Randolph Community College Beginner’s Horseback Riding Course to Start Jan. 14

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to learn to ride a horse, Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has the course for you.
 
“Horseback Riding I” will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 18. The six-week course, which will be held at the Circle C Equestrian Center in Sophia, will provide horseback riding lessons for beginners or those needing refresher training.

For more information and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1466-horseback-riding-jan.html.

Randolph Community College ServSafe Class for Restaurant Workers Set for Jan. 11-12

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a ServSafe course in January. The two-day class will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 11 and 12, in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. Registration is $70, plus $89.61 for a textbook.

The ServSafe program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks restaurant managers face every day. Years of experience and inside knowledge of the foodservice industry are at the core of the course, exams and materials.

For more on this program and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1462-servsafe.html.

Six RCC Employees Complete 13th President’s Leadership Academy

Six Randolph Community College employees completed the requirements of the President’s Educational Leadership Academy in the 2016 fall semester at RCC.

This is the 13th class to participate in the Academy, which is designed to help develop employee leadership skills. Employees participating this fall were Beth Arnold, system administrator; Rebekah Kingston, student services counselor; Bryan Marbert, department head for Sciences/Health/Physical Education; Garret Parker, department head for Computer-Integrated Machining; Anna Phillips, department head for Radiography; and Deanna Schrader, admissions evaluator. 

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1461-pela-fall2016.html.

2016 College and Career Readiness Graduation Held Dec. 14 at RCC

Peggie Cassidy, who earned both her GED and a Nursing Assistant certificate from Randolph Community College, was the guest speaker at RCC’s College and Career Readiness graduation held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Twelve students participated in Wednesday’s ceremony out of 33 High School Equivalency graduates and 6 Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible.

Also speaking at the graduation ceremony were Adult High School Diploma graduates Teresa Jaimes and Regina Street.


For more on this story and the list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1458-dec-2016-ccr-graduation.html.

RCC Sets Basic Computer/Office Courses for Spring Semester

Randolph Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a variety of basic computer courses during the spring semester to help those who work in office environments. The Human Resource Development courses are fee-waived for those who are unemployed, have been notified of impending layoff, or met other eligibility requirements.

“Career Exploration: Administrative Assistant” is designed to provide students with an understanding and knowledge base for becoming entry-level administrative assistants in business, education, and healthcare settings. Class time will focus on verbal and written communication skills, computer training, office management, team building, and career planning. Students will also work to enhance and build job readiness skills. This course will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through March 8, at the Goodwill Community Resource Center on East Dixie Drive.

“Computer Skills: Level I” is designed to fully introduce the computer to learners for the first time. Students will focus on all functions of the computer, including using the current Windows operating system, Microsoft Office software, internet searches, and basic keyboarding. Other topics covered include creating resumes, cover letters, setting up and using email accounts, and basic awareness of technology scams. The course will be offered on the Asheboro Campus from 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesday, Jan. 9 – March 8. A second section will be offered from 9 a.m.-12 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 10 – March 7 at Goodwill.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1457-computer-spring.html.

Welding Courses Scheduled for Jan./Feb. at Randolph Community College

Welding courses scheduled for the spring semester at Randolph Community College include Basic Welding, MIG 1, and a new Basic Fabrication course offered by the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division.

Two Basic Welding courses have been scheduled at the Archdale Center. The first course (#59648), which is designed to teach basic gas metal arc welding safety, fundamentals and techniques, is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 4. The second class (#59649) will also meet from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 11. Cost is $110.55.

RCC will offer a MIG 1 class (#58888) on the Asheboro Campus from 5-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through May 3. This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Basic Welding is a prerequisite, and the total cost is $240.55.

For more on these classes and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1455-welding-jan2017.html.

Application Deadline Jan. 1 for RCC Firefighter Academy Beginning Jan. 17 at ESTC

Randolph Community College’s next Firefighter Academy, for ages 18 and above, will begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, at RCC’s Emergency Services Training Center. Students will train Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Jan. 17 through May.

This program, which prepares students for employment as a firefighter, is 614 hours and covers all topics required by the N.C. Fire Commission for certification. It also covers the requirements for HazMat Operations and N.C. Technical Rescuer. There is a required physical training aspect to this class. When completed, students affiliated with a department are certified as N.C. Firefighters. On a space-available basis, volunteer firefighters can take individual topics for certification.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1453-firefighter-academy.html.

Mac Sherrill Named to ACCT Nominating Committee

Mac Sherrill

Mac Sherrill, chair of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees, was elected a member of the Regional Nominating Committee for the Southern Region of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) at the Community College Leadership Congress in New Orleans recently.

Sherrill was elected to the five-member committee at the Southern Regional Caucus and Meeting on Oct. 7, 2016. Regional Nominating Committee members serve two-year terms and nominate one or more nominees for regional director from the region to serve on the ACCT Board of Directors. They may also support director-at-large candidates. Regional Nominating Committees are also responsible for nominating one or more nominees to the ACCT Diversity Committee.

The ACCT is a nonprofit educational organization of governing boards, representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States and beyond. Located in Washington, D.C., ACCT is a major voice of community college trustees to the presidential administration, U.S. Congress, the Departments of Education and Labor and more.

Sherrill has been a member of RCC’s Board of Trustees since 1997.

RCC Human Services Technology Students Attend State Conference

A large group Randolph Community College Human Services Technology students along with their department head, Scott Smith, and adjunct instructor, Cathleen Hedgecock, recently attended the North Carolina Organization for Human Services Fall Conference in Albemarle.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1451-human-services-conference.html.

Randolph Community College Inducts 69 Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Beta Theta Rho, the local Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Randolph Community College, welcomed 69 new members during its Fall Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Zeno Phu, Beta Theta Rho treasurer, led the Pledge of Allegiance while Lilith Ward, secretary, presented the invocation. Clark Adams, RCC English/Communication instructor and one of the chapter advisors, welcomed the crowd and explained the mission and purpose of Phi Theta Kappa, noting the four hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa: leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service. 

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1450-ptk-fall-2016.html.

