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TC3 Again Named Top A Digital Community College
Renowned Tattoo Artist Speaks at TC3
TC3 Hosts Climate Change Event
Taber Named National Goalie of the Week
TC3 Hosts Day/Night College Fair October 20
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies
Courtney Henry Named Region III Athlete of the Week
Brandon Kohler Named Region III Athlete of the Week
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10/19/2009
TC3 Again Named Top A Digital Community CollegeDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College has once again been named a top digital community college by the Center for Digital Education and Converge magazine. TC3 placed second in the mid-sized college category based on the digital community college survey, which examined how colleges deploy technology to streamline operations and better serve students, faculty, and staff. With colleges grouped based on city and student population, TC3 finished behind only Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming in the category of schools with student populations of 3,000 to 7,500. TC3 finished third in that category last year, and was named the top college in small school category in 2005 and 2007.
 
The survey addressed multiple areas in digital technology, including online registration, distance learning, tutoring and advisory services, technology training for students and faculty, and Web 2.0 social and collaborative capabilities.  
 
The Center for Digital Education is a premier resource for technology policy and utilization in K-12 and higher education. Marina Leight, vice president of the Center, said, "Community colleges, year after year, impress us as forward thinking and quick to adapt. Our survey results show overwhelmingly that community colleges are fast embracing cyber technologies in learning by using tools students are familiar with. Those institutions chosen as this year's top community colleges are exceptional examples of this investment in learning." 
 
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10/15/2009
Renowned Tattoo Artist Speaks at TC3October 19 Event Open to PublicDRYDEN, N.Y. – "The Art that Art History Forgot" is the title of a presentation at TC3 at noon on Monday, October 19. Veteran tattoo artist and author Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand will offer a free presentation featuring a slideshow chronicling the history of tattoos, from Paleolithic times to the present. The presentation will be held in the TC3 forum and is free and open to the public.
 
With over 40 years experience in the field, Hellenbrand was recently named one of America's "Top Talented Tattoo Artists" by AOL. She writes a column for "Skin & Ink" magazine, the industry's top publication, and is the personal tattoo artist to celebrities including Howard Stern. She has authored two books on tattooing and travelled the world speaking about the art of tattoos. In 1971, she was the co-producer of the landmark exhibit "Tattoo!" at the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City and has since appeared at international conferences on women's leadership. 
 
Her appearance is sponsored by the TC3 College Entertainment Board.
 
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10/14/2009
TC3 Hosts Climate Change EventCommunity Groups Join Together for October 24 EventDRYDEN, N.Y. – Several community organizations will gather on the TC3 campus Saturday, October 24 to take part in the International Day of Climate Action. The local event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is called "Cool It! Doing Your Part to Stop Climate Change" and is being held in the College's athletics facility.
 
The local event is tied to the international campaign sponsored by 350.org. It will feature family-focused activities provided by the club TC3's Students Acting for a Greener Earth, as well as Cayuga Nature Center, Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture, Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, and the Town of Dryden Recreation Department. 
 
The event is free and open to the public. 
 
For more information on the international effort, visit www.350.org.
 
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10/7/2009
Taber Named National Goalie of the WeekDRYDEN, N.Y. – Colby Taber (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) has been named the NJCAA Division III Male Goalie of the Week. 
 
Taber earned his third shutout of the season in an 8-0 win against Cayuga Community College on October 1 as part of going 2-1 for the week. In the three games, he allowed just five goals on 25 shots, improving his personal record in goal to 9-3 on the season. His seasonal goals-against-average is just over one per game.
 
Taber is a freshman criminal justice major at TC3. 
 
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10/5/2009
TC3 Hosts Day/Night College Fair October 20Over 100 Colleges and Universities RepresentedDRYDEN, N.Y. – Anyone looking for information about college has a great opportunity coming soon. On Tuesday, October 20, representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will be at Tompkins Cortland Community College for TC3's 26th Annual College Day/Night Program.
 
