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Nashville – Draughons Junior College has changed it’s name to the Daymar Institute. Draughons, a well‐known and respected junior college in Tennessee offered certificate, diploma and associate degree programs in a variety of disciplines. The name change is in conjunction with a transition to a higher credential‐level which will allow them to also offer Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice Administration and Healthcare Administration (program availability varies by campus).

Mark Grabis, president of Draughons Junior College and Daymar College

“Many of our students have chosen to advance their education and earning potential by earning a bachelor degree,” said Mark Gabis, president of Draughons Junior College and Daymar College, “but until now they would have to transition to another institution to do so. Our students have been asking us to offer bachelor programs right here, with friends they know, faculty and staff they trust, and the academic excellence they can count on. We are very pleased to now be able to accommodate their requests through the launch of these new programs.”

Founded in 1879 as a business college in Nashville, Draughons Junior College has locations in Nashville, Clarksville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as well as a campus in Bowling Green and learning sites in Clinton and Russellville, Kentucky. In 2000, Draughons joined the Daymar family of colleges, with 13 locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana including a fully online campus, and 35 career tracks. Since joining the Daymar family of schools, Draughons has evolved and grown, adding new programs to meet the demands of the market; enhancing student and career services; and opening the Murfreesboro campus in 2003.

As part of the natural evolution of Draughons, the many enhancements over the last decade since it joined the Daymar family of colleges, and the fact that Tennessee law requires a name change to offer these bachelor programs at Tennessee locations, Draughons Junior College will become Daymar Institute on January 1, 2010. Draughons Junior Colleges in Kentucky will be named Daymar College.

“We are deeply proud of Draughons’ long history and exceptional legacy of educational excellence and community service,” said Gabis. “We intend to carry on that legacy as Daymar Institute, maintaining the warm, friendly and nurturing small college atmosphere and commitment to each student’s success.”

The Tennessee campuses will immediately begin accepting applications for the higher‐degree level programs. In early 2010, the campuses will host special events to honor Draughons and to provide additional information on bachelor degree programs. For more information, see the attached Fact Sheet and call 1‐ 877 258‐7796 to speak with an admissions representative.

About Draughons Junior College & the Daymar Family of Colleges

An accredited junior college, Draughons was founded in 1879 in Nashville as a small business college. With its main campus in Nashville, TN and branch campuses in Clarksville, TN and Bowling Green, KY, Draughons joined the Daymar family of colleges in 2000, and in 2003 opened a third branch campus in Murfreesboro, TN.

Offering certificate, diploma and associate degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including Business, Criminal Justice, Medical and Dental Assisting, Health Care Technology, and more, the institution will change its name on January 1, 2010 with the introduction of bachelor degree programs in Business Management and Administration, Healthcare Administration, and Criminal Justice Administration. (Program availability varies by campus).

Draughons Junior College locations in Tennessee will be named Daymar Institute, offering certificates, diplomas, the Associate of Applied Science and the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Draughons Junior College and learning sites in Kentucky will be named Daymar College, offering certificates, diplomas, the Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degree.

Daymar Institute and Daymar College (formerly Draughons Junior College) are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates, diplomas, associate and bachelor degrees. For more information, see www.draughons.edu. After January 1, 2010, see www.daymarinstitute.edu.

Draughons Junior College will be hosting Handcrafted Holiday, on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to benefit the American Red Cross. The entrance fee for this event is $1 or two canned goods per person, children under 3 are free.

Spice up your holiday shopping by visiting over 40 local artists and craftsmen from middle Tennessee and Kentucky.  There will be a large variety of items available including, jewelry, handmade soaps, scroll saw art, furniture, lotions, purses, floral arrangements, baked goods, watches, pottery, candles, stained glass and so much more!  Drop your children off in the Secret Santa Craft Workshop where they can choose surprise gifts from $1 to $5 to create for parents and friends.

For more information please call (931)-552-7600.

Activities include:  Safe trick or treating, mad scientist lab, haunted house, spooky story time, finger printing, refreshments, costume and pumpkin decorating contest.  The first 300 children will receive a hard backed book and pumpkin to take home with them.  This event is sponsored by:  Clarksville Police Department, Verizon, Cheeseburger Charley’s, Governor’s Square Mall, L & L Pizza, Guadalajara Mexican Grill, Beach Oil Company, TN National Guard, Ace Pipe & Supply, Dairy Queen, Food Lion, Clarksville Chamber of Commerce and Planet Smoothie.

Handcrafted Holiday Craft Fair

Applications for artists and crafters are now available for the Handcrafted Holiday Craft Fair to be held at  Draughons Junior College at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

Draughons Junior College is looking for artists and crafters to display hand made items for sale from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday December 12, 2009.