‘RCC Presents’ Plans Tree Lighting/Holiday Concert Nov. 30

Back Creek Dixie Band

Randolph Community College invites the community to its “RCC Presents” 9th annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus. The RCC Presents cultural arts series receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Children will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the RCC plaza beginning at 4:30 pm. There will also be refreshments and games sponsored by the RCC Campus Store. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. outside the LRC, with the concert in the auditorium directly following. This year, the Holiday Concert will feature the Back Creek Dixie Band of Asheboro.

The event is free and open to the public.

RCC’s Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-I74 and follow the signs.

RCC Magazine Wins Gold at Community College Conference

Randolph Community College was awarded a Gold Medallion Award at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Conference recently. The 1st-place award was for the Randolph Community College and RCC Foundation magazine. Colleges were asked to submit any two consecutive issues within the entry year for the magazine category. RCC submitted the fall 2015 and summer 2016 magazines.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1445-magazine-gold.html.

Shackleford Named One of the Most Influential People in the Triad

Dr. Robert Shackleford

Randolph Community College President Robert S. Shackleford was honored as one of the “Most Influential People in the Triad” by the Triad Business Journal this week.

“Each year we recognize leaders in the Triad who not only help their organizations succeed, they help the Triad region thrive,” said Ollie Chandhok, market president and publisher of the Journal, in his congratulatory letter. “The Triad Business Journals’ Most Influential People in the Triad is one of the most important groups of leaders we recognize all year.”

Those chosen were honored at a private reception on Oct. 27. This is the 13th edition of the Triad’s Most Influential People section; the first year highlighted 50 people, focusing narrowly on business leaders. According to the publication, the list has grown over the years to include other leaders “whose decisions and actions hold serious implications for the region’s economic viability.” This year’s list includes 97 leaders.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1444-shackleford-most-influential.html.

Retired U.S. Navy Officer Gary Chadwell to Speak at RCC Veterans Day Event Nov. 8

Gary Chadwell

Retired Chief Petty Officer Gary Chadwell, U.S. Navy, will be the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-12 noon in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on RCC’s Asheboro Campus. A luncheon will be served afterward. The public is invited.

Chadwell joined the U.S. Navy in 1980 and started his military career in Orlando, Florida. He completed electronics school in Chicago, Yeoman A school in Meridian, Mississippi, and basic submarine training in Groton, Connecticut. He was stationed in San Diego, California, on the USS Stein before being transferred to Bangor, Washington, where he served on three (Ohio Class) missile submarines. He was later stationed and retired at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where he served on two fast attack (Los Angeles Class) submarines.

After serving for 25 years, he retired in February 2005 and returned to his hometown of Fayetteville, where he was a high school social studies teacher for over 10 years.

The Davis Corporate Training Center is located in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

New Course at Randolph Community College Archdale Focuses on Changing Funeral Industry

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will offer a one-day course on Nov. 10 focusing on the changing funeral industry.

“Meeting the Funeral Service Needs of a Changing Population” is designed to provide education and understanding about the societal changes and trends (particularly with certain age groups) that are affecting the funeral profession and suggest possible solutions for addressing them.

This information will help funeral directors and others in the industry communicate more effectively with and assist family members of the deceased as well as individuals who are planning their own funeral services. It will also cover marketing materials and marketing strategies, updating or developing a website, strengthening presence on social media, and planning for the future.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1441-funeral-industry.html.

Randolph Community College Adds Second Test for High School Equivalency Diploma

The College and Career Readiness Department at Randolph Community College has added an alternative test for students seeking their high school equivalency diploma.

The ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) is more accessible to some because it offers both a paper-pencil and a computer-based test, according to Tatiana Dawkins, coordinator of assessments/chief high school equivalency examiner at RCC. The GED Testing Service changed to a computer-based test a few years ago. RCC is only offering the paper-based HiSET at this time, but expects to add the computer-based test.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1440-hiset-test.html.

Notary Public Course Set for Nov. 8 & 10 at RCC Randleman Center

Randolph Community College will offer a Notary Public Education course on Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 10, at the Randleman Center. This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public.

The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. In this course, you will learn what you may and may not do as a notary public. Students must be 18 years of age or legally emancipated; speak, read, and write English; possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and live or work in the state. A textbook is required and will be available for purchase at the first class.

The class will meet from 6-9:30 p.m. both evenings at the Randleman Center, which is located at 100 Hilliary Street. The registration fee is $70, plus $28.25 for the textbook.

For more information or to register, call 336-862-7980.

Randolph Community College Dedicates Gene Haas Computer-Integrated Machining Institute

Randolph Community College officially renamed its machining program and lab the Gene Haas Computer-Integrated Machining Institute on Friday morning, Oct.7, during a ceremony in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. Peter Zierhut, vice president of Haas Automation, was on hand to present a “big check” representing a $1 million gift to RCC, which will be used to expand the machining program, according to Dr. Robert S. Shackleford, RCC president.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1438-haas-computer-integrated-institute.html.

Eleven Students Chosen for RCC 10th Annual Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy

Eleven students have been chosen for Randolph Community College’s Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy based on a competitive process that considered leadership experience, leadership potential, and a letter of reference from a faculty member. The group includes seven traditional RCC students and four Randolph Early College High School students.

The participants completed their first session on Saturday, Oct. 1, which included team-building exercises led by Jeremy Jackson, associate director of camp operations at Camp Caraway, and his wife, Michelle; and a presentation by RCC President Robert S. Shackleford on the topic “Portraits of  Leadership.” A second session scheduled for Oct. 13 will include a presentation on group dynamics by Dr. Joanne Buck, department chair for English and Humanities at Guilford Technical Community College; and a session on Servant Leadership by Dr. J.W. Kelley, RCC vice president for student services.

For more on this story and a list of participants, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1435-10th-student-leadership.html.

RCC Campus Store Involved in National Study – Survey Dates Oct. 3-21

Randolph Community College’s Campus Store is currently participating in Student Watch™, a national research initiative that gauges college student attitudes and behaviors concerning course materials, online learning and technology.

Student Watch is funded by the NACS Foundation, a subsidiary of the National Association of College Stores.

