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2015- 2016 Catal og & Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2015-2016
FALL SEMESTER 2015
Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 24 ..........................................Fall Early Registration
(Returning Students)
Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6 ................................................Drop Add
Tuesday, August 13....................................................................................Convocation
Monday, August 17....................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, September 7....................................................................Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 15.....................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session
Monday, September 21 ..........................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Semester
Tuesday, September 29 ..................Deadline to Finish Summer Session Incompletes
Friday, October 9 ......................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Monday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 13............Fall Break and/or Make-Up Days
Friday, October 16.........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Tuesday, October 27 ................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Fall Semester
Friday, November 6..................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Twelve Week Session
Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25....................Academic Advising,
Spring Semester 2016
Wednesday, November 18.........................................Spring Registration, No Classes
Friday, November 20...............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Semester
Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27 ...................Thanksgiving Holidays
(Classes end at 3 pm on November 25)
Monday, November 30.......................................................................Classes Resume
Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 11...Spring Semester Early Registration Payment Period
Monday, December 14...................................................Day and Evening Classes End
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25.......................Spring Semester,
Advising/Registration
Tuesday, January 5..........................................................Drop/Add/Late Registration
Thursday, January 7 ..................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, January 18 ...................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Friday, February 5...........................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session
Thursday, February 11.............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Semester
Thursday, February 19.....................Last Day to Complete Fall Semester Incompletes
Wednesday, March 2................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Monday, March 7..........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, March 16 .............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Spring Semester
Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1.....................Spring Break and/or Make Up Days
Monday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 29.........................Easter Holidays for Faculty,
Staff and Students
Monday, April 4.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Twelve Week Session
Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 22 ............................Academic Advising for Fall and
Summer Semester
Friday, April 15.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Second Mini Semester
Thursday, April 21......................................Summer and Fall Registration, No Classes
Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 ..................Summer Semester Early Payment Period
Friday, May 6 .................................................................Day and Evening Classes End
Thursday, May 12.........................................................................................Rehearsal
Thursday, May 12 .....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2016
Monday, May 23..............................................................Late Registration, Drop/Add
Tuesday, May 24.....................................................................................Classes Begin
(Regular, First Mini, and 8-week Session Begins)
Wednesday, May 30..................................................................Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday, June 9......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Session
Monday, June 20......................................................................First Mini Session Ends
Thursday, June 23 ...........................................................Second Mini Session Begins
Tuesday, June 28..........................Last Day to Drop 8-Week Session Without Penalty
Monday, July 4..................................................................Independence Day Holiday
Thursday, July 7 .............................Last Day to Complete Spring Session Incompletes
Monday, July 11 .......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Session
Wednesday, July 20.......................Second Mini Session Ends & Regular Session Ends
Tuesday, August 2 ....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
Note: Courses in the summer session are offered in the following
f
ormats: 8-week and 4-week sessions.ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
5160 Fayetteville Road
Post Office Box 1420
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax: (910) 272-3328
Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Catalog & Student Handbook
2015-2016
Volume XLVI
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology, National Association for the Education of Young Children and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin.
Robeson Community College publishes this catalog and student handbook in order to provide students and others with information about the College and its programs. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between student and RCC. The College reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students.II | 2015-16
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Along with Robeson Community College trustees, faculty, and staff, I welcome you to our campus. While moving around
campus, you will find people and resources to help you with your studies. Our faculty
plan interesting classes and set up challenging laboratory and simulation experiences
for students. The Library Learning Resource Center provides research materials in hard
copy and on line, and also has assistive technology and Internet access. The Tutoring
Center instructors can make appointments to help you one-on-one with most any course
you are taking. Our full service book store stocks required books and materials and also
has clothing and fun items with the college logo. If you want to transfer later on to a
university, stop in to the University Transfer Advising Center. There are professionals to
help with registration, career exploration, academic planning, and financial aid. And, our
Foundation Office works with the Financial Aid Office to provide scholarships to many
students.
Maybe you are visiting us via our website, or taking courses on the Internet, and our new
website as well as the MyRCC site are chock full of important information, but please call
the campus if you need further assistance, and keep in touch with your faculty through
the MOODLE course sites. Some of you might be sitting in classes at our COMtech site, or
taking continuing education for law enforcement work at the Law Enforcement Training
Center on Commerce Avenue, or practicing life-saving fire and rescue techniques at
the Emergency Services Training Center. The college offers some continuing education
and College Career Readiness programs (including high school equivalency) at locations
throughout the county. Further we provide customized training to employees on-site at many local industries as well as
individual counseling for small business entrepreneurs.
We want to help as many people to gain education fro professional and personal development. You have come to the right
place to Connect to Your Future.
Sincerely,
Pamela Hilbert, Ed. D.
President
DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE
Inquires concerning aspects of the College’s operations and policies should be addressed to the officials listed below:
For Information About: Write To:
Admissions..........................................................................................................................................................Director, Admissions/Enrollment Services
Business Operations..........................................................................................................................................................Vice President, Business Services
Career Services....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Continuing Education...............................................................................................................................................Vice President, Continuing Education
Counseling.......................................................................................................................................................... Director, Counseling and Career Services
Curriculum Programs................................................................................................................................Assistant Vice President, Educational Services
Financial Aid............................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
General Matters............................................................................................................................................................................................................ President
Services for Students with Disabilities....................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Job Placement.....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Resource Services..................................................................................................................................................................... Director, Learning Resources
Student Activities....................................................................................................................................................................................................SGA Advisor
Student Transcripts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................Registrar
Testing............................................................................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Veterans Affairs......................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
Address inquiries to: Robeson Community College • Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
		 Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax No.: (910) 272-3328 • Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Dr. Pamela Hilbert
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Calendar 2015-2016................................................Inside Cover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus.........................................................................................................1
Campus Visits......................................................................................................1
History of the College.......................................................................................1
The Community College System..................................................................1
Accreditation.......................................................................................................2
Mission Statement.............................................................................................2
Strategic Plan 2014-2019..................................................................................3
Policy................................................................................................................3
Performance Measures and Standards......................................................5
GOVERNANCE.................................................................................................7
PROGRAMS OF STUDY..............................................................................8
Academic Programs Offered...................................................................8
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES.....................................................9
University Transfer Programs.......................................................................10
Degree Programs.......................................................................................10
Associate in Arts...............................................................................................11
Associate in Science........................................................................................15
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES...............................17
Accounting.........................................................................................................18
Associate Degree Nursing.............................................................................19
Baking and Pastry............................................................................................21
Business Administration............................................................................... 22
Computer Information Technology......................................................... 23
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 24
Culinary Arts...................................................................................................... 25
Early Childhood Associate........................................................................... 26
Electrical Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 28
Emergency Medical Science....................................................................... 30
Industrial Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 34
Medical Office Administration................................................................... 36
Office Administration.................................................................................... 37
Radiography...................................................................................................... 38
Respiratory Therapy....................................................................................... 40
PreHealth-Associate Degree Nursing Preparation............................. 42
PreHealth-Emergency Medical Science Preparation......................... 43
PreHealth-Practical Nursing Preparation...............................................44
PreHealth-Radiography Preparation....................................................... 45
PreHealth-Respiratory Therapy Preparation......................................... 46
PreHealth-Surgical Technology Preparation..........................................47
Associate in General Education................................................................. 48
General Occupational Technology........................................................... 48
DIPLOMAS...................................................................................................... 49
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology............... 50
Cosmetology......................................................................................................51
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 52
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 53
Practical Nursing............................................................................................. 54
Surgical Technology....................................................................................... 56
Therapeutic and Diagnostice Services.................................................... 58
Nurse Aide................................................................................................... 58
Welding Technology...................................................................................... 59
CERTIFICATES................................................................................................61
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.....................61
AC Heating and Refrigeration Introduction....................................61
AC Installation and Maintenance.........................................................61
AC Control Systems.................................................................................. 62
Basic Law Enforcement Training................................................................ 62
Basic Office Administration......................................................................... 63
Bookkeeping..................................................................................................... 63
Business Foundations.................................................................................... 64
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 64
Corrections Essentials............................................................................. 64
Court Foundations................................................................................... 65
Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement................................ 65
Customer Service............................................................................................ 66
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 66
Electrical Installation and Maintenance........................................... 66
Wire Installer I............................................................................................ 67
Wire Installer II........................................................................................... 67
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 67
Machine Shop-CNC Operator.............................................................. 67
Mechanical Procedures I........................................................................ 68
Mechanical Procedures II....................................................................... 68
Programmable Logic Controller......................................................... 68
Information Technology Fundamentals................................................. 69
Medical Office Administration................................................................... 70
Microsoft Office............................................................................................... 70
Nurse Aide......................................................................................................... 70
Welding............................................................................................................... 71
CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE.................................................... 72
