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2019-2020 Community Report
Mission Statement
    The mission of the college is to provide an
                                                    contents
  educational environment that meets students
where they are and prepares them for successful
    college transfer and rewarding careers in a
    global and diverse society. Through quality
 instruction, support, services, technology, work
  force development, research, and community
 partnerships, Nash Community College fosters
  lifelong learning opportunities by addressing
    the needs of individuals, communities, and
                   organizations.

                                                    5   Campus Welcomes Hunnicutt as
                                                        Fifth President

                                                           Outstanding Alumna Award
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  Nash Community College is accredited by the
  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
 Commission on Colleges to award the Associate

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  in Arts, Associate in Engineering, Associate in
 Science, Associate in General Education, and the
  Associate in Applied Science degrees. Contact         Carver Honored with
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools        Order of the Long Leaf Pine
 Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
  Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-
  4500 for questions about the accreditation of

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            Nash Community College.
                                                                   Library Unveils
                                                          Tim Valentine Collection

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       Kelley Deal, Dean of Marketing

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                                                    15    Celebrating SkillsUSA Week

                                                        A Continued Commitment
                                                              to Teacher Training     20
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Message from the President
                         Each year, Nash Community College looks        social experiences. As a first-choice college, we take pride in support-
                         back at the significant events during the      ing students both inside and outside of the classroom.
                         year that help support our mission. The
                         2019-2020 academic year represents a year      We are thankful for the many friends of the college who recognize
                         of change as we have adapted to what is        the dedication of our students, faculty and staff in their pursuit of
                         considered a "new normal."                     lifelong learning.

                        I am truly fortunate to lead NCC into the       As you read the following pages, I am sure you will see firsthand what
                        future following four previous presidents       sets Nash Community College apart. If you have not been on campus
                        who have shaped the campus into an in-          recently we invite you to schedule a visit soon.
                        credible community college. We work hard
                        to maintain modern facilities, state-of-the-    Best regards,
art technology and equipment, and apply operational best practices
in all areas of campus.

Nash Community College is a place where students of all walks of life   Lew Hunnicutt, Ph.D.
come to expand their opportunities through academic, cultural and       Nash Community College President

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Message from the Board                                                                                           Chair
    The members of the Nash Community College Board of Trustees                emphasis on securing the necessary resources for programs and
    are proud to be the governing body of an institution that serves           services that comprise the College’s Mission. The contributions of
    the needs of our community with distinction and changes lives              our graduates will continue to make an impact on the economic
    through education. Our year has been unprecedented in many                 prosperity of our community for generations to come.
    ways. Changes and transitions have occurred, yet our mission
    remains as strong as ever.                                                 The Board of Trustees welcomes your interest and support of our
                                                                               efforts to provide higher educational opportunities. As Chair, I ex-
    In the Fall of 2019, the Board of Trustees welcomed the fifth presi-       tend our sincere appreciation from the Board of Trustees for your
    dent of Nash Community College. From his first day, Dr. Lew Hun-           commitment to our goal of developing a skilled workforce and
    nicutt has embraced the students, team members, community and              enhancing the quality of life for all of our citizens.
    mission of the College. Dr. Hunnicutt continues our commitment of
    excellence in education, workforce training and community support          Respectfully,
    by leading Nash Community College as one of the top community
    colleges in North Carolina.

    As a campus, we are committed to supporting and contributing to,
    the local community and thriving workforce, by anticipating and            Paul S. Jaber
    responding to its unique educational needs. The Board places great         2019 Chair – Nash Community College Board of Trustees

    2019-2020 Board of Trustees

        Paul S. Jaber          C. E. (Sonny) Foster   Samuel Dickens, III     Katherine        William M. Marshburn
           Chair                     Vice Chair         Rocky Mount         Wiggins Fisher          Rocky Mount
        Rocky Mount               Rocky Mount                               Rocky Mount

       James T. Martin          James A. Mercer        Laura S. O’Neal      J. Wayne Outlaw
        Rocky Mount                Nashville            Rocky Mount           Rocky Mount

     Russell L. Proctor, III    Damian L. Tucker        Mary P. Wells
        Rocky Mount                Dortches             Rocky Mount

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Campus Welcomes Hunnicutt
                 as Fifth President
Dr. Lew Hunnicutt began as Nash Community College’s fifth president      “I am honored to join the Nash Community College team as presi-
on Friday, November 1, 2019. Prior to joining NCC, Hunnicutt served      dent,” Dr. Hunnicutt said. “I am truly fortunate to be able to lead NCC
as assistant provost and campus director for the University of Georgia   into the future following four previous presidents who have shaped
– Griffin Campus which serves more than 32,000 students annually in      the campus into an incredible community college. I am indebted to
academic, workforce, continuing education, and community service         them all, but especially to Dr. Bill Carver for leaving NCC poised to
classes, programs and events.                                            successfully continue into the future.”

