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Volume 3 • Issue 3
f lightPath SANDHILLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New Programs
in Aviation
and Fire
Protection
Who Assists SCC
Curriculum Students?
Helping Students
Choose the Best
Career and Land
the Ideal Job
SCC Curriculum
Programs
Continuing
Education
Schedule of Classes
Summer Semester 2018 || FREE
Summer
Concerts
on the
Green
A Sandhills Summer Tradition
June 11 • July 9 • August 13
Food Truck Service Begins at 5:30 pm
Music Begins at 6:30 pm
Never Miss a Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening
under the pines with the SCC Jazz Band. In the event of rain, event will
Sandhills Thing move into Owens Auditorium.
Sponsored by Star 102.5 FM radio.
Interact with us on any of these social me-
dia outlets. We post photos and stream live
video, have contests, let you know about
events and generally have lots of fun.
@SandhillsCC #sandhillscc
Sandhills Community College is the home venue of the
MOORE
PHILHARMONIC
David Michael Wolff
Principal Conductor & Artistic Director
ORCHESTRA
Where every concert is a unique, May 12 • 6 pm
unforgettable experience. Spring Concert
Trinity Methodist Church, Troy, NC
Season Finale: Symphonic Salute
Featuring internationally renowned
May 20 • 3 pm
violinist Natasha Korsakova.
Orchestral Concert
Saturday, May 19 • 7:30-8:30 pm Sandhills Community College
Tickets available at carolinaphil.org or
by calling 910-687-0287. Sandhills Community College partners with the Moore
Philharmonic Orchestra, offering students class credit for
Performance is in Owens Auditorium participation in the Orchestra.
THE
Katharine L. Boyd
LIBRARY
Free to Moore and Hoke County Residents
NY Times Best-Sellers
Adult & Children DVD Loans
Children’s Section
Over 100 Audio and eBooks
Hard Copy and eMagazines
Elementary & Middle School
“Battle of the Books” Available
Research Assistance
Community Computers • Free Wi Fi
Monday - Thursday 7:45 am-8 pm • Friday 7:45 am-4 pm
Saturday 9 am-1 pm • Closed Sunday
Hours may vary on school holidays, please call 910-695-3819 to confirm.
SANDHILLS Are you an
HORTICULTURAL active duty
GARDENS
spouse?
14 Themed Gardens 34+ of Our Programs Qualify for
on 32 Acres the MyCAA Scholarship Program
Active duty spouses may be
Picnic Area eligible to receive up to $4,000
Open Dawn to to pursue a license, certification
or associate degree. Service
Dusk Year-Round member must be Active Duty
Designed and maintained by with a pay grade of E-1 to E-5, O-1,
students and faculty of our O2, W-1 or W-2.
Landscape Gardening
program.
We are happy to offer a docent guided
tour for ten or more participants. Please call Call 1-800-342-9647 Monday-Friday 8 am-10 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm. A Career Counselor will help you get
(910) 695-3882 at least two weeks prior.
started in obtaining funds to study at Sandhills.
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Questions about Sandhills Community
College curriculum programs can
be directed to the Student Services
Department at (910) 695-3725. To inquire
about Continuing Education courses, call
(910) 695-3980.
Publisher.................................................Dr. John Dempsey
President of Sandhills Community College
Editor, Writer, Graphic Artist, Photographer....................
Karen McKellar Manning
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Photographer..................................................Sydney Mezs
Social Media Specialist/Marketing Assistant
Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees
George Little, Chairman
Larry Caddell, Vice Chairman
Joseph Clendenin, Secretary
Arthur Blue
Timothy Carpenter
James Cunningham
Gary Evans
Eugene Horne, Jr.
Linda McCaskill
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Helen Probst Mills
James Saunders
Dr. Alexander Stewart
Dr. Larry Upchurch
Sandhills Community College Administration
Dr. John Dempsey, President
On our cover is Steven and Mia Bowden. Steven is one of the first students to dempseyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3700
register for our new aviation program. Brenda Jackson, Executive Vice President
jacksonbr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3731
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of flying as a profession, Steven is a veteran of both
Andrea Korte, Vice President of
the US Army and Air Force with 27 years of consecutive military service. The Continuing Education & Workforce Development
couple now calls Southern Pines home. “I’ve lived in many places, and this kortea@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3767
community is the best I’ve ever seen. The quality of life here is top-notch. I’m Ron Layne, Vice President of College Initiatives
originally from North Carolina, so it’s nice to be back in my home state.” layner@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-4109
Dr. Rebecca Roush
His wife, Mia, avails herself of the Continuing Education Small Business Center Vice President of Academic Affairs
offerings. She owns M.K. Schwarz where she offers expert, European-style tai- roushr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3704
loring and custom clothing creations. “We produce everyday garments, prom Kellie Shoemake
and formal dresses, combat and tactical gear, dry suits, commercial diving Vice President of Student Services
harnesses, uniforms, movie props and costumes, and furs. We offer antique shoemakek@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3900
garment restoration, styling for commercials and film, and disability aids.” Kirk Lynch
Assistant to the President, Special Projects
Read more about the new aviation program on page 5 and the Small Business lynchk@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3866
Center on page 40. Wendy Dodson
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Also in this issue, we feature the Student Services Department, the team that dodsonw@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-2868
serves our curriculum students from application to graduation. In another arti- Libba Thomas
cle, we show how the college helps students determine the career they are best Associate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
suited for and help them secure employment after earning their credential. We thomase@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-4971
also brag about our Athletic Director and the 2017-18 Men’s Basketball team. Germaine Elkins
Executive Director of the SCC Foundation
Our special events this summer can be found on the inside front cover. Make elkinsg@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3706
plans to join us, especially for our summer outdoor Jazz Band shows! Dr. Julie Voigt, Dean of Instruction
voigtj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3715
Learn. Engage. Belong
David Farmer, Dean of Student Services
farmerdj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714
Wendy Kauffman, Dean of Academic Support
Sandhills Sandhills Hoke James H. Garner Larry R. Caddell kauffmanw@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3814
Community Center Center Public Safety Twana McKnight, Dean of Hoke Center
College 1110 East Central Ave. 2332 NC Hwy 705 Training Center mcknightt@sandhills.edu or (910) 878-5803
3395 Airport Road Raeford Robbins 333 Niagara- Dr. Kristie Sullivan, Dean of Planning and Research
sullivank@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3907
Pinehurst 910-875-8589 910-464-6300 Carthage Road
910-692-6185 Carthage All rights reserved.