College Transfer Pathway............................................................................. 73
Career Technical Education Pathway....................................................... 73
Student Application Procedures................................................................74
Pathways............................................................................................................ 75
Nurse Aide Career Technical Education........................................... 75
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration.......................................76
Business Administration.........................................................................76
Career & College Promise (AA)............................................................ 77
Career & College Promise (AS)............................................................. 79
Computer Information Technology....................................................81
Criminal Justice Technology..................................................................81
Culinary Arts............................................................................................... 82
Early Childhood Associate..................................................................... 82
Electrical Systems Technology............................................................ 83
Industrial Systems.................................................................................... 83
PRE-COLLEGE (DEVELOPMENTAL) COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................ 84
Pre-College (Developmental) Program.................................................. 85
Placement.......................................................................................................... 85
Exit Criteria for all Pre-College (Developmental) Courses............... 85
Class Attendance............................................................................................. 85
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Pre-College Courses....................................................................................... 85
Pre-College (Developmental) Courses.................................................... 86
Developmental Reading and English Courses..................................... 86
Developmental Mathematics (DMS) Shell Courses............................ 86
MAT-050 Basic Math Skills............................................................................ 86
Algebra for Precalculus (DMA-065).......................................................... 86
Pre-College Chemistry Course................................................................... 86
CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS....................................... 87
ADMISSIONS POLICY............................................................................ 132
General Admission Requirements.......................................................... 132
Retest Policy.................................................................................................... 133
Health Sciences Admission Policy........................................................... 134
Health Science Programs-Essential Function Needed for
Completing Health Science Programs............................................ 134
Policy Using High School Transcript GPA and/or
Standardized Test Scores for Placement........................................ 135
Multiple Measures for Placement Policy.............................................. 135
Foreign Student Admission and Transfer Credit................................ 136
Special Credit Students............................................................................... 136
Notification of Acceptance........................................................................ 136
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 136
Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 136
General Readmission Policies................................................................... 137
Health Science Readmission Policy........................................................ 137
Student Right-to-Know............................................................................... 137
STUDENT FINANCES.............................................................................. 138
Residency Requirements............................................................................ 138
Tuition ............................................................................................................... 138
Breakage Fee.................................................................................................. 138
Graduation....................................................................................................... 138
Institutional Indebtedness......................................................................... 138
Personnel in the Armed Services............................................................ 138
Laboratory Fees............................................................................................. 138
Student Activity Fee..................................................................................... 139
Pre-College (DMS-003 and DRE-097).................................................... 139
Campus Access and Security Fee............................................................ 139
Technology Fee.............................................................................................. 139
Transcript Service Fee.................................................................................. 139
Student Insurance......................................................................................... 139
Textbooks........................................................................................................ 139
Refund Policy.................................................................................................. 139
Tuition Refunds..............................................................................................140
Self Supporting Courses.............................................................................140
Military Tuition Refund................................................................................140
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE..................................................................... 141
Return of Title IV Policy............................................................................... 141
Grants ............................................................................................................... 141
Employment (Federal Work-Study Program)...................................... 142
Scholarships.................................................................................................... 142
RCC Foundation Scholarships.................................................................. 142
Scholarship Loans...................................................................................148
Other Programs.............................................................................................148
Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 149
CAMPUS SERVICES................................................................................. 151
Academic Advising....................................................................................... 151
Bookstore......................................................................................................... 151
Business Office............................................................................................... 151
Returned Check Policy.......................................................................... 151
Campus Security........................................................................................... 151
Counseling and Career Services.............................................................. 151
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program..... 152
Drug and Alcohol Policy...................................................................... 152
AIDS Awareness...................................................................................... 152
Health Services........................................................................................ 153
Housing...................................................................................................... 153
Disability Services......................................................................................... 153
Division of Learning Resource Services................................................ 154
Anne Moss Biggs Library..................................................................... 154
Media Services......................................................................................... 155
Student Orientation..................................................................................... 155
Student Services............................................................................................ 155
Tutorial Services (The Learning Center).................................................. 156
Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 156
Voter Registration Assistance................................................................... 156
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................ 156
Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy................................... 156
Patent and Copyright Policy............................................................... 156
Academic Expectations.............................................................................. 157
Student Expectations of Faculty....................................................... 157
Faculty Expectations of Students..................................................... 157
Attendance Policy and Procedures........................................................ 157
Tardies......................................................................................................... 158
Noncontinuous Enrollment................................................................ 158
Computing Grade Point Average............................................................ 158
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 159
Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 159
New Students........................................................................................... 159
Non-Traditional and Prior Learning Credits.........................................160
CLEP/AP Credit.........................................................................................160
Community Service Credit..................................................................160
Military Credits........................................................................................160
Continuing Education to Curriculum Non-Course Credits......160
Certification Credits...............................................................................160
Prior Learning Assessment..................................................................160
Auditing Courses........................................................................................... 161
DISTANCE LEARNING............................................................................ 162
Distance Learning Education Grading System................................... 162
Proctor Policy.................................................................................................. 162
State Authorization and Distance Learning........................................ 162
How is RCC responding to this mandate....................................... 162
Institutional Contact Information........................................................... 163
State Contact Information......................................................................... 163
Grade Appeal Process.................................................................................. 163
Grading System.............................................................................................. 165
Grade Reports.......................................................................................... 165
Records of Progress............................................................................... 165
Grading System....................................................................................... 165
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Health Sciences, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing,
and Radiography Program................................................................. 165
Grading System-Health Science Program............................................ 165
	 (Respiratory Therapy and EMS)
Repeating Course Work..............................................................................166
Program (Curriculum) Change Procedures..........................................166
Program Completion Requirements......................................................166
Educational Records.....................................................................................166
Enrollment and Degree Verification-National Student
Clearinghouse..........................................................................................166
Location of Student’s Education Records......................................168
Refund Policy..................................................................................................168
Forms ............................................................................................................... 169
Transcript Release Form....................................................................... 169
Request to Inspect and Review Education Records.................. 170
Student Request for Formal Hearing.............................................. 171
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES.................................. 172
Registration Information............................................................................ 172
Change of Name, Address and/or Social Security Number.... 172
Contact/Credit Hours............................................................................ 172
Drop/Add Procedures and Withdrawals........................................ 172
Department of Education Unofficial Withdrawal Policy.......... 172
Financial Obligations............................................................................. 172
Semester System.................................................................................... 172
Section Changes..................................................................................... 173
Transfer Information.................................................................................... 173
Transfer Agreements............................................................................. 173
Transfer to Other Colleges.................................................................. 173
Academic Progress....................................................................................... 173
Standards of Acceptable Academic Progress.............................. 173
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy................ 173
Minimum GPA.......................................................................................... 173
Completion of Degree within a Maximum Number of
Credit Hours.............................................................................................. 173
Minimum Semester Credit Hour Completion Rate
Requirement............................................................................................. 173
Financial Aid Probation........................................................................ 173
Dropping Classes/Withdrawal from Classes for Financial
Aid Purposes..............................................................................................174
Academic Probation/Suspension......................................................174
Graduation....................................................................................................... 175
Criteria for Graduating with Honors................................................ 175
Graduation Requirements................................................................... 175
Diplomas/Marshals................................................................................ 175
Honors........................................................................................................ 175
Criteria for President’s List, Honor’s List, Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society............. 175
STUDENT ACTIVITIES............................................................................ 177
Student Government................................................................................... 177
Student Publications.................................................................................... 177
Athletics............................................................................................................ 177
Special Events................................................................................................. 177
Student Government Association Scholarship.................................. 177
Alumni Affairs................................................................................................. 177
Campus Communication........................................................................... 178
Emergency Notification.............................................................................. 178
Lost and Found.............................................................................................. 178
School Colors.................................................................................................. 178
Student Government Constitution......................................................... 178
STUDENT CONDUCT.............................................................................. 181
Policies Governing Student Misconduct.............................................. 181
Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................... 181
Student Code of Conduct Due Process................................................. 183
Enforcement............................................................................................. 183
Conference Notification/Guidelines................................................184
Campus Standards Committee.........................................................184
Appeal Procedure................................................................................... 185
Academic Honor Code................................................................................ 185
Academic Honor Code Process.........................................................186
Procedure for Student Academic Dishonesty..............................186
Penalties...........................................................................................................186
GENERAL/CAMPUS POLICIES..........................................................188
General..............................................................................................................188
AIDS Policy.......................................................................................................188
