FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT: Lindi Forbes

Director of Public Relations

Labette Community College

620-421-6700 ext. 1212

 

LCC’s Operation Excel Names Dwyer Student of the Month

 

Stevie Dwyer has been named Operation Excel (OE) Student of the Month for January 2008. Students of the Month must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA and use OE services such as workshops, tutoring, and counseling/transferring support. Community service is also part of the selection criteria.

 

Dwyer, a sophomore majoring in Radiography and a Parsons resident, will graduate in May. She plans to complete the online radiation therapy program offered by Washburn University. She is a first generation college student who started college after losing her job of 22 years when the company was bought out. She has worked 13-24 hours a week while attending LCC. Dwyer loves learning and has found college addictive. “Once I start something, I’m committed to complete it.” She is also a member of the Radiography Club at LCC.

 

Operation Excel is a federally funded Student Support Services TRIO Grant at LCC. Since 1990, this federal grant has helped over 3,000 students meet their educational goals.