RCC students are encouraged to participate in the survey by going to www.studentwatch.org from Oct. 3 through Oct. 21. As an incentive to participate, one respondent from RCC’s campus will win $50 gift card to the campus store. Additionally, one participant will win an “RCC Spirit Pack” including some great RCC clothes and merchandise. Every student who completes the survey at participating schools across the country will be entered to win a grand prize of $1,000.

“We are excited to take part in this national research initiative,” said Chad Conville, director of auxiliary services for RCC. “On a local level, the results of the survey will help our store better meet student needs and evaluate our performance.”

The study is being conducted on more than 60 campuses across the United States and Canada, with a focus on helping college stores better understand the evolution of course materials, how they can best support their students, and how technology and online learning will play a role in the future of higher education.

The survey link will also be sent to students via their RCC email accounts. For more information, please contact the RCC Campus Store at 336-633-0236.

Randolph Community College Invites Students to Participate in FAFSA Day Oct. 29

Randolph Community College will be participating in FAFSA Day for the 2017-2018 academic year on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

The free FAFSA Day is taking place earlier than in years past, according to Joey Trogdon, assistant director of financial aid and veterans affairs for RCC, because of federal regulation changes. Students can file their FAFSAs earlier, as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017, and students can use earlier income information. For the 2017-18 FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income information, rather than their 2016 income information.

On FAFSA Day, college financial aid officers and other volunteers will help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms over the internet. FAFSA Day is a program offered by College Foundation of North Carolina and the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators each year.

The program is open to students who plan to attend college in the 2017-18 academic year. RCC’s event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 29, in Rooms 106 and 108 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. The event is free and students should register for FAFSA Day by calling the College Foundation of North Carolina toll free at 1-866-866-CFNC or by going to http://www.cfnc.org/FAFSAday.

Participants should bring their completed 2015 federal 1040 tax forms and W-2 forms (dependent students should bring a copy of their parents’ completed 2015 federal 1040 tax forms and W-2 forms). In addition to tax information, each student and one parent of a dependent should obtain a FSA ID prior to FAFSA Day from the U.S. Department of Education at https://fsaid.ed.gov/.

It is helpful (though not required) for attendees to complete as much of the 2017-18 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet as possible and then bring it with them on FAFSA Day.

RCC’s Continuing Education and Industrial Center is located at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Shirley McAnulty Appointed to Randolph Community College Board of Trustees

Shirley Davis McAnulty of Asheboro was recently appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the North Carolina Governor’s Office. McAnulty signed her oath of office at the Sept. 15 meeting of the Board held in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. She was appointed to a four-year term ending June 30, 2020.

McAnulty has been a member of the American Business Women’s Association for 36 years and has served that organization as secretary, treasurer, vice president, president, and District IV secretary. She has also held offices in the Robbins Woman’s Club and the Altavista Woman’s Club.

She is a member of the Central United Methodist Church, where she is a secretary of the church council. She has been a member of the United Methodist Women for seven years, holding the offices of district secretary and secretary of program resources.

McAnulty earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting from Randolph Technical College. Her interests include reading, volunteering, gardening, and sports.

Randolph Community College Schedules Real Estate Classes in Asheboro

Randolph Community College will be offering several real estate courses beginning in October at the Asheboro Campus.

“General Real Estate Update” fulfills the annual continuing education credit for Real Estate Brokers as mandated by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The Commission changes the subject matter of this course each year. The course will be offered from 8 a.m.-12 noon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Room 103 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC) on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $45.

For additional courses and more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1431-real-estate-courses.html.

Randolph Community College Beginner’s Horseback Riding Course to Start Oct. 7

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a Horseback Riding course beginning Oct. 7 through the Archdale Center. The six-week course, which will be held at the Circle C Equestrian Center in Sophia, will provide horseback riding lessons for beginners or those needing refresher training.

Students will learn to properly groom, tack and prepare a horse to ride. They will also learn the basic foundations of riding in a balanced seat at gaits appropriate for their skill and comfort level as determined by the instructor.

For more information on this course and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1429-horseback-riding-course.html.

ACS, RCC, RCSS Announce Second “Pathways to Prosperity” Project

Asheboro City Schools, Randolph Community College, and the Randolph County School System unveiled a second pathway in their partnership project, Pathways to Prosperity, at a joint press conference on Aug. 24 in RCC’s Health & Science Center.

The project is based on a report, “Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century,” released in 2011 by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In the report, school systems are “called to align Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses with area and state labor market demands and create a system of career-focused pathways that span the last years of high school and at least one year of postsecondary education or training that leads to an industry-recognized certification or credential.”

The three school systems debuted the project in 2015 with four pathways for advanced manufacturing jobs. The latest initiative will focus on health care jobs. 

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1425-pathways-to-prosperity.html.

Randolph Community College Introduces Mental Health First Aid Course

Randolph Community College will host a Mental Health First Aid course for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 102 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and describes common supports. This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

For more about this course and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1423-mental-health-first-aid.html.

Garris Appointed to N.C. Student Success Center Advisory Board

Daffie Garris

Daffie H. Garris, vice president for administrative services at Randolph Community College since July 2006, has been appointed to serve on the North Carolina Student Success Center Advisory Board.

In January 2016, the Jobs for the Future (JFF) announced that North Carolina will be one of five states to launch Student Success Centers, supported by a $2.5 million investment from The Kresge Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The North Carolina Community College System is receiving $250,000 a year for the next two years for the project.

JFF is a national nonprofit that works to ensure educational and economic opportunity for all.

The new North Carolina Student Success Center will serve as a resource hub for shared learning, technical assistance, idea generation, and policy advocacy for all 58 colleges to advance, scale, and sustain statewide student success and completion efforts.


For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1420-garris-student-success-board.html.

Ballance to Speak at Free “Market Your Small Business” Seminar Sept. 15 at Archdale Center

If you are one of those people who would rather eat live insects than market your business, you’re not alone. Most small business owners feel the same way, according to Emily Ballance, professional speaker and entrepreneur who has successfully owned and marketed two businesses for more than 25 years.

