Workshop/ Open Forum

Overcoming Adversity to Become Successful in College and Life

Everyone deals with adversity, it's a fact of life, but some people overcome so much that they become an inspiration to the rest of us.

Stephanie Parsons is an Instructor here and today she shared her story about overcoming adversity.

Stephanie spoke today about the hardships she has faced.

She grew up in an abusive home in Missouri with five brothers and sisters.
She was unable to read, without anyone noticing, until the sixth grade.
Stephanie later married and had two difficult pregnancies.
Her husband was stricken with cancer.
She got a job at Hewlett-Packard but lost her job in a layoff.

At this point, many people would give up. Many would buckle under this kind of pressure. Even Stephanie admits to having times where she asked "Why me?" Yet, Stephanie endured. She gives thanks to many people and encourages others to look at the bright side.

She grew up in an abusive family but had a grandmother that inspired her to be a better parent.
She couldn't read but encountered a teacher who taught her.
She had two difficult childbirths, but has two children that are her life.
Doctors have given her husband slim chances, but he is still here.
She lost her job at HP but she is now with us at TSTC.

She attributes her success in life to faith in God and an adherence to the Golden Rule..."Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Hockey Night

Campus Activities has planned a trip to Shreveport to watch a hockey game. On Friday, January 29th, the Shreveport Mudbugs take on the Rio Grand Valley Killer Bees.

If you are interested you can sign up at the Housing Commons.

Tickets are free for TSTC students. If you would like to bring family or friends, they can purchase tickets at the Cashier Office in the Administration Building. Tickets can be purchased for $9.

YOU MUST RSVP BY 1PM MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH.

Hired!

Congratulations goes out to Kyle Farris, a graduate from our Process Operations Program. Kyle has been employed by Eastman Chemical Company as an Operator in Co-gen! He will begin in a couple of weeks.

Thank you goes out to Mr. Bobby Key for working with Kyle and connecting him with the company for this great opportunity!

Spring Semester 2010

Classes begin Monday, January 11, 2010. Today is the last orientation for new students. It begins at 1pm this afternoon. All returning students should have their new schedules and books.

Books can be purchased, on campus, in the bookstore. It is located in the South Building in Room 452.

If anyone has any questions regarding their schedules, feel free to contact us in Enrollment Management.

I hope everyone has a wonderful semester.

Welcome Back

Let me be the first to welcome back faculty, staff, and several students. I hope everyone had a nice break and are well rested because we have a busy week!

We have scheduled two new student orientations. The first begins at 1pm this afternoon. The second and final orientation will begin Friday at 1pm as well. If anyone has any questions about orientation feel free to contact Ann Scoggin at (903)923-3211 or LaShondra Manning at (903)923-3309.Additionally, our Student Ambassadors are here to help too. They are all wearing red TSTC t-shirts. Feel free to stop any of them with any questions you may have.