Bond issue could fund library renovations at LC
A 5.535 million bond proposal could fund a 1.2 million library renovation at LC, the 26 year old building would gain asbestos removal, carpeted study areas, a lounge, wheelchair accessible upgrades, elevators, new bathrooms, a 200 seat auditorium, AV center, glass upstairs skylight study area, automated catalog and a modernized, warmer feel. Eva Cole praised the plan as preserving a central campus hub and students welcomed quieter, more pleasant facilities.
Programs expand for handicapped at Lee College
Cynthia Kennedy, counselor for handicapped services at Lee College, describes expanded services for hearing impaired students since Dr. Blevins arrived. The 1969 hearing impaired program began as a Texas Rehabilitation Commission project, with LC taking over in 1972. Kennedy notes interpreter needs, calls for a tutorial lab, and highlights Bay Area Deaf Services dormitory for housing. An orientation, sign language course, and deaf education summer classes are planned, with celebrations to honor former students.
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Texas Rehabilitation Commission
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Bay Area Deaf Services
Baytown
Texas School For the Deaf
Barbara Kinnappel
Myra Taft Wilson
BSU prepares spring break service trip to Fort Worth
Baptist Student Union members head to Fort Worth for a four day service break March 25 29. The group will volunteer at the Church for the Homeless soup kitchen collect clothes and provide other aid while also visiting Six Flags. A Thursday speaker Bill Rittenhouse ex prisoner of war will discuss wartime experiences. Weekly missions involve six to eight students visiting the Mi Casa government owned apartment complex to read stories and play games with children.
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Mi Casa
Job Techniques workshop series offered in April
Bunny Doucet, the job placement counselor, will present seminars at 11 a.m. April 6 and 6 p.m. April 12 in the Reception Room of Moler Hall. Topics include job interview techniques and resume tips. On April 14 a video titled Ten Keys to Success by Brian Tracy will be shown. For more information, call Doucet in Moter Hall 425-6383.
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Moter Hall
Correction on Betty Troutman employment at college
In the March 4 Lantern it was misstated that Betty Troutman was promoted within the business office. Troutman was hired from outside the campus and began work as an accountant Monday. Her annual salary under a one year probationary contract is $25,520. The Lantern regrets the error.
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Former Students Association to hold second LC meeting
The Former Students Association of Lee College schedules its second annual meeting at 5 30 p m on April 7 in Moser Hall. Refreshments will be served as four LC graduates and two faculty from 1946 to 1955 are honored. A fashion show, LC jazz band entertainment, door prizes, and Board elections are planned.
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Lee College votes bond plan to fund essential renovations
Student Congress meeting on a 5.535 million bond to fund LC repairs, including asbestos removal required by 1991, was described as essential though taxes would rise whether the bond passes. LC president Dr. Vivian Blevins urged support, noting the plan would benefit the community and improve facilities.
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Lee College
Vivian Levins
Blevins
Bond plans outlined for college expansion and facilities
Discussion details a proposed bond of 3.2 million to expand TV1 by 35,000 square feet or buy 71 W. Texas with 65,000 square feet. An additional 1.2 million would expand the library by 3,000 square feet adding a 200 seat auditorium and lobby. 600,000 for asbestos removal. 400,000 to retrofit learning spaces. 350,000 to update heating and cooling. other upgrades include patio covering and exterior lighting. each item around 100,000.
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