COLLEGE GUIDE
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President’s Message Welcome to Roanoke-Chowan Community College: Our faculty, staff, and administration are dedicated to providing high quality instruction and services that are designed to meet your needs. We are committed to creating the best learning environment possible to facilitate your successful goal attainment. Our overall mission is to provide educational and workforce training programs that will build a world-class comprehensive community college that is globally competitive. We expect our students to be successful and we teach them the necessary life skills which when applied appropriately, consistently facilitate success. We are working hard to listen to our business and industry partners in order to help them meet their demands for skilled workers in our service area.
There are a magnitude of opportunities for involvement and participation in your college experience. Whether you choose the Foundation, Student Government, Intramurals or the Alumni Association does not matter. What does matter is that you are fully engaged and invested in your college experience. As a matter of fact your success depends on it. The more you put into your college experience the more you will get out of it. Thank you for choosing RoanokeChowan Community College to continue your educational pursuits. Sincerely yours in service, Michael A. Elam, Ed. D. President
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SGA President’s Message It is truly an honor to serve as the 2014-2015 Student Government Association President here at RoanokeChowan Community College. I serve as the voice of all students here at R-CCC. As SGA President I will serve on the R-CCC Board of Trustees, as a student member. This will give me the opportunity to voice the needs and concerns of my fellow students. I am a 2013 graduate of Hertford County High School and currently enrolled as a second year student here at Roanoke-Chowan Community College. Since my arrival here at R-CCC, I have found lots of fun activities including game shows, dance performances and informative seminars. Before being elected as SGA President, I was involved with the BOSS Male Mentoring Program and served as a SGA Senator. Thank you for considering R-CCC as your place for your educational needs. Randy Artis 2014-2015 SGA President
Contact Information
Address:109 Community College Road, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Main Office: 252-862-1200
Admissions: 252-862-1200 (ext 240) Bookstore: 252-862-1292
Continuing Education/Workforce Development: 252-862-1202 Director for Transfer and Professional Technologies: 252-862-1200 (ext 235)
Director for Vocational and Public Service Technologies: 252-862-1200 (ext 372)
Early College HS: 252-862-1200 (ext 296)
Financial Aid: 252-862-1246
Small Business Center: 252-862-1304 Student Activities: 252-862-1248
Student Support Services: 252-862-1200 (ext 303)
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Financial Aid
R-CCC’s Fine Arts program offers the Associate’s Degree that may be transferred to any University in the North Carolina University system, as well as Chowan University.
Financial Aid is any grant, scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to assist a student meet college expenses. Financial aid can assist educational costs such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and basic educational costs. There are four primary sources of financial aid: the federal government, the state, the institution/college, and private/outside agencies. Financial aid awards may include a combination of the various sources of financial aid. Scholarships are considered as gift
aid based on academic performance, talent or achievement. A number of scholarships are made available through the state, the R-CCC Foundation, various individuals, businesses, and civic and service organizations. Scholarships at Roanoke-Chowan Community College include: Golden Leaf Scholars Program State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation Wells Fargo Technical Scholarship Allen Ryan Todd Scholarship George W. Ballard Scholarship R-CCC Foundation Scholarships Northampton County Farm Bureau Scholarship Rick Woodard Scholarship Colon Furr Scholarship NC Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship for Health Careers NC State Board of Refrigeration Examiners Forgivable Education Loans for Service State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Foundation For more information on applying for financial aid, including scholarships, visit www.roanokechowan.edu/financialaid/ or call the financial aid office at (252) 862-1244.
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2014-2015 Programs of Study College Transfer Programs: Associate in Arts Associate in Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts – Art Concentration Associate in General Education Associate in Science
Associate in Applied Science Degrees (A.A.S.) and their related options: Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrig. Tech. Diploma - Heat Pump Certificate - HVAR Certificate - HVAC Mechanical Installation Certificate
Associate Degree Nursing
Biotechnology
Building Construction Technology - Building Construction Technology Certificate Business Administration
Computer Information Technology - Multimedia Certificate - CIT Basics Certificate - Operating Systems Certificate - Web/Security Certificate
Diploma Programs/ related options: Barbering Cosmetology Dental Assisting Plumbing - Plumbing Certificate Welding Technology - Pipe Certificate - Plate Certificate Certificate Programs: Accounting
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2014-2015 Programs of Study Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Education
Human Services Technology - Human Services Technology Certificate - Human Services Technology - Mental Health Concentration - Human Services Technology – Mental Health - Human Services Technology – Mental Health Cert
Industrial Systems Technology - Industrial Systems Technology Diploma - Electrical Certificate - Mechanical Certificate - PLC Certificate
Medical Office Administration - Medical Office Administration Diploma - Medical Office Administration Certificate Office Administration
- Office Administration Diploma - Office Administration Certificate Web Technologies
- Multimedia Certificate
R-CCC offers vocational programs in high demand fields such as Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration; Welding; and Industrial Skills Technology.
