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From shy student to future trauma surgeon: RCC alum and mentor shine at State Board Presentation

Published on February 21, 2025

Randolph Community College (RCC) was in the spotlight at the State Board of Community Colleges meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, as former Career & College Promise (CCP) student Isaias Hernandez and his former Career Coach, Misty West, shared his remarkable journey and highlighted the impact of RCC’s CCP program. Due to a winter storm, the presentation was conducted virtually, but that did not stop Hernandez and West from making a lasting impression on the Board.

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College announces Fall 2024 honor lists

Published on January 9, 2025

Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to celebrate the academic achievements of its students by announcing the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the Fall 2024 Semester.

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IMT apprentices inspire young minds with hands-on manufacturing lessons

Published on December 16, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Randolph Community College’s Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) apprentices took their knowledge and enthusiasm for manufacturing into local third-grade classrooms on Monday, Nov. 18, as part of National Apprenticeship Week and Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeship Day.

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Partnership Appreciation Breakfast showcases RCC 2.0 vision and strengthens collaborative pathways

Published on December 11, 2024

Just as Randolph Community College (RCC) prepares to welcome students for the upcoming Winter Term, the institution hosted its Partnership Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 5, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center. This timely event brought together a room full of leaders and practitioners from K-12 education, industry, universities, and government to celebrate collaboration, share RCC’s latest achievements, and plan for an even brighter future.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony a festive success

Published on December 9, 2024

Randolph Community College kicked off the holiday season with its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, bringing joy and community spirit to the campus.

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College hosts successful President’s Advisory Council Luncheon

Published on November 20, 2024

Randolph Community College (RCC) held its Fall President’s Advisory Council Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Pinewood Country Club, welcoming more than 80 of the region’s most influential individuals from industry, education, government, and private citizens.

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College welcomes community leaders at Business After Hours

Published on October 22, 2024

Local business leaders, Randolph Community College Board members, state legislators, and college faculty and staff gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at RCC’s Allied Health Center for Business After Hours, presented by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, RCC, and RCC Foundation.

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Top-tier: RCC named No. 1 in North Carolina by Niche and SmartAsset

Published on September 6, 2024

Randolph Community College (RCC) has reached new heights, staying in the top spot as the No. 1 community college in North Carolina, according to Niche.com, and soaring to an impressive No. 2 ranking nationwide by SmartAsset. These prestigious recognitions reflect RCC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success, solidifying its position as a leader in education and job training.

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Kickstart your new career or upgrade your skills: Apply for an Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Published on September 4, 2024

Your 2025 could look very different with a career change or skills upgrade through Randolph Community College (RCC). RCC is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship program. Launched in 2023, this innovative program offers the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology while gaining hands-on, paid experience with local employers.

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Trailblazers: RCC students graduate from first-ever Paramedic Academy

Published on August 28, 2024

Randolph County’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Academy, a pioneering collaboration with Randolph Community College, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center.

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Matson, Wittenberg join RCC Board

Published on August 19, 2024

Jonathan Matson and Bill Wittenberg were sworn in as the newest members of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees during the Board’s monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.

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Booth, West among those recognized for outstanding academic achievements

Published on July 23, 2024

Franklinville’s Cindy Booth has been recognized as Randolph Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award Winner, proof of her outstanding academic achievements and dedication. Additionally, Jill West, also of Franklinville, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award, highlighting her remarkable contributions and commitment to the college community.

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More than 960 earn credentials from RCC

Published on May 15, 2024

Sean Suggs — President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) — was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 8, at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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Graduates shine bright at 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Published on May 10, 2024

Amidst cheers, applause, and a palpable sense of pride, the Randolph Community College community came together to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence on May 8 for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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RCC kicks off inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week with proclamation

Published on May 6, 2024

Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) Vice Chair Kevin Cox, several AR apprentices, and Randolph Community College leadership and staff gathered in the College’s McCrary Boardroom on Thursday, May 2, as RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan signed a Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) proclamation.

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RCC PTK Chapter welcomes 77 new members at Spring Induction

Published on April 30, 2024

Seventy-seven students were inducted into Randolph Community College’s Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter, Beta Theta Rho, in a ceremony held Saturday, April 20, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

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Local HS seniors explore career possibilities at RCC’s Randolph NEXT

Published on April 23, 2024

Students gather around W.T. Brewer’s 1966 Ford F100, checking out the engine and the interior and even lying on the floor to catch a glimpse of the undercarriage. Brewer, the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Department Head at Randolph Community College, smiles. This is what Randolph NEXT is all about — sparking high school students’ interest in their future careers.

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VP, CCP student participate in panel with First Lady, Governor

Published on April 16, 2024

Randolph Community College Vice President for Instructional Services and Acting Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Suzanne Rohrbaugh and Uwharrie Charter Academy senior and RCC Career and College Promise (CCP) student Isaias Martinez-Hernandez participated in a panel discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Governor Roy Cooper; U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy Loyd, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley, and other local students on Monday, April 15, a Guilford Technical Community College’s Greensboro campus.

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Start your engines: RCC hosts local students for Automotive Day

Published on March 5, 2024

Randolph Community College welcomed 180 local 10th grade students for Automotive Day on Friday, Feb. 16. The event was created to increase exposure for an important career pathway to students from the Randolph County, Asheboro City, and Uwharrie Charter Academy school systems.

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County commissioners greenlight vital investment in workforce development, approve funds for RCC Liberty purchase

Published on March 5, 2024

In an exciting development, the Randolph County Commissioners wholeheartedly endorsed Randolph Community College’s ambitious plans for a new Liberty Center. During Monday’s meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the College’s funding request, allocating $1,498,000 for the acquisition of 22 acres in Liberty to establish a cutting-edge new center.

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RCC events lead to education, jobs

Published on February 20, 2024

Randolph Community College hosted two events at the end of January — one to spark interest in its Career and College Promise (CCP) program and the other to bring in more instructors to the College — both on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

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RCC embarks on transformative journey with launch of Strategic Planning process

Published on February 7, 2024

In a landmark move towards shaping the future of education and fostering innovation in Randolph County, Randolph Community College Strategic Planning and Development Officer Linda Brown presented an outline of College’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan process at the Randolph County Commissioners’ monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 5.

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College unveils plans for RCC 2.0

Published on January 29, 2024

Building on Randolph Community College’s 60-plus-year legacy, plans for RCC 2.0 have been approved by the College’s Board of Trustees and were presented to the Randolph County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 22.

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RCC classmates open hair and lash lounge

Published on December 7, 2023

Both Sonia Perez Gobellan and Tiffany England had full-time jobs when they enrolled in Randolph Community College’s Cosmetology Program. Both had kids. Both had dreams. The only thing, or, to be more exact, things missing were each other.

