, which is probably the number one benefit to the College.”

When asked what was next, Rhodes indicated that he will serve as the Immediate Past Chair on the Chamber Board for one full year, and plans to remain active with the Chamber for years to come.

“I will always be involved with the Richmond Chamber,” noted Rhodes. “It is important that Reynolds keeps its finger on the economic pulse of the region and the Richmond Chamber is tied to the area’s economic success.”

He will also serve on the Board of the American Red Cross, Smart Beginnings Leadership Council, and the Capital Region Collaborative.

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Registration Informationfor Fall 2010 Classes

Registration begins July 12 Classes start August 23

For more information call (804) 371-3000, or visit reynolds.edu.

New students—Learn more about Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR) at reynolds.edu/orientation.

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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College was established by the State Board for Community Colleges of Virginia and has been granted the authority by this board to award the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Arts, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees and certificates. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools–1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone: (404) 679-4501–to award the associate degree.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution providing access to educational and employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin,

gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

The procedures, programs, courses, regulations, rules and policies listed in this schedule are subject to change by the College, the College Board, the Virginia Community College System, or the State Board for Community Colleges. For the most up to date list of available classes visit the college website at www.reynolds.edu.

Telephone Numbers (Area Code 804 for all phone numbers)Reynolds Information Center 371-3000 Downtown Parham Western CentralACAdEmIC SChOOLS humanities and Social Sciences 523-5178 523-5263 Business and Engineering 523-5225 523-5432 Nursing and Allied health 523-5375 math and Science 523-5374 523-5225Academic Support Center (Tutoring) 523-5687 523-5927 523-5927Bookstores 786-8580 371-3266Business Office 523-5285 523-5212 523-5404 523-5186Career, Employment, and Transfer Center 523-5970 523-5061 523-5061Community College Workforce Alliance (Non-credit Courses) 523-2292Computer Labs 523-5158 523-5377 523-5419distance Education 523-5612 or 1-800-711-1628domicile Officer (in-state tuition appeals) 523-5029dual Enrollment 523-5789English as a Second Language (ESL) Program 523-5020International Admissions/Services 523-5029Libraries 523-5211 523-5220 523-5419PAVE Program 523-5572 523-5572Placement Testing 523-5470 523-5411 523-5421

POLICE & SECuRITy SERVICES Emergencies 523-5911 Non-Emergencies 523-5219REyNET 371-3308Services for Students with disabilities 523-5628 523-5289 523-5400Student Affairs 523-5296Student Activities 523-5082 523-5983 523-5400Student Success Centers (Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising) 523-5455 523-5368 523-5400Telecommunications devices for the deaf (Tdd) 786-8800Testing Centers 523-5470 523-5411 523-5421Veteran Affairs 523-5455 523-5368 523-5400

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dates & TimesAcademic Advising July 12-23• New students must meet with a specialist in the Student

Success Center and are encouraged to view our online orientation at reynolds.edu/orientation.

• Returning curricular students are encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor or a school advisor by appointment.

• Returning non-curricular students are encouraged to meet with a specialist in the Student Success Center.

• Student Success Center hours during the advising period are: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Friday); Closed July 23

Early-Bird Registration July 12-25Via MyJSRCC and REYNET only (no in-person registration). Payment is due on Friday, July 30, by 3 p.m. if paying in person, or by midnight if paying by My JSRCC or REYNET. If using the Nelnet e-Cashier Payment Plan, the application must be successfully completed by 3 p.m. on Friday,July 30.

MyJSRCC Available 24 hours per dayREYNET(804-371-3308) Available 24 hours per dayNelnete-CashierPaymentPlan Available 24 hours per dayInPerson (Students are not able to register in person at the Student Success Centers during this time period).

Registration July 26-August 20Payment is due on Friday of the week you register by 3p.m., if paying in person, or by midnight if paying by MyJSRCC or REYNET. If using the Nelnet e-Cashier Payment Plan, the application must be successfully completed by 3 p.m. on Friday of the week you register.

MyJSRCCAvailable 24 hours per dayREYNET(804-371-3308)Available 24 hours per dayNelnete-CashierPaymentPlan Available 24 hours per day

InPerson(July26-August13)8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Friday, July 30) 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Friday, August 6 and 13)

InPerson(August16-20)8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday)

Late Registration & Add/Drop August 23-27Payment is due daily by the close of business if paying in person, or by midnight if paying by My JSRCC or REYNET.

MyJSRCC Available 24 hours per dayREYNET(804-371-3308) Available 24 hours per dayInPerson 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. (Friday)

Other Important DatesDeadline for Fall 2010 Domicile Appeals August 2 Last day to return textbooks for refund** August 30 Labor Day (College closed) September 6Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications September 30Deadline for Spring Scholarship Applications October 1Convocation (No classes/No services) October 5Faculty Research day (No classes) November 24Fall Break (College closed) November 25-28Deadline for Spring 2011 Domicile Appeals December 1

Sixteen-Week SessionClasses Begin August 23Late Registration and Add/Drop August 23-27Last Day to Add Class August 27Last Day to Drop with a Refund September 8Last Day to Withdraw* from Class with a Grade of “W” October 29Classes End December 11Examination Period December 13-18

First Eight-Week SessionClasses Begin August 23Late Registration and Add/Drop August 23-25Last Day to Add Class August 25Last Day to Drop with a Refund August 30Last Day to Withdraw* from Class with a Grade of “W” September 24Classes End October 19

Second Eight-Week SessionClasses Begin October 20Late Registration and Add/Drop October 20-22Last Day to Add Class October 22Last Day to Drop with a Refund October 27Last Day to Withdraw* from Class with a Grade of “W” November 22Classes End December 18

Student Success Centers will be closed on June 25, July 9, and July 23, and will close at noon on July 16 and July 30.*Withdrawals must be done in person at a Student Success Center.**A receipt along with the textbook being returned in its originalcondition, is required to receive a full refund.

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College Administration Building1701 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228The College Administration Building is located just west of Parham Road Campus. The offices of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, Central Admissions and Records, and otheradministrative staff are in this location.

Downtown Campus700 East Jackson Street, Richmond, VA 23219The Downtown Campus, located at 700 East Jackson Street near the Richmond Coliseum, provides one- and two-year occupational/technical programs in a number of allied health, business, and community service areas, as well as college transfer programs in liberal arts, business, science, and teacher preparation.

Western Campus1851 Dickinson Road, Goochland, VA 23063The Western Campus is bordered by Routes 6 and 632 in the community of Goochland Courthouse. This campus offers curriculums in horticulture, automotive and diesel mechanics.

Parham Road Campus1651 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228The Parham Road Campus, located one mile west of I-95 in Henrico County, offers college transfer programs in liberal arts, education, engineering, science, and computer science, as well as a broad range of occupational/ technical programs.

Ginter Park Center3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227The JSRCC Ginter Park Center consists of three buildings on the grounds of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond’s Ginter Park neighborhood. The College leased the buildings to use as swing space while Downtown Campus construction is being completed. A variety of humanities and business classes will be offered at the Center and shuttle service will run from the Downtown Campus.

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Parham Road Campus 1651 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 The Parham Road Campus, located one mile west of I-95 in Henrico County, offers college transfer programs in liberal arts, education, engineering, science, and computer science, as well as a broad range of occupational/ technical programs in the areas of business, engineering, and public service.

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College Administration Building 1701 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 The College Administration Building is located just west of Parham Road Campus. The offices of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, Central Admissions and Records, and other administrative staff are in this location.

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Western Campus 1851 Dickinson Road, Goochland, VA 23063 The Western Campus is bordered by Routes 6 and 632 in the community of Goochland Courthouse. This campus offers curriculums in horticulture, automotive and diesel mechanics, equine management, welding and auto body.

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Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Shuttle service between the Downtown Campus and the Ginter Park Center will run Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. roundtrip every hour.

Downtown Campus shuttle service from Lots A, B and the Navy Hill parking deck to the Downtown Campus building will run between 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. (A shuttle escort will be provided between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. upon request).

Shuttle stops:DTC – 8th StreetPRC – Flagpoles between Burnette and Georgiadis HallsGPC – Front of Lingle Hall

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Careers The College’s Student Information System organizes its course offerings into sections, known as careers. When registering online or by telephone, students will be prompted to select the appropriate career for the type of offering that they wish to register for. The career used at Reynolds for all credit courses is the Credit (CRED) career. The continuing education (CEU), non-credit (CNED), and quarter credit careers are listed for historical purposes only and should not be used.

Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) The Community College Workforce Alliance is a cooperative partnership between J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and John Tyler Community College dedicated to supporting economic development and providing world-class workforce training and services to both the public and private sectors in the Richmond, Tri-cities, and surrounding counties. A variety of non-credit workforce development and lifelong learning courses are offered through the Alliance.

Concurrent Enrollment High school and home schooled juniors and seniors may be permitted to enroll in college-level courses prior to graduating from high school. The College must receive written permission from the student’s high school principal for each requested semester or term. All high school students are required to complete all portions of the COMPASS placement test and earn minimal required scores before enrolling in any classes at the College. Notes: High school students are not eligible to apply for financial aid. The parent of home school students will be recognized as the principal. Registration for concurrent students must take place on campus at one of the Student Success Centers.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally-recognized units of measurement for postsecondary-level studies that do not include academic credit. CEUs are designed for use where employers, licensure agencies, and other authorities require a specific number of hours of study for career-advancement purposes.

Curricular Curricular students are students who have satisfied general college curricular and any additional program admission requirements and are enrolled in credit or developmental courses for the purpose of earning a degree, certificate, or career studies certificate.

Developmental Courses Developmental courses are designed to provide the basic skills and knowledge necessary for success in college-level courses. Developmental courses are numbered 1-99 and do not carry college-level credit.

Distance Education Distance education courses are courses taught in a variety of settings and through alternative delivery methods that allow access to instruction from the home, office, or off-campus sites throughout the state with a desktop or laptop computer with Internet access.

Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment courses are college-level courses for high school junior and senior students who are approved to participate. Students who are taking dual enrollment courses may receive both high school and college credit. High school students are not eligible to apply for financial aid.

Empl ID (Student ID) The Empl ID is a unique 7-character number assigned to each student that serves as a student identification number.

