Landscaping Course Offered at Randolph Community College Archdale Center

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center has scheduled a Residential & Commercial Landscaping course to start in September.
           
This practical course was created for homeowners looking to spruce up their own yards and entrepreneurs looking to start a landscaping and lawn care business.
          
It covers the basic principles of landscape design and will include drawing plans; calculating area, volume and plant quantities needed for landscape projects; and estimating costs. A Saturday hands-on project will be held at the conclusion of the course, giving participants the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom out in the field.
          
The course will be taught by Steve Cline, owner of Cline’s Greenhouse, Nursing & Landscaping. Cline holds a master’s degree in agricultural education from North Carolina State University.
          
This course will meet from 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 30. The Saturday session will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 2. The registration fee is $66.25, which includes insurance.
           
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.

Learn to Sew Halloween Costumes, Holidays Crafts in Randolph Community College Archdale Center Sewing Courses

Autumn is a great time for sewing with the holidays on the horizon and Halloween just around the corner. Randolph Community College has scheduled two appropriately themed sewing courses at its Archdale Center this fall, taught by local seamstress Johnnie Springett.
           
In Sewing Costumes: Halloween, Church & School Plays, students will learn to create and sew unique costumes that will put big smiles on their little ones’ faces. Plus, if you are looking for a hobby that could produce a second income, there is money in making costumes and selling them. This course will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 15. The registration cost is $42. Students should bring a sewing kit and costume pattern the first night of class for review. Do not bring fabric.
           
Sewing for Holiday Crafts will meet from 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 6. Students will learn basic sewing skills while nurturing their creativity. Projects focus on home decoration and personalized gifts, like hand towels, pot holders, table runners, mixer covers, toaster covers, pillows, makeup organizers, belts, and iPhone and iPad covers. The registration for this course is $47. Students may purchase supplies from the instructor or provide their own.
          
Both courses will meet at the Archdale Center, conveniently located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park. To register or for more information, call the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center Offers Computer Courses

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering a series of basic computers courses starting in September.
           
Basic Computer Skills is for those who have little or no computer experience. Learn basic terminology and parts of computers; how to control the mouse; move and size windows; open and close programs; and use the task bar. The course will meet from 8-11 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays,
Sept. 10 – Oct. 3. The registration is $65, plus $2 for supplies.
          
In Exploring Windows 7, students will be introduced to the Windows 7 operating system. Topics will include opening, closing, minimizing, maximizing, and moving windows; using different screen and ribbon menus; controlling sound; desktop appearance; ergonomics; purchasing computer hardware and software; and creating simple documents in Microsoft Word. This course will meet from
9 a.m.-12 noon, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Oct. 8. Registration is $120, plus $2 for supplies.
           
Excel Basic will include creating and editing simple worksheets; working with menus and toolbars; using basic formulas; inserting and deleting columns; and more. This course will include introductory and intermediate levels. The course will meet from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 12. Registration is $65, plus $2 for supplies and the cost of a textbook.
           
All three courses will be held at the Archdale Center at 110 Park Drive, inside the city of Archdale’s Creekside Park. Students age 65 or older may qualify for exemption from registration fees.
           
For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Chinese Artist Visits Randolph Community College Pottery Class

Lei Meng (informally called Menglei) of China, a ceramics artist who is studying at West Virginia University under an exchange program, visited Randolph Community College’s daytime pottery class earlier this month to demonstrate traditional Chinese pottery techniques. Seven RCC pottery students watched intently while Menglei confidently demonstrated her painting techniques, first on paper, then on pots made earlier by RCC Instructor Adam Wiley. One student videotaped the demonstration on her iPad.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-27a.php.

Randolph Community College Archdale Center Offers Class in Women’s Basic Home Repair

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering Women’s Basic Home Repair beginning in September. The course will help students learn how to complete do-it-yourself projects and will include hands-on participation.
           
The course 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. It will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 10-Oct. 22. The registration fee for this class is $61.25, which includes insurance and supplies.
          
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 Courses Focus on Country Music, Horror Films

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering two pop culture Continuing Education courses, one focusing on country music and the other on horror films beginning in September.
           
Nashville 101: Country Music Appreciation is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29. The class will trace the evolution of country music through its different eras and revisit some of the genre’s most influential songs. From Roy Acuff to the Zac Brown Band, the class will celebrate the legends of country music while touching upon the historical backdrop of bygone eras. Registration is $25.
           
Horror Flicks: Film Appreciation 101 will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Oct. 25. This course will examine some of cinema’s most horrifying, cover-your-eyes classics and then engage in robust discussions of the genre’s central themes, use of style and setting, characterization, and effect on audiences. The class will explore the concepts of directorial style, camera objectification, gender issues in horror flicks, and more. Free popcorn will be provided. Registration is $55.