Ballance will be speaking on “Inexpensive and Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business,” Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the RCC Archdale Center, 110 Park Drive, Archdale. The seminar, sponsored by the Randolph Community College Small Business Center, is free and open to the public. For questions or to register, visit www.ncsbc.net or contact Daniel Farmer, Small Business Center director, at dkfarmer@randolph.edu or 336-633-0240.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1415-ballance-sbc-seminar.html.

RCC’s Kirsten Stovall to Serve on State Board of Community Colleges

Kirsten Stovall

Kirsten Faith Stovall of Liberty was recently appointed to the State Board of Community Colleges. Stovall will serve as the student representative on the State Board for the 2016-17 academic year by virtue of her role as president of the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association (N4CSGA). She will serve on the State Board’s Programs Committee.

The N4CSGA is made of up of the Student Government Associations of all 58 community colleges in North Carolina and works to represent the interests of students across the system. RCC has two additional students serving as officers of the N4CSGA: Brandon Watt of Asheboro, secretary (RCC SGA’s public information officer) and Sean Ponder of Franklinville, parliamentarian (RCC SGA’s president).

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1414-stovall-state-board.html.

Randolph Community College Set to Open New Cosmetology Center on Asheboro Campus

Randolph Community College will unveil another amazing example of the value of retrofitting vs. new construction when it opens its new Cosmetology Center for classes later this month. Most RCC courses start Monday, Aug. 15, but Cosmetology students will begin on Aug. 30 to allow RCC staff to complete the move and a state inspection, according to Suzanne Rohrbaugh, vice president for instructional services.

Like its Continuing Education and Industrial Center neighbor, the 10,865-square-foot facility at 503 Industrial Park Avenue on the Asheboro Campus has been transformed from an old factory/warehouse building into a dynamic, beautiful learning environment.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1413-new-cosmetology-center.html.

Veterinary Assisting Course Begins Sept. 12 at Randolph Community College Randleman Center

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is offering a new Veterinary Assisting course at the Randleman Center.

Course topics will include veterinary rules and regulations, medical terminology, anatomy, care, handling, behavior, and restraint of small animals. Other topics will cover diseases, neoplasia, toxicities, preventative health and wellness, breeds, and surgical room procedures. A minimum of 18 years of age is required, and high school completion or equivalent is recommended.

The course (#57799) will meet from 12-3 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 14, in Room 103 at the Randleman Center at 100 Hilliary Street. Registration fee is $125.55.

For more information and to register, call 336-862-7980.

New Teacher Renewal Courses This Fall at RCC

Randolph Community College has added two new courses to its selection of teacher renewal courses this fall. “Leaping Lessons,” a class designed to provide teachers with strategies to make their lessons leap off the page and bring life, engagement, and comprehension to students’ learning, is scheduled for 9 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $70.

The second course, “Reading Restoration,” will provide teachers practical strategies for struggling and reluctant readers. Each week, teachers will read articles from scholars in literacy education and discuss their theory as it relates to best practices and students’ needs. This hybrid/online course will meet on-campus only twice, from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 10, on the Asheboro Campus. The remainder of the course will be online. It also costs $70.

To learn more about these and other teacher renewal courses at RCC, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1407-teacher-renewal.html.

RCC To Host Free Seminar for Clergy and Community Leaders on Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Health on Aug. 25

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is offering a free course for clergy, community leaders, and resource providers on understanding substance abuse, addiction, and mental health. “Clergy & Community: Resource Training for Substance Abuse Awareness” will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at RCC’s Continuing Education & Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus.

The project, co-sponsored by Project Lazarus of Randolph, will provide local clergy and community leaders with information on how they can serve their respective populations by being a resource in understanding addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues affecting our local populations. The goal is to encourage leaders to connect those with any substance abuse concern to the proper resources here in Randolph County, according to Bryle Hatch, RCC’s director of workforce development and continuing education.

Breakfast will be provided. For more information, call 336-633-0268.

RCC Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Aug. 31

New students starting classes at Randolph Community College this fall, returning RCC students, and Randolph Early College High School juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for Randolph Community College’s 10th annual Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy, which begins Saturday, Sept. 17 with a team building activity. Participating students are selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The Academy is named after local leaders Dr. Stuart Fountain and Dr. Alan Luria, who have supported the Student Leadership Academy since its inception in 2008.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1405-2016-17-student-leadership.html.

RCC Announces 2016 Summer Session Academic Standing Lists

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2016 summer session.

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.

To see the list of names, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1394-2016-summer-academic-list.html.

Sara Michael

Sara Kathleen Michael of Liberty has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2016-2017 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.

Michael, a graduate of Providence Grove High School, plans to study nursing at RCC. She was chosen from among the 2016-2017 Presidential Scholar applicants for the $1,000 scholarship.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1393-2016-retiree-scholarship.html.

RCC Trustees Honor Dr. Alan Luria With 2016 Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Alan Luria, a retired Trustee and former member of the RCC Foundation Board, was honored by the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on July 21 with the 2016 Distinguished Service Award prior to the Board’s annual meeting at the Asheboro Campus. Dr. Luria served on the RCC Board of Trustees from July 1999 until June 2014.

RCC Board of Trustees Chair Mac Sherrill said that during Dr. Luria’s time on the board, “He never hesitated to advocate for Randolph Community College.”

He noted that Dr. Luria was also instrumental in founding RCC’s Student Leadership Academy, which was renamed for him and Dr. Stuart Fountain, the other founding donor. He continues to donate faithfully each year to the Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy. “We are honored to recognize his passion for students and our community college,” said Sherrill.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1392-2016-dsa-award.html.

State Employees Credit Union Foundation Funds RCC Continuing Education Scholarships

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has received funding from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation for 10 Continuing Education scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year. Ten students will be eligible for scholarships of $750 each. This is the fourth year that the SECU Foundation has provided these scholarship funds to RCC.

For more on these scholarships and how to apply, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1391-secu-ce-scholarships.html.

Pfeiffer University Education Open House Aug. 3 at RCC Asheboro Campus

Pfeiffer University’s Division of Education will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at Randolph Community College, from 4-6 p.m., for adults interested earning a bachelor of arts in elementary education or bachelor of arts in special education and becoming licensed teachers. Classes will start on Aug. 15 at RCC. The informational meeting will be held in the Administration/Education Center, Room 109, on RCC’s Asheboro Campus.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1388-pfeiffer-rcc-open-house.html.

