“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.