Randolph Community College Interior Design Student Wins WithIt Scholarship

Randolph Community College Interior Design student Amarinh Kongmanivong of Jamestown was one of two recipients of the Jena and Stephen B. Hall Scholarship from WithIt (Women in the Home Industry Today) for 2010. Kongmanivong received $2,500 to be applied toward tuition.

A story about the scholarship recipients appeared in national furniture newspapers Furniture Today and Home Accents Today recently. The scholarship was open nationally to all full-time college sophomores or juniors in majors related to the home furnishing industry.

Kongmanivong was honored and presented the scholarship at the WOW Dinner Awards during WithIt's National Leadership Conference in Charlotte on August 18.

The judging was based on the student's academic performance, as reflected in the grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, and curriculum selected. Subjective judging criteria included an essay, references and a statement of personal goals. Special emphasis was placed on involvement in extracurricular activities and the community, attitude, creative thought, and ability towards leadership.

Randolph Community College's Interior Design program has an excellent reputation within the design community. Established in 1967, it was the first associate degree Interior Design program in the North Carolina community college system. For more information on the program, contact Holly Barker at 336-633-0318 or visit www.randolph.edu/interiordesign.

Randolph Community College Students Create Hellbender Costume for N.C. Zoo

Randolph Community College's Advertising & Graphic Design students have been working on a project with the N.C. Zoo to create a costume for the Eastern Hellbender salamander to promote education about this species, which is in decline and listed as a Species of Concern. Four of the students and their instructors will debut the costume at the New River Celebration Day at New River State Park in Laurel Springs, N.C., on Saturday, Aug. 28. Presentations about the Hellbender are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center.

For more on this story, plus photo galleries, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2010/2010-08-26.php.

Randolph Community College Kicks Off Cultural Arts Series with Art in the Park Sept. 14

The Randolph Community College Cultural Arts Committee is kicking off its 2010-11 Cultural Arts Series with Art in the Park on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 4-7 p.m. in the Azalea Park on the Asheboro Campus. Admission is free.

Patrons can stroll through RCC's Azalea Park (located behind the Administration/Education Center) and enjoy the work of area artisans and crafters. Some items may be for sale. The show will feature the paintings of renowned area painter and former RCC Interior Design instructor Lenton Slack and the photographs of fine art photographer Ashley Fetner, who is also an instructor in RCC's Photographic Technology program. Other displays will include jewelry by Lisa Durbin, pottery by Adam Wiley, and many more. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming events in the series include Laurelyn Dossett in Concert on Oct. 13; a Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting on Dec. 1; "The History of Black History Month" lecture with Robert Barnes on Feb. 11; and "Hansel and Gretel" by the UNCG Theatre and the North Carolina Theatre for Young People on March 31. For more information or to reserve seats for any of these free events, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/culturalarts.php.

Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-74 and follow the signs.

Randolph Community College Announces Summer Honor Roll

Randolph Community College has announced the President's List, Dean's List, and Honor List for the 2010 summer session.

To see the list, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2010/2010-08-19.php.

2010-11 Initiatives Presented at Randolph Community College Fall Convocation

In opening the Fall Convocation ceremony for the 2010-11 school year at Randolph Community College, Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional services, welcomed the crowd of faculty and staff members saying, "We are on the absolute cusp of greatness at Randolph Community College." The presentation for nearly 200 full-time faculty and staff members and approximately 100 adjunct faculty members was held on Aug. 12 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center. The audience included more than 20 new full-time faculty members hired because of the unprecedented enrollment growth that RCC experienced last fall –13.4%.

Jim Campbell, chair of the RCC Board of Trustees, welcomed the group on behalf of the board. RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. introduced his presidential initiatives for the 2010-11 school year, explaining that they fall into five areas identified as core values of the College: community, employees, quality education, radical hospitality, and student success.

To read more about this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2010/2010-08-13.php.

