Randolph Community College Electrician Assistant Course Set to Begin Jan. 17

Students in Randolph Community College’s Electrician Assistant Certificate Program are uniquely positioned to take advantage of a situation developing in the electrical field, according to instructor Mike Whitt. “The average age of an electrician in the state of North Carolina is 55,” said Whitt. Those students in training now will be poised to take over for the slew of electricians who will be retiring in the next 10 years, he said.

The next Electrician Assistant class at RCC is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The class will meet Monday through Thursday mornings, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on the Asheboro Campus.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-19a.php.

Rick Smith Retrospective Opens at Randolph Community College January 12

Randolph Community College’s Photography Department and the American Society of Media Photographers-North Carolina are hosting a 40-year retrospective of the work of Greensboro photographer Rick Smith beginning in January. An opening reception of “Still Hanging In There - A Forty Year Retrospective” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Photography Imaging Center at RCC’s Asheboro Campus. The exhibit will remain up until Feb. 29.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-19.php.

Basic Web Page Design Course Planned at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering a Basic Web Page Design course for anyone considering creating a personal, nonprofit, or business website. The class is scheduled from 9 a.m.-12 noon, Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 29. Registration is $65, plus a $2 supply fee.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-14.php.

Randolph Community College Adult High School Diploma/ GED Graduation Set for December 14

Dr. J. B. Griffith III, owner of financial planning firm Liberty Advisors, will be the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Adult High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) fall graduation ceremony set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Asheboro High School Performing Arts Center. This year’s ceremony will include graduates from RCC’s Career College program.

For more on this story and a list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-13.php.

Randolph Community College Foundation Announces Presidential Scholar Program

The Randolph Community College Foundation will award two-year RCC scholarships to five high school seniors in Randolph County for a total of up to $25,000 in scholarships in its new Presidential Scholar program. The students will be chosen in a competitive process that includes an application packet and interviews, according to Joyce Wolford, executive director.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-12.php.

RCC Emergency Services Training Center Opens Classroom Addition

Numerous law enforcement and emergency services representatives were among the nearly 60 people who attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 9 to open a 2,800-square-foot classroom addition to RCC’s Emergency Services Training Center.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-08.php.

Randolph Community College Emergency Services Training Center Ribbon-Cutting Set For Dec. 9

Randolph Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting for a classroom addition at its Emergency Services Training Center on Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. RCC President Robert Shackleford will give a welcome, with remarks by Harold Holmes, chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, and Mac Sherrill, chair of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees. Brian Causey, director of the ESTC, will also speak.

The 2,800-square-foot brick addition contains three classrooms that can be converted into one large meeting area, two small offices, and bathrooms. The cost of the project was approximately $460,000, paid for from RCC’s Future Undesignated Construction Fund funded by the Randolph County Commission.

According to Anne Hockett, vice president for instructional services at RCC, the ESTC provides training for 20 fire and rescue departments, Randolph County EMS, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, four local municipal police departments, as well as multiple state and federal agencies. “The training needs for these agencies has the facility operating at 98% of its capacity,” she said before the expansion.

The Emergency Services Training Center is located 895 Training Center Drive, Randleman. Take Highway 64 East from Asheboro. Turn left onto East Presnell Street and make an immediate right onto Henley Country Road. Go about 1.3 miles. At the stop sign, take a right onto Old Cedar Falls Road. Go another 1.3 miles and the ESTC will be on the left.

Randolph Community College Biocommunications Photography Students Release New Book: “The Lumen Project: Building Working Relationships”

Students from Randolph Community College’s Biocommunications Photography Creative Problem Solving class presented Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president, with an autographed copy of their book, titled “The Lumen Project: Building Working Relationships,” and the companion calendar at a ceremony in the Photography Imaging Center on the Asheboro Campus on Dec. 6.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-12-07.php.

The book is available for purchase through Blurb, the publication company, at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2670463.

Welding Challenge Set for Dec. 3 at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

As many as 60 students are expected to participate in Randolph Community College's first annual Welding Challenge from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at RCC's Archdale Center. The public is invited to watch the competition and tour the new Welding Center that opened in August.

For more on this event, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-22.php.

Randolph Community College to Host College Transfer Fair Dec. 6

Randolph Community College will host a College Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Student Services Center on the Asheboro Campus.

College representatives from several four-year public and private schools across North Carolina will be here to help students learn about transfer opportunities. Colleges will include Winston-Salem State University, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Pfeiffer University, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Meredith College, Campbell University, and William Peace University.

The event is open to the public. The Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of Highway 220 Bypass/I73-74 and follow the signs.

Youth Art Show Set for Dec. 2 at Randolph Community College Archdale Center During Christmas at Creekside Event

Randolph Community College's Archdale Center is hosting its fourth annual youth art show from 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, in conjunction with Christmas at Creekside. The exhibition features art from local preschools, childcare centers, elementary and middle schools.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-18.php.

Randolph Community College Student Awarded Golden LEAF Scholarship

Mayghan Hurley of Asheboro will receive a scholarship through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. The Golden LEAF Scholarship program, designed to help North Carolinians attend the state's community colleges, is funded through a $750,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, an increase of $250,000 from previous years.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-17.php.

Randolph Community College Students/Faculty Coordinate Food, Clothing, Toy Drives

Randolph Community College students, faculty and staff members have numerous collection drives underway for the holiday season.

• The RCC Student Nurse Association is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the children and siblings at Kids Path, a program for children ages birth to 18 who may have a life limiting illness or a chronic illness. The collection will end Dec. 5.
• Campus Crusaders and Phi Theta Kappa have combined efforts for a food drive to benefit Christian United Outreach Center, Family Crisis Center, and Communities in Schools Backpack Pals Program. The drive will continue through Dec. 9.
• The RCC Faculty Association and the Staff Association are collecting gently used or new children's clothing (up to size 16) and shoes. Clothes will be donated to a local women's shelter and CUOC. Shoes will be donated to the Soles for Souls global project.
• Inner Strength, RCC's Male Minority Mentoring Program, is conducting a toy drive for Fox 8 Gifts for Kids for the second year in a row. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off on campus through Dec. 2.
• The Archdale Center is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Randolph County Foster Children.
• RCC's Long Term Care Administration class is working with Randolph Hospital to collect items for pediatric patients, such as coloring books, crayons, children's books, small stuffed animals, blankets, and small toys.

Collection boxes are located throughout the Asheboro Campus, at the Archdale Center, and at the Emergency Services Training Center. For more information, contact the Student Activities Office at 336-633-0224.

Randolph Community College Continuing Education Winter/Spring Schedule Online

Randolph Community College has posted its winter/spring 2012 Continuing Education schedule of courses online.

New classes for 2012 include Video Marketing, EMT Career Exploration, Spanish for Customer Service, Spanish for Restaurants & Hotels, and an Animal Care Certificate Program.