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RCC programs team up to teach local elementary students about robots

Published on December 7, 2023

Things got a little more automated at Asheboro City and Uwharrie Charter Academy’s elementary schools recently as Randolph Community College’s Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprentices and Early Childhood Education (ECE) students visited local classrooms Thursday, Nov. 16, to teach all about robots. Students were read “Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete” by James Dean, got to try their hand at a robotic arm made of Legos, and then made their own robotic arm out of popsicle sticks.

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Wrights earn Martin Scholarship as 48 RCC students inducted into PTK

Published on December 6, 2023

Forty-eight students were inducted into Randolph Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter, Beta Theta Rho, in a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 18, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Sarah and Sophia Wright were awarded the sixth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.

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Workforce, educational needs explored at State of the County at RCC

Published on November 30, 2023

Leaders of the Randolph County community gathered in Randolph Community College’s Corporate Training Center on Monday, Nov. 27, for the “State of the County” — a discussion of the current and future workforce needs and the educational pipeline of Randolph County.

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Battle joins RCC Board of Trustees

Published on November 16, 2023

Alvin Battle was sworn in as the newest member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees at the Board’s meeting Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Battle replaced Larry Reid, who passed away in September.

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RCC partners with ECU in Pirate Promise

Published on October 9, 2023

Randolph Community College recently became official partners in the Pirate Promise with East Carolina University. This means the application fee will be waived for admission to ECU when the student finishes their degree at RCC. The Pirate Promise application is due by Nov. 1.

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RCC community: Prioritizing safety for a secure future

Published on September 28, 2023

Each year, in accordance with the Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Cleary Act, Randolph Community College publishes a Campus Safety and Security Report along with conducting an annual review of all campus safety plans. The report was presented at the College’s Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with only one incident over the past three years and zero unfounded crimes.

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President Ardalan signs AdvanceNC charter

Published on September 21, 2023

Presidents from 10 North Carolina community colleges, including Randolph Community College President Dr. Shah Ardalan; the N.C. A&T State University and N.C. State University presidents, and six workforce development board representatives gathered Thursday, Sept. 21, at Central Carolina Community College’s Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center at a signing event for the AdvanceNC charter.

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RCC, UNCG forge seamless pathway with Transfer Promise

Published on September 8, 2023

Randolph Community College is thrilled to announce its exciting new partnership in the Transfer Promise program with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). The collaboration aims to provide students with an enhanced and seamless transition to UNCG.

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RCC earns top honors in 2024 rankings

Published on September 1, 2023

Randolph Community College is proud to announce the College has been recognized in two prestigious national rankings for 2024. RCC has secured its position as the leading community college in North Carolina, according to Niche’s latest rankings, and has also clinched an impressive fourth-place spot on BestColleges’ list of Best Online Associate in Information Technology Programs nationwide.

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With new leadership, RCC opens 61st school year

Published on August 29, 2023

The Asheboro Campus of Randolph Community College was buzzing with excitement Friday, Aug. 11, as the entire college community came together for RCC’s annual Fall Convocation. The event kicked off the College’s 61st school year and was marked by the debut of President Dr. Shah Ardalan, RCC’s seventh leader. Prior to the convocation, a breakfast meet and greet with President Ardalan was hosted at the Armadillo Café, bringing together the College’s dedicated faculty and staff, and setting the tone for the academic year ahead. Students returned to campus Tuesday, Aug. 15, with the start of RCC’s Fall Semester as the College is seeing a growth in enrollment post-pandemic.

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RCC hosts NCWorks events for former Klaussner Employees

Published on August 21, 2023

Randolph Community College hosted the first of three NCWorks Career and Resource Fairs on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC) on the Asheboro Campus. The fairs are in response to the recent closing of Klaussner Furniture, which left more than 800 people without employment. More than 400 people received help at Tuesday’s fair. There are two more fairs planned — Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at RCC’s Archdale Center and Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the CEIC from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Apprenticeship Randolph celebrates largest graduating class, signs on 16 more apprentices

Published on August 18, 2023

Local administrators and community leaders, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Faith Christian School, and homeschool, family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus Tuesday, Aug. 8, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s third and largest graduating class and witness 16 more apprentices signed to the program.

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Hayworth joins RCC Board, Lisk elected Chair

Published on July 21, 2023

Randolph County Partnership for Children Executive Director Lisa Hayworth was sworn in as the newest member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 20, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center as the Board held its first meeting since newly-hired President Dr. Shah Ardalan started his tenure at the College. Reynolds Lisk was elected board Chair, replacing long-time member F. Mac Sherrill, and James Gouty was elected Vice Chair.

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A book worth reading

Published on July 10, 2023

Life could have turned out so much differently for Randolph Community College graduate and Lead Instructor for College and Career Readiness Emma Lambirth. When she was 10, Lambirth found her dad after he had had a stroke, and her niece passed away at 18 months old. Two years later, her dad, Michael, died on November 9 — just over a week after his 47th birthday. While he was on his deathbed, Lambirth promised her dad four things: She would finish high school, she would go to college, she would take care of her mom, and she wouldn’t get married until she was 30. This April, Lambirth turned 30 with a master’s degree in Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the support of her mom, Brenda; and no ring on her finger — yet. All that while helping raise her nephew and being the breadwinner.

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RCC holds graduation for 35 CCR students

Published on June 15, 2023

A standing-room-only crowd packed into Randolph Community College’s R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on Thursday, May 11, as 35 College and Career Readiness students earned their Adult High School and High School Equivalency diplomas.

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Using her voice for good

Published on June 9, 2023

On April 20, Kassandra Ciriza Monreal was introduced as the Governor Robert W. Scott Leadership Award winner — the first-ever honor for Randolph Community College.

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More than 400 graduate from RCC

Published on May 15, 2023

Jeremy Grant, Product Marketing Director of LendingTree and Founder and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Knocked-Up Money, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 10, at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. More than 400 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring with more than 200 graduates participating in the ceremony.

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Maze, Hicks among those honored with RCC academic awards

Published on April 26, 2023

Randolph Early College High School senior Abigail Maze of Climax, an Associate in Arts-College Transfer student, was honored as Randolph Community College’s 2023 Academic Excellence Award Winner, while Bryson Hicks of Lexington, an Electrical Systems Technology student, was honored as the College’s nominee for the Dallas Herring Achievement Award.

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Four finalists selected in RCC presidential search

Published on March 21, 2023

Randolph Community College announced its final candidates for the permanent President of the College on Tuesday — John Grosskopf, current President of North Florida College (Madison, Fla.); Dr. Jeremy Thomas, Provost of Oklahoma City Community College; Dr. Shah Ardalan, current President of Lone Star College-University Park (Houston); and Dr. George McNulty, current President of Gogebic Community College (Ironwood, Mich.).

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Local high school seniors explore options at Randolph NEXT

Published on March 14, 2023

Randolph Community College may have started Spring Break on Tuesday, March 7, but the Asheboro Campus was still humming as RCC hosted the second annual Randolph NEXT — an event where local high school seniors learned about the educational opportunities at the College and a job fair for the community wrapped into one.

