The study of the Civil War will be a class coordinated with the Public Broadcasting Service's program, "The Civil War," and expanded with research and readings available through the local libraries and the Greenbrier Valley Campus Library.

"We shall meet on selected Mondays through the semester," notes Instructor Robert Coston of Fairlea, who adds, "But the students will have the opportunity to participate in non mandatory research sessions and study groups as well."

In addition to the study of the Civil War, the GVCNRCTC is also offering World Civilizations, taught by James Lockhart of White Sulphur Springs, assistant principal at Greenbrier East High School; American History 105, Mary Humphreys of Lewisburg, instructor of History at Greenbrier East High School; American History 106, Sam Banton of Maxwelton, retired Greenbrier County educator, and Unfinished Nations, Roger Griffith of Ronceverte, director of the Greenbrier Valley Campus.

In addition, Griffith is also serving as instructor for a combination ITV and web provided class in American History 106 while the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is providing American History 105 through the web and distance learning facilities at GVCNRCTC.

With the history interest in the Greenbrier Valley and the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, the "College offers a variety of history oriented classes to supplement the natural interest in local history," notes Griffith.

Information on these and other courses of study offered at the Greenbrier Valley Campus can be obtained by telephoning 304-647-6560 or writing or visiting the offices in Greenbrier Hall, the main office and classroom building, at 101 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV, 2490l.

All classes and courses of study offered at the New River Community and Technical College are fully accredited and the spring semester begins Jan. 13-14 with general registration and the first classes at Jan. 18.

December 7, 2004

Submitted by Mike Williams