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September 10, 2008
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TCC ,from page 1
Career and Employment programs
at Trinity River Campus:
Health Information Technology
Long-Term Care
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Care
Sign Language Interpreting
Surgical Technology
aspires to be the office worker's idea of nirvana."
Classes are expected to commence downtown in September 2009. TCC will use one
of the former Radio Shack buildings, but the remaining two at the headquarters will be
occupied by Radio Shack for the next two years at no charge, per contract agreement.
One will enter into TCC use in
2011 and the last in 2013.
Using the old plans, TCC's
downtown campus would not
have been functional until 2023.
"Our board works diligently
to serve the Tarrant County
College students, faculty and staff
while also serving taxpayers and
the needs of our community," said
Louise Appleman, president of
the TCC board an interview with
the Star-Telegram.
"The decision to purchase RadioShack Corporation complex will allow us to educate
more students in better facilities sooner. The action is in keeping with our mission ... and
will expand our presence in the Trinity River area."
Critics disagree. They say the previous plans for the TCC campus was an integral
part of the Trinity River Vision, a redevelopment project that couples stimulating near-
downtown development with ensuring flood control for the neighboring Trinity River.
TRV officials claim civic plans for riverfront are being left in disarray by the college's
change of blueprints.
Allegedly, the Trinity Uptown project rests on the premise of attracting thousands of
new residents and relies on those new residents having a walkway traveling around the
courthouse, Sundance Square and to other landmarks in order to succeed.
The pedestrian bridge, which was to connect the TCC campus when it was anticipat-
ed to span the river, was also going to serve as the link between the near north side and
the central business district.
Architect Bing Thom proposed a design that delighted both TCC and TRV authori-
ties. The sketch boasted a long walkway with a slope gradual enough to be handled by a
mother pushing a baby stroller. Decorative fountains accented the bridge's aesthetic
TRV directors say no alternative is up on their drawing board. No other two points
within the desired locale can support a bridge and streets in the area are too steep to advo-
cate a sidewalk route.
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"In case the student did not go to the Career Services homepage, the library's Web site
could have the Virtual Job Interview program to give guidance," said Potter.
Potter assured the program stays current.
"Out-of-date career information is not helpful to anybody," said Potter.
Subscribing along with Wesleyan to the Virtual Job Interview program is California State
University, Texas A&M University, Truman College and more than 100 other universities
across the nation. According to the testimonials provided by its consumers, the program
adheres strongly to its goals of helping an individual "get the job they deserve" and "ensur-
ing career success."
Virtual Job Interview is part of West Library's recent efforts to add to its electronic
resources. New databases, such as the Latin American Experience, are available.
"We are striving to offer more resources for the new academic areas opening up at
Wesleyan, such as the doctoral education program," said Potter.
Will you get hired, put on file or rejected on the spot? Check it out for yourself.
Organizations needed to join
Fort Worth Adopt-A-Street
It started nearly 10 years ago, when members of Boy Scout Troop 14 decided they want-
ed to help keep Dutch Branch Road litter-free. There was no formal program, but within a
few years, 20 sections of roadway within the city limits had been "adopted" and were being
cleaned up several times a year by volunteers. Fraternities, sororities and other organizations
at Texas Wesleyan were among those volunteers.
Over the years, though, participation has diminished. The city of Fort Worth is looking
to rejuvenate the effort, which is now a joint program of the Code Compliance,
Environmental Management, Transportation and Public Works, and Community Relations
departments. It is funded by North Central Texas Council of Governments' Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality.
Neighborhood associations, civic groups, schools, youth organizations, faith-based
organizations, businesses and individuals interested in keeping their streets litter-free are
invited to join the Adopt-A-Street Program.
In addition to making Fort Worth a cleaner, more attractive city, there are many other
advantages, such as:
* encouraging neighborhood pride
* helping maintain and increase property values
* encouraging people to stop littering
*reducing roadway and waterway pollution
increasing environmental issue awareness
* reducing litter removal costs
* earning community service hours
Adopting is easy. Just submit an adoption application to the Code Compliance
Department for a half-mile to two-mile stretch of roadway. Once the chosen stretch of road-
way is approved, the adopter agrees to clean it least four times a year. The city provides free
trash bags, disposal vouchers and safety vests. All program participants must sign a waiver
of liability.
Signs recognizing the organization's cleanup efforts will be placed on the boundaries of
the adopted roadway once the first clean-up has been completed. Adopters also will receive
an official certificate of adoption, and at the end of the program year they will be recognized.
For more information or to submit an application, call (817) 392-6572.
-Staff Report
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Sophomore kinesiology major Harrison Law cringed as he recounts having racked up a $550
bill this semester for his books. Law and other students feel the pinch of the necessary pur-
chase this fall.
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