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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • January 16, 2019
Spring Financial Aid Update
The Department of Education released a statement last week allowing colleges to accept tax returns for income verification in lieu of the IRS form during the federal government shutdown.

If you have not yet been awarded financial aid/if you have been selected for verification, you should bring in a signed copy of your tax return to the financial aid office in the Wyatt Building by Friday, January 18.

Upcoming Events
Phi Theta Kappa welcomes everyone back to school for the spring semester! We will be holding an information meeting for potential new members on Thursday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. in Taylor 201 and 5:15 p.m. in Temple 01. Existing members and potential new members are encouraged to attend one of the two meetings. Important note: Eligible students have been receiving an email from Sherry Gott with a passcode to use on ptk.org . Unfortunately, Phi Theta Kappa headquarters had a glitch, and the codes might not work. We think the problem has been fixed, but if your code doesn’t work, please contact Ms Gott: sgott@dcc.vccs.edu .
US 29 North Bypass Detour
Traffic between DCC's main campus and Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training (RCATT) is impacted by this detour. Please refer to the information below, the detour map, and posted road signs for the next few months when traveling between main campus and RCATT.
From the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): The traffic on US 29 North Bypass over Barkers Branch near the Danville Welcome Center will be detoured through the City of Danville effective December 13.

The signed detour route is from Route 29 North to Route 29 Business (Main Street), to Memorial Drive to Central Boulevard, across the Dan River to Route 58 Business and back to Route 29. Signs and other traffic control devices will alert motorists to the change in traffic pattern. Local traffic may use the northbound lanes up to Goodyear Boulevard.

The traffic pattern over Barkers Branch changed on Thursday, December 6 due to a pipe failure. It is anticipated that this detour will be in place for approximately two weeks, weather permitting, while crossovers are constructed. Once the crossovers are complete, one lane of traffic in each direction will use Route 29 southbound for the approximately two months, weather permitting, for project completion.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down, follow the signage and anticipate delays.
Attention, Entrepreneurs!
Tutoring Works
DCC Tutoring Center
If you find that you need additional help with a course outside of the classroom, contact DCC's Tutoring Center at 434.797.6432 or dcctutoringcenter@dcc.vccs.edu; tutors are available free of charge. DCC’s Tutoring Center is located in the Learning Resource Center.

For free online tutoring, some of which is available 24/7, visit Smarthinking through Blackboard. Instructions here.

Don't fall behind - help is just a phone call away!
Want to be a tutor?
Have you ever considered becoming a tutor but were afraid you couldn't because you didn't know '"everything''? You don't have to know "everything." Stop by the Tutoring Center, located in the Learning Resource Center, and talk with Ms. Letitia Lunsford and some of DCC's current tutors for information about becoming a tutor.

DCC's Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) , and your participation would look great on your transfer application or resume.
Nursing Program Application
The DCC Nursing Program will be accepting applications for the LPN, RN, and LPN to RN Bridge Programs from February 1 through March 21, 2019. The application will be available to download and print from the DCC website by February 1, or a copy may be obtained from the Nursing Department.

All applicants must take the Kaplan Nursing Pre-Entrance test. The test is free, may only be taken once during the application period, and may be taken at the DCC LRC from February 1 through March 8. Please check the website for LRC hours of operation. Students should allow three hours for registration and testing. Students are responsible for taking the test, printing the results, and submitting a copy with your application to the Nursing Department. The minimum overall score for RN is 65.5% and for LPN it is 55%. 
DCC Honors Program
You are invited to enroll in DCC’s Honors Program.

“Honors Scholar” designation on your diploma and transcript gives you enhanced résumé credentials to include in your university transfer applications and job search documents.

Most DCC courses are eligible; ask your professor.

What is it?
DCC Honors Program allows students to complete an Honors project and earn Honors credit in DCC courses. Each course completed for Honors credit will be noted on your transcript. When you compete 12-credits or more of Honors coursework with a B or better along and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better you will be noted as an “Honors Scholar.” The Honors Scholar designation will be reflected on all of your academic records and diploma.

Am I eligible?
You are eligible to enroll in a course for honors credit if you have completed 12 credits of coursework at DCC with a 3.2 GPA.

What’s in it for me?
  • Enhanced credentials for college transfer and employment applications
  • Special recognition at graduation
  • Designations on diploma and transcripts as a DCC Honors Scholar
  • Opportunity to work one-on-one with a professor/mentor
  • Opportunity to challenge yourself and create a meaningful and educational project

How do I sign up?
The Honors Project Proposal & Contract form is available on the DCC website. The proposal form will be completed with your professor and will be submitted to the Honors Committee for approval.

Contact / Application / More Info
434.797.8470
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Upcoming Dates
PTK New Membership Meeting | January 17

"Dashiki Day" | January 22

SBDC Building the Foundation for Your New Business | January 24

PTK Chili Sale | January 29

CSCI College Knowledge | January 29

Spring & Summer 2019 Graduation Application Deadline | February 22