Elbert Lassiter New RCC VP for Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Randolph Community College introduced Elbert J. Lassiter as vice president for its new Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at a special meeting in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on Thursday afternoon. The new vice president for workforce development and continuing education will be responsible for the development and implementation of innovative workforce development, continuing education, and personal professional development programs that will meet the current and future needs of Randolph County’s economic development and corporate communities in fulfillment of the College mission, strategic priorities and goals.

RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. said the College community is very excited about Lassiter joining the RCC family. “His commitment to the community college system, his passion for workforce development, and his servant leadership style make him a perfect fit for RCC,” said Shackleford.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-22.php.

Randolph Community College Awards Honorary Degree to Ann Hoover

Ann Hoover receives honorary degree.

Randolph Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Mac Sherrill and President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. presented an honorary Humanities degree to community leader Ann Hoover during the College’s 2014 graduation ceremony held May 14 at Providence Grove High School gymnasium.
          
“Ann Hoover has been a vital part of the new levels reached in recent years by the Randolph Community College Foundation,” said Shackleford during the presentation. “She is a tireless advocate for the College throughout the community and regularly attends College and Foundation events in her role as a Foundation board member.”
           
Shackleford noted that for the past five years, Hoover has served as co-chair for the planning committee for the Foundation’s Dancing with the Randolph Stars event, which has brought in more than $500,000 for student scholarships. “She has personally worked to secure a multitude of sponsorships, and the level to which she has reached out into the community to promote this event is unmatched,” he said.
           
Hoover has served as president of the RCC Foundation since July 2013, and was vice president from 2011-2013. She has been a member of the RCC Foundation Board of Directors since 2008.

Randolph Community College Announces 2014 Spring Semester Academic Standing Lists

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2014 spring semester.
           
Curriculum students enrolled in 12 credit hours for the semester excluding college preparatory hours and proficiency hours who receive no incompletes and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 are eligible to be recognized on the following lists:
President’s List - GPA of 4.00
Dean’s List - GPA of 3.50-3.99
           
Curriculum students enrolled in at least six but less than 12 credit hours for the semester excluding college preparatory hours and proficiency hours who receive no incompletes and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and earn a grade point average of 3.50 – 4.00 are eligible to be recognized on the Academic Merit List.

For the list of students, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-19.php.

Randolph Community College’s ESTC Hosts Tactical Tracker School, Tactical Defense Academy

Randolph County and Asheboro City police officers and National Guardsmen from as far away as Indiana benefited from some unique training opportunities at Randolph Community College’s Emergency Services Training Center this week.
           
Twenty-four members of the Indiana National Guard were in Asheboro for two weeks to take part in Tactical Mantracking for Law Enforcement, Level I and Level II, training with Lawrence Wilkinson, president of the Tactical Tracker Training School in Angier, N.C.
The National Guardsmen stayed in local hotels and ate at local restaurants, contributing to the economy, noted Paul Goins, RCC’s Basic Law Enforcement Training director and coordinator of continuing education criminal justice classes. “The county’s investment in this training facility is paying off,” he said. Goins said the training focuses on giving members of the armed forces, law enforcement, homeland security, and search/recovery personnel the skills and confidence to track in any terrain.
           
In addition, Asheboro Police Department officers, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office deputies and several other agencies took part in a Tactical Defense Academy at the ESTC using a 180-degree virtual shooting simulator. The simulator replicates real-life deadly force situations utilizing hundreds of different possible scenarios. Users wear a belt that “shocks” them if they sustain virtual wounds. Verbal interaction with the computer system can determine scenario outcomes.
         
For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-16a.php.

Randolph Community College’s Egerton Receives UNCG Pacesetter Award

Charles A. “Chuck” Egerton Jr., department head for Randolph Community College’s Photographic Technology Department, received the 2014 HHS Pacesetter Award from the University of North Carolina School of Health and Human Sciences recently.
           
The HHS Pacesetter Award honors outstanding alumni of the school who have attained local, state or regional recognition through their achievements in scholarship, leadership or service, during their career, or through civic involvement.
           
