Recently, after months of review and deliberation, Johnson State College was designated LGBTQ friendly, joining about 200 other colleges across the country and two others in Vermont.
"The school has received...
Johnson Works motto i “There’s something happening in Johnson,” and on Friday, Dec. 4 big things happened as they pulled the community together for another year of the annual Johnson Holiday Jubilee.
“The...
Throughout this past year, unemployment rates in America have dropped to 5 percent, which means more people are out there being hired. The first step in being able to get one of those jobs is mastering...
Building renovations, college accreditation, and improvement of academic life were just a few of the subjects on the table at the latest Student Advisory Council meeting, which took place on Wednesday,...
Johnson State College SGA Senator Jacob Rogenski is the new chair or the Vermont State College Student Association (VSCSA). Rogenski was elected as chair of the VSCSA in October and joins fellow JSC student...
Lisa Kent, Johnson State College Access Services Librarian and the online librarian for JSC’s External Degree Program, has released her second novel.
“Raising Evangeline” is a sequel to her debut...
The Spanish mustangs that call The Center for America’s First Horse in Johnson home have water again, but the battle isn’t over just yet.
Founder of the center Stephanie Lockhart has been working...
As part of its ongoing efforts to ramp up services for armed forces veterans, Johnson State College celebrated Veterans Day this year by hosting a dinner for veterans and other community members who wished...
It’s that time of the year again, when the snow starts to fall, the semester draws to a close, and the deadline for springtime internships approaches.
Questions start to arise in the student populace....
The Vermont State Colleges board of trustees is revisiting last year’s decision to freeze tuition for the 2016–17 school year.
“I have asked the board of trustees as the chancellor to consider the...
“Toxic,” an old Brittney Spears song, thumped from speakers as we gathered in Dibden Center for the Arts.
Out of the shadows appeared a man wearing a black and purple suit, with hair spiked like Guy...
Former Vermont Governor, Madeleine Kunin visited Johnson State College on Nov. 16, leaving her audience with a admonition to be informed and be involved.
Kunin was at JSC visiting Professor and State...
Young and casually dressed in jeans.,she could easily be mistaken for a JSC student, and that’s just the way she wants it. The badge and sidearm are hidden.
Meet Kari Tucker, a Vermont State Police...
JSC’s fall 2015 enrollment data is in and the trend of a moderately declining student population appears to continue into the new semester.
The same pattern is replicated across nearly every major.
“Certainly...
At her first annual State of the College Address held on Monday, Nov. 1, President Elaine Collins discussed the small boost in retention, the continuing decline in enrollment and the task forces that she...
The fall pass rate for the Writing Proficiency Exam set an all-time record.
“Continuing a five-year trend, the rate went up slightly, to an all-time high of 80 percent,” said Tyrone Shaw, associate...
The newly assembled Student Advisory Council members met for the first time with JSC President Elaine Collins on Friday, Oct. 23, focusing on a variety of topics ranging from student clubs to faculty evaluations.
“What...
According to The College Board, the average amount a student spent on books and materials in the 2014-15 school year was $1,125 for a four-year institution, certainly significant when students are already...
Have you ever wondered what the absolute, cheapest way to purchase your textbooks is? After using one textbook and a good deal of online searching, the prices I managed to find from various sources might...
Textbooks cost a lot of money, of that we can be certain, but why do publishers charge so much? For students, the why may be as simple as “because they can.”
The publishers, however, provide a...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of textbooks has increased 812 percent since 1978, significantly outstripping increases in health care, housing, and the general cost of living...
The complete digital edition of the New York Times is now available to all members of the JSC community. Access to this resource is through the library’s website and requires signing up.
Faculty...
If Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell’s prediction that the Vermont Legislature will legalize marijuana for recreational use at some point in 2016, what effect would that have on Johnson State...
Vermont is well known for its use and advocacy of environmentally friendly practices and sustainability efforts. Whether it is recycling, composting food waste, organic farming, investing in alternative...
The Village of Johnson is in the progress of upgrading the sidewalk network along School Street and College Hill Road. This construction will continue to impact travelers along both roads, for a few weeks...
Forty little feet trudged against glossy wood, departing from their loved ones begrudingly. A blur of people in sweats, leotards and frilly tu-tu’s stared in the mirrors. One by one they introduced themselves...
The newly bi-annual Johnson State College internship and career fair took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the multipurpose gymnasium of SHAPE.
This event was arranged by Coordinator...
What privacy rights can students expect regarding their academic record at Johnson State College?
What rights do parents have regarding their children’s conduct while attending this college?
What...
Many majors at Johnson State College require students to complete an internship before they graduate. To inform students who may be unaware of how the process works, Ellen Hill, internship coordinator...
Vermont state lieutenant governor, and Republican gubernatorial candidate, Phil Scott visited Johnson State College on Oct. 19 to discuss many topics including the future of higher education in Vermont.
Scott...
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