The day portion of the program is from noon to 2 p.m. and will be mostly attended by high school students from around the region. The evening session will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the BorgWarner Morse TEC Field House in TC3's athletics facility and are free and open to the public.
 
Parents and students can ask college and university representatives about campus life, degree programs, course offerings, costs, financial aid, support services for students, entrance requirements, and their faculty. 
 
"This is a chance to learn through personal discussion, not just by studying information in brochures and web sites," said Tom Streb, TC3 assistant director of admissions-external operations, who coordinates the program. "The process of choosing a college takes so much time and research, and programs like this really help students and parent get a great deal of information in a short time. In addition to being a resource for high school students, it's also a chance for TC3 students who want to transfer to gather information about four-year colleges and universities." 
 
Traditionally over 1,500 high school students from around the region attend the program.
 
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10/5/2009
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local CompaniesDRYDEN, N.Y. – Hundreds of employees in Tompkins and Cortland counties are upgrading their skills and improving their job performance, thanks to $91,421 worth of grants TC3.biz has secured from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. The competitive grants are designed to provide workforce development training courses to businesses and organizations to promote and encourage the creation and retention of employment opportunities in the local community. 
 
TC3.biz worked with the local businesses and organizations to come up with the specific training needed to address their needs. "We specialize in customized programs," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz Business and Development Training Specialist. "We consult with a company to establish the needs of the company, complete with a needs analysis. Our training is customized to the individualized needs of each company."
 
The grants will provide funds for training at several local organizations:
 
+Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Water Park received $4,453 for the program "Customers for Keeps: Providing Exceptional Customer Service" for 150 new hires. 
 
+A consortium of health care providers in Tompkins County received $50,000 for "Home Health Aid and Certified Nursing Assistant" training for 63 new hires.
 
+Pall Cortland received $13,829 to train 60 employees in "Customized Project Management," "Supply Chain Contract Negotiation," and Team Leaders" training.
 
+Franziska Racker Centers, with Challenge Industries and The Advocacy Center, received $13,400 for "Home Visit Safety," Bridges to Poverty," "Diversity," "Attachment and Early Childhood Development," "Work/Life Balance," and "Generational Differences in the Workforce" training for 500 staff and community members
 
+Elmira Savings Bank in Ithaca and Elmira received $9,739 for "Leadership," "Supervisory," and "Customer Service" training for 158 employees.
 
This training will take place during this academic year. Applications for the 2010-11 grants will be due in June 2010. 
 
TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs, often helping to secure funding for the training through various sources. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development workshops, and grant funding is available by contacting TC3.biz at 607.844.6586 or at www.TC3.biz.
 
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9/22/2009
Courtney Henry Named Region III Athlete of the WeekDRYDEN, N.Y. – Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) has been named the NJCAA Region III Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 20. She was chosen from all the female athletes among the 26 Region III colleges. 
 
Henry had a big week as the Panthers posted two wins. On Wednesday, she recorded her first collegiate hat trick, scoring three goals in the first half of a 3-2 in Onondaga Community College. On Friday Henry had an even bigger game, scoring another hat trick while also passing out two assists.
 
Henry is a liberal arts and sciences-liberal arts major at TC3. She is third in the region in scoring this season with 20 points on nine goals and two assists. TC3 is currently 5-4 overall and 4-3 in Region III play. 
 
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9/8/2009
Brandon Kohler Named Region III Athlete of the WeekSoccer Player HonoredDRYDEN, N.Y. – Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown) has been named the NJCAA Region III Male Athlete of the Week. He was chosen from all the male athletes among the 26 Region III colleges. 
 
Kohler helped the Panthers to two wins over this past weekend. On Saturday, he scored twice, including the game-winner in a 6-2 victory over Niagara County Community College. Sunday saw him again score two goals including the game winner in a 3-0 win over Finger Lakes Community College. He currently leads the region in scoring with nine points on four goals and one assist.
 
Kohler is a sport management major at TC3. TC3 is currently 2-2 overall and 2-0 in Region III play. The Panthers are ranked fifth in the latest Region III poll.
 