© 2018 Sandhills Community College
features
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Who Assists SCC Denton Honored as
Curriculum Students? Athletic Director of
Meet the team that serves SCC the Year
students from application to Since 2008 Aaron Denton has
graduation. worked to create a stellar athletic Learn • Engage • Belong
Page 5 program at Sandhills. Summer Semester Special Events & Closings
New Programs in Page 8
Aviation and Fire Summer Youth May 12 Commencement
Protection Begin in Sports Camps May 12 Moore Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
August The Athletic Department will offer May 19 Carolina Philharmonic Concert
Aviation Management, girls volleyball and boys & girls
Professional Pilot and Fire basketball camps this summer. May 20 Moore Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Protection Technology will bring May 22 Curriculum Session A & B Sessions Begin
the number of degrees offered at
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Athletic Hall of Fame May 28 College Closed for Memorial Day
Sandhills to 42.
Induction June 11 SCC Jazz Band Concert on the Green
Page 6 Three individuals were inducted June 26 Curriculum Session C Begins
Helping Students to the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Choose the Best July 4 College Closed for Independence Day
Page 42
Career and Land the Bringing Tomorrow
July 9 SCC Jazz Band Concert on the Green
Ideal Job to Sandhills
August 13 SCC Jazz Band Concert on the Green
Sandhills is dedicated to assist- August 15 Curriculum Fall Semester Begins
The Technology Labs in Van
ing students find the best career
Dusen Hall will soon have a new
path and helping them meet their
look.
goals.
in every issue
Curriculum/College Credit Continuing Education
Page 11 Page 16 Page 21 Pages 34-35
Registration Information Culinary Arts and Baking Registration Information ed2go Online Classes
Page 11 & Pastry Arts Pages 22-24 Page 36
Tips for Applying for Page 17 College For Kids Youth ed2go Online Career
Financial Aid Engineering Technologies Summer Enrichment Certificates
Page 12 Page 17 Page 25 Page 37
University Studies Golf Course Management Creative Living/Lifelong Technology Training
Page 13 Page 18 Learning Institute Pages 38-39
Aviation Landscape Gardening Pages 26-27 College & Career
Page 13 Page 18 Career Training Readiness
Automotive Technologies Nursing Pages 28-29 Pages 40-41
Page 14 Page 19 Advanced Manufacturing The Small Business Center
Business Administration Health Sciences Pages 30-31 Page 42
Page 15 Page 20 Public Safety Continuing Education
Computer Technologies Public Services Pages 32-33 Class Enrollment Form
Page 16 Career Development Page 43
Cosmetology Campus Map
Who Assists
From first learning about the “Each of them lives out the core
programs and services we offer to value of helpfulness in their every-
walking across the stage at com- day work and personal lives. It is
mencement, the Student Services obvious they love what they do.”
Division works with students
SCC Curriculum
throughout their entire time at
Sandhills. Ryan Riggan
The Student Services Division is
If he could tell a high school
made up of Marketing and Public
Students?
student just one thing, it would
Relations, Recruiting, Student
be to take four classes at Sandhills
Success, Admissions, Financial
while they are still in high school.
Aid, Veterans Affairs, Student
Why? Because in doing so, it
Life, Records and Registration,
would qualify them for two full
Counseling, and Career
tuition-free years of college
Development.
The Team That Serves “We have a great team that is
at Sandhills. “There are steps
to qualifying for the Sandhills
SCC Students from passionate about serving our Promise,” he said, “and even if
Application to Graduation students,” said Vice President of
Student Services Kellie Shoemake.
you don’t know what you want to
major in when you get to college,
you can have prerequisite classes
under your belt.”
An Aberdeen native, a graduate
of Pinecrest High School, and a
former Sandhills student himself,
Ryan taught in NC public schools
for 11 years after graduating from
Appalachian State University.
Ryan has been the Director of
Recruiting at the college for just
over a year. “Sandhills is a great
place to work because everyone
takes pride in doing their jobs,”
he said. “In recruiting students,
I firmly believe that if someone
visits our campus, they will decide
to attend college here. When you
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see how well maintained every-
thing is, when you get to see how
friendly everyone is, and when
you get to experience how helpful
everyone is, you can truly under-
stand how great a place this is.
From the moment I walked onto
the campus, I could tell how much
everyone wanted to be here.”
Ryan’s wife, Alicia, works at the
college as well. She is a Physical
Education Instructor and the
Women’s Volleyball Coach. The
two have a six-year-old daughter,
Seated: Cary Greene, Director of Admissions; Rosa McAllister-McRae, Director of Student Services at the Sandhills Hoke
Center and Personal Counselor; and Lindsey Farmer, Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. Standing: Shenika Brooklyn.
Ward, Director of Student Life; Randy Foster, Director of Personal Counseling Services; Karen Manning, Director of
Marketing and Public Relations; Gwen Russell, Director of Career Development Services; Ryan Riggan, Director of
Recruiting; Jean Blue, Director of Records and Registration; and Davis Smith, Director of Student Success.
