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The mission of the Jefferson College Alumni & Friends Association is to have fun and be Ambassadors for Jefferson College.  

Slate of Officers
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Now on Facebook!
The Jefferson College Alumni & Friends Association has formed a group on Facebook.  Join the group to network, stay in touch, keep up with the latest news, events and announcements, or find out about volunteer opportunties 24/7.  To join the group, go to http://www.facebook.com/, register or login, search for "Jefferson College Alumni & Friends" in the groups search bar and click on 'Join Group' -- its that easy!  See you there!

2010 Alumni & Friends Night at Busch Stadium
The 6th Annual Alumni & Friends "Night at the Ballpark" on Friday, August 20, was spectacular!  In addition to great weather, the St. Louis Cardinals won by a land slide.  Members and their families and friends enjoyed baseball at its best.  Don't miss out on next year's event.  Become a member of the Jefferson College Alumni & Friends today to receive up to the minute news about events and enjoy the many amenities that membership includes. Photos of the event here.

2008 Jefferson College Alumnus of the Year
After receiving several nominations from all areas of the campus and community, the Faculty Senate has selected Regina Herrington of Festus as Jefferson College’s 2008 Alumna of the Year.

“I was excited and pleased when Jefferson College started its nursing degree program,” said Herrington. “This provided a solution for my career problem. The new program made it convenient for me to attend college, to work full time, and to spend much needed time with my husband and our two children. I was thereby able to participate in both school and community activities.”

Herrington graduated from Douglass High School in 1954 and began working at Jefferson Memorial Hospital as nurses’ aide. When Jefferson College started its Nursing program, she enrolled and was accepted into the second class where she received her Associate of Applied Science degree in 1977. She fondly remembers the day when she received her degree from Jefferson College, “one son graduated from high school and another graduated from kindergarten.”

After graduating from Jefferson College, Herrington continued her studies through St. Louis University and Missouri Baptist University while she worked at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, where her positions included team leader and patient care coordinator on the surgical floor. She was given the first Employee of the Month award the hospital granted and received a Nursing Achievement award in 1993. She retired in 2001 after 38 years at JMH.

In addition to her exemplary work in the nursing field, Herrington is also active in community service. She is an officer of the Jefferson County Cultural Diversity Committee and is actively involved in the Annual Black History Luncheon. She is also a member of the Douglass Alumni Association and works with her church and other local organizations on fund raisers and community activities involving youth groups. Her support for youth and education also includes work with Classrooms for Kids and bond issues for Festus R-6 schools. She also volunteers for the Jefferson County Health Department’s flu shot program and helps senior citizens.

“It was through Jefferson College that all of this was made possible and I am truly grateful,” she says.

2007 Jefferson College Alumnus of the Year
Rev. Elmer E. Revelle received his Associate of Arts degree from Jefferson College in 1967.  Afterwards, he continued his quest for higher education and achieved a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Southeast Missouri State, and a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary.  In 2002, he was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity from Central Methodist University.  

In addition to educational excellence, he has held leadership roles in the United Methodist Church for more than 30 years and served as a church pastor for 26.  He has been Council Director for the Missouri East Conference, Director of Connectional Ministries for the Missouri Conference, President of the National and International Association of Council Directors, member of the General Council of Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and President of the South Central Jurisdiction Council Directors.  He also served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri.  He has been District Superintendent of the Mid-State District of the Missouri conference of The United Methodist Church since July 2003.  

Rev. Revelle attributes Jefferson College with setting the foundation and basis for the balance of his experience in higher education. While at Jefferson College studying music, he found that the small classes encouraged high levels of student participation. The Jefferson College experience taught him to be a very active participant in the remainder of his undergraduate and graduate education.  The leadership role he experienced in Phi Theta Kappa at Jefferson College and as a national officer equipped him with the confidence to serve in positions of leadership.   Elmer and his wife, Diana, have raised and cherished their two adult children Lezlie and Shawn.  

The Outstanding Alumnus is a person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree, has achieved distinction in his or her chosen field of employment, has been involved in community service, and is not presently a trustee or an employee of Jefferson College.

Intelligent.  Inspirational.  Unique.  Determined.  Ambitious.
These are all words that describe Jefferson College alumni and friends like you.  With your support, they will apply to future generations of Jefferson College graduates as well.  By supporting students, scholarships, faculty and facilities you will help maintain Jefferson's tradition of providing opportunity and excellence.  When you make a donation to the Foundation, it sends a clear message to the community that you believe in the mission of the Jefferson College Foundation and support the efforts of our students.   Click here to use our secure and confidential on-line giving page; or print, fill out and return an Annual Fund Brochure to show your support... today!  Note:  This file requires a free download of Adobe pdf viewer.

Thinking about a career change?
For information on area job openings or for resume and cover letter assistance, job hunting tips and career assessment information, you'll want to contact the Career Development Center. This is a free service provided for alumni and area residents.  Click here, for more information or to get started.

Do you want to take classes at Jefferson College?
Contact the Advising and Retention Center to get started on a new career, finish a degree program,  or take additional courses.  Learning new skills and achieving a higher level of education has opened new doors of opportunity for each and every student. You, too, will find all the right reasons to return to Jefferson College and achieve the personal growth and skills for new opportunities. Click here to learn more.

Do you want to polish existing skills, learn a craft or expand your knowledge?
Jefferson College Continuing Education courses provide students and community members of all ages with the opportunity to re-enter the mainstream of education, prepare for occupational advancement or re-training, learn a skill or craft or make learning a lifelong process.  Find out more, click here.

Share Your Success Story With Others!
Every student is different, and everyone has a story to tell.  If you would like to tell others about your experience at Jefferson College, click here to share your story with others.  Mail or e-mail your testimonial to the Alumni office today.

Interested in Jefferson College current events and news?
Click here to visit the Jeffco News and Events page.
Click here to find out what's coming up.

Need child care for ages 2-12 years?
Click here for more information about Jefferson College's on-site Child Development Center, open for college and community enrollment.

Join Alumni & Friends TODAY!
We're having a great time and we invite you to have fun, too.  There are several fun activities currently scheduled, with more to come.  We hope that you will join us!

Click here to join using our secure and confidential on-line registration page, or print a Jefferson College Alumni & Friends Association membership application which can be sent with a check or money order.Note:  This file requires a free download of Adobe pdf viewer.