Randolph Community College Foundation Announces 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2016-2017 school year. Abigail Jordan Baynes of Asheboro, a home school graduate; Megan Esla Faulkner of Southwestern Randolph High School; Chasity Lou Hartke of Randleman High School; Alyssa Brook Hollady of Faith Christian School; and Morgan Rhae Kinney of Eastern Randolph High School will receive two-year RCC scholarships through the Presidential Scholars program funded by the Randolph Community College Foundation.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1387-2016-presidential-scholars.html.

Rohrbaugh Named Randolph Community College Vice President for Instructional Services

Suzanne Rohrbaugh

Suzanne Y. Rohrbaugh has joined Randolph Community College as vice president for instructional services. In this position, Rohrbaugh will serve as RCC’s chief academic officer and provide leadership for and oversight of the development, management, assessment, and quality improvement of the College’s curriculum instructional programs and services including certificate, diploma, and degree credit programs; developmental education; distance learning; and learning resources/library.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1386-rohrbaugh-vp-is.html.

Basic Welding Courses Scheduled for July, Aug., Oct. at RCC Asheboro and Archdale

Students wanting to learn basic welding skills can take advantage of a Basic Welding course at Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus or the Archdale Center, with sections starting in July, August and October.

The first section (#58217) will meet from 6-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, July 25-Aug. 4, on the Asheboro Campus. Two classes are set for the Archdale Center: the first (#58233) will meet from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 20, Aug. 27, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17; and the second will meet from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.

This class is designed to teach basic Gas Metal Arc welding safety, fundamentals and techniques. The class is a required prerequisite to the Continuing Education MIG 1 class.

The total cost of the course is $110.55. Call 336-862-7980 to register.

Randolph Community College Portrait Photo Students To Showcase Work July 20-22

Portrait by Chelsea Mehalek

Randolph Community College’s 2016 Portrait Studio Management students are inviting the public to view their final portfolios at the school July 20-22.

The portfolios will be available for viewing in the 2nd-year portrait bays in the Photography Imaging Center on the Asheboro Campus from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, July 20 and 21, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, July 22.

Portfolios from the following students will be on display (all hometowns are North Carolina unless otherwise indicated): Rebekah Cross, Charlotte; Chelsea Mehalek, Efland; Sarah Mitchell, Rockwell; Javas Reid, Greensboro; Melea Schneider, Greensboro; and Tasha Thomas, Durham.

RCC’s nationally known Photographic Technology program offers three concentrations: Commercial Photography, Photojournalism, and Portrait Studio Management. For more information on the programs, visit www.randolph.edu/photo.

RCC’s Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue.

Notary Public Course Set for July 19 & 21 at RCC Randleman Center

Randolph Community College will offer a Notary Public Education course on Tuesday and Thursday, July 19 and 21, at the Randleman Center. This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public.

The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. In this course, you will learn what you may and may not do as a notary public. Students must be 18 years of age or legally emancipated; speak, read, and write English; possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and live or work in the state. A textbook is required and will be available for purchase at the first class.

The class will meet from 6-9:30 p.m. both evenings at the Randleman Center, which is located at 100 Hilliary Street. The registration fee is $70, plus $28.25 for the textbook.

For more information or to register, call 336-862-7980.

Over 30 Attend Randolph Community College High School Leadership Academy

Participants in the 2016 RCC High School Leadership Academy, sponsored by the RCC Foundation, pose with RCC President Robert Shackleford under the JB Davis Bell and Clock Tower in front of the Foundation Conference Center.

Thirty-one area high school students took part in the third annual Randolph Community College High School Leadership Academy, sponsored by the RCC Foundation, on June 14 on RCC’s Asheboro Campus.

The leadership development program for rising ninth graders, which is modeled after RCC’s college-level Student Leadership Academy, focused on topics such as the definition of leadership; team building; personality types and leadership styles; networking/public speaking; and situational leadership, according to Lorie McCroskey, RCC’s director of development. 

Participating students and their high schools were the following:
Asheboro High School – Payton Buttrey, Sarah Lynn Ficquette, Jonah Hydzik, Gabriel Ruiz, Georgia Shipley, Olivia Tyler.
Eastern Randolph High School – Haven Berbaum, Ellen Lane Moore, Carter Ray Moore.
Providence Grove High School – Cela Watson.
Randleman High School – Alyssa Canter, Iris Espinoza, Alondra Martinez-Ocampo, Francis Nicole Molina-Piña, Raven Sizemore, Matthew Taylor.
Randolph Early College High School – Aeman Alazzam, Emily Castro, Ashley Mangum, Jessica Vega Escutia.
Southwestern Randolph High School – Jacob Jones, Daniel McNeill, Brooke Parks, Ashlyn Trotter.
Trinity High School – Jack McCroskey, Rylee Schofield.
Uwharrie Charter Academy – Katie Allen, Emma Fowler, Ashley Garren, Taylor Ledbetter.
Wheatmore High School – Jacob Clodfelter.

For more information about the Academy, contact McCroskey at 336-633-1118 or llmccroskey@randolph.edu.

RCC/USDA Event on June 30 Targets Prospective Homeowners

Randolph Community College will partner with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to co-host a “Dinner & Discussion” about homeownership on Thursday, June 30, from 4-7 p.m. in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

June is National Homeownership Month, and the USDA has some exciting opportunities that support attaining affordable housing opportunities for citizens in rural America.

Dinner will be provided, and prospective homeowners are encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please call 336-633-0268.

Traffic Certificate Program for Law Enforcement Added at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College’s Criminal Justice Continuing Education department has created at Traffic Certificate program for law enforcement personnel and is currently taking applications.

This certificate program is focused on promoting quality training to enhance the skills and abilities of law enforcement professionals engaged in traffic-related situations. Upon completion, these professionals will have experienced current methodologies and hands-on training along with familiarization of the latest technologies and techniques in the field of traffic enforcement and investigations.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1378-traffic-certificate.html.