Feature
the wonderful opportunities they Davis says that the residents of also enjoys traveling. She lived
Cary Greene have as a Sandhills’ students. the Sandhills area make working in Germany for five years and
at the college great. “We serve all fondly recalls her visits to Paris,
Having a six-year-old and a three- Lindsey is the Director, of
people groups, from adults who Amsterdam, the Black Forest,
year-old always makes life busy Financial Aid and Veterans
want to learn to read, to high and Munich. She has two adult
– and Cary Greene says hers are Affairs at Sandhills. “I don’t seem
school students who want to start children, a daughter who gradu-
definitely not morning people. to have a typical day because
close to home before transferring, ated from UNC Chapel Hill and a
After she finally gets them deliv- something new always comes
to community individuals who son who graduated from Rutgers
ered to their respective locations my way. My duties include com-
seek a rich cultural experience, University.
each morning, Cary begins her pleting and submitting federal
and all types in between. Being
job as Director of Admissions. “I and state reports, reviewing and
able to come to work and interact
love it that my work days vary. implementing federal and state
with all sorts of people, and Shenika Ward
Sometimes my team and I are in regulations, overseeing the overall
then see them off campus, in
the office processing applications, functions of federal and state “Sandhills is a phenomenal place
the “real world,” really creates
entering transcripts, or running financial aid, scholarships, and to work,” says Shenika Ward.
an atmosphere of community,”
reports. Other times I am in veterans affairs areas. “What sets it apart is its consis-
remarked Davis.
meetings, and other days we are Lindsey’s husband, DJ, is the tent theme of helpfulness. The
visiting local high schools.” Look twice if you see a people here live and breathe
Dean of Student Services at the
paddleboarder out on the helpfulness.”
Originally from Cleveland, college and they stay busy with
Southern Pines Reservoir Lake.
Tennessee and a graduate of a five-year-old daughter and a As the Director of Student Life,
It may be Davis. “Nothing beats
Appalachian State University, Cary six-year-old son. Lindsey says she saying, “Hello,” to all the turtles Shenika is daily exhibiting the
has been in the area for almost lives for summer when her family core value of helpfulness herself.
in the Reservoir Lake on a nice
ten years. After the market crash gets to enjoy the beach together. Whether it is making others aware
sunny day!” he said.
several years ago and seeing 69 Originally from Enfield, NC, of Student Life activities, assisting
of her co-workers being laid off, Lindsey attended Peace College Student Government Association
she left the home design business where she earned a Bachelor of Gwen Russell members, managing the Game
and earned an MBA from UNC- Arts in English. She went on to Room, or helping students begin
Pembroke. Before working in her earn a Master of Arts in English Like many in the area, the mili- clubs, she supports the “Engage”
current position at Sandhills, she from East Carolina University. tary brought Gwen Russell to our part of the college’s new tagline.
was an Admissions Associate. part of the state. Originally from
Shenika and her college sweet-
Baltimore, MD, she has been at
“Sandhills is special because heart husband have two children,
Moore County is special,” Cary
Davis Smith the college for almost ten years.
a boy and a girl, ages three and
says. “The atmosphere and A community college graduate five. Because of her daughter’s
After 12 years working in Student
culture of the college mimic the herself, Gwen attended Baltimore autism diagnosis, she is an advo-
Services at Sandhills, Davis Smith
unique culture of our community. Community College and later cate for inclusion and equity.
has a pretty good handle on what
Our campus is gorgeous, and we Morgan State University, where
it takes to be a successful college “What has been most encourag-
hold ourselves to a higher stan- she earned a BA in English.
student. Beginning as an Advising ing since beginning at the college
dard when it comes to serving our She received a Master of Arts
Associate, he is now the Director two years ago,” she said, “is how
students and our community.” in Human Resources and
of Student Success. important family is to the admin-
Development from Webster
When she has a bit of spare time istration. I’ve worked at places
Davis graduated from Lee County University.
Cary loves to run, work out, play where employees are always
Senior High School in Sanford
golf or do anything that involves As the Director of Career expected to put work before
and studied Political Science at
water like boating, rafting, fishing, Development Services, Gwen family. The administration at
UNC-Wilmington. As a work-
and swimming. She also likes to works with students to help them Sandhills cares deeply about each
study student in Student Services
make jewelry. determine career options suited of us as individuals.”
while in college, he became
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to their interests and strengths
interested in working in student Shenika is originally from
and sets them on the path to
development as a career. His days Burlington, NC. She holds a
Lindsey Farmer now vary from spending all day
achieve such a profession. She
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
finds it most fulfilling to see the
“I love working with our student working face-to-face with stu- from Fayetteville State University
progress students make while at
population,” said Lindsey Farmer. dents to a day filled with meetings and a Master of Arts in Education
SCC and helping them look their
“They come from all walks of life, – Davis loves the diversity of his from UNC-Pembroke.
very best on a résumé.
they each have a unique story as days. He says that if he has a bad
to why they are with us, and for day, he knows tomorrow will In her downtime, Gwen enjoys live
the most part, they are grateful for probably be completely different. theatre, movies, and reading. She
Feature
Randy Foster Rosa Jean Blue Karen Manning
McAllister-McRae
After attending Randolph Having a golfer for a father and an As the Director of Marketing and
Community College in Asheboro, Rosa McAllister-McRae has been equestrian for a mother made the Public Relations, Karen handles
Randy Foster transferred to UNC- taking college courses in one Sandhills region a natural vaca- all promotions and advertising
Greensboro for a BA in Political fashion or the other since the tion destination for Jean Blue’s for Sandhills. “My job is so varied;
Science and went on to earn early 80s. She studied drama at family. They vacationed here from I look forward to what each day
graduate degrees in Theology, Kingsboro Community College Michigan, and Jean moved to the will hold,” she said. “I plan all of
Counseling, and Psychology. in Brooklin, NY and after coming area in the early 80’s when she our marketing, handle all of our
He is a Licensed Professional back to Raeford to assist an ailing married a Southern Pines native. graphic design and print produc-
Counselor. parent, she studied at Sandhills tion, write press releases, write
Before coming to Sandhills, Jean
and went on to earn a BS in and produce radio spots and
For over 17 years Randy has had a 20-year career in veterinary
Psychology from Fayetteville State promo videos, design and place
worked as a Personal Counselor medicine. In her 14 years at the
University. She received a mas- our social media and print ads,
at Sandhills. He confidentially college, she has worked in the
ter’s in Counseling from Webster handle our photography — pretty
consults with students, faculty, Administration side of the house
University and an Education much anything you see promoting
and staff, helping them manage and now loves the challenges of
Specialist Degree from Wingate the college, except the website,
the many demands on their lives. being the Registrar in Student
University. has come through my hands.”
