The Dental Arts Group is sponsoring the upcoming Patrons of the Arts presentation of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.” The dramatic musical will be performed by the acclaimed Theater Latté Da of Minneapolis at 7 p.m. December 6 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the campus of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. For more information, visit trcc.edu/tinnin.

From left, TRC President Dr. Wesley Payne, Patrons of the Arts Chair Mary Libla and representatives from the Dental Arts Group Dr. Rick Blaich, Dr. Lauren Blaich, Dr. Travis Blaich, Dr. Eric Blaich, and Dr. John Blaich.

Three Rivers College recently completed its reaffirmation of accreditation decennial review with the Higher Learning Commission and met all criteria with no concerns, scoring a 100 percent for the first time in the College’s history.

 

Regional accreditation validates the quality of Three Rivers as a whole. Multiple aspects of the College were evaluated, including its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, strategic planning process, finances, and resources. This accreditation helps ensure that Three Rivers students will be able to transfer to other regionally-accredited colleges, universities, and professional schools.

 

“No one person can take credit for this achievement,” said Dr. Maribeth Payne, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison Officer for Three Rivers. “Everyone—from maintenance to student services to the president’s office—had to come together to make this happen.” Payne added that the preparation for this accreditation review was a self-study for the College. “The self-study helped us to align our processes, practices, and policies with the criteria for accreditation and was transformational for the College,” said Payne.

 

The decennial review process included a peer group of experts in their fields visiting the College and monitoring how it was meeting the standards of a quality institution of higher education. According to the Higher Learning Comission, the five criteria are: mission; integrity—ethical and responsible conduct; teaching and learning—quality, resources, and support; teaching and learning—evaluation and improvement; and resources, planning, and institutional effectiveness.

 

The review included a report from the College containing more than 1,000 evidentiary documents. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Justin Hoggard, along with a large group of individuals, worked to collect the documents supporting the College’s argument for having met the criteria. “This team effort was all part of careful preparation and planning, which paid off,” said Hoggard. “I feel fortunate to work alongside so many people who care about our institution and continue to make Three Rivers exceptional,” he said.

 

“This gold seal of approval from our regional accreditor confirms that the initiatives in our strategic plan are working,” said Payne. Next fall the College will begin pulling data together and looking at its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the next five years. “The foundation we have put into place will ensure the College continues to improve, grow, and meet the evolving needs of our students,” said Payne.

 

Three Rivers College inspires, prepares, and empowers students to succeed through open access to high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of the communities we serve. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

The Three Rivers Endowment Trust has awarded scholarships to two students at Three Rivers College through the James Kimbrow Memorial Scholarship.

 

Amy Ramback of Fisk is a 1993 graduate of Twin Rivers High School. She is studying criminal justice at Three Rivers and is the daughter of Robert and June Churchwell.

 

Amber Johnston of Malden is also studying criminal justice at Three Rivers.

 

The scholarship fund is named in honor of longtime law enforcement officer James Kimbrow.  Kimbrow was instrumental in the origin of the Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board, which funded the scholarship. The scholarship fund was a way to honor the late Kimbrow for his service to the county and community.

 

These scholarships represent some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 573-840-9077.

 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

 

Pictured are Keith Shelton (from left), President of the Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board, presents the James Kimbrow Memorial Scholarship to Three Rivers College student Amy Ramback. Also pictured is Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development at Three Rivers College and liaison to the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. Also receiving funds but unable to attend was Amber Johnston.

 The Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff has awarded scholarships to two students at Three Rivers College.

 

Emily Knoppe, a 2017 graduate of Twin Rivers High School, is studying Elementary Education at Three Rivers. She is the daughter of Kevin Knoppe and Stephanie Knoppe of Poplar Bluff.

 

Tyson Tibbs is a 2017 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and the son of Brian and Lori Tibbs of Poplar Bluff. He is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Accounting.

 

These scholarships represent some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 573-840-9077.

 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

 

Pictured: Three Rivers students Tyson Tibbs and Emily Knoppe received scholarship funds from the Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff for the Fall semester. They recently had the opportunity to visit a Rotary Club meeting. Pictured are, from left, Matt Funke, Rotary member and member of Three Rivers Endowment Trust; Tibbs; Knoppe; and Dolly Campbell, Rotary Club president.

 

Nichole Lathem, a Three Rivers College student, has been awarded the Leonard Query Memorial Scholarship administered by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.

 

Lathem, a 2003 graduate of Dexter High School, is pursuing an associate degree in Business Management. She resides in Poplar Bluff with her husband, Chris. She is the daughter of Kimmie Hendrix of Poplar Bluff and Stanley and Sandra Hendrix of Dexter.

 

The Leonard Query scholarship is geared toward an in-district sophomore in the field of marketing and sales. It was established in Query’s memory after he died in an automobile accident. He was the sales director of National Union Agency of Poplar Bluff.

 

This scholarship represents some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 573-840-9077.

 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.