“Dr. Hunnicutt’s extensive experience in higher education adminis-       Dr. Hunnicutt began his professional career as assistant professor in
tration, curriculum program planning, budget management, student         the Department of Agriculture at McNeese State University, and later
services, research and instruction directly aligns with the college’s    served in the same capacity at Southwest Texas State University. He
commitment to addressing the needs of the community with em-             was vice president of Extended Services at Frank Phillips College in
phasis on instruction, support services, workforce development, and      Texas prior to joining the University of Georgia.
partnerships,” Paul Jaber, NCC board chair said.
                                                                         Throughout his career, Hunnicutt has served his community in various
Originally from Texas, Dr. Hunnicutt graduated from Tarleton State       capacities and leadership positions with Rotary International, United
University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and a     Way, 4H, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, various Chambers of Commerce,
Master of Science Teaching Degree in General Agriculture. He holds       Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity.
a Master of Science degree in Animal Science from New Mexico State
University. Dr. Hunnicutt also has a Master of Science in Reproductive   Hunnicutt said he is feverishly committed to continuing and enhanc-
Biology from the University of Wyoming and a Doctor of Philosophy        ing the mission of NCC. “I will endeavor to make the NCC team and
degree in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming.                 citizens of Nash County proud that I was chosen as the institution’s
                                                                         fifth president,” Dr. Hunnicutt said.
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Community                                                      Scholarship to Assist
         Donates $245K                                                     Students Pursuing
         in Scholarships                                                     Utility Careers

                                                                        Pictured above from left: Electric Line Construction Technology Instruc-
                                                                        tor Brandon Shook, Vice President of Economic Development Wendy
                                                                        Marlowe, Jonathan Hillis, Vice President of Advancement Pam Ballew
                                                                        and Electric Line Construction Technology Instructor Jon O’Boyle.
                                                                        Jonathan Hillis of Rocky Mount is living the dream. As an apprentice
                                                                        lineman with FB Timberline, he travels the country, seeing new sights
                                                                        and doing work he never imagined possible.