He offers workshops, visits class- Services. “We are a busy depart-
rooms, and assists with events. Rosa has worked at the college ment, she said. “I am fortunate to Her education and work experi-
for over 23 years. “The best have a dedicated staff that keeps ences uniquely prepared Karen
“Sandhills stresses academic
thing about working at Sandhills us on track. for her position. She holds a BS
excellence,” said Randy, “and pro-
is being able to help students in Graphic Design and a BSBA in
vides many services to students, “Sandhills is such a fulfilling place
achieve their goals,” she said. Marketing from Appalachian State
faculty, and staff, encouraging to work, and at the end of the day, University. “I have been doing
us to achieve our very best. Rosa works at the Pinehurst we know we make a difference graphic arts for so long I remem-
Sandhills also stresses that we campus and the Hoke Center in in our student’s lives. We support ber when cut and paste meant an
are a community of scholars and Raeford. She assists new students each other and our students X-Acto knife and rubber cement,”
professionals whose energies are as an advisor, helps them apply on a daily basis — that kind of she joked. Karen has worked for
focused on aiding others in the for financial aid, offers personal dedication is unique. We work the college for 12 years.
achievement of life goals.” counseling, helps students nav- super hard in Student Services,
igate the transfer process and but we also fit in a lot of fun and “My husband and I entered an
Randy enjoys reading, especially entirely new phase of life in the
works with international students. laughter.”
books and articles on religion and past year,” she said. “Our son
spirituality. He and his wife, Robin Rosa and her husband have two Naturally, you would expect a took a promotion with Cisco and
have two children and four grand- children and two grandchildren. person who once worked in the moved to Denver, our daughter
children. “We like to travel to new She serves on the Hoke County veterinary field to have a few pets. (my best friend) moved to Nevada,
places,” he said, “especially if Board of Education. Jean is the adoptive mother of and I began caring for my elderly
they are on an island with a great three dogs and three cats. She and
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mother in our home.”
beach. We host a family beach trip her husband love the water and
each summer.” spend most summer weekends on As she was preparing the class
their sailboat. schedule a few years ago, Karen
noticed a Continuing Education
oil painting class would be
offered. Having not painted with
oils since junior high, she signed
Summer Semester up and has rediscovered her love
Curriculum Sessions of painting. “I’m very much a real-
istic painter,” Karen said, “I often
Session A: May 22-July 26 wish I could loosen up and paint
Session B: May 22-June 21 more like the impressionists.”
Session C: June 26-July 26
Karen is the Advisor for the CRU
Registration for Sessions A and B club at Sandhills and serves on
is now through May 21. the Women’s Ministry at Christ
Registration for Session C is now Community Church. (And yes, I
through June 25.
had to write this about myself and
it was a bit uncomfortable.)
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Sandhills Community College simulator training, and
will offer three new Associate entrepreneurship or business
in Applied Science degree management training.
programs beginning Fall Semester
Sandhills Community College
2018. Aviation Management,
will allow entry points into
Professional Pilot and Fire
the programs based on prior
Protection Technology will bring
certifications earned as a hobbyist
the number of degrees offered at
New Programs in
or through military training.
Sandhills to 42.
The college will award an
Aviation Programs Associate in Applied Science in
Sandhills
Community
Aviation Management degree and
an Associate in Applied Science in Aviation and Fire
Protection Begin
Career Pilot degree.
College will
offer two Since 10 percent of the Sandhills
in August
aviation student body are active duty
programs: military, veterans or dependents,
Aviation Sandhills is in the process of
Management applying for Part 141 designation
and Professional from the FAA to qualify students
Pilot. The creation of the aviation for the use of VA funds. If the
programs were brought to application process goes as
pass through conversations anticipated, VA students are
between the Moore County going to be able to use their
Airport Authority Board and the benefits toward program costs fall
college regarding the regional semester.
and national need for trained Students can save a great deal of
commercial pilots. money by beginning at Sandhills.
Sandhills is the fourth North If a bachelor’s degree is desired,
Carolina community college to the college has long-established
offer commercial pilot training. relationships with four-year
Student’s first semester will be schools allowing students to move
spent on campus taking general into bachelor programs with more
education classes along with transfer academic credits and
introductory aviation courses. receive the degree sooner. related firefighting industries, and The college will award an
Flight training will begin in the to provide currently employed Associate in Applied Science
To learn more about theses firefighters with knowledge in Fire Protection Technology
second semester. exciting new programs, contact and skills often required for degree.
The Aviation Management and Robert Brannum at brannumr@ promotional consideration.
Professional Pilot Technology sandhills.edu. Employment opportunities
programs will prepare students Coursework will include diverse exist with fire departments,
for a variety of aviation and Fire Protection Program fire protection subject areas,
including fire prevention and
governmental agencies,
industrial firms, insurance rating
aviation-related careers including
The new Fire safety, public education, building organizations, and educational
the commercial airlines, general
Protection construction, fire ground organizations.
aviation, the aerospace industry,
Technology strategies and tactics, and local
the military, and state and federal This program offers many courses
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program is government finance and laws, as
aviation organizations. online or in a hybrid format
designed they apply to emergency services
Coursework will include to provide to accommodate employed
management. Emphasis includes
fundamentals of flight, students with understanding fire characteristics students and/or those with family
aerodynamics, aircraft knowledge responsibilities.
and the structural consequences
performance, meteorology, and skills in of fire; risk assessment and Sandhills Community College
navigation, federal regulations, the technical, managerial, and management; and relevant will offer credit for certifications
aviation management, and leadership areas necessary for research, communications, and earned through the Continuing
instrument and commercial advancement within the fire leadership methodologies. Education Public Safety Fire
ground training, flight and protection community and Academy.
