Randolph Community College
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Randolph Community College is a public community college situated near the geographic center of North Carolina, adjacent to the ancient mountains in the area known as the Uwharries. This main campus located in Asheboro is just south of the interchange of Highways 220, 64 and 49 at the McDowell Road Exit. It is 26 miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Interstate Highways 40 and 85, making it accessible from all parts of the state.
The College is located in an area with a rich tradition. Arts and crafts are preserved both commercially and individually. Today people see the same mountains and streams and pass the same locations of homesteads, mills, churches and schools that were known to the people of 1799. Asheboro, with a population of just over 21,000, is the home of the North Carolina Zoological Park located off U.S. 64, 5 miles southeast of Asheboro. County wide, the College draws from a population base of over 136,000.[1]
[edit] Campus summary
Randolph Community College began operation in 1962 as a joint city-county industrial education center. The North Carolina legislature in 1963 established a separate system of community colleges and the college became part of that system. Situated near the geographic center of North Carolina, Randolph Community College lies adjacent to the ancient mountains in the area known as the Uwharries. The college is located in Asheboro at the McDowell Road exit off Highway 220 (Future I -73/I-74), just south of the interchange with Highways 64 and 49. The college is 26 miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Interstate Highways 40 and 85, making it accessible from all parts of the state. A second campus, located at 110 Park Drive in Archdale, offers a limited number of credit classes. Asheboro, with a population of 19,544, is the home of the North Carolina Zoological Park located off U.S. 64, five miles southeast of Asheboro. Countywide, the college draws from a population base of just over 126,000.
[edit] Unique programs
RCC offers over 30 vocational and technical degrees, including an Associate in Arts (College Transfer) program. Randolph Community College is probably best known for its outstanding Photographic Technology program, which offers concentrations in Biomedical Photography, Commercial Photography, Photojournalism and Portrait Studio Management. RCC's Photography Imaging Center also boasts two 60' x 80' studio bays and is the only educational facility of its kind in the country. Additional specialty programs at RCC include Advertising & Graphic Design and Interior Design. Other credit programs include Accounting, Associate Degree Nursing, Autobody Repair, Automotive Systems Technology, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Technology, Early Childhood Associate, Electrical/Electronics Technology,General Occupational Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Information Systems (including a Network Administration & Support concentration), Machining Technology, Office Systems Technology, and Radiography. RCC also offers a Nursing Assistant program for Huskins students and three collaborative programs with other community colleges: Electric Lineman Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Funeral Services Technology, and Biotechnology. In addition to its credit programs, Randolph Community College offers a comprehensive Continuing Education division which includes Basic Skills Programs such as Adult High School Diploma, GED Certificate, English as a Second Language, Human Resources Development and Compensatory Education. Hundreds of Continuing Education short courses are offered each year in Occupational Extension (employment related skills), Community Service and Business.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Asheboro at Randolph.edu
- ^ College Fair Campus Tours