Campus Law Enforcement/Campus Security.....................................188
Access to Campus Facilities.................................................................188
Accessibility During Closed Hours...................................................188
Criminal Activity Reporting................................................................189
Dress Code.......................................................................................................189
Drug and Alcohol Policy.............................................................................189
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program............ 189
Evacuation Instructions..............................................................................189
General Student Complaint Policy.........................................................190
Resolution Procedures................................................................................190
Hearing Option..............................................................................................190
General Principles......................................................................................... 191
Student Grievance Procedure.................................................................. 191
Hazardous Chemicals.................................................................................. 191
I.D. Cards........................................................................................................... 191
Internet and Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy............... 191
Network Mission..................................................................................... 191
Definition of User.................................................................................... 191
Privacy Rights and Security................................................................ 192
Prohibited Use......................................................................................... 192
Personal Safety of Users....................................................................... 193
Virus Protection....................................................................................... 193
Security Awareness................................................................................ 193
Username and Password..................................................................... 193
Network Security.................................................................................... 193
Access......................................................................................................... 193
Remote Access......................................................................................... 193
Technology Hardware and Software Procurement...................194
Student Information System..............................................................194
Telephone System and Voice-Mail...................................................194
Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites.................194
Violation of this Policy..........................................................................194
Inclement Weather Policy..........................................................................194
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Library Systems.............................................................................................. 195
Nondiscrimination Policy........................................................................... 195
Parking.............................................................................................................. 195
Handicapped Parking..................................................................................196
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students........................................196
Robeson Community College Logo.......................................................196
Smoking, Eating, Drinking and Radios..................................................196
Visitors............................................................................................................... 197
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS............................................. 198
General Overview......................................................................................... 198
Adult Basic Education (ABE)...................................................................... 198
Family Literacy Education (Family Lit)................................................... 198
Adult Basic Education Transition (ABET)...............................................199
English as a Second Language (ESL)......................................................199
Adult High School Program (AHS)..........................................................199
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE)..............................................199
ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION....................................200
Continuing Education Calendar..............................................................200
General Information.....................................................................................200
Class Schedule and Enrollment.........................................................200
Admission..................................................................................................200
Fees and Insurance................................................................................200
Campus Access/Security Fee..............................................................201
Attendance...............................................................................................201
Certificates................................................................................................201
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).................................................201
Additional Courses.................................................................................201
Occupational Extension..............................................................................201
Student Population................................................................................201
Types of Courses Offered.....................................................................201
Course Length, Cost and Location...................................................201
Licensing Preparation Courses..........................................................201
Automotive......................................................................................................202
Vehicle Safety Inspection....................................................................202
Barber Program..............................................................................................202
Medical Assisting...........................................................................................202
NCCER Core Curriculum..............................................................................202
Notary Public Education.............................................................................202
Pharmacy Technician...................................................................................202
Food Service Sanitation..............................................................................202
Construction and Industrial Training.....................................................202
Occupational Extension Courses.............................................................203
Electronic Medical Health Records..................................................203
Hippa Compliance (On-line)...............................................................203
Human Anatomy & Physiology, I or II (On-line)...........................203
Medical Terminology............................................................................203
Medical Transcription (On-line).........................................................203
Computer Education....................................................................................203
Introduction to PC’s/Windows 7 & Windows 8............................203
Microsoft Excel........................................................................................203
Accounting................................................................................................203
Web Page Creation & Web Graphics...............................................203
Customized Training Program..................................................................203
Fast Track Maintenance Program............................................................204
Course Information................................................................................204
Program Design......................................................................................204
Program Length and Location.................................................................204
Student Population................................................................................204
Cost to Industry.......................................................................................204
Small Business Center..................................................................................204
Workshops and Seminars....................................................................204
Counseling/Referral...............................................................................205
Resources Center....................................................................................205
Co-Sponsorship.......................................................................................205
Continuing Education...........................................................................205
Starting a Small Business.....................................................................205
Buying and Selling a Small Business................................................205
Credit and Collections..........................................................................205
Customer Relations................................................................................205
Inventory and Control...........................................................................205
Labor Laws and Regulations..............................................................205
Marketing and Advertising.................................................................205
Money Management.............................................................................205
REAL.............................................................................................................205
Recordkeeping........................................................................................205
Other Small Business Management Courses................................205
Industrial/Business/Community Linkages.....................................205
Human Resources Development............................................................206
Basic Computer Skills............................................................................206
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)...................................................206
Internet KeyTrain Lab............................................................................206
Pathways to Professional Administrative Assistant...................206
Child Care Provider Training...............................................................206
Succeeding in the Banking Industry...............................................206
WorkKeys...................................................................................................206
BioAg...........................................................................................................207
Community Outreach...........................................................................207
Customized Resources..........................................................................207
Industry Partners....................................................................................207
Return on Investment...........................................................................207
World Class Training..............................................................................207
Emergency Services Training....................................................................207
Emergency Medical Technician.........................................................207
EMT-Paramedic Course........................................................................207
Health Related Training........................................................................207
Nurse Aide I or II......................................................................................207
Fire Service Training..............................................................................208
Rescue Technician Certification Training.......................................208
Driver Operations Training..................................................................209
Hazardous Materials Certification....................................................209
Basic Law Enforcement Training.......................................................209
Detention Officer (Jailer) Certification Course.............................209
Community Services Education...............................................................209
Community Services Education Course Descriptions..................... 210
Pottery, Wine Making, and Motorcycle Rider Course-
Beginning.................................................................................................. 210
FACULTY & STAFF.....................................................................................211
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Building 1: Biology Lab, Welding, General Classroom
Building 2: Administration, Business Office, Campus
Security, Institutional Services, Instruction
& Support Services, President’s Office
Building 3: College and Career Readiness (Basic
Skills), Cosmetology, Faculty Offices
Building 4: Faculty Offices, Anne Moss Biggs Library,
Media Services, Open Computer Lab
Building 5: Curriculum Administration, Faculty Offices
Building 6: Physical Plant Operations
Building 7: General Classrooms, Science Labs,
Faculty Offices
Building 8: General Classrooms, Early Childhood,
Early Childhood Lab, Faculty Offices
Building 9: AC, Heating & Refrigeration, Adult High
School, Bookstore, Electrical Systems
Technology, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Tiered Lecture/Demo Room
Building 10: Institutional Storage Facility
Building 11: Basic Law Enforcement Training,
Criminal Justice, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms
Building 12: Adult Basic Education, Adult Basic
Education Transitions, Advanced
Manufacturing Labs, Faculty Offices,
General Classrooms, Industrial Systems
Technology, English as a Second Language
Building 13: Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center,
Admissions, Vending, Computer Services,
Counseling, Disability Services, University
Transfer Center, Financial Aid, Records &
Registration, Student Government, Student
Lounge
Building 14: 1st Floor:
	 Business Programs, Culinary Arts Dining
Room, Culinary Technology, Faculty
Offices, General Classrooms, Smart
Classroom, Pearson Vue Testing Center,
Pottery, Print Shop, RCC Foundation, Inc.
			 2nd Floor:
Business Programs, Faculty Offices,
General Classrooms, The Learning
Center (TLC)
Building 15: Auditorium, Board Room
Building 17: 1st Floor
	 	 Conference Room, Emergency Services
Education, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Lecture Room, Open
Computer Lab, Radiography, Respiratory
Therapy
			 2nd Floor
Emergency Medical Science, Faculty
Offices, Simulation and Cooperation
Training, Nursing, Nurse Aide, Surgical
Technology
Building 18: CE Administration, Conference Rooms,
General Classrooms, Human Resources
Development, Industry Services,
Occupational Extension/Community
Services, Small Business Center
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings
1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in
front of building 17
BUILDING DIRECTORY
Callboxes are located throughout the
campus in the event of an emergency.
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AC/Heating & Refrigeration..................................Building 9
A.D. Lewis Auditorium........................................ Building 15
Administration.......................................................Building 2
Admissions......................................................... Building 13
Adult Basic Education......................................... Building 12
Adult Basic Education Transitions...................... Building 12
Adult High School.................................................Building 9
Campus Security..................................................Building 2
Computer Services............................................. Building 13
College and Career Readiness............................ Building 3
Basic Law Enforcement Training........................ Building 11
BB&T Conference Center................................... Building 18
Board Room....................................................... Building 15
Bookstore.............................................................Building 9
Business Programs.................. Building 14, 1st & 2nd Floor
Business Office....................................................Building 2
Campbell Soup Conference Room..................... Building 18
Conference Room...............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Continuing Education Labs................................. Building 12
Cosmetology......................................................... Building 3
Counseling.......................................................... Building 13
Crimninal Justice................................................ Building 11
Culinary Arts Dining Room..................Building 14, 1st Floor
Culinary Arts........................................Building 14, 1st Floor
Curriculum Administration.....................................Building 5
Disability Services.............................................. Building 13
Early Childhood....................................................Building 8
Early Childhood Lab.............................................Building 8
Educational Services............................................Building 5
Electrical Systems Technology.............................Building 9
Emergency Medical Personnel........................... Building 17
Emergency Medical Science..............Building 17, 2nd Floor
Emergency Services Education.......................... Building 17
English as a Second Language.......................... Building 12
Faculty Offices......Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
Financial Aid....................................................... Building 13
Honors College....................................Building 4, 2nd Floor
RCC Foundation, Inc...........................Building 14, 1st Floor
Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center................... Building 13
General Classrooms.... Buildings 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
 