Feature
Helping Students
Choose the Best Career
and Land the Ideal Job
North Carolina community rewarding and personally satisfy- Left to right: Nicole Worley, Jenny Troyer and Gwen Russell.
colleges typically have two ing career.
divisions. One side of the house
The Career Center offers a
Workforce Continuing designed to expose graduating
is Curriculum. These are col- high school students to the many
lege-credit courses and programs
career library, online exploration Education Services: opportunities awaiting them if
that can lead to a degree, diploma,
programs, career inventories, Serving our Community they choose to attend Sandhills,”
personality assessments, and she said. “Working Smart is North
or certificate. Continuing As Director of Continuing
workshops. Carolina’s only soft skills certifi-
Education is much broader, Education Student Success
serving students who need a high Gwen assists students or gradu- cation and is being offered to all
Initiatives, Nicole Worley works
school diploma, refresher courses ates in developing a resume, write Sandhills’ graduates at no cost to
to develop partnerships and
to begin college, or a short-term a compelling cover letter, and prepare them for success in the
educational programs to connect
career training credential. It will offer a mock interview to give workplace.
students with the necessary train-
includes professional and work- the confidence needed for a job ing to reach their employment The Career Development Program
force development, public safety search. She also helps current stu- goals and meet local industry in Continuing Education is a
classes, the Small Business Center, dents find part-time employment. needs. workforce development program
online ed2go courses, and per- that provides skills assessment
Gwen holds a Health Sciences By partnering with employers
sonal enrichment classes. services, employability skills
Career Fair each November and to provide short-term work-
Sandhills has personnel dedicated an all-programs Career Fair training, and career develop-
force training and certifications,
to assisting students to determine every March where local employ- ment counseling to individuals
Continuing Education is an
an educational plan and securing ers come to interview and hire in transition and the emerging
integral part of the local work-
employment, whether they are students. A Career Clothes Closet workforce.
force system. “We have a growing
in Curriculum programs or take is organized each November
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need for skilled workers with “Our goal is to assist students in
Continuing Education courses. and February. Faculty, staff, and certifications in the healthcare, assessing their interests, person-
community individuals donate construction, and advanced man- ality traits, and abilities, in setting
The Career Center: professional attire and stu- ufacturing industries throughout career and educational goals,”
dents can choose clothing for Moore and Hoke Counties,” said said Career Development Director
Serving our Curriculum interviews. Nicole. “As an alternative to a Jenny Troyer. “We help them
Students Students apply to serve as Career two-year degree, we can equip create a pathway that will lead to
The SCC Career Center, under Ambassadors and these select students in a matter of months economic, social, and educational
the direction of Gwen Russell, students assist Gwen with special with the necessary skills for success.
specializes in career development events and serve their fellow stu- in-demand, obtainable jobs,” said
Career Development classes help
to help prospective and current dents in the Career Center. Nicole.
students explore and plan careers,
Curriculum students identify, Not only is The Career Center Nicole is also responsible for the write resumes, interview with
plan, and achieve career goals. available for prospective and Bridge to College and Careers confidence, solve typical work-
Information, advice, training, current students, but those who program and the Sandhills’ place problems, communicate
and resources are designed to have graduated within the past Working Smart graduate ini- effectively, and learn basic com-
help them select an educational five years from a curriculum tiative. “Our Bridge program is puter skills.
path that can lead to a financially program can also avail themselves a collaborative effort between
of services. Sandhills and local high schoolsAaron Denton, Athletic Director Feature
at Sandhills Community College,
has been named the Junior/
Community College Under
Armour Athletics Director of the
Year by the National Association
of Collegiate Directors of
Denton Honored as
Athletics.
“This is an incredible honor,” said
Athletic Director
SCC President John Dempsey,
“and it is well-deserved. Aaron has
built our athletic program, from
scratch, into one of the most suc-
cessful programs in the country
– and he’s done it with dignity,
of the Year
integrity, and a genuine dedica- was added in 2017, finishing in and served as the Student
tion to the mission of Sandhills.” the top ten in the nation their very Government Association
first year. President. In addition to a
Just before this announcement, bachelor’s degree in education
Aaron had accepted an offer to The men’s basketball team
earned from Appalachian State
become the Athletic Director won the NJCAA National
University, Ami obtained an
at North Carolina Wesleyan Championship in 2012, and the
Associate Degree in Nursing from
University in Rocky Mount. He Men’s Golf team won the title in
Sandhills and later taught in the
will supervise 14 athletic teams at 2014. All teams have won many nursing department.
Wesleyan. District and Regional tourna-
ments and placed in NJCAA The Dentons have two children,
“Sandhills is about excellence and National Championships. nine-year-old Savannah and
opportunity and about develop- Noah, four. They will reside near
ing people,” said Dempsey. “While In addition to his duties as the Aaron’s hometown of Bunn, where
we will miss Aaron terribly, we are Athletic Director at Sandhills, two happy grandparents await
very, very proud of him. We wish Aaron taught Mathematics. His
their move.
him only the best as he, his wife wife, Ami, attended the college
Ami, and their family pursue this
wonderful opportunity.”
“Sandhills has supported many
opportunities for myself, our
coaches, and student-athletes,”
said Aaron. “Being a part of those
efforts remains special for my
family and me.”
Aaron came to Sandhills in 2008
from Louisburg College where
he had rebuilt the basketball
program, placed athletes at
four-year universities, and spear-
headed fundraising efforts. He
had also been an Assistant Coach
at Miami-Dade College and
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UNC-Greensboro.