                                                                        Hillis enrolled in Nash Community College’s 16-week Electric Line
                                                                        Construction Technology academy in January. “I wanted to work with
                                                                        my hands. I wanted to do work that matters. And I wanted to work for
The Nash Community College Foundation awarded $245,662 in               a company that appreciates me,” he said. “The training at Nash was
2019-2020 scholarships to 239 students at the 44th Annual Schol-        everything I had hoped it would be.” A previous graduate of NCC,
arship Awards Program held Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Brown          Hillis refers to Nash Community College as ‘home’.
Auditorium. The event gave scholarship recipients a chance to meet
their donors and express their gratitude.                               “I knew nothing about electricity or line construction a year ago, but
                                                                        the program prepared me at the highest level for the work I am doing
“My very best wishes and congratulations to all of the scholarship      today. Now, I can literally build power lines from the ground up,” he
recipients,” NCC Board Chair Paul Jaber told the students. “We hope     said.
these financial gifts will help you on your educational journey and
your pursuit of a career. Hopefully, one day when you are success-      With the desire to support others pursuing their dream, Jonathan
ful in your careers, you will reflect on this time in your lives when   Hillis established a scholarship through the Nash Community College
someone helped you. I hope you will want to do the same for a           Foundation to assist deserving students as they prepare for a career in
deserving student.”                                                     the utility industry. The Jonathan Hillis Line Technology Merit Award
                                                                        will acknowledge the outstanding academic merit of NCC Electric Line
Since beginning in 1983, the Nash Community College Foundation          Construction Technology students.
has made its mark on the community sending forth skilled employ-
ees, and helping graduates launch careers. Donors from the local        “The training program is intense and it is very difficult to maintain
community and the volunteer Foundation Board of Directors have          full-time employment while completing the academy,” he said. “It
been most supportive in making student scholarships available for       was financially challenging for me, and I saw many of my classmates
deserving students.                                                     struggle as well.” The scholarship will be awarded each semester to
                                                                        one student enrolled in the Electric Line Construction Technology
“The time I have spent at Nash Community College has been very          academy.
rewarding as it has allowed me to focus on my future and define
a path for me to follow,” scholarship recipient Christina Strickland    “Nash’s program is known in the industry for preparing top candi-
said. “There is contentment in knowing you are following your           dates,” Hillis said. “I never would have known about this company,
heart. I look forward to the upcoming days of educating young           but they came to campus to recruit directly from my class. Three of us
students just as the teachers in my past did for me.” Strickland, an    were hired. I am doing work that I love in an industry where I make a
Associate in Arts degree student from Rocky Mount, received the         difference.”
Moring-Jennett Scholarship.
                                                                        Hillis shared that he has always had a desire to help others. “The finan-
For more information about the Nash Community College Foun-             cial burden for students not only includes tuition, but many employers
dation, please call (252) 451-8329 or email phballew947@nashcc.         do not provide gear, and it is the responsibility of the graduate to
edu. The Nash Community College Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt,       purchase their own,” he said. “Helping lighten the financial load is a way
nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization.                                     for me to say to others: you have done your best and it shows. Congrat-
                                                                        ulations on your hard work, and make the most out of your career.”
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Excellence in Teaching Recipients Named
Amy Vester, Nash Community College Information Technology               home, and was in the process of making major life changes,” Vester
instructor and Wanda Tyson, Computer Engineering Technology             remarked. “She and her children had to move into a homeless shelter,
instructor, were selected as the College’s 2019 & 2020 J. Edgar and     and despite her circumstances, she never missed class,” Vester said.
Peggie T. Moore Excellence in Teaching Award recipients.                “She progressed quickly through her degree program, and went on to
                                                                        complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees, before beginning
Excellence in Teaching Award nominees                                                            what became a successful career. The cour-
are full-time faculty members chosen                                                             age she exhibited inspired me to be braver
annually through a peer and student                                                              both inside and outside of the classroom.”
evaluation process. A well-defined set
of criteria is used to identify and reward                                                      “I am humbled to receive this recognition.
quality teaching. The award recipient                                                           My students have pushed me to continue to
is selected through secret ballot by the                                                        perfect my craft while keeping up with my
full-time faculty, and represents the best                                                      rapidly changing discipline,” she said. “Even
in community college instruction. The                                                           after all these years, I am still surprised by
award was established by J. Edgar and                                                           the confidence my students and peers have
Peggie T. Moore of Rocky Mount.                                                                 in me. I can only hope that they continue
                                                                                                to learn as much from me as I have learned
“As community college educators, we                                                             from them.”
often talk about being in the business
of changing lives. When I reflect on my                                                         After staying home with her children for
years as an instructor, I cannot help but                                                       more than 20 years, Wanda Tyson enrolled
acknowledge that one of the lives that                                                          as a student at Nash Community College. “I
has been changed the most is my own.                                                            was terrified after being out of school for so
My work with students over the years                                                            long,” she said. After two years, she gradu-
has fundamentally shaped me into the                                                            ated with a Computer Engineering Technol-
person I am today,” Amy Vester said.                                                            ogy degree. “I walked across that stage, and
                                                                                                I was ready for the world.”
Vester earned a Bachelor of Science de-
gree in Computer Information Systems                                                            “I wasn’t sure what my path would be or
from North Carolina Wesleyan College                                                            where I would be led, but I knew that I loved
and a Master of Arts in Education from                                                          Nash Community College.” Soon after grad-
Western Carolina University. She com-                                                           uation, Tyson began teaching at NCC as an
pleted a Computer Network Professional                                                          adjunct instructor in 2009. In 2014, she was
graduate certificate at East Carolina                                                           hired as a full-time instructor.
University and holds Microsoft Technol-           Amy Vester, 2019 Excellence in Teaching
ogy Associate certifications in Software                                                         “I am my students’ biggest fan. In the past
Development in C#, Introduction to                                                               two years, they have competed and won
Programming using Java, and Database                                                             gold medals at the SkillsUSA state compe-
Fundamentals. Vester is certified in IC3                                                         tition and gold and silver at nationals. The
Digital Literacy and as a Microsoft Office                                                       self-confidence they gain from these experi-
Specialist.                                                                                      ences cannot be taught in the classroom,”
                                                                                                 she said.
Amy Vester began working in the North
Carolina Community College System at                                                             Wanda Tyson holds Associate in Applied
Haywood Community College in 2001                                                                Science degrees in Electronic Engineering
where she served as Computer Informa-                                                            Technology and Computer Engineering
tion Technology instructor and Distance                                                          Technology from Nash Community College.
Learning coordinator. She has been                                                               She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
employed at Nash Community College                                                               Computer Information Systems from North
since 2007.                                                                                      Carolina Wesleyan College and a Master
                                                                                                 of Science degree in Cyber Security from
Attributing her success in the class-                                                            Liberty University.
room to the lessons her students have
taught her, Vester recalls students over                                                         Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Moore were longtime
the years who encouraged her. Early in                                                           supporters of the college. In addition to this
her career a student said, “Mrs. Vester,                                                         award, the Moores supported the annual
don’t ever bring your notes again. You                                                           Staff Award. In 1998, they established the
did much better without them.” The                                                               NCC J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Faculty
student’s words gave her confidence                                                              Senate Scholarship and later funded the
and made an impact in shaping Vester’s                                                           Peggie Thigpen Moore Endowed Chair for
teaching style into a more organic ap-                                                           Culinary Arts in 2009 honoring NCC Culi-
proach.                                                                                          nary faculty. The Peggie T. Moore Culinary
                                                                                                 Arts Wing in the College’s Business and In-
“Another student who helped shape me                                                             dustry Center honors Mr. and Mrs. Moore’s
was a middle-aged mother of three who            Wanda Tyson, 2020 Excellence in Teaching        legacy.
had never been employed outside the
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Outstanding Alumna Awarded
                                 Nash Community College recognized        Donna was promoted in 2005 to Rehabilitation Coordinator of Acute
                                 Donna H. Reams of Nashville, NC as       Care Services at the hospital where she assisted with operations, bud-
                                 the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award        geting and staff leadership. Additionally, she oversaw collaboration
                                 recipient at the Curriculum Gradua-      with other departments within the hospital and in physical therapy
                                 tion ceremony Friday, May 17, 2019.      settings. In 2012, she was promoted to supervisor.

