Randolph Community College Photography graduate Jerry Wolford won the Hugh Morton Photographer of the Year award for the Daily Division from the North Carolina Press Association for 2009. Wolford was honored during an awards ceremony March 18 at the Dean Smith Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For more of this story and to see list of all RCC graduates who brought home awards, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2010/2010-03-19.php .
With gas prices slowly rising again and the weather getting warmer, now is a good time to think about the economics of driving a motorcycle or scooter to work. Randolph Community College offers a monthly Beginning Motorcycle Rider/Scooter Safety course at the Emergency Services Training Center in Asheboro and at the Archdale Center.
More and more people of all ages and walks of life are riding motorcycles these days. Debbie Callicutt, the adult literacy student intake specialist at RCC, recently took the class alongside her 20-year-old son, Jordan. "I rode as a passenger for a long time, but I decided I wanted to be a driver," said Callicutt. "I was a little apprehensive at first, but with guidance from the instructors, I felt at ease by the end of the class." She purchased a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster.
The Motorcycle Rider/Scooter Safety course goes beyond basic skills to teach students how to correctly deal with situations that they hope never happen. In the classroom, students will be given information on how to ride properly. Outside, students will practice and develop skills by riding in a controlled environment. Motorcycles and scooters will train together. The classes are conveniently scheduled to be completed in one weekend.
The next ESTC class will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 9-11. Class is held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The next class at the Archdale Center is scheduled for April 16-18.
The registration fee of $140 includes all materials, workbook, use of a bike, and accident insurance. A helmet will be furnished. For those riding scooters, you must bring your own scooter and it must be licensed and insured. Bring your DOT-approved helmet or a helmet will be furnished.
The Department of Motor Vehicles waives the driving skills exam for students who have successfully completed this course. You do not have to have your learner's permit to take the course.
RCC also offers an Experienced Rider Course, a Trike/Sidecar class, and has recently added a new class, Advanced Riding Techniques, which is one step above the Experienced Rider Course, said instructor Ike Gray. Randolph Community College is one of only two training sites approved to offer Trike/Sidecar Safety. A Trike/Sidecar class is scheduled for April 16-18 at the Emergency Services Training Center.
For more information or to register for these courses, call 336-633-4165 in Asheboro and 336-862-7980 in Archdale. Preregistration is required.
Randolph Community College will host a University Center Night on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The University Center of Randolph County was established in 2008 and is a collaborative effort between Randolph Community College, Pfeiffer University, and Salem College. Courses are offered in particular disciplines at reduced tuition rates.
"Education is the master key that opens the door to participation in the new emerging economy and job market," said Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., president of RCC. "Never before has a four-year college degree been so available and attainable for the people of Randolph County. It's just one more way we are creating opportunities and changing lives."
During the University Center Night program, representatives from both four-year schools will talk about their programs. They will also be available to answer questions after the program.
Salem College offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) through the University Center. The program has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). "The Salem program is designed for those who are looking to move up in management positions, financial institutions, and in marketing," said Clark Adams, RCC English/Communications instructor and liaison for the Salem program. "A number of students who are already in the program are working and looking to move up within their particular fields. The students are able to keep their current jobs and come here at night." Adams also noted another benefit is that students do not have to pay the parking fees that are charged at many universities. "It is a little bit easier to find a parking space (at RCC) at night. The key word for the entire program is convenience," he said.
Randolph County residents can also earn a degree in Elementary Education from Pfeiffer University through the University Center. "Many residents of Randolph County would like to earn a bachelor's degree, but their commitments to family, career and the community provide little flexibility to travel long distances to classes," said Maria LeBaron, RCC Psychology instructor and Pfeiffer liaison. "The Pfeiffer Elementary Education program brings university classes to Asheboro. The program provides an uplifting, rigorous and thorough preparation for teaching in the elementary school."
Pfeiffer's Elementary Education major prepares students for teacher licensure in North Carolina. The program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Candidates can take all general education courses through Randolph Community College and all professional courses for teacher licensure on the Randolph Community College campus or online.
Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional services at RCC, discussed the impact of the University Center on the local community. "The University Center of Randolph County provides an avenue to attain education through the baccalaureate level without having to leave the county. This enables adult learners to continue to meet their family obligations, while advancing their education and increasing their employability and earning level," she said.
The University Center Night program is open to everyone. The Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off Highway 220 Bypass (I-73/I-74), just south of the interchange with Highways 64 and 49, and follow the signs.
Randolph Community College is offering two different levels of Concealed Carry courses for students during the spring semester through its Corporate and Continuing Education Division. The 12-hour (two-day) class is recommended for students who have limited or no experience in handling handguns. The 8-hour (one-day) class is recommended for those who are already experienced with handguns. Both classes will meet the educational requirements so the student can apply for a North Carolina concealed carry handgun permit. The registration fee is $47.
The 12-hour (two-day) class is scheduled for April 8 and 10. The class will meet from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, and from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. It includes handgun safety, use of lethal force, and proficiency testing, and participants will get additional time on the weapons range firing their weapons. Supplies needed for the 12-hour class are a handgun, 120 rounds of ammunition, and a holster worn on your waist, secured by a belt.
The next 8-hour (one-day) class is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Supplies needed for the 8-hour class are a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition.
In addition, a 12-hour women's only Concealed Carry class has been scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, May 20, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 22.
To sign up for one of these classes, call 336-633-4165. The classes will be held at Randolph Community College's Emergency Services Training Center, 895 Training Center Drive, just outside of Asheboro.
Randolph Community College's FAFSA Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 13; it had been cancelled last month due to inclement weather. During the event, college financial aid officers and other volunteers will help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms over the Internet.
The program is open to students who plan to attend college in the 2010-11 academic year. RCC's event, which is free, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, March 13, in the M.H. Branson Business Education Center on the Asheboro Campus.
Participants should bring their completed 2009 federal 1040 tax forms and each student and one parent should obtain a FAFSA Personal Identification Number (PIN) prior to FAFSA Day from the U.S. Department of Education at www.pin.ed.gov.
It will be helpful (though not required) for you to complete as much of the FAFSA on the Web worksheet as possible and bring it with you on FAFSA Day. Don't worry if you don’t know all the answers; the experienced financial aid officers will help you. The FAFSA on the Web worksheet for 2010-11 is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws01c.pdf.
RCC's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit from 220 Bypass. Follow the signs to the main entrance and use the main parking lot. The Business Education Center is located just behind the Computer Technology Center, which faces this parking lot.
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