With Aaron’s hire, the college
began offering women’s volleyball,
men’s basketball, and men’s and Sandhills Community College 2017-18 Flyers
women’s golf. Heins Gymnasium W/L Record 27-6; Region X Tournament Champions; NJCAA #8 Final Ranking
was enlarged in 2015 to accom- The Flyers celebrate after their defeat of Davidson to win the NJCAA Region X Championship. Front Row: Emmanuel
modate NJCAA basketball play. Merriweather, Juwaan Childs, Parrish Stevons (holding plaque), Malik McCrimmon, Mason Harrell, Coach Darell Yates,
Before the renovation, games and Donnie Haith. Middle Row: Winston Bryan, Noah Ivery, Shane Garrison, Zion Copeland, and Tavarus Peterson.
were played at The O’Neal School. Back Row: Coach Scott Bender, Zamire Winters, Jake Murdock, Frank Wishart, Damauri Sexton, Chase Morrissette-
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Barnett, Johnny McFadden, Xavier Grissett, Coach Mike Apple, and Luke Moore.sccflyers.com
#flyersrise
Summer Youth
Sports Camps
Instruction by Flyers Coaches Visit our
www.sccflyers.com/camps
Register Today — Limited Spots
Athletic Hall
Girls Volleyball of Fame
Basic July 16-18 9-11 am $45 Dempsey Student Center
Intermediate July 16-18 Noon-3 pm $65
Advanced July 16-18 4-7 pm $65 tSecond Floor
Preregister by June 16 for free T-shirt. To nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame, please send an email to
Add $10 if you sign up at door (on availability basis only). dentona@sandhills.edu with “HOF Nomination” in the subject line.
Boys & Girls Basketball
Rising 3-9 Grades June 25-28 8:30 am-Noon $65
Geared toward boys and girls desiring to improve individual basketball skills.
Participants will work with outstanding coaches who will teach the fundamen-
tals of the game. There will be the opportunity to play in games.
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THE GRADUATE WALK
Pay special tribute to a Sandhills
graduate with a brick in The Graduate Walk.
Laser-engraved with name, degree and year.
Bricks are available for a $100 contribution to the SCC
Alumni Association.
2018 Hall of Fame Induction For more information or to purchase a brick, please contact
Jennifer Dail at (910) 695-3712 or dailj@sandhills.edu.
Pictured from left to right: Danny Barrett (Golf, 1972-74), Jim Halstead
(Administrator/Coach), Bobby Bridges (Golf, 1973-75).Drop by
for a Vis
it !
120 Boyd Library • (910) 695-3729
Our Veterans Affairs Office provides information and assistance
to students applying for VA education benefits.
One-on-One Advising in
Academic and College Resources
Academic Credit for
Military Experience & Learning
Veterans Support Advocates
Flexible Course Scheduling
Career Center Support for
Transition to the Civilian Workforce
Visit our new Ryan Veterans Center, located in
Boyd Library, to learn how your military experience translates
into college credit at SCC, and discover the benefits available to
you as a veteran student on our campus.
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More Programs and only concern, we offer more
Classes at The Hoke Center than $500,000 in scholarship
Than Ever Before awards each year.
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Associate in Arts
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Certified Production Technician
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CPR for Healthcare Providers • Notary Public
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Intro to Direct Care Work I • Direct Care Basics
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CAREER IN
HEALTHCARE
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Surgical Technology and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and
certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Radiography Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679- 4500 for questions about the accreditation of
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
Polysomnography color, national origin, sex, or disability.
Respiratory Therapy For more information about SCC graduation rates, the median debt of students who
Therapeutic Massage completed the program, and other important information on programs that award
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Sandhills Community College Tips for Applying for Financial Aid
provides a broad range of curricu- For more details regarding the
lum offerings for those interested necessary steps for enrolling, visit: The financial aid application Financial Aid Office. Documents
in earning college credit. sandhills.edu/admissions/. process may be lengthy, so it’s may include tax returns or tax
Designed for students who want For details regarding the next important to begin early. Students return transcripts, child support
to transfer to a four-year institu- semester’s curriculum course must complete the online Free information and personal iden-
tion or graduate with particular offerings, simply visit sand- Application for Federal Student tification. The process may take
skill sets aimed at immediate hills.edu and click on “Class Aid (FAFSA) for colleges to deter- additional time if outside agen-
employment, our curriculum Schedules” located in the gray box mine eligibility. The form is cies are asked for information.
offerings range from two-year on the homepage. available each October and must
associate degrees to shorter be completed annually. Deadlines Keys to a Smooth Process
If you have questions regarding for the FAFSA form and required • Begin early. The earlier you
length certificates.
our steps to enrollment or about documentation submission begin the application process,
Curriculum classes are open to any of our curriculum programs, are set each term: fall semester the more likely your aid will be
non-degree-seeking students as please call our Admissions Office deadline is in early July, spring processed in a timely manner.
well. Many in the community take at (910) 695-3738. semester, in early December, and • Allow yourself ample time
our curriculum classes for per- summer semester is in early May. to request and receive all
sonal enrichment. Check the SCC website, or call the required additional forms.
You can apply online by clicking Sandhills has SCC Financial Aid Office for spe- • Respond promptly to all
an “open-door”
“Apply Now” in the upper right- cific dates prior to each semester. requests.
hand corner at sandhills.edu. The • Thoroughly complete all
Some students may be asked
application is free, and it should admission policy. If to complete verification, which
financial aid forms.
• Be patient with the process.
you are a high school
only take 10 to 15 minutes to requires additional documen-
complete. tation be provided to the SCC
Once you have applied, there are graduate or are 16 or
older and hold a high
a few important steps to complete
before you register for classes. Apply Now for Fall 2018
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• Apply for financial aid at
fafsa.ed.gov. school equivalency Financial Aid
• Submit all transcripts from certificate or an fafsa.gov
adult high school
other institutions, both
high school and college, to The deadline to receive money in
diploma, you can take time for fall semester 2018 is July 12.
include any placement test
scores, ACT, or SAT scores
(these scores may exempt
you from having to take our
curriculum/college
placement test). credit courses.
• Take the placement test (if
necessary).
• Attend your scheduled
orientation.
