Montgomery Bank and Holden Law Office hosted Dr. Devin Stephenson and Dr. Wes Payne for an informative discussion about the future of Three Rivers College.  Community leaders gathered in the board room of Montgomery Bank and County Wide Insurance Agency, after enjoying hors d'oeuvre served by Dhafer's Mediterranean Steak House and Fine Dining.

Natalie Riley welcomed the group and shared her personal feelings about Three Rivers College.  Serving as a member of the Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board, Natalie expressed the value and impact that TRC brings to our community prior to her introduction of Dr. Stephenson.

With an incredible passion, Dr. Stephenson stepped to the front of the room sharing with attendees the positive steps of growth the college has taken in the past two years.  

Dr. Stephenson's leadership has delivered a strong vision for the future of Three Rivers College - to reach for a higher calling than just an education.  Stephenson seeks a much deeper impact to the lives of students that attend TRC to "Changing Lives | Building Futures".  

Three Rivers has seen the effects of this movement through increased enrollment from 3,012 in 2008 to over 4,400 students in 2012.  The expansion of campus locations have also brought students the added convenience of local classrooms. 



Dr. Stephenson spoke of his desire to establish partnering and collaboration among the college and the communities of the area.  The goal of the University is to provide programs that are based upon needs that currently exist and the coursework fills needs that exist in the marketplace.

As a matter of awareness, the group was brought to a better understanding of the needs that are created as TRC continues to grow and expand.

Donations made to the Three Rivers Endowment Trust work to bring benefits to both Three Rivers College and the donor.  Gifts can be used for scholarship, program support or general support of the college.  Ultimately, the Endowment Trust is dedicated to advancing the mission of the College by raising funds that support the College's students, faculty, staff and programs.

Also on hand for the meeting were Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board members Allen Brooks, Chairman, Emily Parks, Executive Director, H. Riley Bock, Mark Stidham and Brad Smith. 

Additional information regarding the Three Rivers Endowment Trust can be found on the TRC website or by clicking this link; http://www.trcc.edu/development/endowment.php. 

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