Hybrid Courses Hybrid courses are credit courses that require both online and on-campus class meetings. In hybrid courses, half of the instruction will be in the classroom with the instructor and the other half will be completed online.

Learning Communities Learning Communities are linked courses taught by a team of faculty members who connect the concepts of their disciplines under a common theme or question in a fun, creative, and flexible setting.

My JSRCC MyJSRCCprovides a common point of entry to access the Student Information System (VCCS SIS8.9), Blackboard, and Student Email using one logon and one password. MyJSRCC can be found at reynolds.edu/myjsrcc.

New Student A new student is a student who has never enrolled at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. All new students are encouraged to attend an orientation session (www.reynolds.edu/orientation).

Non-curricular Non-curricular students are students who are enrolled in credit and/or developmental courses without curricular admission and who do not currently intend to earn a degree, certificate, or career studies certificate. Non-curricular students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

ODU Teletechnet The Teletechnet program is an interactive, distance education program which enables students to earn either bachelor’s or master’s degrees without leaving their residences. Teletechnet students complete their first two years of college through their local community college or other accredited institution and ultimately receive their bachelor’s or master’s degrees from ODU.

PeopleSoft™ JSRCC operates a Student Information System developed by PeopleSoft ™. Features of the system can be found at Reynolds.edu/sis. Plans of Study Curricular plans are degrees, certificates, or career studies certificates. Non-curricular plans are categories indicating the purpose for taking classes.

Returning Student A returning student is a student who has previously enrolled at JSRCC. Students who have not attended in the last three years must apply for readmission.

REYNET REYNET (804-371-3308) is the College’s telephone registration system.

User Name User Name is a unique identifier assigned to each student for accessing the Student Information System (VCCS SIS8.9), Student Email, and Blackboard. Students may look up their user name at reynolds.edu/myjsrcc.

VCCS The Virginia Community College System is comprised of 23 community colleges. For more information visit www.vccs.edu.

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The Academic Plans by School table below shows the plan’s contact number for each Campus Location as appropriate. Also, in the appropriate Campus Location column, “Complete”indicates that the plan’s certificate or degree can be completed at that campus. “Courses” indicates that one or more courses for the plan are offered at that campus.

The Distance campus location indicates Distance Learning courses. These are typically administered online, but some courses may require proctoredexams, on-campus labs, clinicals, or other special on-campus meetings. For information on Distance Learning, contact the Center for Distance Learning: (804) 523-5612 or (800) 711-1628 (Va only).

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The Academic Plans by School table below shows the plan's contact number for each campus location as appropriate. Also, in the appropriate Campus Location column, "Complete" indicates that the plan's certificate or degree can be completed at that campus. "Courses" indicates that one or more courses for the plan are offered at that campus. The Distance campus location indicates Distance Learning courses, which are typically taught online. Some distance learning courses may require proctored exams, on‐campus labs, clinicals, or other special on‐campus meetings. For information on Distance Learning, contact the Center for Distance Learning at the following phone numbers: (804)523‐5612 or (800)711‐1628 (Virginia only). School of Business and Engineering

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Downtown Parham Western Distance

Accounting AAS 203 523‐5178Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Accounting C 202 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Administration of Justice AAS 400‐01 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Administrative Support Technology

C 398 523‐5178 Complete

523‐5301 Complete

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Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology

Architectural/Industrial Design


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Building Construction Management


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Civil Engineering Technology AAS 895‐03 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Automotive Technology AAS 909 Courses Course 523‐5432 Complete

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Automotive Technology C 902 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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Business Administration AS 213 523‐5178Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Computer‐Aided Design Specialist CSC 221‐729‐01 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Criminal Justice CSC 221‐400‐45 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Culinary Arts AAS 242 523‐5781Courses


Diesel Mechanics Technology C 920 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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eCommerce CSC 221‐251‐01 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Electronics Technology CSC 221‐981‐15 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Engineering AS 831 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Entrepreneurship in Small Business

CSC 221‐212‐10 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Fire Science Technology

Fire Services AAS 427‐01 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Fire Protection System Design


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Fire Science Technology C 428 Courses 523‐5518Complete

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Floral Design CSC 221‐335‐02 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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Horticulture Technology AAS 335 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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Hospitality Leadership CSC 221‐775‐03 523‐5069Courses

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Hospitality Management

Food Service Management AAS 775‐07 523‐5069Courses


Hospitality Entrepreneurship AAS 775‐06 523‐5069Courses


Lodging Operations AAS 775‐04 523‐5069Courses


Hotel Rooms Division Management

CSC 221‐775‐05 523‐5069Courses


Information Systems Technology

Computer Programmer AAS 299‐01 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Microcomputer Technical Support (Networking)


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Microcomputer Applications (Administrative/ Office Applications)

AAS 299‐04 523‐5178 Complete

523‐5301 Complete

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Internet Applications Development (Web Design)


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Information Systems Technology

Computer Programmer CSC 221‐299‐06 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Internet Applications Development (Web Design)

CSC 221‐299‐18 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Microcomputer Applications CSC 221‐299‐03 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Microsoft Network Administration


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Network Engineering CSC 221‐732‐11 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Network Fundamentals CSC 221‐732‐00 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Legal Office Technology CSC 221‐260‐10 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Management

Retail Management AAS 212‐03 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Small Business Management AAS 212‐04 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Management Development C 223 523‐5177Complete

523‐5301Complete

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Paralegal Studies

General Practice AAS 260‐01 Courses 523‐5263Complete

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Litigation AAS 260‐02 Courses 523‐5263Complete

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Pastry Arts CSC 221‐242‐04 523‐5781Complete


Public Transportation/ Diesel Maintenance

CSC 221‐920‐82 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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Real Estate CSC 221‐212‐70 Courses 523‐5301Complete

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Surveying Technology CSC 221‐915‐01 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Welding CSC 221‐995‐01 Courses Courses 523‐5432 Complete

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School of Humanities and Social Sciences

American Sign Language CSC 221‐640‐01 523‐5177Complete


American Sign Language ‐ English Interpretation

AAS 640 523‐5178Complete


Early Childhood Development AAS 636 523‐5374Complete


Early Childhood Development C 632 523‐5374Complete


Early Childhood Education CSC 221‐636‐06 523‐5374Complete


Early Childhood Education ‐ Advanced

CSC 221‐636‐08 523‐5374Complete

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Early Childhood ‐ School‐Age Child Care

CSC 221‐636‐07 523‐5374Complete


General Education C 695 523‐5374 Complete

523‐5177 Complete

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Human Services

AAS 480 523‐5263Complete


Liberal Arts AA 648 523‐5177Complete

523‐5263Complete

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Teacher Preparation AA 648‐TP 523‐5177Complete

523‐5263Complete

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Social Sciences AS 882 523‐5177Complete

523‐5263Complete

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American Sign Language/ Deaf Studies

AS 882‐01 523‐5177Complete


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Teacher Preparation AS 882‐TP 523‐5177Complete

523‐5263Complete

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Substance Abuse Counseling Education

CSC 221‐480‐30 523‐5374Complete


School of Mathematics and Science

Science AS 880‐01 523‐5374Complete

523‐5225Complete

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Computer Science AS 880‐02 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Mathematics AS 880‐05 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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523‐5225Complete

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School of Nursing and Allied Health

Dental Assisting C 120 523‐5380Complete


Dental Assisting CSC 221‐120‐02 523‐5375Complete

Dental Laboratory Technology AAS 117 523‐5375Complete


Dental Laboratory Technology CSC 221‐117‐02 523‐5931Complete


Emergency Medical Services ‐ Paramedic

AAS 146 523‐5768Courses


Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Basic


Courses Courses

Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Intermediate

CSC 221‐146‐03 523‐5768Courses

Courses

Courses

Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Paramedic

CSC 221‐146‐05 523‐5768Courses

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Courses

Health Care Technician CSC 221‐190‐06 523‐5375Complete


Health Records Coding Technician*

CSC 221‐152‐06 523‐5375Courses

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Courses

Medical Laboratory Technology AAS 151 523‐5375Complete


Nursing AAS 156 523‐5375Complete


Opticianry AAS 160 523‐5375Complete


Opticians Apprentice CSC 221‐160‐04 523‐5415Complete

Complete

Pharmacy Technician CSC 221‐190‐08 523‐5375Complete

Courses

Practical Nursing C 157 523‐5375Complete


Pre‐Nursing and Allied Health

Pre‐Nursing CSC 221‐156‐02 523‐5375Complete

Complete Courses Complete

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PLANS DEGREE CODE DOWNTOWN PARHAM WESTERN DISTANCE

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1All the courses in the Culinary Arts AAS degree program may be completed at the Downtown Campus except HRI 119, which is offered only via Distance Learning.2Completion of the Hospitality Management AAS degree requires that classes be taken both at the Downtown Campus and via Distance Learning.3Completion of the Health Records Coding Technician CSC requires that classes be taken at both the Downtown and Parham Road Campuses.

