Randolph Community College's Cosmetology Center will be open for limited hours for the rest of November and December due to holiday schedules and the break between fall and spring semesters.
The Center will be open its normal hours this week: 9 a.m.-12 noon, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18-20, and 8:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. It will be closed Thanksgiving week.
For December, the Center will be open only Dec. 2-5 during its normal hours. It will be closed for the rest of the month of December. The students will begin to take clients again on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
The Cosmetology Center is located in Hillside Shopping Center at 1003 S. Fayetteville Street. For more information, go to RCC's Web Site at www.randolph.edu/cosmetology/.
The Randolph Community College Foundation announces Dancing with the Randolph Stars, an event to benefit Randolph Community College students, to be held in spring 2010. Local "celebrities" will take to the dance floor competing for monetary votes in support of the Foundation.
The RCC Foundation provides scholarships to students and grants to the College. Record enrollment at the College this fall means there are more students than ever who need financial assistance in order to obtain the education needed for rewarding and successful careers.
"A group of community volunteers has been working for a couple of months to develop an exciting event that will increase the base of support for RCC and its students," said Joyce Wolford, director of Foundation operations and executive director of the RCC Foundation.
Planning is still under way for Dancing with the Randolph Stars and more details will be released soon. If you wish to help support this Foundation endeavor as a sponsor, contact Joyce Wolford in the Foundation office at 336-633-0295 or jbwolford@randolph.edu.
Randolph Community College's Archdale Center will feature local elementary and middle school artwork during its Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4-8 p.m. Patrons can vote on their favorite artwork (a penny for each vote); proceeds will go to Relay for Life. First, second, and third place ribbons will be given for both the elementary school and middle school categories.
The award ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. Light refreshments will be served.
The Archdale Center will be open for early viewing and voting Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. and on Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Voting ends at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.
The Archdale Center is located in Creekside Park, just off Highway 311 south of Archdale. For more information, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.
Randolph Community College's Cultural Arts Series will present a holiday concert and tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 2, on the Asheboro Campus, featuring an instrumental quartet with Tom Liles at the piano, Michael Kinchen on tenor and soprano saxophones, Doug Shadwick on bass, and Daniel Faust on drums.
The 7 p.m. performance, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus, is being funded by a Grassroots Arts grant from the North Carolina Arts Council through the Randolph Arts Guild. Seating is limited, so go to RCC's Web site to download a free ticket at www.randolph.edu/newevents/culturalarts.php.
Liles was born in Greensboro and currently lives in Asheboro. He is pursuing a bachelor of arts in jazz studies at the UNC-Greensboro School of Music. In addition to playing in various combos, Liles has been a member of both the UNCG Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble.
Kinchen is a recent alumnus of UNCG's Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. At UNCG, Kinchen performed in the UNCG Jazz Ensemble as well as in numerous small combos. Not only is he a talented saxophonist, he is also a skilled composer and arranger. He currently resides in Greensboro.
Originally from Chapel Hill, Shadwick has performed with a number of jazz combos at UNCG over the years. In addition to his musical activities at the university, Shadwick is an in-demand bassist who performs frequently in the Greensboro area.
Faust is a versatile drummer from Greensboro. He is currently involved in several jazz groups, including the UNCG Jazz Ensemble, the Keenan McKenzie Quartet, the Andrew Calhoun Quartet, and the Steve Haines Trio. Faust also has extensive experience playing in pit orchestras for musicals, playing in church groups, and is the drummer for The Soul Brothers, a James Brown tribute band.
For more information on the Cultural Arts series at Randolph Community College, call 336-633-0244, or visit www.randolph.edu.
Registration for new and returning Randolph Community College students for spring 2010 curriculum classes will be held between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, at RCC's Asheboro Campus. Students must meet with their advisors before registering.
New student advising will be held Nov. 16-20, Nov. 23 and 24, and Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Students who have already completed their application process, including placement testing, should sign up for an advising session on these dates. Students should go to the RCC Web site at www.randolph.edu, click on the Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration banner, and sign in to view the orientation and make an appointment.
Students in the Archdale/Trinity area wishing to register for videoconferencing courses offered at the Archdale Center may register in Archdale during the same hours. In addition, online registration will be available to all students who have completed their admissions process and advising appointments.