RCC's Continuing Education courses include noncredit courses in workforce development, business and industry training, computers, teacher renewal, basic skills, and small business. They include certification courses in areas such as emergency medical services, fire services, foods/hospitality, law enforcement, electrical, automotive inspection and safety, and welding. Personal enrichment classes include such topics as motorcycle safety, painting, photography, pottery, sewing and stitchery, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Zumba.

Classes are available on the Asheboro Campus, at the Archdale Center, at the Emergency Services Training Center, and at various locations throughout the county. To browse RCC's winter/spring Continuing Education offerings, go to www.randolph.edu/continuinged/programs/.

For more information on specific courses or to register, call 336-633-0268 in Asheboro or 336-862-7980 in Archdale. Online registration is also available.

Flag Raising at Randolph Community College Celebrates Veterans Day, Military Friendly School Designation

U.S. Congressman Howard Coble, N.C. Senator Jerry Tillman, and N.C. Representative Pat Hurley helped Randolph Community College officials and students celebrate the schools' recent designation as a Military Friendly School during an early morning flag raising ceremony on Nov. 10 on the Asheboro Campus. Members of the Asheboro High School Air Force Junior ROTC performed the ceremonial flag raising after remarks by the visiting officials.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-10.php.

Salem College Anticipates First Graduates in University Center Program in May/Information Session Nov. 15

As Salem College begins its eighth semester of classes in January for its bachelor's degree program in Business Administration at the University Center of Randolph County, college officials are preparing to celebrate the first graduates of this program in the spring.

Two information sessions for potential students have been scheduled at Randolph Community College for Tuesday, Nov. 15, one from 12-1:30 p.m. and one from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Registration is currently open for spring classes; the spring semester begins Jan. 30.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-09.php.

Randolph Community College Holiday Concert/Tree Lighting Set for Nov. 30

Randolph Community College's Cultural Arts Committee will host a Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus. The tree lighting will be at 6:45 p.m., with the concert following at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

This project receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Holiday Concert will feature the vocals and guitar of Brad Reaves; Ben Talbott on dulcimer; and Rick Morgan and the First Presbyterian handbell choir. Seating in the auditorium is limited, so to reserve free tickets, go to www.randolph.edu/newevents/culturalarts.php.

RCC'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.

Sixty-One Randolph Community College Students Inducted Into Honor Society

Sixty-one students were welcomed into Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College's Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa chapter, during the fall induction ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., RCC president, was the guest speaker.

For more on this story and a list of students, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-11-04.php.

Randolph Community College Designated a Military Friendly School; Flag Raising Planned Nov. 10

Randolph Community College has been named a Military Friendly School for 2012 by G.I. Jobs magazine. Only 24 of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina have earned this designation.

RCC will be celebrating the designation with a flag raising at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, on the Asheboro Campus. U.S. Congressman Howard Coble and N.C. Senator Jerry Tillman are expected to attend the ceremony. Refreshments will be served in the Foundation Conference Center afterwards.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-26a.php.

Free Seminar at Randolph Community College Nov. 14 Focuses on Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid

Randolph Community College's Small Business Center will host a free seminar, "15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business" on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. The presenter, Bob Moore, created this seminar from his experiences of owning his own businesses and working for medium and large domestic and international corporations.

During this seminar, participants will learn the 15 most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs and many corporations that, ultimately, undermine their businesses. This seminar will present invaluable information for those opening or operating a business, regardless of the size.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact RCC's Small Business Center at 336-633-0268.

Health Sciences Career Fair Nov. 3 at Randolph Community College

The Health Sciences & Public Service Division at Randolph Community College will host a Health Sciences Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Room 104 of the Health & Science Center on RCC's Asheboro Campus.

The event is open to anyone interested in a career in health sciences.

Foundation 2012 Dancing with the Randolph Stars Planning Committee Set

The Planning Committee for the Randolph Community College Foundation's 2012 Dancing with the Randolph Stars benefit has been finalized. Prominent community members will compete on the dance floor on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at AVS Catering & Banquet Centre, with monetary votes going to support scholarships for Randolph Community College students.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-25.php.

Duke Energy Grant to Fund Mobile Classroom at Randolph Community College

The Duke Energy Community College Grant Program has awarded Randolph Community College $240,643 to create an industrial automation mobile classroom. That classroom will allow RCC to take training into the community to students who are unable to attend classes on RCC's campus, said Tom Jones, Electrical/Electronics Technology instructor at RCC and grant project director.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-20.php.

Randolph Community College's Shelley Greene Selected for Statewide Leadership Program

Shelley Greene, senior director of marketing at Randolph Community College, has been selected to participate in the North Carolina Community College Leadership Program, a seven-month program offering participants organized face-to-face and computer-based learning experiences to acquaint them with community college issues and to help them develop leadership skills.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-19.php.

Eighteen Students Chosen for RCC Student Leadership Academy

Eighteen students have been chosen for Randolph Community College's fifth annual Student Leadership Academy based on a competitive process that considered leadership experience, leadership potential, and a letter of reference from a faculty member. The group includes 12 traditional RCC students and 6 Randolph Early College High School students.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-14.php.

Public Invited to Green Growth Training Workshop at Randolph Community College Nov. 2

The public is invited to a free Green Growth Workshop being offered to Randolph Community College by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The workshop, aimed at educating students enrolled in the Environmental Biology course offered at RCC, has been opened to the public. Students, county and city planners, as well as other faculty and citizens of Randolph County are invited to attend.

The workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium at RCC's Asheboro Campus. The campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue.

The workshop consists of presentations and hands-on exercises pertaining to how to incorporate priority wildlife habitat conservation into land use planning.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-10.php.

Randolph Community College Breaks Ground on Continuing Education & Industrial Center

Nearly 100 state and local government officials, business and industry dignitaries, and Randolph Community College faculty and staff members gathered outside the former Klaussner Furniture Plant at 418 Industrial Park Avenue for a formal groundbreaking ceremony for RCC's new Continuing Education & Industrial Center (CEIC). The renovation of the building, which will be paid for from the 1/4-cent sales tax approved by Randolph County voters in March, will provide 46,000 square feet of space for RCC's students and will open what is believed to be the first LEED Gold building in Randolph County.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-06.php.

Shackleford Names Six for Second President's Leadership Academy at Randolph Community College

Six Randolph Community College employees have been named to the second President's Educational Leadership Academy this fall at RCC.

The Academy, which is designed to help prepare employees for positions of increased responsibility, was implemented last year as part of President Robert Shackleford's presidential initiatives. Employees chosen for this fall are Angela Cox, department head, Early Childhood Education; Lisa Hughes, assistant director of marketing and design; Christine Myers, SACS liaison/QEP director/instructor, mathematics; Susie Scott, student services counselor; Joey Trogdon, assistant director of financial aid; and Neil Weatherly, department head, Criminal Justice Technology.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-10-04.php.