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523‐5263Complete

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Substance Abuse Counseling Education

CSC 221‐480‐30 523‐5374Complete


School of Mathematics and Science

Science AS 880‐01 523‐5374Complete

523‐5225Complete

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Computer Science AS 880‐02 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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Mathematics AS 880‐05 Courses 523‐5225Complete

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523‐5225Complete

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School of Nursing and Allied Health

Dental Assisting C 120 523‐5380Complete


Dental Assisting CSC 221‐120‐02 523‐5375Complete

Dental Laboratory Technology AAS 117 523‐5375Complete


Dental Laboratory Technology CSC 221‐117‐02 523‐5931Complete


Emergency Medical Services ‐ Paramedic

AAS 146 523‐5768Courses


Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Basic


Courses Courses

Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Intermediate

CSC 221‐146‐03 523‐5768Courses

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Courses

Emergency Medical Services EMT‐Paramedic

CSC 221‐146‐05 523‐5768Courses

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Courses

Health Care Technician CSC 221‐190‐06 523‐5375Complete


Health Records Coding Technician*

CSC 221‐152‐06 523‐5375Courses

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Courses

Medical Laboratory Technology AAS 151 523‐5375Complete


Nursing AAS 156 523‐5375Complete


Opticianry AAS 160 523‐5375Complete


Opticians Apprentice CSC 221‐160‐04 523‐5415Complete

Complete

Pharmacy Technician CSC 221‐190‐08 523‐5375Complete

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Practical Nursing C 157 523‐5375Complete


Pre‐Nursing and Allied Health

Pre‐Nursing CSC 221‐156‐02 523‐5375Complete


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Pre-EMS-Paramedic CSC 221-146-04 523-5375Complete


Pre-Opticianry CSC 221-160-01 523-5375Complete

Complete Complete Complete

Pre-Dental Laboratory Technology

CSC 221-117-01 523-5375Complete


Pre-Medical Lab Technology CSC 221-151-01 523-5375Complete


Pre-Respiratory Therapy CSC 221-181-02 523-5375Complete


Pre-Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting

Pre-Dental Assisting CSC 221-120-01 523-5375Complete


Pre-Practical Nursing CSC 221-157-02 523-5375Complete


Respiratory Therapy AAS 181 523-5375Complete


CSC 221-181-05 523-5375Courses

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1. APPLY AND DETERMINE YOUR ENROLLMENT STATUS

2. GET YOUR EMPL ID

3. PREPARE TO ENROLL

4. PLAN YOUR FINANCES

5. ENROLL IN CLASSES

6. PAY TUITION

7. CONFIRM YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

8. BUY YOUR BOOKS

STEP 1 APPLY AND DETERMINE YOUR ENROLLMENT STATUSIf you are new to the college, are taking credit classes for the first time, or are returning after an absence of three years or more (before Fall 2007), complete the Application for Admission found online at Reynolds.edu, under the Future Students section. Students who complete the on-line application will receive immediate feedback from the College. If the on-line application is completed successfully, the new student will be issued a student ID number (Empl ID). Upon completion of the on-line application, students should print the application and confirmation page for their records. If you are a student that has attended a VCCS college in the past, please see Step 2. It is important that you use your existing Empl ID and do not create a new one. Students may also download and complete the Application for Admission from www.reynolds.edu/forms. The completed application can be either mailed or faxed to the college. Once received by the College, paper applications require at least two business days to process. Disclosure of your social security number is not required during application, but it is highly recommended. Disclosure ultimately will berequired for most students at the time of enrollment,

per Section 6050S of the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, or at the time of disbursement of federal financial aid, per 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 668.36. The VCCS will only use your social security number in accordance with federal and state reporting requirements and for identification and research purposes within the VCCS. It shall not permit further disclosure unless required or authorized by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Code 1232G or pursuant to your obtained consent. You must be admitted to the College prior to taking placement tests and as a degree-seeking student in order to be considered for financial aid. You do not need to reapply if you have taken credit classes within the past three years. If you left the College on Academic Dismissal, refer to page 29 for information about getting reinstated. Whether new or returning, note that placement testing may be required (see Step 3); financial aid and scholarship applications and documents must be completed by the deadlines (see Step 3); and early-bird registration begins on July 12 (see Calendar of Dates and Times).

STEP 2 GET YOUR EMPL IDAs a new student, once your application has been processed, you will be issued a JSRCC student ID number, known as the Empl ID. You will needyour Empl ID for all on-campus, web, and telephone services. If you are a returning student and need assistance with locating your Empl ID number or are unsure of your number, check My JSRCC, call the Reynolds Information Center (804-371-3000), or visit a computer lab on one of the campuses. If you have more than one Empl ID due to enrollment at another VCCS (Virginia Community College System) institution, and need assistance determining the correct Empl ID numberto use for transactions at JSRCC, please call (804) 523-5029.


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STEP 3 PREPARE TO ENROLL

PREPARATION STEPS

A. Request Transcripts from previous schools using theJSRCC High School/College Transcript Request form.

B. Take JSRCC Placement TestsStudents can walk-in to the DTC and PRC Testing Centerswithout an appointment; appointments are required at the WC Testing Center. The DTC and PRC Testing Centers begin testing at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. See below for final seating times.

Monday-Thursday 4:30 p.m. PRC and DTCFriday 11:30 a.m. PRC and DTCSaturday 9:00 a.m. PRC and DTC

The WC Testing Center is open for scheduled appointments9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 3 p.m.-8 p.m. onWednesday. Bring your Empl ID, picture ID, and receiptshowing payment for Compass Tests with you to theTesting Center. The fee for placement tests is $6.00, whichmust be paid in advance, in cash in a campus Business Office.Contact a Testing Center for additional information:(804) 523-5470 (Downtown)(804) 523-5411 (Parham Road) Non-native speakers of English(804) 523-5421 (Western) should refer to page 27.

C. Get advised for proper course selection.

D. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Reynolds’ code is 003759. The FAFSA must be receivedelectronically or by U. S. mail at the Pell Processing Centerby the following deadlines:April 15, 2010 for Fall 2010 (10-11 FAFSA)September 15, 2010 for Spring 2011 (10-11 FAFSA)For information about financial aid and veterans’ benefits,contact a Student Success Center.

E. Complete the JSRCC Scholarship Application Deadlines:October 1, 2010 for Spring 2011March 31, 2011 for Fall 2011For information, call (804) 523-5084.

CURRICULAR STUDENTYou plan to enter one of the degree orcertificate plans, which are listed on pages 12-15.

Yes, if you are applying for certain Health andMedical Technology programs, or if you plan torequest college transfer credit. Applicants who are completing the 12th grade must send final high school graduation transcripts. Transfer credit evaluations are completed for curricular students only.

Yes, you are required to take placement tests inreading, writing, and mathematics prior to your first registration. Consult the College Catalog for graduation requirements in your plan and the pre-requisites for the courses. Information on placement test waivers can be obtained by contacting a campus testing center.

Yes, first-semester students must meet with aStudent Success Center specialist prior toregistering, and are strongly encouraged toparticipate in an orientation session(www.reynolds.edu/orientation). After earning 30 credits, advising is provided by faculty in youracademic school. Advising is required for anystudents with a GPA less than 2.0.

Yes, if you plan to apply for federal or state aidprograms (grants, loans, or work/study aid). The deadlines for submitting corrected Student Aid Reports (SARs), being admitted into aJSRCC-approved curriculum, and submitting other requested documents to the Student Success Center are: June 15, 2010 for Fall 2010November 15, 2010 for Spring 2011

Yes, if you wish to be considered for freescholarships.

NON-CURRICULAR STUDENTYou plan to take credit courses,but do not currently plan tocomplete a degree or certificate.

College transcripts may benecessary to determine ifneeded course prerequisites aresatisfied. College transcripts willnot be evaluated nor placed on astudent’s official college record.

Yes, if you plan to take coursesin English, biology, chemistry,engineering, mathematics,social sciences, or humanities.Transient students may qualifyfor waivers with a TransientStudent Approval form. Consultthe Catalog for courseprerequisites.

Optional, as needed, but requiredif your GPA is less than2.0. See a specialist in a StudentSuccess Center.

No, you are not eligible forfinancial aid.

No, you are not eligible forscholarships.

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A. TUITION AND FEESIn-State Students $117.60 per semester credit*Out-of-State Students $311.20 per semester credit**Tuition and fees are accurate at the time of publication. Included in the per semester credit hour cost are the student activity fee ($1.50), auxiliary services fee ($6.50), technology fee ($6.50) and capital fee for out-of-state students ($15.00) as set by JSRCC’s College Board and the State Board for Community Colleges. Current tuition rates are accessible from Reynolds.edu by clicking on “Current Students” then on “Tuition Rates”. Students are required to pay their tuition and fees in full, according to the deadlines found in the Calendar of Dates and Times. (See STEP 6 PAY TUITION for additional information.) Schedule changes or additional registrations must also be paid for in full by the deadlines. Students whose accounts are not fully paid by each payment deadline will be un-enrolled from any and/or all courses. To ensure that the correct courses are retained, students should drop any courses that they do not wish to take. Payment may be in the form of cash, check, credit card, or charge to a third-party sponsor. Financial Aid recipients, students interested in a tuition payment plan, and students with an employer or third-party sponsor should refer to the appropriate section below. See Section E for out-of-state status appeals.

B. TUITION PAYMENT PLANStudents who are interested in a tuition payment plan can access information by clicking on “Current Students” then on “Tuition Rates”. The payment plan offered is administered by Nelnet Business Solutions, a private company not affiliated with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Participation in the payment plan can only be accomplished once registration has occurred. Access to the Nelnet e-Cashier payment plan website link is only available thru the VCCS SIS Self Service page by clicking on “Account Inquiry” or “Make a Payment” links. Participation in the payment plan may be accomplished only through this website; payment plan application by mail or telephone is not available. Active participation in the Nelnet e-Cashier payment plan for the full amount of tuition and fee charges is

mandatory and entitles students to retain enrollment without loss of course registration. Anticipated financial aid is not permitted to be factored into payment plan contract balances. Students wanting to utilize additional outside third party sponsorshipsmust contact the Central Business Office payment plan liaison (804-523-5186) prior to initiating a Nelnet contract so their student account balance can be adjusted down appropriately. Nelnet contract balances are adjusted periodically if a student’s course schedule has been altered. Be aware that adding and dropping classes will automatically initiate adjustment of your original Nelnet contract balance to match the current student account balance due. Students failing to meet the contract conditions for Nelnet e-Cashier, including missed or declined payments, will be dropped from any and/or all registered courses by J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Students should read, understand, and abide by all terms and conditions of the Nelnet e-Cashier payment plan agreement as the college is not able to intervene on a student’s behalf. Students may sign up for the payment plan for the Fall 2010 semester from July 12, 2010 through August 27, 2010. Nelnet e-Cashier applications must be completed by 3:00 p.m. on the date that tuition payment is due to the college. Students who wish to have their Nelnet contract terminated are advised to contact the college Central Business Office payment plan liaison (523-5186) and forward email authorization to [email protected]. Financial aid funds awarded to students after a Nelnet e-Cashier payment plan is initiated will be disbursed after July 31, 2010.

