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Sandhills Community College Volume 6 • Issue 1 TM Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! The Smart Solution Love of Cars Knows No Age From Idea to Reality The GED Test is Changing Financial aid includes: • Grants (which are not repaid) • Scholarships (based on merit or need) • Student Employment in the Work-Study Program Don’t Assume – Apply! The only way to know if you are eligible for financial aid is to apply! 50 Flashback 1963 The price of a first class stamp increased to five cents. Petticoat Junction premiered on CBS. American fashion designer Geoffrey Beene had his first Vogue cover with celebrity fashion model Jean Shrimpton. Please Please Me, the debut album by the Beatles, was released. The Oral Polio Vaccine was licensed which led to a dramatic decline in the number of polio cases. Sandhills Community College was chartered. ye ars ag o Go the distance... Distance Education from UNCP Information: Rebecca B. Roberts rebecca.roberts@uncp.edu 910.695.3919 Undergraduate Degrees Business Administration - BSBA: Management Nursing - BSN Social Work - BSW Interdisciplinary Studies - BIS Graduate Degrees Education - Reading School Administration Elementary Education Business Administration - MBA Public Administration (online) - MPA Masters in Social Work - MSW Fill Out Your Financial Aid Application at: www.fasfa.gov If you do not have access to a computer, come to our Pinehurst campus or the Hoke Center in Raeford to use our computers. Sandhills Community College Financial Aid Office (910) 695-3743 The first Board of Trustees chartered Sandhills Community College on December 4, 1963. Just five days later John Libassi, future graduate of the Golf Course Management program at the College, was born. Libassi, originally from Wisconsin, went on to serve in the US Navy. After retiring, he began seeking out a reputable turf management program and landed at Sandhills. He graduated with the highest honors in 2006 and currently works as an Assistant Superintendent at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va. Also shown on the cover are an early architects rendering of the archways now so familiar on campus, a drawing of the site for the new college and “Preliminary Thoughts” for Sandhills Community College. On the COver Features 2 Facts and Finds 3 The Smart Solution 4 2013 means 50 Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! 6 Love of Cars Knows No Age Classics and new models of cars are being worked on — by classics and new models of students 8 From Idea to Reality Technology is now used widely and routinely in the design and construction industries 10 2 + 2 College Transfer Options 11 SACS QEP OASIS To most, this doesn’t mean a thing – for others, it causes them to tremble in fear and break into a cold sweat 12 The GED Test is Changing…Again In Every Issue THE ALUMNI ASSOCIA TION 12 The SCC Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success San dhils P ro grams L ist 13 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Questions about Sandhills Community College curriculum programs can be directed to the Student Services Department at (910) 695-3725. To inquire about Continuing Education courses, call (910) 695-3980. Publisher....................................................................Dr. John Dempsey President of Sandhills Community College Editor............................................................... Karen McKellar Manning Director of Marketing and Public Relations Writer...............................................................................Karen Manning Photography........................................Karen Manning and contributed www.sandhills.edu Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees George W. Little, Chair Robert S. Hayter, Vice Chair Mickey R. Brown Joseph A. Clendenin James O. Cunningham Gary Evans Catherine P. Graham Eugene B. Horne Linda McCaskill Debbie F. Riley-Hobbs Pamela Thompson Mary G. Upchurch Raymond G. Washington, Sr. Sandhills Community College Administration Dr. John Dempsey, President dempseyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3700 Dr. John Turner, Provost turnerj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3704 Dr. Richard Gough, Executive Vice-President goughr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3703 Andrea Korte, Dean of Continuing Education kortea@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3767 Dr. Rebecca Roush, Dean of Instruction roushr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3715 David Farmer, Dean of Campus Life farmerdj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714 Kellie Shoemake, Dean of Enrollment Management shoemakek@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714 Rick Smith, Dean of Institutional Advancement smithr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3716 Dr. John Stacey, Dean of Learning Resources staceyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3820 Dr. Kristie Sullivan, Dean of Planning and Research sullivank@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3907 CareerFocus is published periodically by Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC, 28374 in partnership with Academic Marketing Services. Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. All rights reserved. No part of the material printed may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sandhills Community College. © 2013 Sandhills Community College Read CareerFocus anytime on your mobile device, computer or tablet at sandhills.mycareerfocus.org It’s the easy way to share articles, access Sandhills Community College resources and get on the path to a new career. On the go? (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 1 C a r e e r F o c u s The U.S Department of Labor reported that in 2012 more jobs were created for workers with two-year degrees than for workers with bachelor’s degrees. That’s not just good news for community college grads, it’s a sign of a recovering economy says Anthony Carnevale of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. The trend also indicates an increased demand for skilled workers who can be trained quickly, he adds. “Employment Surges for Community College Grads” USA Today Want a Job? Get a Community College Degree Know the Score USNews updated its 100 Best Jobs for 2013 and the number one job is….dentist! Okay, for that one you’re going to need an advanced degree. But if you think a bachelor’s degree or higher is the only avenue to get a good job, think again. To make the “best jobs” list, a job must first be in demand, but it also has to pay a good salary and provide job satisfaction. You’ll find many healthcare and IT jobs on the list, and five of the top 10 best jobs– registered nurse and four IT jobs–require a two-year degree that can be earned at Sandhills. In fact, over half of the jobs on the list require less than four-years of college. Many–such as physical therapist assistants, respiratory therapists, radiologic technicians, massage therapists and preschool teachers– require a two-year degree. Others–medical assistant, home health aide, or cosmetologist–require only short-term training or a certificate to get you started. Take a look at the list of our Programs and Majors at the end of this magazine and see all the programs, degrees, diplomas and certificates we offer to get you into a “best job” soon. “The 100 best jobs” money.usnews.com Half of “Best Jobs” Require Fewer Than Four Years of College What would make you happier at work? More money? More interesting projects? More flexibility in your schedule? While these are often cited reasons for job dissatisfaction, what if simply doing more to help your co-workers and clients could increase your satisfaction with your work? Come again? Doing more at work can make you happier? Well yes, says author and organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The opportunity to help other people isn’t a distraction from more important tasks, it’s an opportunity to feel good about yourself and your work. Grant backs up his claims with research and case studies in his new book Give and Take, describing how the act of helping others can add meaning and satisfaction to our work. The world, he says, is made up of givers, takers and matchers. While most of us are matchers, and nobody likes a taker, it’s the givers who have learned to give without being taken advantage of who are most successful. “Is Giving the Secret to Getting Ahead?” nytimes.com The More You Give, The More You Get Now it’s easier to get the facts about the real costs of college by using a new tool developed by the federal government. The College Scorecard allows you to compare the cost of tuition at two- and four-year colleges, and to see graduation rates, average student loan rates and default rates. The Scorecard also allows you to narrow your search by location, degrees, occupa-tions, and characteristics of the college. It’s a fantastic source of information, but users should remember that no student is “average” and many factors such as admission requirements, financial aid and program flexibility are important to factor into the equation. Don’t eliminate a college based on its Scorecard before you do more research! Find the College Scorecard at collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard 2 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s A successful career and brighter future generally requires some sort of training beyond high school. Not everyone is suited for Duke or Wake Forest, nor can afford universities like those! The Sandhills Community College student body is varied, our beautiful campus is expanding and we are graduating more students than ever before because people are discovering the smart solution. Many come to Sandhills for one of our quality technical programs that can lead to good-paying jobs in business, industry, health, horticulture and service industries. Turn to the last several pages of this magazine and explore the programs we offer. Others want to work in a field that requires a four-year degree. The smart solution for that avenue is to complete your first two years at Sandhills. Here’s why: • In comparison to the 16 University North Carolina institutions where tuition and fees alone can run as high as $8,123 per semester, the cost of spring semester 2013 was $1,152 at the most. • We have agreements with universities and colleges and know exactly which courses transfer–you do not waste time or money taking courses that will not transfer or do not apply to your major. • All of our courses that transfer are taught by professors and instructors who have earned at least a master’s degree–you are not promised that at the university. Sandhills is all about student success! You will receive personal attention from a caring faculty, we offer free tutoring, free career counseling, and terrific opportunities for tuition assistance. And because of the extreme generosity of so many people here in our community, we can offer more money in scholarships than any community college in the state! Visit our campus, experience our collegiate atmosphere, and you will agree that Sandhills is the smart solution. The Smart (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 3 C a r e e r F o c u s Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! means 50 The look of the College’s buildings came about after President Raymond Stone, Consultant William Brubaker and Architect Tom Hayes admired the Boyd House at Weymouth and an arched entrance and courtyard in the heart of Pinehurst (then known as the Gray Fox Restaurant). In July a request was made to the NC State Board of Education for a college to be located in Moore County. The first bond issue passed in November. On December 4, the Board of Trustees held the first meeting. Before the end of the year, Mrs. Mary Luman Meyer gave a tract of land for the campus. 1963 Save the Date September 14 will be a date to save on your calendar. That Saturday will see a block party in downtown Southern Pines near the Ice Cream Parlor and a free 60s themed concert at the Sunrise Theatre. Upstairs of what is now the Ice Cream Parlor, on the corner of W New Hampshire and NW Broad Streets, is where the first Sandhills Community College offices and a learning center were located. It was known as the Patch Building back then. Classes were held at night at the nearby Southern Pines High School (now the Elementary School) and the Parkview Hotel (was located at the corner of E Pennsylvania and N Ashe). Even though there was only one graduate in June of 1966, the College held a commencement ceremony with Jeanne Waldman receiving an Associate in Arts degree. 4 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Sandhills was North Carolina’s first comprehensive community college, offering courses leading from basic literary skills through the first two years of a four-year degree from a senior college or university. Sandhills Community College has had only two presidents. Dr. Raymond Stone served from December 1963 until July 1989. Dr. John Dempsey has been president since August 1989. The groundbreaking for a new college to be located on Airport Road on land donated by Mrs. Mary Luman Meyer was held on November 25, 1964. