Randolph Community College Foundation Announces 2017 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 2017-2018 school year. Gracie Mekayla Coble of Eastern Randolph High School, Bailey Nicole Davis of Trinity High School, Jasmin Esmeralda Faz of Asheboro High School, Harrison Luke Johnson of Randleman High School, and Nicole Danielle Sheron of Faith Christian 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/1566-2017-presidential-scholars-named.html.

Teacher Training Classes at Randolph Community College to Begin in June

Randolph Community College will offer two teacher training courses in June.
 
“Effective Teacher Training,” a basic preparation and information course for beginning teachers and substitute teachers, will be offered on the Asheboro Campus, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, June 19-22, for substitute teachers (section #61000; cost $70), and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 19-23 for lateral entry teachers (section #61001; cost $125).

For more on these classes and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1563-teacher-training-june.html.

Randolph Community College Announces 2017 Spring Semester Academic Standing Lists

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2017 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 full list, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1558-spring-2017-honor-lists.html.

Conville Completes Statewide Leadership Program

Chad Conville, director of auxiliary services at Randolph Community College, recently graduated from the North Carolina Community College Leadership Program, a seven-month program offering participants organized face-to-face and computer-based learning experiences to acquaint them with community college issues and to help them develop leadership skills. The graduation ceremony for the 29th class was held April 28 at Sandhills Community College.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1557-conville-leadership.html.

2017 College and Career Readiness Graduation Held May 11 at Randolph Community College

Waymon Martin, Randolph Community College Business Administration department head who is retiring June 1, gave the graduation address, and Amber Mashburn was the student speaker at RCC’s College and Career Readiness graduation held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Eight students participated in Thursday’s ceremony out of 29 High School Equivalency graduates and one Adult High School Diploma graduate who were eligible.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1556-2017-college-and-career-readiness-graduation-held-may-11-at-rcc.html.

“Plein Air” Painting Course with Henry Bowers Starts May 23 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College is offering a “Painting the Landscape – Plein Air” course with professional artist and local historian Henry Bowers beginning on May 23.

Plein Air is a French term meaning outside, or in this case, painting outside. Students will be introduced to oil and acrylic painting in the great outdoors. Beginning and intermediate students will get the opportunity to try out painting methods while learning design, drawing, and color theory. Classes will be held on location at public sites around Randolph County. Students will need to furnish their own supplies.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1555-plein-air-painting-course.html.

Auto Body Repair Basics Course to Start May 22 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College is offering an “Auto Body Repair Basics” course beginning Monday, May 22. The class will meet from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, May 22-Aug. 14, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the auto body repair field. Students will be taught how to identify and describe the current types of body/frame construction; evaluate vehicle damage through proper application of measuring and gauging equipment and sequencing techniques; and return vehicle to pre-accident condition. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to perform hands-on repairs in the areas of non-structural repairs, MIG welding, plastics and adhesives, refinishing, and other related areas.

The cost of the course is $180.55. For more information or to register, contact RCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 336-633-0268.

Over 500 Graduate from Randolph Community College on May 10

Jim Rose, a member of the State Board of Community Colleges, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, in the Asheboro High School gymnasium. Over 500 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring, with more than 270 graduates participating in the ceremony on May 10.

For the full list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1553-2017-graduation.html.

Last Chance to Take Motorcycle Rider Safety Course at Randolph Community College for $150

Beginning July 1, 2017, the tuition for the Beginning Motorcycle Rider Safety course at Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center will increase from $150 to $175. Although that rate is still significantly lower than courses offered at other locations, you still have a chance to take advantage of the $150 rate.

Two classes are scheduled before the tuition increase takes effect: May 18-21 (no class May 19) and June 15-18 (no class June 16). The classes meet from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday evening for classwork in the computer lab. Students are in class from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, riding the course and learning the use of the motorcycle.

RCC’s Beginning Motorcycle Rider Safety course covers basic skills and beyond, teaching students how to correctly deal with situations that they hope never happen. In the classroom, students will be given information on how to ride properly. Outside, students will practice and develop skills by riding in a controlled environment.

A motorcycle and helmet will be furnished. The DMV waives the driving skills exam for students who have successfully completed this course.

For more information or to register, contact RCC’s Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.

Kirsten Stovall, Elton East Among Those Honored at RCC Academic Honors Ceremony

Kirsten Stovall of Liberty, an Associate in Arts-College Transfer student, was honored as Randolph Community College’s 2017 Academic Excellence Award winner by Dr. Robert S. Shackleford, RCC president, at the college’s eighth annual Student Academic Honors Awards Ceremony on April 20 at Oakhurst Baptist Church. Stovall was also honored as RCC’s nominee for the statewide Robert Scott Leadership Award.

Stovall was one of 58 students from each community college in North Carolina who were 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.

In 2004, the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents created the Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award as a way to (1) recognize student leadership on a statewide level while also (2) honoring former Governor Bob Scott. Governor Scott served as the State’s chief executive from 1968-1972 and then was president of the community college system for 12 years from 1983-1995. This is an award designed to highlight outstanding curriculum student leadership and service.

Stovall is an RCC Presidential Scholar and serves as the president of the statewide student government association for community colleges (N4CSGA). She is also vice president of RCC’s local SGA, a group she has been a part of since her first semester in fall 2015. When she graduates from RCC in May 2017, Kirsten plans to transfer to North Carolina State University and major in communications/public relations with a minor in political science.

Elton W. East was honored as RCC’s nominee for the Dallas Herring Achievement Award, which was established by the NCCCS to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring, whose philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go” is the guiding principle of the system. The award is given annually to a current or former community college student who best embodies Dr. Herring’s philosophy.

A graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School, East served in the Army Infantry until October 2012. He was deployed to Iraq three times. After injuries forced him to retire from the Army, East returned to school at RCC, earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer-Integrated Machining in 2015. Not satisfied, East decided to continue at RCC and will complete an associate degree in Electrical Systems Technology this spring and another one in Mechatronics Engineering Technology next fall. A Phi Theta Kappa honor student, East has had help with his post-traumatic stress disorder from a service dog named Maggie since 2014. 

For the complete list of academic and curriculum awards, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1542-2017-academic-awards.html.

Randolph Community College Notary Public, ServSafe Continuing Ed. Classes Starting Soon

Randolph County residents will have several opportunities to study to become a Notary Public in the next few months through Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division.

The “Notary Public Education” course will be offered from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Asheboro Campus on the following Saturdays: June 3, and July 15. The course will be offered at the Archdale Center from 6-9:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, June 5 and June 7, and at the Randleman Center from 6-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.

The College will offer a one-day “ServSafe” course on Thursday, May 11. The class will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Room 107 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. Registration is $70, plus $89.61 for a textbook.

For more on these courses and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1543-notary-public-servsafe.html.