Late registration will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Spring classes begin Monday, Jan. 11. An additional late registration/schedule adjustment period will be held Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 11 and 12. On these days, students may enroll only in classes that have not held the first class meeting.
Before registering, all new students must 1) complete an RCC admissions application, 2) verify that required official transcripts have been received by RCC, 3) take placement testing or submit SAT/ACT scores, 4) complete financial aid paperwork (if appropriate), and 5) complete an orientation session. Students who haven't completed the admissions process yet or those who are returning to RCC after an absence of one semester or more should call 336-633-0224 today or go to www.randolph.edu and click on the "How to Enroll" Quick Link.
Randolph Community College will hold an Instructor Job Fair on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the Photography Imaging Center on the Asheboro Campus. Qualified individuals interested in teaching part-time curriculum (credit), continuing education (noncredit), and basic skills classes are encouraged to attend this job fair. Potential instructors will have the opportunity to speak with academic department representatives and human resources personnel. Please bring your resume with you. Job applications will be available.
Part-time instructors are needed for future academic Curriculum courses such as English, Developmental Math, Biology, Reading, Interior Design, Nursing, Cosmetology, Medical Office Administration, Industrial Engineering, History, Psychology, Sociology, Industrial Systems, Machining, Automotive, Autobody, Humanities, Fine Arts, and Spanish.
Part-time instructors are also needed for a variety of Continuing Education courses such as Plumbing, Hospitality (Hotel/Motel Management), Office Management, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Potential instructors may be interested in teaching personal enrichment courses related to hobbies or special interests such as ballroom dancing, yoga, Pilates, painting, dog obedience, foreign travel, and many others. Come share your passion and experience with adult learners.
In addition, part-time instructors are needed for basic skills classes, including GED (General Educational Development Diploma) and adult high school.
For more information, call Caitlin Thompson, director of human resources, at 336-633-0256 or e-mail acthompson@randolph.edu. Directions and maps can be found at www.randolph.edu.
A Cosmetology Assistance Fund has been established through the Randolph Community College Foundation to assist RCC Cosmetology students with expenses related to the program.
According to Tammy Matthews, Cosmetology program head, the initial supply kit to enter the program runs over $500, plus students must purchase a $100 cart to hold supplies, textbooks totaling around $276, and uniforms. This is in addition to tuition and regular student fees. "We established the new assistance fund to help needy students purchase the supplies that are required," said Matthews.
A second class of Cosmetology students will begin classes in January. The new Cosmetology Center at 1003 S. Fayetteville Street started offering services to the public on Nov. 5. For more information on the program or salon, go to http://www.randolph.edu/cosmetology/.
If you would like to submit a gift to the RCC Foundation for the Cosmetology Assistance Fund, contact Joyce Wolford, executive director, at 336-633-0295, e-mail jbwolford@randolph.edu, or send a check to the RCC Foundation, P.O. Box 1009, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-1009.
Randolph Community College portrait photography instructor Ashley Fetner had images published on the cover and inside of the November issue of Carolina Country magazine.
Fetner's photo of a barn and seasonal colors along Deerfield Road near Boone, Watauga County, is featured on this month's cover of the magazine published by North Carolina's electric cooperatives.
Inside, Fetner's photos of Shiloh Methodist Church near Troy in Montgomery County accompany a story written by his wife, Kay.
Fetner, who has taught photography at Randolph Community College since 2002, is also a graduate of RCC's program. After graduating from RCC and serving a two-year apprenticeship with a former White House and theatrical photographer, Fetner established his own fine art and portrait studio. He has won numerous awards for his portrait and fine art images.
To view the photos and this month's Carolina Country magazine, go to www.carolinacountry.com.
The 18 students in the inaugural class of Randolph Community College's new Cosmetology program helped open the Cosmetology Center to the public on Nov. 5 by participating in a ribbon cutting attended by state and local dignitaries, RCC faculty and staff, family members, and community members.
Speakers at the 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony included Mac Sherrill, vice chair of the RCC Board of Trustees; Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president; Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional services; Tammy Matthews, lead instructor for the Cosmetology program; and two students.