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RCC hosts local students for Automotive Day

Published on February 20, 2023

More than 200 Randolph County 10th graders explored opportunities in Randolph Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology and Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs Friday, Feb. 17, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus as part of Automotive Day.

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Chamber names RCC Business of the Year

Published on February 7, 2023

Randolph Community College was named Business of the Year at the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce’s 97th Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Jan. 27 at Pinewood Country Club.

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RCC honored Kim Kimrey, left, as its 2023 Excellence in Teaching award winner and David Richardson as the 2023 Staff Person of the Year during its annual Spring Convocation on Friday, Jan. 6.

RCC honors faculty, staff during annual Spring Convocation

Published on January 12, 2023

Randolph Community College board, faculty, and staff members gathered Friday, Jan. 6, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium for the College’s annual Spring Convocation. RCC honored Kim Kimrey as its 2023 Excellence in Teaching award winner and David Richardson as the 2023 Staff Person of the Year.

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College and Career Readiness (CCR) graduates — left to right — Rachel Moore, Meaghan Miller, Natalie McPherson, and Kiara Lataille prepare to receive their diplomas during the 2022 December CCR Graduation Thursday, Dec. 15, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

RCC honors students at 2022 CCR December Graduation

Published on January 10, 2023

Randolph Community College faculty, staff, and Trustees gathered Thursday, Dec. 15, as the College held the 2022 December College and Career Readiness Graduation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Approximately 35 students received their Adult High School or High School Equivalency diplomas with 21 graduates participating in the ceremony.

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Mixon awarded scholarship, 43 students inducted into PTK at RCC

Published on November 28, 2022

Family, friends, and Randolph Community College faculty and staff gathered Saturday, Nov. 19, as the College held its first in-person Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) induction ceremony in three years. Forty-three students entered the RCC chapter of the honor society, Beta Theta Rho, and Business Administration student Shannon Mixon was awarded the fifth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.

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Randolph Community College’s Nursing program was recently ranked third in the state for 2023 by RegisteredNursing.org.

RCC Nursing program ranked No. 3 in state

Published on October 25, 2022

Randolph Community College’s Nursing program was recently ranked third in the state for 2023 by RegisteredNursing.org, an organization of RNs based in California whose mission is to “promote excellence in nursing by enabling future and current nurses with the education and employment resources they need to succeed.” It was the seventh nursing school and program rankings for the organization.

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Randolph Community College Acting President Elbert Lassiter speaks Sept. 9 during RCC's 60th Anniversary celebration in Azalea Park that capped off Founders' Week.

RCC celebrates 60th

Published on September 15, 2022

While looking back at years of successes and looking toward an even brighter future, the Randolph Community College community celebrated Founders’ Week Sept. 4-9 as the College turned 60 years old.

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Members of the State Employees' Credit Union (SECU), along with Randolph Community College staff and students, celebrate the SECU's scholarship donation to the College during a ceremony Aug. 25 in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

SECU presents scholarships to RCC

Published on September 12, 2022

Randolph Community College students and staff, and representatives from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) gathered Thursday, Aug. 25, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus as the SECU presented the College with $18,000 in Bridge to Career Scholarships.

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Randolph Community College Director of Apprenticeships and Pathways Stacey Miller stops at the podium before taking her seat. Members of the first cohort of Apprenticeship Ambassadors gathered at the White House on Thursday, Sept. 1, for the launching of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative.

RCC’s Miller visits White House as part of Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative launch

Published on September 2, 2022

It’s not every day you get an invitation to the White House, but Randolph Community College Director of Apprenticeships and Pathways Stacey Miller received this in her inbox: “The White House cordially invites you to attend an event to highlight your role in the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to expand, diversify, strengthen, and modernize Registered Apprenticeship across the country through the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative.”

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Mirina Perez (left) and son, Christopher, show off the NorthStar certificates they earned in the Career Readiness department’s Digital Literacy course.

RCC Digital Literacy program changing lives

Published on September 1, 2022

In an ever-increasing paperless world, knowing your way around a computer can not only help boost your job prospects, but also help you navigate shopping and paying bills. This spring, Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) department launched a Digital Literacy program. Since its inception, its students have earned 201 certificates using the NorthStar program and 42 students have earned their nationally recognized NorthStar certification.

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Apprenticeship Randolph graduate Joshua DeFreece, who works for Post Consumer Brands, recently received his Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology from Randolph Community College, a Certificate in Manufacturing Technology, a State Apprenticeship Certificate, and a National Journey Worker Credential. The College is starting a new workforce initiative to train unemployed and underemployed adults.

Industry partners needed for new adult workforce program

Published on August 25, 2022

Is your business looking to be on the cutting edge with higher-skilled workers? Is turnover hurting your bottom line? Randolph Community College is starting a new workforce initiative to train unemployed and underemployed adults.

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The 12 Apprenticeship Randolph graduates show off their framed associate degrees in Manufacturing Technology on Tuesday, Aug. 9, after a ceremony in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Randolph Community College Asheboro Campus. Not pictured is Benjamin Cable.

Apprenticeship Randolph honors 12 graduates, signs 17 more

Published on August 22, 2022

Local administrators and community leaders, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Faith Christian School, and homeschool; family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus Tuesday, Aug. 9, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s second graduating class and witness 17 more apprentices signed to the program.

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Randolph Community College opens 60th school year

Published on August 18, 2022

Faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board gathered in the Armadillo Café on the Asheboro Campus Friday, Aug. 12, as Randolph Community College kicked off its 60th school year with a breakfast and convocation.

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Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Elbert Lassiter has been chosen as Acting President for the College while the search for a permanent president is underway

Lassiter to serve as Acting President for RCC

Published on July 25, 2022

The Randolph Community College Board of Trustees has chosen Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Elbert Lassiter as Acting President for the College while the search for a permanent president is underway.

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RCC IT program nationally ranked

Published on July 1, 2022

Recently, Randolph Community College’s Information Technology (IT) program was ranked 15th in the country by ZDNet, a business technology news website, in a list of online associate in information technology degrees.

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Hicks awarded RCC Foundation Retiree Scholarship

Published on June 7, 2022

Bryson Hicks has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.

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Phi Theta Kappa advisor and Randolph Community College English/Communication Instructor Clark Adams welcomed the College’s new inductees during the May 25 ceremony. The ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members due to COVID-19.

RCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members

Published on June 2, 2022

On May 25, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, inducted new members into its Five Star chapter and moved into its 23rd year. A ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members due to COVID-19.

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Certified Medical Assistant Denisse Sanchez, right, works closely with Family Nurse Practitioner Meredith Mitchell at White Oak Family Physicians in Asheboro. Sanchez graduated from RCC’s Medical Assisting program in 2014 and loves her job.

RCC graduate Sanchez finds forever career as Medical Assistant

Published on May 31, 2022

Denisse Sanchez loves giving people shots. It’s just one of the many hats she gladly wears as a Medical Assistant at White Oak Family Physicians in Asheboro. She wouldn’t be wearing those hats, however, without her degree in Medical Assisting from Randolph Community College — or without her children.