                                 The annual award honors a graduate       Donna’s 22 years of clinical experience and dedication have been
                                 or student who is making outstand-       devoted to teaching best practices to countless Physical Therapist
                                 ing contributions in their chosen        Assistant students. Her work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and
                                 profession and service to their          leadership qualities have helped her excel in her career.
                                 community.
                                                                          “Donna is a most deserving recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus
                                Donna Reams enrolled at Nash              Award. In addition to the professional advancement she has realized
                                Community College in 1995 in the          at Nash-UNC Health Care Systems, Donna has provided thousands of
                                Physical Therapist Assistant program.     hours of valuable, and volunteer, service to the NCC Physical Thera-
                                A Dean’s List student, she was a          pist Assistant program as a clinical instructor since graduating over
Pictured above, Donna Reams,    member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor            20 years ago,” NCC Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic
NCC 2019 Outstanding Alumni     Society, secretary of the Physical        Officer Dr. Tammie Clark said. “Considering the countless patients
Award Recipient                 Therapist Assistant Student Orga-         and students Donna has affected, her impact on the Rocky Mount
                                nization, was inducted into Who’s         community has been substantial.”
Who among Community College Students, and served as a tutor.
Donna graduated from Nash Community College with an Associate in          Donna Reams is actively involved in her church and community sup-
Applied Science degree in 1997, with honors.                              porting causes such as the United Way, Adopt a Family and Relay for
                                                                          Life.
Upon graduation, she began her career with Nash Health Care serving
as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Clinical Instructor until 2005.

                2020 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore
                  Staff Award Recipient Selected
                                 Nash Community College announced         resources. This often results in academic success for our students,”
                                 Sharon Barnhill as the 2020 J. Edgar     NCC Dean of Student Wellness, Marbeth Holmes said.
                                 and Peggie T. Moore Staff Award
                                 recipient.                               The Student Wellness Center has expanded its footprint by offering
                                                                          Single Stop screening access to Nash-Rocky Mount Early College
                                 Selected by her peers, Barnhill will     High School, CITI High, Career & College Promise students, and all
                                 represent NCC among staff from           Continuing Education students. “Ms. Barnhill serves a key role in
                                 other colleges at the North Carolina     outreach and screening services to these populations. She also has
                                 Community College System as a            served the community through scheduling tax preparation when NCC
                                 nominee for the 2020 North Carolina      was a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site through the Single
                                 Community College System Staff           Stop program. In providing case management for students, she builds
                                 Award.                                   relationships and coordinates student access to eligible resources,”
                                                                          Holmes said. “Her expertise has significantly improved the quality of
                                  In her nomination letter, Barnhill is   the NCC Single Stop program. Her input was recently solicited by the
                                  described as demonstrating a deep       national Single Stop technology team who visited campus to observe
                                  understanding of the specialized        the delivery of the college’s wrap-around services. Her interactions
                                  needs of community college stu-         with students were observed and praised by the national office.”
                                  dents. She shows daily commitment
Pictured above, Sharon Barnhill,
                                  to the mission of the college in her    NCC’s Single Stop program has identified approximately $4.5 million
2020 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore
                                  role as Single Stop Assistant.          of helping financial resources for its students since the program
Staff Award Recipient
                                                                          launched.
                                 NCC’s Single Stop office, in collab-
oration with internal and external partners, provides services and        The Staff Award is an annual award recognizing the outstanding work
resources at no charge to help students address barriers. Barnhill        ethic of a non-instructional employee at NCC. J. Edgar and Peggie T.
networks with community partners to provide access to supportive          Moore of Rocky Mount established a stipend for the NCC Staff Award
resources and promotes the College within the community.                  in 2004 acknowledging the achievement of the recipient.

Sharon Barnhill is known for sharing her knowledge by training other      Sharon Barnhill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
employees to serve as Single Stop screeners. “This extends the reach      Administration from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
of Single Stop services to our students throughout campus, allowing       University. She has been employed at NCC since 2016.
them to be screened for their eligibility of local, state and national
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Pictured above, from left: NCC Board Member, William M. Marshburn; NCC Board Member, J. Wayne Outlaw; NCC President Emeritus, Dr. J. Reid Parrott, Jr.;
NCC Board Vice Chair, C. E. (Sonny) Foster; NCC Board Member, Katherine Wiggins Fisher; NCC Board Chair, Paul S. Jaber; William S. Carver, II, Ed.D., wife,
Janet Carver; NCC Board Member, Samuel Dickens, III; and NCC Board Member, Russell L. Proctor, III.

                                               Carver Honored
Nash Community College's fourth                                                                                       ly enrollment increases, success
president, William S. Carver, II,                                                                                     in curriculum and transfer degree
Ed.D. was been awarded the                                                                                            programs, many awards and rec-

                                               with Order of the
Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one                                                                                      ognition of the school, staff and
of the state’s most prestigious ci-                                                                                   himself, statewide recognition
vilian honors. The announcement                                                                                       and much more. Carver is known
was made by Nash Community                                                                                            as a trailblazer in the North Car-
College Board Chair, Paul Jaber,
during the College’s Employee
Recognition Ceremony held
                                                Long Leaf Pine                                                        olina Community College System
                                                                                                                      setting a precedent for other
                                                                                                                      leaders in higher education.
Thursday, September 26.
                                                                              “It is with great excitement that we celebrate with Dr. Carver for this
“As Board Chair and on behalf of the Board of Trustees, we see the            honorable recognition for a career devoted to improving access to
fruit of Dr. Carver’s efforts as Nash Community College continues to          higher education and his commitment to academic success and the
grow to meet the needs of local citizens, business and industry,” Jaber       future prosperity of our community, region and state,” Jaber said.
said. “The College is an active contributor to work force recruitment,
development and training because of Dr. Carver’s dedicated, strategic         “Every day community college graduates respond, aid, manufacture,
efforts. NCC specializes in training that is customized for the many          or repair the complicated enterprises that make up North Carolina’s
industries and businesses who have operated in this state for many            economy. The impact Dr. Carver has made during his career is truly
years.”                                                                       immeasurable. He has built a campus culture that nurtures NCC stu-
                                                                              dents as they prepare to become graduates and make an impact on
Following a thorough application process, and approval by the gover-          the economic prosperity of our community, and will continue to do
nor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individuals who          so for generations to come.”
have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state including
contributions to their communities, distinguished effort in their ca-         Nash Community College is playing an important role in work force
reers, and many years of service to their organizations.                      development for present and future businesses who are recruiting
                                                                              personnel for today and tomorrow. Through Dr. Carver’s leadership,
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine may be awarded to an individual               NCC supports employers and is at the forefront of creating recruit-
with more than 30 years of dedicated and enthusiastic service to the          ment and training opportunity for these careers.
state of North Carolina. The Order is a symbolic way to honor digni-
taries and notable North Carolinians.                                         “Dr. Carver will be greatly missed, but he is leaving Nash Community
                                                                              College with the highest levels in academics, growth, and student,
In early 2019, Dr. Carver announced his retirement. His tenure in-            faculty and staff team culture, strategically poised for future growth
cludes 32 years in education with the last 14 years as NCC President.         and response to regional needs.”
During his career, he has accomplished or surpassed milestones: year-