Six RCC Employees Complete 12th President’s Leadership Academy

Six Randolph Community College employees completed the requirements of the President’s Educational Leadership Academy in the spring semester at RCC.

This is the 12th class to participate in the Academy, which is designed to help develop employee leadership skills. Employees participating this spring were Shane Bryson, student activities coordinator; Heather Clouston, executive assistant to the president and Board of Trustees; Cathy Coggins, nursing instructor; Bryan McCormack, English/reading instructor; Stacy Schmitt, planning and assessment specialist; and Adrianne Siler, assistant to the vice president for workforce development and continuing education.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1376-12th-pela-class.html.

Randolph Community College Reintroduces Evening Collision Repair Courses This Fall

Randolph Community College will offer evening courses in its Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program this fall for the first time in several years. The courses will lead to a 14-credit-hour certificate.

The reinstatement of evening courses will make the program more convenient for those people who are already employed, but want to learn a new skill or possibly change careers, according to Dan Moore, department head for Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology. “We have not held these courses in a few years...but there has been some interest expressed to me from the public,” he said.

The certificate can be completed in one year if the student takes two courses each semester.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1375-evening-collision-repair.html.

American Sign Language Course Begins June 13 at Randolph Community College

RCC will be offering an American Sign Language course beginning on June 13. The course will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, June 13 through July 27 at the Asheboro Campus.

The course will introduce the fundamental elements of American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic expressive and receptive skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to expressive American Sign Language and demonstrate cultural awareness.

This course is an excellent opportunity for beginners or those seeking a refresher course. A second-level is being planned at the conclusion of the beginner’s course. The course cost $70. A book is not required, and handouts and other information will be provided in class.

For more information or to register, call the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 336-633-0268.

Randolph Community College Holds Career College Graduation, ABLE Awards Ceremony

Last month, Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness program awarded 10 Career College students with certificates in three programs of study. In addition, Joe Lee Marshall was presented with the Vice President’s Award and 81 awards were presented to Adult Basic Life-Skill Education (ABLE) students. The diplomas and awards were presented by Elbert Lassiter, vice president for workforce development and continuing education; Sandra Hartz, director of adult basic education and adult high school; and Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., RCC president.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1373-career-college-able-awards.html.

RCC Names JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center

Around 70 Randolph Community College leaders, employees, and supporters were present at the unveiling of the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center name on May 19. They included RCC Board of Trustees members, RCC Foundation board members, community members, and friends and family of JB and Claire Davis, who were honored for their longtime support of the College and the RCC Foundation.

The ceremony was held inside because of rainy weather, but the name on the outside of the building was shown through a projected photograph.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1369-jb-clair-davis-ctc-naming.html.

Gene Haas Foundation to Give RCC Foundation $1 Million for Naming of Computer-Integrated Machining Program/Lab

The Randolph Community College Foundation has learned it will receive a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support RCC’s Computer-Integrated Machining program. Randolph Community College will name the machining program, classrooms, and lab – located in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue – the Gene Haas Computer-Integrated Machining Institute.

The $1 million gift will be used to expand the program, according to Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president. “The funds will help us close both the skills gap and the interest gap in Computer-Integrated Machining,” said Shackleford. “We’ll close the skills gap by continuing to provide the very best in machining education, and by producing more qualified workers; and we’ll close the interest gap by using some of the funds to expose high school students to the career possibilities in advanced manufacturing.”

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1367-gene-haas-foundation-gift.html.

RCC College and Career Readiness Graduation Held May 17

Col. Chris Bledsoe, U.S. Army, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness graduation held Tuesday, May 17, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Bledsoe, a disabled veteran who had planned on making the military his career, talked about how he started and stopped out of college several times after serving in Kuwait and Iraq and getting a medical discharge in 2004. His roadblocks included his dad’s illness and death, a medical emergency for his wife, and unemployment. After he and his wife moved in with his in-laws in Randolph County, Bledsoe attended a Veterans Benefits Day held at RCC and was encouraged by Cathy Aikens, RCC’s VA certifying official, to enroll in the Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology program. Even then he continued to encounter challenges, but he graduated in May 2015 with the highest GPA in his class and completed an internship at Petty’s Garage. “Never give up,” he told the graduates. “This is a beginning for each of you and the sky is the limit.” 

For more on this story and a list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1366-2016-ccr-graduation.html.

James Gouty Joins Randolph Community College Board of Trustees

James G. Gouty was sworn in as a member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on May 19 at their regular meeting in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Appointed by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, Gouty takes the seat of Jim Campbell, who retired from the board after 20 years of service. Gouty will fulfill the remainder of Campbell’s last term, which expires June 30, 2016, and was appointed for a four-year term ending in 2020.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1365-gouty-bot.html.

Randolph Community College Summer Courses Include Veterinary Assistant, Basic Welding

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has scheduled a variety of courses this summer ranging from teacher renewal credit courses to specific workforce training.

Do you love working with animals? RCC’s Veterinary Assistant course will train you to work in a veterinarian practice including 1) veterinary terminology, 2) anatomy and physiology, 3) animal behavior and communication, 4) grooming techniques, 5) proper handling and restraining of animals, 6) obtaining and handling specimens, 7) emergency care, and 8) office management in reference to medical records, charting, and detailed documentation. The course will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 1 – Aug. 17 at the Archdale Center. The cost is $125.55; a minimum of 18 years of age is required and high school completion or equivalent is recommended.

For more on this story, visit http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1364-summer-2016-coned.html.

RCC Personal Finance Course Begins May 24 at Archdale Center

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering a Personal Finance course that is free for those who fall within income eligibility guidelines.

The class is being offered at two different times to allow for easier scheduling. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 24 through June 30. Students can choose from a 10 a.m.-12 noon section (#57827) or a 6-8 p.m. section (#57828). It will cover various topics including attitudes about money, common mistakes, budgeting basics, ways to save money, emergency funds, paying off debt, credit repair, increasing income, investing, taxes, end of life plan, and saving for college.

For more information or to register, call 336-633-0268.

RCC’s Archdale Center is located at 110 Park Drive inside Creekside Park, just off Highway 311 (South Main Street).

