FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reynolds awarded grant to establish Urban Teacher Institute RICHMOND, VA (March 23, 2007) – The Center for Teacher Education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Community Foundation to establish an Urban Teacher Institute. The Urban Teacher Institute will develop a pre-collegiate program for City of Richmond high school students interested in urban teaching careers. It will also offer improved professional development opportunities for new and current teachers working in City schools. The center will offer a four-day colloquium for urban teachers this summer. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College serves as a gateway to teacher education. Students can complete their first two years of teacher preparation courses, receive an associate degree, and then transfer to a four-year college or university. In Virginia, most individuals seeking a license to teach should earn a Bachelor’s degree in an arts and sciences area. Many four-year institutions require prospective teachers to obtain their professional education studies during a fifth year of study resulting in a Masters Degree. Reynolds offers prospective educators Teacher Preparation Specializations in associate degree programs in Science, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. College advisors work closely with students to ensure optimum transferability of courses in these specializations. For more information about the Center for Teacher Education, contact Dr. Harriet Morrison at 804.523.5543. Serving over 17,000 students annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and third largest of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The College operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa. ### J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Press Center |