HRD....................................................................Building 18
Industrial Labs....................................................Building 12
Industrial Systems Technology...........................Building 12
Institutional Services.............................................Building 2
Institutional Storage Facility................................Building 10
Instruction & Support Services.............................Building 2
The Learning Center..........................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Anne Moss Biggs Library......................................Building 4
Literacy Education................................................Building 3
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Conference Room........Building 18
Media Services...........Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4
Metzger Conference Room.................................Building 18
Nursing.............................................. Building 17, 2nd Floor
Nurse Aide......................................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Open Computer Lab...Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4
Physical Plant Operations.....................................Building 6
Pottery................................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Print Shop........................................... Building 14, 1st Floor
Radiography........................................Building 17, 1st Floor
Records & Registration....................................... Building 13
Respiratory Therapy............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Science Labs.................................................. Buildings 1, 7
Simulation and Cooperation Training..................Building 17
Small Business Center.......................................Building 18
Smart Classroom................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Student Government........................................... Building 13
Student Lounge.................................................. Building 13
Surgical Technology.......................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Testing Center..................................................... Building 13
Tiered Lecture/Demo Room.................................Building 9
The Learning Center (TLC)................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Tutorial Services................................Building 14, 2nd Floor
University Transfer Center.................................. Building 13
Welding.................................................................Building 1
Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development
Center.................................................................Building 18
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2,
between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
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General Information
The Campus
Robeson Community College is located at the intersection
of US 301 and Interstate 95 (Exit 22) in Lumberton making
it one of the most visible institutions in the North Carolina
Community College System.
Millions of tourists each year travel I-95, catching more than
a glimpse of the attractive landscape that makes up the 127
acre campus. The College also has a 20-acre Emergency
Services Training Center located southeast of Lumberton on
Highway 72, at the Progress Energy Weatherspoon Power
Plant. Campus facilities occupy more than 227,665 square
feet in classrooms, offices, and laboratories.
Campus Visits
Visitors to Robeson Community College are welcome.
Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To
arrange a guided tour of our campus, please contact the
Admissions Office at 910-272-3356.
History of the College
The community college movement expanded into Robeson
County with the establishment of an extension unit of a
nearby technical institute in 1965. The unit was established
at the Barker Ten-Mile Elementary School seven miles
north of Lumberton. Twenty full-time curriculum students
enrolled the first year.
When the College became independent of Fayetteville
Technical Institute three years later, it was named Robeson
Technical Institute, and a local Board of Trustees comprised
of eight members was appointed. Two more name changes
have taken place since that time to its present name
of Robeson Community College. However, the College
remains committed to serving all sectors of the county
with vocational, technical, college transfer, and continuing
education programs.
Three building phases beginning in 1972 and finishing
in 1988 made the RCC Campus a 188,662 square-foot
facility, which now houses over $2 million in equipment
and 23 curriculum programs, along with a variety of
continuing education programs. In the summer of 1995,
the construction of the Emergency Services Training Center
began. This center is located southeast of Lumberton
Highway 72 at the Carolina Power and Light Weatherspoon
Power Plant. Dedication for the facility was held on April
13, 1997. It supports the disciplines of law enforcement,
rescue, and firefighting. It is a state-of-the-art facility which
allows the College to expand its training opportunities and
provide the highest level of quality in each of the courses
taught in these occupations.
Robeson Community College’s 30th year was a
monumental one. During 1995-96, the College celebrated
its Diamond Anniversary and the many partnerships
throughout the county and state which have contributed
to its success. The College Transfer program replaced the
General Education program in curriculum in 1997, opening
up many more educational opportunities for RCC students
who choose to further their education through one of the
state’s universities.
In 2004, the College completed its Continuing Education
facility at COMtech. This 18,000 square foot facility houses
various continuing education programs including Adult
High School, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory
Education, occupational extension, and business and
industry training courses.
In 2005, renovations were completed to Building 9 on
the College’s main campus. State-of-the-art labs were
completed to support the College’s Electrical/Electronics
Program as well as upgrades to various parts of the
building. A new bookstore was completed and is located in
the renovated facility.
In the spring of 2006, a new state-of-the-art Health Science
Building was completed. This 39,013 square foot facility
houses the College’s Health Science programs and medical
programs operated through the College’s Continuing
Education division. With the addition of this facility, this
brings the College’s total facility square footage at its main
campus to 227,665.
Commitment of RCC to its students and the citizenry of
Robeson County was seen with the excellent reports of
various auditing agencies in the state. There are currently
190 carefully selected full-time RCC employees who now
serve RCC, which represents a figure 30 times as many as
when the College first opened its doors in 1965 with six
full-time employees. Another 370 part-time personnel teach
and provide services to the student body on an annual
basis.
The Community College System
Robeson Community College is one of 58 colleges in the
North Carolina Community College System. Most of the
development of the present day system occurred as a
result of the formation of Industrial Education Centers in
the 1950’s, established to help give North Carolina the skills
needed to move from working on the farm to working in
industry.
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The passage of the Community College Act in 1963 created
today’s system. The system, the third largest in the United
States, is made up of community colleges, technical
colleges, and technical institutions. Although the names
differ, the goals are principally the same; job training.
Accreditation
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year
public institution. Robeson Community College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate
degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-
679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson
Community College.
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools is a regional accrediting agency
whose mission is to: “assure the educational quality and
improve the effectiveness of its member institutions”. To
learn more about the College’s accreditation status with
SACSCOC or to find out more about the accreditation
process, please visit the SACSCOC website (http://www.
sacscoc.org). Any questions concerning the accreditation
of Robeson Community College may be made directly to
the College or to SACSCOC. The College’s Vice-President
of Instruction and Support Services coordinates all College
related SACSCOC activities.
For procedures for filing a complaint against the College, a
student is advised to follow SACSCOC complaint policies.
You may access the policy and procedures, as well as
the steps to file a complaint at http://www.sacscoc.org/
pdf/081705/complaintpolicy.pdf.
Prior to filing a complaint, please thoroughly read the
policies and procedures established by the Commission.
The complaint policy does not address issues related
to “individual matters of admission, grades, granting or
transferability of credits, application of academic policies,
fees or other financial matters, disciplinary matters or
other contractual rights and obligations”, but has been
established to address only significant non-compliance
with the SACSCOC accreditation standards, policies or
procedures.
In order to file a complaint, students must adhere to
SACSCOC published complaint policies. As stated in the
“Complaint Procedures Against the Commission or its
Accredited Institutions”.
The Commission expects individuals to attempt to resolve
the issue through all means available to the complainant,
including following the institutions own published
grievance procedures, before submitting a complaint
to the Commission. Therefore, the Commissions usual
practice is not to consider a complaint that is currently
in administrative proceedings, including institutional
proceedings, or in litigation. However, if there is substantial,
credible evidence that indicates systemic problems with an
accredited institution, the Commission may, at its discretion,
choose to proceed with the review.
To file a complaint, the student must complete the
Commission’s Complaint Form and send two print copies to
the President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA
30033-4097.
RCC is also accredited by:
• The North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Commission on Accreditation of Health Science
	