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Petra Suarez Hernandez delivers her graduation speech during the 2022 College and Career Readiness Graduation May 12 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus.

No quit: RCC celebrates 2022 CCR graduates at ceremony

Published on May 26, 2022

Petra Suarez Hernandez could have given up on earning her High School Equivalency diploma when the COVID-19 pandemic started. She could have given up when her husband lost a family member. She could have given up when her mother was in a car accident that put her in the hospital. “In that moment, the only thing coming to my head was, ‘I need to quit.’ ”

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. greets graduate Miracle Goldston, aided by Director of Safety and Emergency Preparedness Matthew Needham, during the College's 2022 Curriculum Graduation on Wednesday, May 11, at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Cheers and tears: RCC holds first in-person graduation since 2019

Published on May 18, 2022

Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. made his way down the ramp and into the crowd for one last photo Wednesday evening as the College held its first in-person graduation since 2019. The moment was bittersweet. While RCC lauded its Class of 2022, which achieved the milestone despite a global pandemic, it also honored its retiring President of 15 years.

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One of the many decorated mortar boards seen at Randolph Community College's 2022 Curriculum Graduation, held Wednesday, May 11, at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Randolph Community College 2022 Curriculum Graduation

Published on May 13, 2022

Bill McBrayer, Vice Chair of the North Carolina Community College System State Board, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s 2022 Curriculum Graduation ceremony May 11 at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Over 500 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring with more than 220 graduates participating in the ceremony.

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Randolph Community College Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. cuts the ribbon for the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center on Wednesday, April 27, as the College hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Center and a retirement party for Shackleford. The President also was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Director of Operations for Clancy and Theys Construction Tom Haggard, Representative Allen McNeill, Randolph County Board of Commissioners Chair Darrell Frye, Shackleford, Representative Pat Hurley, and Senator Dave Craven.

Shackleford awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published on April 29, 2022

Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Wednesday, April 27, as the College not only honored its president, but also hosted a long-awaited ribbon cutting for the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Allied Health Center as part of a celebration of the President’s upcoming retirement.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. (right) and Pfeiffer University President Dr. Scott Bullard shake hands after signing the bilateral articulation agreement between their two schools Tuesday, April 19, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center on the RCC Asheboro Campus.

RCC, Pfeiffer sign articulation agreement

Published on April 21, 2022

Randolph Community College and Pfeiffer University faculty and staff, along with members of the RCC Board of Trustees and RCC Foundation Board, gathered Tuesday, April 19, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center for an agreement signing ceremony. The bilateral articulation agreement will make it easier for RCC students to seamlessly transfer credits upon graduating from the College and admission into Pfeiffer.

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Randolph Community College recently selected its Presidential Scholars for the 2022-23 school year. Pictured, left to right, are Alijah Barker (Uwharrie Charter Academy), Josie Goodson (Eastern Randolph High School), Luis Nava Medina (Southwestern Randolph High School), Emily Roach (Randleman High School), and Kylie Zimpfer (Southwestern Randolph High School).

RCC announces Presidential Scholars

Published on April 20, 2022

Five exceptional Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Interested in teaching?

Published on April 19, 2022

At the start of the 2021-2022 school year, Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. announced an initiative to “support the development of excellent educators in Randolph County.” Starting this fall, students interested in becoming teachers can earn their Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) or Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) at the College.

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Randolph Community College Adult Basic Life Skills Education (ABLE) student Lindsey Pizzola works on folding paper towels for the upcoming painting classes at The Preppy Possum.

More than just a job

Published on April 1, 2022

Lindsey Pizzola is enrolled in Randolph Community College’s Adult Basic Life Skills Education (ABLE) program, which helps adults with developmental disabilities. Students take academic-based classes that focus on helping them become as independent as possible. That extends into life outside of RCC as many of the College’s ABLE students also have jobs. For Pizzola, it’s folding paper towels and unwrapping canvases every Tuesday at The Preppy Possum, a paint-and-sip studio in Asheboro.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. opens the State of the County on Tuesday, March 29, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

RCC hosts State of the County

Published on March 31, 2022

Members of the Randolph County community gathered in Randolph Community College’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on Tuesday, March 29, for the “State of the County” — a discussion of the current and future workforce needs and the educational pipeline of Randolph County.

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Randolph Community College Radiography students Apryl Smith, right, and Von Harmon are hoping to help change the face of those working in medical fields.

Radiography students look to open doors for others

Published on March 29, 2022

Von Harmon Jr., Santiago Avila Ponce, and Apryl Smith may have disparate backgrounds, but they are all a part of Randolph Community College’s Radiography program and are hoping to help change the face of those working in medical fields.

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RCC PTK chapter garners awards at Regional Convention

Published on March 21, 2022

Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, won several awards at the Carolinas Regional Convention at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem on March 4.

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Automotive Systems Technology Department Head Don Ashley speaks to visiting seniors from local high schools Tuesday, March 8, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus as part of the inaugural Randolph NEXT event — a job fair and Randolph Community College information tour wrapped into one.

Opportunities abound at inaugural Randolph NEXT

Published on March 15, 2022

Spring Break officially started Tuesday, March 8, at Randolph Community College, but you could have fooled visitors to the Asheboro Campus. Classrooms and labs bustled with activity and students, faculty, and staff filled the hallways. The College, in partnership with Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County School System, Uwharrie Charter Academy, NCWorks, and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, hosted the inaugural Randolph NEXT — a job fair featuring more than 40 local businesses and the career and educational opportunities at RCC.

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David Isbell participated in the inaugural Black Business Accelerator, which helped him launch his business, Pups and Mugs, in Seagrove.

RCC SBC partnering with local organizations for second Black Business Accelerator

Published on February 28, 2022

Local Black entrepreneurs don’t have to travel far to get their ideas off the ground. For the second straight year, Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC) is partnering with VentureAsheboro, Midstate Rotary, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, and the City of Asheboro for a Black Business Accelerator program.

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Randolph Community College is hosting Randolph NEXT March 8, which will feature more than 40 local businesses and the career and educational opportunities at RCC.

RCC hosting job fair for NEXT generation March 8

Published on February 24, 2022

Randolph Community College, Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools, and Uwharrie Charter Academy are joining forces for Randolph NEXT, a unique job fair featuring more than 40 local businesses and the career and educational opportunities at RCC.

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Open house to promote upcoming RCC courses

Published on February 21, 2022

Randolph Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development and College and Career Readiness departments and the College’s Small Business Center are partnering with Kingdom Life Community Church to offer GED, Adult High School, and computer courses on the church campus.

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Randolph Community College is changing its Industrial Systems Technology Program to Automation Engineering Technology this coming fall semester to be more in-line with what industries are demanding of their workforces. The good news? The College's PLC lab is already fully stocked with the latest equipment.