Randolph Community College ESL Program Involved in Oct. 16 Latino Festival

Randolph Community College's English as a Second Language (ESL) department is partnering with the Latino Coalition on the organization of the Latino Festival, also known as El Dia de la Raza, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16.

"The ESL department is involved in this initiative because our target populations overlap," said Yacine Kout, RCC's ESL coordinator. "It is a way for us to get some visibility, advertise our classes, recruit students, get feedback, and to strengthen the partnership between RCC and the Latino Coalition and the Latino community."

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-27a.php.

Randolph Community College Foundation Sets 2012 Dancing with the Randolph Stars

The Randolph Community College Foundation has announced the date for its 2012 Dancing with the Randolph Stars, a fundraising event to benefit Randolph Community College students. Local "celebrities" will take to the dance floor competing for monetary votes in support of the Foundation on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the AVS Catering & Banquet Centre.

Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for Randolph Community College students. The 2011 event netted more than $66,000 for student scholarships.

Canon Explorer of Light Lecture Set for Sept. 27 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will host photographer Clint Clemens on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the RCC Photography Imaging Center on the Asheboro Campus. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by Canon Explorers of Light and the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)-North Carolina, is open to the public, but an Eventbrite registration is requested.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-21.php.

To register, go to http://clemens.eventbrite.com/.

Phi Theta Kappa to Host "Pledge to Completion" Signing at Randolph Community College on Sept. 28

Statistics show the surest way for anyone to land a job in their chosen field is to finish college and earn a degree or certificate.

And that's exactly what students at Randolph Community College are promising to do—signing a mass pledge to complete their degrees, diplomas, certificates before leaving community college for transfer or to enter the job market.

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at approximately 1:30 p.m., between the Student Services Center and the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus, students will gather to sign the completion pledge, part of a national community college movement. The event is being hosted by Beta Theta Rho, the College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members are serving as the student arm of The Community College Completion Corps, a national education initiative.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-15.php.

Randolph Community College Graduate Wins Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

Amarinh Kongmanivong of Jamestown, a 2011 Randolph Community College Interior Design graduate, was one of 60 community college students nationwide recently awarded a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 2011 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to pursue her bachelor's degree. The Foundation will provide each student with a scholarship valued at up to $30,000 per year for up to three years.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-13a.php.

Schroder Named to Randolph Community College Board of Trustees

Dr. Cindy Schroder, retired deputy superintendent of Randolph County Schools, has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees. Schroder was appointed to the Board by N.C. Governor Beverly Perdue and will take her oath of office at the Board's regular meeting Sept. 15. She replaces Jack Lail, who retired from the board after 16 years, serving both as chair and vice chair during that period.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-13.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Offers Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Painting Course

Randolph Community College's Archdale Center will offer an Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor Painting course beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21. Community service and personal enrichment courses such as this that focus on an individual's personal or leisure needs rather than occupational or professional employment are offered through RCC's Corporate and Continuing Education Division.

The course, which will meet on Wednesdays from 12:30-3 p.m., Sept. 21 through Nov. 9 at the Archdale Center at 110 Park Drive, will introduce the basic techniques in painting as they apply to the elements and principles of design. Students will learn the types of tools and materials used in painting, color theory, and perspective drawings. The course will expand the students' ability to draw and paint a variety of subject matter, such as landscapes, still life, and people. The instructor will be Juanita Patrum.

Registration for the course is $40. For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Randolph Community College Receives Grant to Establish Clinical Partnership with Kindred Hospital

Randolph Community College has received a $10,000 grant from the North Carolina Area Health Education Center Program to establish a clinical site at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro for RCC's Associate Degree Nursing program. The mission of the North Carolina AHEC Program is to meet the state's health and health workforce needs by providing educational programs in partnership with academic institutions, health care agencies, and other organizations committed to improving the health of the people of North Carolina.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-12.php.

Randolph Community College Bartending/Mixology Class to Begin Sept. 26

Randolph Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education division has scheduled a Bartending/Mixology class for Sept. 26 - Nov. 7. The class meets on Monday evenings for six weeks (no class 10/31). Class will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Family Sports Center in Asheboro.

This comprehensive coverage of bartending and mixology skills provides students with the knowledge and abilities needed in order to become familiar with tending bar and mixing cocktails. Whether the goal is to host a cocktail party at home or begin a new career, this class will help prepare students for some of the many challenges they will face as bartenders.

Students must be 21 years or older to take this course. The registration fee is $65, plus a $10 supply fee. Call 336-633-0268 in Asheboro or 336-862-7980 in Archdale to register.

Randolph Community College Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Sept. 23

Randolph Community College is soliciting applications for its fifth annual Student Leadership Academy. Participating students are selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-09-06.php.

Randolph Community College Foundation Announces 2011-12 Ambassadors, Rotary Scholars

The Randolph Community College Foundation has announced the 2011-2012 Foundation Ambassadors and Rotary Scholars. According to Joyce Wolford, executive director of the Foundation, the eight students "will represent RCC and the Foundation at campus and community events through next March. You will see them conducting campus tours for prospective students, helping at graduation ceremonies, staffing RCC booths at community festivals, and much more."

The Foundation Ambassadors are Nicholas Benfield of Archdale, Zach Brown of Ramseur, Casey Lamb of Randleman, Yoselin Perez-Vallejo of Randleman, Emily C. Smith of Asheboro, and Courtney A. Satterfield of Asheboro. The Asheboro Rotary Scholar is Monique Chouinard of Thomasville. The Randolph Rotary Scholar is Lee Ann Burkhart of Graham.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-08-23.php.

Randolph Community College Kicks Off Cultural Arts Series with One-Act Play Sept. 22

The Randolph Community College Cultural Arts Committee is kicking off its 2011-12 Cultural Arts Series with David Harrell's one-act play, "A Little Potato and Hard to Peel," on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Admission is free.

David Harrell was born without a right hand. His warm, smart, and engaging autobiographical one-man show, "A Little Potato and Hard to Peel," is not so much a show about living with a disability, but about the universal experience of overcoming any obstacle. Using humor, candor, and '80s pop culture references, Harrell shares his heartwarming story. This play has been performed in New York (off-Broadway) and in various theaters around the country. As Martin Denton, from nytheatre.com states, "...letting us walk with him in his shoes during this hour-long show is edifying and illuminating. He excels at sharing, at helping his audience explore and feel some of what he has been through. I think we're all of us better for that sharing." The show is appropriate for all ages. Approximate running time is 60 minutes.

Upcoming events in the series include a Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 30; a screening, analysis, and open discussion of the movie "Groundhog Day" on Tuesday, Feb. 2; and "Stuart Little" by UNCG's North Carolina Theatre for Young People on Thursday, March 29. For more information or to reserve seats for any of these free events, go to 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 Adult High School Diploma/ GED Graduation Set for August 15

Paul Thomas, owner of Thomas Tires, 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. 15, at the Asheboro High School Performing Arts Center.

For a list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-08-12a.php.