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Student Life Get involved in Student Government Association, Student Clubs & Organizations:
ADN Level I Club Advisor: Mrs. Carmen Askew The purpose of the Club shall be to promote the personal and professional growth of its members and to secure monies for educational use by club members.
ADN Level II Club Advisor: Mrs. Michelle Warren The purpose of this Club is to enhance the knowledge of fellow members, to create a positive atmosphere for learning, and to excel to the next level of our careers.
Asian/Anime Media Club Advisors: Mr. Justin McKeithan & Mr. Martin Murphy The purpose of this club is to form a community of people interested in subjects related to Asian/Anime & other forms of Media. By forming this community we hope to provide the following benefits to members: having a group of similarly interested students for support; having access to more experienced students to learn from; a place for students to find groups or projects to work with; and a place for project leaders to find students willing to help.
Brotherhood of Shinda Society Advisor: Mr. Tremaine Kwasikpui The purpose of this club is to (1) increase the retention and graduation rates of minority male students, (2) to serve as role models for fellow students, (3) to encourage academic excellence, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Criminal Justice Club Advisor: Mr. Christopher Buffaloe The purpose of this club is to (1) improve Criminal justice through educational activities, (2) promote professional, academic, and public awareness of Criminal Justice issues, (3) encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in Criminal Justice, (4) Provide a unified voice for students of Criminal Justice, (5) Promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional, training, and higher education within the Criminal Justice field.
Early Childhood Club Advisors: Mrs. Deboria Outlaw & Mrs. Audrey Moore The purpose of the Early Childhood Club is to (1) show the community and our school that we are a positive and dedicated organization that provides support to our members as well as to the community at large, (2) to provide honesty and respect to our fellow students.
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Student Life Ecology/Outdoor Activities Club Advisor: Mr. Marcel Montane The purpose of the Ecology/Outdoor Activities Club (EOAC) is to have outdoor activities that partake in a journey of Ecology and other Sciences. To invite and have discussions with people that live and work in Science/Outdoor related fields. To volunteer/participate in helping the world around us: plant trees, cleaning/building and Arboretum, or any other activity that covers our learning of Ecology and Science.
Student Government Association (SGA) Advisor: Mr. Tremaine Kwasikpui The SGA is designed to enhance the general welfare of students and to facilitate communication between the student body, the faculty, and the administration. The SGA sponsors campus-wide student activities. These activities are funded by the student activity fee paid by students at registration.
Phi Theta Kappa Advisors: Mrs. Joan Deloatch & Mrs. Janet Faison The purpose of the Beta Nu Mu Chapter of Phi theta Kappa at RoanokeChowan Community college shall be promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership, and service and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of this College.
Women of Standards Advisors: Mrs. Veronica Rice, Mrs. Stacey Hoggard & Miss Sharda Brit The purpose of this group is to assist young women in (1) taking care of themselves (socially, personally, and academically), (2) supporting each other, (3) educating one another, (4) empowering each other, and (5) becoming professionals.
Human Services Club Advisor: Mrs. Kimberly Bazemore The Human Services Club provides students with opportunities within the dynamic field of Human Services. These opportunities include participation in professional and educational programs, establishing and carrying out community service projects, fund raising in support of these projects, and networking with community based service providers.
Skills USA Club Advisors: Mrs. Sonya Chamblee & Ms. Dreese Eley The purpose of Skills USA is to (1) to foster a deep respect for the dignity of work, (2) to assist students in establishing realistic career goals, (3) to help students attain a purposeful life, (4)to create enthusiasm for learning, (5) to develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, occupational, civic, recreational and social activities.
