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Students join international honor society at RCC

Apr 22, 2015
In an April 22 ceremony, forty individuals were inducted into Alpha Kappa Pi, Rockingham Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society and the largest honor society in American higher education. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally … Read More

Tate sworn in as RCC Trustee

Mar 11, 2015
Ms. Janice R. Tate of Madison was sworn in as a trustee of Rockingham Community College yesterday. Rockingham County Clerk of Court Mark Pegram administered the oath of office. Tate was appointed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners in January to fill the unexpired term of the late James Kallam. Tate’s term will expire … Read More

Aviation Machinist Pathway

Feb 11, 2015
Rockingham Community College will offer an Aviation Machinist Pathway program of study to current high school students beginning fall semester 2015. A unique partnership between RCC, Rockingham County Schools, Junior Achievement, East Carolina University, HAECO Aviation, PEMMCO Manufacturing, and Machine Specialties, Inc. will provide the opportunity for students to participate in an educational pathway designed … Read More

RCC Student Honored With Academic Excellence Award

Jan 26, 2015
Michael A. Matthews, of McLeansville has been selected as the 2015 Academic Excellence Award recipient for Rockingham Community College. Matthews, whose academic average is currently a 4.0, is on track to earn an Associate in Science this spring. Each year one student is chosen at each of the state’s 58 community colleges to receive the … Read More

Paramedic Class of 2014 Graduates

Dec 11, 2014
Rockingham Community College’s Paramedic Class of 2014 held its pinning ceremony on December 11 in a 6 p.m. ceremony. The 15 graduates are Taylor Carter, Jessica Chriscoe, Aaron Clark, Deanna Conaway, Keith Crespro, Jessica Easter, Raymond Foster, Cassandra French, Brandon Laprade, Annie Lee, Kevin Moore, Cidni Powell, Natasha Pruitt, Pete Stoddard, and Wendy Wiseman.

RCC’s New President to Begin January

Nov 7, 2014
Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw of Lumberton, NC has been selected by the Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees as the College’s fifth president. Pending final approval by the State Board of Community Colleges, Dr. Kinlaw will begin January 20.   Kinlaw has served as Vice President for Instruction and Support Services at Robeson Community College … Read More

Duke Energy awards $250,000 to Rockingham Community College

Oct 24, 2014
Duke Energy and Rockingham Community College today announced a $250,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation. The funds will be used to provide equipment enabling the college to establish an Industrial Automation Manufacturing Center.  The center will train students in automation and industrial manufacturing processes.  The funds will be used to purchase a robot arm, … Read More

RCC presidential search narrowed to six finalists

Oct 16, 2014
On Monday, October 13, the Presidential Search Committee at Rockingham Community College concluded its role in the presidential search process. The group was charged with the task of narrowing the applications to six finalists. The remainder of the presidential search process is the responsibility of the RCC Board of Trustees. On October 27-30 and November … Read More

Rockingham Community College Participates In Business Initiative

Sep 30, 2014
Teams of workforce development partners from Rockingham County are making plans to visit local businesses in a statewide effort to learn more about the challenge of finding and retaining high-quality employees. These visits are part of Governor Pat McCrory’s “1,000 in 100” initiative to have local teams visit 1,000 businesses in ALL 100 counties during the … Read More

RCC Surgical Technology Program Receives Award

Sep 16, 2014
Rockingham Community College has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 90% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding … Read More

RCC’s Baseball Team Prepares for a Strong Season

Sep 3, 2014
Second year Head Coach Jake Loye returns 10 players from the 2013-2014 team that finished as the fifth seed in the NJCAA, Region 10 DII Tournament. Local players Willis Booth (RHP) of Eden and Caleb Shanaberger (RHP) of Reidsville are two of the nine incoming freshmen to sign a national letter of intent. Last year’s … Read More

Tournament held in memory of Haley Jo Plummer

Aug 25, 2014
On Saturday, RCC honored the memory and contributions of Haley Jo Plummer who was a member of the college’s first women’s volleyball team. In 2001, during her second semester as an RCC student, Haley died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. During a special ceremony held before the tournament began, Charles … Read More

Early Childhood Education Program Accreditation Renewed

Aug 13, 2014
The A.A.S. Early Childhood Education degree program at Rockingham Community College has earned renewed accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation decision is based on the NAEYC Commission review of the program self-study report, peer review team report, and written response. The Commission evaluates the patterns of evidence … Read More

RCC Caps and Pins Practical Nursing Graduates

Jul 29, 2014
During a July 23 evening ceremony, 16 Rockingham Community College practical nursing students received their caps and pins. During the ceremony, special awards were given to the following: Natro Dove, who received the Peer Award; and Kay Hopper who received the Faculty Award. The practical nursing candidates for graduation are: Chasity Abbott, Kayla Barber, Kathy … Read More

Rohrbaugh Named Chief Academic Officer at RCC

Jul 24, 2014
Suzanne Rohrbaugh began service to Rockingham Community College this month as Vice President for Academic Affairs and comes to the college with over 20 years of experience in the NC Community College System. Rohrbaugh most recently served as Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at College of The Albermarle (COA). Prior to her … Read More

Dodson, Frazier and Foeller Receive Emeritus Status

Jul 23, 2014
Retired Rockingham Community College professors Nathan Lee Dodson and C. Michael Frazier and were recently honored at the college as professor emeritus. In addition, Robert J. Foeller received the rank Dean of Library Services Emeritus as a posthumous honor. The ceremony was held during the July 15, Board of Trustee meeting. Dodson began teaching at … Read More

Kallam and Peach Sworn in as Trustees

Jul 22, 2014
Mr. James Kallam, of Stokesdale has been appointed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Board of Trustees at Rockingham Community College. Kallam replaces Janice Tate of Madison who began service in 2010. Kallam was elected to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners in 2008 and served one term. He is … Read More

RCC Athletes Receive National Academic Award

Jul 21, 2014
Rockingham Community College administrators received notification from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) that two student-athletes were selected to receive national recognition for their academic achievement. The NJCAA recognizes academic achievement of two-year college athletes. Rhiannon Walker, who excelled as a member of the women’s volleyball team during her time at RCC, earned a … Read More

Aiken Appointed Interim President of Rockingham Community College

Jul 21, 2014
Dr. William C. Aiken, of Clinton, has been appointed by the NC State Board of Community Colleges to serve as the interim president of Rockingham Community College. The college’s Board of Trustees began their search for an interim last month when Dr. Michael S. Helmick announced his resignation from the position. Aiken previously served with … Read More

RCC HVAC Students Assist with Habitat for Humanity Construction

Jul 21, 2014
This summer students and faculty in the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) program are lending a helping hand to Habitat for Humanity while getting some great field experience in HVAC installation. Habitat for Humanity is in the process of finishing their 19th house located in Stoneville. The future homeowner is paralyzed and is … Read More
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