"We've been preparing for this for about a year," said Shackleford. "This is the public opening of our new Cosmetology Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students that are pursuing the career of their dreams. This is also an exciting opportunity for the public. We can come in here and get haircuts at a great discount." Shackleford told the crowd not to think of the students as novices, because they had been working for several months, practicing on mannequins, each other, and family members. "These are the men and women who are going to be working at the salons that you go to in just a few months," he said.
Student Gena Trogdon told the crowd that she had wanted to do hair since she was a little girl. "I graduated high school in 1998 and intended to go to school. But I got married and had a baby and life happened," she said. She eventually became a single mom and had a good job, but was laid off. "I was looking for a job and saw an article in the paper about RCC's Cosmetology program. From there, everything just fell right into place."
Student Keione Covington said, "I believe destiny brought me here. I can't remember how long I have wanted to be a cosmetologist." After high school, Covington got a track scholarship to N.C. State, but did not finish her degree. She had children and went to work, but was let go from her job after her last pregnancy led to complications that kept her out of work too long. She was looking for another job when she heard about RCC's Cosmetology program.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, student Jennifer Gneiting gave President Shackleford the official "first haircut." Also getting one of the first cuts was Donald Andrews, superintendent of Randolph County Schools. Felix McNeill, the only male in the inaugural class, was Andrews' stylist.
The 6,000-square-foot Cosmetology Center, located in Hillside Shopping Center at 1003 S. Fayetteville Street, will accommodate 36 students at a time at styling stations on the floor, plus students in two classrooms. A second class of Cosmetology students will enroll in January. The Center holds 10 shampoo stations, 12 dryers, a waxing room, and a manicure/pedicure area.
Students will serve clients on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m.-12 noon, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and from 8:15-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Senior Appreciation Day is Thursday; all services are one-half price. Prices range from $5 for a simple haircut, to $30 for an initial bleach. Permanent waves range from $18 to $30. The cost is $5 for a manicure and $10 for a pedicure. A full price list is available on RCC's Web Site at www.randolph.edu/cosmetology/.
Forty-one students were welcomed into Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College's Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa chapter, during the fall induction ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was the guest speaker at the ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the only internationally acclaimed honor society serving two-year institutions that offer associate degree programs. It affords international recognition to students of distinguished achievement and provides a vehicle that reflects the academic integrity of the associate degree program. The Five Star status for PTK chapters recognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter. These chapters have met a higher standard of quality programming.
In order to become a member of PTK, a student must have completed 12 hours of credit, have declared a major, carry a full-time course load, and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
New PTK members inducted Wednesday included the following:If you are looking for a job or a new career, you could learn new skills in six months or less through the new JobsNOW training program scheduled to begin in January at Randolph Community College. The first information sessions are set for Nov. 10 and 12 and Dec. 1 and 3 at both the Asheboro Campus and the Archdale Center.
The JobsNOW "12 in 6" initiative, which identified 12 training areas that can be completed in 6 months or less, is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) responding to the need to get people back to work. Individual community colleges are charged with offering classes in those fields where jobs are available in their service areas. Randolph Community College has chosen four continuing education career pathways for which sustainable jobs are available in the region. All may be completed in 6 months or less and offer a wide salary range. They are 1) Nursing Assistant, (2) Office/Clerical, (3) Hospitality, and (4) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Industrial Maintenance.
Randolph County JobLink Career Center will offer tuition assistance for those who qualify. To apply for tuition assistance, prospective students must attend one of the information sessions. Those who do not qualify for tuition assistance may enroll in a training program by paying tuition. Exact costs will be determined by the specific program chosen by the student.
JobsNOW 12 in 6 Information Sessions are scheduled as follows: Asheboro Campus, Administration/Education Center, Room 018: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-7 p.m.; Archdale Center: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6-7 p.m., Room 321; Thursday, Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., Room 305; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6-7 p.m., Room 321; Thursday, Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m., Room 321.
The JobsNOW 12 in 6 funds are provided through ARRA to the state of North Carolina and are supported by the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Development, Randolph County JobLink Career Center, and the Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board.
For more information about this program, contact Elizabeth Kremer, 12 in 6 JobsNOW coordinator at RCC, 336-633-0228, epkremer@randolph.edu; or Adrianne Siler, 12 in 6 JobsNOW administrative assistant, 336-633-0335, amsiler@randolph.edu.
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