Education Programs
• The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
	
Care
• Accreditation Review Committee on Education in
Surgical Technology
• The North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts
• National Association for the Education of Young
	
Children (NAEYC)
• The Joint Review Committee on Education in
	
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Most programs offered by the College have been approved
for the enrollment of eligible veterans.
Mission Statement
Robeson Community College is an open door,
comprehensive, public community college committed to
promoting lifelong learning opportunities to the diverse
population of Robeson County and the surrounding region
by offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
As a member of the North Carolina Community College
System, Robeson Community College values excellence in
teaching and learning. Offering affordable, accessible, and
quality academic and student support programs, Robeson
Community College accomplishes its mission through:
• Transfer programs that prepare students for
admission to four-year institutions in pursuit of a
baccalaureate degree.
• Workforce programs that prepare students
for employment in a career and assist in the
development of a skilled regional workforce.
• Pre-College courses that develop academic skills for
students in preparation for their selected course of
study.
• College and career readiness programs that advance
literacy and life management skills.
• Adult and continuing education programs and
services that foster personal, professional, and
economic development.
• Academic and student support services designed to
assist students in achieving their education goals and
career objectives.
• Community outreach activities that contribute to
the region’s social, economic, and public service
opportunities.
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STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2019
Policy:
It is the policy of Robeson Community College that an
approved Strategic Plan be established by the Board
of Trustees to guide the President and all employees in
carrying out the mission of the College.
Comments/Clarifications:
I. Robeson Community College will Focus on Student
Success
A. Provide quality educational programs.
1. Develop new programs, update existing
programs, terminate programs no longer needed.
2. Interact with business and community leaders to
learn about current and future needs in program
outcomes.
3. Facilitate professional development for
current faculty and hiring of new faculty with
qualifications best meeting the needs of the
educational programs.
B. Provide quality services to students and clients.
1. Develop new services, update existing services,
terminate services no longer needed.
2. Interact with students and clients to learn what
services are needed.
3. Facilitate professional development for
current employees and hiring of new staff with
qualifications best meeting the needs of the
service areas.
4. Focus on student engagement through a variety
of activities.
5. Expand funding resources and information on such
resources for student scholarships in curriculum
and continuing education programs.
C. Seek new and expanded resources for materials,
		 spaces, and personnel for provision of quality
		 education and service programs.
1. Administration will work closely with the Board
and Trustees and the Robeson Community
College Foundation on resource development.
2. Network with government and private sources
who can help with resource development.
3. Choose grant projects which best support the
plans and programs of the college.
4. Continue growth of Alumni Association and other
community partnerships to connect people with
the college in positive ways.
II. The College will Improve the Learning and Working
Environment
A. Plan for and implement technologies and
		 equipment necessary for programs and services to
		 remain current.
1. Plan infrastructures to support the newest
technologies and equipment.
2. Provide professional development for faculty and
staff to use new technologies and equipment
effectively.
B. Provide a safe, secure, and healthy campus.
1. Continually update safety and security policies
and procedures for employees, students, clients,
and visitors.
2. Focus on wellness of employees and students.
3. Provide professional development on issues
helpful to a safe, secure, and healthy working and
learning environment.
4. Review, revise and renew agreements with
external agencies for safety support in the
community (such as during disaster events).
C. Administration will work with trustees to update
	
	 and implement Facilities Master Plan.
D. Communicate frequently and clearly with
		 employees, students, clients and visitors via a
		 variety of communication tools.
E. Update policies, procedures, organizational
		 structure, and position descriptions as needed to
		 allow for effective and efficient work and service to
		 the campus and community.
III. The College will Grow and Improve Services and
Outreach Throughout the County
A. Develop an integrated and effective Marketing Plan.
1. Improve and expand uses of Website and Social
Media as well as traditional marketing outlets.
2. Create an effective structure for collaborative
marketing activities across the college.
3. Update the “brand” of the college.
4. Leverage special events, such as the college’s
fiftieth anniversary, to create marketing and fund-raising
opportunities.
	 B. Provide excellent Customer Service to both internal
	 and external customers.
1. Improve handling of initial and response
communications with students/clients and
potential students/clients.
2. Provide professional development on customer
service skills.
C. Provide support for development and promotion of
		 off-campus, on-line, evening, and weekend courses.
D. Improve planning and support of special events for
	
campus and community.
1. Nurture partnerships which can bring people
to campus while being of mutual benefit to the
college and the partner organizations.
2. Update lighting and other equipment in
	the auditorium.
3. Provide good equipment along with personnel
support for special events in any building in
order to make a good impression on campus and
community participants.
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IV. The College will Assess Outcomes of Programs and
Services
A. Increase the scope of the Institutional Effectiveness
	
