Randolph Community College Foundation Sets Date for 2014 Dancing with the Randolph Stars

The Randolph Community College Foundation has announced the date for its 2014 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, May 31, 2014, at the AVS Catering & Banquet Centre.

Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for Randolph Community College students. The 2013 event netted over $120,000 for scholarships, according to Vickie Gallimore, who will be co-chairing the planning committee along with Ann Hoover again this year. For more information, contact Lorie McCroskey, director of development, at 336-633-1118.

Randolph Community College’s United Warriors Club Sets Veterans Day Event

Randolph Community College’s United Warriors Club is planning a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m.-12 noon in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The public is invited.
           
The United Warriors Club, a student organization, provides a network of support to military veterans, their families, and civilian supporters. The goals of the group include educating the college community about the experiences of military veterans and working with college administration to meet the needs of student veterans; promoting academic support, fellowship, and community volunteer opportunities; addressing student veterans concerns through meetings, advocacy, social and recreational activities; and providing a sense of camaraderie among student veterans and promoting an understanding of student veterans issues.
           
The ceremony will open with remarks from Dr. James W. Kelley, vice president of student services, the posting of the colors by the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps), and the singing of the National Anthem. Mark Strider, instructor of Global Logistics, will introduce guest speaker Tony Richardson of the Asheboro Police Department. The Armed Forces Medley will be played with veterans standing during their respective branch songs. RCC President Robert S. Shackleford will provide closing remarks. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
           
The Asheboro Campus is at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit from Highway 220 Bypass/I-73/I-74 and follow the signs.

November Randolph Community College Small Business Center Seminars Include Classes in Seagrove and Ramseur

Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center continues its series of free informational seminars in November for owners of small businesses or those considering opening their own businesses. The month’s offerings include classes in Seagrove and Ramseur.
          
The first seminar in November will provide a thorough overview of fundraising. “Nonprofit Fundraising,” scheduled for 6-9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, will cover all aspects of fundraising, including corporate giving, special events, individual giving, grant writing, and details such as recordkeeping and donor recognition. The seminar, which will be held in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus, will be taught by Greta Lint. 
           
Get the basics in “10 Steps to Starting a Small Business,” with instructor Jim Myers, which covers the steps you need to take to make your dream become a reality and what you must know before you commit yourself and your money. The seminar will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Seagrove Public Library.

For more classes and information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-23.php.

Randolph Community College Foundation Announces 2013-14 Ambassadors, Rotary Scholar

The Randolph Community College Foundation has announced the 2013-2014 Foundation Ambassadors and Randolph Rotary Scholar. The students are selected through a competitive interview process, according to Joyce Wolford, director of Foundation operations. Eligible students may be nominated by a staff or faculty member and also may self-nominate.
           
The Randolph Rotary Scholar is Jennifer Martinez of Asheboro. The Foundation Ambassadors are Connor Bryant of Asheboro, Michael Dunn of Asheboro, Sheryl Pugh of Franklinville, and Monica Spencer of Asheboro.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-18.php.

University Center Night Set for Nov. 7 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College is gearing up for its 10th University Center Night, planned for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Through the University Center of Randolph County, which was formed by RCC in August 2008, students can earn bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees in selected fields of study without traveling outside of Randolph County. Representatives from five local colleges and universities will be available to talk to students about their respective programs.
           
For more about this event, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-17.php.

Greene has Article Published in Social Media Peer Journal

Shelley W. Greene of Highfalls, associate vice president for institutional advancement at Randolph Community College, has published an article in the Journal of Digital & Social Media Marketing, a major peer-reviewed journal for those involved in the marketing of products and services using digital channels.

The article, titled “Long Live the Relationship,” appears in the Practitioner Papers section of the August 2013 edition of the journal. It focuses on building relationships with consumers through social media.

Greene earned a B.A. in Mass Communication/Marketing from Campbell University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and completed her Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communication in West Virginia University’s online master’s program, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

Randolph Community College Introduces New Course for Randolph County Educators

The most effective teachers promote the success of their students by first creating a classroom culture and management style that promotes learning in a safe, orderly, and productive environment, according to Lisa Bock, director of RCC’s Archdale Center.
           
“For teachers wishing to gain new skills and proven strategies in improving the learning climate of the classroom, Randolph Community College’s new ‘Classroom Management/Positive Classroom Culture’ course is a must,” she said.
           