More than just a new name

Published on February 21, 2022

Industry is ever-changing, which means Randolph Community College’s Industrial Programs Department Head Wesley Moore has to stay one step ahead to ensure the programs’ graduates have the skills they need to enter the workforce. The latest step is changing the College’s Industrial Systems Technology Program to Automation Engineering Technology this coming fall semester to be more in-line with what industries are demanding of their workforces.

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High school seniors encouraged to apply for N.C. Criminal Justice fellowship

Published on February 17, 2022

Interested in a career in criminal justice, but unsure how to pay for college? Randolph Community College is a part of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program (CJFP), which funds fellowships for high school senior graduates. In order to qualify, students must have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school and community, and a desire to serve the state of North Carolina in a field within the criminal justice profession. The application process closes May 31.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. announced his retirement, effective July 1, at the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Jan. 21.

RCC President Shackleford announces retirement

Published on January 21, 2022

Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 20, reading a letter during the Board of Trustees meeting that was later emailed to faculty and staff. Shackleford said, while there will never be a perfect time in his mind to retire, it’s time for him to spend more time with his family. His retirement is effective July 1.

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RCC honored Wesley Moore as its 2021 Excellence in Teaching award winner, Matthew Needham as the 2021 Staff Person of the Year, and Donald Shoaf as the Adjunct Faculty of the Year award winner during the annual Spring Convocation Jan. 7.

RCC honors faculty, staff during annual Spring Convocation

Published on January 12, 2022

More than 180 board, faculty, and staff members joined Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. on Zoom for the College’s annual Spring Convocation on Friday, Jan. 7. RCC honored Wesley Moore as its 2021 Excellence in Teaching award winner, Matthew Needham as the 2021 Staff Person of the Year, and Donald Shoaf as the Adjunct Faculty of the Year award winner.

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RCC is the only NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program in the state and one of 28 programs approved at technical or community colleges nationwide.

RCC Veterinarian Assisting program approved by NAVTA, only one in state

Published on January 4, 2022

Students in Randolph Community College’s Veterinary Assisting program can now sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant exam as the College’s program was approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). RCC is the only NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program in the state and one of 28 programs approved at technical or community colleges nationwide.

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Kayla Frost (left) and Nahum Segovia Rosales, both High School Equivalency graduates, spoke during Randolph Community College's virtual College and Career Readiness graduation, held Dec. 16.

RCC holds virtual CCR graduation for 45 students

Published on December 17, 2021

Randolph Community College held its December 2021 graduation ceremony for 45 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Dec. 16. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.

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Randolph Community College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President Grayson Greenwood explains the purpose of PTK during the virtual induction ceremony Dec. 8.

RCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members

Published on December 15, 2021

On Dec. 8, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), inducted new members into its Five Star chapter, and moved into its 23rd year. A ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual ceremony was led by Phi Theta Kappa Advisor and RCC English/Communication Instructor Clark Adams, who welcomed the new inductees.

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Randolph Community College student Shannon Calderon (center) was presented with the fourth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in a ceremony Friday, Dec. 10, in room 018 of the Administration/Education Center on the Asheboro Campus. At left is Martin's daughter, Toi Gray, and at right is English/Communication Instructor and Phi Theta Kappa Adviser Clark Adams.

Calderon receives Waymon C. Martin PTK Scholarship

Published on December 15, 2021

Randolph Community College student Shannon Calderon was presented with the fourth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in a ceremony Friday, Dec. 10, in room 018 of the Administration/Education Center on the Asheboro Campus. The scholarship provides $500 to the recipient to attend RCC.

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Heather Clouston (right), Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees, administers the oath of office to new RCC Board member Zeb Holden at the Board’s meeting Nov. 18.

Holden joins RCC Board of Trustees

Published on November 19, 2021

Zeb Holden of Archdale was appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners to replace the late Jorge Lagueruela.

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Randolph Community College’s inaugural Zoological Horticulture class pulls up decorative sweet potato vines on the Asheboro Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Pictured, left to right, are Instructor Michaelia Comer, and students Chance Billings, Teresa East, Vivian Hosterman, and Rebecca Maness.

First in their class

Published on November 9, 2021

On a chilly, windy October evening on the Randolph Community College Asheboro Campus, four students and an instructor pulled up decorative potato vines from a flowerbed by the parking horseshoe. The group discovered dark red, pumpkin-sized potatoes that look like something out of an alien movie. Instructor Michaelia Comer told her students you could eat the mutant potatoes, but they wouldn’t taste as good as the ones that come out of your garden — or from the produce section at the grocery store.

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771 students graduate from RCC

Published on September 22, 2021

More than 770 Randolph Community College students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this past school year. The 2021 Curriculum Graduation ceremony, slated for Aug. 27 in Greensboro, was canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RCC 2021 Fall Convocation

Randolph Community College opens 59th school year

Published on August 25, 2021

Faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board were on hand in person and virtually Friday, Aug. 13, for Randolph Community College’s fall convocation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The College opened its 59th year when classes began Monday, Aug. 16.

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RCC student Surratt designs new DAI logo

Published on August 24, 2021

Every fall, Randolph Community College’s Design of Advertising class learns what it’s like to work with an actual client, each student designing a logo for a local company. At the end of the project, the client chooses the student’s design that is the best fit, giving the client a fresh logo and the student a foot in the graphic design door.

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RCC Trustee Lagueruela passes away

Published on August 17, 2021

Randolph Community College Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors member Jorge Lagueruela passed away Aug. 11 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lagueruela joined the College’s Board Trustees in July 2018.

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Apprenticeship Randolph signed 14 new apprentices at its 5th Annual Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium at Randolph Community College. Not pictured is apprentice Lindsay Pearce, who joined the ceremony online.

Apprenticeship Randolph honors first graduates, signs 14 more

Published on August 17, 2021

Several local administrators and politicians, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, and Asheboro City Schools; family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 10, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s inaugural graduating class and witness 14 more apprentices signed to the program.

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RCC Employability Skills Lab can help students land a job

Published on August 9, 2021

Need to create a resumé or cover letter or to work on interview techniques? Want to learn how to job search or how to use technology to enhance your job search? Need assistance with an application or training in soft skills? Randolph Community College is here to help with its Employability Skills Lab.

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New grant means now is the time to go to RCC

Published on July 14, 2021

If students were mulling over whether or not to go to college, now is the time to take that step. Randolph Community College is making the commitment to ensure that each student has money to pay for college with the RCC Commitment Grant.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was on of the Triad Business Journal's C-Suite Award winners.

Shackleford wins TBJ C-Suite Award

Published on June 16, 2021

Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was selected as one of the Triad Business Journal’s C-Suite Award winners Monday, June 14.

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Baudoin, ETI earn 2021 ApprenticeshipNC awards

Published on June 4, 2021

Randolph Community College student and Apprenticeship Randolph apprentice Caleb Baudoin has always wanted to follow in his grandpa’s and dad’s footsteps. Both have been machinists since they were 19. And neither toots his own horn. But, Baudoin’s coworkers at Hubbell Industrial Controls (HIC) took notice of not only the apprentice’s work ethic, but also his teamwork, enthusiasm, patience, and willingness to learn. The result was Baudoin earning the Outstanding Registered Apprentice Award at the annual ApprenticeshipNC Conference, held virtually April 27-28.