Randolph Community College-Archdale Opens Welding Center

Approximately 70 local officials, community members, and college personnel were on hand Aug. 12 at the official ribbon cutting of Randolph Community College's new 5,700-square-foot Welding Center at the Archdale Center. New welding equipment for the Center was purchased through a $248,222 grant from the Duke Energy Community College Grant Program.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-08-12.php.

Timken Grant Allows Randolph Community College to Purchase Robotics Training Cart

Randolph Community College has received a $45,000 grant from the Timken Foundation of Canton to purchase a FANUC Robotics' Certified Education Robot Training (CERT) unit for use in various curriculum and continuing education programs. CERT is a compact, portable, self-contained robotics educational laboratory that allows students to learn how to program a real robot, in real time, in a safe and controlled environment—anywhere it can be rolled to. The cart includes a six-axis, fully articulated industrial robot; an integrated vision system; programmable logic controller; and simulation software.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-08-08.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Opens Welding Center

Randolph Community College officials will cut the ribbon on a new 5,700-square-foot Welding Center at the Archdale Center on Friday, Aug. 12. New welding equipment for the Center was purchased through a $248,222 grant from Duke Energy Community College Grant Program.

RCC will start fall semester Curriculum classes in the new Center on Aug. 15; the school has just added a one-year diploma program in Welding Technology. RCC will also continue to offer Continuing Education certification classes in welding in the new lab and at the Asheboro Campus. Continuing Education classes in Basic Welding and Comprehensive Welding are scheduled to start Aug. 15 and are still accepting new students; classes are offered day and evening and on Saturday.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-08-05a.php.

Randolph Community College Continuing Education Fall Schedule Online

Randolph Community College has posted its fall 2011 Continuing Education schedule of courses online.

RCC's Continuing Education courses include noncredit courses in workforce development, business and industry training, teacher renewal, personal enrichment, and basic skills. They include certification courses in areas such as emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, electrical, automotive inspection and safety, and welding. Personal enrichment classes include such topics as painting, photography, pottery, sewing and stitchery, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Zumba.

Classes are available on the Asheboro Campus, at the Archdale Center, at the Emergency Services Training Center, and at various locations throughout the county. To browse RCC's fall Continuing Education offerings, go to www.randolph.edu/continuinged/programs/ .

For more information on specific courses or to register, call 336-633-0268 in Asheboro or 336-862-7980 in Archdale. Online registration is also available.

Randolph Community College Program Targets Job Training for High School Dropouts

Openings are still available in Randolph Community College's new Career Connections program, which is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 15 at the Asheboro Campus. The program is designed for students who do not have a high school diploma, who would like to earn their GEDs and complete job training in the HVAC/Industrial Maintenance or Office/Clerical fields. Scholarships are available for eligible students.

The career training actually begins in the students' GED classes, as those classes are designed for the students' particular career paths, according to Amanda Byrd, dean of the Basic Skills program at RCC. Students will also receive training in areas such as interviewing skills, resumé writing, and job search strategies. All students will receive job placement assistance through the JobLink Career Center, located on RCC's Asheboro Campus.

Career Connections is being funded by a grant from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation's Ribbon of Hope grant program. The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation enriches our state with grants that promote health, science, and education.

For more information and to enroll in the Career Connections program, contact the Basic Skills office at RCC at 336-633-0106.

Randolph Community College Trustees' Distinguished Service Award Goes to JB Davis

JB Davis, retired president and CEO of Klaussner Furniture, former RCC employee and long-time supporter of the College, was the recipient of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees 2011 Distinguished Service Award, presented at the Board's annual meeting on July 14 on the Asheboro Campus.

Davis was in attendance to accept the award, along with his wife, Claire, and several family members including their sons, Jeff and Rad and his wife, Anita; and his sister and her husband, Dremia and David Meier. Trustee Emeritus N.C. Senator Jerry Tillman, a former recipient, and his wife, Marian, were also present for the ceremony.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-07-15.php.

Randolph Community College Accreditation Reaffirmed by SACS

Randolph Community College has received official notification from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association on Colleges and Schools that its accreditation has been reaffirmed, and SACS has removed the College from the warning status imposed in July 2010.

"This is great news," said RCC President Robert Shackleford, after receiving a phone call from SACS with the news in late June. "Our follow-up report was excellent and exceeded all of their requirements." The College received the official notification earlier this week.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-07-14a.php.

Dancing with the Randolph Stars DVDs Available

If you missed this year's Dancing with the Randolph Stars event, held on June 4 by the Randolph Community College Foundation, you can still enjoy it by ordering a DVD.

The professionally produced DVD features the entire show, from beginning to end, including dance performances, video clips of practices and dancer interviews, additional entertainment acts, and the announcement of the champions—April Thornton, director of public relations and development at Randolph Hospital, and David Jones, director of the N.C. Zoological Park. The fundraiser collected over $97,000 before expenses.

The cost of the DVD is only $25 if ordered by mail and $20 if purchased in person. To order by mail with a check or money order, request an order form from Kelly Heath at kwheath@randolph.edu or call 336-633-0271. Interested supporters can also purchase a DVD in person at the Foundation Conference Center, 629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro; please call 336-633-0295 before stopping by to make sure someone is available.

Electronics Certification Testing Set for July 22 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College has been approved as a test site for the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) electronics certification exam, according to Thomas Jones, instructor for the Electrical/Electronics Technology program at RCC. ETA is a not-for-profit trade association that supports the needs of the electronics industry. An ETA certification signifies that the holder has demonstrated professional proficiency and has the technical knowledge and skill to meet international electronics industry standards.

"Businesses that encourage or employ certified electronics professionals have the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace," said Jones. "Certification may not only give professionals the knowledge and skills to perform better on the job, but also enable them to work more efficiently, to require less additional training, and to be more satisfied with their careers." For more information on ETA certification, go to the website at www.eta-i.org.

The test is scheduled for Friday, July 22, from 12-3 p.m., in Room 110 of the J.W. "Willie" Plummer Vocational/Technical Center on the Asheboro Campus at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. The cost is $60 (check or money order). To reserve a seat, send an e-mail to tmjones@randolph.edu or call 336-633-0257.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Increases Number of Motorcycle Courses

Motorcycle use is on the rise, whether for recreation or to provide a cost-effective commute to work, according to industry insiders. With increasing numbers of motorcycles on the road, there is an increased need for safety training for motorcycle riders. Randolph Community College's Archdale Center is meeting that need by doubling the number of Beginning Motorcycle Rider Safety classes it is offering.

For more on this story, including class dates and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-07-11.php.

Free July 26 Seminar at Randolph Community College Tackles Communications Issues in the Workplace

Randolph Community College's Small Business Center and the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a free seminar on Tuesday, July 26 by motivational speaker Denise Ryan. The "Why Can't We All Just Get Along?" seminar tackles the subject of understanding how different people communicate and how that affects the workplace.

