Fifteen Complete 5th Randolph Community College Student Leadership Academy

Fifteen students graduated from Randolph Community College’s fifth annual Student Leadership Academy on March 27. The students were chosen for the Academy based on a competitive process that considered leadership experience, leadership potential, and a letter of reference from a faculty member.

Ron Miriello, a Vietnam veteran and retired community college leader, was the keynote speaker at Tuesday’s graduation ceremony held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. Miriello began his community college employment in 1975 at Fayetteville Technical Community College, where he served as a GED counselor, veterans counselor, veterans affairs coordinator, and as director of admissions. He later accepted the job of director of admissions/associate dean of students at Central Carolina Community College. In 2008, he retired from CCCC as vice president for educational and student support services.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-03-30.php.

Randolph Community College To Host Veterans Benefits Fair April 12

Randolph Community College’s Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Benefits Fair from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. The event is open to RCC students and the public.

“The goal is to provide information about services and benefits available to veterans and their families,” said Cathy Aikens, RCC financial aid associate & VA certifying official. “It gives them a one-stop opportunity to speak with different organizations that may essentially improve their health and well-being.”

The event will feature information tables from the following agencies: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Employment Security Commission, Veteran Services Officer, Salisbury Rural Health, Department of Veterans Affairs-Winston-Salem Regional Office, Home for Heroes, a U.S. Army recruiter, RCC student counselors, and the Greensboro Veterans Center, which will bring its 38-foot mobile unit.

For more information, contact Aikens at 336-633-0308.

University Center Night Planned for April 5 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will host its 7th University Center Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Through the University Center, which was formed in August 2008, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in selected fields of study without traveling outside of Randolph County.

The University Center offers bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Elementary Education, and Criminal Justice, and a master’s degree program in Elementary Education. Salem College and Pfeiffer University are the current partners in providing these programs through the University Center.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-03-21.php.

Eleven Randolph Community College Graduates Among NCPA Winners

Eleven Randolph Community College Photographic Technology graduates were among the winners of the 2011 News, Editorial & Photojournalism Contest as chosen by the North Carolina Press Association. RCC grads won a total of eighteen awards. The awards were given out on March 1 at a ceremony in Chapel Hill.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-03-16.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Offers Classes in Couponing, Home Repair for Women

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is launching two new Continuing Education courses in April.

“Couponing 101: Clip, Download, Save!” will instruct participants in using coupons to lower their grocery bills. Students will learn about coupon lingo; store coupon policies; differences between manufacturer coupons and store coupons; using coupons at grocery stores and drug stores; and using various stores’ reward programs. Couponing 101 will also cover where to find coupons, Internet sites that match coupons based on stores, and how to organize coupons. This class will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 3-24. The registration fee is $10.

“Ladies Basic Home Repair” will help students learn how to complete do-it-yourself projects and will include hands-on participation. The class will be taught by Jim Barnes, who has 35+ years of construction-related experience. Specific projects might include hanging pictures, shelves, and towel bars; installing molding; patching holes in drywall; basic toilet repairs; and garbage disposal troubleshooting. The class will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, April 12-May 31. The registration fee for this class is $61.25.

For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980. Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is conveniently located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park.

Randolph Community College Archdale Brings Back Landscaping, Jewelry Making Courses

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is introducing two new continuing education courses in March that haven’t been offered at the College for several years, according to Lisa Bock, director.

“Residential Landscaping and Lawn Care” is a practical course that covers the basic principles of landscape design for either the homeowner or an entrepreneur looking to start a business. This course will meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 20 through May 8. Cost is $65.

In the second course, “Beaded Jewelry Making,” students will learn the basics of making their own jewelry from instructor Johnnie Springett. The registration fee for this course is $27. The class will meet from 6-8 p.m., Thursdays, March 22 through April 12.

For more information on these courses and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-03-01a.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Offers Basic Computer Software Courses

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will offer two computer software courses beginning March 20 that will help students hone their skills in these programs essential to any workplace.

Excel spreadsheets can make personal and business record keeping a snap. In “Microsoft Excel, Basic,” students will see how simple it is to enter, edit, and move information by mouse or keyboard. Discover the easy way to manipulate dollar signs, decimal points and other formatting. Calculations are streamlined with easy formulas and functions. Learn how to use Pivot Tables in order to quickly summarize and analyze large amounts of data. Give your reports a polished look with formatting and printing techniques. Students will need to bring a USB flash drive to save class work. This course will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20 through April 26. The registration fee is $67; a textbook will be required at an additional cost.

In “Microsoft Word for Beginners,” students will learn to create attractive letters, memos, tables, lists, and even flowcharts for business or personal use. Designed especially for the novice, this course will teach you how to create, edit, save and print documents. You’ll also learn other easy features to make your work look great. You will gain lots of hands-on practice to build your confidence. Students will need to bring a USB flash drive to save class work. This course will meet from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20 through April 26. The registration fee is $67; a textbook will be required at an additional cost.

For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980. Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is conveniently located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park.