Summer Semester
Curriculum Sessions
s Free Tutoring s Session A: May 22-July 26
Session B: May 22-June 21
Free tutoring is available to stu- to become responsible learners by Session C: June 26-July 26
dents in the Kelly Tutoring Center helping them stay on track, assisting
Registration for Sessions A and B
located in Logan Hall. in understanding assignments and is now through May 21.
offering ways to improve study skills. Registration for Session C is now
One-on-one help from volunteer through June 25.
or peer tutors allow our studentsUNIVERSITY STUDIES University Studies
sandhills.edu/universitystudies
transfer courses may be trans- SCC was the first
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science ferred to senior colleges and comprehensive
community college in
universities where you can pursue
Associate in Engineering a program of study leading to a
Associate in Fine Arts baccalaureate degree. North Carolina to offer a
in Visual Arts All instructors who teach in our college transfer program.
Associate in Fine Arts
We have transfer
University Studies program hold a
in Music master’s degree or higher. Nearly
Courses that lead to our Associate
80% of our courses are taught by agreements with all NC
public universities and
full-time instructors.
in Arts, Associate in Engineering,
dozens of private colleges
Associate in Fine Arts, and
Associate in Science degrees
are offered at the freshmen and and universities.
sophomore levels. Credits earned
in our University Studies college - Ryan Book
Fine Arts Department
Chair, Associate
Professor
SCC UNC-CH
SCC NCSU
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ARE YOU A MOTIVATED HIGH ACHIEVER?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN
WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN A BACHELOR’S
AGRICULTURE?
DEGREE FROM UNC-CHAPEL HILL?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN A BACHELOR’S The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence
DEGREE FROM NC STATE? Program (C-STEP) may be for you.
NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Earn an Associate in Arts or Science from SCC and you will
(CALS) PackTrac program may be for you. be guaranteed admission to UNC-Chapel Hill for a bachelor’s
Take at least 30 transferable credit hours at SCC and you will degree (specific criteria must be met.)
be guaranteed admission to NCSU for a bachelor’s degree in
participating programs (specific criteria must be met.) APPLICATION DEADLINES
Current High School Seniors: April 1 of Senior Year
NC State advisors Tricia Buddin, Bianca Glaze, and Anne SCC Students: Oct. 1 of First Year at SCC
Hubbard may be reached at cals_advising@ncsu.edu
or 919-515-2614. SCC Director of Recruiting Ryan Riggan Professor Tim Nocton
can be contacted at rigganr@sandhills.edu or 910-246-5365. C-STEP Coordinator
noctont@sandhills.eduAVIATION Aviation
sandhills.edu/aviation
fixed base operators and airport
Beginning fall semester
AVIATION
Associate in Applied Science in managers, as pilots or technicians 2018 we will offer two
Aviation Management in the unmanned aircraft systems
industry, or as flight instructors,
degrees in aviation to
Associate in Applied Science in
Career Pilot Technology and flight dispatchers. prepare students for
The Aviation Management and Sandhills Community College a career in Aviation
Career Pilot Technology curricu- allows entry points into the
program based on prior certifi-
Management or set them
lum can prepare you for a variety
of aviation and aviation-related cations. We also offer generous on their way to be a pilot.
careers including the commer- credit for prior learning as a hob-
byist or through military training.
- Robert Brannum
cial airlines, general aviation, the Aviation Coordinator
aerospace industry, the military,
unmanned aircraft systems
industries, and state and federal
aviation organizations.
Successful graduates may earn a
commercial pilot certificate with
an instrument rating, specialize
in aviation management or in
unmanned air systems, and may
find employment as commercial,
corporate, and military pilots,
AUTOMOTIVE Automotive Systems
TECHNOLOGIES
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sandhills.edu/automotive The field of automotive
technologies is
Our Automotive Systems Collision Repair &
challenging, pays well,
Technology and Collision Repair
Refinishing and has evolved into a
high-tech industry. It
and Refinishing programs are
Associate in Applied Science
taught using a combination
now requires advanced
Diploma
of classroom instruction and
Fabrication Certificate
education to work in the
hands-on application.
Non-Structural Repair
automotive field, and
Certificate
Automotive Systems Paint & Refinishing Certificate
Technology Structural Repair Certificate we are here to help you
Associate in Applied Science
Diploma (day or evening) Our Collision Repair and begin your training.
Automotive Management Refinishing program can prepare
Certificate you to apply technical knowledge - Charles Proulx
C-Tech Certificate and skills to repair, reconstruct Automotive
Light Duty Diesels & Emerging and finish automobile bodies, Technology Instructor
Technologies Certificate fenders, and external features.
The Automotive Systems program Upon successful completion, you
will provide you with the technical will be prepared to take the ASE
knowledge and skills required to exams and be ready for full-time,
repair, service, and maintain all entry-level employment in dealer-
types of automobiles. ships and repair shops.businesses, manufacturing firms, Medical Office
Business Administration banks, hospitals, school systems,
and governmental agencies Administration
Associate in Applied Science
The variety of skills Associate in Applied Science-
and experiences you Business Administration
Associate in Applied Science
Medical Coding & Billing
Associate in Applied Science-
can gain in earning a Diploma Patient Service Rep
Management & Business Banking & Finance Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Medical Office Coding
Certificate
Technologies credential Small Business Management
will transfer directly to the Certificate The Medical Office
Business Administration/ Administration program can
‘real world’ in virtually Hospitality Management prepare you for employment in
every industry. Associate in Applied Science medical and other healthcare
related offices.
The Business Administration
- Felita Livingston program is designed to intro- Employment opportunities are
Management & Business duce you to the various aspects available in medical and dental
Technologies Instructor of the free enterprise system. You offices, hospitals, insurance
will be provided with a funda- companies, laboratories, medical
mental knowledge of business supply companies, and other
functions and processes, and an health-care-related organizations.
understanding of business organi-
zations in today’s global economy. Office Administration
Associate in Applied Science
Through these skills, you will Associate in Applied Science-
have a sound business educa- Customer Service Rep
tion base for lifelong learning. Associate in Applied Science-
Successful graduates are prepared Legal Office
for employment opportunities in Associate in Applied Science
government agencies, financial Office Finance
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION institutions, and large to small
businesses or industries.