Attendees will learn the four different communication styles and take a test to determine theirs. The seminar will also focus on how to communicate more effectively with other styles and how to make the most of your own style. "This session can help teams get along better, help leaders understand their followers, and even help salespeople sell," said Lonnie Hamm, director of the Small Business Center.

Two sessions are being offered, the first from 9-11 a.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium at Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus, 629 Industrial Park Avenue, and the second from 1-3 p.m. at the Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main Street.

For more information, contact the Small Business Center at 336-633-0240 or 336-633-0268.

'Exploring Photography' Course Begins July 13 at Randolph Community College Archdale

Randolph Community College's Archdale Center will offer a short photography course beginning in July that would be ideal for college students and teachers who are out of school for the summer or other adults looking for a summer activity.

"Exploring Photography With Your Personal Camera" is designed to help individuals take better pictures and feel comfortable using their cameras. It will include learning the best methods of taking photographs, along with editing and printing them. The registration fee is $40.

The course will meet from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 13 through Aug. 10.

For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980. The Archdale Center is located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park.

Bock Named Director of Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Lisa Hayworth Bock of Trinity has been named the new director of Randolph Community College's Archdale Center, replacing Rhonda Winters, who retired this month. Bock has been GED chief examiner/coordinator of assessments at RCC's Asheboro Campus since 2009. She will assume her new position July 1.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-22.php.

Saturday Morning Basic Welding Course Begins July 9 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education Division is offering a Saturday morning Basic Welding course beginning July 9 at the Asheboro Campus. The Saturday morning class is ideal for those who are working a full-time job throughout the week, said Lonnie Hamm, director of RCC's Small Business Center.

Hamm noted that 54 students have earned their American Welding Certifications through classes at the Asheboro Campus in the year 2010-2011, but the demand for welders is still high. "We have two former students working with Shaw Construction in North Carolina who are earning $6,500 per month in wages," he said.

For more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-27.php.

Randolph Community College Announces 2011 Spring Semester Honor Roll

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor List for the 2011 spring semester.

To be eligible, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours for the session and earn a grade point average of 4.0 for the President’s List, 3.50-3.99 for the Dean’s List, or 3.00-3.49 for the Honor List. Also, students who complete at least six but less than 12 credit hours for the session and earn a grade point average of 3.00-4.00, excluding Developmental Studies hours and proficiency hours with no incompletes, are eligible for the Honor List.

To see the list, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-21.php.

Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Info Sessions Set for July 5 at Randolph Community College

Two information sessions for the Salem College Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree offered through the University Center of Randolph County will be held on Tuesday, July 5. The first session will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the second session will be from 5:30-7 p.m., both on RCC's Asheboro Campus in the Computer Technology Center, Room 110.

Interested students will have a chance to learn more about the program and how to enroll by speaking with Ed Hartgrove, a faculty member and academic advisor for Salem College, and Clark Adams, RCC English/Communication instructor and Salem College liaison.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-17.php.

Randolph Community College Meets "Exceptional" Standards for N.C. Community Colleges for the Third Consecutive Year

Randolph Community College was one of only two community colleges in North Carolina that achieved "Exceptional Institutional Performance (EIP)"” standards for the third consecutive year, according to the Critical Success Factors report released late last week. Randolph was one of 12 community colleges in North Carolina that made "Exceptional" status this year on the annual accountability measures for North Carolina's 58 community colleges.

In addition to meeting or exceeding all eight system standards, these 12 schools met additional performance goals. Those goals were achieving the college performance rates of students who began in, rather than transferred into, the UNC System and attaining at least a 70 percent passing rate for students who sit for a licensure or certification exam for the first time. The accountability measures are based on 2009-10 academic year data.

For more of this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-14.php.

Randolph Community College Receives Grant to Implement NAM Certification System

When President Obama addressed a crowd at a Virginia community college on June 8, he announced the expansion of a program to allow 500,000 community college students to get industry-accepted credentials for manufacturing jobs that companies across America are looking to fill. President Obama said, "The irony is even though a lot of folks are looking for work, there are a lot of companies that are actually also looking for skilled workers. There's a mismatch that we can close. And this partnership is a great way to do it."

The plan partners the private sector, colleges, and the National Association of Manufacturers, the nation's oldest and largest broad-based industrial trade association that represents 14,000 companies in every industrial sector.

Randolph Community College has already taken steps to become a part of this movement to train a more highly skilled work force. RCC was recently awarded a $26,500 grant from the North Carolina Community College System to implement the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)-Endorsed Skills Certification System for its Computer-Integrated Machining program.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-13.php.

N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Ribbon of Hope Grant to Help Randolph Community College Basic Skills Students

Randolph Community College has received $25,000 from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Ribbon of Hope program to expand services to workers in Randolph County who lack sufficient skills for entry-level jobs. The program, called Career Connections, will provide the preparation and support for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) students to connect to credit and noncredit career pathways.

To read more, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-08a.php.

Randolph Community College Nursing Students Offer Stroke Screening at Merce Clinic June 30

Randolph Community College's Associate Degree Nursing students will provide a free stroke screening from 10:45-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, at Merce Clinic, 1831 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro.

People at high risk for stroke are those who have hypertension (high blood pressure), poor diet, lack of exercise, and those who smoke, according to Cieanna Hairston, division chair for the Health Sciences and Public Service Division at RCC.

The RCC nursing students will give free blood pressure checks after a brief information session on June 30. Anyone interested should RSVP to Kimberly Cockman at 336-633-0264.

April Thornton & David Jones Win Dancing Trophies at 2011 Dancing with the Randolph Stars Fundraiser

For an encore, it had all of the excitement of a main event. The Randolph Community College Foundation's second Dancing with the Randolph Stars repeated the success of 2010's inaugural event. Preliminary figures reported Saturday night showed the fundraiser had collected over $97,000 before expenses. All proceeds will go directly to scholarships for Randolph Community College students.

April Thornton, director of public relations and development at Randolph Hospital, and David Jones, director of the N.C. Zoological Park, took home the 2011 Dancing with the Randolph Stars trophies by getting the most votes from the community at $10 a vote. Votes were solicited before the event and during the evening at the dinner show held at AVS Catering and Banquet Centre for the second year. Thornton and Jones, who were dancing together for the second year, performed to Elvis Presley's "Fever." The winning trophies were presented to them by last year's winner Bill Hoover, who carried a life-size cutout of dance partner Laura Wilson, who could not attend.

To read more of this story and see additional photos, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-06a.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Adds Two-Year Degree in Medical Assisting

Randolph Community College is currently taking applications for a new associate degree program in Medical Assisting at the Archdale Center beginning fall 2011.

Medical assisting is among the fastest growing job occupations over the 2008-2018 decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with employment expected to grow 34% nationwide during that period. In North Carolina, according to the Employment Security Commission, the employment of medical assistants was projected to rise 49% from 2006-2016.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-06.php.