For more information on these courses or to register, call the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Congresswoman Renee Ellmers Visits Randolph Community College

Congresswoman Renee Ellmers visited with Randolph Community College President Robert Shackleford on Aug. 21 and was taken on a tour of the new Continuing Education and Industrial Center, which is under construction on Industrial Park Avenue. The visit was to allow Ellmers to learn more about education in Randolph County, most of which is now in Congressional District 2 after the recent redistricting. Others along for the tour included N.C. Senator Jerry Tillman; N.C. Representatives Pat Hurley and Allen McNeill; Randolph County Republican Men President Robert Graves; and Asheboro City School Board Member Gidget Kidd. Ellmers also met with Asheboro City Schools Superintendent Diane Frost while she was in town. Photo by RCC Photographic Technology student P.J. Ward-Brown.

Fetner to Teach Public Photography Class at Randolph Community College; Begins Sept. 18

Retired Randolph Community College Photographic Technology instructor Ashley Fetner, a 30-year veteran of the field, will teach a Continuing Education course in photography at RCC beginning in September. “Photography: An Introduction to Taking Great Photographs” will consist of 20 hours of classroom lecture and lab and will include a field trip intended to allow participants to observe further skill demonstrations as well as to demonstrate their own skills.
           
The class will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 - Nov. 6, on the Asheboro Campus. The field trip will be on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

For about this class and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-21.php.

Randolph Community College Bank Teller Course Begins Sept. 17 at Archdale Center

Nine students recently completed Randolph Community College’s Banking: Pre-Teller Course at RCC’s Asheboro Campus and were interviewed by a local bank.
          
“RCC’s Pre-Teller Banking course is a wonderful course to take if you think you may be interested in the banking field,” said Karen Early, one of the students, who took the class with her husband, Phillip Early Jr. “It provides a vast amount of information on the many different aspects of the world of a teller.”
                     
The next class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 17 - Oct. 29, at the Archdale Center. The registration fee is $120. Students who successfully complete the class are promised an interview with a local bank, but are not guaranteed a job.
          
For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-20a.php.

Randolph Community College Kicks Off Cultural Arts Season With 50th Anniversary Jazz Concert Sept. 20 Featuring Former Visiting Artist

Randolph Community College’s Cultural Arts Series embarks on its fifth season on Thursday, Sept. 20, with a 50th Anniversary Jazz Concert at 7 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
           
Former RCC Visiting Artist Michael Stephenson will reunite with the Randolph Jazz Band, a band that he helped to form while a visiting artist at RCC. The Randolph Jazz Band is a semi-professional ensemble that performs several times each year throughout Randolph County and surrounding areas. Members of the band come from a wide variety of professions, including music teachers, professional musicians, dentists, lawyers, doctors, business professionals, and college students.

For more of this story and a link to get tickets, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-20.php.

Randolph Community College Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Sept. 7

Randolph Community College is soliciting applications for its sixth annual Student Leadership Academy. Participating students are selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process.
           
The 2012-2013 Student Leadership Academy will offer students the opportunity to learn about leadership from local and regional leaders. Participants will have the chance to identify their own leadership styles and learn how to use these styles effectively. Students will create a personal portfolio, which will be reviewed by Human Resource professionals who will give feedback to assist in developing a more polished presentation. In addition, students are asked to participate in a Student Leadership Project.

Sponsors of this year's Student Leadership Academy are Dr. Stuart B. Fountain and Dr. Alan S. Luria through the Randolph Community College Foundation.

For more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/studentlife/leadership_academy.php.

Liberty Information Session Scheduled for Aug. 23

Liberty residents who may have questions concerning the Randolph Community College Basic Skills classes beginning in Liberty later this month can stop by the Liberty Public Library between noon and 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23. Lorie McCroskey, RCC director of recruitment and student activities, and Basic Skills staff members will be available at the Library that day to answer questions about the Liberty classes or any other programs offered by RCC.
           
The Liberty Public Library is located at 239 S. Fayetteville Street in Liberty.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-16.php.

Randolph Community College Opens 50th School Year

Over 200 Randolph Community College faculty and staff members gathered for the school’s fall convocation on Aug. 9 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. The college opens its 50th year when classes begin Aug. 15.
           
Traditionally during the fall convocation, new faculty and staff are introduced, achievement awards are presented, and President Robert S. Shackleford introduces his initiatives for the year.
           