C. FINANCIAL AIDIn order to ensure that financial aid awards are made in time for students to register for classes and pay their tuition and fees with an approved award, students should be admitted into an eligible program of study and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in sufficient time to ensure that it is received by the Pell Processing Center no later than:

June 15, 2010 for Fall 2010November 15, 2010 for Spring 2011

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If necessary, corrections and/or verification documents should be submitted promptly to a campus Student Success Center. The deadline for submitting requested documents to correct and/or verify the data on the Student Aid Reports (SARs) is ten (10) business days from the date of the Financial Aid office correspondence sent to the student. A student should be prepared to pay tuition and fees if corrections are processed by the Financial Aid office after April 15, 2010 for Fall 2010; June 15, 2010 for Fall 2010 or November 15, 2010 for Spring 2011. Students may apply late for financial aid, but there is no guarantee that award eligibility and notification will be in time to assist with tuition, fees, and books for the current registration. Students who are eligible and have been awarded financial aid will receive a letter listing the types and amounts of aid. Anticipated financial aid will be automatically posted to student accounts, and tuition and fees will automatically be charged to each student’s financial aid after the last day to drop a class with a refund. If financial aid is not enough to cover all charges, the amount remaining is the responsibility of the student and is due according to the deadlines found in the Calendar of Dates and Times. Students with web access may use My JSRCC to check on their financial aid and student account. After logging into My JSRCC, students may view their financial aid and student account in the Finances section of Learner Services.

D. EMPLOYER OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY SPONSOR - NewVCCSrequirementforallthirdpartysponsorships!Students who anticipate an employer or other third-party sponsor, including external scholarships, to be responsible for tuition expenses should contact the Central Business Office at (804) 523-5186 prior to registration to determine documents required of the sponsor. Once registered, students must contact a campus Business Office each semester they wish to utilize their external sponsorship and have their tuition and fees charged to their participating sponsor, which includes tuition and fee charges that should be paid

from the Virginia College Savings Plan program or a student’s private scholarship account currently on file at the college. Students, whose sponsorship letters do not authorize payment for the entire cost of tuition and fees, are responsible for and must pay any and all balances prior to college payment deadlines before the sponsorship is applied against the student account. Failure to remit payment in a timely manner may result in the removal of enrollment of any and/or all courses.

E. OUT-OF-STATE STATUS APPEALSNew applicants should verify their residency classification on the Web Application Confirmation Sheet or in their letter of admission. On occasion, applicants will be classified as out-of-state due to incomplete or incorrect application responses. To inquire about a possible correction of out-of-state status, students should send an E-mail request with their full name and Empl ID to [email protected]. Students may need to submit supporting documentation or appeal for further consideration. Because this process can require several weeks, students should inquire immediately upon admission. The domicile status must be determined by the first day of class. Requests for review of domicile that are received after the first day of classes will be considered for subsequent semesters only. Continuing students who have enrolled with out-of-state tuition status may request a review by submitting the residency portion of the Application for Admission to the Student Success Center. The domicile officer informs students of needed documentation and the appeal process, as needed. Appeal deadlines for continuing students are listed below:

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Expenses Amount Tuition Cost per credit $_____ x _____________number of credits _____ = _____________Books _____________Fees _____________Supplies (Calculator, workbooks, software) _____________Meals _____________Child Care _____________Transportation _____________Total _____________

STEP 5 ENROLL IN CLASSESREYNET and MyJSRCC users can register during Early-Bird Registration (see Calendar of Dates and Times) for the best selection of classes! Over half of Reynolds’ students self-register without having to come on campus and wait in line! REYNET and MyJSRCC registration is available to students in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or better). Students must know their Student Identification Number (Empl ID). Students who do not know their ID should see Step 2 or call (804) 371-3000 for assistance. New curricular students will learn about REYNET and MyJSRCCregistration after completing placement tests and getting advised in an on-campus Student Success Center, or during orientation (www.reynolds.edu/orientation). New non-curricular students may self-enroll via MyJSRCCor REYNET after the admission application has been processed (see Step 1). Returning curricular and non-curricular students, who are in good academic standing are encouraged, but not required, to meet with their advisor or a school advisor and may self-enroll. High school and home school students must register through an advisor in one of the Student Success Centers. Students who have been blocked from self-enrollment must see an advisor. Log on to My JSRCC to see if you have any holds. Non-curricular students are advised by specialists in the Student Success Centers. Curricular students are advised by advisors in their academic school. After seeing an advisor, the self-enrollment block can be removed to allow students to self-enroll.

EMPL ID – Student Identification Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _PIN – Personal Identification Number _ _ _ _ _ _(Initially your birth date in mmddyy format such as 052674 for May 26, 1974)Credit Card Number and Expiration Date_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _Five Digit Course ID Number – Include leading zeros (ex. 03492)(First Choice) (Alternate Choice)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Students must satisfy all outstanding financial obligations with the college prior to enrolling. Log on to my JSRCC to see if you have any holds. Before enrolling, students may plan their course schedule by completing the Enrollment Work Sheet above. All of the information needed to enroll can be placed on the work sheet.

Option 1: My JSRCC at Reynolds.eduStudents can browse a course listing, enroll, pay tuition by credit card, view their class schedule, check on their financial aid, view their holds, and access their academic records via the web using My JSRCC. Students are encouraged to enroll online and avoid long lines on campus! Go to Reynolds.edu/sis. View the Web Registration tutorial to guide you through the enrollment process.

Option 2: Telephone Registration-REYNETCall (804) 371-3308 to connect to REYNET — the college’s telephone network. Be sure to use a touch-tone phone. Follow the prompts to hear general information, enroll, pay your tuition by credit card, list your classes, get your grades at the end of the term, and find out about your financial aid. Here are some tips:• Plan your schedule and list the 5-digit class numbers

you will need to enter.• Listen carefully to the voice prompts. • Use the “Hot Keys” to help navigate through the

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A Brief History

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What’s Inside

T he JSRCC Ginter Park Center is located at 3406 Brook Road, Richmond, VA and

consists of three buildings on the grounds of union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education (union-PSCE) in Richmond’s Ginter Park neighborhood. The College leased Lingle hall, dubose hall and the Newbury Center for Childhood Education to use as swing space for a variety of humanities and business lecture classes while downtown Campus renovations are completed. The buildings will be open monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to

5 p.m. The Center will be closed on weekends. The College’s administrative services, including Student Id’s, parking decals, bookstore, business office functions and student advising and registration, will continue to operate out of the College’s main campus locations. Vending machines will be available in a dedicated common area adjacent to the Police and Security office in Lingle hall. Lingle hall is AdA accessible. Students with disabilities that are scheduled to take classes in dubose hall should contact their instructor to request a class relocation.

Richmond’s Ginter Park has a distinguished history. It was named after 19th century entrepreneur and military officer major Lewis W. Ginter who amassed a fortune in tobacco. he is well known in Richmond for financing the building of the Jefferson hotel and giving to many local charities and churches. In fact, it was Ginter that brought union Theological Seminary to the area with a gift of land in the late 1800’s.

According to the Ginter Park Residents’ Association, he purchased several hundreds of acres of land and designed a subdivision of fine homes, improved roads, installed sewer lines, enhanced landscaping and provided fresh drinking water for residents in the area now known as Ginter Park. Today the community features a variety of late 19th century and early 20th century style homes ranging from cottages to mansions. A very active residents’ association continues to work towards a common mission to promote and maintain the historic neighborhood.

In the early 20th century, union Theological Seminary played a major role in the establishment of the Assembly’s Training School (ATS) for Lay Workers. ATS was later named the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (PSCE) in the late 1950’s. According to union-PSCE history, both theological institutions worked together for decades to “prepare pastors and educators for work in congregations, church agencies, and other institutions of Christian service.”

union Theological Seminary merged with the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in 1997 to create union-PSCE, a contemporary and respected theological institution with approximately 390 students and 33 faculty members. union-PSCE is well known for its Gothic and Victorian style academic buildings, three of which – Lingle hall, dubose hall and the Newbury Center for Childhood Education – have been leased to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to use as swing space for a variety of humanities and business lecture classes while portions the College’s downtown Campus are renovated.

A Rich History

Students taking classes at the Ginter Park Center can continue to park at the downtown Campus parking deck, however, a 200 space lot will be available at the Center for student parking. A campus shuttle will operate between the Ginter Park Center and the downtown Campus from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. monday through Thursday. The shuttle will depart the downtown Campus

on the hour and depart the Ginter Park Center on the half-hour. The last trip will leave the Ginter Park Center at 10:30 p.m. Friday’s shuttle hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The downtown Campus shuttle service stop is located on 8th Street near the parking deck. The Ginter Park Center shuttle service stop will be in front of Lingle hall.

Shuttle Service and Parking

Safety and SecurityA blue light emergency phone will be installed in the Center’s parking area. A JSRCC Police and Security office will be located on the first level of Lingle hall and will be staffed with police and security officers that will patrol grounds and respond to calls for service during hours of operation. JSRCC Police and Security can be

contacted by calling (804) 523-5219 for non-emergencies or by calling 5911 for emergencies from a JSRCC phone or (804) 523-5911 from a non-JSRCC phone or cell phone. Regular campus rules and regulations, including parking requirements, will apply at the Center.

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Main Menu Options Hot Keys 1 – General Information *1 – Return to the Main Menu2 – Billing *8 – Repeat the last prompt3 – Financial Aid *9 – End the Call4 – Grades *0 – Transfer to an operator5 – Registration6 – List Schedule of Classes

Go to Reynolds.edu/sis. View the REYNET tutorial to guide you through the telephone registration process.

Option 3: In PersonAny student may choose to enroll on campus in the Student Success Center during published dates and times. (On-campus registration is notallowed during Early Bird registration.)Student Success Center hours during in person registration dates are:

July26—August138:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)*8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday)August16—August208:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday)*Closed 7/30

STEP 6 PAY TUITIONTuition and fees must be paid by the deadlines found in the Calendar of Dates and Times. See Step 4 for more information about payment options including financial aid, tuition payment plan, employer or other third-party sponsor, and how to appeal an out-of-state status.

OPTION 1: MY JSRCC at reynolds.eduStudents can pay tuition with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card on the web at Reynolds.edu. Avoid long lines on campus — pay on-line! Go toReynolds.edu/sis. View the My JSRCC tutorial to guide you through the tuition payment process.

OPTION 2: TELEPHONE REGISTRATION – REYNETCall (804)-371-3308 to connect to REYNET, the college’s telephone network. Be sure to use a touch-tone phone. Listen carefully to the voice prompts. Press 2 for Billing, to pay your tuition and follow the instructions. You may pay with a VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit card. Go to Reynolds.edu/sis. View the REYNET tutorial to guide you through the tuition payment process.

OPTION 3: TUITION PAYMENT PLAN See Step 4, Plan Your Finances.