Concealed Carry Training at Randolph Community College June 11 and July 16

Randolph Community College is offering two Concealed Carry courses for students during the summer session through its Corporate and Continuing Education Division. The first course will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. The second course will meet from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16.

The 8-hour class meets the educational requirements so the student can apply for a North Carolina concealed carry handgun permit. Supplies needed are a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. The registration fee is $49.

For more information or 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.

Bachelor’s Degree Information Sessions at Randolph Community College June 14

Salem College officials will hold two information sessions on Tuesday, June 14, in the Randolph Community College Foundation Conference Center for students who are interested in obtaining their bachelor's degree in Business Administration through the University Center of Randolph County on RCC's Asheboro Campus. The morning session will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and the evening session will be held from 5:30-7 p.m.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-06-02.php.

Online Voting for the Randolph Community College Foundation's Dancing with the Randolph Stars Closes Thursday at Noon

Online voting for the Randolph Community College Foundation's 2011 Dancing with the Randolph Stars closes at noon on Thursday, June 2.

The public can vote for their favorite couple, at $10 a vote, up until noon on Thursday, June 2, at www.dancingwiththerandolphstars.org. For those who cannot vote online, votes can be cast in person at the RCC Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus up until 3 p.m. on Friday, June 3.

Voting has been picking up in the last few days but has not yet reached last year's pre-event totals, according to Ann Hoover and Vickie Gallimore, co-chairs of the Dancing with the Randolph Stars planning committee.

Sixteen couples will compete at Saturday night's event at AVS Catering and Banquet Centre. The couple with the most votes at the end of the evening will be awarded the Dancing with the Randolph Stars trophy. Last year's winners were Laura Wilson, chief operating officer and president of Pyramid Services Inc., and Bill Hoover, retired from RBC Centura and former president and CEO of First Southern Savings Bank. Wilson and Hoover danced a Michael Jackson-style dance to the singer's signature song, "Bad."

Tickets for the event are sold out.

Lane Ragsdale is directing the show this year. The emcee for the event will be Larry Reid, and judges will be Rick Morgan, Lynne Qualls, and Clark Bell.

Randolph Community College Opens Welcome Center

Randolph Community College administration, faculty, and staff celebrated the official opening of the RCC Welcome Center on Tuesday with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting attended by approximately 150 people.

The new facility is actually a 1,700-square-foot addition to the front of the Student Services Center. It includes a large welcome desk and waiting area, and two small offices, one of which contains computers dedicated to students who need to fill out admissions applications or financial aid forms.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-25b.php.

Criminal Justice Information Session June 7 at University Center of Randolph County

Area residents interested in earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice are invited to a drop-in social and information session about the University Center of Randolph County's Criminal Justice program with Pfeiffer University. The event will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at the Randolph Community College Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Through the University Center of Randolph County, students with an associate degree in Criminal Justice can earn a bachelor's degree through Pfeiffer University without traveling outside the county. "The concept is to make a bachelor's degree more attainable and affordable than ever before," said Neil Weatherly, program head for Criminal Justice Technology at RCC. "We want to help the Criminal Justice professionals in Randolph County reach their career goals."

During the session on June 7, interested students will be able to get information about the bachelor's degree program through Pfeiffer, as well as RCC's associate degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Representatives from both RCC and Pfeiffer University will be on hand to answer questions and assist students with the application and admission process.

For more information, contact Weatherly at 336-633-0319 or e-mail nlweatherly@randolph.edu.

Two Basic Web Page Design Courses Set at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Did you know that most Internet providers will give you free space for your own personal website? Learn more by taking a course in Basic Web Page Design at Randolph Community College's Archdale Center. Two sections of this Continuing Education course are being offered beginning in June. The first section will meet from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursdays, June 9 through July 28. The second course meets from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, June 23 through Aug. 11. Registration for each is $65, plus $2 for supplies.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-25.php.

Seventy-Two Graduate from Randolph Early College High School

Seventy-two Randolph Early College High School students crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas on May 18, the second graduating class from the innovative high school located on Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus. "It's hard to believe that just a few short years ago, you became the second class to enroll at Randolph Early College High School," said Cathy Waddell, school principal. "Technically, you are the second class, but you are second to none," she told the graduates.

For a list of graduates and a link to photos, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-23.php.

Randolph Community College Foundation Dancing Competition Weathers Missteps; Tickets for June 4 Event Going Fast

Preparation for the Randolph Community College Foundation's 2011 Dancing with the Randolph Stars event on June 4 has hit some snags this spring, but the planning committee, RCC staff, and dancers are adjusting their steps to make sure it is the same resounding success as last year's inaugural competition, according to Kelly Heath, grant writer and event coordinator for RCC.

"Unfortunately, some injuries have forced us to make a few changes in the dancing line-up," said Heath. Scheduled dancers LoriAnn Owen and Keith Crisco have dropped out because of a shoulder injury sustained by Owen. That brought the number of dancing couples down to 17. More recently, RCC President Robert Shackleford hurt his foot and had to withdraw. Fortunately, Daniel Smith, a recent RCC Associate in Arts graduate heading to UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall, was able to step in as Julia Griffin's partner.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-20.php.

Randolph Community College Adult High School Diploma/GED Graduation Held May 13

Lynn M. Burke, an attorney from the Raleigh area, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College's Adult High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 13, in the Asheboro High School Performing Arts Center. Also speaking were GED students Rebecca McArn, Harry F. Cheek, David O. Eckert, and Sheri L. Jones.

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.

Approximately 58 students participated in Friday's ceremony out of 126 GED graduates and five Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible in May.

Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president, welcomed the crowd and introduced the speaker. The conferring of the diplomas was handled by James M. Campbell Jr., chairman of the RCC Board of Trustees; Anne B. Hockett, vice president for instructional services; and Amanda Byrd, dean of basic skills. Faculty marshals for the Adult High School/GED ceremony were Dora Potts and Aimee Corning.

RCC Student Ambassadors Zach Brown, Monique Chouinard, Casey Lamb, and Emily Smith served as graduation marshals.

For a list of graduates and a link to photos, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-16.php.

Record Number of Graduates Walk at Randolph Community College Curriculum Graduation

Salem College President Susan E. Pauly was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College's graduation ceremony held Wednesday at Asheboro High School. Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., RCC president, gave the welcome, and Shane Bryson, Student Government Association president, made opening remarks.

The Curriculum ceremony took place at 7 p.m., May 11, with approximately 275 students, a record number of participants, walking in the ceremony out of 452 associate degree, diploma, and certificate candidates this year.

The conferring of the degrees, diplomas and certificates was handled by James M. Campbell Jr., chairman of the RCC Board of Trustees. Faculty marshals for the 2011 ceremony were Holly D. Barker, Jennifer L. Macy, and Neilson L. Weatherly.

RCC Student Ambassadors Nicholas D. Benfield, Casey L. Lamb, Courtney A. Satterfield, and Emily C. Smith served as graduation marshals.