Office.
1. IE and Enrollment Management Director will
partner closely to facilitate data collection,
analysis, and dissemination to help with
assessment and improvement of programs and
services.
2. Continue IE Office leadership in documentation
of outcomes, especially learning outcomes, in
the database set up for this purpose. Make these
documents accessible to the campus community.
B. Administration will assess progress on this strategic
	
plan and other college initiatives and keep the
	
	 trustees and campus community informed.
1. Some items in the plan will be assigned to existing
committees as appropriate. Special Task Teams
will be formed for others.
2. The Executive Team will communicate with
committees and Task Teams to monitor progress
on the Strategic Plan.
3. The President will report semi-annually to the
Board of Trustees on Strategic Plan progress.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures for Student Success
2015 Report
The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s
major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the
previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public on the performance of our 58 community
colleges.
In 1993, the State Board of Community Colleges began monitoring performance data on specific measures
to ensure public accountability for programs and services. In 1998, the General Assembly directed the State
Board to review past performance measures and define standards to ensure programs and services offered
by community colleges in North Carolina were of sufficient quality.
In 2010, President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new
performance‐ based student success measures to go into effect in 2013. The Committee was led by two
community college presidents, Dr. Dennis Massey of Pitt Community College and Dr. Molly Parkhill of Blue
Ridge Community College. The Committee was comprised of college presidents, vice-presidents, faculty,
and directors from a diverse group of colleges representing various areas of expertise.
After a year of researching, drafting, and soliciting feedback from college faculty and staff on potential
measures, the Committee formally presented the following eight measures to the State Board:
• Basic Skills Student Progress
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level English Courses
• First Year Progression
• Licensure and Certification Passing Rate
• GED Diploma Passing Rate
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level Math Courses
• Curriculum Student Completion
• College Transfer Performance
In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were
then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5
of S.L. 2012-142.
As the revised performance measures were being finalized, attention was turned to developing
recommendations for incorporating performance into colleges’ regular formula budget allocations. In
May 2012, President Ralls appointed a team of college presidents to a Performance Funding Committee to
develop a performance funding model. This committee was led by State Board Chairman K. Ray Bailey and
Garret Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College.
One of the outcomes of this committee was the establishment of system-wide baseline and excellence
levels for each measure. The committee recommended using consistent, statistically-defined levels to
promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of the levels is a departure from the
System’s historical use of “standards.”
Based on three years of historical data (if available) for each measure, the baseline levels were set two
standard deviations below the system mean, and the excellence levels were set one standard deviation
above the system mean. These levels remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures & Standards
2015 Performance Summary
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
NCCCS
BASELINE
NCCCS
GOAL
NCCCS
AVERAGE
RCC’S
PERFORMANCE
1. Basic Skills Student Progress 20.6 51.2 45.1 45.3
2. GED Diploma Passing Rate 49.3 82.0 79.4 94.6
3. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level English Courses 45.2 74.9 62.4 51.0
4. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level Math Courses 47.5 75.4 63.6 54.4
5. First Year Progression 53.2 74.6 67.1 39.2
6. Curriculum Student Completion 28.6 45.6 43.4 34.9
7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 71.0 91.7 83.3 82.1
8. College Transfer Performance 71.2 93.8 87.7 94.2
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Governance
State Board of Community Colleges
Member Appointment
Mr. Scott Shook, Chair................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Mr. Clyde Higgs, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ms. Lisa Estep....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................House
The Honorable Janet Cowell.......................................................................................................................................................................................... State Treasure
The Honorable Dan Forest................................................................................................................................................................................................ Lt. Governor
Mr. J. Wesley Fricks, III............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 5
Mr. Todd Johnson ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large
Mr. Breeden Blackwell................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large
Mr. Wade Bryan “Bobby” Irwin, Jr........................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 2
Mr. Bill McBrayer..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ms. Janet K. Lowder................................................................................................................................................................................................ Albemarle – House
Mr. Ernest C. Pearson................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Region 1
Mr. La’Quon A. Rogers..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor
Dr. Samuel Powell........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... House
Mr. Edward “Lynn” Raye.................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate
Dr. Darrell Saunders.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate
Mr. Scott Shook...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 6
Mr. James Rose...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor
Mr. Clark Twiddy..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate
Mr. Jerry Vaughn.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 4
Dr. Chandler Willis.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 1
North Carolina Community College System.............................................................................................................................George Fouts, Interim President
Robeson Community College Board of Trustees
Appointed by Robeson County Board of Commissioners Expiration of Term
Sammy Cox, Chair..............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019
Paul D. McDowell...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Noah Woods........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Audrey Hunt........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018
Appointed by Robeson County Board of Education
Dr. Danny Stedman...........................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019
Emma L. Locklear...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Shirley H. Stockton, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
George McPhaul................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018
Appointed by Governor of North Carolina
John W. Armstrong............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019
Sue C. Wester......................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Linda Metzger....................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Kyle Chavis..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018
Robeson Community College
Dr. Pamela T. Hilbert, President
Secretary
SGA President
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED
University Transfer Degrees
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Accounting
Associate Degree Nursing
Baking and Pastry
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Associate
Electrical Systems Technology
Emergency Medical Science
General Occupational Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Radiography
Respiratory Therapy
Diploma Programs
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Cosmetology
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Practical Nursing
Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services:
		 Nurse Aide
Welding Technology
Certificate Programs
Air Conditioning and Heating
		 Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance
	 	 Air Conditioning Control Systems
		 Heating and Refrigeration Introduction
Basic Office Administration
Bookkeeping
Business Foundations
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Justice
		 Corrections Essentials
		 Court Foundations
		 Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement
Customer Service
Electrical Systems Technology
		 Electrical Installation & Maintenance
		 Wire Installer I
	 	 Wire Installer II
Industrial Systems Technology
	 	 Machine Shop-CNC Operator
		 Mechanical Procedures I
		 Mechanical Procedures II
		 Programmable Logic Controller
Information Technology Fundamentals
Microsoft Office
Nurse Aide
Welding Technology
Specialized Studies
Pre-College (Developmental)
The following programs are offered as online programs.
Associate in Arts Degree
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Associate
Career and College Promise Programs
College Transfer Pathways
College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts
College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science
Career and Technical Education Pathways
Air Conditioning
Heating and Refrigeration
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Electrical Systems Technology
Emergency Medical Science
Industrial Systems Technology
Nurse Aide
Adult & Continuing Education Programs
Barbering
BioAg Education
Community Services Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Services Education
Fire Service Training
Health Related Training
Human Resources Development
Industrial Maintenance
Law Enforcement Training
New and Expanding Industry Training
Occupational Extension
Small Business Center
College & Career Readiness
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School Diploma
Adult Basic Education Transition
English as a Second Language
Family Literacy
High School Equivalency
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Programs of Study
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University Transfer Degrees
This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s transfer degree programs. The College’s programs are
subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/.
The University Transfer Programs include general education core with courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts,
social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics that introduce content and skills students have in common,
regardless of their major or degree program. Robeson Community College’s General Education courses provide learners the
opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’
existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. In addition to discipline specific content, these
courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning.
Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however,
curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these
competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess
the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning
Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows:
Written Communication
Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as
mechanics, organization, language, and support.
Critical Thinking
Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in
academic and real world situations.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving.
Upon completion of an AA or AS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written
communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to
succeed in their academic and professional careers.
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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts & Associate in Science
Degree Programs
The University Transfer degree programs are designed for
the person who wishes to transfer to a four-year institution.
The programs consist of two components: (1) universal
general education transfer component (UGETC), and (2)
general education premajor courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/ behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences, and mathematics. The educational plan leads to
an Associate in Arts degree (AA) or an Associate in Science
degree (AS).
The Associate in Arts Program concentrates heavily on
the humanities and social sciences; it is recommended for
students who will continue into a Bachelor of Arts degree
program. In addition to the UGETC and general education
courses, students complete transfer courses based on their
intended academic study plan, for a total of 60 semester
hour credits. As an additional option for students, the
Associate in Arts Program is offered as an online degree
program.
The Associate in Science Program concentrates heavily on
the natural sciences and mathematics; it is recommended
for students who will continue into a Bachelor of Science
degree program. In addition to the UGETC and general
education courses, students must take additional natural
sciences, and mathematics transfer courses based on their
specialized interests, for a total of 60-61 semester hour
credits. The program of study for both the AA and AS
programs provide opportunities for students to know the
philosophy, literature, and art of their own culture and other
cultures; to understand math and science; to communicate
with others and develop a sense of community. Also, the
program of study helps students achieve competencies
in the following: reading, writing, oral communication,
fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of
computers.
Students in both programs are responsible for examining
the requirements of the four-year university to which they
plan to transfer for completion of their degree. Counselors
and academic advisors are available to assist students in
planning their programs accordingly. To ensure maximum
transferability of credits, students should select a transfer
major and preferred transfer university before completing
30 semester hours of credit. Both the Associate in Arts
and Associate in Science programs require ACA 122 which
assists students in identifying universities to which they
may transfer and in the creation of an educational plan,
two-year to four-year.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
(CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of
credits between NC community colleges and NC public
universities. Its objective is the smooth transfer of students.
The CAA provides certain assurances to the transferring
student; for example; it
• Assures admission to one of the 16 UNC institutions
(Transfer Assured Admissions Policy);
• Enables NC community college graduates of two-year
Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree
programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of
the university of NC to transfer with junior status.
To receive maximum benefit from the CAA, students may
transfer as juniors if they follow these guidelines:
• Earn an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in
Science Degree.
• Earn a grade of “C” or better in all CAA courses.
• Earn an overall grade-point average of a “C” or a 2.0 at
the time of transfer (course repeats will be included in
the calculation).
• Obtain acceptance at the UNC institution.
If students elect not to obtain an associate degree, they
may still transfer UGETC courses, provided that they have
earned a “C”, earned an overall grade-point average of a “C,”
and obtained acceptance. If students do not complete an
associate degree (60 semester hours), receiving institutions
will evaluate the transfer credits on a course-by-course
basis; and students will come under general education
requirements of the receiving institution.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100
Purpose
The Associate in Arts degree shall be
granted for a planned program of study
consisting of a minimum of 60 semester
hours of credit (SHC) of college
transfer courses. Within the degree
program, the institution shall include
opportunities for the achievement
of competence in reading, writing,
oral communication, fundamental
mathematical skills, and basic computer
use. Courses are approved for
transfer through the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA
enables North Carolina community
college graduates of two-year associate
in arts programs who are 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. Courses may also transfer
through bilateral agreements between
institutions.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college
courses to prepare students for
the Associate in Arts curriculum.
UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (UGETC)
English Composition............................................................................... (6 SHC)
The following two English composition courses are required.
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC)
Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (9 SHC)
Select three courses from at least two different disciplines
ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)
ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC)
ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC)
MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC)
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC)
Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (9 SHC)
Select three courses from at least two different disciplines
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC)
HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC)
POL 120 American Government (3 SHC)
PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)
Mathematics ........................................................................................ (3 – 4 SHC)
Select one course from the following:
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC) or
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or
MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC)
Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (4 SHC)
Select 4 SHC from the following courses:
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) or
CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC)
Required (31 – 32 SHC)
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ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS
An additional 13-14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer
university.
Math ................................................................................................................................................................................................. (4 SHC)
Select one course from the following course (s):
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or
MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC)
Natural Sciences............................................................................................................................................................................ (4 SHC)
Take PHY 110/110A:
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) and
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC)
Additional General Education Courses ..................................................................................................................................... (6 SHC)
Select two courses from the following:
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC)
	
