The beginning of fall semester at Forest Park was just as chaotic as other semesters, filled with misunderstanding, disorganization and impatience. Let’s start with the Financial Aid office. Most of the time, students have a simple question: “How do I get financial aid?” The simple answer is, “Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, then submit it before the deadline.” No problem, right? Then why the interminable waiting? […]
I used to think I was a liberal on most issues, staking out positions before even hearing both sides. After all, conservatives are the guys who don’t want gay people to get married, right? But recently, I’ve changed my mind on a few things. I’ve learned that social ideologies are very different from fiscal ideologies. Being a conservative fiscally doesn’t mean you are a bigot. […]
St. Louis Community College men’s soccer coach Dan O’Keefe is thrilled to see the St. Louis Ambush back in business. The professional indoor soccer team will play its first home game in 13 years on Nov. 22 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. O’Keefe played for the Ambush in 1993-94 under Daryl Doran, a St. Louis soccer fixture who has been tapped as the team’s new coach. […]
The St. Louis Community College Archers women’s soccer team won an impressive 16 games and a district championship last season, earning them a berth in the NJCAA tournament. That has created high expectations this season for the team, which is based on the Meramec campus and ranked ninth in the NJCAA poll. […]
Students returning to Forest Park this fall will find the Student Center has changed dramatically. Offices and student services on the first two levels are being rearranged. The objective is better accessibility, said Thomas Walker, vice president of student affairs. “That’s the goal behind the renovations,” he said. The bookstore, cashier’s office, financial aid and academic affairs are being grouped together to provide “one-stop shopping.” […]
Higher Education Magazine has ranked St. Louis Community College 36th among the Top 100 institutions across the country for percentage of associate’s degrees conferred on black students. The college conferred degrees on 2,113 students, including 474 black students (22.4 percent), during the 2011-12 school year. That’s a 19 percent increase over the previous year. “It’s a cause for celebration,” said Donna Dare, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. […]
Linda Foster walks the halls of Forest Park with a bright smile, hiding the challenges she’s faced in the past year. The 62-year-old student from North St. Louis completed an early childhood education degree in May while battling cancer. “I didn’t want to be a hindrance to anybody, so I tried to get (chemotherapy and radiation) treatments on the days I didn’t have school,” she said. […]
Hookah tobacco smoking has spread across the United States, including St. Louis. It’s a Middle Eastern cultural tradition with roots that go back more than 500 years. Now it’s all the rave among young people. […]
St. Louis Community College has received nearly $200,000 to train low-income and unemployed area residents in hazardous waste cleanup. For the fourth year, the Environmental Protection Agency granted the college funds to provide trainees with more than 200 hours of instruction. The college hopes to place 55 workers in environmental jobs, out of a potential 81 graduates. “This has been a very successful partnership over the years, with our local grant program achieving the highest placement rates nationally, and most importantly helping qualified residents earn credentials that are of value in the marketplace,” said Roderick Nunn, STLCC vice chancellor for economic development and workforce solutions, stated in a press release. […]
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