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High School Equivalency
                 Graduates Honored
     Nash Community College celebrated the accomplishment of 80              2019 Nash Community College
     High School Equivalency graduates at a commencement cere-
     mony held Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Brown Auditorium.
                                                                           High School Equivalency Graduates
                                                                          Tiffany Shanell Arrington         Linda Natasha Lynch
     Ivana Stevens, Director of NCC College and Career Readiness,         Justin Lee Arthur +               Danielle Shawn Marquez +
     delivered the address. “Tonight I want to speak to you about         Ranekwa Nicole Bandy +            Priscilla Noemy Martinez
     reinvention,” she said. “Rarely is the path of life a straight one   Derek Michael Blankenship +       Shaunacey LeAnn McAllister
     from start to finish. Rarely do things go entirely according to      Bryant Lamont Bowens              Samantha Lynn Monter +
     plan. We can wonder if we have made bad decisions, if we have        Chelsea Lynn Brantley             Carl Dennis Moss +
     done something wrong, or if who we are is not good enough.           Kevin Antwone Burnette            Adilene Janet Muñoz +
     I am here tonight to tell you,” Stevens continued, “the you that     Megan Danielle Carroll +          Maria Patricia Orozco-Murillo
     you once were, or the you that you are now, does not have to         Kyle Douglas Chidester +          Ivonne Ortega-Meza
     be the you that you will be in the future. The power to reinvent     Ryan Wesley Coggin +              Guadalupe Ortega-Modesto
     ourselves is one of the greatest gifts humans have.”                 Kaylee Ellen Connell              Justin Ryan Petrovic +
                                                                          Mason Arthur Connell +            Logan Ray Potter
     NCC High School Equivalency graduate Adilene Muñoz ad-               Richard Joseph Constantineau +    Seth Daniel Radosevich
     dressed fellow graduates. “I wish I could say that I have all of     Stepfon Nazir Cotton +            Quantay Keith Rankin +
     the answers,” she said. “But unfortunately, life doesn’t usually     Linsey Macle Cullipher +          Destani Lashai Ricks
     come to us in a nice, neat package. What I do know, is that now      Chase Christopher Davis           Joshua Austin Robinson +
     is the time for me to be amazing! This is just the beginning of      Zaire Tionne Edmond +             Amber Marie Roblero +
     the next chapter in my story. My hope and dream is to pursue a       Lucas Frazier Farris              Jordan Alexander Rogister
     college degree so that I can go into a field where I’m using my      Ashley Ann Ford                   Steven Lee Shockley +
     experience and gifts to help others. My journey has been a little    Adrian Gayton                     Charles Augustus Shore +
     bit bumpy so far, and I know that I can now use that to serve        Jose Israel Gonzalez +            Sania Saqib Siddique
     others.”                                                             Tabitha Marie Grimmett            Cody Leon Smith +
                                                                          Ruth Elizabeth Guerra-Turcios +   Darren Ray Steed
     “To my fellow classmates, we have done it,” Muñoz said. “We          DiOvan Nicole Gupton +            Arthur Ray Stevens +
     have become graduates. Now is your time to shine. Each of            Denard Burns Guy                  Jacob Anthony Taylor +
     you have a story to share with the world. So with your journey       Kienan Gaige Haggis +             Jamika Synquitta Taylor * +
     in your heart, and your diploma in your hand, go out into the        Monica Natasha Hopkins            Kyasia Monae Taylor
     world and be amazing.”                                               Amber Grace Johnson +             Andrew Jonathan Tumsuden +
                                                                          Kaylie Nichole Johnson +          Sabrina Mariesela Walker +
     The High School Equivalency program is offered on campus and         Brian Phillip Jones +             Thomas Jamal Watson
     online at no charge. Students study Language Arts, Mathemat-         Joshua Tyler Joyner +             Ethan Wheeless +
     ics, Science and Social Studies at their own pace and test every     David Krejci                      James Allen Whitley +
     60 hours to determine progress. Following successful comple-         Sherida Terrell Lee               Antonio Elijah Williams
     tion, students earn a High School Equivalency credential.            Alyana Lenee Leonard              Shakira Simone Williams
                                                                          Marcira Tioni Lucas               Ravon Quantell Worrell +
                                                                                                            William Shane Worrell +
                                                                                    Honors + Career Readiness Certificate *
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From left, NCC Board Chair Paul Jaber, Associate VP of Transfer
                                                                                Initiatives Dr. Deana Guido, Barbara Valentine, President Dr.
                                                                                Lew Hunnicutt, A.B. Swindell, Trustee Jim Martin

