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.

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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.