For more on this class and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-08.php.

Randolph Community College Offers Free Math Prep Course in Asheboro and Archdale

Need a math refresher before entering college? Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness program has scheduled another math refresher course this fall to help students gain foundational skills. The aim is to prepare students for developmental or curriculum courses, said Ashley Moody, director of adult basic education/adult high school programs.        

Topics to be covered in the Math Prep course include fractions, decimals, percentages, and pre-algebra.         

This six-week class is free of charge and is scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Oct. 28 through Dec. 4. Students can choose from two different class times—9 a.m.-12 noon or 5:30-8:30 p.m. The class is available at both the Asheboro Campus and the Archdale Center.      

For more information or to register, call the Asheboro Campus at 336-633-0106 or the Archdale center at 336-862-7980.

A Vision for Success: Randolph Community College Student Pursues MBA

By Clark Adams, RCC English/Communication instructor

Shannon Satterfield

Although he was born with achromatopsia (a rare hereditary vision disorder that affects one person in 33,000 in the United States), at age 41, Asheboro-native Shannon Satterfield has never lost sight of his dream of obtaining a master’s degree in Business Administration. In fact, that dream drew closer to reality when he graduated from Salem College in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through the University Center of Randolph County and enrolled in Liberty University’s MBA program this past August. However, Satterfield will be the first to admit that the path has not always been so clear. 
           
As a middle school and high school student, Satterfield had visions of majoring in music in college and becoming a professional pianist. However, his academics were not a priority at that stage of his life. He attended Fayetteville Street Christian School from kindergarten to the eighth grade and then attended Southwestern Randolph High School, where he graduated in 1992. He describes his grades in high school as mediocre at best. Upon graduation, Satterfield enrolled at Randolph Community College, taking college transfer courses in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Extension program and planned to transfer and enroll in the School of Music at UNCG. “When I enrolled at RCC in 1992, my grades were not important to me. My studies were not a priority and other things were important,” Satterfield recently recalled. In fact, he did not complete the program. As he puts it, “Life happened.”

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-04.php.

Michael Traister Photo Exhibit Opens at Randolph Community College

Cleatus on Leisure Island. Photo by Michael Traister.

Randolph Community College’s Photographic Technology department is hosting an exhibition of photographs by alumnus Michael Traister. The images are part of the book, “Sock Monkey Dreams,” a collaboration with authors Whitney Shroyer and Letitia Walker published by Viking Studio Press in 2005.
           
Traister is a 1991 graduate of RCC’s Commercial Photography program and works as a photographer for Brunk Auctions in Asheville. The show will be open during class hours through Nov. 22 in RCC’s Photography Imaging Center.
          
The show is part of an initiative to host photo exhibits from alumni and other prominent photographers designed to enrich the experience of RCC students and the community.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-10-02.php.

Randolph Community College Courses Designed to Develop the Whole Person

Randolph Community College’s Corporate and Continuing Education Division offers a wide variety of courses that can help Randolph County residents achieve a work/life balance. Several courses set to begin in October offer that opportunity, according to Bryle Hatch, coordinator of workforce development at RCC. They include courses in Windows/Microsoft Office, Basic Spanish, Yoga, and Photography. “Balancing life can sometimes be difficult,” said Hatch. “We are trying to serve the whole person through courses at RCC.”
           
“Yoga for the Mind, Body, and Soul,” which will meet from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19, is an introductory yoga course for beginners taught by a certified instructor. Course time will be spent on breathing techniques and practicing basic yoga movement. The cost is $30.
           
Well-known RCC Photographic Technology instructor Ashley Fetner will teach “Introduction to Photography” from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 15 - Dec. 17. Students will learn basic camera operation and use of digital technology to produce original photography in this course, which costs $70.
           
“Windows 8 & Microsoft Office 2013,” scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 16 - Dec. 18, will allow students to become familiar with this new operating system and software. The $70 course will enhance the learner’s computer skills and teach the new functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
           
Always wanted to learn Spanish? “Basic Spanish for Beginners” is designed for individuals with little or no Spanish-speaking skills. Students will begin with the basics and eventually learn to formulate sentences and use basic Spanish terminology and phrases. This class will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 21 - Dec. 16. Tuition is $70.
          
All of these courses will be held on the Asheboro Campus at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Sign up today by calling 336-633-0268.