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sandhills Community College campus on Airport Road was March 24, 1966. The first Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees Meeting was held on December 4, 1963. The SCC Board of Trustees has had only three Chairmen! The first was Cliff Blue followed by Ed Causey (four Chairs if you count the few weeks Dr. Vanore from Robbins served between those two). Current Chair George Little has been in the seat since 1985. Little came on the Board 32 years ago in 1981. The college will be celebrating 50 years of exceptional education to the Sandhills region and beyond. 2013 Jeanne Waldman, Sandhills Community College’s first graduate, receives her degree from H. Clifton Blue as President Raymond Stone looks on. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 5 Senior citizens work alongside students more than a third their age in Automotive Technology classes at Sandhills. They learn how to diagnose and repair cars of all types, from antique roadsters to the latest hybrids and electric vehicles. “I’ve always enjoyed working on cars and the automotive classes at Sandhills let me keep on learning, to keep up with new technology,” says 75 year old David Zolov, a semi-retired physician living in Pinehurst. “I’ve been taking Sandhills’ automotive classes for at least 15 years and I learn something new in every class.” “The older students in our classes grew up tinkering with entirely different cars, but enjoying working on cars is a shared passion common to all our students, no matter what their age,” says Alex Cameron, Automotive Systems Technology professor at Sandhills. “We’re teaching the next generation of auto technicians, sure, but there are some students here who just want to learn more about cars as a pastime.” In our classes, students work on training aid vehicles (cars owned by the college), their personal cars, or Love of Cars Knows No Age Classics and new models of cars are being worked on — by classics and new models of students David Zolov, Owen Gallagher and Jack Norton regularly take classes in the Automotive Technologies program. They were photographed with the highly modified 1957 Lotus Norton works on in class. “I’ve always enjoyed working on cars and the automotive classes at Sandhills let me keep on learning, to keep up with new technology. I’ve been taking Sandhills’ automotive classes for at least 15 years and I learn something new in every class.” David Zolov 6 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s cars owned by other students, faculty or staff,” said Cameron. “Projects coincide with the subjects being taught. The variety of vehicles makes the classes interesting,” says retired teacher Owen Gallagher, 70. “For instance, not too long ago I worked on a ’95 Corvette, a car I can’t afford but sure enjoyed learning about.” Gallagher says the variety of students makes the class interesting as well. “At first the young kids in class don’t know what to make of us older ones,” he says. “But somebody borrows a tool from someone else and before you know it, we’re just all people who like cars.” “These guys always have good stories and are very approachable,” says Shannon Edge, studying to become an ASE Certified Technician. “Especially if we’re working on an older car or a hot rod or specialty car, they often know more than the younger students. I like being in classes with them.” Jack Norton, 77, of West End, who is retired from the construction industry, sometimes brings in one of the cars from his own collection to work on in class. It may be his 1948 or 1953 MG, a 1957 Lotus, or even his 1957 Jaguar. “There’s energy and enthusiasm in the classes and I find I learn from the young kids, especially about the newer cars,” he says. Like the other students, Norton is able to not only work on vintage cars but also on cars the college owns, including a Toyota Prius and a brand new Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid vehicle manufactured by General Motors and the most fuel-efficient car with a gasoline engine sold in the U.S. “Sandhills has the equipment and expertise to make sure we keep on learning,” Norton says. “The automotive program at Sandhills has excellent equipment, great facilities and outstanding instructors to help us learn about engines, brakes, suspension and all the rest,” agrees Zolov, who occasionally works on his 1970 purple paisley Volkswagen convertible in class. “I’ve had every instructor in the program. They are skilled, approachable and have a great rapport with all the students.” Zolov is impressed with the dedication of the younger students. “Some of these people have lost their jobs and are getting retrained to enter a new field,” he says. “By and large, most of the younger students are aware that this program can help them earn a decent living.” The Department of Automotive Technologies at Sandhills offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Diploma in Automotive Systems Technology, as well as Certificates in Mechanical, Electrical and Engine Performance, Transmission/ Driveline, and Motorsports/Drag Race Vehicles. In Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology, a Diploma is available and Certificates in Non-Structural Repair, Paint and Refinishing, and Structural Repair. For some senior citizens in the auto servicing class, there have been extra bonuses in coming back to college. Norton has enjoyed getting to know some of the younger students who, like himself, are veterans. “Plus, I met David Zolov and Owen Gallagher by taking these classes and we’ve become friends,” Norton says. Chuck Robbins of Duke Energy Progress brought a modified Plug-In Hybrid Toyota Prius for students in the Automotive Technologies class to examine and learn about in depth. “The older students in our classes grew up tinkering with entirely different cars, but enjoying working on cars is a shared passion common to all our students, no matter what their age.” Alex Cameron, Sandhills Automotive Systems Technology professor “These guys always have good stories and are very approachable. Especially if we’re working on an older car or a hot rod or specialty car, they often know more than the younger students. I like being in classes with them.” Shannon Edge (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 7 The “It” Degree Engineering has become an “it” degree. The unemployment rate of those in engineering is extremely low. The picture will only get rosier with the aging of the baby boomers. Power industry engineers are fast retiring. New construction benefits civil engineers, as does the nation’s aging infrastructure of bridges, buildings and gas, water and wastewater pipelines. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the current crop of some 263,000 civil engineers will grow 19 percent by 2020. Environmental, petroleum, and computer engineers are similarly in demand, both for their part in the infrastructure update and for tackling other high-priority challenges, such as energy exploration and production technology development. Despite the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan after the 2011 earthquake, enthusiasm for nuclear energy has not noticeably waned in the United States, says Dan Wittliff, president of the National Society of Professional Engineers, who thinks the number of jobs for nuclear and petroleum engineers will grow in the 15 to 20 percent range over the next 10 years. “Engineering Grads Enjoy Greater Job Prospects” usnews.com From Idea to Reality Technology is now used widely and routinely in the design and construction industries When Sandhills Community College was in the initial planning stages, the architects at Hayes and Howell Associates used drafting tables, T-squares, rulers, and protractors to design the buildings. When the technicians at Wright and Associates worked up plans for the renovation of Hines Gymnasium, the most recent building project at the College, they created construction plans using architectural computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software and other high-tech equipment and methods. When surveyors came out and explored the land the college was to be built upon, they used compasses, levels, tape measurers, and transits. If they were to survey the land A bulldozer clears the land for the new Sandhills Community College in 1965. The engineers would have used slide rules to perform their calculations and mechanical drafting equipment to prepare their plans. 8 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s today they might use high-tech geospatial technologies such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), robotic total stations with electronic distance measuring instruments, electronic handheld data collectors, Geographic Information System (GIS), and CADD software. When the bulldozers cleared land for the roads, parking lots and buildings, their instructions were given by stakes in the ground put there by surveyors to establish where and how deep to cut the earth. Today bulldozers are equipped with machine controlled grading capabilities. Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) are used in tandem with computer models to direct the clearing of land. The engineers would have used slide rules to perform their calculations and mechanical drafting equipment to prepare their plans. Today’s engineers use computers and advanced computing technologies and CADD to perform computations and to prepare construction site plans. The Engineering Technology program at SCC prepares students for careers in architectural, civil engineering and surveying technologies. Learn about each program on our website under Programs & Majors. To explore even further, make an appointment to meet with the Engineering Technology Department Chair, Professor Ed Spitler. He can be contacted at 910-695-3797 or spitlere@sandhills.edu. In 1968 SCC students in Architectural Drafting classes sat at drafting tables and used T-Squares, rulers, protractors and other instruments as they learned how to create plans for construction projects. Technical majors—particularly those in engineering—went over the average and dominated the list of top-paying majors in 2013, according to National Association of Colleges and Educator’s April 2013 Salary Survey. NACE also reported that companies in professional, scientific, and technical services hired the most new college engineering graduates in 2012. Today’s Architectural Technology students learn to create construction plans utilizing CADD software in computer-equipped classrooms where an instructor utilizes whiteboards and other high-tech equipment. Today’s engineers use computers and advanced computing technologies and CADD to perform computations and to prepare construction site plans. Many of our Engineering Technology graduates started off needing some refresher work in math. Our Developmental Math instructors are very good at helping students improve their skills. There is a lot of additional help as well through free on-campus tutoring. Engineering majors are highly employable, so even if math skills aren’t the best, Sandhills can help people enter this exciting, high tech field! — Professor Ed Spitler Department of Engineering Technologies Chair (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 9 Education Plus Internships Make for Success After graduating from Sandhills with an Associate in Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology and another in Surveying Technology, James Teague worked an internship with Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates in Southern Pines. He then attended UNC-Charlotte and worked as an intern with Facilities Management at the university. Teague graduated Cum Laude from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology and is working towards a Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Management. He is a graduate researcher for the Facility Engineer with Academic Affairs and is interning with URS Nuclear Center in Fort Mill, SC. “James is typical of the high quality students that have been successful after earning one or more of our three engineering technology degrees from Sandhills,” Department of Engineering Technology Chair Ed Spitler says. “We have unique opportunities for students to pursue hands on, application-based degrees at both the two- and four-year levels in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management and Geomatics.” James Teague 2 + 2 College Transfer Options When you think of beginning at a community college and transferring to a four-year university or college, do you tend to think that transfer students take general courses at the community college and declare a major and take major-specific courses after they transfer? That’s not always true. Take for example 2 + 2 programs. The Engineering Technology department at Sandhills has several 2+2 transfer options from which students can choose. The Engineering Technology 2+2 transfer options allow students to take major-specific courses while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree. This degree then allows them to earn a Junior status in select programs and universities. 2+2 transfer options appeal to students who are confident of a major choice and to those that prefer a more hands-on education. Because students can take major-specific classes upon beginning their college career, it allows for individuals to decide fairly quickly if the major they chose is the right one for them. 2 + 2 in Engineering Technologies at Sandhills SCC AAS in Architectural Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Construction Management SCC AAS in Civil Engineering Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Civil Engineering Technology SCC AAS in Civil Engineering Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Construction Management SCC AAS in Geomatics Technology + UNC A&T Geomatics “James is typical of the high quality students that have been successful after earning one or more of our three engineering technology degrees from Sandhills.” Ed Spitler Engineering Technology Department Chairman 10 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Every ten years a college comes up for reaffirmation of accreditation. This assures students and future employers of the graduates that the college operates according to high standards. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) accredits Sandhills Community College. For those who work at a college, SACS reaffirmation is a very big deal. The process is underway at Sandhills and will include an on-site team visit in October of 2013. Part of the process has to do with how the college complies with core requirements and comprehensive standards. SACS also requires a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) from colleges as a part of reaffirmation. The QEP is similar to a group project, completed by most of the campus. The project must focus on ways to improve student learning. After brainstorming innumerable ideas with students, faculty, staff, and community members and several hours of follow-up discussions, the area of Distance Learning (DL) was chosen as the QEP for Sandhills. DL is a method of instruction where classes are delivered online through internet-connected computers. As this method of instruction has grown in popularity, the college wants to ensure that the quality of instruction and the students’ learning experiences are sound. Sandhills Community College strives to offer the very best DL course delivery possible and see to it that students are able to graduate. After a naming contest among faculty and staff, the QEP name was chosen. OASIS–Online Academic Success at Sandhills was declared the winner. A QEP Executive Committee will monitor the implementation and success of the project which includes establishing standards of “best practices” for distance learning, implementing those standards in selected online courses and comparing measures of student learning between online and traditional courses to look for differences in student achievement. OASIS will be a five-year project that officially begins in the fall of 2013. SACS QEP OASIS To most, this doesn’t mean a thing – for others, it causes them to tremble in fear and break into a cold sweat For those who work at a college, SACS reaffirmation is a very big deal. The process is underway at Sandhills and will include an on-site team visit in October of 2013. Part of the process has to do with how the college complies with core requirements and comprehensive standards. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 11 C a r e e r F o c u s The GED Test is Changing…Again The College and Career Readiness (CCR) department at Sandhills Community College announced that the current version of the GED test expires at the end of 2013. The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test, will be replaced with the new 2014 GED test on January 2, 2014. CCR Director Lucinda Cole said, “Similar to when the GED test changed in 2002, when the new test goes into effect in January 2014, anyone who has not completed all five GED tests will need to retake all the tests in the new format. We are urging GED test-takers to complete the entire exam before the end of 2013.” Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED test, but not passed all five parts, have until the end of 2013 to pass or they will need to start over again in 2014 with the new GED test in order to receive their high school credential. “The GED test opens doors to college, better jobs, the respect adults deserve, and the satisfaction of earning a high school credential,” said Cole. “So we want to be sure that everyone is aware of this deadline. GED test-takers must act now to finish and pass before the current test expires.” “Support is available, right here at Sandhills Community College,” said Dean of Continuing Education Andi Korte. “We help adult learners prepare to take the parts of the GED test they still need to pass.” The CCR department offers free GED preparation classes specifically designed to assist test-takers who want to finish before the end of 2013. Cole said, “We have GED preparation classes throughout Moore and Hoke Counties at various times and locations. There is also an online preparation program.” “To anyone who has already started the GED test, your future is calling. By passing the GED test, you can answer that call,” said Randy Trask, president and CEO of GED Testing Service. “You owe it to yourself. Don’t miss the chance to turn one small step into your next big opportunity in life.” Interested GED test-takers can find more information about the upcoming changes at www.finishtheGED. com. For specific information on GED preparation through Sandhills Community College, contact the College and Career Readiness department at (910) 695-3980 or visit www.sandhills.edu/coned/. The SCC Alumni Association officers met with Architectural Engineering student designers last winter to review the plans for the Graduate Walk that will be installed at the College. From left to right: Jennifer Blakely, Associate Director, Foundation Outreach & External Relations; Lisa Slaby, Architectural Engineering (AE) student; Mary Monroe, AE student; Timothy Howle, AE Professor; George Benfield, AE student; Jaime McLeod, Alumni Association Board member; Sherrill Matthews, Alumni Association President; and Joseph Rivera, AE student. To commemorate the college’s Fiftieth Birthday, The Sandhills Community College Alumni Association is offering Alumni and friends and family of Alumni an opportunity to support the Alumni Association and to leave their permanent mark on the beautiful campus. The Sandhills Community College Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success will be a beautifully designed brick area, centrally located on campus near the area future graduates will pass every May at Commencement. Each brick will be laser engraved with an alumnus name, and will symbolize the spirit they felt when they achieved their goals at Sandhills. The bricks are available for a $100 contribution to the SCC Alumni Association. The names on the bricks must be alumni of Sandhills Community College. For more information, please contact Jennifer Blakely at (910) 695-3712 or blakelyj@sandhills.edu. The SCC Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success 12 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Sandhills Community College Curriculum Programs List Degree Purpose of Degree Associate in Arts Recommended if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Included in the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) to provide certain guarantees providing for a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities as well as other institutions that honor the agreement. Associate in Fine Arts in Art Designed to prepare you to transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in color, design, drawing and fundamentals of studio techniques. You will graduate with a portfolio of work that is strong enough to allow you to continue your work as a junior and begin an area of concentration at your senior transfer institution. Associate in Fine Arts in Music & Music Education Designed to prepare you for transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in music theory, music history, and applied music performance skills. You will be able to audition on your primary instrument or voice and complete theory and history placement exams that will allow you to continue work as a junior and to begin an area of concentration at your transfer institution. Associate in Science Recommended if you plan to transfer to four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Is included in the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) providing certain guarantees to provide a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities and colleges as well as other institutions that honor the agreement. College Transfer Core Diploma (Available in Arts or Science) Designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university without earning an associate’s degree. All CAA courses completed with a C or better in each course are guaranteed to be accepted as a block (44 semester credit hours) when you are admitted to a university in the University of North Carolina System. Many private colleges and universities also accept the credit hours. University Studies College Transfer Degrees Degree Purpose of Degree Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational Technology Designed for academic enrichment to broaden your education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Associate in General Education General Degree Programs Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Automotive Technologies Automotive Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Automotive service technician, service manager, parts manager, and service writer Automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, municipal garages, state DOT garages, machine shops or performance motorsports Electrical & Engine Performance facilities Certificate Mechanical Certificate Motorsports/Drag Race Vehicle Certificate Transmission/Driveline Certificate Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Diploma Entry-level employment in the automotive body and refinishing industry Dealerships, franchised independent garages, or vehicle-customizing shops Non-Structural Repair Certificate Paint & Refinishing Certificate Structural Repair Certificate Technical & Medical Programs Ask about our Drag Race Technology courses! Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033–4097, 404-679-4501) to award associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 13 C a r e e r F o c u s Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Computer Technologies Computer Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (BS in Electronic Engineering Technology) Computer Upgrade and Repair Diploma Microcomputer Servicing Certificate Repair Certificate Advanced Repair Certificate Electronics Certificate Forensics Certificate Advanced Forensics Certificate Networking Certificate Security Certificate Electronics technology, computer science, computer networks server maintenance, and programming Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and with businesses Computer Programming Associate in Applied Science Computer programmer, analyst, software developer, computer operator, systems technician, information systems manager, database administrator, computer or software specialist Business, industry and government organizations Digital Media Technology Associate in Applied Science Certificate Print Design Certificate Web Content Management Certificate Web Design Certificate Web Design/Development, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design Newspaper advertising departments, businesses advertising departments, public relations and marketing departments, web design companies, printing companies, publishing companies, advertising agencies and freelance employment Networking Technology Associate in Applied Science Local area network manager, network operator, network analyst, or a network technician Entry-level jobs in business, educational settings and industry Networking Fundamentals Diploma Entry-level positions in networking Identifying information security risks, creating an information security policy, identifying processes to implement and enforce policy, implementing secure data transmission technologies. Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and businesses that use operating systems such as Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Cisco Networking Certificate Maintaining and supporting network systems Educational institutions, industrial facilities, medical facilities, governmental agencies, or businesses that utilize Cisco hardware or services Network Security Certificate Identifying normal network traffic using network analysis tools, and designing basic security defenses. Helps prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Industry Certification. Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and businesses Simulation and Game Development Associate in Applied Science Certificate Simulation and game development, design, architecture, audio and visual techniques and story telling Military, engineering, medical and gaming companies Cosmetology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Certificate Cosmetologist Beauty salon or begin your own businesses Engineering Technology Architectural Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Construction Management) Certificate Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technician, architectural design technician, construction estimator, construction project manager, and construction materials sales representative Architectural, engineering, and construction professions both public and private Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology or B.S. in Construction Management) Certificate Transportation technician (usually with NCDOT), civil design technician, environmental technician, materials testing technician, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technician, construction estimator, and construction project manager Engineering, surveying, and construction professions, both public and private Geomatics Technology (Surveying) Associate in Applied Science Transfer Opportunity: NC A&T University (BS in Geomatics) Certificate Survey technicians, survey crew chiefs, GIS/GPS technicians, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technicians, and transportation technicians (usually with NCDOT) Engineering, surveying, and construction professions both public and private Golf Course Management Associate in Applied Science Assistant golf course superintendent, golf course superintendent and golf course construction foreman Private, semi-private, public, resort and country club golf courses and golf course construction contractors 14 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Health Sciences Emergency Medical Science Associate in Applied Science Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician, eligible to apply for state and national certification exams required for state licensing or registration Ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospital, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies Health and Fitness Science Associate in Applied Science Management, operation and supervision of fitness centers, teaching fitness classes Commercial fitness clubs, YMCA’s/YWCA’s, wellness programs in business and industry, hospitals, and parks and recreation departments and other organizations implementing exercise and fitness programs Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician, eligible to apply for certification exams given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Agency Hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Diploma Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, may qualify as candidates to take the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology National Certification Exam. Medical institutions, clinics, or physician practices. Polysomnography Associate in Applied Science Polysomnography Technologist, eligible to apply for the BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Exam required for state registration to practice Hospitals and freestanding sleep centers Radiography Associate in Applied Science Registered Radiographer, eligible to apply for the ARRT Certified Radiography Examination required for national licensing to practice Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry Respiratory Therapy Associate in Applied Science Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Care Practitioner, eligible to apply for the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapy Exam required for state licensing to practice Hospitals, patient’s homes, rehabilitation agencies, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Surgical Technologist, eligible to apply to take the Liaison Council’s Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists Labor and delivery departments, emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units or facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units Therapeutic Massage Associate in Applied Science Diploma Massage Therapist, eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, and private practice Hospitality & Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Arts Associate in Applied Science Certificate Entry-level positions as pastry/bakery assistants, pastry chefs and assistant pastry chefs Restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/retail markets and high-volume bakeries Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science Certificate Entry-level position as line cook or station chef with advancement to sous-chef, executive chef or food service manager Full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service and health care facilities Hospitality Management Associate in Applied Science Entry-level management or supervisory positions in the food and lodging industry Hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs, support areas of food and equipment sales Landscape Gardening Associate in Applied Science Certificate Applied horticulture as it relates to design, development, and/or maintenance for residential and commercial operations Garden centers, greenhouse operations, nurseries, and public or private gardens, landscape companies or entrepreneurial ventures Management & Business Technology Accounting Associate in Applied Science Diploma General accountant, accounts receivable, accounts payable or payroll accounting clerk, financial data analyst or tax preparation consultant Accounting firms, banks, retail businesses, manufacturing firms, hospitals, schools, churches, non-profit and government agencies Certified Bookkeeper Certificate Inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll clerk Banks, retail businesses, small businesses, schools, hospitals, churches, and non-profits Business Administration Associate in Applied Science Entry- and mid-level positions as finance officer, human resource manager, marketing representative, government services administrator, small business manager, business service specialist, office/sales manager, and investment representative Government agencies, financial institutions, large to small businesses or industries, and entrepreneurial ventures Business Administration/ Banking and Finance Certificate For prospective Career: Entry positions as financial analysts and in the banking sector. For Typical Places of Employment: Financial institutions, insurance, brokerage and mortgage companies, and governmental lending agencies Technology-cont’d Business Administration Business Administration/ Entrepreneurship Certificate Beginning your own business venture or improving your or another’s business Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures, government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small businesses or industries NEW (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 15 Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Management & Business Technology Business Administration-cont’d Business Administration/ Small Business Management Certificate Beginning your own business venture by understanding the basics of running a small business Small businesses in such areas as massage therapy, cosmetology, landscape gardening, culinary arts, and automotive mechanics Medical Office Administration Associate in Applied Science Transcriptionist, medical secretary, patient accounting clerk, and patient service representative Medical and allied health facilities Medical Office Coding Certificate Confidential assistant in medical management Hospitals, medical centers, clinics, outpatient facilities, physicians’ offices, insurance companies, and nursing facilities Office Administration Associate in Applied Science Administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, payroll assistant, human resources assistant, office manager and project manager Schools, legal offices, business, government, and industry Nursing Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse- eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) that is required for practice as a Registered Nurse Hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies Nursing Assistant Certificate Nursing Assistant- eligible to be listed on the NC Registry as a Nursing Assistant Home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctors’ offices Practical Nursing Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse- eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices Public Services Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher Elementary schools, private childcare homes or centers, childcare programs, before-and-after school programs and summer camps Early Childhood Administration Certificate Childcare Center Director Private childcare center Early Childhood Education-Infant/ Toddler Care Certificate Infant and toddler childcare assistant Childcare center Early Childhood Education- Preschool Care Certificate Care for preschool age children Childcare center Early Childhood Education-School Age Care Certificate Care for children age five through eight Before and after school care programs Human Services Human Services Generalist Associate in Applied Science Technical assistance in rehabilitation, residential care, youth counseling, social services and group home management Behavioral health and social services agencies, Juvenile Justice programs Human Services Technology/ Substance Abuse Associate in Applied Science Substance abuse worker, behavior specialist, or counselor technician Behavioral health, residential rehabilitation programs Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Entry-level law enforcement officer State, county, or municipal governments, and private enterprises Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science Police officer, deputy sheriff, detention officer, state trooper, surveillance probation/parole officer, correctional officer or loss prevention specialist Local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields Partner Programs Health Information Technology Health Information Technology Associate in Applied Science Partner program with Pitt CC Health data analyst, records technician, clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager, and patient information coordinator Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, rehab facilities, medical offices, and consulting firms Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science Partner program with FTCC Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Aide Nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices, and general medical and surgical hospitals, offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists 16 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 Career Training We Offer Licencure and Renewal Courses for Various Occupations • Teachers • Realtors • Car Dealers • Auto Safety Inspectors • Food Service Employees • Cosmetologists View the Career Training area of the Continuing Education portion of our Website for the complete list of classes. The only State-Approved Nurse Aid Program in Moore & Hoke Counties Become a CNA Certifie d Nursing Assis tant Online, highly interactive, e-learning solutions for adult learners. Choose from over 300 courses taught by expert instructors. Each course will have six lessons with eight weeks to complete. Classes begin the third Wednesday of each month. Go to www.ed2go.com/sandhills and sign up today! Contact Vanessa Galloway in our Continuing Education Division at 695-3779 for personal assistance. Check out our website. Link is on the College Home Page. Join the Alumni Association Free Membership Receive Information About Homecoming and Other Special Events Congratulations Golf Champs! A triumphant Flyers Men’s Golf Team gathers after being declared NJCAA National runner-up in Chautauqua, NY. Pictured are Alex Meade, Grant Edwards, Nick Thompson, Karl Reamer and Colin Jameson. The Lady Flyers Women’s Golf Team celebrates after winning the Region X tournament. Pictured are Assistant Coach Herb Pike, Sage Evans, Riley Whalen, Caitlin Wald, Katie Stoupe, Kim Mitchell, Raven Brown and Athletic Director Aaron Denton. Digital Media Technology Prepare for employment in the digital design and multimedia industries. Graduates will be able to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media. Associate in Applied Science Degree Digital Media Technology, Print Design, Web Design, and Web Content Management Certificates Develop a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management. Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers and administrators in the entertainment industry, health care, education, corporate training, and government organizations. Computer Simulation & Game Development Turfgrass Management Explore a career in the turf management sector of the green industry. A degree from SCC can lead to entry-level employment in the green industry as an assistant golf course superintendent, a spray technician, or an assistant golf course construction superintendent. With experience, it is possible to advance to the position of golf course superintendent or golf course construction superintendent. Networking Technology Prepare for employment supporting network infrastructure environments by earning an Associate in Applied Science in Networking Technology. We also offer a Networking Fundamentals Diploma and a Cisco Networking and Network Security Certificate. You will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education. Computer Programming Our Computer Programming associate degree prepares students for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations. Landscape Gardening Professional Landscape Management Program Fully accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Many national companies recruit our graduates. The White House grounds are managed by two of our graduates. Another is head of the gardens at Monticello, and one is the head of Reynolda Gardens. There are many horticulturists at the NC Zoo who are graduates of our program, and the Grounds Supervisor at Pinehurst Resorts is one of our graduates. Computer Engineering Technologies The Jobs of the Future are Available Now We provide training to help you develop the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. Our programs include training in both hardware and software, emphasizing operating systems concepts to provide a unified view of computer systems. We also have a 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement with UNC-Charlotte that leads to a BS in Electronic Engineering Technology. Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Aca demic Mar ketin g services
