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.