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Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness Student In-Take Specialist Dahlia Oldham, Coordinator/Instructor of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Abraham Encinas, Director of College and Career Readiness Jordan Williamson, Gladis Castro Batista, Maria Del Carmen Salinas Almanza, Rosa Salinas Almanza, Diana Figueroa Medrano, Marcela Herrera Gonzalez, Jose Vasquez Carranza, Salamatou Mohamed, Lead Instructor for College and Career Readiness Emma Lambirth, and Citizenship Instructor Lizbel Loechle-Yuzzelli celebrate after students received their Certificates of Completion on Saturday, May 8, at the Chevy Centre in Asheboro. Not pictured is Helena Lambeth.

RCC students, faculty, staff celebrate new U.S. citizens

Published on May 24, 2021

When someone entered the small classroom at Randolph Community College’s Chevy Centre on Saturday, May 8, they saw a table holding a red, white, and blue cake along with patriotic plates, cups, and napkins; they heard “God Bless the U.S.A.” playing on the screen; and they were greeted by students dressed to the nines and smiling eyes behind masks. It wasn’t a Fourth of July party in May, though it might as well have been. No, this was a celebration for eight students who passed their U.S. Citizenship test after taking the RCC course.

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CCR 2021 Spring Graduation

RCC holds virtual CCR graduation for 27 students

Published on May 22, 2021

Randolph Community College held its May 2021 graduation ceremony for 27 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Thursday, May 13. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.

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Randolph Community College Phi Theta Kappa Vice President Emily Ramirez gives the invocation during the honor society's virtual spring inducition ceremony April 24.

RCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter moves into 22nd year despite pandemic

Published on May 19, 2021

On Saturday, April 24, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Beta Theta Rho, inducted 52 new members. A virtual ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members of the Five Star chapter. In addition, new members were able stop by the campus to pick up their membership materials.

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Apprenticeship Randolph welcomes 18 new pre-apprentices

Published on May 3, 2021

Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors recently signed up with Apprenticeship Randolph (AR). These 18 new pre-apprentices, 16 in the Manufacturing Technology pathway and two in the Information Technology pathway at Randolph Community College, join 53 current apprentices at RCC who are distributed among 18 company partners.

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RCC selects Presidential Scholars

Published on April 20, 2021

Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Latham awarded RCC Foundation Retiree Scholarship

Published on April 20, 2021

Grace Latham has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. (right) and University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom sign two agreements between the schools during a ceremony Thursday, April 15, in the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center on the Asheboro Campus

RCC, Mount Olive agreement eases transition for students

Published on April 20, 2021

Randolph Community College and University of Mount Olive faculty and staff, along with members of the RCC Board of Trustees, gathered Thursday, April 15, in the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center for an agreement signing ceremony.

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Thanks to having a Success Coach, Earnestine Sherrod is closer to earning her Randolph Community College diploma.

Study shows RCC Success Coaches make a difference

Published on April 9, 2021

Earnestine Sherrod isn’t your typical college student. Then again, Randolph Community College isn’t your typical college. The 50-year-old student has had an uphill battle, emotionally and physically, from food insecurity to multiple surgeries on her feet to asthma and diabetes. None of that is keeping her from earning her degree at RCC. Along the way, Sherrod has had a constant cheerleader in her corner: Pam Wiggins — one of two Success Coaches at RCC, who, along with fellow coach Dr. Jae Archer, is making a marked difference in not only keeping students in class, but also making sure underserved student populations stay in school.

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RCC Pathways videos, activities look to spark students’ interest

Published on March 2, 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions in place across Randolph County and in-person tours cancelled, Randolph Community College Pathways Activities Coordinator Stacey Miller had to get creative with marketing to middle and high school students thinking about their future opportunities for college and career.

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After taking RCC's Automotive Body Repair class, Tommy Alderin is driving his dream car.

RCC class transforms student’s future dream car into reality

Published on January 4, 2021

Tommy Alderin found his dream car in Yanceyville. He just didn’t know it yet. For years, Alderin drove his rusty 1968 Mustang to church. One day, the pastor at his church, who was taking an auto body class at Randolph Community College, suggested that Alderin sign up for the course, and fix up his Mustang.

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RCC Therapeutic Massage program creates opportunities, changes life

Published on December 17, 2020

Gus Hernandez has been in the spa industry for 15 years. That doesn’t mean he’s stopped learning. In May 2019, Hernandez was part of Randolph Community College’s first graduating class from the Therapeutic Massage program. He said the program not only created opportunities for him, but also changed his life.

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RCC announces 2020 fall semester academic standing lists

Published on December 17, 2020

Gus Hernandez has been in the spa industry for 15 years. That doesn’t mean he’s stopped learning. In May 2019, Hernandez was part of Randolph Community College’s first graduating class from the Therapeutic Massage program. He said the program not only created opportunities for him, but also changed his life.

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CCR 2020 Fall Graduation

RCC holds virtual CCR graduation for 33 students

Published on December 15, 2020

Randolph Community College held its December 2020 graduation ceremony for 33 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Thursday, Dec. 10. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.

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Boone appointed to RCC Board of Trustees

Published on November 12, 2020

Harvey Boone of Asheboro was recently appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the North Carolina Governor’s Office. Boone signed his oath of office Tuesday, Sept. 15, and replaces Shirley McAnulty.

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RCC reaffirmed by SACSCOC Board

Published on October 9, 2020

Randolph Community College was recently reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the governing body that helps to uphold the educational quality of degree-granting institutions throughout the South.

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mon C. Martin’s daughter, Toi Gray, (left) and son, Hosea Martin, (center) present Randolph Community College student Cameron Jackson with the third annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Jackson receives RCC’s Waymon C. Martin PTK Scholarship

Published on September 25, 2020

Randolph Community College student Cameron Jackson was presented with the third annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in a ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 22, in room 018 of the Administration/Education Center on the Asheboro Campus.

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Quinton Louris has been named the Small Business Center Director at Randolph Community College.

Louris named RCC SBC Director

Published on September 2, 2020

Quinton Louris has joined Randolph Community College as the new Small Business Center Director. He is responsible for organizing, implementing, and administering the Small Business Center program, which provides free seminars, small business counseling, and links to resources for local entrepreneurs.

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The second class of graduates from Randolph Community College's Health & Wellness Coach program celebrates finishing the course. Pictured, from left to right, are Michele Jernigan, Melissa Thompson, Shannon Foster, Kelly Hamlet, Michelle Craver, Beth Knott, Kelly Green, Dana Crisco, and Aaron Williamson. Instructor and Randolph County Wellness Administrator Sam Varner is in the front.