          Library Unveils Tim Valentine Collection
Friends and family gathered on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 to             through Nash County is named for him in recognition of his public
honor the legacy of former United States Congressman Tim Valentine         service to the people of North Carolina.
during an unveiling ceremony for The Tim Valentine Collection in the
Nash Community College Library.                                            During the ceremony, Valentine’s wife, Barbara, shared that Congress-
                                                                           man Valentine expressed his interest in preserving the history in the
Itimous Thaddeus “Tim” Valentine, Jr. was born in Rocky Mount,             scrapbooks. NCC Trustee Jim Martin and President Emeritus Dr. Reid
North Carolina, on March 15, 1926 to Itimous Valentine and Hazel           Parrott were instrumental in facilitating the donation of the collection.
Armstrong. Raised in Nash County, he graduated from Nashville High
School before the outbreak of World War II.                                The exhibit includes memorabilia from Valentine’s life including more
                                                                           than 75 scrapbooks, images from his childhood, World War II arti-
In 1944 he joined the Army Air Forces and served in the Pacific the-       facts, and items related to his experiences in aviation, law and public
ater. After his military service he graduated from the Citadel Military    service. Additionally, news clippings, hand-written notes and other
Academy in Charleston, South Carolina and subsequently earned a            materials represent his political service.
Law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After
Law School he joined the family law firm, The Valentine Firm, in Nash-     “The conversation with Congressman Valentine continues through his
ville, North Carolina.                                                     legacy of memorabilia and treasures,” Dr. Deana Guido, NCC Associ-
                                                                           ate Vice President of Transfer Initiatives said.
Valentine began his political career in 1955 serving for five years
in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He then served as          The Tim Valentine Study Room and material in the Nash Communi-
an advisor to Governor Dan K. Moore, and as the Chairman of the            ty College Library Archives are valuable resources for students and
Executive Committee of the North Carolina Democratic Party. In 1982,       scholars doing research on the connections between local, state, and
Valentine was elected to Congress as the Representative of North           national politics and public service. Artifacts, photographs, scrap-
Carolina’s 2nd District. Valentine retired in 1995 after serving six       books, documents, and other primary sources that record the life and
terms.                                                                     career of Tim Valentine are available for research upon request at the
                                                                           library service desk.
Recalling his service with Congressman Valentine, former Senator A.B.
Swindell said, “Tim Valentine did what was right for all people. He had    “The Nash Community College Library takes pride in showcasing the
everything it took to be a successful congressman.”                        Tim Valentine Collection and working toward having the scrapbooks
                                                                           scanned to be available to researchers both in Nash County and at a
Valentine is remembered as being a proponent of the Voting Rights          distance,” Guido said. “Instructors across the curriculum will be able
Act during the Civil Rights Movement, and for community service to         to assign research projects using primary sources from a Nash County
the citizens of the 2nd district. A portion of U.S. Highway 64 that runs   perspective.”
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31 Nursing Graduates Honored
                  at Pinning Ceremony
The Nash Community College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony              Congratulations to the Nash Community College
was held Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Brown Auditorium.                              Associate Degree Nursing graduates:

The time-honored tradition connects past nursing traditions with today’s          Barbie Aliff                 Brooke Nicole Poythress
healthcare professionals. The College recognized 31 Nursing graduates.            Keondra Autry                Rachel Ransom
                                                                                  Lattisha Boddie              Ashley Roach
“This ceremony is always very moving and symbolic,” NCC President Dr. Bill        Keshauna Denise              Courtney Sasser
Carver said. “We see the symbols before us here, the lamps. I am proud that        Farmer-Braswell             CaSandra Mae Shelton
Nash Community College has kept this tradition alive.”                            Krystal Marie Brewer         Tamra Terrell Snelling
                                                                                  Kayla Dalton                 Rebekah Rogers Strickland
“Graduates, you have earned the title nurse. This is an earned body of work       Jasmyne Lekwon Davis         Kayla Renee Sullivan
that was not given to you. You are deserving of this recognition and the dis-     Connor Marie Doss            Debra Danielle Swanson
tinctive NCC pin.” Dr. Frances Eason, Professor and Director of Student Tran-     Victoria Catherine Edwards   Tiffany Ann Taylor
sitions at East Carolina University College of Nursing was the guest speaker at   Morgan Gifford               Bailey Tucker
the ceremony.                                                                     Angelica Hernandez           Crystal Tyson
                                                                                  Cheryl Hill                  Leslie Nicole Wester
                                                                                  Zackary Johnson              Ashley White
                                                                                  Kameryn Hannah               Vanessa Latoya Williams
                                                                                  Alanna Desirea Moore         Christina Nicole Wray