For a list of graduates and a link to photos, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-12.php.

T'ai Chi Course Begins May 25 at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Randolph Community College will offer a T'ai Chi Ch'uan course on Wednesday evenings beginning May 25 at the Archdale Center.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a complete system of exercise, meditation, and self-defense, and the gentle movements can be performed by anyone. T'ai Chi Ch'uan lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and promotes harmony while increasing strength, flexibility and balance.

The course will meet from 5:45-7 p.m., May 25 through June 29. The registration fee is $40. For more information or to register, call the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Randolph Community College Offers Numerous Online Continuing Education Courses

Summer is a great time to think about professional development and personal enrichment. And with online courses, it doesn't matter if you live in Archdale or Asheboro, or are spending your summer at the beach or in the mountains. Randolph Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education Division is offering 90 online classes this summer through its collaboration with online course provider Ed2Go to help you with your continuing education goals.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-04a.php.

Notary Public Course Set for May 21 at RCC Archdale Center

Randolph Community College's Archdale Center will offer a Notary Public Education course on Saturday, May 21. This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public.

For more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-04.php.

Two Randolph Community College Phi Beta Lambda Members to Compete at National Level

Two members of the Randolph Community College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda won statewide awards during the group's State Leadership Conference in Charlotte in April. Laura Davis of Asheboro, chapter president, won 1st place in the state for retail management, and Andrew Delk of Denton won 3rd place under the business law topic and 4th place for macroeconomics. Davis and Delk will be representing North Carolina in their topic areas at the National Phi Beta Lambda convention in Orlando, Fla., in June.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-03.php.

Randolph Community College Power Mechanics Training Leads to Local Job

When it comes to finding a good job, training is essential. But that training doesn't necessarily have to be in the form of a two-year or four-year degree. Just ask Zach Jackson of Farmer. When he found himself out of work for a short period of time last year, he decided to hone his skills in the Power Equipment Mechanics Program at Randolph Community College.

For more on this story and details about registering for the course, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-02a.php .

Randolph Community College Compensatory Education Sets Open House in Archdale May 12

Randolph Community College's Compensatory Education program will hold an Open House at the Archdale Center on Thursday, May 12. The event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at the Center located at 110 Park Drive, in Creekside Park. Students and guardians will be able to meet the instructors, see the classrooms, and tour the Archdale Center.

For more of this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-05-02.php.

Randolph Community College Honors Ceremony Held

Randolph Community College held its Student Academic Honors Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church. Two types of awards, Academic Awards and Curriculum Awards, were presented.

"These students are not here tonight at this ceremony by accident," said RCC President Robert S. Shackleford. "They are here because they gave their all and they made it happen."

To see more of this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-28.php.

Randolph Community College Continuing Education Summer Schedule Online

Randolph Community College has posted its summer 2011 Continuing Education schedule of courses online.

RCC's Continuing Education courses include noncredit courses in workforce development, business and industry training, teacher renewal, personal enrichment, and basic skills. They include certification courses in areas such as emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, electrical, automotive inspection and safety, and welding. Personal enrichment classes include such topics as painting, photography, pottery, sewing and stitchery, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Zumba.

Classes are available on the Asheboro Campus, at the Archdale Center, at the Emergency Services Training Center, and at various locations throughout the county. To browse RCC's summer Continuing Education offerings, go to www.randolph.edu/continuinged/programs/ .

For more information on specific courses or to register, call 336-633-0268 in Asheboro or 336-862-7980 in Archdale. Online registration is also available.

College and Career Fair Planned for May 5 at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Randolph Community College will host a College and Career Fair at the Archdale Center on Thursday, May 5, from 6-8 p.m. Area residents are invited to attend and find out about all the programs offered by RCC.

Potential students will be able to take career interest inventories, complete RCC applications, and sign up for placement tests. Financial aid information will be available. Light refreshments will be served.

The Archdale Center is located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park.

Randolph Community College Student Shane Bryson Wins Daryl Mitchell Award

Randolph Community College student Shane Bryson of Thomasville was awarded the Daryl Mitchell Award for Outstanding Students for the Central Division at the spring meeting of the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association (N4CSGA).

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-22b.php.

Randolph Community College Firefighter Academy Application Deadline May 23

Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public against these dangers by responding to fires and a variety of other emergencies, but fire departments are in need of new recruits. "Recruitment and retention of firefighters and rescue workers is a serious issue across the United States," said Brian Causey, Randolph Community College's coordinator/instructor of Fire Services and director of the Emergency Services Training Center.

RCC's Firefighter Academy, beginning June 20, will put potential firefighters on the fast track to a career in the fire service. For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-22a.php.

Randolph Community College Pottery Sale May 3-5

Randolph Community College will host a Mother's Day Pottery Sale, Tuesday through Thursday, May 3-5, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Pottery Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Work by RCC pottery students will be the focus of the sale, which is open to the public. There will be a large selection of fun and functional items.

The Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue; take the McDowell Road exit from 220 Bypass.

Jordan Honored With Randolph Community College Academic Excellence Award

David L. Jordan of Asheboro was one of more than 65 individuals honored by the North Carolina Community College System during its 2011 Excellence Event, "The Great Within the 58" on April 14 at the Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center on N.C. State University's campus. The awards luncheon was part of a weeklong celebration of "North Carolina Community College Excellence in Education," as proclaimed by Governor Bev Perdue.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-20a.php.

Randolph Community College Graduate Wins Statewide Honor

Brenda Lopez Benitez of Asheboro, a graduate of Randolph Community College and currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was named the Dallas Herring Achievement Award recipient at the North Carolina Community College's 2011 Excellence Event April 14 at the Jane S. McKimmon Conference Center on the North Carolina State University campus.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-14.php.

Randolph Community College Moves Location for May 11 Curriculum Graduation to AHS Football Stadium

The location for Randolph Community College's Curriculum Graduation on May 11 has been changed from the Providence Grove High School gymnasium to the Lee J. Stone Stadium at Asheboro High School. The change was made because an unprecedented number of graduates have signed up to walk during the ceremony, and RCC officials wanted to make sure there was enough room for family and friends to watch the graduation.

To date, 245 students have ordered caps and gowns for the Wednesday, May 11 ceremony, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Approximately 160 students participated in last year’s ceremony.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the Asheboro High School gymnasium. Asheboro High School is located at 1221 South Park Street in Asheboro.

Seventy Randolph Community College Students to be Inducted Into Honor Society

Seventy students will be welcomed into Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College's Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa chapter, during the spring induction ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., RCC president, will be the guest speaker. A reception will be held following the ceremony.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-06.php.

Three Randolph Community College Students Receive Gene Haas Scholarships

Three first-year Machining Technology students at Randolph Community College were awarded $1,000 each from the Gene Haas Machining Technology Scholarship through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). This is the first year that RCC students have applied and received this scholarship, said Garret Parker, Machining Technology instructor.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-05b.php.