OPTION 4: IN PERSONVisit a campus Business Office during published registration hours if you want to pay by cash, check, credit card, or charge to a third-party sponsor.

Enrollment CancellationRemoval from some or all enrolled courses may occur for those students whose accounts are notpaidinfullorotherwisefullysupportedby an approved financial aid award or other third-party sponsorship agreement by each payment deadline. Students who no longer wish to be enrolled in particular courses should drop all such unwanted courses by the published drop deadline. If not dropped, tuition refunds, where appropriate, will not be processed and financial aid awards and third-party sponsorship accounts will be charged accordingly. Students who have concerns about their account should contact a Business Office representative who will be happy to answer their questions.

REFUNDSStudents must drop classes they do not wish to take by submitting an Add/Drop form to a Student Success Center or by utilizing MyJSRCC or REYNET to process the drop by the published drop deadline. Refunds are processed after the Last Day to Drop with Refund and take approximately three weeks to be received. Refunds for students whose payments were made via MyJSRCC will be credited to the debit or credit card from whichthe tuition was paid. All other tuition refunds are issued to students in the form of a check from the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Users of gift credit cards processed on the web should be aware that the credit card must be retained and not terminated if a tuition refund is anticipated as funds are automatically returned to this credit card. A student awarded financial aid who drops all classes is not entitled to a refund of tuition and fees from federal or state grant aid. These funds are refunded to the appropriate financial aid program. Refunds for drops for special-session courses (shorter or longer course duration and/or offered at times other than the published semester begin date) will be permitted through the first 15% of the course length. Students should verify the refund deadline for such courses at a Student Success Center and ensure their mailing address on file with the college is accurate. Refund processing times for special session

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courses take approximately four weeks to be received. Students participating in the Nelnet e-Cashier payment plan will receive refunds for plan overpayments approximately 75 days after the published semester drop date.

STEP 7 CONFIRM YOUR CLASS SCHEDULEUpon completion of the registration and payment process, confirm your class schedule by one of the following methods:

OPTION 1: My JSRCC at reynolds.edu• Select SIS• Select Self-Service• Select StudentCenter• Select MyClassSchedule• You may print your schedule from this screenRepeat this each time you register (add, drop, swap) and pay for your classes.

OPTION 2: TELEPHONE REGISTRATION – REYNETCall (804) 371-3308 to connect to REYNET. Select Option 6 to hear a verbal list of your classes. Repeat this each time you register, add, drop, and pay for your classes.

OPTION 3: IN PERSONAny student may request a printed copy of their schedule on campus in a Student Success Center.

STEP 8 BUY YOUR BOOKSParhamRoadCampus (804-371-3266) DowntownCampus(804-786-8580)Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The bookstores will be open during registration hours. Extended hours outside of registration are posted at each campus. Please visit www.reynolds.edu/bookstore for specific information.

WesternCampus(804-556-5758)A temporary bookstore will be open only during the first week of classes, August 23-August 27. Otherwise please visit our bookstore online at www.reynolds.edu/bookstore or our Parham Campus

location. *TemporaryBookstoreHoursare:Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Books can be reserved for pickup at this temporary location by visiting www.reynolds.edu/bookstore.

Purchasing Books Using Financial AidFinancial Aid recipients may charge books to their aid from August 18—September 8, 2010. The following stipulations apply to the book-charging process:

1. You must be enrolled in classes to charge or return books.

2. You must have financial aid funds available after tuition and fees are paid. If your only financial aid award is the Commonwealth Grant or Part Time Assistance Program (PTAP) grant, you will not be able to charge books.

3. Try to make all of your purchases at one time.4. It takes 24 hours from the moment you enroll until

you can start charging books in the bookstore. To ensure you are able to begin charging books on August 18 please register for your classes on or before August 17.

5. Here are the maximum amounts you will be allowed to charge against your financial aid in the bookstore:

1-5 credits ........................$150.006-8 credits.........................$300.009-11 credits.......................$450.0012-14 credits.....................$600.0015+ credits........................$900.00

6. If your books are on backorder and will not arrive by September 8, please speak with the bookstore staff and let them know you are a financial aid recipient. They will permit charges on the backordered books.

7. There can be no exceptions to the September 8 cutoff date as this affects the processing of refund checks.


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Step 1: Find Your Username, Emplid, & Set your Password.

1. Go to: http://www.reynolds.edu/computing2. Click the My JSR Accounts button. 3. Follow the directions listed on the page to find your User-

name, Empl ID, and set your password. 4. Record your Username and Empl ID and keep in a safe

place.

Step 2: Login to My JSRCC

1. Go to: https://jsr.my.vccs.edu2. Enter Username. 3. Enter Password. 4. Click Log In button.5. Click VCCS SIS8.9: Student Information System button. 6. Click Self-Service link on the menu

7. Click Student Center link on the menu

8. Click the minus ‘-’ to close the menu and show more of the page

Step 3: Set Preferences

1. Scroll down to Personal Information. 2. Click User Preferences link.3. Select “J. Sargeant Reynolds” from the Institution drop-

down. 4. Select “Credit” from the Academic Career drop-down.5. Click the magnifying glass beside the Term 6. Select the term and year for which you are enrolling. 7. Click the magnifying glass beside Aid Year8. Select the current financial aid year.9. Click Save to keep the values. 10. Click Student Center from drop-down, click

Step 4: Enroll in Classes 1. Click the Add a Class link 2. Key the 5-digit class number and click Enter button. 3. If you need to search for the class number:

Select Search for Classes fromdrop-down list Enter the subject and catalog number, if known, and click Search.Click Select Class.

6. Review class information and click Next button.7. Check for success or error messages.8. Enter next class number for another class if desired. 9. Click Proceed to Step 2 of 3 button10. Click Finish Enrolling.11. Check Enrollment Status (If you do not see a green

checkmark, you are not enrolled.)

Step 5: View Schedule1. Click the My Class Schedule link. 2. Select the correct College and Term from drop-down list. 3. Click Change

Step 6: Pay Tuition1. Select Account Inquiry from drop-down, click 2. Click the Make a Payment link. 3. Complete the Credit Card and Billing Information sections

and click Next.4. Enter payment amount. 5. Click Submit.6. Follow instructions on Payment Result page.

Step 7: Sign Out1. Click Sign Out. 2. Close browser window to end your registration session.

If you can’t find your Username & Empl ID (Step 1) or don’t have an available term for en-rollment (Step 4) contact a Student Success Center or call the Student Information Center at 804-371-3000.

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View Grades 1. Click on the Grades link. 2. Select the correct College and Term from drop-down list. 3. Click Change.4. Click the Printer Friendly Version button to print grade

report.

Print Unofficial Transcript 1. Select Unofficial Transcript from drop-down list in the

Academic Records section and click the button

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How to pay for classes by Visa, MasterCard or Discover

Press 2 for Billing to Charge to a Credit Card Select your Career – you may be active in only one or you may be given a choice.

Select Continuing Education Student for Non-credit classes or Semester Credit Student for credit classes. Enter your Empl ID, unless you entered it in a previous step. Enter your 6-digit date-of-birth in MMDDYY format ‘052674’ for May 26, 1974. Select a Fee Payment Term. Press 1 to pay your total balance by credit card. Enter your credit card number followed by the # sign. Enter your 4-digit expiration date in MMYY format 0504 for May 2004. Enter your 5-digit zip code. It must be the billing zip code for the credit card. Be sure to wait for confirmation that the credit card has been processed.

How to register for classes

Press 5 for Registration Functions Select your Career – you may be active in only one or you may be given a choice.

Select Continuing Education Student for Non-credit classes or Semester Credit Student for credit classes. Enter your Empl ID, unless you entered it in a previous step. Enter your 6-digit date-of-birth in MMDDYY format ‘052674’ for May 26, 1974. Press 1 for Registration General information. Press 2 for Registration Functions.

o Press 1 for Registration General Information. o Press 2 to Add a Class.

Enter the 5-digit Class number including leading zeros (01234). o Press 3 to Drop a Class.

Enter the 5-digit Class number including leading zeros (01234). o Press 4 to Add and Drop at the same time.

Enter the 5-digit Class number including leading zeros (01234). o Press 5 to List Your Classes for this term. o Press 6 to List Open Sections. o Press 7 to Hear Account Balance and Pay by Credit Card.

Hot Keys There are also four Hot Keys that may be used in the main or sub menus. Hot keys must begin with the star (*) key.

*1 – Return to the main menu *8 – Repeat the last prompt *9 – End the call *0 – Transfer to a operator

Main Menu The main menu for the REYNET system has 6 choices.

1 – General Information 2 – Billing 3 – Financial Aid 4 – Grades 5 – Registration 6 – List Schedule of Classes

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REYNET allows students to register and pay by credit card using a touch-tone phone. Students must pay at the time they register or the registration will be canceled. In addition, students can list their schedule of classes, inquire on their financial aid, or list their grades at the end of the term. DIAL 371 - 3308.

Before you register by phone Know your 7-character Empl ID, used to access your student records. The Empl ID is a unique number assigned to each student. Go to http://www.reynolds.edu/computing/SIS and click the My JSR Accounts link.Plan your schedule using the 5-digit class numbers.

REYNET 804 - 371 - 3308

If you can’t find your Empl ID or don’t have an available term for enrollment contact a Student Success Center.

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My JSRCC provides a common point of entry to access Blackboard, Student Email, Student Information System (VCCS SIS 8.9), and manage account information using one logon and one password. Users must look up their Username, Empl ID, and set their password the first time they access their accounts.

Find your Username and Empl ID. Go to https://jsr.my.vccs.edu/ Click Look up your username and set your password.

Set your Password. Passwords must be 7 to 10 characters in length, include at least one lower case letter (a-z), one upper case letter (A-Z) and one number (0-9).

Enter User Information. Enter your First and Last name, Birth Date and Social Security number and click Search.

Username and Empl ID. Print this page and save it for your records. Wait 10 minutes for password to be accepted. Click Please Log In and enter your new password.

Set your security question. Pick a security question, enter your answer, click Next.

If you cannot find your Username and Empl ID. On Campus: Please contact a campus Student Success Center. You must have a picture id for proof of identification.