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Full Text | Sandhills Community College Volume 6 • Issue 1 TM Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! The Smart Solution Love of Cars Knows No Age From Idea to Reality The GED Test is Changing Financial aid includes: • Grants (which are not repaid) • Scholarships (based on merit or need) • Student Employment in the Work-Study Program Don’t Assume – Apply! The only way to know if you are eligible for financial aid is to apply! 50 Flashback 1963 The price of a first class stamp increased to five cents. Petticoat Junction premiered on CBS. American fashion designer Geoffrey Beene had his first Vogue cover with celebrity fashion model Jean Shrimpton. Please Please Me, the debut album by the Beatles, was released. The Oral Polio Vaccine was licensed which led to a dramatic decline in the number of polio cases. Sandhills Community College was chartered. ye ars ag o Go the distance... Distance Education from UNCP Information: Rebecca B. Roberts rebecca.roberts@uncp.edu 910.695.3919 Undergraduate Degrees Business Administration - BSBA: Management Nursing - BSN Social Work - BSW Interdisciplinary Studies - BIS Graduate Degrees Education - Reading School Administration Elementary Education Business Administration - MBA Public Administration (online) - MPA Masters in Social Work - MSW Fill Out Your Financial Aid Application at: www.fasfa.gov If you do not have access to a computer, come to our Pinehurst campus or the Hoke Center in Raeford to use our computers. Sandhills Community College Financial Aid Office (910) 695-3743 The first Board of Trustees chartered Sandhills Community College on December 4, 1963. Just five days later John Libassi, future graduate of the Golf Course Management program at the College, was born. Libassi, originally from Wisconsin, went on to serve in the US Navy. After retiring, he began seeking out a reputable turf management program and landed at Sandhills. He graduated with the highest honors in 2006 and currently works as an Assistant Superintendent at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va. Also shown on the cover are an early architects rendering of the archways now so familiar on campus, a drawing of the site for the new college and “Preliminary Thoughts” for Sandhills Community College. On the COver Features 2 Facts and Finds 3 The Smart Solution 4 2013 means 50 Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! 6 Love of Cars Knows No Age Classics and new models of cars are being worked on — by classics and new models of students 8 From Idea to Reality Technology is now used widely and routinely in the design and construction industries 10 2 + 2 College Transfer Options 11 SACS QEP OASIS To most, this doesn’t mean a thing – for others, it causes them to tremble in fear and break into a cold sweat 12 The GED Test is Changing…Again In Every Issue THE ALUMNI ASSOCIA TION 12 The SCC Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success San dhils P ro grams L ist 13 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Questions about Sandhills Community College curriculum programs can be directed to the Student Services Department at (910) 695-3725. To inquire about Continuing Education courses, call (910) 695-3980. Publisher....................................................................Dr. John Dempsey President of Sandhills Community College Editor............................................................... Karen McKellar Manning Director of Marketing and Public Relations Writer...............................................................................Karen Manning Photography........................................Karen Manning and contributed www.sandhills.edu Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees George W. Little, Chair Robert S. Hayter, Vice Chair Mickey R. Brown Joseph A. Clendenin James O. Cunningham Gary Evans Catherine P. Graham Eugene B. Horne Linda McCaskill Debbie F. Riley-Hobbs Pamela Thompson Mary G. Upchurch Raymond G. Washington, Sr. Sandhills Community College Administration Dr. John Dempsey, President dempseyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3700 Dr. John Turner, Provost turnerj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3704 Dr. Richard Gough, Executive Vice-President goughr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3703 Andrea Korte, Dean of Continuing Education kortea@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3767 Dr. Rebecca Roush, Dean of Instruction roushr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3715 David Farmer, Dean of Campus Life farmerdj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714 Kellie Shoemake, Dean of Enrollment Management shoemakek@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714 Rick Smith, Dean of Institutional Advancement smithr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3716 Dr. John Stacey, Dean of Learning Resources staceyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3820 Dr. Kristie Sullivan, Dean of Planning and Research sullivank@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3907 CareerFocus is published periodically by Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC, 28374 in partnership with Academic Marketing Services. Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. All rights reserved. No part of the material printed may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sandhills Community College. © 2013 Sandhills Community College Read CareerFocus anytime on your mobile device, computer or tablet at sandhills.mycareerfocus.org It’s the easy way to share articles, access Sandhills Community College resources and get on the path to a new career. On the go? (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 1 C a r e e r F o c u s The U.S Department of Labor reported that in 2012 more jobs were created for workers with two-year degrees than for workers with bachelor’s degrees. That’s not just good news for community college grads, it’s a sign of a recovering economy says Anthony Carnevale of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. The trend also indicates an increased demand for skilled workers who can be trained quickly, he adds. “Employment Surges for Community College Grads” USA Today Want a Job? Get a Community College Degree Know the Score USNews updated its 100 Best Jobs for 2013 and the number one job is….dentist! Okay, for that one you’re going to need an advanced degree. But if you think a bachelor’s degree or higher is the only avenue to get a good job, think again. To make the “best jobs” list, a job must first be in demand, but it also has to pay a good salary and provide job satisfaction. You’ll find many healthcare and IT jobs on the list, and five of the top 10 best jobs– registered nurse and four IT jobs–require a two-year degree that can be earned at Sandhills. In fact, over half of the jobs on the list require less than four-years of college. Many–such as physical therapist assistants, respiratory therapists, radiologic technicians, massage therapists and preschool teachers– require a two-year degree. Others–medical assistant, home health aide, or cosmetologist–require only short-term training or a certificate to get you started. Take a look at the list of our Programs and Majors at the end of this magazine and see all the programs, degrees, diplomas and certificates we offer to get you into a “best job” soon. “The 100 best jobs” money.usnews.com Half of “Best Jobs” Require Fewer Than Four Years of College What would make you happier at work? More money? More interesting projects? More flexibility in your schedule? While these are often cited reasons for job dissatisfaction, what if simply doing more to help your co-workers and clients could increase your satisfaction with your work? Come again? Doing more at work can make you happier? Well yes, says author and organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The opportunity to help other people isn’t a distraction from more important tasks, it’s an opportunity to feel good about yourself and your work. Grant backs up his claims with research and case studies in his new book Give and Take, describing how the act of helping others can add meaning and satisfaction to our work. The world, he says, is made up of givers, takers and matchers. While most of us are matchers, and nobody likes a taker, it’s the givers who have learned to give without being taken advantage of who are most successful. “Is Giving the Secret to Getting Ahead?” nytimes.com The More You Give, The More You Get Now it’s easier to get the facts about the real costs of college by using a new tool developed by the federal government. The College Scorecard allows you to compare the cost of tuition at two- and four-year colleges, and to see graduation rates, average student loan rates and default rates. The Scorecard also allows you to narrow your search by location, degrees, occupa-tions, and characteristics of the college. It’s a fantastic source of information, but users should remember that no student is “average” and many factors such as admission requirements, financial aid and program flexibility are important to factor into the equation. Don’t eliminate a college based on its Scorecard before you do more research! Find the College Scorecard at collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard 2 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s A successful career and brighter future generally requires some sort of training beyond high school. Not everyone is suited for Duke or Wake Forest, nor can afford universities like those! The Sandhills Community College student body is varied, our beautiful campus is expanding and we are graduating more students than ever before because people are discovering the smart solution. Many come to Sandhills for one of our quality technical programs that can lead to good-paying jobs in business, industry, health, horticulture and service industries. Turn to the last several pages of this magazine and explore the programs we offer. Others want to work in a field that requires a four-year degree. The smart solution for that avenue is to complete your first two years at Sandhills. Here’s why: • In comparison to the 16 University North Carolina institutions where tuition and fees alone can run as high as $8,123 per semester, the cost of spring semester 2013 was $1,152 at the most. • We have agreements with universities and colleges and know exactly which courses transfer–you do not waste time or money taking courses that will not transfer or do not apply to your major. • All of our courses that transfer are taught by professors and instructors who have earned at least a master’s degree–you are not promised that at the university. Sandhills is all about student success! You will receive personal attention from a caring faculty, we offer free tutoring, free career counseling, and terrific opportunities for tuition assistance. And because of the extreme generosity of so many people here in our community, we can offer more money in scholarships than any community college in the state! Visit our campus, experience our collegiate atmosphere, and you will agree that Sandhills is the smart solution. The Smart (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 3 C a r e e r F o c u s Is it a birthday? Is it an anniversary? Whatever it is, it will be big! means 50 The look of the College’s buildings came about after President Raymond Stone, Consultant William Brubaker and Architect Tom Hayes admired the Boyd House at Weymouth and an arched entrance and courtyard in the heart of Pinehurst (then known as the Gray Fox Restaurant). In July a request was made to the NC State Board of Education for a college to be located in Moore County. The first bond issue passed in November. On December 4, the Board of Trustees held the first meeting. Before the end of the year, Mrs. Mary Luman Meyer gave a tract of land for the campus. 1963 Save the Date September 14 will be a date to save on your calendar. That Saturday will see a block party in downtown Southern Pines near the Ice Cream Parlor and a free 60s themed concert at the Sunrise Theatre. Upstairs of what is now the Ice Cream Parlor, on the corner of W New Hampshire and NW Broad Streets, is where the first Sandhills Community College offices and a learning center were located. It was known as the Patch Building back then. Classes were held at night at the nearby Southern Pines High School (now the Elementary School) and the Parkview Hotel (was located at the corner of E Pennsylvania and N Ashe). Even though there was only one graduate in June of 1966, the College held a commencement ceremony with Jeanne Waldman receiving an Associate in Arts degree. 4 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Sandhills was North Carolina’s first comprehensive community college, offering courses leading from basic literary skills through the first two years of a four-year degree from a senior college or university. Sandhills Community College has had only two presidents. Dr. Raymond Stone served from December 1963 until July 1989. Dr. John Dempsey has been president since August 1989. The groundbreaking for a new college to be located on Airport Road on land donated by Mrs. Mary Luman Meyer was held on November 25, 1964. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sandhills Community College campus on Airport Road was March 24, 1966. The first Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees Meeting was held on December 4, 1963. The SCC Board of Trustees has had only three Chairmen! The first was Cliff Blue followed by Ed Causey (four Chairs if you count the few weeks Dr. Vanore from Robbins served between those two). Current Chair George Little has been in the seat since 1985. Little came on the Board 32 years ago in 1981. The college will be celebrating 50 years of exceptional education to the Sandhills region and beyond. 