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC)
ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC)
ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC)
REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC)
REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament (3 SHC)
REL 212 Intro to the New Testament (3 SHC)
REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC)
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC)
SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC)
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC)
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC)
Required (13 –14 SHC)
Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued
OTHER REQUIRED HOURS
The following course is required:
ACA 122 College Transfer Success.............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC)
An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education courses within the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.
Physical Education Elective (s) .................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC)
Select two courses from the following:
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor 	 (1 SHC)
PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor 	 (1 SHC)
PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC)
Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC)
Communication/Humanities and Fine Arts
COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics - UGETC 	 (3 SHC)
ENG 241 British Literature I - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion - GEN-ED 	 (3 SHC)
ENG 242 British Literature II - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament -GEN-ED (3 SHC)
ENG 261 World Literature - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 212 Intro to the New Testament - GEN-ED (3 SHC)
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues - UGETC (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America - GEN-ED 	 (3 SHC)
Social and Behavioral Science
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II - UGETC 	 (3 SHC)
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government - UGETC 	 (3 SHC)
HIS 111 World Civilizations I - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family - GEN-ED 	 (3 SHC)
HIS 112 World Civilizations II - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems - GEN-ED 	 (3 SHC)
HIS 131 American History I - UGETC (3 SHC)
	
Mathematics
CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED (3 SHC) MAT 172 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry - UGETC (4 SHC)
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 271 Calculus I - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 272 Calculus II - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
Natural Sciences
BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED (4 SHC) CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED (4 SHC) PHY 151 College Physics I - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC (4 SHC) PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
Required (15 SHC)
TOTAL (60 SHC)
Associate in Arts (AA) Degree
Required Semester Credit Hours
UGETC 31-32 SHC
Additonal General Educaiton 13-14 SHC
Other Required Hours 15 SHC
Total 60 SHC
Students are responsible for examining the program major requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to
transfer for completion of their degree.
The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education Hours (13-14 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC)
requirement should be based on the intended major and transfer university.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Premajor Nursing
Purpose
	