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ATTENDANCEJ. Sargeant Reynolds requires that faculty document and report student attendance. Students who register for a course and fail to attend or communicate with the instructor by the drop deadline for the course will be dropped from the course. Students who stop performing course-related academic activities (attending class, completing class assignments, taking tests, etc.) or communicating with the instructor for a period of 2-3 weeks before the official withdrawal date for the course will be withdrawn from the course with a grade of W. Individuals who stop performing course-related academic activities after the official withdrawal date for the course will receive a grade of F. It is important to note that students should not stop attending classes and rely on the institution to drop or withdraw them from a course. Students should go to a campus Student Success Center and complete the necessary paperwork within the designated deadline in order to ensure that their intended action be accurately reflected on their transcript.

AUDITING CLASSESAudited classes earn no grade-point credits and carry a grade of X. Students enrolled in classes for credit may not switch to audit after the last day to drop. Additionally, students that wish to change the status of a class from audit to credit must complete the request prior to the last day to drop the class. Permission of the school dean or another appropriate academic administrator is required to audit a course.

CANCELLED/CHANGED CLASSESEach class is offered on the condition of adequate enrollment, and the college reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any course because of low enrollment or for other reasons the college deems necessary. The college also reserves the right to make the necessary changes in this schedule that may be dictated by enrollment, personnel requirements, or availability of facilities. Refunds are generally processed after the Last Day to Drop deadline(s).

COMPLETING “INCOMPLETE” CLASSESStudents who receive an “I” (Incomplete) grade for a course should not register for the same course again. They must complete the course requirements with the guidance and approval of the original instructor. The

instructor will submit the final grade to the Central Admissions and Records office. Failure to complete course requirements by the end of the following semester will result in an automatic grade of F.

COURSE LOADStudents who wish to be enrolled on a full-time basis should register for at least 12 credits. Any student wishing to enroll in more than 18 credits of course work should obtain their advisor’s recommendation prior to seeking the approval of the school dean.

DISCLOSURESAnnualSecurityReport– The college publishes an annual Security Report, which lists criminal offenses, hate offenses, and arrests at each of the three campuses. This report can be found on the college’s website at Reynolds.edu/campus police under the Campus Crime Statistics section. Requests for paper copies of this report can be made to the campus Police and Security Services office.

StudentRight-to-KnowInformation–The college publishes annually graduation and transfer rates for full-time, first-time, and degree- or certificate-seeking students. This information can be found on the college’s website at Reynolds.edu under the About Reynolds section. Requests for paper copies of this report can be made to a Student Success Center.

FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)–The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:• the right to inspect and review the student’s education

records within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for access;

• the right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading;

• the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and,

• the right to file a complaint with the U.S Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

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FERPA designates certain information as “directory information,” which may be released upon request without the student’s express written consent. It is the policy of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College not to publish a student directory. However, student’s name; participation in officially-recognized activities and sports; address; telephone listing; weight and height of members of athletic teams; electronic mail address; degrees, honors, and awards received; major field of study; dates of attendance; grade (class) level; and the most recent educational agency or institution attended and course credit load can be released upon request unless a student either places a “FERPA” shade on his/her record (Refer to Reynolds.edu/sis) or notifies the Admissions & Records office, in writing, that such information should remain confidential. An Empl ID or social security number should be included in the request. Additional information may be found at Reynolds.edu under FutureStudents>HowtoEnroll>FamilyRightsandPrivacyAct.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSNon-U. S. citizens seeking eligibility for in-state tuition rates must provide passports and immigration documents to the college (Student Success Centers or Admissions and Records office) when applying for admission or prior to enrolling. Individuals seeking admission as international students (F-1 Visa) must contact the college’s international student advisor (ISA) directly for assistance. F-1 students are required to register in person with the ISA in the Admissions and Records office, Central Administration Building. To make an appointment, students should call (804) 523-5029 or e-mail [email protected]. More detailed information may be found at Reynolds.edu under FutureStudents>HowtoEnroll>TypesofStudents.

NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISHStudents whose primary language is not English must either complete the college’s English language proficiency testing or submit required documentation for a waiver of these tests prior to registration. Non-native speakers may be restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and will be expected to complete

these before progressing to COMPASS tests and most other classes. Additional information may be obtained by scheduling an appointment with an ESL advisor in Georgiadis Hall, Room 364, Parham Road Campus, by calling (804) 523-5020.

PARKINGStudents are required to obtain a parking decal and student ID card to park on campus. Student ID cards and parking decals may be obtained through the ID card centers located at each campus. Extended hours of operation are available and will be posted at the beginning of each semester or students may contact Police and Security Services for details. Normal hours of operation during the semester are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon and 6-7 p.m. Parking is on a “first-come” basis. Students using the parking deck at the Downtown Campus must have a valid ID and use this for parking purposes. Additional satellite lots are also available at the Downtown Campus. A shuttle service is provided to students parking in the satellite lots during certain hours and after dark. For details, students should contact Police and Security Services.

SENIOR CITIZENSSenior citizens at least 60 years of age and who can provide documentation to verify domicile in Virginia for one year may be eligible to register for tuition-free classes, after classes have begun for the semester or term. Applications and eligibility information for senior citizens are available in a campus Student Success Center. Those who pay tuition can register earlier. Refunds will not be granted for individuals that register prior to thespecific time frame.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESStudents who desire accommodations in order to fully participate in the programs, services, and facilities at Reynolds should contact an Office of Student Accommodations (DTC 804-523-5628; PRC and WC 804-523-5289; ADDTDD*804-786-8800).

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCEA student interested in receiving VA educational assistance must contact the VA representative in the PRC Student Success Center (804-523-5368).

WITHDRAWALSTo officially withdraw from a course or courses, a student must obtain from and submit to a Student Success Center a Request to Withdraw fromCourses form. Withdrawal deadlines for full session classes are posted in the calendar section; deadlines for special sessions are available in the Student Success Centers. Students should check the college catalog for course completion and grade requirements in their specific program. Withdrawals result in a grade of W with no refund. After the published deadline, withdrawals result in a grade of F. Withdrawal transactions are final and will not be rescinded or modified unless there is an administrative error by the college.

WARNING TO FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAWStudents receiving federal financial aid who withdraw from all courses before attending over 60% of a given semester will owe a portion of their financial aid back to the federal government and incur a liability with the college for any tuition and/or book expenses that no longer are payable with federal financial aid monies.

Reynolds is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which all faculty, staff, and students can learn together in a setting that encourages the free exchange of ideas and information. Learn more about the Reynolds 11 Learning Environment principles at Reynolds.edu/learning.

• Punctuality • Courtesy • Distractions • Consideration

• Accountability• Participation• Preparation • Professionalism

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ACADEMIC RENEWALStudents who return or have returned to Reynolds after a separation of at least five years (60 consecutive months) may be eligible to petition for academic renewal. If academic renewal is granted, in most cases D’s and F’s earned prior to separation will not be computed in the student’s GPA. To be eligible to petition, a student must have earned a D or F prior to the separation, have completed 12 semester hours with a 2.5 grade point average after their return, have been enrolled in at least one semester since Spring 1994, and have not earned a degree, certificate, or career studies certificate using any of the affected D grades. Students may visit a campus Student Success Center or call Admissions and Records at (804) 523-5029 for further details or to obtain a petition for academic renewal.

ACADEMIC STANDINGStudents who attain a 2.000 GPA in their last semester at Reynolds are in good standing and are eligible to self-advise and self-register. Students with less than good standing must be advised by a Student Success Center representative (non-curricular students) or a faculty advisor (curricular students). Students returning from suspension must either be absent one semester for automatic reinstatement or appeal to the Academic Standing Committee for reinstatement before attempting to register. Students returning from dismissal must appeal to the Academic Standing Committee for reinstatement before attempting to register. Students interested in appealing to the Academic Standing Committee must submit a Reinstatement Form, along with supporting documentation, to a campus Student Success Center (Fax #: 804-371-3650) by the following deadlines:

• July 1, 2010 (Fall 2010 reinstatement)• November 1, 2010 (Spring 2011 reinstatement)• April 8, 2011 (Summer 2010 reinstatement)

CURRICULAR STATUSStudent’s last curricular or non-curricular status is still in effect upon returning each semester. Students should visit a Student Success Center to change their curricular status.

GRADUATION INFORMATIONStudents anticipating graduation must submit a graduation application by the following dates: June 30,

2011 for Summer 2011; September 30, 2010 for Fall 2010; and January 31, 2011 for Spring 2011. All graduating students should meet with an advisor in their academic program prior to registering for their final semester. The advisor will review all remaining program requirements. All documentation of training, education, or tests from organizations outside of the college must be submitted to the Admissions and Records office by the last day of classes in the student’s final semester. All Reynolds courses (including incomplete grades) must also be completed by the last day of classes in the student’s final semester in order to be used for graduation.

READMISSIONReturning students who have not enrolled at the college within the past three years (Summer 2007 or later) are required to submit a new application with updated information. Instructions for applying can be found in Step 1.

REPEATING A COURSEStudents are normally limited to two enrollments in the same course. Students wishing to enroll in a course for the third time must document extenuating circumstances, obtain the Request to Repeat Course form and all necessary signatures prior to registering for the course. Approvals may be granted with conditions. Additional information can be obtained from a campus Student Success Center.

SELF-ADVISINGSelf-advising students are warned that they assume full responsibility for selecting appropriate courses and for complying with pre- and co-requisites, as explained in the catalog. All curricular students, regardless of eligibility to self-advise, are encouraged to make an appointment to meet with their faculty advisor regularly regarding program requirements, progress toward graduation, and any changes in the catalog. Catalogs are available in the Student Success Centers and can be viewed on the web at Reynolds.edu. Curriculum Progress Reports are available in the appropriate academic school, a Student Success Center, or online at MYJSRCC (www.reynolds.edu/myjsrcc).

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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSStudents must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to receive financial aid. Satisfactory academic progress means successfully finishing your program of study within an acceptable timeframe. Some SAP Facts!

• F=U=W=I Grades of F, U, W, or I negatively impact your SAP equally.

• Time alone does not repair poor performance. Classes taken 5, 10, 15, or 20 years ago can affect your SAP today!

• SAP standards are tougher than the college Academic Standing requirements.

• Academic Renewal does not automatically reinstate your eligibility.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FINANCIAL AIDTo keep eligibility for loans, grants, and work-study, students should:• Successfully complete classes, avoid excessively

withdrawing from classes and receiving grades of F, U, or I (a D is better than a W).

