RCC Art Club Plans Activities Members of RCC’s Art Club met to plan activities for the 2017-2018 academic year and select leadership. Club advisors Professor Ray Martin and Phil Haralam, Fine Arts Faculty, described the educational travel experiences and community service projects as opportunities for developing friendships while learning. “By traveling together we will learn …Read More
Income Maintenance Caseworker Begins September 7 Do you like helping people? Are you good with computers? Would like a dependable job? Register today for Income Maintenance Caseworker and train for a new career. Gain the skills needed to seek employment by Departments of Social Services across the state. The NC FAST software system, customer service …Read More
Rockingham Community College (RCC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to be a member of a new cohort for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education program. Funding is secured through the National Science Foundation for this project. RCC’s project, Advancing Machining Technology in a Rural North Carolina Community, was developed by …Read More
Rockingham Community College announces those named to the summer semester 2017 President’s List and Dean’s List. President’s List To be eligible for the President’s List students must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer. Those …Read More
High School Equivalency Graduate Isabella Stowe was awarded a scholarship totaling $2,228 from the Rockingham Community College Foundation. Every graduate of the program is given the opportunity to apply for the scholarship. An essay is part of the application process. Stowe explained that she gained confidence by completing RCC’s High School Equivalency program and that …Read More
Completing RCC’s Effective Teacher Training Course could lead to a new career as a substitute or guest teacher. This 4-week class is designed to give students the skills they need to work as a team with each school or classroom that they enter. During the past school year, 27 RCC-trained guest teachers actively worked in …Read More
Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates during the July 28 graduation exercises held at 7p.m. in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium. The Honorable Wayne R. Tuggle, Sr., Mayor, City of Eden, delivered the commencement address. Graduates are listed below by degree, diploma or certificate earned; name; and …Read More
The graduation ceremony for those who earned the High School Equivalency diploma and those who earned an Adult High School diploma was held on Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium at Rockingham Community College. The High School Equivalency program is offered at locations throughout Rockingham County. There is no …Read More
RCC Caps and Pins Practical Nursing Graduates During a July 27 evening ceremony, thirteen Rockingham Community College practical nursing students received their caps and pins. The practical nursing candidates for graduation are: Sarah Billings, Trisha Davis, Emilee Eggleston, Jessica Garrett, Avarie Hands, Terra Isley, Jacqueline Lewis, Tanya Manley, Ashley Myrick, Jenny Ore, Mason Peters, Tarsha …Read More
During a July 20 evening ceremony, 16 Rockingham Community College surgical technology students received their pins. The surgical technology candidates for graduation are: Cortnye Barnett, Darnell Benjamin, Brooke Byrd, Tori Cozart, Ashley Dabbs, Jennifer Evans, Sierra Espinoza, Nicole Frazier, Chelsea French, Tara Lucas, Diana Martin, Esayas Nida, Caysey Petty, Kayla Ore, Sydney Shropshire, Morgan Williams
Tim Johnson has joined the faculty and staff of Rockingham Community College as Director of TRAILS, a new outdoor skills training program of study. Thanks to a $700,000 gift from Duke Energy, TRAILS will prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation. Since May 2016, Johnson was employed by Burke County Department of Community Development in …Read More
Rockingham Community College is one of the 12 tennis facilities across the country honored for excellence in construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). The award is presented each year to a facility displaying quality tennis courts with regulation surfaces, layout, and amenities. The recipient facility must host USTA …Read More
Final deadline for completing the fall 2017 application process is August 3. All new students must begin the application process now in order to attend RCC this fall. The four step process is easy. First, complete the application for admission. The application is available at www.rockinghamcc.edu or you may come to the Whitcomb Student Center …Read More
RCC’s Small Business Center (SBC) will offer three workshops during the month of August and all are free and open to the public. Get 30% More Done – Managing Time for the Small Business Owner will be held on August 10, 11am-2pm at the Reidsville Goodwill. How to Find Your Customers will be held on …Read More
North Carolina irrigation contractors and landscape contractors can earn continuing education credits along with NC pesticide recertification credits on Thursday, June 29 at RCC. The morning session will include presentations on pesticide application, rainwater harvesting, and tax developments and will be held 9:00am – 12:00pm. Credits available include: NC irrigation contractors continuing education – 1.0 …Read More
On Wednesday, June 7th, a diverse group of representatives from businesses, industry, and education met to discuss the direction of the RESET Rockingham initiative and begin work to collectively improve the workforce in Rockingham County. RESET Rockingham launched in October 2016 with a symposium attended by over 50 industry and business leaders. This initiated the …Read More
Rockingham Community College has joined the National Consortium on College Men of Color (NCCMC). Participation in the NCCMC will enhance the college’s commitment to improving the success of historically underrepresented and underserved students, including men of color. To combat this achievement gap, the NCCMC facilitates an exchange of ideas between community colleges across the nation …Read More
Activities for Families and Kids at RCC Family Tennis Night will be held on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 6:30-8:00pm. This is a free event for the entire family. Sign up today and enjoy learning on RCC’s newly renovated tennis courts named N.C.’s “Facility of the Year” by the USTA. Eaglemania Summer Enrichment …Read More
Summer Continuing Education and Workforce Development Courses Substitute Teacher Training will be held August 29-September 19, 9am-12pm. Candidates for substitute teaching are required to complete Effective Teacher Training class prior to being hired. Job Search Boot Camp will be held June 21-23, 9am-1pm at the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. The three-day course includes soft skills …Read More
RCC will be offering courses in July and August as part of the Duke Energy TRAILS program. “Intro to Sustainable Trailbuilding” will be offered on July 8 and July 22 and “Sustainable Trail Design & Layout” will be offered on August 12 and August 19. Both workshops will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 …Read More