Deputy Dogs Visit Randolph Community College Criminal Justice Students

Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies brought a couple of their K-9 unit dogs to Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus on April 27 for a demonstration for RCC’s Criminal Justice Technology students.

Cpl. David Baker, the handler for an 8-year-old chocolate lab named Sadie Mae, and Deputy Randall Purvis, the handler for a 3-year-old bloodhound named Dan, demonstrated both drug and people searches for the students.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1541-deputy-dogs.html.

“Critical Incidents in the Workplace” Set for May 10 at Randolph Community College

With incidents of violence being reported across the nation nearly every day, every employer and employee should know how to react in critical situations. Every critical incident or traumatic event has the potential to have long-term detrimental effects on the well-being of some of those experiencing the incident. Prevention and early intervention is the most effective tool in preventing long-term emotional dysfunction related to the event.

Randolph Community College will present “Critical Incidents in the Workplace,” a workshop led by Asheboro Police Department’s Master Lieutenant (Ret.) Maxine Wright, from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Wednesday, May 10, in Room 117 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center.

For more on this workshop and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1540-critical-incidents-workshop.html.

Raku and Gas-Fired Pottery Class Added to Lineup at the RCC Pottery Center; Begins May 8

Randolph Community College’s Pottery Center has added a new class to its slate of spring/summer offerings.

“Mystifying Beauty: Raku and Gas-Fired Pottery” will meet from 1-5 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, May 8 through Aug. 7. This pottery class will test the limits of the art and craft of pottery. Whether you want the instant gratification and amazing color of Raku or the special colors and durability available through gas-fired pieces, this class will teach you those wonders. This course is designed for individuals that have completed Pottery for Beginners or already have a basic understanding and experience in pottery.

For the full range of courses offered and more information, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1539-springsummer-pottery.html.

NCCC Small Business Center Network Celebrates North Carolina Small Businesses

As we enjoy the spring, the North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is encouraging North Carolinians to celebrate their local small businesses. National Small Business Week is April 30 - May 6, 2017. #DreamSmallBiz.

“Randolph County is home for over 2,500 small businesses, and the people that own and work within these organizations are the nucleus of our local economy,” said Web Grubb, Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center director. “Having a week to officially recognize these people and their businesses is so special and everyone should join in by thanking these folks. I would say find them and shake their hand but I believe they would tell you to come by their place and shop!”

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1538-small-business-week.html.

Illustration, Genealogy, QuickBooks Among Classes to Start at Randolph Community College on May 2

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is offering a variety of courses starting in early May, including courses on fantasy illustration, genealogy and QuickBooks.
 
“The Art of Fantasy Illustration” is a new course that will begin on Tuesday, May 2, and will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, through June 8. Students will learn the secrets and techniques to bring stories and characters to life in a professional and informative manner. Instruction will begin with basic drawing and structure then advance to color, painting, and storytelling. Students will provide their own materials. This class is being taught by local artist and illustrator Bill Lunsford. The cost is $70, and the class will be held in the Building Trades Center on the Asheboro Campus.

For more courses and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1537-con-ed-various.html.

Basic Welding Courses Scheduled at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has set up three “Basic Welding” courses for late spring and summer at the Welding Center located at RCC’s Archdale Center at 110 Park Ave., Archdale.

The Basic Welding courses, which meet from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., on Saturdays, are designed to teach basic gas metal arc welding safety, fundamentals and techniques. The cost is $110.55. Three sections are offered: #61348, April 29-May 20; #62198, May 27-June 17; and #62199, July 15-Aug. 5.

Looking ahead to fall, RCC will offer a “MIG 1” class on the Asheboro Campus from 5-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 7 through Nov. 29. Basic Welding is a prerequisite, and the total cost is $240.55.

For more about these class, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1535-welding-spr-smr.html.

Randolph Community College Inducts 66 Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

On Saturday, April 8, 2017, Beta Theta Rho, the local Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Randolph Community College, welcomed 66 new members during its Spring Induction Ceremony which took place in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Once the inductees were seated, Davin Rammani, Beta Theta Rho treasurer, lead the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by Sherry Underwood, president of Beta Theta Rho, who provided the invocation. 

For more on this story and the complete list of new members, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1534-ptk-spring-2017.html.

RCC’s Student Government Association Brings Home State Awards

Randolph Community College’s Student Government Association won five awards at the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association (N4CSGA) Spring Conference at the Durham Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center on April 7-9.

Tyler Lisk of Asheboro was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award. This award is given to an individual who has performed exemplary community service, made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life in their community, and demonstrated an understanding of his or her responsibility to one’s community. The award is based on an application and interviews at the conference. Lisk’s contributions include serving as chair for the RCC SGA Volunteerism Committee, volunteer with Partnership for Children of Randolph County, volunteer with Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen of Asheboro, Board of Directors member with the United Way of Randolph County, participant in RCC’s Dancing with the Stars, participant in Vintage En Vogue Fundraiser for the Community Health Foundation for Randolph Health, and active volunteer for the Randolph Chamber of Commerce.