Randolph Community College Adult High School Diploma/GED Graduation Set for August 16

Richard Wells, Randolph County manager and former RCC library director, will be the guest speaker at Randolph Community College's Adult High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) summer graduation ceremony set for 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, at the Asheboro High School Performing Arts Center.

The Basic Skills Division holds three graduation ceremonies throughout the year for Adult High School Diploma and GED graduates who finish their studies at various times throughout the year. A ceremony was held Dec. 17, 2009, for the fall semester, and on May 13, 2010, for spring graduates.
Approximately 25 students are expected to participate in Monday's ceremony out of 85 GED graduates and 5 Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible in August.

For more information and a list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2010/2010-08-12.php.

Randolph Community College Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Oct. 4

Randolph Community College is soliciting applications for its fourth annual Student Leadership Academy, a dynamic, intensive student leadership experience. Participating students are selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process.

The Student Leadership Academy will offer students the opportunity to learn about leadership from local and regional leaders. Participants will have the chance to identify their own leadership styles and learn how to use these styles effectively. Students will create a personal portfolio, which will be reviewed by Human Resource professionals who will give feedback to assist in developing a more professional polish. One evening will be devoted to leadership and ethics. In addition, students are asked to participate in a Student Leadership Project.

The Student Leadership Academy sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. throughout the school year. The dates for 2010-11 are Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, and March 29. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.

Interested students must fill out an application form and ask an RCC faculty member to submit a letter of reference that addresses their leadership potential. Faculty members may write reference letters for more than one applicant. Any student enrolled in a curriculum program at RCC is eligible to apply. Randolph Early College High School seniors and juniors are also eligible.

Students may obtain an application form by going to http://www.randolph.edu/studentlife/leadership_academy.php. Applications and reference letters must be received by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4.

Randolph Community College Debuts Second Life Psychology Class; Registration Aug. 10-11

Students who register for fall classes during open registration on Aug. 10 and 11 at Randolph Community College will have the opportunity to participate in the college's first Second Life class. Space is available for 10 more students.

Second Life Psychology 150 is a 100% online class with a synchronous virtual component where students meet online through Second Life, a user-created 3D virtual world. Students will create an avatar and meet with psychology instructor Maria LeBaron in a virtual classroom every Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lecture and questions. Students can connect using the computers in the Distance Education lab on the RCC campus, from their home, or anywhere there is high-speed Internet access and the downloaded Second Life viewer.

Psychology 150 is a popular College Transfer class that provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, and social psychology. Psychology 150 is also a requirement for many of RCC's associate in applied science degrees, including Associate Degree Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Funeral Service Education, Physical Therapist Assistant 1+1, and Radiography.

The class will also fulfill the Social/Behavioral Science requirement in programs such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management Technology, Medical Office Administration, Networking Technology, Office Administration, Advertising & Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photographic Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Automotive Systems Technology, Electrical-Electronics Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Technology, and Machining Technology.

Interested students will need a computer with high-speed Internet access; some computer skills (the ability to download programs and send e-mails with attachments); time on Fridays to meet in
Second Life; and the energy and enthusiasm to explore this innovative and exciting learning platform. Register for course number PSY 150 870SL.

Registration hours for Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 10 and 11, are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Students are asked to check in at the registration tent at Building 300 (follow the registration signs when you arrive on campus). Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 16.

For more information on RCC's programs of study, go to www.randolph.edu or call 336-633-0200.

Senator Hagan to Host Grants Workshop at Randolph Community College Sept. 7

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, D-N.C., will host a grants and contracting workshop at Randolph Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The workshop is designed for municipal leaders, nonprofits, and business owners to gather information from federal, state, and philanthropic funding agencies about potential resources. The workshop will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Representatives from the following agencies will attend the workshop: U.S. Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Education, Golden LEAF, N.C. Department of Commerce, and others.

For more information or to register, e-mail grants@hagan.senate.gov or call 336-333-5311.

Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-74 and follow the signs.