RCC Health and Wellness Coach program approved by national board

Published on August 24, 2020

Upon the May graduation of 14 students, the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) approved RCC’s Health & Wellness Coach program for the education and training of health and wellness coaches. RCC now joins Duke Integrative Medicine as the only two NBHWC-approved programs in North Carolina, as well as the second community college nationally to have an approved program.

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RCC Fall Convocation

RCC opens 58th year

Published on August 21, 2020

With faculty, staff, and board members tuned in on Zoom, Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. opened the College’s fall convocation Friday, Aug. 14. The College began its 58th year when classes started Monday, Aug. 17, with an alternative course delivery, where possible and practical, to maximize student progress while minimizing risks and the spread of COVID-19.

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Larry D. Reid Minority Scholarship established

Published on August 21, 2020

Community leaders have established an endowed scholarship for minority students in honor of Randolph Community College Trustee Larry Reid, who is also the Station Manager and Morning Show host of The NEW 94.9 FM/1260-AM WKXR Radio, in an effort to encourage minority students during this difficult time.

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ETI donates 4,800 masks to RCC

Published on August 19, 2020

Elastic Therapy Inc. recently donated 4,800 masks to Randolph Community College. The donation was part of more than 40,000 sent to all the local school systems — Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools, and Uwharrie Charter Academy — to cover all students, faculty, teachers, and staff.

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Apprenticeship Randolph Signing Day

Apprenticeship Randolph holds annual Signing Day

Published on August 10, 2020

Twenty-one area students signed as registered apprentices on Apprenticeship Randolph’s annual Signing Day Aug. 3, held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium at Randolph Community College.

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RCC announces plan for Fall Semester

Published on July 7, 2020

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Randolph Community College 2020 Curriculum Graduation

Published on June 18, 2020

Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony was held virtually Monday, June 8. The original ceremony was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In all, 422 students received their degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

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AR welcomes 22 new pre-apprentices

Published on June 12, 2020

Twenty-two area students recently signed up with Apprenticeship Randolph, including four in the newest apprenticeship track, Information Technology. Sixteen students signed up in 2017 — the first year of the program, and 17 signed in 2018. With the addition of Automotive Systems Technology in 2019, 22 signed.

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Yasmin Cervantes, Randolph Community College Student Government Association President, spoke at RCC's virtual 2020 Curriculum Graduation, which debuted online June 8.

RCC holds virtual 2020 Curriculum Graduation

Published on June 8, 2020

Across the country, the Class of 2020 has seen graduation ceremonies cancelled, rescheduled, or turned into virtual or drive-thru events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After its in-person ceremony was canceled, Randolph Community College debuted its 2020 Curriculum Graduation virtually Monday, June 8.

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CCR 2020 Spring Graduation

RCC holds virtual CCR graduation

Published on May 22, 2020

Randolph Community College held a virtual ceremony for its 2020 College and Career Readiness (CCR) Graduation on Thursday, May 14. The in-person ceremony was to take place the same date, but was changed due to COVID-19.

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RCC announces Presidential Scholars

Published on April 16, 2020

Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2020-2021 school year.

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Mabe awarded RCC Foundation Retiree Scholarship

Published on April 16, 2020

Zachariah Mabe has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was presented with the first-ever Bert Lance-Stone Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce’s 38th Annual Membership Meeting at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville.

RCC President Shackleford presented with inaugural Lance-Stone Award

Published on January 27, 2020

Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was given the inaugural Bert Lance-Stone Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce’s 38th Annual Membership Meeting at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville.

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Heather Clouston (left), Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees, administers the oath of office to new Randolph Community College Board member Chris Yow at the Board’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center.

Yow appointed to RCC Board of Trustees

Published on January 17, 2020

Chris Yow of Asheboro was appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education to replace the late Curt Lorimer. Yow signed his oath of office at Thursday’s Board meeting in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center.

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RCC honors outstanding faculty and staff members, employee years of service

Published on January 15, 2020

Randolph Community College honored W. Clark Adams as its 2020 Excellence in Teaching award winner and Joey Trogdon as the 2020 Staff Person of the Year during its Spring Convocation held Jan. 10 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The College also introduced its first-ever Adjunct Faculty of the Year award winner, Betty Wainwright.

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The Timken Foundation awarded a grant of $110,000 to Randolph Community College on Friday, Dec. 13, for the purchase of a hi-fidelity patient simulator mannequin for the College’s Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, which will open in the spring of 2020. Pictured, left to right, are Plant Manager Megan Guinee, HR Manager Jody Walker, Shackleford, and Plant Controller Baxter Hammer.

Timken Foundation awards $110,000 grant to RCC

Published on December 18, 2019

The Timken Foundation has awarded a grant of $110,000 to purchase a hi-fidelity patient simulator mannequin for Randolph Community College’s Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, which will house the Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, and Medical Assisting programs as well as the Emergency Medical Services continuing education program.

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College and Career Readiness graduates move their tassels during the graduation ceremony, held Thursday, Dec. 12, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus.

RCC College and Career Readiness graduates persevere to reach goal

Published on December 18, 2019

Twenty-eight students participated in the College and Career Readiness graduation ceremony out of 40 High School Equivalency Diploma graduates and five Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible Thursday, Dec. 12, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium at Randolph Community College.

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Alt textSouthwestern Randolph High School teacher and Randolph Community College Agricultural Mechanics Instructor Andrew Atwell discusses Agriculture Day on Tuesday, Dec. 3, during an Agriculture Summit in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

RCC hosts Agriculture Summit, updating community on Pathway

Published on December 5, 2019

Randolph Community College (RCC), the Randolph County School System (RCSS), and Asheboro City Schools (ACS) faculty and staff; local agriculture industry representatives, and community partners gathered Tuesday, Dec. 3, in RCC’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center for an Agriculture Summit to share what has developed out of and share new ideas for the Pathways to Prosperity Agriculture Pathway that was released in April 2018.

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SACSCOC committee concludes on-site visit at RCC

Published on November 15, 2019

Randolph Community College faculty, staff, and Trustees heard the results of a review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) Reaffirmation On-Site Committee on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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The current Apprenticeship Randolph apprentices gathered Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Randolph Community College campus to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

RCC holds Apprenticeship Week Celebration

Published on November 15, 2019

Randolph Community College held a celebration for National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13, 2019, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

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Local middle school students participate in a paint activity as part of Automotive Day on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Richard Petty Education Center at Randolph Community College.Local middle school students participate in a paint activity as part of Automotive Day on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Richard Petty Education Center at Randolph Community College.

RCC hosts local eighth-graders for Automotive Day

Published on November 12, 2019

Randolph Community College hosted 200 eighth-graders from the eight Randolph County School System and Asheboro City Schools middle schools on Friday, Nov. 8, for Automotive Day to kick off National Apprenticeship Week.

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Ken Kinley stands in front of the newly-named Kinley Center on Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus. Kinley, RCC’s Assistant Director of Facilities, retired on Sept. 30 after working 40 years at the College — the longest tenure of any employee.

