NEW and EXCITING!
Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) offers a certificate program in Library Technology.

The American Library Association (ALA) has recently established a rigorous national program for Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). In June Three Rivers Community College became the ninth college in the country to sign an agreement with ALA that recognizes the college as an approved provider of ALA-LSSC courses. Upon an evaluation of the TRCC Library Technology core curriculum, the American Library Association found Three Rivers Community College to meet their criteria for provider status.

Three Rivers graduates are now eligible for LSS certification because they achieve learning and competence in the national competency standards of library technology, reference, public service, literature and youth services, communication and teamwork, library management, cataloging and classification. According to the American Library Association, LSSC graduates are found to be more confident and knowledgeable at work because of their enhanced skills and abilities. LSSC graduates are also sought as employees because they understand how to work on a team to provide better service to the public. LSSC graduates are found to be more willing to accept responsibility as they understand how the entire library operates.

Related to the agreement, this fall two approved courses will be offered. Our first online course in Library Management, Communication and Teamwork will be offered to students both locally and nationally. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with the public, peers, and supervisors, as an effective team member. They will also learn management skills of budgeting, policy development, staffing, building safety and maintenance. A second course offered this fall that meets the approved technology competency is Digital Resources. Students learn how to create and publish digital sites and e-books. They also learn how to select, use, and evaluate new databases and to write grants to acquire and support new online digitization projects.
Scholarship opportunities are available for students enrolled in the Library Technology certificate program from both local sources and from the American Library Association.

NEW!!!

Women's Studies Certificate Program


Program Leader: Janet Hagen- 860-892-5738

This 24 credit certificate program prepares students who are interested in Women's Studies to transfer to 4-year institutions to pursue a major or minor in Women's Studies. The certificate is also designed for students who may be interested in working in various private or non-profit sectors. Potential jobs may include working in domestic violence or welfare rights advocacy, public and community service, non-profit organization work, family counseling, sexual assault counseling, health care, public policy work, human resources, teaching, law, and public relations.
Please visit trcc.commnet.edu for certificate requirements.

NEW!!Would You Like To Have A Business Online?

E-Commerce Certificate 
Program
Coordinator: Betti Gladue- 860-885-2320
BGladue @trcc.commnet.edu

This 29 credit certificate program provides the foundation for students to have an introductory knowledge of the management of the web, programming and databases. Students who earn their certificate will gain a better understanding of aspects in business, technology and the worldwide web. All courses in this certificate may be applied toward the E-Commerce Associates degree.


E-Commerce Associate in Science 
Program
Coordinator: Betti Gladue - 860-885-2320
BGladue @trcc.commnet.edu

In this 60-61 degree credit program students will obtain a working knowledge of E-Commerce as well as expertise in the area of web, programming, and databases. They will learn how to develop and maintain websites and become competent in the other aspects of business, technology, and the worldwide web. E-Commerce involves many different technical and business skills. The occupational field of E-Commerce will be of the fastest growing in the industry.
Please visit trcc.commnet.edu for the Certificate and Associate Degree Requirements

NEW!!

Always Wanted To Work At A Gym As You Help Others Work Out?

Exercise Science Associate in Science
Program

Coordinator: Heidi Zenie - 860-823-2865
HZenie@trcc.commnet.edu

This 67 credit program is designed to provide a strong basic foundation in the area of exercise science as well as a broad background in general education. For those students seeking an entry level position in health and fitness, the Exercise Science program prepares students for necessary industry certifications and the knowledge and motivation to continue as life long learners in health and fitness. For students interested in furthering their education by transferring to a four-year institution, the program prepares students to transfer to an exercise science or other health related program.
Please visit trcc.commnet.edu for Associate Degree requirements.

Victimology added to Criminal Justice Offerings: A new course has been added to the Criminal Justice Program beginning in the Fall Semester. “Introduction to Victimology” will focus on the characteristics of crimes and of victims along with the National,State and Criminal Justice responses to the needs of crime victims. In addition to the study of crime statistics and trends and effects upon victims, the course will examine advocacy,legislation and community responses to crimes. The Instructor will be Attorney Chester Fairlie who maintains a law practice in New London. Mr Fairlie has been involved in crime victim advocacy and support for more than twenty years. The course will include study of news stories to demonstrate that concepts of the course have relevance and importance in current events. The course will include videos and speakers and description of victim support and advocacy services in Southeastern Connecticut. This class will be Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:45 beginning August 30th