TRiO Educational Opportunity Center Counselor Earns National Honor

Letory Collins, a TRiO Educational Opportunity Center Counselor at Mid-South Community College, has been honored as a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award winner.

“I was surprised at first, because I didn’t even have a clue that I had been nominated,” said Collins, a lifelong resident of West Memphis. “To win the award has been a highlight for me, one of the greatest achievements of my life. I appreciate everyone who helped me, those who believed in me before I learned it was okay to believe in myself.”

Sandra Mabry, EOC program director, and Dr. Elaine Wilkins, former Learning Success Center director and current adjunct faculty member, said Collins is well deserving of the honor.

Pup Dash, Inflatables, Rides Highlight Kids’ Activities at Greyhound 5K

The Second Annual Greyhound 5k event at Mid-South Community College will include something for everyone, and young participants will have plenty of opportunities for fun and games. The festivities are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5.

“We have some great activities planned for kids,” said Race Director Patti Coleman, MSCC Director of Advancement. “We’re working with Operation Moon Bounce of Memphis, and they have a bunch of new cool attractions to showcase at the Greyhound 5k. Our goal is to have a first-class event for people of all ages.”

5k Sponsors

Greyhound 5k Sponsor – Comfort Suites of West Memphis is participating in the 2013 Greyhound 5k walk/run as a silver sponsor. The second annual event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, and online registration will remain open through Sept. 29 at http://greyhound5k.racesonline.com. The upcoming race features a new course that highlights the MSCC campus. Pictured from left are Matthew Glass, MSCC Foundation Board member; Stephen Sorrells, Comfort Suites manager; and Patti Coleman, MSCC Advancement Director.

Contributing to MSCC Race – Arkansas Distributing of West Memphis is in its second year as a major sponsor for the Greyhound 5k at Mid-South Community College. Pictured from left are Kenny Boone and Stacie Riley, two members of the Arkansas Distributing race team; Matthew Glass, MSCC Foundation Board member; Patti Coleman, MSCC Advancement Director; and Randy Sullivan, Arkansas Distributing general manager and race contestant. Boone and Sullivan both competed last year.

Boosting the Greyhound 5K – Schneider Trucking of West Memphis is a new sponsor to the Mid-South Community College Greyhound 5k this year. Registration for the event that will generate scholarships funds for MSCC’s basketball program is $20 through Sept. 29. Pictured from left are Wayne Elliott, Schneider National Operations Manager-Memphis Division; Patti Coleman, MSCC Advancement Director; Becky Matthews, Schneider National Customer Service Manager; and Holmes Hammett, MSCC Foundation Board member.

Running with the Pack – Barton Powersports of West Memphis has signed on as a silver sponsor for the Second Annual Greyhound 5k race at Mid-South Community College. Registration for the event is $20 (through Sept. 29) and includes a tech T-shirt, post-race food and drinks, and live entertainment. Weather permitting, an inflatable park will be available for kids. Pictured from left are Matthew Glass, MSCC Foundation Board member; Patti Coleman, MSCC Advancement Director; and Frank Barton, owner of Barton Powersports.

New Diesel Tech Staff Accelerating MSCC Program

Mid-South Community College’s Diesel Maintenance Technology program is putting the pedal to the metal this fall with new, highly-qualified staff members and training equipment that remains second to none in the region.

Nathaniel McGee Jr. joins MSCC as the program’s Lead Faculty, and he welcomes Darron Brooks, Mark Wilson, Reginald Cash, and Donnie Brown to the instructional staff.

“We have assembled a great team, and we have a well-rounded situation,” said McGee, who came to MSCC from Vatterott Career College in Memphis where he directed the diesel technology program. “We have an excellent program, and everything in our shop is modern equipment.”

East Arkansas Orthodontist Donates Building/Land to MSCC; Sale Provides Much-Needed Funding for Foundation

As owner of the largest individually-owned orthodontic practice in North America, Dr. Ben Burris says one of his main goals is to “create beautiful smiles” through his work.

He recently found a different way to create smiles – a building/land donation to Mid-South Community College that netted the MSCC Foundation much-needed funding for various programs.

“This is an amazing gift from Dr. Burris, and we are all humbled and challenged by his generosity,” said MSCC President Dr. Glen Fenter.

“In his practice, Dr. Burris focuses on improving self-image, boosting confidence, and enhancing the lives of his patients. We see the work of Mid-South Community College in much the same way, and Ben’s contribution gives us additional resources to continue making a profoundly positive impact on our region.”