RCC renames building in honor of 40-year employee Kinley

Published on October 16, 2019

Randolph Community College recently renamed one of its Asheboro Campus buildings in honor of Ken Kinley, who retired Sept. 30 after 40 years of service — the longest tenure of any employee. The building, which houses the College’s Human Services and Massage Therapy programs, will now be known as the Kinley Center.

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Industrial Programs Department Head Steve Maness speaks area eighth-grade students in the Gene Haas Computer-Integrated Machining Institute on the Asheboro Campus on Friday, Sept. 27. The students toured local industries before participating in hands-on activities in RCC’s machining, mechatronics, and welding labs as part of Manufacturing Day.

RCC hosts local eighth-graders for Manufacturing Day

Published on October 4, 2019

Randolph Community College hosted 225 eighth-grade students from nine Randolph County middle schools as part of its annual Manufacturing Day celebration Friday, Sept. 27. The students toured local industries before participating in hands-on activities in RCC’s machining, mechatronics, and welding labs.

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Cheri Beasley, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, speaks at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Beasley visits RCC

Published on September 6, 2019

Cheri Beasley, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, paid a visit to the Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus on Tuesday, Sept. 3, as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.

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Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. cuts the ribbon Thursday, opening up the newly-expanded Archdale Welding Center that increased the site’s booths to 31. Pictured from left to right are Welding Department Head Michael Ford, Director of the Archdale Center Tonya Monroe, Archdale Mayor Bert Lance Stone, Shackleford, Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners Darrell Frye, RCC Board member Dr. Cindy Schroder, Vice President of Administrative Services Daffie Garris, and Vice President of Instructional Services Suzanne Rohrbaugh. In the back row are County Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Board member James Gouty, and Board Vice Chair John Freeze.

RCC holds ribbon cutting for Welding Center expansion

Published on September 5, 2019

Randolph Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday as the College increased its number of welding booths at the Archdale Center to 31. Approximately 2,000 square feet of classroom and office space was converted into lab space to accommodate more students.

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An even larger group of apprentices signed Aug. 8 as a part of Apprenticeship Randolph's annual Singing Ceremony at RCC. It included the first-ever female apprentices and the first set of Automotive Systems Technology apprentices.

Apprenticeship Randolph welcomes 22 new students on annual Signing Day

Published on August 14, 2019

With songs like ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” and Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire” booming from the speakers, 22 area students signed on as new apprentices during Apprenticeship Randolph’s 2019 Signing Ceremony held Aug. 8 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium at Randolph Community College.

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Randolph Community College, Asheboro City Schools, and the Randolph County School System partnered to bring together three Pathways Camps — AMP Camp, HIP Camp, and APP Camp — at the end of June. Students and teachers participating in the AMP Camp were treated to a welding exercise (above).

Pathways Camps fun, eye-opening for participants

Published on August 6, 2019

During the last two weeks of June, Randolph County teachers and students braved welding sparks, learned how to put on a neck brace, and hung out with alpacas. The learning experiences — and the fun — were all part of three Pathways Camps put on by Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, and the Asheboro City Schools.

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Heather Clouston (right), Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees, administers the oath of office to new Board student trustee and Student Government Association President Yasmin Cervantes July 15.

Cervantes becomes first RCC SGA President from RECHS

Published on July 31, 2019

Randolph Early College High School student Yasmin Cervantes of Liberty was sworn in as Randolph Community College’s next student trustee July 15. Cervantes is the first-ever RECHS student to serve as RCC Student Government Association President.

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Heather Clouston (right), Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees, administers the oath of office to new RCC Board member Larry Reid at the Board’s meeting July 18.

Reid joins RCC Board of Trustees

Published on July 22, 2019

Larry Reid of Asheboro was recently appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees. Reid signed his oath of office at the July 18 meeting of the Board held in room 301 of the Administration/Education Building on the Asheboro Campus. He was appointed to a four-year term ending June 30, 2023.

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Pictured, left to right, are RCC English/Communication Instructor and PTK Advisor W. Clark Adams, Associate in Arts student Carmen Garcia, Medical Assisting student Regina Hoover, and former Business Administration Department Head and PTK Advisor Waymon C. Martin.

Garcia, Hoover receive PTK Scholarships

Published on July 3, 2019

Two Randolph Community College students recently were presented with the annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Associate in Arts student Carmen Garcia and Medical Assisting student Regina Hoover both received $500 in a ceremony Friday, June 28, in the Student Services Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

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Uwharrie Charter Academy senior Daryn Trogdon, left, and Southwestern Randolph High School senior Ben Cross were the first students from Randolph Community College’s Career and College Promise program to earn their associate degrees before graduating from their respective high schools.

CCP students take fast track at RCC, earn associate degree

Published on June 7, 2019

Southwestern Randolph High School senior Ben Cross and Uwharrie Charter Academy senior Daryn Trogdon walked in Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation on May 8, both earning Associate in Arts degrees before they graduate from high school.

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Pictured in the back row, left to right, are: Maira Aviles, Crystal Hughes, Destiny Bach, Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., Sarah Ellison, Brittney Tompkins, Elbert Lassiter, Sandra Rodriguez, and Rosemary Tiller. Kneeling in front is Gustavo Hernandez.

RCC graduates first Therapeutic Massage class

Published on June 7, 2019

The sense of pride was palatable May 31 as Randolph Community College conducted its first Therapeutic Massage graduation in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

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Rocky Lewis, an apprentice with Elastic Therapy Inc., shares how Apprenticeship Randolph has changed his life.

AMP Summit shines light on Manufacturing Pathway progress

Published on May 23, 2019

Members of Randolph Community College (RCC), the Randolph County School System (RCSS), Asheboro City Schools (ACS); local industry representatives, and community partners gathered Tuesday, May 21, in RCC’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center for an AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Pathway) Summit to share what has developed out of the Pathways to Prosperity Advanced Manufacturing Pathway that was released in April 2015.

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Close to 300 Randolph Community College graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees, diplomas, or certificates Wednesday, May 8, at the Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Hope and happiness: RCC honors Class of 2019

Published on May 17, 2019

Close to 300 Randolph Community College graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees, diplomas, or certificates Wednesday, May 8, at the Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

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Randolph Community College inducted 80 new members into the Beta Theta Rho chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at RCC.

RCC inducts 80 into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Published on May 6, 2019

Two Randolph Community College photojournalism students won awards in the North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s statewide Experience More Video Competition, shadowing two former RCC students and learning about the internship experiences that led them to their current careers.

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Randolph Community College opens 57th school year

Published on February 5, 2019

Five of Randolph Community College’s Board of Trustees and two members of the RCC Foundation’s Board were on hand Friday, Aug. 16, to welcome the more than 200 RCC faculty and staff members gathered for the school’s fall convocation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. The College opened its 57th year when classes began Monday.

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RCC photojournalism students place in video competition

Published on January 17, 2019

Two Randolph Community College photojournalism students won awards in the North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s statewide Experience More Video Competition, shadowing two former RCC students and learning about the internship experiences that led them to their current careers.

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