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St. Petersburg College ranks nationally for number of associate degrees
“When Trinh Mai Pham, 32, came to the United States from Vietnam in 2004, she didn't speak a word of English. Pham, who now lives in Clearwater, started taking English classes in 2006 at St. Petersburg College, which was affordable and close to her home. In May, she graduated with her associate's and bachelor's degrees and a command of the language.”
Florida community college system gets U.S. honors
“St. Petersburg College ranked 10th among four-year colleges nationwide. The school awarded 4,019 associate degrees in 2011-12, up from 3,518 the previous year, or 13th with all colleges combined. Tonjua Williams, senior vice president of student services at St. Petersburg College, cited culture change at her school as well. ”
SPC's focus on first-time college students brings up their grades
“This spring at St. Petersburg College, something surprising happened. Nearly 60 percent of black male students attending college for the first time successfully completed their courses — up from 42 percent the previous year. ”
Dr. Tonjua Williams recognized as Business Woman of the Year
“Dr. Tonjua Williams recognized as Business Woman of the Year in the Business over 50 Employees category.”
System-Wide: On Campus – St. Petersburg College
“Days into her new role as the provost for St. Petersburg College's Tarpon Springs campus, Tonjua Williams is exuberant yet pensive. Williams, 43, is fielding calls, arranging lunches with local officials - and coming to terms with the historic significance of her new position. She's not only the first African-American in the provost's job, but also the first woman
Award by the Network of Executive Women
“Dr. Tonjua Williams was a candidate for the EWOTY (Exceptional Woman of the Year) Award by the Network of Executive Women.”
SPC seeks higher graduation rate
“Officials at St. Petersburg College are kicking off a new program this fall that they hope will result in a higher retention of students and an increased graduation rate. Each of the college's eight campuses are employing the use of staff members as "success coaches" to help targeted students in any manner necessary to help their academic success.”
Contact Centers of America and St. Petersburg College Partner to Bring Critical Job Experience to Students
“Contact Centers of America (CCA) and St. Petersburg College today announced a partnership to expand and enhance students' curriculum by offering real world work experience in the students' field of study. CCA provides students opportunities at their state-of-the-art call center in Clearwater, Florida, providing work preference in the student's primary field of study or interest when available -- be it hospitality, medical, technology, marketing, etc. In addition, CCA is providing its student employees with job placement services upon graduation, giving them a significant advantage in a challenging job market.”
New provost has deep community roots
“Days into her new role as the provost for St. Petersburg College's Tarpon Springs campus, Tonjua Williams is exuberant yet pensive. Williams, 43, is fielding calls, arranging lunches with local officials - and coming to terms with the historic significance of her new position. She's not only the first African-American in the provost's job, but also the first woman