The Associate in Arts degree is a
planned program of study consisting
of a minimum of 60 semester hours of
credit (SHC) of college transfer courses
for students interested in pursuing a four
year degree in Nursing (Baccalaureate
of Science in Nursing - BSN). Within the
degree program, the institution shall
include opportunites for the achievement
of competence in reading, writing,
oral communication, fundamental
mathematical skills, and basic computer
use.
Courses are approved for transfer through
the comprehensive articulation agreement
(CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina
community college graduates of two-year
associate in arts programs you are
admitted to constituents institutions of
the University of North Carolina to transfer
with junior status.
The degree programs consist of two
components: universal general education
transfer components (UGETC) in general
education pretty major courses in English
composition, humanities/fine arts, social/
behavioral sciences and natural sciences/
mathematics. In addition, the degree
program consists of Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) general education courses
required for competitive admission into
RCC’s ADN program.
Courses may also transfer through
bilateral agreements between institutions.
Students you are a “C” or higher in the
UGETC courses may transferred those
courses to be any four-year institution in
North Carolina and meet the university’s
lower division general education course
requirements, subject to the following
distribution limit: maximum of 6 hours
in English composition, 9 hours and
humanities/fine arts/communications,
9 hours in social/behavioral sciences, 8
hours in mathematics, any more hours in
the natural sciences.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent),
satisfactory scores on college placement
tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA
in English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre
college courses to prepare students for
the Associate in Arts Program.
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
	 Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 111 College Student Success 1 0 0 0 1
BIO 168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 0 0 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 0 3
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 0 0 4
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 12 11 3 0 15
Second Semester (Spring)
BIO 169 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 0 0 4
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 0 4
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines 3 0 0 0 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 0 0 0 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 0 0 3
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 15 6 0 0 17
Third Semester (Fall)
ENG 231 American Literature I 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 2 0 0 4
BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 13 5 6 0 15
Fourth Semester (Spring)
MAT 152 Statistical Methods 3 2 0 0 4
SOC 210 General Scoiology 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behovioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
History Elective 3 0 0 0 3
PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 13 2 6 0 14
Total 60-61
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the
following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112.
2. The History electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: HIS
111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132.
3. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competive process. Students
interested in applying to RCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program, should take
Nursing program general education courses as outlined in the first fall and first
spring semester outlined above. Academic performance in program general
education courses are evaluated for admission.
4. A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher is required for application into RCC’s Nursing
Program.
5. Associate of Arts graduates who transfer to a BSN program must maintain
an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for a BSN
program.
6. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competitve process. A point
system is followed to evaluate health science program applications. Applicants
earn points based upon academic performance, references and academic
degrees. Point distribution is outlined on the health science program checklist,
as well as on the program webpage.
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Purpose
The Associate in Science degree shall be
granted for a planned program of study
consisting of a minimum of 60 semester
hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer
courses. Within the degree program, the
institution shall include opportunities
for the achievement of competence in
reading, writing, oral communication,
fundamental mathematical skills, and
the basic computer use. Courses are
approved for transfer through the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
(CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina
community college graduates of two-year
associate in science programs who
are 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. Courses may also transfer
through bilateral agreements between
institutions.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college
courses to prepare students for
the Associate in Science curriculum.
Associate in Science (AS) A10400
UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES/UGETC
English Composition................................................................................ (6 SHC)
The following two English composition courses are required.
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC)
Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (6 SHC)
Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines.
ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)
ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC)
ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC)
MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC)
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC)
Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (6 SHC)
Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines.
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC)
HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC)
POL 120 American Government (3 SHC)
PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)
Mathematics ............................................................................................. (8 SHC)
Take MAT 171 and MAT 172
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC) and
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 SHC)
Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (8 SHC)
Select one 8 SHC natural science course sequence from the following:
CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) and
CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4 SHC)
OR
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) and
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics and
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (4 SHC)
Required (34 SHC)
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Associate in Science (AS) A10400 Continued
ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS
An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.
Take PHY 151 and MAT 271
PHY 151 College Physics I (4 SHC) and MAT 271 Calculus I (4 SHC)
Select one course from the following:
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC)
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC)
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC)
ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC)
ENG 241 British Literature II (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to Old Testament (3 SHC)
ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC)
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC) Required (11 SHC)
III. OTHER REQUIRED HOURS
The following course is required:
ACA 122 College Transfer Success .............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC)
An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education
courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended
major and transfer university.
Physical Education Elective (s)..................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC)
Select two courses from the following:
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor (1 SHC)
PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor (1 SHC)
PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC)
	
Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC)
Select three courses from the Math, Natural Science or Communication Category:
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED 	 (4 SHC)
BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED 	 (4 SHC)
CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED 	 (3 SHC)
MAT 152 Statistical Methods - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
MAT 272 Calculus II - GEN-ED 	 (4 SHC)
PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC 	 (4 SHC)
Communication
COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC 	 (3 SHC)
	
	
Required (11 SHC)
TOTAL (60 - 61 SHC)
Associate in Science (AS) Degree
Required Semester Credit Hours
UGETC 34 SHC
Additonal General Educaiton 11 SHC
Other Required Hours 15 SHC
Total 60 SHC
Students are responsible for examining the program major
requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to
transfer for completion of their degree.
The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education
Hours (11 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC) requirement
should be based on the intended major and transfer university.
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Associate in Applied Science Degrees (AAS)
This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s associate of applied science programs. The College’s
programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training and range from 64
to 76 semester hour credits. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two years. All two-year
degree programs at RCC comply with the program standards established by the North Carolina Community College System
(NCCCS). In addition to major course work, associate in applied science degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester
hour credits of general education.
RCC’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes.
General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas.
Each AAS program at Robeson Community College (RCC) includes general education courses that introduce content and
skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. In addition to discipline specific content,
these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. For
associate in applied science degree programs, the core encompasses 15 semester hours in the following areas: English,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics. Certain courses in associate degree programs
may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field.
Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however,
curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these
competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess
the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning
Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows:
Written Communication
Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as
mechanics, organization, language, and support.
Critical Thinking
Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in
academic and real world situations.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving.
Upon completion of an AAS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written
communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to
succeed in their academic and professional careers.
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Accounting (AAS) A25100
Purpose
	
The Accounting curriculum is
designed to provide students with
the skills necessary for employment
and growthin the accounting
profession. Using the “languages of
business,” accountants assemble and
analyze, process, and communicate
essential information about financial
operations. In addition to course work
in accounting principles, theories, and
practice, students will study business
law, finance, management, and
economics. Related skills are developed
through the study of communication,
computer applications, financial
analysis, critical thinking skills, and thics.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level
accounting positions in many types
of organizations including accounting
firms, banks, hospitals, school systems,
and governmental agencies. With work
experience and additional education,
and individual may advance in the
accounting profession.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent),
satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent)
and a minimum GPA in English and
mathematics are required. If students
have deficiencies in English and/or
mathematics, RCC offers pre college
courses to prepare students for the
Accounting curriculum.
Special Accreditation Status
Students are eligibe to sit for
certification exams upon completion of
certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
	 Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 111 College Student Success or 1 0 0 0 1
ACA 122 College Transfer Success (see note 3) 0 2 0 0 1
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 0 4
BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 11-12 8 0 0 14
Second Semester (Spring)
ACC 121 Principles of Magagerial Acct 3 2 0 0 4
ACC 131 Federal Income Tax 2 2 0 0 3
ACC 132 NC Business Taxes 2 0 0 0 2
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 0 2
ACC 180 Practices in Bookkeeping 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or 2 2 0 0 3
MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra (see note 3) 3 2 0 0 4
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 13-14 8 0 0 17-18
Third Semester (Fall)
ACC 152 Advanced Software Apps 1 2 0 0 2
ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting 1 3 2 0 0 4
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 0 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3
ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 0 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (see note 1) 3 0 0 0 3
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 15 6 0 0 18
Fourth Semester (Spring)
ACC 240 Gov & Not-for-Profit Account. 3 0 0 0 3
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting (1st 8 weeks) 1 2 0 0 2
BUS 270 Profes Development (2nd 8 weeks) 3 0 0 0 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts or 2 3 0 0 3
	 CTS 230 Advanced Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3
ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 0 3
ENG 115 Verbal Communications or 3 0 0 0 3
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc. 3 0 0 0 3
	 	 	 –– –– –– –– ––
	 	 15 4-5 0 0 17
Total 67
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the
following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-215, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-
212 or REL-221.
2. The following courses will not be counted towards graduation requirements if
they are over (5) years old: DBA-110 and CTS-230.
3. Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take the
denoted general education courses.
3. Potential Certifications
Upon Completion of Course Eligible for Certification Test
ACC 152 Quickbooks Certified User
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Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) A45110
Purpose
	
The Associate Degree Nursing
curriculum provides knowledge, skills,
and strategies to integrate safety and
quality into nursing care, to practice
in a dynamic environment, and to
meet individual needs which impact
health, quality of life, and achievement
of potential. Course work includes
and builds upon the domains of
healthcare, nursing practice, and the
holistic individual. Content emphasizes
the nurse as a member of the
interdisciplinary team providing safe,
individualized care while employing
evidence-based practice, quality
improvement and informatics.
Graduates of this program are eligible
to apply to take the N