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Come Back to School Night Event for Adult Learners on Sept. 28

Come Back to School Night Event for Adult Learners on Sept. 28

Let Jefferson College help you find the missing piece to upgrading your employment skills or gaining a new career at our “Come Back to School Night”, an adult learner open house event, on Thursday, September 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted on the Central Lawn, located outside the Student Center. (In case of rain, the event will be held in the Student Center Viking Room.)

There is no cost to attend the family-friendly, casual event. Reservations are not required. If you are an adult prospective student or maybe just enrolled for your first semester this fall you are invited to drop by at any time. We will have food and games, it will be fun for the whole family!

Ault Family Gift to Jefferson College Foundation

Ault Family Gift to Jefferson College Foundation Hailed as Single Largest Check in Organization’s 32-Year History

The Jefferson College Foundation recently received a gift for $500,000 from the estate of businessman David Ault, believed to be the single largest check donation the Foundation has ever received since being formed in 1991.

In 2012, Ault, who was then president and owner of Fox Run Golf Club, Fox Run Builders, and Eureka Springs, Inc., committed to a $500,000 bequest while also gifting a new, fully furnished 4,400 square foot home on his golf course to the Foundation at a total combined value in excess of $1 million. Through the years, the luxury home and golf course have been used for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects.

2023 Retirees and Employees Recognized for Years of Service

2023 Retirees and Employees  Recognized for Years of Service

A group of 52 Jefferson College employees was recently recognized during a ceremony for their years of service to the College, students, and the surrounding community. Each honoree received a token of appreciation signifying their number of years served.  

The College community gathers each year to honor and recognize distinguished staff and faculty members for their outstanding achievements and years of service. As valuable members of the Jefferson College family, all faculty and staff play a pivotal role in recognizing their colleagues and coworkers for their outstanding achievements.

AEL Program Recognized for Excellence by Missouri Department of Education

AEL Program Recognized for Excellence by Missouri Department of Education

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently awarded the Jefferson College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program the AEL High Quality Award for exceptional student outcomes and program operations. DESE annually recognizes local programs that achieve outstanding student outcomes while maintaining a high degree of fiscal integrity in their program operations.

The Jefferson College AEL program earned the award for meeting all set targets for the 2021-2022 academic year: persistence, post-testing, measurable skill gains, and employment after exit. The award was presented to AEL Program Director Julie Johns at the Missouri AEL Directors Conference in Jefferson City.

Jefferson College Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2023

Jefferson College Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2023

Jefferson College Vice President of Student Services, Kimberly Harvey-Manus, has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, containing the names of 654 students who earned the academic recognition.

To qualify for the Dean’s List honor, full-time students must achieve a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in at least 12 graded credit hours taken that semester. Part-time students who accumulate 12 or more graded credit hours with a 3.25 grade point average also qualify and must contact the Vice President of Student Services Office within ten days of grade reporting to be included.

Honor students and their hometowns are listed.

Australia, Gold Coast: Drew Jerrett

Brazil, Contagem: Julia Lemos 

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