RCC Board of Trustees Chair Mac Sherrill welcomed the group on behalf of the Board and congratulated them on the recent achievement of meeting the North Carolina Community College Exceptional Institutional Performance standards for the fourth year in a row. “Our Board is extremely proud of you,” said Sherrill. “It has been said that it is not bragging if you can back it up, and I think you can back it up.”
          
In addition, RCC’s Excellence in Teaching and Staff Person of the Year award winners were unveiled. Dorothy Hans, English/reading instructor, was named the Excellence in Teaching winner. Other nominees were Cathy Beeson, Clyde Cash, Angela Cox, Dolores de Haro, Kevin Eames, Tom Jones, Todd Thompson, and Dacia Murphy-Price. Chad Williams, director of financial aid and veterans affairs, was named the Staff Person of the Year. Other nominees were Rose Chilson, Yacine Kout, Debbie Luck, Susan Scott, Janice Wassack, Cindi Goodwin, and Ken Kinley.

For more on the presidential initiatives, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-14.php.

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

Kennon Briggs, executive vice president for the North Carolina Community College System, 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 Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Asheboro High School Performing Arts Center. Student reflections will be given by Kathy Cottrell and Chris Moore, GED graduates.
          
Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president, will give a welcome. Recognition of honor students and the conferring of the diplomas will handled by Mac Sherrill, chairman of the RCC Board of Trustees; Anne B. Hockett, vice president for instructional services; and Amanda Byrd, dean of basic skills.
           
RCC Student Ambassadors Amanda Fritz, Rachel Harris, and Al Jones will serve as graduation marshals. Faculty marshals will be Shirley McClain and Melissa Woodell.

For a list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-10.php.

Randolph Community College Announces 2012 Summer Semester Honor Roll

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor List for the 2012 summer semester.
           
To be eligible, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours for the session, excluding Developmental Studies hours and proficiency hours with no incompletes, 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/2012/2012-08-09.php.

Randolph Community College Small Engine Repair Courses Set to Begin Aug. 20

Randolph Community College’s Corporate and Continuing Education Division will offer two small engine repair courses on the Asheboro Campus beginning Monday, Aug. 20.
          
“Power Equipment Mechanics,” a daytime course scheduled from 8 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Aug. 20 - Dec. 12, will provide an introduction into multicylinder units from engine design differences to centrifugal vacuum advance ignitions, whether it is a new engine or used power equipment that has been out of service. These engines are those used on riding mowers, small tractors, garden tillers, zero-turn mowers with various attachments, etc. The instructor will be Rayford Brady, owner of Tarheel Sales & Service in Asheboro, who has over 25 years of experience in engine repair.
           
“Small Engine Mechanics II” will provide further instruction into the parts and operations of small gasoline two- and four-stroke engines normally found on push mowers, riding mowers, small tractors, garden tillers, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, etc. This evening course will meet from 6-10 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Aug. 20 - Dec. 12. The instructor will be Mark Gilmore, owner of Goldston Small Engine Repair in Goldston, who has over 10 years of experience in small engine repair.
           
The registration fee for either of these courses is $176.25. Call 336-633-0268 or 336-862-7980 to register or for more information. Seating is limited.

Randolph Community College To Launch Courses in Liberty

Residents in the northeast corner of Randolph County will have greater access to educational opportunities through Randolph Community College courses being scheduled in Liberty. RCC will offer an English as a Second Language (ESL) course, an Adult Basic Education/General Educational Development (ABE/GED) course, and others as needed beginning in August. The classes are part of RCC’s outreach to outlying communities in Randolph County, one of President Robert Shackleford’s presidential initiatives last year.
           
Orientation/registration for the courses will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The classes will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Liberty Elementary School at 206 N. Fayetteville Street.
           
For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-02a.php.

Randolph Community College Meets “Exceptional” Standards for N.C. Community Colleges for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Randolph Community College was one of only two community colleges in North Carolina that achieved “Exceptional Institutional Performance (EIP)” standards for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Critical Success Factors report released by the North Carolina Community College System last week.
           
Of the 58 N.C. community colleges, 27 met or exceeded the System standard on all seven performance measures, with 16 of those colleges receiving recognition for Exceptional Institutional Performance. The exceptional rating indicates
• A college met or exceeded all seven performance measures;
• A college received at least a 70 percent passing rate on all licensure exams for first-time test takers;
• Students transferring from that college into the UNC System perform at a level equal to or above native UNC System students—this year’s standard was 88%.

“These performance measures are very challenging and many colleges never surpass them all even one time. To have surpassed every measure four consecutive years is a great testament to the quality and dedication of RCC’s faculty and staff. They are truly passionate about the success of our students, and I am very proud of them.” said RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2012/2012-08-02.php.