This past year was a landmark year for Yavapai College, filled with outstanding accomplishments, partnerships and exciting things to come. Our faculty, staff and administrators work tirelessly to ensure that YC is forward-thinking, innovative and student-centered. This approach leads to success for our students, which is evident in the record number of graduates this past spring. It also leads to employee satisfaction, and this past month, YC was named one of the Top Workplaces in Arizona by … [Read more...] about Embracing Success, Addressing the Needs of Students, Community
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Denise Woolsey Named Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinator
When the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society needed a new coordinator to advocate for Arizona’s top collegiate scholars, they chose from within – and chose well. Yavapai College proudly announces that YC Business Professor and Honors College Director Denise Woolsey has been selected as the new Arizona Regional Coordinator for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). “I am pleased to welcome Denise Woolsey, from the Beta Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Yavapai College Prescott … [Read more...] about Denise Woolsey Named Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinator
Yavapai College Celebrates Graduates
As a college president, there isn’t any other day that is more special, exhilarating or fulfilling than Commencement Day. For those of us in higher education, it’s the biggest event of the year! It’s where we see the fruits of our labor and our mission fulfilled. And for all of our students and those who love them, it’s a day where all of your hard work, perseverance and sacrifice have paid off. This May, Yavapai College celebrated its graduates with two beautiful commencement ceremonies … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Celebrates Graduates
Yavapai College Honor Society Chapter Ranks Fifth Nationally
On the heels of earning the top spot in the Arizona region last month, the Yavapai College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society has earned a No. 5 ranking nationally, as well as five additional national awards. The announcement of the fifth-place national ranking out of 1,290 chapters nationwide “speaks volumes about our students’ dedication, hard work and exceptional leadership,” said Denise Woolsey, YC PTK chapter advisor. She and four PTK officers and members were … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Honor Society Chapter Ranks Fifth Nationally
Ruff’s Closet Offers Free Shopping for YC Students Needing Business Clothes
After months of dreaming, planning, collecting donations and creating a boutique-like shopping experience, the Yavapai College Student Government Association (SGA) has opened a free professional apparel store for students. Ruff’s Closet, affectionately named for YC’s Roughrider mascot, Ruff, officially opened earlier this month following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the doorway of the space adjacent to the Student Engagement and Leadership offices in Building 3 on the Prescott Campus. Doing … [Read more...] about Ruff’s Closet Offers Free Shopping for YC Students Needing Business Clothes
YC Launches Nursing Fast-Track Certificate, Aims to Continue to Increase Healthcare Training for Local Communities
Yavapai College’s new Practical Nursing Fast Track Certificate program provides CNAs, LNAs and MMP with the theory and skills required to practice as a practical nurse in acute care, extended care and intermediate care settings. The program of study combines nursing theory lectures with clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare agencies. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) … [Read more...] about YC Launches Nursing Fast-Track Certificate, Aims to Continue to Increase Healthcare Training for Local Communities
YC Automotive Student Earns Certificate Before Getting Her License
Kelsey Knight’s fascination with cars dates back to sleepless nights as a toddler when she would awaken her father, curl up in his lap, and the pair would scroll through internet images of all manner of vehicles past and present. Today, cars fuel the 15-year-old-yet-to-be-licensed-driver’s dream of becoming a master mechanic and opening a repair shop that caters to women. Kelsey achieved the first milestone in her career quest in the fall, earning her first ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) … [Read more...] about YC Automotive Student Earns Certificate Before Getting Her License
Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success
Recent studies measuring the effectiveness of Arizona’s community colleges name Yavapai College as a statewide leader in successful student outcomes and a dynamic force in the local economy. Every year, the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council releases its Strategic Visions Outcome Report, with statewide data on how the state’s community colleges perform in terms of access, completion rates and alignment with Arizona’s workforce needs. While all 10 institutions performed well, Yavapai … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success
Six YC Students Earn All-Arizona Academic Team Honors, University Transfer Scholarships
An aspiring mechanical engineer, a future inventor, a new nursing grad, a future college professor, a traumatic brain injury survivor, and a former missionary in India – all of them learning to do more and be more at Yavapai College – have won 2023-24 All-Arizona Academic Team honors from the Arizona Board of Regents. The six students, representing three YC campuses and centers, were selected based on their academic success, leadership and community-service endeavors inside and outside of … [Read more...] about Six YC Students Earn All-Arizona Academic Team Honors, University Transfer Scholarships
The Eatery at Yavapai College: A New Dining Experience Opening this Month
I am excited to announce that on Jan. 16, a new dining experience will be launching at Yavapai College for students and the community. The college invites all students, employees and the community to join in on this new beacon of conscientious and creative dining called The Eatery, where every bite is a celebration of local flavor and ethical sourcing. The Eatery, nestled in the vibrant heart of the Yavapai College Prescott Campus in Building 3, will seamlessly marry nutrition, food quality … [Read more...] about The Eatery at Yavapai College: A New Dining Experience Opening this Month