Associate in Applied Science-
sandhills.edu/business Office Software
Health Information The Office Administration
A business Accounting & Finance program can prepare you for posi-
education Technology tions in administrative support
Associate in Applied Associate in Applied Science
provides Science-Accounting careers. It equips office profes-
one of Associate in Applied The Health Information sionals to respond to the demands
the most Science-Finance Technology program is a partner of a dynamic computerized
versatile Diploma program with Pitt Community workplace.
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and flexible Certified Bookkeeper Certificate College that can provide you
Our successful graduates qualify
educational with the knowledge and skills
The Accounting and Finance for employment in a variety
experiences to process, analyze, abstract,
curriculum is designed to provide of positions in business, gov-
available. The variety of skills and compile, maintain, manage, and
you with the knowledge and the ernment, and industry. Job
experiences you learn will trans- report health information.
skills necessary for employment classifications range from entry-
fer directly to the “real world”
and growth in the accounting and Graduates may be eligible to level to supervisor to middle
in virtually every industry. A
finance profession. Accountants write the national certifica- management.
business degree can provide you
with a variety of skills including and finance professionals assem- tion examination to become a
management, marketing, analyt- ble and analyze, process, and Registered Health Information
ical abilities, financial analysis, communicate essential informa- Technician (RHIT). Employment
problem solving, overcoming tion about financial operations. opportunities include hospitals,
obstacles, and budgeting. rehabilitation facilities, nursing
Successful graduates should homes, health insurance orga-
qualify for entry-level accounting nizations, outpatient clinics,
and finance positions in many physicians’ offices, hospice, and
types of organizations includ- mental health facilities.
ing accounting firms, smallInformation Technology- Digital Media Technology
Computer Technologies Associate in Applied Science
Programming
Computer Programming & Certificate
We have numerous Development–Database Print Design Certificate
options available in our Specialty Associate in Applied Web Content Management
Science Certificate
Computer Technologies Computer Programming & Web Design Certificate
program that can Development–Mobile App
Specialty Associate in Applied
If digital design and multimedia
prepare you for an
are of interest to you, our Digital
Science Media Technology program can
outstanding career. C# Programming Certificate
Database Programming
prepare you for a rewarding
career. We also offer options in
- Paul Steel Certificate print design, web content, and
Computer Engineering Mobile App Programming web design.
Technologies Professor Certificate
Visual Basic Programming
Simulation and Game
Certificate
Web Programming Certificate Development
Associate in Applied Science
Certificate
Information
Technology-Networking For a broad background in
Associate in Applied Science computer simulation and game
Diploma development, our program is both
Security Diploma creative and visual, yet utilizes
Virtualization Diploma cutting-edge technology.
Virtualization Certificate
Cisco Certificate
Forensics Certificate
Security Certificate
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES Our Information Technology
sector has two tracks. The
sandhills.edu/computer
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Programming and Development
pathway can help you find entry-
If computer Computer Engineering level employment as a database
operations, or mobile app specialist, or in C#,
network-
Technology
Associate in Applied Science database, mobile app, or visual
ing or basic programming. We also
Computer Upgrade & Repair
repair are offer a Networking track which
Diploma
of interest includes security, virtualization,
Repair Certificate
to you, or Cisco, and forensics.
Advanced Repair Certificate
if you are
Electronics Certificate
intrigued by
Forensics Certificate
the tasks comput-
Advanced Forensics Certificate
ers can perform, we have a variety
Networking Certificate
of career pathways.
Security Certificate
Advanced Security Certificate
Computer Engineering Curriculum classes
Technology will provide you are open to
with the skills required to install,
service, and maintain comput-
non-degree seeking
ers, peripherals, networks, and students — many
microprocessor and comput- in the community
er-controlled equipment.
take our curriculum
classes for personal
enrichment.COSMETOLOGY Cosmetology
sandhills.edu/cosmetology
When you finish our program,
When you finish our
Cosmetology
Associate in Applied Science you will be qualified to sit for program, you will
Diploma the State Board of Cosmetic Arts
exam. Our graduates have a very
be qualified to sit for
the State Board of
Certificate
high passage rate on this exam.
Cosmetic Arts exam.
Our Cosmetology program will By successfully passing it, you will
provide you with the knowledge, be issued a license. You should
principles, and fundamen- be able to find employment in Our graduates have an
extremely high passage
tals associated with the beauty beauty salons, either renting a
industry. booth or as a
We instruct a simulated salon salon assis- rate on this exam.
environment and offer services to tant, or a
related - Karen Enloe
the local community which will
help develop your manipulative business. Associate Professor
and personal skills.
The North Carolina State Board
of Cosmetology allows us to offer
an internship opportunity to
students who qualify. In addition
to regularly scheduled classes,
students can complete 10 percent
of their education in an approved
salon.
CULINARY ARTS Culinary Arts
BAKING & PASTRY ARTS
sandhills.edu/culinary All instructors in
sandhills.edu/bakingpastry our program bring
Culinary Arts Baking & Pastry Arts many years of diverse
Associate in Applied Science Associate in Applied Science hands-on experience
to our classrooms and
Certificate Certificate
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Culinary Arts-Restaurant
labs. Many of them
Our Baking and Pastry Arts
Management Certificate
program is designed to provide
Our Culinary Arts program pro- you with the skills and knowledge have won highly-coveted
medals in national
vides specific training required to required for employment in the
prepare you to assume a position baking/pastry industry including
as a trained culinary professional restaurants, hotels, independent and international
competitions.
in a variety of foodservice settings bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/
including full-service restaurants, retail markets, and high-volume
hotels, resorts, clubs, catering bakeries.
- Deborah Davies
operations, contract foodservice,
Culinary Arts
and health care
facilities. InstructorYou can also read