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		Top News Articles Contact: Peter Voorhees, news@TC3.edu External Relations 607.844.8222, Ext. 4351 TC3 Again Named Top A Digital Community College Renowned Tattoo Artist Speaks at TC3 TC3 Hosts Climate Change Event Taber Named National Goalie of the Week TC3 Hosts Day/Night College Fair October 20 TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies Courtney Henry Named Region III Athlete of the Week Brandon Kohler Named Region III Athlete of the Week Back \| More News 10/19/2009 TC3 Again Named Top A Digital Community College DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College has once again been named a top digital community college by the Center for Digital Education and Converge magazine. TC3 placed second in the mid-sized college category based on the digital community college survey, which examined how colleges deploy technology to streamline operations and better serve students, faculty, and staff. With colleges grouped based on city and student population, TC3 finished behind only Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming in the category of schools with student populations of 3,000 to 7,500. TC3 finished third in that category last year, and was named the top college in small school category in 2005 and 2007. The survey addressed multiple areas in digital technology, including online registration, distance learning, tutoring and advisory services, technology training for students and faculty, and Web 2.0 social and collaborative capabilities. The Center for Digital Education is a premier resource for technology policy and utilization in K-12 and higher education. Marina Leight, vice president of the Center, said, "Community colleges, year after year, impress us as forward thinking and quick to adapt. Our survey results show overwhelmingly that community colleges are fast embracing cyber technologies in learning by using tools students are familiar with. Those institutions chosen as this year's top community colleges are exceptional examples of this investment in learning." Top News Articles back to top 10/15/2009 Renowned Tattoo Artist Speaks at TC3 October 19 Event Open to Public DRYDEN, N.Y. – "The Art that Art History Forgot" is the title of a presentation at TC3 at noon on Monday, October 19. Veteran tattoo artist and author Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand will offer a free presentation featuring a slideshow chronicling the history of tattoos, from Paleolithic times to the present. The presentation will be held in the TC3 forum and is free and open to the public. With over 40 years experience in the field, Hellenbrand was recently named one of America's "Top Talented Tattoo Artists" by AOL. She writes a column for "Skin & Ink" magazine, the industry's top publication, and is the personal tattoo artist to celebrities including Howard Stern. She has authored two books on tattooing and travelled the world speaking about the art of tattoos. In 1971, she was the co-producer of the landmark exhibit "Tattoo!" at the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City and has since appeared at international conferences on women's leadership. Her appearance is sponsored by the TC3 College Entertainment Board. Top News Articles back to top 10/14/2009 TC3 Hosts Climate Change Event Community Groups Join Together for October 24 Event DRYDEN, N.Y. – Several community organizations will gather on the TC3 campus Saturday, October 24 to take part in the International Day of Climate Action. The local event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is called "Cool It! Doing Your Part to Stop Climate Change" and is being held in the College's athletics facility. The local event is tied to the international campaign sponsored by 350.org. It will feature family-focused activities provided by the club TC3's Students Acting for a Greener Earth, as well as Cayuga Nature Center, Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture, Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, and the Town of Dryden Recreation Department. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the international effort, visit www.350.org. Top News Articles back to top 10/7/2009 Taber Named National Goalie of the Week DRYDEN, N.Y. – Colby Taber (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) has been named the NJCAA Division III Male Goalie of the Week. Taber earned his third shutout of the season in an 8-0 win against Cayuga Community College on October 1 as part of going 2-1 for the week. In the three games, he allowed just five goals on 25 shots, improving his personal record in goal to 9-3 on the season. His seasonal goals-against-average is just over one per game. Taber is a freshman criminal justice major at TC3. Top News Articles back to top 10/5/2009 TC3 Hosts Day/Night College Fair October 20 Over 100 Colleges and Universities Represented DRYDEN, N.Y. – Anyone looking for information about college has a great opportunity coming soon. On Tuesday, October 20, representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will be at Tompkins Cortland Community College for TC3's 26th Annual College Day/Night Program. The day portion of the program is from noon to 2 p.m. and will be mostly attended by high school