2013 Jeanne Waldman, Sandhills Community College’s first graduate, receives her degree from H. Clifton Blue as President Raymond Stone looks on. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 5 Senior citizens work alongside students more than a third their age in Automotive Technology classes at Sandhills. They learn how to diagnose and repair cars of all types, from antique roadsters to the latest hybrids and electric vehicles. “I’ve always enjoyed working on cars and the automotive classes at Sandhills let me keep on learning, to keep up with new technology,” says 75 year old David Zolov, a semi-retired physician living in Pinehurst. “I’ve been taking Sandhills’ automotive classes for at least 15 years and I learn something new in every class.” “The older students in our classes grew up tinkering with entirely different cars, but enjoying working on cars is a shared passion common to all our students, no matter what their age,” says Alex Cameron, Automotive Systems Technology professor at Sandhills. “We’re teaching the next generation of auto technicians, sure, but there are some students here who just want to learn more about cars as a pastime.” In our classes, students work on training aid vehicles (cars owned by the college), their personal cars, or Love of Cars Knows No Age Classics and new models of cars are being worked on — by classics and new models of students David Zolov, Owen Gallagher and Jack Norton regularly take classes in the Automotive Technologies program. They were photographed with the highly modified 1957 Lotus Norton works on in class. “I’ve always enjoyed working on cars and the automotive classes at Sandhills let me keep on learning, to keep up with new technology. I’ve been taking Sandhills’ automotive classes for at least 15 years and I learn something new in every class.” David Zolov 6 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s cars owned by other students, faculty or staff,” said Cameron. “Projects coincide with the subjects being taught. The variety of vehicles makes the classes interesting,” says retired teacher Owen Gallagher, 70. “For instance, not too long ago I worked on a ’95 Corvette, a car I can’t afford but sure enjoyed learning about.” Gallagher says the variety of students makes the class interesting as well. “At first the young kids in class don’t know what to make of us older ones,” he says. “But somebody borrows a tool from someone else and before you know it, we’re just all people who like cars.” “These guys always have good stories and are very approachable,” says Shannon Edge, studying to become an ASE Certified Technician. “Especially if we’re working on an older car or a hot rod or specialty car, they often know more than the younger students. I like being in classes with them.” Jack Norton, 77, of West End, who is retired from the construction industry, sometimes brings in one of the cars from his own collection to work on in class. It may be his 1948 or 1953 MG, a 1957 Lotus, or even his 1957 Jaguar. “There’s energy and enthusiasm in the classes and I find I learn from the young kids, especially about the newer cars,” he says. Like the other students, Norton is able to not only work on vintage cars but also on cars the college owns, including a Toyota Prius and a brand new Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid vehicle manufactured by General Motors and the most fuel-efficient car with a gasoline engine sold in the U.S. “Sandhills has the equipment and expertise to make sure we keep on learning,” Norton says. “The automotive program at Sandhills has excellent equipment, great facilities and outstanding instructors to help us learn about engines, brakes, suspension and all the rest,” agrees Zolov, who occasionally works on his 1970 purple paisley Volkswagen convertible in class. “I’ve had every instructor in the program. They are skilled, approachable and have a great rapport with all the students.” Zolov is impressed with the dedication of the younger students. “Some of these people have lost their jobs and are getting retrained to enter a new field,” he says. “By and large, most of the younger students are aware that this program can help them earn a decent living.” The Department of Automotive Technologies at Sandhills offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Diploma in Automotive Systems Technology, as well as Certificates in Mechanical, Electrical and Engine Performance, Transmission/ Driveline, and Motorsports/Drag Race Vehicles. In Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology, a Diploma is available and Certificates in Non-Structural Repair, Paint and Refinishing, and Structural Repair. For some senior citizens in the auto servicing class, there have been extra bonuses in coming back to college. Norton has enjoyed getting to know some of the younger students who, like himself, are veterans. “Plus, I met David Zolov and Owen Gallagher by taking these classes and we’ve become friends,” Norton says. Chuck Robbins of Duke Energy Progress brought a modified Plug-In Hybrid Toyota Prius for students in the Automotive Technologies class to examine and learn about in depth. “The older students in our classes grew up tinkering with entirely different cars, but enjoying working on cars is a shared passion common to all our students, no matter what their age.” Alex Cameron, Sandhills Automotive Systems Technology professor “These guys always have good stories and are very approachable. Especially if we’re working on an older car or a hot rod or specialty car, they often know more than the younger students. I like being in classes with them.” Shannon Edge (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 7 The “It” Degree Engineering has become an “it” degree. The unemployment rate of those in engineering is extremely low. The picture will only get rosier with the aging of the baby boomers. Power industry engineers are fast retiring. New construction benefits civil engineers, as does the nation’s aging infrastructure of bridges, buildings and gas, water and wastewater pipelines. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the current crop of some 263,000 civil engineers will grow 19 percent by 2020. Environmental, petroleum, and computer engineers are similarly in demand, both for their part in the infrastructure update and for tackling other high-priority challenges, such as energy exploration and production technology development. Despite the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan after the 2011 earthquake, enthusiasm for nuclear energy has not noticeably waned in the United States, says Dan Wittliff, president of the National Society of Professional Engineers, who thinks the number of jobs for nuclear and petroleum engineers will grow in the 15 to 20 percent range over the next 10 years. “Engineering Grads Enjoy Greater Job Prospects” usnews.com From Idea to Reality Technology is now used widely and routinely in the design and construction industries When Sandhills Community College was in the initial planning stages, the architects at Hayes and Howell Associates used drafting tables, T-squares, rulers, and protractors to design the buildings. When the technicians at Wright and Associates worked up plans for the renovation of Hines Gymnasium, the most recent building project at the College, they created construction plans using architectural computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software and other high-tech equipment and methods. When surveyors came out and explored the land the college was to be built upon, they used compasses, levels, tape measurers, and transits. If they were to survey the land A bulldozer clears the land for the new Sandhills Community College in 1965. The engineers would have used slide rules to perform their calculations and mechanical drafting equipment to prepare their plans. 8 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s today they might use high-tech geospatial technologies such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), robotic total stations with electronic distance measuring instruments, electronic handheld data collectors, Geographic Information System (GIS), and CADD software. When the bulldozers cleared land for the roads, parking lots and buildings, their instructions were given by stakes in the ground put there by surveyors to establish where and how deep to cut the earth. Today bulldozers are equipped with machine controlled grading capabilities. Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) are used in tandem with computer models to direct the clearing of land. The engineers would have used slide rules to perform their calculations and mechanical drafting equipment to prepare their plans. Today’s engineers use computers and advanced computing technologies and CADD to perform computations and to prepare construction site plans. The Engineering Technology program at SCC prepares students for careers in architectural, civil engineering and surveying technologies. Learn about each program on our website under Programs & Majors. To explore even further, make an appointment to meet with the Engineering Technology Department Chair, Professor Ed Spitler. He can be contacted at 910-695-3797 or spitlere@sandhills.edu. In 1968 SCC students in Architectural Drafting classes sat at drafting tables and used T-Squares, rulers, protractors and other instruments as they learned how to create plans for construction projects. Technical majors—particularly those in engineering—went over the average and dominated the list of top-paying majors in 2013, according to National Association of Colleges and Educator’s April 2013 Salary Survey. NACE also reported that companies in professional, scientific, and technical services hired the most new college engineering graduates in 2012. Today’s Architectural Technology students learn to create construction plans utilizing CADD software in computer-equipped classrooms where an instructor utilizes whiteboards and other high-tech equipment. Today’s engineers use computers and advanced computing technologies and CADD to perform computations and to prepare construction site plans. Many of our Engineering Technology graduates started off needing some refresher work in math. Our Developmental Math instructors are very good at helping students improve their skills. There is a lot of additional help as well through free on-campus tutoring. Engineering majors are highly employable, so even if math skills aren’t the best, Sandhills can help people enter this exciting, high tech field! — Professor Ed Spitler Department of Engineering Technologies Chair (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 9 Education Plus Internships Make for Success After graduating from Sandhills with an Associate in Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology and another in Surveying Technology, James Teague worked an internship with Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates in Southern Pines. He then attended UNC-Charlotte and worked as an intern with Facilities Management at the university. Teague graduated Cum Laude from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology and is working towards a Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Management. He is a graduate researcher for the Facility Engineer with Academic Affairs and is interning with URS Nuclear Center in Fort Mill, SC. “James is typical of the high quality students that have been successful after earning one or more of our three engineering technology degrees from Sandhills,” Department of Engineering Technology Chair Ed Spitler says. “We have unique opportunities for students to pursue hands on, application-based degrees at both the two- and four-year levels in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management and Geomatics.” James Teague 2 + 2 College Transfer Options When you think of beginning at a community college and transferring to a four-year university or college, do you tend to think that transfer students take general courses at the community college and declare a major and take major-specific courses after they transfer? That’s not always true. Take for example 2 + 2 programs. The Engineering Technology department at Sandhills has several 2+2 transfer options from which students can choose. The Engineering Technology 2+2 transfer options allow students to take major-specific courses while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree. This degree then allows them to earn a Junior status in select programs and universities. 2+2 transfer options appeal to students who are confident of a major choice and to those that prefer a more hands-on education. Because students can take major-specific classes upon beginning their college career, it allows for individuals to decide fairly quickly if the major they chose is the right one for them. 2 + 2 in Engineering Technologies at Sandhills SCC AAS in Architectural Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Construction Management SCC AAS in Civil Engineering Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Civil Engineering Technology SCC AAS in Civil Engineering Technology + UNC-Charlotte BS in Construction Management SCC AAS in Geomatics Technology + UNC A&T Geomatics “James is typical of the high quality students that have been successful after earning one or more of our three engineering technology degrees from Sandhills.” Ed Spitler Engineering Technology Department Chairman 10 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Every ten years a college comes up for reaffirmation of accreditation. This assures students and future employers of the graduates that the college operates according to high standards. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) accredits Sandhills Community College. For those who work at a college, SACS reaffirmation is a very big deal. The process is underway at Sandhills and will include an on-site team visit in October of 2013. Part of the process has to do with how the college complies with core requirements and comprehensive standards. SACS also requires a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) from colleges as a part of reaffirmation. The QEP is similar to a group project, completed by most of the campus. The project must focus on ways to improve student learning. After brainstorming innumerable ideas with students, faculty, staff, and community members and several hours of follow-up discussions, the area of Distance Learning (DL) was chosen as the QEP for Sandhills. DL is a method of instruction where classes are delivered online through internet-connected computers. As this method of instruction has grown in popularity, the college wants to ensure that the quality of instruction and the students’ learning experiences are sound. Sandhills Community College strives to offer the very best DL course delivery possible and see to it that students are able to graduate. After a naming contest among faculty and staff, the QEP name was chosen. OASIS–Online Academic Success at Sandhills was declared the winner. A QEP Executive Committee will monitor the implementation and success of the project which includes establishing standards of “best practices” for distance learning, implementing those standards in selected online courses and comparing measures of student learning between online and traditional courses to look for differences in student achievement. OASIS will be a five-year project that officially begins in the fall of 2013. SACS QEP OASIS To most, this doesn’t mean a thing – for others, it causes them to tremble in fear and break into a cold sweat For those who work at a college, SACS reaffirmation is a very big deal. The process is underway at Sandhills and will include an on-site team visit in October of 2013. Part of the process has to do with how the college complies with core requirements and comprehensive standards. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 11 C a r e e r F o c u s The GED Test is Changing…Again The College and Career Readiness (CCR) department at Sandhills Community College announced that the current version of the GED test expires at the end of 2013. The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test, will be replaced with the new 2014 GED test on January 2, 2014. CCR Director Lucinda Cole said, “Similar to when the GED test changed in 2002, when the new test goes into effect in January 2014, anyone who has not completed all five GED tests will need to retake all the tests in the new format. We are urging GED test-takers to complete the entire exam before the end of 2013.” Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED test, but not passed all five parts, have until the end of 2013 to pass or they will need to start over again in 2014 with the new GED test in order to receive their high school credential. “The GED test opens doors to college, better jobs, the respect adults deserve, and the satisfaction of earning a high school credential,” said Cole. “So we want to be sure that everyone is aware of this deadline. GED test-takers must act now to finish and pass before the current test expires.” “Support is available, right here at Sandhills Community College,” said Dean of Continuing Education Andi Korte. “We help adult learners prepare to take the parts of the GED test they still need to pass.” The CCR department offers free GED preparation classes specifically designed to assist test-takers who want to finish before the end of 2013. Cole said, “We have GED preparation classes throughout Moore and Hoke Counties at various times and locations. There is also an online preparation program.” “To anyone who has already started the GED test, your future is calling. By passing the GED test, you can answer that call,” said Randy Trask, president and CEO of GED Testing Service. “You owe it to yourself. Don’t miss the chance to turn one small step into your next big opportunity in life.” Interested GED test-takers can find more information about the upcoming changes at www.finishtheGED. com. For specific information on GED preparation through Sandhills Community College, contact the College and Career Readiness department at (910) 695-3980 or visit www.sandhills.edu/coned/. The SCC Alumni Association officers met with Architectural Engineering student designers last winter to review the plans for the Graduate Walk that will be installed at the College. From left to right: Jennifer Blakely, Associate Director, Foundation Outreach & External Relations; Lisa Slaby, Architectural Engineering (AE) student; Mary Monroe, AE student; Timothy Howle, AE Professor; George Benfield, AE student; Jaime McLeod, Alumni Association Board member; Sherrill Matthews, Alumni Association President; and Joseph Rivera, AE student. To commemorate the college’s Fiftieth Birthday, The Sandhills Community College Alumni Association is offering Alumni and friends and family of Alumni an opportunity to support the Alumni Association and to leave their permanent mark on the beautiful campus. The Sandhills Community College Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success will be a beautifully designed brick area, centrally located on campus near the area future graduates will pass every May at Commencement. Each brick will be laser engraved with an alumnus name, and will symbolize the spirit they felt when they achieved their goals at Sandhills. The bricks are available for a $100 contribution to the SCC Alumni Association. The names on the bricks must be alumni of Sandhills Community College. For more information, please contact Jennifer Blakely at (910) 695-3712 or blakelyj@sandhills.edu. The SCC Graduate Walk – Paving the Way to Success 12 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 C a r e e r F o c u s Sandhills Community College Curriculum Programs List Degree Purpose of Degree Associate in Arts Recommended if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Included in the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) to provide certain guarantees providing for a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities as well as other institutions that honor the agreement. Associate in Fine Arts in Art Designed to prepare you to transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in color, design, drawing and fundamentals of studio techniques. You will graduate with a portfolio of work that is strong enough to allow you to continue your work as a junior and begin an area of concentration at your senior transfer institution. Associate in Fine Arts in Music & Music Education Designed to prepare you for transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in music theory, music history, and applied music performance skills. You will be able to audition on your primary instrument or voice and complete theory and history placement exams that will allow you to continue work as a junior and to begin an area of concentration at your transfer institution. Associate in Science Recommended if you plan to transfer to four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Is included in the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) providing certain guarantees to provide a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities and colleges as well as other institutions that honor the agreement. College Transfer Core Diploma (Available in Arts or Science) Designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university without earning an associate’s degree. All CAA courses completed with a C or better in each course are guaranteed to be accepted as a block (44 semester credit hours) when you are admitted to a university in the University of North Carolina System. Many private colleges and universities also accept the credit hours. University Studies College Transfer Degrees Degree Purpose of Degree Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational Technology Designed for academic enrichment to broaden your education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Associate in General Education General Degree Programs Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Automotive Technologies Automotive Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Automotive service technician, service manager, parts manager, and service writer Automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, municipal garages, state DOT garages, machine shops or performance motorsports Electrical & Engine Performance facilities Certificate Mechanical Certificate Motorsports/Drag Race Vehicle Certificate Transmission/Driveline Certificate Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Diploma Entry-level employment in the automotive body and refinishing industry Dealerships, franchised independent garages, or vehicle-customizing shops Non-Structural Repair Certificate Paint & Refinishing Certificate Structural Repair Certificate Technical & Medical Programs Ask about our Drag Race Technology courses! Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033–4097, 404-679-4501) to award associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 13 C a r e e r F o c u s Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Computer Technologies Computer Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (BS in Electronic Engineering Technology) Computer Upgrade and Repair Diploma Microcomputer Servicing Certificate Repair Certificate Advanced Repair Certificate Electronics Certificate Forensics Certificate Advanced Forensics Certificate Networking Certificate Security Certificate Electronics technology, computer science, computer networks server maintenance, and programming Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and with businesses Computer Programming Associate in Applied Science Computer programmer, analyst, software developer, computer operator, systems technician, information systems manager, database administrator, computer or software specialist Business, industry and government organizations Digital Media Technology Associate in Applied Science Certificate Print Design Certificate Web Content Management Certificate Web Design Certificate Web Design/Development, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design Newspaper advertising departments, businesses advertising departments, public relations and marketing departments, web design companies, printing companies, publishing companies, advertising agencies and freelance employment Networking Technology Associate in Applied Science Local area network manager, network operator, network analyst, or a network technician Entry-level jobs in business, educational settings and industry Networking Fundamentals Diploma Entry-level positions in networking Identifying information security risks, creating an information security policy, identifying processes to implement and enforce policy, implementing secure data transmission technologies. Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and businesses that use operating systems such as Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Cisco Networking Certificate Maintaining and supporting network systems Educational institutions, industrial facilities, medical facilities, governmental agencies, or businesses that utilize Cisco hardware or services Network Security Certificate Identifying normal network traffic using network analysis tools, and designing basic security defenses. Helps prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Industry Certification. Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, governmental agencies, and businesses Simulation and Game Development Associate in Applied Science Certificate Simulation and game development, design, architecture, audio and visual techniques and story telling Military, engineering, medical and gaming companies Cosmetology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Certificate Cosmetologist Beauty salon or begin your own businesses Engineering Technology Architectural Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Construction Management) Certificate Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technician, architectural design technician, construction estimator, construction project manager, and construction materials sales representative Architectural, engineering, and construction professions both public and private Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology or B.S. in Construction Management) Certificate Transportation technician (usually with NCDOT), civil design technician, environmental technician, materials testing technician, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technician, construction estimator, and construction project manager Engineering, surveying, and construction professions, both public and private Geomatics Technology (Surveying) Associate in Applied Science Transfer Opportunity: NC A&T University (BS in Geomatics) Certificate Survey technicians, survey crew chiefs, GIS/GPS technicians, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD ) technicians, and transportation technicians (usually with NCDOT) Engineering, surveying, and construction professions both public and private Golf Course Management Associate in Applied Science Assistant golf course superintendent, golf course superintendent and golf course construction foreman Private, semi-private, public, resort and country club golf courses and golf course construction contractors 14 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Health Sciences Emergency Medical Science Associate in Applied Science Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician, eligible to apply for state and national certification exams required for state licensing or registration Ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospital, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies Health and Fitness Science Associate in Applied Science Management, operation and supervision of fitness centers, teaching fitness classes Commercial fitness clubs, YMCA’s/YWCA’s, wellness programs in business and industry, hospitals, and parks and recreation departments and other organizations implementing exercise and fitness programs Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician, eligible to apply for certification exams given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Agency Hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Diploma Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, may qualify as candidates to take the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology National Certification Exam. Medical institutions, clinics, or physician practices. Polysomnography Associate in Applied Science Polysomnography Technologist, eligible to apply for the BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Exam required for state registration to practice Hospitals and freestanding sleep centers Radiography Associate in Applied Science Registered Radiographer, eligible to apply for the ARRT Certified Radiography Examination required for national licensing to practice Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry Respiratory Therapy Associate in Applied Science Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Care Practitioner, eligible to apply for the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapy Exam required for state licensing to practice Hospitals, patient’s homes, rehabilitation agencies, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science Diploma Surgical Technologist, eligible to apply to take the Liaison Council’s Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists Labor and delivery departments, emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units or facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units Therapeutic Massage Associate in Applied Science Diploma Massage Therapist, eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, and private practice Hospitality & Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Arts Associate in Applied Science Certificate Entry-level positions as pastry/bakery assistants, pastry chefs and assistant pastry chefs Restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/retail markets and high-volume bakeries Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science Certificate Entry-level position as line cook or station chef with advancement to sous-chef, executive chef or food service manager Full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service and health care facilities Hospitality Management Associate in Applied Science Entry-level management or supervisory positions in the food and lodging industry Hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs, support areas of food and equipment sales Landscape Gardening Associate in Applied Science Certificate Applied horticulture as it relates to design, development, and/or maintenance for residential and commercial operations Garden centers, greenhouse operations, nurseries, and public or private gardens, landscape companies or entrepreneurial ventures Management & Business Technology Accounting Associate in Applied Science Diploma General accountant, accounts receivable, accounts payable or payroll accounting clerk, financial data analyst or tax preparation consultant Accounting firms, banks, retail businesses, manufacturing firms, hospitals, schools, churches, non-profit and government agencies Certified Bookkeeper Certificate Inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll clerk Banks, retail businesses, small businesses, schools, hospitals, churches, and non-profits Business Administration Associate in Applied Science Entry- and mid-level positions as finance officer, human resource manager, marketing representative, government services administrator, small business manager, business service specialist, office/sales manager, and investment representative Government agencies, financial institutions, large to small businesses or industries, and entrepreneurial ventures Business Administration/ Banking and Finance Certificate For prospective Career: Entry positions as financial analysts and in the banking sector. For Typical Places of Employment: Financial institutions, insurance, brokerage and mortgage companies, and governmental lending agencies Technology-cont’d Business Administration Business Administration/ Entrepreneurship Certificate Beginning your own business venture or improving your or another’s business Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures, government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small businesses or industries NEW (910) 692-6185 I Sandhills Community College I www.sandhills.edu CareerFocus I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I 15 Program of Study Degree, Diploma, Certificate Prospective Career Typical Places of Employment Management & Business Technology Business Administration-cont’d Business Administration/ Small Business Management Certificate Beginning your own business venture by understanding the basics of running a small business Small businesses in such areas as massage therapy, cosmetology, landscape gardening, culinary arts, and automotive mechanics Medical Office Administration Associate in Applied Science Transcriptionist, medical secretary, patient accounting clerk, and patient service representative Medical and allied health facilities Medical Office Coding Certificate Confidential assistant in medical management Hospitals, medical centers, clinics, outpatient facilities, physicians’ offices, insurance companies, and nursing facilities Office Administration Associate in Applied Science Administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, payroll assistant, human resources assistant, office manager and project manager Schools, legal offices, business, government, and industry Nursing Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse- eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) that is required for practice as a Registered Nurse Hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies Nursing Assistant Certificate Nursing Assistant- eligible to be listed on the NC Registry as a Nursing Assistant Home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctors’ offices Practical Nursing Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse- eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices Public Services Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher Elementary schools, private childcare homes or centers, childcare programs, before-and-after school programs and summer camps Early Childhood Administration Certificate Childcare Center Director Private childcare center Early Childhood Education-Infant/ Toddler Care Certificate Infant and toddler childcare assistant Childcare center Early Childhood Education- Preschool Care Certificate Care for preschool age children Childcare center Early Childhood Education-School Age Care Certificate Care for children age five through eight Before and after school care programs Human Services Human Services Generalist Associate in Applied Science Technical assistance in rehabilitation, residential care, youth counseling, social services and group home management Behavioral health and social services agencies, Juvenile Justice programs Human Services Technology/ Substance Abuse Associate in Applied Science Substance abuse worker, behavior specialist, or counselor technician Behavioral health, residential rehabilitation programs Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Entry-level law enforcement officer State, county, or municipal governments, and private enterprises Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science Police officer, deputy sheriff, detention officer, state trooper, surveillance probation/parole officer, correctional officer or loss prevention specialist Local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields Partner Programs Health Information Technology Health Information Technology Associate in Applied Science Partner program with Pitt CC Health data analyst, records technician, clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager, and patient information coordinator Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, rehab facilities, medical offices, and consulting firms Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science Partner program with FTCC Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Aide Nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices, and general medical and surgical hospitals, offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists 16 I Volume 6 • Issue 1 I CareerFocus www.sandhills.edu I Sandhills Community College I (910) 692-6185 Career Training We Offer Licencure and Renewal Courses for Various Occupations • Teachers • Realtors • Car Dealers • Auto Safety Inspectors • Food Service Employees • Cosmetologists View the Career Training area of the Continuing Education portion of our Website for the complete list of classes. The only State-Approved Nurse Aid Program in Moore & Hoke Counties Become a CNA Certifie d Nursing Assis tant Online, highly interactive, e-learning solutions for adult learners. Choose from over 300 courses taught by expert instructors. Each course will have six lessons with eight weeks to complete. Classes begin the third Wednesday of each month. Go to www.ed2go.com/sandhills and sign up today! Contact Vanessa Galloway in our Continuing Education Division at 695-3779 for personal assistance. Check out our website. Link is on the College Home Page. Join the Alumni Association Free Membership Receive Information About Homecoming and Other Special Events Congratulations Golf Champs! A triumphant Flyers Men’s Golf Team gathers after being declared NJCAA National runner-up in Chautauqua, NY. Pictured are Alex Meade, Grant Edwards, Nick Thompson, Karl Reamer and Colin Jameson. The Lady Flyers Women’s Golf Team celebrates after winning the Region X tournament. Pictured are Assistant Coach Herb Pike, Sage Evans, Riley Whalen, Caitlin Wald, Katie Stoupe, Kim Mitchell, Raven Brown and Athletic Director Aaron Denton. Digital Media Technology Prepare for employment in the digital design and multimedia industries. Graduates will be able to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media. Associate in Applied Science Degree Digital Media Technology, Print Design, Web Design, and Web Content Management Certificates Develop a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management. Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers and administrators in the entertainment industry, health care, education, corporate training, and government organizations. Computer Simulation & Game Development Turfgrass Management Explore a career in the turf management sector of the green industry. A degree from SCC can lead to entry-level employment in the green industry as an assistant golf course superintendent, a spray technician, or an assistant golf course construction superintendent. With experience, it is possible to advance to the position of golf course superintendent or golf course construction superintendent. Networking Technology Prepare for employment supporting network infrastructure environments by earning an Associate in Applied Science in Networking Technology. We also offer a Networking Fundamentals Diploma and a Cisco Networking and Network Security Certificate. You will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education. Computer Programming Our Computer Programming associate degree prepares students for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations. Landscape Gardening Professional Landscape Management Program Fully accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Many national companies recruit our graduates. The White House grounds are managed by two of our graduates. Another is head of the gardens at Monticello, and one is the head of Reynolda Gardens. There are many horticulturists at the NC Zoo who are graduates of our program, and the Grounds Supervisor at Pinehurst Resorts is one of our graduates. Computer Engineering Technologies The Jobs of the Future are Available Now We provide training to help you develop the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. Our programs include training in both hardware and software, emphasizing operating systems concepts to provide a unified view of computer systems. We also have a 2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement with UNC-Charlotte that leads to a BS in Electronic Engineering Technology. Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Aca demic Mar ketin g services |
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