Cost for a booth space is $10 per 10 x 10 space and $5 extra for electricity.

For more information on this event, please email Melanie Thompson at .

Some like Barbara Lucas had been looking for work (in the legal field) for over 6 months. She is currently considering returning to school. Jonathan Ligon said he was laid off 5 months ago, since then he has been unsuccessfully looking for work as a welder.  Beverly Cossingham unemployed for five months, is looking for an administrative or clerical positions. However, Katie Nolan probably summed it up best.  “I am looking for anything at this point, anything”, she said.

Katie Nolen discussing job opportunities with a Wendy Harrison from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Career Center

With the recent economic downtown, layoffs have become an all too common occurrence across middle Tennessee. A good example of this is the Springhill, TN GM plant which made the Chevrolet Traverse that will halt production in November laying off another 2,447 employees.

At the Clarksville Career Center booth they were handing out the listing of available jobs to the job seekers. Wendy Harrison took a minute to speak to us. Things are picking up she said, “The job market is still down, but it’s getting better”.

Tyrone Taylor speaking with Freda O'Neal from B&F Marketing. Tyrone is interested in locating an accounting job.

Vickie Kloeman, the Administrator of Elections for the Montgomery County Election Commission, was on hand to register people to vote but as she noted, “attendees seemed more interested in jobs, then voting right now”. However, she had signed up eight people to vote. “That’s eight more than we had on the rolls this morning” she said.

Draughons Campus Director Katharine Purnell

Draughons Campus Director Katharine Purnell wanted to say thank you to all of the agencies and employers who attended, “They have simply been wonderful.”

Attendees included: Montgomery County Government; 5 Star Radio Group; Goodwill Industries; Clarksville Dental Center; the Metro Nashville Police Department; Clarksville Police Department; The Kennedy Law Firm; THEC; Avon; Convergys; TN Department of Labor; Youth Villages; NIA Association; D&F Marketing; Cover Tennessee; Montgomery County Election Commission; Home Instead Senior Care; Fort Sill National Bank; US Bank; Blanchfield Army Community Hospital; Kelly Services; Troops for Teachers; Regions Bank; Dr. Samson Orusa; Eiro Research; Tastefully Simple; TN Rehabilitation Center; Army and Air Force Exchange Services; Scentsy Wickless Candles; Sam’s Club; Spring Meadows; Lowe’s; Kohl’s; Brown. Brown and Associates; Woodland Hills Youth Development Center; Tennessee National Guard; and Sendout Cards.

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The last four career fairs they have held have been a huge success with over 300 people in attendance.

Employers and agencies planning to attend include: Montgomery County Government, 5 Star Radio Group, Goodwill Industries, THEC, Avon, Convergys, TN Department of Labor, Youth Villages, NIA Association, Cover Tennessee, Montgomery County Election Commission, Home Instead Senior Care, Fort Sill National Bank, US Bank, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Kelly Services, Troops for Teachers, Regions Bank,  Dr. Samson Orusa, Heat & Frost Insulators, Eiro Research, Tastefully Simple, TN Rehabilitation Center, Army and Air Force Exchange Services, Clarksville Police Department, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Sam’s Club, Spring Meadows, The Kennedy Law Firm, Lowe’s, Kohl’s Brown, Brown and Associates, Clarksville Dental Center, Woodland Hills Youth Development Center, Tennessee National Guard, and Sendout Cards.

Employers

This event is FREE to employers who choose to participate. Let them help you in your never ending search for quality employment candidates.

Tables and chairs are available for employers to set up their booths. Arrival time is between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for set up.

The college will also be providing a complimentary breakfast for all employers prior to 10:00 a.m. they will continue to  provide refreshments throughout the day, a catered lunch and hourly door prizes!

Draughons Junior College would like to thank all of you for attending and supporting this event in the past. They hope to see you again along with a lot of “new faces” on Friday June 5, 2009

If you have any questions or wish to register your business to attend, please contact Mary Wauford at (931) 552-7600.

About Draughons Junior College

Draughons Junior College specializes in training in the business, accounting, medical, dental, computer and criminal justice fields. They have been providing quality education to thousands of students for over 100 years! Please make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to promote your company and speak with qualified candidates from the Clarksville community and surrounding areas.

Complimentary food and drinks will be offered while supplies last, and the event will feature children’s activities, finger printing, games, air evac helicopter, fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, ambulance, crime scene unit, bomb squad, K-9 team, tactical team, explorers, Clothes Line Project, wood work shop, handprint project and the Charter Internet trailer.

Door Prizes will be given out at the event and you must be present to win. Grand Prize giveaway will be two sets of Suite Tickets to the December 7th Carrie Underwood Concert. Many other terrific prizes will be given out during the Even