students from around the region. The evening session will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the BorgWarner Morse TEC Field House in TC3's athletics facility and are free and open to the public. Parents and students can ask college and university representatives about campus life, degree programs, course offerings, costs, financial aid, support services for students, entrance requirements, and their faculty. "This is a chance to learn through personal discussion, not just by studying information in brochures and web sites," said Tom Streb, TC3 assistant director of admissions-external operations, who coordinates the program. "The process of choosing a college takes so much time and research, and programs like this really help students and parent get a great deal of information in a short time. In addition to being a resource for high school students, it's also a chance for TC3 students who want to transfer to gather information about four-year colleges and universities." Traditionally over 1,500 high school students from around the region attend the program. Top News Articles back to top 10/5/2009 TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies DRYDEN, N.Y. – Hundreds of employees in Tompkins and Cortland counties are upgrading their skills and improving their job performance, thanks to $91,421 worth of grants TC3.biz has secured from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. The competitive grants are designed to provide workforce development training courses to businesses and organizations to promote and encourage the creation and retention of employment opportunities in the local community. TC3.biz worked with the local businesses and organizations to come up with the specific training needed to address their needs. "We specialize in customized programs," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz Business and Development Training Specialist. "We consult with a company to establish the needs of the company, complete with a needs analysis. Our training is customized to the individualized needs of each company." The grants will provide funds for training at several local organizations: +Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Water Park received $4,453 for the program "Customers for Keeps: Providing Exceptional Customer Service" for 150 new hires. +A consortium of health care providers in Tompkins County received $50,000 for "Home Health Aid and Certified Nursing Assistant" training for 63 new hires. +Pall Cortland received $13,829 to train 60 employees in "Customized Project Management," "Supply Chain Contract Negotiation," and Team Leaders" training. +Franziska Racker Centers, with Challenge Industries and The Advocacy Center, received $13,400 for "Home Visit Safety," Bridges to Poverty," "Diversity," "Attachment and Early Childhood Development," "Work/Life Balance," and "Generational Differences in the Workforce" training for 500 staff and community members +Elmira Savings Bank in Ithaca and Elmira received $9,739 for "Leadership," "Supervisory," and "Customer Service" training for 158 employees. This training will take place during this academic year. Applications for the 2010-11 grants will be due in June 2010. TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs, often helping to secure funding for the training through various sources. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development workshops, and grant funding is available by contacting TC3.biz at 607.844.6586 or at www.TC3.biz. Top News Articles back to top 9/22/2009 Courtney Henry Named Region III Athlete of the Week DRYDEN, N.Y. – Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) has been named the NJCAA Region III Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 20. She was chosen from all the female athletes among the 26 Region III colleges. Henry had a big week as the Panthers posted two wins. On Wednesday, she recorded her first collegiate hat trick, scoring three goals in the first half of a 3-2 in Onondaga Community College. On Friday Henry had an even bigger game, scoring another hat trick while also passing out two assists. Henry is a liberal arts and sciences-liberal arts major at TC3. She is third in the region in scoring this season with 20 points on nine goals and two assists. TC3 is currently 5-4 overall and 4-3 in Region III play. Top News Articles back to top 9/8/2009 Brandon Kohler Named Region III Athlete of the Week Soccer Player Honored DRYDEN, N.Y. – Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown) has been named the NJCAA Region III Male Athlete of the Week. He was chosen from all the male athletes among the 26 Region III colleges. Kohler helped the Panthers to two wins over this past weekend. On Saturday, he scored twice, including the game-winner in a 6-2 victory over Niagara County Community College. Sunday saw him again score two goals including the game winner in a 3-0 win over Finger Lakes Community College. He currently leads the region in scoring with nine points on four goals and one assist. Kohler is a sport management major at TC3. TC3 is currently 2-2 overall and 2-0 in Region III play. The Panthers are ranked fifth in the latest Region III poll. Top News Articles back to top
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