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.