• Submit the FAFSA each year by April 15.• Submit requested documents in a timely manner.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS STANDARDS

Completion RateA student must successfully complete two-thirds (67%) of all the credit and developmental hours they attempt. Completion rates will be assessed at the point a student has attempted 17 credit hours or 50% of the program requirements, whichever comes first. Successful completion means a grade of A, B, C, D, S, R or P. Grades of F, U, W, I, and missing grades represent hours not completed. Federal law requires the college tocount all credits attempted at the college.

Maximum Time FrameThe U.S. Department of Education expects students to complete their plan requirements within 150% of the published length of that plan in credit hours. Developmental/ESL hours do not count in this total. For example, a student in the Accounting AAS plan (length 66 credit hours) will lose his/her eligibility after 99 attempted credit hours if he/she has not finished the plan. Students can calculate their own 150% rate by finding the total credits in their plan from the catalog.Total Plan Credits_________ x 1.5 = _________ Your Maximum TimeFrame

Please Note: Transfer credits are included in the 150% calculation.

Grade Point AverageStudents must meet the following cumulative grade point standards to be eligible for aid:

AttemptedCreditHoursMinimumGPA 17-23 1.00 24-35 1.50 36-47 1.75 48 + 2.00

The standards in the table above are absolute minimums. Students should strive to do much better than the minimum.

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE STANDARDS

Assessment The Financial Aid office checks each student’s eligibility at the end of each semester (Fall, Spring, and Fall) and cancels future aid for students who do not meet the satisfactory academic progress standards.

NotificationThe Financial Aid office will notify students of their status by placing a message on My JSRCC and by mailing letters to students.


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AppealStudents with mitigating circumstances (personal illness, death of immediate family member, etc.) that occurred during the problem semester(s) may go to a campus Student Success Center and to obtain a “Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal” form or download the form from the financial aid website at www.reynolds.edu/studentaffairs/faid.htm. Completed forms should have copies of documents that confirm the mitigating circumstances and should be returned to the Student Success Center by the deadline on the form. Please note that students are only allowed two SAP appeal approvals at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

Stay InformedStudents should work closely with their academic advisor and choose their courses wisely. Students who are uncertain about their SAP status should consult a financial aid specialist in a campus Student Success Center.

Additional InformationAdditional financial aid information can be found at www.reynolds.edu/studentaffairs/faid.htm.

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The Center for Distance Learning provides the option to take courses in a variety of settings and through alternative delivery methods that allow access to instruction from the home, office, off-campus sites throughout the state, and a desktop or laptop computer wherever there is Internet access. These options are designed to increase access to educational opportunities for students who have work schedules, family responsibilities, or other demands that make it difficult to attend traditional on-campus classes. Distance learning offers an opportunity to prepare for career advancement, transfer to a four-year college or university, job re-certifications, to complete the requirements for an Associate’s degree or to study for personal enrichment. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College now offers three kinds of distance learning courses:

1.Onlinecourses: All course work and interactions with the instructor and classmates are completed online. The course is accessed through Blackboard.

2. Distancelearningcourseswithin-personorproctorrequirement:Most of the instruction is online. However, students will be required to make a limited number of trips to campus for labs, presentations and other class activities or to a community site for clinicals or internships. Some courses may require proctored testing that can be done at JSRCC testing centers, testing sites at other VCCS colleges, or any approved site outside of the State of Virginia.

3. Teleconferencing/video-conferencingcourses: Students meet on site at one of the JSRCC campuses, at a site at another VCCS college, or at a connected off-campus site. Class meetings are scheduled weekly, just like on-campus classes. The instructor is connected to the class by a closed video network. Students see the instructor and students at other sites on television monitors in the classroom. Some instruction and communications will be in Blackboard or via the Internet. Students should carefully read section notes before registering for a distance learning course. The course schedule section notes will indicate the specific kind of distance learning course for that section. Visit www.reynolds.edu for registration information and procedures. The last day to register for any Fall semester Distance Learning course is August 27, 2010. Because Distance Learning course sections

fill quickly, you should register as soon as possible. Most Distance Learning courses are semester length courses and follow the college calendar for Add/Drop and Withdrawal.

In order to enroll in any distance Learning courses at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, you must have consistent Internet access (Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher browser), e-mail, telephone access, and word processing software or you must be able to go to a JSRCC campus location to access the computer lab, the library and other student support resources. Before enrolling in distance Learning courses, you should take the JSRCC placement tests, the Smartermeasure assessment and complete any recommendations and course prerequisites. Tip for Success: Most students find that Distance Learning courses are more demanding than the traditional on-campus lecture courses. To be successful as a Distance Learning student, you should consider all of the items listed below. If you have concerns about any of these items, talk with an academic advisor before registering for a Distance learning course.

• Make sure that you have completed all Placement Test recommendations and that you have excellent reading and writing skills.

• Make sure that you are proficient in the basic computer skills. If you have not taken a computer competency test or successfully completed ITE 115 or CSC 155, you should consider completing one of these options before enrolling in a Distance Learning course.

• Make sure that you have 10 or more hours each week that you can devote to study and online communication with your instructor and classmates.

• Make sure that you have excellent time management skills, that you can develop and follow a study plan, that you can attend any required on-campus meetings, and that you can meet deadlines for course assignments.

Distance learning courses are recommended only for students with the computer knowledge and skills to:• send and receive e-mail with attachments• do Web searches• download information from the Web to the desktop• recognize and use hot links• find, download, and install utilities and plug-ins• do basic word processing, including cutting and

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Steps to Begin distance Learning Courses Before registration• Consult with a Student Success Center specialist,

academic advisor, or the CDL coordinator.• Take Placement Tests and SmarterMeasure

assessment.• Where required, obtain instructor permission to

enroll.• Consult with Financial Aid advisor if you plan to

receive any form of financial aid, including student loans and veteran’s benefits. See pages 30 and 31 in this publication for additional financial aid information.

After registration• Visit the Center for Distance Learning at www.reynolds.edu/CDE for additional information about Distance Learning at JSRCC. If you are a first-time Distance Learning student, contact the Center for Distance Learning at [email protected] or (804) 523-5612 or 1-800-711-1628 (Virginia only) to enroll in the free Orientation to Distance Learning

module. For Student ID/EmplID/User ID: Go to: reynolds.edu/myjsrcc. Also, you may visit any campus open computer lab for assistance. If you had a VCCS student e-mail account last semester, that account is still active. Make sure your password is current.

• Attend any scheduled on-campus meeting of your class to meet your instructor, receive introduction to the course, explanation of procedures and expectations, and instructions for accessing course materials. See the section notes in the course schedule online at www.reynolds.edu for important course information. (If unable to attend a scheduled meeting, you must contact your instructor immediately to get additional information).

BesuretologinBlackboardbyAugust24,2010toobtainadditionalcourseinformation.

pasting from or to varied sources• navigate between two or more applications without

closing and re-opening (multi-tasking)• scan and remove computer viruses

Successful completion of ITE 115 or CSC 155 is strongly recommended.

Through the Internet, you will be able to access assignments, transmit completed work to the instructor, interact with other students, and receive graded work. To take a distance learning course, you must have:• a computer (350MHz or higher required)• 56.6 modem (DSL or other high speed connection

preferred)• 64mb RAM• 300 MB free disk space on hard drive• an Internet Service Provider and a browser (Internet

Explorer 6.0 or higher required)• standard word-processing software (MS Word 2007

recommended)

• graphics capable printer• current virus scanning software• a VCCS student e-mail account• CD-Rom drive, Sound Card and speakers

(may be needed for some courses)

You may also use computer labs at any of the JSRCC campuses. If your PC ceases to work effectively during the course, you will be expected to use the college computer lab to complete course requirements. Some courses may require additional software or readers.

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Hybrid CoursesIn an effort to provide both flexibility in course schedules and the benefits of face-to-face, on-campus instruction, JSRCC is now offering a range of hybrid courses. Hybrid courses are credit courses that require both online and on-campus class meetings. In these courses, half of the instruction will be in the classroom with the instructor and the other half of the course will be completed online. Many courses will require one meeting per week on campus; evening and Saturday classes may meet on campus on alternating weeks. Students must be proficient in basic computer skills and be able to attend the required on-campus class meetings in order to be successful in these courses. Students should carefully read the section comments in

the schedule before registering for any hybrid course. Hybrid course sections will have the following section identifiers:

HD– hybrid section with on-campus meeting at the Downtown Campus

HP– hybrid section with on-campus meeting at the Parham Road Campus

HW – hybrid section with on-campus meeting at the Western Campus

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Degree Programs Available in Distance Learning Format

(Some courses may require campus labs, seminars, demonstrations, and/or community clinicals)

EarlyChildhoodDevelopment – AAS degree Opticianry–AAS degree, OpticiansApprentice – Certificate

RespiratoryTherapy – AAS degree, Advanced Practice Certificate

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Reynolds Learning Communities “More courses . . . Less class time!” – Katy Dunn, Reynolds Learning Community student

A learning community is when two (or more) course sections in the same semester are linked together and the same students enroll in both course sections. Classes are typically back-to-back, or at the same time on alternating days - so your first benefit is getting a better, more convenient class schedule.

What do computers and English have in common? Or art and history? A lot - if they’re a part of a Reynolds Learning Community.

Learning Communities take apparently unrelated courses and link them

together with a theme and a team of professors. “Courses are easier to deal with because they are linked together,” said Reynolds Learning Community

student, Kelly McIntosh.

Students in LCs are usually more satisfied with their college experience, do

better in their classes and return in the following semesters to complete their

programs and goals.

For more information, visit reynolds.edu/lc.

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A unique fundraising idea driven by construction, collaboration, and community impact has resulted in a gift to the JSRCC Educational Foundation to address the need for improved science education at the College’s Downtown Campus. About 25 contractors and

subcontractors building the interior of the new MeadWestvaco headquarters in Richmond contributed two percent of their construction costs to create the MeadWestvaco Whiting-Turner Community Fund. About $300,000 was generated for strategic, one-time financial investments in community organizations. Reynolds was one of eight recipients selected for project funding.