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NCC Recognizes Class of 2019
Nash Community College celebrated Curriculum commencement                away from my hometown. The second more important reason was
Friday, May 17, 2019 recognizing 555 students for completion of 680      that I saved my parents a lot of money,” Dornseif said.
degrees, diplomas and certificates at the College’s fifty-first annual
graduation ceremony.                                                     “Nash Community College is full of the most inspiring people I have
                                                                         ever met. I have made friends with students from around the corner
North Carolina Senator Rick Horner delivered the keynote address at      and from other states. Having the privilege of serving as Student
the ceremony held in Brown Auditorium. “This evening is important        Trustee has allowed me opportunities and to connect with people I
to our county and state,” Horner said. “We are all blessed to have an    may not have otherwise known,” Dornseif said.
institution like Nash Community College that offers so many path-
ways. What you have done gives hope to others who look at you and        Following her speech, Dornseif presented a special plaque to Pres-
know they can do it.”                                                    ident Carver. “As you all know, President Carver is retiring this year
                                                                         following a career serving the citizens of Nash County. As President,
“I believe with all of my heart,” Horner continued, “that we have an     he has advocated for students, and created a welcoming academic
obligation to share our good fortune with others. I ask you as you       environment of Blue Love that has prepared us for the future,” Dorn-
make your way in life to reflect on how you can make your world a        seif said.
better place.”
                                                                         “On behalf of the Class of 2019, I present this plaque, custom-made
NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver gave each graduate a two-dollar bill as   by the NCC Machining Department, in recognition of your commit-
they walked across the stage. “Hopefully, this will be the first $2.00   ment to serving others, and your dedication in preparing students for
of the fortune you will make after leaving here to make your way in      lifelong success,” she said.
the world,” he said. Carver also announced the planting of three trees
in honor of the Class of 2019. “You are the year of the peach. Mark      “Many dedicated people have played a part in the campus we have
your calendars for five years, maybe four,” he said, “when these trees   today,” President Carver said. “Since 1967, NCC leaders have advo-
mature and we will sneak a few.”                                         cated tirelessly for local training needs, and the critical contributions
                                                                         technical programs make in our state’s economy, many times meeting
Student Government Association President and Student Trustee             resistance, but never giving up. And as a result, along with supportive
Amberleigh Dornseif also addressed the graduates. “Attending Nash        partners the college is able to provide an exceptional learning envi-
my first two years has been beneficial to me for several reasons. The    ronment. Thank you for choosing Nash. Class of 2019, you are to be
biggest one is, that deep down I knew, I wasn’t quite ready to move      commended for your hard work.”

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Building Naming
Honors Fourth President
Nash Community College announced the naming of the Continuing             “This building was a long time coming. A
Education building after Dr. Bill Carver who is retired at the end of     tremendous amount of planning, con-
October. The Board of Trustees voted in support of the naming op-         versations, strategy sessions, and hours
portunity at the regular board meeting held on September 16, 2019.        of preparation made it a reality,” NCC
                                                                          President Bill Carver said. “The building
Dedicated in June 2015, the Continuing Education building contains        belongs to the community and serves the Dr. Bill Carver
31 classrooms and nine labs. It is also home to an eight-lane, 3,000      greater Nash County region as the instruc-
square foot, indoor gun range and virtual reality simulator used for      tion, technology and delivery methods used within it help students
law enforcement training. Additionally, the facility features space for   prepare to meet the complex demands of today’s workforce.”
fire and emergency medical services and an aseptic room.
                                                                          During the board meeting, trustees adopted a resolution of appre-
In his remarks during the board meeting, Paul Jaber said, “As Nash        ciation honoring Carver’s commitment and 32 years of service and
Community College’s Board Chair and on behalf of the Board of             presented him with a commemorative clock.
Trustees, we have witnessed Dr. Carver’s efforts as Nash Community
College continues to grow to meet the needs of local citizens, busi-      Being one of the longest tenured presidents in the North Carolina
ness and industry. The College is an active contributor to workforce      Community College System, Carver positively impacted student
recruitment and development. Dr. Carver’s dedication, vision, and         retention, progress and success, and his long-range planning has
strategic efforts have helped ensure this area remains competitive.”      resulted in continued growth and recognition for the College. Carver
                                                                          is known for his leadership addressing unique workforce training
The Continuing Education and Public Services Building was a result        needs including Electric Line Construction Technology, Veterinary
of the Nash County Commissioners approving a bond referendum              Medical Technology, Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation, Asso-
and the overwhelming public support in May 2012. Nash County              ciate in Engineering degree, and Nash Online’s program for remote
leadership, in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development             learners.
Administration, provided funding to support the economic vitality
of the region. Many industry partners and generous individuals also       Carver served as President of Nash Community College since 2005
provided additional support for the building.                             - 2019. He established a strong reputation for positioning and
                                                                          advancing the College through innovative thinking, out-of-the-box
                                                                          vision, with a recognizable brand known throughout the State.
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Celebrating
 SkillsUSA Week
Nash Community College held a celebration Tuesday, February 4 to          In addition, Nomaco donated $5,000 to Nash Community College,
promote technical training in honor of SkillsUSA Week, February 2-8,      with $2500 awarded to Associate in Engineering initiatives and $2,500
2020. Each year, SkillsUSA Week gives state associations, advisers and    to the NCC SkillsUSA Chapter general fund.
student members the opportunity to promote SkillsUSA programs
and activities at the local and state level.                              Nash Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter is a partnership of stu-
                                                                          dents, instructors, and industry working together to address industry
Special guest JP Hill, president of Nomaco, addressed attendees           needs and promoting a skilled local workforce. Participation helps
with a message of empowerment and applauded their dedication to           students excel by providing educational programs, leadership oppor-
becoming skilled professionals. “We are proud to support this great       tunities, events and competitions that support career and technical
program and are adopting the SkillsUSA framework at Nomaco,” said         education.
Hill.
                                                                          Students enrolled in Nash Community College’s Computer Engineer-
Nomaco, the sponsor of SkillsUSA Week 2020, is a leader in the de-        ing Technology, Cosmetology, Electronic Engineering Technology,
sign and extrusion of custom engineered foam products and com-            Industrial Systems, Automotive, Culinary, Medical Assisting, Com-
ponents for a wide range of markets including construction, home          puter-Integrated Machining, Welding, Criminal Justice, and Adver-
furnishings, packaging, fitness & recreation and more.                    tising and Graphic Design programs are invited to participate in the
                                                                          SkillsUSA Chapter.

