Blue and Golq ion for alumni and friends of Bluefield State College. by the Federal RACE Program. aed Pie ine Me te 3 UTatss(e(= Wa Mog sect) al : Ageticenisee tes | Continuing Accreditation ...... 2 Wie iene |) Monument Dedication ares) (oC et Irene Lal} Technology Initiative ... estoy ATU Pos ere Le CeA Message from the President More than ). I was selected to serve as president of Bluefield State College. Since that time. this wonderful institution of higher ght years “t education has faced numerous wi challenges and has embraced Oe. Robert Moore the opportunities that have arisen ‘This issue of the “Blue and Gold” contains stories of achicvement--the continuing national accreditution of BSC’s Radiologie Technology pro: gram, the emergence of the Applied Research and Technology Center, and the tradition-rich pageantry of Founders Day and Homecoming For nearly 106 years, Bluefield S ‘Making Educat ed in a better life for our graduates and their families, as well as the region, state, nation, and world that benefit from the talent and work of comn result those who studied and grew intellectually as undergraduates here It was particularly tole richly deserved honors accorded two of aur gradu- ates, Mr. Sam Moore and Ms. Jennifer Douglas, detailed within the pages af this publication. Both were well-rounded students during their years here, and just as importantly, both have used their abilities to improve the quality of life for those with whom they come into contact These two alumni their deeds, serve our appreciation of the words of the “Bluefield State Hymn,” writtea so many years ago by the talented Eu: ‘Upward through the years we'll climb, while ever lifting thee: thy precepts always in mind--honor and loyalty; come and men may go and passing through the gate, feel within their hearts a glow for thee, dear Bluefield State.” to streng ne Jones, men may Robert E. Moore siddent BSC RadTech Program Receives Continuing National Accreditation for Maximum Eight-Year Period ‘The Radiologic Technology program at Blucficld State College has just received official notification that it bas been awarded continuing national accreditation for the maximum cight-year period from the Joint Review ‘Committe on IEducation in Radiologie Technology URCERT). In 26, 2001. letter te BSC President Dr. Robert Moore, Janis Stiewing, Chait RCERT, noted, ~The Joint Review Committee oa Educction »gic Technology Directors and staff comzratu you and the program faculty for achicving the maxi mum award of accreditation from the JRCERT and wish you continuing success in your efforts to provide 2 quality educational program.” The JRCERT is recognized by tie US, Department of Education as the national agency for the accreditation of educational programs for the radizraph- er and radiation therapist and is respons ble for all accreditation actions. The JRCERT decision was made at the accrediting bouy’s October 2001 meeting. ou following the BSC RadTech program's evaluation, acconding to the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences (1997). Specialized accreditation awarded by the IRCERT offers institutions significant value by providing peer evaluation and by assuring the public of quali professional education in the radiologic sciences. ‘The BSC RadTech program is taught at the College’s Bluefield and Beckley campuses. BSC RadTech Program faculty include Melissa Haye, MS. R-T. (R) (Director), Angela Lambert, M.S. RT. (R) (Clinical Coordinator), Holly Parish, BS. RT. (R) (M) (Instructor), Shelly Richards, A.S,, RT. (R) (M) (Clinical Instructor/Raleigh General Hospital), Vanessa Godfrey AS, RT, (R) (Clinical Instructor, Bluefield Re} Medical Center), Amna Lambert, A.S...R.T. (R) (M) (Clinical Instructor, Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital), and Robin Gibson, B.S. R-T. (R) (CT) (Clinical Instructor, Princeton Commanity Hospital)Veterans Memorial Monument Dedicated During Early November Ceremony The Hanorable Derek Swope speaks during the dedicatory program. Asp ily November officially dedicated the new Veterans Memo Monument at Bluefield State College. Th in the courtyard adjacent to the Harris-Jefferso nt Center and included a dedicatory speech by West ‘Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge, the Honorable C. Swope, Col, U.S, Army ay ceremony in dD. blood of ‘and this be; st be watered Swope observed, Bluefield State we enjoy today is because of our a constant rem jesent, and future.” Bound (VUB} pre ed a variety of fund raising s, and rate ticket sales tions, bake 5: Blucficld State Col al VUB students Washington, DC Moore Bound traveling group obscrved that a monument oa the campus of BSC would be a wonderful Two years ago, the idea really began to 4, Ron Holt, VUB Program Director, said ith Shelia Johnson, BSC’s Vis J and Administraiive Serv with a concurrent examination of regula could impact the project, fund-raising began. November 5 program, the Reverend Garry Moore (Scott Strect Baptist Church) delivered an pening prayer. Tracy O'Donnell san em, and Holt read x pocm, written by & od former VUB Dur national veteran f Al Hancock, cammemorati sacrifice of our natio idan sang “I'm The inscription on th od fo the me merican. ls, “This m of the United States Military defense of freedom and the world. ument is dedi: Your tireless for our na es as inspi May your service a3 BSC Student Organizations Assist American Red Cross. Three Blu cted a recent three-day doaation drive at the id victitns of the September 11, 2001, tra Representatives of the BSC Intemational 51 Organization (ISQ), American Soci (ASCE), and Student Support esented a check in the an Red Cross rep ber ceremony Pictured abow ganiza niative Chris Dale during an College. Moatazz Akurdi, Me. Dale, ASCE Represent McFarland, and Stedent Support Services Mentor Bill French