May 1 Deadline for Randolph Community College 2011 Design Initiative Applications

The deadline for applications for Randolph Community College's 2011 Design Initiative is fast approaching. The project will provide free design services for one commercial client and one residential client in Randolph County. Completed applications must be postmarked by May 1 in order to be considered.

Last year, Randolph Community College's Interior Design students provided designs for the Randolph County Emergency Services Call Center and a local couple renovating a 1949 family home.

To be eligible for the free design services, you must be a property owner in Randolph County; both residential and nonresidential interior spaces will be considered. The owner must be available to meet with the Interior Design students on a frequent basis and grant access to the site for project analysis between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the months of August through December 2011. The existing or proposed project space must be a minimum of 2,000 finished square feet. Only one applicant is allowed per household or business.

For more details on the 2011 project, eligibility, the application, and the selection process, go to www.randolph.edu/interiordesign/initiative.php.

Randolph Community College's Phi Beta Lambda Plans Road Rally for April 30

A road rally being planned by Randolph Community College's Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) club this month will raise money for the club's conferences and the March of Dimes. The first PBL Motorway Madness Road Rally has been scheduled for Saturday, April 30, beginning at RCC's Asheboro Campus. Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization for students preparing to pursue business occupations.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-04-05.php.

Randolph Community College Entrepreneurial Festival Set for April 16 During Chili Cookoff

Randolph Community College's Small Business Center will host an Entrepreneurial Festival during the Old Time Chili Cookoff & Antique Car Show, Saturday, April 16 in downtown Asheboro. The Entrepreneurial Festival tent will be located at the end of Bicentennial Park on Academy Street between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A small business panel of experts will be available to answer questions and give advice. There will be display tables for new small business owners, featuring new and unique products and services.

From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., a free seminar will cover why businesses fail. "15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business" will be presented by Bob Moore, who created this seminar from his experiences of owning his own businesses and working for medium and large domestic and international corporations. The seminar, which is free to participants, is being sponsored by CommunityONE.

Other sponsors for the Entrepreneurial Festival include the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, the N.C. REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) Institute, the N.C. Rural Center, and SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business). For more information prior to the festival, call 336-633-0240.

Randolph Community College Inner Strength Member Earns Spot in Pitt’s iSchool Summer Institute

Malachi Jones, a second-year Randolph Community College Business Administration student and a participant in RCC's Inner Strength 3MP (minority male mentoring program), has been selected to participate in the University of Pittsburgh's iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) this summer. Jones is one of only 20 students admitted each year to this nationally recognized, competitive program.

To read more of this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-31.php.

Randolph Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns Awards at Convention

Three members of Randolph Community College's Beta Theta Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently attended the 2011 Carolinas Regional Convention in Clemmons, N.C., and brought home numerous plaques and awards earned by the local chapter for its 2010 activities.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-29.php.

Eight Asheboro Police Officers Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training at Randolph Community College

Eight Asheboro City police officers who trained as part of a Crisis Intervention Team community collaborative effort graduated March 25 at Randolph Community College. North Carolina Representative Pat Hurley gave the commencement address. Senator Jerry Tillman was also in attendance, along with law enforcement personnel from the Asheboro City Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, family, and friends.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-28.php.

Randolph Community College University Center Night Set for April 5

Randolph Community College will host its 5th University Center Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Representatives from Salem College and Pfeiffer University will be on hand to answer any questions that interested students have about the programs.

The University Center of Randolph County now offers bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Elementary Education, and Criminal Justice, and recently added a master's degree program in Elementary Education.

To read more of this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-21.php.

Randolph Community College Compensatory Education Sets Open House March 24 & 25

Randolph Community College's Compensatory Education program will hold an Open House on Thursday and Friday, March 24 and 25. The event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., in the J.W. "Willie" Plummer Vocational/Technical Center, Room 104, on the Asheboro Campus. Students and guardians will be able to meet the instructors, see the classrooms, and tour the RCC campus.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-18.php.

Randolph Community College Cosmetology Center Closed March 23-26

Randolph Community College's Cosmetology Center will be closed March 23-26 for spring break. It will reopen on Wednesday, March 30.

The Center's regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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/.

Randolph Community College Takes Fire Tour to High Schools

Randolph Community College and various Randolph County fire departments will conduct a "Fire Tour" of Randolph County high schools in the next few weeks to promote fire and rescue careers, according to Brian Causey, RCC's coordinator/instructor of Fire Services and director of the Emergency Services Training Center.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-17a.php.

Randolph Community College's Shane Bryson Graduates From NCCCS Student Leadership Institute

Randolph Community College student Shane Bryson of Thomasville graduated from the North Carolina Community College System Student Leadership Institute on March 11 in Raleigh.

The Student Leadership Institute, which is cosponsored by the NCCCS and the N.C. Association of Community College Presidents, is a yearlong leadership development program. Students are offered a variety of hands-on educational learning opportunities. They attend a weeklong summer session at Peace College and fall and spring weekend sessions. Students are nominated by administrators and advisors on their campuses and selected by the SLI Board of Directors for the Institute. The goal of the program is to train better leaders, who then go back to their home campuses to teach others.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-17.php .

Randolph Community College Student Leadership Group To Camp Outside Overnight March 18 to Raise Awareness of Homeless, Hungry

A Student Leadership Academy team at Randolph Community College is planning a "Care to Share?" event on Friday, March 18 to raise awareness of the homeless and hungry in Randolph County and collect food, clothing, and sleeping bags to donate to various community charities.

One of the requirements of RCC's Student Leadership Academy is for each student team to identify a need in the community and devise a way to meet that need. The team, consisting of Shane Bryson of Thomasville, Shirley Landry of Trinity, Brooke Baxter of Denton, and Emily Smith of Asheboro, has elicited help for their project from the RCC Student Government Association and other student groups. They plan to simulate homelessness by "camping" outside the Foundation Conference Center from 8 a.m., Friday, March 18, until 8 a.m., Saturday, March 19.

Donations will be accepted all this week, with collection boxes set up on both the Asheboro Campus and at the Archdale Center. Clothing will be donated to the Salvation Army, canned food to Christians United Outreach Center, and sleeping bags to Central Carolina Community Church (C4) of Asheboro. Area residents and students can also drop off donations the day of the event at the Foundation Conference Center.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2011/2011-03-14.php .

Liberty Businesses Invited to Information Session March 30

Randolph Community College's Small Business Center, in conjunction with the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, will sponsor a "Putting Your Business on the Map…Without Eating Your Profits" information session for Liberty area businesses on Wednesday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Roy Reitzel Senior Citizens Center at 128 S. Fayetteville Street. Light refreshments will be served.

The purpose of the session is to "map" Liberty businesses to see what type of education and services are needed to help businesses in the area rise to the next level of success. Depending on the results of the meeting, a series of free Small Business Center courses will be scheduled to aid the businesses.

For more information, call the Randolph Community College Small Business Center at 336-633-0216.