Thank you Sugar. I am well aware of the "pomp and circumstance" and dedication/hardwork that education requires as I have a Master's degree myself. I should clarify, because your post reads as though you don't understand, that the purpose of attending a junior college is not just to receive an associate's degree,nor is it a place for "easier" learning. A junior college allows a student to lay the foundation for the bachelor's, master's and phd's - most often at a much more affordable price than a 4 year school. Students are able to take the basic required courses needed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree. And, until Fall 2010, many students complete their first two years at Victoria College and finish the last two years of their bachelor's degrees at UHV, depending on both institutions equally. Furthermore, Victoria College provides education for many vital careers that do not require a bachelor's but do require secondary education. Education is education and is a necessity for a successful community. I have been a student at both institutions and for you to suggest that one is "greater" than the other is an uneducated assumption that coursework and requirements are more rigorous at an upper level institution. Both institutions provide quality education and are great assets to our community. The only difference is one institution offers freshmen/sophomore level courses and the other offers junior/senior level courses - ALL required for a secondary degree. In response to your thoughts regarding UHV - Victoria College is ALSO an institution of higher learning that demands hard work, excellence and dedication.
Congratulations to all students making the Dean's list at both UHV and VC!
Just a quick question regarding the publication of this information in the print edition of the Advocate. Do UHV and VC pay to have this information printed or is this an editorial decision? Page B6 of today's paper showcases the Victoria College fall 2009 dean's list. Page B7 showcases the UHV fall dean's list with much more pomp and circumstance and a school logo. Why the difference? If this is a paid advertisement, I understand. If the difference is an editorial decision - poor choices have been made. Both institutions are vital parts of our community and both should receive equal exposure. Just a few thoughts.
JackDuece - not exactly. Please let me clarify. I completely agree that if you want to compete, you need support from the administration. And I agree that there are many "organized" groups that don't get/need/deserve recognition as well. I think we are on the same page where that is concerned.
My question, however, is how do you propose to get the administration to "buy in"? If community support indicates interest, which in turn will get the administration to pay attention, why not have the local community paper be actively involved? Why does our local television station cover the games but our local paper does not? I do think it's great that the Advocate has printed the results from the last three games, but would just like to see more positive interest in things going on locally. If we want our community to expand, we need to support and nurture all facets. This is not about whether the paper should cover a club team versus a sanctioned team. This is about something new and exciting in the community that is once again met with resistance. Thanks for listening.
JackDeuce and Chris Cobler, I agree that for the team to become sanctioned, the basketball program needs the support of the administration AND the community. While the administration and community as a whole are supportive, the VC basketball and VC volleyball programs both need even more support and encouragement from the community. And, what better way to promote the teams and community than through coverage in the local paper? If the Advocate is the "go to" for events and happenings in the area, is it too much to ask for simple coverage of the games - times/location/scores? Not asking for much, even just a simple game schedule is better than nothing, something to help encourage interest to keep the program going and show the support of the Advocate. Beyond that, how do you propose to garner enough interest for the administration to "buy in"?
With that said, the athletic programs at VC are great programs to foster school and community spirit, bring more people to the area and promote and support athletics and education. The basketball program at VC is too promising to let it fall by the wayside as many programs/events/ideas do in our "community". Maybe a further look into the athletics at VC will reveal that this team is much more than a "club" team and acts as a sanctioned team without the official title. In agreement with BasketballFan101, "The community support could be a big push to move these organizations past the "club team" concept." Victoria as a whole has way too much potential to be the community that it is today.
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Thank you Sugar. I am well aware of the "pomp and circumstance" and dedication/hardwork that education requires as I have a Master's degree myself. I should clarify, because your post reads as though you don't understand, that the purpose of attending a junior college is not just to receive an associate's degree,nor is it a place for "easier" learning. A junior college allows a student to lay the foundation for the bachelor's, master's and phd's - most often at a much more affordable price than a 4 year school. Students are able to take the basic required courses needed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree. And, until Fall 2010, many students complete their first two years at Victoria College and finish the last two years of their bachelor's degrees at UHV, depending on both institutions equally. Furthermore, Victoria College provides education for many vital careers that do not require a bachelor's but do require secondary education. Education is education and is a necessity for a successful community. I have been a student at both institutions and for you to suggest that one is "greater" than the other is an uneducated assumption that coursework and requirements are more rigorous at an upper level institution. Both institutions provide quality education and are great assets to our community. The only difference is one institution offers freshmen/sophomore level courses and the other offers junior/senior level courses - ALL required for a secondary degree. In response to your thoughts regarding UHV - Victoria College is ALSO an institution of higher learning that demands hard work, excellence and dedication.
Congratulations to all students making the Dean's list at both UHV and VC!
Just a quick question regarding the publication of this information in the print edition of the Advocate. Do UHV and VC pay to have this information printed or is this an editorial decision? Page B6 of today's paper showcases the Victoria College fall 2009 dean's list. Page B7 showcases the UHV fall dean's list with much more pomp and circumstance and a school logo. Why the difference? If this is a paid advertisement, I understand. If the difference is an editorial decision - poor choices have been made. Both institutions are vital parts of our community and both should receive equal exposure. Just a few thoughts.
JackDuece - not exactly. Please let me clarify. I completely agree that if you want to compete, you need support from the administration. And I agree that there are many "organized" groups that don't get/need/deserve recognition as well. I think we are on the same page where that is concerned.
My question, however, is how do you propose to get the administration to "buy in"? If community support indicates interest, which in turn will get the administration to pay attention, why not have the local community paper be actively involved? Why does our local television station cover the games but our local paper does not? I do think it's great that the Advocate has printed the results from the last three games, but would just like to see more positive interest in things going on locally. If we want our community to expand, we need to support and nurture all facets. This is not about whether the paper should cover a club team versus a sanctioned team. This is about something new and exciting in the community that is once again met with resistance. Thanks for listening.
JackDeuce and Chris Cobler, I agree that for the team to become sanctioned, the basketball program needs the support of the administration AND the community. While the administration and community as a whole are supportive, the VC basketball and VC volleyball programs both need even more support and encouragement from the community. And, what better way to promote the teams and community than through coverage in the local paper? If the Advocate is the "go to" for events and happenings in the area, is it too much to ask for simple coverage of the games - times/location/scores? Not asking for much, even just a simple game schedule is better than nothing, something to help encourage interest to keep the program going and show the support of the Advocate. Beyond that, how do you propose to garner enough interest for the administration to "buy in"?
With that said, the athletic programs at VC are great programs to foster school and community spirit, bring more people to the area and promote and support athletics and education. The basketball program at VC is too promising to let it fall by the wayside as many programs/events/ideas do in our "community". Maybe a further look into the athletics at VC will reveal that this team is much more than a "club" team and acts as a sanctioned team without the official title. In agreement with BasketballFan101, "The community support could be a big push to move these organizations past the "club team" concept." Victoria as a whole has way too much potential to be the community that it is today.
VC beat the NCAA team.