Randolph Community College Announces 2016 Spring Semester Academic Standing Lists

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2016 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.

To view the lists, visit http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1361-2016-spring-academic-list.html.

Over 490 Graduate from Randolph Community College on May 11

Dr. Brenda Lopez, a 2009 graduate of RCC and a periodontics graduate student at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, in the Asheboro High School gymnasium.

Over 490 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring, with over 240 graduates participating in the ceremony on May 11.

(Following are the 2016 Candidates for Graduation listed by their hometowns. Some students may be listed more than once if they earned more than one degree, diploma or certificate)

Candidates for the Associate Degree

Archdale
Associate in Arts – Cinya Dionne Brand°+, Elizabeth R. Dix, Andrew D. Gallimore°, Spencer R. Gallimore°, Haley Madison Hughes°, Casey Brooke Johnson°, Amanda Karen Watts-Bartels, Hannah Leigh Welborn-Lewis°+.
Associate in General Education – Kaley Dawn Matthews Kinley.
Associate in Science – Jace Brennan Walk+.
Business Administration – Virginia Lucille Crayton+.

For the complete list of graduate candidates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1360-2016-graduation-list.html.

Dr. Brenda Lopez to speak at RCC’s 2016 Graduation May 11 at Asheboro High School

Dr. Brenda Lopez, a 2009 Randolph Community College graduate and former Student Ambassador, will be the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, in the Asheboro High School gymnasium.

Lopez graduated from RCC’s Associate in Arts (College Transfer) program and transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently a periodontics graduate student at the UNC School of Dentistry. She was named the Dallas Herring Achievement Award recipient by the North Carolina Community College System in April 2011.

Over 470 students have applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring. Around 235 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony on May 11.

RCC has issued seven 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 AHS Performing Arts Center auditorium with a live video feed for additional guests to watch the ceremony.

Three RCC Students Recognized by Klein Tools

Three Randolph Community College students received Outstanding Graduate Awards recently, a recognition sponsored by Klein Tools.

Deborah H. Hussey, Daniel M. Brown, and Jerry Lamar Atwood each received a certificate and a special pair of engraved lineman’s pliers. The awards are presented to the students with the highest GPA in each area. Hussey is studying for a degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. Brown is earning a degree in Electrical Systems Technology, and Atwood in the diploma-track of Electrical Systems Technology.

To see photos of all the winners, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1356-klein-tools-awards.html.

Randolph Community College Welcomes 58 Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Some of the new PTK members.

Beta Theta Rho, the local Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Randolph Community College, welcomed 58 new members during its Spring Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 16, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Zeno Phu, Beta Theta Rho treasurer, led the Pledge of Allegiance while Lilith Ward, secretary, presented the invocation. Clark Adams, RCC English/Communication instructor and one of the chapter advisors, welcomed the crowd and explained the mission and purpose of Phi Theta Kappa. He explained that Phi Theta Kappa is about giving more than just the minimal effort and that new members “know all about going the extra mile and making sacrifices to reach this point.”

For more on this story and a complete list of inductees, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1355-ptk-spring-2016.html.

Basic Vehicle Maintenance Course Set for May 14 at RCC's Richard Petty Education Center

Do you wish you could perform basic vehicle maintenance on your car, such as checking fluid levels, changing oil, rotating tires, replacing wiper blades, replacing lamps, etc.?

Randolph Community College is offering a one-day, hands-on class to teach you how to perform basic maintenance on your car. The “Basic Vehicle Maintenance” class will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Students will need to drive the car that they want to learn to maintain. Students will also need to provide the following items (if needed and as recommended) for their vehicle: oil, oil filter, air filter, antifreeze, transmission fluid and filter. If unsure what to provide, items can be purchased on the day of class. The registration fee is $25.55.

Please call 336-862-7980 to register.

Building Code Enforcement Class Set for May 20-22

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a “Law and Administration for Code Enforcement” class in late May. The course takes place over three sessions: 6-10 p.m. on Friday, May 20; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, and 8 a.m.-12 noon on Sunday, May 22. It will meet at the Asheboro Fire Station I at 401 South Church Street in Asheboro.

The course is an overview of North Carolina’s building regulation system and is designed for the education and training of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire prevention code enforcement officials. Topics include the structure of federal, state and local governments; the history of the N.C. State Building Code; relevant General Statutes; and the enforcement responsibilities of local inspection departments. Course standards are set by the Code Officials Qualification Board and administered by the Engineering and Codes Division of the N.C. Department of Insurance/Office of State Fire Marshal.

Successful completion of this course along with others specified by the Qualification Board qualifies participants to take state inspector certification exams. The course is open to all and fee-exempt for fire and rescue personnel. The required text is “North Carolina Building Code, Administrative Code and Policies 2012.”

Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, contact Debbie Callicut at 336-633-4165 or email dscallicutt@randolph.edu.

RCC Holds Academic Honors Ceremony; Names Academic Excellence Award Winner

Santiago Ponce is honored.

Santiago Avila Ponce of Asheboro, a Radiography student, was honored as Randolph Community College’s 2016 Academic Excellence Award winner on Thursday by Dr. Robert S. Shackleford, RCC president, who presented Ponce with a medallion and plaque.

Ponce is one of 58 students from each community college in North Carolina who are being recognized in April for academic excellence. AEA selection requirements are consistent with Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society criteria. Students must be currently enrolled, must have completed at least 12 semester hours in an associate degree program, and must have a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.25. A committee at RCC selected the final recipient based on faculty recommendations.

For more on this story and a complete list of students honored, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1350-2016-honors-ceremony.html.

Randolph Community College Adds Real Estate Classes in Asheboro and Archdale

Randolph Community College will be offering several new real estate courses beginning in May at both the Asheboro Campus and the Archdale Center.

“General Real Estate Update” fulfills the annual continuing education credit for Real Estate Brokers as mandated by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The Commission changes the subject matter of this course each year. The course will be offered on Wednesday, May 4, at the Archdale Center and on Monday, May 16 at the Asheboro Campus. Times are 8 a.m.-12 noon, and the cost is $45.

For more classes and information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1349-real-estate.html.