“It’s a very exciting concept. The folks at Whiting-Turner said in the 40 years of their construction business they have never seen this been done,” said Kathryn Strawn, vice president and executive director of the MeadWestvaco Foundation. “With that in mind, we began to think about how we would deploy this money. Ultimately, we evolved to challenges and opportunities impacting youth, education, and the construction trade as key areas of consideration. This evolved to focus on education with the underlying emphasis on community sustainability, diversity, promotion of a safe learning environment, and that aligned well with MeadWestvaco priorities of giving in the region.”

A number of the grant recipients provide support to Richmond Public Schools and

others provided workforce development—the investment in JSRCC met both of these criteria.

“The challenges we face in science and math, coupled with the need for state-of-the-art facilities to educate a growing number of students, made Reynolds a good fit,” said Strawn.

The College’s Downtown Campus has not had significant renovations and upgrades since it was built more than 30 years ago. The MeadWestvaco gift will help fund the renovation of two of the four science laboratories. These labs will provide the latest technology and interactive learning in anatomy, natural science, biology, chemistry, and physics, and will be renovated and fitted with new technologies and instruments. More than 2,400 students utilize these labs each semester for courses required for health care programs, as well as those required in the associate of science and engineering programs that transfer to four-year colleges for students to complete their bachelor’s degree.

The Mary Morton Parsons and Cabell Foundations have challenged J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to raise $425,000 in matching funds for the Downtown Campus science labs renovations by November 2010. MeadWestvaco’s contributions will allow the College to leverage additional corporate support from the local community.

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Distinguished Reynolds leaders bid farewell

Roland Moore, Ed.D. began a career at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in 1974 as an assistant professor and mathematics program head for the College’s then Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Since then, Dr. Moore has held various positions at the College, most recently as the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science.

Prior to Reynolds, Dr. Moore was a math teacher at Mechanicsville’s Stonewall Jackson Junior High School. During his early years at Reynolds, Dr. Moore increased course offerings, developed curriculum and established special projects to enhance success and retention rates in developmental math. Under his leadership, the College met or exceeded enrollment expectations, provided quality instruction and increased

partnerships with community employers.

Dr. Moore received his bachelor’s in Mathematics Education from Virginia Union University in 1969, his master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Virginia State University in 1974 and an Ed. D from Virginia Tech in Community College Education in 1986.

Nannette Smith, Ph.D., joined the Virginia Community College System in 2001 as the Director of Educational Planning. She will retire as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this year.

Prior to her work at Reynolds, Dr. Smith served as director of the Division of Sciences at Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C. and as a faculty member at N.C. State in Raleigh. Before that, she spent more than 17 years in various administrative faculty positions in the North Carolina Community College System.

A native of Washington, D.C., Smith received a bachelor’s of science degree in Microbiology from Howard University in 1967 and completed a master’s degree in Botany two years later. Dr. Smith went onto to study Plant Pathology and, in 1973, became the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University.

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fIRST PERSONAdrian Jones overcame a life of homelessness and saw Reynolds as a stepping stone for accomplishing his dreams..

Breathing life into future careers through scholarshipThe JSRCC Respiratory Therapy program will hold the 2nd Annual Kevin Rogers Memorial Scholarship Bowl to raise money for aspiring respiratory therapy students on July 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last year the event raised two $400 scholarships in honor of Kevin Rogers, a 2008 JSRCC Respiratory Therapy program graduate that passed away from a brain tumor less than a year after his graduation. Check Reynolds.edu/events for information about the upcoming Kevin Rogers Memorial Scholarship Bowl or contact Sherry Compton at (804) 523-5013 or [email protected].

my story is one of survival and perseverance in the face of tremendous odds. My life has been filled with many peaks and valleys, and looking back I am

truly amazed at my progression from a background of utter poverty and abuse to the cusp of achieving my dreams. It was no easy task, but as with everything else in my life, I managed to navigate my way through the rough times by keeping my mind on what is most important to me. My story begins at a homeless shelter here in the metro Richmond area called Safehaven. I was a twenty-four year old high school drop-out when I entered the doors of Safehaven with no tangible plan as to how I was going to put the pieces of my life back together again. The only thing that I was certain of was the fact that life had to hold more for me than what I was presently going through. I made a vow to myself that first night in the shelter that I would find a way to dig myself up out of the hole I was in, and cut a pathway to my dreams. I must admit that I was very terrified by the fear of

stepping out into the world and claiming what I felt that I deserved, but I was even more afraid of being a failure in life. I used that as motivation to embark on a journey that would take my mind places that I never imagined it could go. The first thing that I did

was to get a piece of paper and write down everything that I wanted out

of life. On a second sheet of paper I wrote out what it would take to

get me there. The one thing that both pieces of paper had in common was the fact that education would be the only viable vehicle to get me from point A to point B. From that moment until

now education has been my foremost desire, and I have

spent every waking moment since then making it my mission to get the best

education that I can attain.

Starting over from the beginning in school was very difficult at first because most of the students at the Adult Career Development Center were still teenagers. While I, on the other hand, was a twenty-four year old trying to fit in with kids who were sometimes five and six years younger than I was. I made up this slogan to get over my apprehension. “I’m here on business!” I would repeat that to myself over and over again. It gave me the courage to keep pushing forward, and to believe in the fact that all of my hard work would pay off. My hard work was soon rewarded when I took the GED exam

later that winter. I passed it on the first try. I have never been more proud of anything in my life than I was of my GED when it finally came in the mail because I had set my mind to achieving this goal, and I accomplished it. I immediately turned my attention to college after that because I felt that I had earned the right to get a college education. I didn’t know how I was going to pay for it, or even if I would get in. I just knew that I was going to get a quality education because I had set my mind to accomplishing that purpose, and nothing would stop me. Fortunately there was this thing called financial aid, and it allowed me the opportunity to chase my dreams.

My first day of class as an official college student was a day that I will never forget. I walked through those double doors determined to be the best student that J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has ever seen. I looked at all the academic achievements of past students, and I vowed to surpass them. I wrote out all of the honors that I hoped to attain in my two years at Reynolds on a sheet of paper. I hung it on the wall over my bed so that in the morning when I woke up I would see those achievements and be motivated to work harder. (As a side note my goal was to make the President’s Honor Roll every semester, and also to be inducted into Phi Theta Kappa). I have gone on to surpass even my own wildest expectations, but I’m all too aware of the fact that it can all crumble right in front of me if I neglect my responsibilities.

In closing, I would like to add that I’m not the smartest student in the world, but what I am is the hardest working student that has ever walked through those double doors at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community

College. I’ve learned that perseverance, dedication, and hard work are the cornerstones of success in life, and those are the traits that personify me as an individual. I managed to pull myself up out of homelessness, get a GED, and get into college. I accomplished all of these things by using the aforementioned qualities as my guide, and these qualities will continue to guide me through life’s many challenges.

Editor’s Note: Adrian Jones graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds in 2007 with an associate’s degree in Business Administration. This past May, he graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Business with a concentration in Finance, and a minor in Real Estate. In a recent letter to Reynolds’ transfer specialist Vicki Bruce, Adrian wrote, “You helped me to get accepted into Virginia Tech, and I wanted to write you and say thank you for everything you did to help me. I’m only able to reach this milestone in my life because of your dedication and commitment to helping me achieve beyond my wildest expectations.”

The Carver Promise Sparks ImaginationOn Feb. 20, 1991, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University announced a pilot project called the Carver Promise for a group of approximately 150 third-graders at George Washington Carver Elementary School. The two-part promise made to these students was to provide them with college mentors who would work with them as they moved through school and, when they completed high school, assist them in the college application and acceptance process.

Now, almost 20 years later, the Carver Promise partnership continues to provide support for Carver students—most of whom reside in the Gilpin Court community. In fact, starting this fall, the program will match more than 500 students in grades 1-5 with a one-to-one mentor who will help them improve their grades, enhance conversational and social skills, and enable them to imagine the exciting worlds of college and fulfilling careers. Reynolds students, faculty and staff who are interested in mentoring during the 2010-2011 academic year should contact Casey Rogers at [email protected] or (804) 355-0209.

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JSRCC’s Office of Student Life recognizes that students have wide ranging interests – from performing arts and political events to team sports and field trips. Reynolds wants students to have a traditional college experience and Student Life is focusing on quality events this fall that will attract students as well as the local community. Look for speakers, theatrical productions, field trips to major sporting events, team

sport tournaments, academic tournaments, volunteer opportunities and student contests.

Visit Reynolds.edu/events throughout the semester for full details on all College events and announcements. Learn more about Student Life at Reynolds by visiting the Student Life Center in Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus or visiting Reynolds.edu/studentlife.

Raymond J.S. Ruybe, PresidentOriginally from Brooklyn, NY, Raymond Ruybe , 38, is in the Social Sciences program at Reynolds, concentrating in teacher preparation. His mission as Student Council President is to create a means of two-

way communications between students and the individuals who represent student interests. He is planning an online forum that will allow students to make suggestions for positive changes at the College and will give Student Council a means to communicate accomplishments. After graduating Reynolds, Ruybe plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University to complete a master’s degree in Early and Elementary Education.

Katy Dunn, Vice President of Parham Road CampusKaty Dunn, 19, wants to promote Reynolds Learning Communities and ensure the changing needs of students are met promptly and efficiently. A Richmond native, Dunn is in the Social

Sciences program and plans to transfer to a four year institution to complete a degree in Political Science and minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.

Santana Sampier, Vice President of Downtown CampusSantana Sampier, 19, is from Stafford, Va. and is currently in the teacher preparation track at Reynolds. Sampier is committed to the Reynolds learning environment and looks forward to Student

Council becoming an active voice for students so that JSRCC remains a safe, comfortable, and overall positive experience. She plans to transfer to either Virginia Commonwealth University or University of Virginia to major in History and, eventually, complete a master’s degree in education.

Brian Coffey, Vice President of Western Campus Brian Coffey, 32, of Roseland, Va., is taking Auto Body Technology classes and would like to make JSRCC a better learning community for current and future students. Coffey plans to open a body shop.

Clarenita Moore, SecretaryClarenita Moore, 32, is a Glen Allen native studying Business Management at Reynolds. She decided to be a part of Student Council so she can help others and learn about leadership. Moore plans to continue her education

in Fashion Merchandising at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College can help you define what opportunity means to you. With our affordable and convenient classes that work around your schedule, it’s easy to turn your big

dreams into reality.

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