Kirsten Stovall of Liberty was awarded the Daryl Mitchell Award for Outstanding Students for the Central Division. This award is given to three students, one in each division, Central, Western, Eastern. Daryl Mitchell played a significant role in the success of the N4CSGA during his tenure as president. This award is given in his honor to a student who demonstrates the leadership qualities upon which the organization is founded. The students honored with this award demonstrate the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Stovall was nominated by RCC, then was required to submit an application and interview against other students from across the central division.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1533-sga-state-awards.html.

Randolph Community College Pottery Sale Scheduled For May 5 & 6

Randolph Community College’s Pottery students will host a Pottery Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus. Hours will be from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.

A large selection of fun and functional items made by the Pottery students will be available for the sale, which is open to the public. Cash or check only; the students cannot accept credit or debit cards.

The Training Center is located in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue. Call 336-633-0268 for further information.

RCC Interior Design Student is Finalist in Bienenstock Furniture Library Competition

Randolph Community College Interior Design student Heath Smith of Siler City was one of the finalists in the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library annual interior design and furniture design competition for 2017.

In the interior design category, entrants were asked to design a skybox for a music company incorporating commercial and residential components. Among the elements, the entry needed to include the company’s logo, its musical style and sustainable furnishings. The quality of the entries was so profound, according to the judges, that 16 entries were worthy of being finalists. There were 47 entries from 13 different colleges.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1531-interior-design-award.html.

Logo by Randolph Community College Advertising & Graphic Design Student Adopted by Robbins

When the town of Robbins wanted to undertake a rebranding project last fall, they turned to Randolph Community College’s Advertising and Graphic Design students to design a new logo that reflected that brand.

“Randolph Community College is well known for its excellence in Advertising and Graphic Design,” said Robbins Town Manager David A. Lambert. “I had heard that Lisa Hughes’ had done a number of innovative ‘real world’ activities with students, and I was eager to see if RCC could partner with Robbins on our logo project.”

Fifteen second-year students in Hughes’ GRD 281-Design of Advertising course began work on the project last fall with a trip to Robbins to find out about the town. Lambert said Robbins has a long history of reinventing itself. “We wanted a fresh start and something that symbolizes where we are going as a community,” he said.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1528-robbins-logo-agd.html.

Beginning Sign Language Course to Start April 24 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will be offering a Beginning Sign Language course starting on April 24. The course will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 24 through May 18 in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus.

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of sign language and to familiarize students with deafness and the problems involved. Students will develop the ability to sign understandably and clearly and to read sign language vocabulary. Lecture and hands-on activities are the principal methods of instruction.

This course is an excellent opportunity for anyone who may need to communicate with the deaf (first responders, teachers, nurses, etc.). The cost is $70.

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

Randolph Community College Names Martha Luck Comer Conference Center

Around 60 Randolph Community College and RCC Foundation leaders, employees, and supporters were present at the unveiling of the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center name on April 6 at RCC’s Asheboro Campus. They included RCC Board of Trustees members, RCC Foundation board members, community leaders, and friends and family of Martha Luck Comer Johnson, who was honored for her longtime support of the College and the RCC Foundation.

The ceremony was held inside because of inclement weather, but the name mounted on both the front and back of the building was shown through a short video.

Members of Johnson’s family who accompanied her to the ceremony included her daughter Elizabeth Dozier; daughter Joan and husband, Rand Johnston; and granddaughters Martha Luck Johnston and Margaret Ivey Johnston.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1522-comer-conference-center.html.

Caregiver Series Begins April 21 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will be offering a series of events for caregivers titled “Celebrate Caregiving.” The first event will be held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., on Friday, April 21, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Instructor Martha McDowell will present “The Five Love Languages for Caregivers,” and free yoga and chair massages will be offered after the presentation. Breakfast and snacks will be provided.

The cost is only $20, and scholarships and free respite care are available. For more information or to register, call 336-633-0268.

“Go, Dog. Go!” Set for April 27 at Randolph Community College

SOLD OUT - All seats have been filled for this event. (4/11/17)

The RCC Presents cultural arts series will host “Go, Dog. Go!” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. The children’s play is presented by the UNCG North Carolina Theatre for Young People.

The story was adapted for the stage by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz and is based on a popular picture book by P.D. Eastman. The event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for children and families of all ages.

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.

Since seating in the auditorium is limited, those planning to bring groups should contact Kelly Heath at 336-633-0125 to make sure seats are available.

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.