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Campus Activities • Fall Festival • Game Shows • Laser Tag • Canned Food Drives • Angel Tree Toy Drives • Health Fair • Veteran Day Celebration • Intramural Sports • Spring Fling • Breast Cancer Tea/Luncheon • Leadership Meetings • Ice cream Socials • Leadership Conferences • Active Clubs/Organizations • Career Fair • Honors Convocation
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Transfer Program North Carolina community college graduates of two-year Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Fine Arts programs may be admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status.
Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status.
Roanoke Chowan Community College has also entered into partnership two-plus-two agreements with Chowan University and Elizabeth City State University. These 2 + 2 agreements will allow a student to complete the first two years of a 4year degree at Roanoke-Chowan Community College, where s/he will earn an associate’s degree. Students are able to then transfer to either Elizabeth City State University or Chowan University into a programs listed below and based upon eligibility: 2 + 2 Chowan University Partnership
1. Business Administration 2. Comprehensive Science 3. Criminal Justice
4. Elementary Education 5. English Education 6. Health & Physical Education 7. Mathematics Education 8. Music Education 9. Social Science Education 10. Studio Art Pre-Art Therapy, with a concentration in painting, printmaking or ceramics 2 + 2 Elizabeth City State University Partnership
1. Pre-aviation science 2. Birth through kindergarten education 3. Pre-business administration/marketing 4. Computer engineering/industrial technology 5. Computer engineering technology/engineering technology, associate science, engineering with a minor in mechanical and automation 6. Associate in science, engineering technology, with a minor in computer and information technology 7. Pre-criminal justice 8. Pre-marine environmental science 9. Pre-middle grades education 10. Pre-pharmaceutical science, with a concentration in biotechnology 11. Pre-pharmaceutical science, with a concentration in clinical science
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We Are RCCC
R-CCC Nursing students learn through actual clinical experiences at local health care agencies, as well as hightech simulated environments.
R-CCC’s Cosmetology Program includes an OPI certified Nail Technology course.
The Industrial Skills Technology Program includes courses in machining, fabrication, and electrical.
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RCCC History In 1967 an abandoned prison compound located near the Village of Union in Hertford County was purchased. Under the leadership of the State Rep. Roberts H. Jernigan, Jr., and with the support of Sen. J. J. “Monk” Harrington and Rep. Emmett Burden, a fund to establish a two-year, vocational and technical training institution was provided by the North Carolina General Assembly. Originally called Roanoke-Chowan Technical Institute, the institution’s name changed to Roanoke-Chowan Technical College in 1981 and to Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) in 1987. J. W. “Jack” Young, Jr. was elected as the first President, retiring in 1980. He was succeeded by six other presidents: Dr. Edward H. Wilson, Jr. (1981-83); Dr. David W. Sink, Jr. (1984-87); Dr. Harold E. Mitchell (1987-2000); Dr. Mary C. Wyatt (2001-05); Dr. Ralph G. Soney (200512); and Dr. Michael Elam (2013 to present). Roanoke-Chowan Community College is situated on a 41-acre tract and has seven buildings which house instructional space and various administrative functions. A seven-acre Arboretum/Environmental Science Outdoor Laboratory is also part of the campus. The College currently has about 20 curricular programs in which students may seek degrees, diplomas and short
term skills-based certificates. Most recently the College has added an Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts, in addition to diplomas in highdemand occupational training in Welding, HVAC, and Industrial Skills Technology. The College also has taken greater strides to provide transfer opportunities for students to pursue higher-level degrees. These efforts include the addition of the Hertford County Early College, which is located on the College’s campus. A formal transfer agreement has been established with the 16-member University of North Carolina System, as well as with a variety of private colleges. In addition to conventional classroom instruction, the College has expanded its distance learning studies to include Internet-based courses. It has increased efforts with area school systems to provide more opportunities for high school students to take college courses, either on the R-CCC campus or at their respective high schools. Greater focus also has been placed on meeting the existing and future workforce needs of area business and industry through the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. The Continuing Education & Workforce Development Division also has continued to meet business needs by setting up basic or occupation-related classes within local industries as well as developing Focused Industrial Training (FIT) opportunities.
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