Randolph Community College Team Competes in High Altitude Balloon Launch

Randolph Community College was among 10 community colleges who successfully launched high altitude balloons during the second annual North Carolina Community College High Altitude Balloon Payload Competition on April 9 at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. The event was sponsored by NASA-funded North Carolina Space Grant. Although all the teams successfully launched, the launch period was not without mishap due to the gusty winds (greater than 30mph gusts) that day in Hickory.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1348-high-altitude-balloon.html.

Randolph Community College Criminal Justice/UNC-Pembroke Info Session April 26

Randolph Community College will host an information session on Tuesday, April 26, to answer questions about the College’s Criminal Justice Technology program and RCC’s transfer agreement with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke for Criminal Justice associate degree graduates.

This transfer agreement is applicable to students who complete the required hours for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology from RCC and transfer to UNC-Pembroke to major in Criminal Justice. Transfers who have not completed the associate degree will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of hours transferred, students will be required to complete at least 18 hours in Criminal Justice from UNCP.

Interested students can drop in between the hours of 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Representatives from RCC’s Criminal Justice program as well as UNC Pembroke’s Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies programs, will be on hand to answer questions.

For more information, contact Neil Weatherly, Criminal Justice department head, at 336-633-0327.

Fourteen Students Complete Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy at Randolph Community College

Fourteen students graduated from the Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy at Randolph Community College on March 29. 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.

Randolph County Sheriff Robert Graves, former director of safety and emergency preparedness for RCC, was the keynote speaker. Sheriff Graves talked to the graduates about the traits of a good leader. Those included empathy, which he said helps leaders “build relationships as you build your team” and consistency. “Being a consistent leader will gain you respect and credibility,” he said. Other important traits, according to Graves, are honesty, effective communication, flexibility, and a passion to work toward your goals.

For more on this story and a complete list of graduates, please visit http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1344-sla-graduation-2016.html.

SEELC Job Fair Set for April 6 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will host a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, April 6, as part of its participation in the Southeastern Economic and Education Leadership Consortium (SEELC). RCC was awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in September 2013 to become part of this multi-state consortium with a focus on advanced manufacturing jobs.

About 20 employers are expected at the Job Fair, according to Miranda Lane, recruitment, retention, and completion coach for the SEELC. Employers will be seeking production operators, machinists, welders, and maintenance technicians. The event is open to the public and set for 12-4 p.m. in room 148 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Companies that have already confirmed are SouthCorr, Pemmco, Timken, Costa Sanders, Plastics Color Corporation of N.C., Jowat Corporation, Unilin, Acme McCrary, Technimark, Hire Alternatives Staffing, Sapona Plastics, Safe-T-Works, MegaForce, UltraCraft Cabinetry, Darran Furniture, Procter & Gamble, The Agency Staffing, Energizer, and SMX Staffing.

RCC will be graduating students with degrees, diplomas and certificates from the following programs under the grant: Welding Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, and Computer-Integrated Machining.

For more information about the Job Fair or becoming an Advanced Manufacturing student, please contact Miranda Lane at mslane@randolph.edu or 336-633-0460.

Annual RCC Veterans Benefits Fair Set for April 7

Randolph Community College’s Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs will host its annual Veterans Benefits Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Veterans will be able to find information on health care, VA loans, education benefits, counseling, disability, service dogs, employment, and more at the event which is open to RCC students and the public.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1342-veterans-benefits-fair.html.

Randolph Community College Offers Free Seminar About New N.C. Sales Tax on Services

Business owners and prospective owners will learn more about the new North Carolina sales tax on services in a free seminar offered by Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center. The seminar will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Last year, the General Assembly approved extending the sales tax to many services including automotive repair, sign painting, alterations, and more. The tax became effective March 1. This seminar will help business owners understand the impact of the new sales tax on their business. Jonetta Appling, voluntary compliance strategist for taxpayer assistance with the N.C. Department of Revenue, will lead the seminar.

For more information, contact the Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center at 336-862-7980 or 336-633-0240 or click here to register online.

Randolph Community College To Name Corporate Training Center for JB and Claire Davis

Randolph Community College will name its Corporate Training Center the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center to honor the longtime supporters of the College and the RCC Foundation. The local philanthropists recently joined the RCC Foundation’s Legacy Society and combining their past giving and pledges comprises a gift of more than $250,000, according to Shelley Greene, associate vice president of institutional advancement for RCC. The RCC Board of Trustees approved the naming during their regular meeting on March 17.

RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. noted that JB Davis worked closely with him to help secure the former Klaussner Furniture warehouse that was turned into RCC’s Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Drive.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1340-jbclairedavisctc.html.

Randolph Community College Foundation Seeks High School Leadership Participants

The Randolph Community College Foundation is seeking applicants for its third annual High School Leadership Academy, a leadership development program for rising ninth graders. The Randolph Community College High School Leadership Academy, which is modeled after RCC’s college-level Student Leadership Academy, will be a one-day event that will focus on topics such as the definition of leadership; team building; personality types and leadership styles; networking/public speaking; and situational leadership, according to Lorie McCroskey, RCC’s director of development.

Rising freshmen who live and will attend school in Randolph County in the fall of 2016 and are in good academic standing at their current middle schools are eligible to apply. The Academy will take place from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Interested students must complete an application form available from middle school counselors or at the Foundation office, write a brief essay on leadership, and submit two reference letters. Completed application packets are due back to the RCC Foundation by Friday, April 22, at 3 p.m.

For more information about the Academy, application form, or application process, contact McCroskey at llmccroskey@randolph.edu or 336-633-1118.

Information Session for University Center/Pfeiffer Elementary Ed. Program on March 15 at RCC

Randolph Community College will be holding a drop-in information session for its University Center/Pfeiffer Elementary Education program on Tuesday, March 15, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the RCC Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree to teach K-6 in an elementary school can receive information and meet with both Pfeiffer and RCC representatives to ask questions and plan their coursework, according to Maria LeBaron, RCC Psychology instructor and Pfeiffer liaison.

Anyone who is currently taking RCC classes toward the Pfeiffer program with an interest in beginning the Pfeiffer coursework in fall 2016 should attend.

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