“Charles Egerton is the quintessential graduate student, he has made a significant impact as an accomplished peace-builder, educator, and photographer,” said Dr. Cathryne Schmitz, chair of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at UNCG.
           
The award was presented to Egerton at the Alumni Awards and Reunion Reception in conjunction with the UNCG Reunion Weekend 2014 in mid April.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-16.php.

“Career Launch” for Graduating High School Students Set for May 20 at RCC

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development & Continuing Education Division is planning a Career Launch session from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, for graduating high school students who are unsure of their next step. The session will be held in the RCC Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Students can explore opportunities in a number of areas, including Accelerated Machining, Career College, College & Career Readiness, EMS, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Fire Academy, HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic/Electrical, Manicurist, Masonry and Carpentry, and Welding. These numerous programs and training courses can help students prepare for a job without having to enroll in a degree program.
           
Interested students and parents will have the time to discuss class options, explore employment potential, register for fall 2014 classes, and apply for scholarships. “All of the Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs are fast-tracked to careers and jobs, so several local and regional employers recruit from our population of job-ready and well-trained students,” said Bryle Hatch, coordinator of workforce development for RCC. In addition, he noted, several of the classes provide CE-to-CU credit, meaning that after a student successfully completes the continuing education course, they already have curriculum credit toward a degree, if and when they choose to pursue one at RCC.
           
For more information on the Career Launch session, contact RCC at 336-633-0268.

North Carolina A&T, University Center of Randolph County To Host Info Session on IT-Related Bachelor’s Degree at RCC on May 20

The demand for computer systems analysts in North Carolina is projected to rise 15% between 2010-2020, according to data from the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina. The median wage for those jobs, which typically require at least a bachelor’s degree, was $80,600 in North Carolina in 2012.
          
In a rapidly evolving technology industry, businesses, schools, and governments are in need of Information Technology professionals to maintain and improve their digital workspaces.
           
If you would like to put yourself in a position to take advantage of those openings and other job opportunities, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Randolph Community College, through the University Center of Randolph County, are offering dual enrollment to students to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology with a concentration in Information Technology.

For more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-15.php.

Randolph Community College Opens Aquaponics Lab for Tours May 15 and 16

Randolph Community College will be offering tours of its new aquaponics system May 15 and 16 as part of the Tour de Tanks initiative sponsored by The Aquaponics Association. Each year, many of The Aquaponics Association’s members across the country offer tours of their thriving aquaponics systems. This exciting event is an excellent opportunity for local communities to learn about aquaponic food production and the wide spectrum of aquaponics systems, from counter top to commercial production, said Bryan Marbert, department chair for sciences, health and physical education at RCC.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-09.php.

RCC’s 2014 Curriculum Graduation to be Held at Providence Grove High School on May 14

WXII-TV meteorologist Austin Caviness will be the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, in the Providence Grove High School gymnasium. Providence Grove is located at 5555 Mack Lineberry Road, Climax.
           
Over 480 students have applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring. Over 230 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony on May 14.
           
Because of the limited space in the gymnasium, RCC has issued four guest tickets for each graduate who is participating in the ceremony. Only ticketed guests will be allowed in the gymnasium. Overflow seating will be available in the Providence Grove High School auditorium with a live video feed for additional guests to watch the ceremony.

Five Randolph Community College Employees Complete Eighth President’s Leadership Academy

Five Randolph Community College employees completed the requirements of the President’s Educational Leadership Academy recently at RCC.
           
This is the eighth class to participate in the Academy, which is designed to help develop employee leadership skills. It was implemented in spring 2011 as part of President Robert Shackleford’s presidential initiatives. Employees participating this spring were Kelly H. Castelloe, system administrator II; Matthew S. Cox; payroll specialist; Kandi B. Hughes, data specialist for College and Career Readiness; Jennifer L. Macy, SACS liaison/director of Writing Across the Curriculum/instructor; and Dr. G. Warlock Vance, English/Reading instructor.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-05-06.php.