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SCC Instructor Honored for Teaching Excellence
Southwestern Community College developmental math faculty member Mary Bradley received the 2012 Teaching Excellence Award from the North Carolina Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NCMATYC). Bradley has been an educator for 33 years, serving students in middle school, high school and community college environments, including 17 years at SCC. For the past two years,…
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Ceremony Held for GED Graduates
During the past year Southwestern Community College has awarded 303 General Education diplomas and 13 Adult High School diplomas. On August 7, 2012, a ceremony was held to honor the most recent graduates. Dr. Don Tomas, SCC College President, congratulated the students and handed out certificates. The speaker for the evening was Ceretta Davis, SCC…
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2012 Service Awards
As part of the Welcome Back to Campus for fall semester Thursday, Aug. 9, Southwestern Community College recognized employees and their contributions to state service. SCC President Don Tomas presented service pins and awards to those recognized. 5 Years (from left): Beverly Balliot, accountant – payroll, Sylva; Mitchell Fischer, dean of health sciences, Waynesville; Robert…
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Historic Gathering of SCC Presidents
Since Southwestern Community College opened its doors on December 1, 1964, six men have served as president. Recently, four of the six presidents and several trustee members got together to talk about the college and its history. The group of presidents included Norman K. Myers (1981-1991); Barry W. Russell (1991-1996); Cecil L. Groves (1997-2010); and…
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Summer 2012 Graduates List
Southwestern Community College announces its graduates from Summer 2012: BuncombeAsheville: Kristen D. Pallotta, Accounting, Certificate. Waynesville: Lesley Dawn Wig, Respiratory Therapy, Associate in Applied Science. CaldwellLenoir: Zachary Hawkins, Outdoor Leadership, Associate in Applied Science. CherokeeAndrews: Dillon Griffin, Outdoor Leadership, Associate in Applied Science. HaywoodCanton: Dollie Elizabeth Seagle, Associate in General Education. Waynesville: Emily D.H. Wilkes,…
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WCU Awards Scholarship
Ms. Justyne L. Reese has received the fall 2012 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Achievement Award for the outstanding Southwestern Community College student. The award includes a scholarship for four semesters to fund tuition and fees. To be eligible for the award Reese had to have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher and approximately…
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Holt Reappointed to SCC Board of Trustees
Sylva attorney W. Paul Holt, Jr. was recently reappointed to Southwestern Community College’s Board of Trustees by the Jackson County Board of Education. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Holt has served on SCC’s Board since its inception in 1968, including terms as Chairman. He also founded and served…
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Burrell Reappointed to SCC Board of Trustees
Conrad Burrell, retired Jackson County Register of Deeds, was recently reappointed to Southwestern Community College’s Board of Trustees by Governor Beverly Perdue. Burrell has served on SCC’s Board for the past 16 years, eight of those as Chairman. He and his wife Juanita reside in Sylva. “We are honored to have Mr. Burrell serve another…
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SCC’s Macon Campus Displays Work from Two Local Artists
For the month of June, work from two local artists is on display at the Macon Campus of Southwestern Community College. Reese Boyce is the display artist in the front lobby at the Macon Campus. Through the manipulation ofwatercolor paint, water, scraps of paper and glue, Reese has projected her life experiences and uniqueinner visions…
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Andy Shaw Ford Supports JCEC
Drive One 4UR School was a huge success! Andy Shaw Ford representatives present $6,000 Drive One 4UR School check to Jackson County Early College. Over 300 people test drove one of 15 new Ford vehicles to make this fundraiser a success. Pictured left to right: Carol Riser, Connie Green, Margaret Massie, Haley Brooks, Brianna Norman,…