Campus Earns 2020-2021 Military
Friendly® School Designation
Nash Community College announced today that it has earned the             Military Friendly’s National Direc-
2020-2021 Military Friendly® School designation.                          tor Josh Rosen stated, “Our ability
                                                                          to apply a clear, consistent stan-
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were       dard to colleges creates a compet-
evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a             itive atmosphere that encourages
proprietary survey. More than 1,000 schools participated in the 2020-     colleges to invest in programs to
2021 survey with 695 earning the designation.                             provide educational outcomes that
                                                                          are better for the Military
The 2020-­2021 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the   Community as a whole.”
May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.military-
friendly.com.                                                             The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on
                                                                          extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory          schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to
with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of indepen-       the proprietary, data­-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from
dent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment com-        participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria
munity. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s      and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent
survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet    research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers.
thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan         The survey is administered for free and is open to all post­secondary
Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan          schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be
Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.   found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
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Veterinary Medical
 Technology Program
   Granted Initial
    Accreditation
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Commit-
tee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
has granted initial accreditation to the Nash Community College
Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) program.

“Program accreditation is important because graduates of
accredited programs may be eligible to take state and national
examinations required by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical
Board,” Nancy Worsinger, NCC Department Chair for Allied
Health, said.

The program curriculum is designed to prepare students to
assist veterinarians in preparing animals for examination and
surgery. Some tasks include collecting specimens; performing
laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic and dental procedures;
assisting in surgery; and providing proper care for animals and
their environment.

NCC applied for and received approval by the North Carolina
State Board of Community Colleges to offer the degree in 2015
and the following year was granted approval from the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC) to add the program to its offerings.

                                                                            Riverside Vet
Over the next two years, NCC personnel toured other accredit-
ed programs, worked to secure funding sources, planned and
designed instructional facilities, and expanded relationships with

                                                                          Hospital Establishes
local and regional partners in the veterinary medicine commu-
nity.

                                                                             Scholarship
Program Director, Gail Harrell, RVT, was hired full-time and
students began taking pre-requisite courses in 2017. Mandy
Tolson, DVM, began as NCC’s full-time Medical and Clinical
Coordinator and Instructor and students officially entered the
first cohort in 2018. Karen Walker, RVT, was hired as a full-time    The Nash Community College Foundation has announced the establish-
instructor in 2019.                                                  ment of the Riverside Veterinary Hospital Technician Scholarship to help
                                                                     support students pursuing a career as a Registered Veterinary Medical
Classes for the first semester were primarily taught in a large      Technician.
classroom on the second floor of building D while renovations
of approximately 6,500 square feet were completed on the             “We are so appreciative to receive the en-
ground floor providing a modern, spacious and well-equipped          dorsement of Dr. Bob Cameron for our Vet
training environment. The facility design allows for all on-cam-     Tech program. He has been on board with
pus clinical training and animal care to be self-contained. Addi-    this program since the beginning, and we
tional physical expansion is planned.                                are grateful for his support of our students,”
                                                                     NCC Vice President of Advancement Pam
The college is offering the VMT Associate in Applied Science         Ballew said.
degree in response to workforce needs expressed by the local
veterinary community. “Our graduates will be prepared for            The scholarship was established by Riverside
employment locally and beyond — in veterinary clinics, labora-       Veterinary Hospital in Rocky Mount to honor
tories, zoos, academic institutions, and other areas associated      veterinary teams dedicated to the compas-
with animal care.”                                                   sionate care of animals and the people who Pictured above from left:
                                                                     own or care for them. The Registered Veteri- Dr. Bob Cameron, DVM,
Coursework includes instruction in veterinary anatomy, nutri-        nary Technician is a vital part of this team. Riverside Veterinary Hospital
tion, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiology, terminol-                                                    Owner/Veterinarian and
ogy, zoology, office practices, laboratory techniques, dentistry,    The scholarship will be awarded annually      NCC Vice President of
and small and large animal clinical practices.                       to first and second year Veterinary Medical   Advancement Pam Ballew.
                                                                     Technology students enrolled at NCC.
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Program Collaboration with
                 Martin Community College
Veterinary Medical Technology students and faculty visited Martin         The Martin Community College Equine Training curriculum is de-
Community College (MCC) to learn more about large animal care             signed to prepare students for a wide range of positions within the
from students and faculty in MCC’s signature Equine Training pro-         horse industry. Students learn about farm management, breeding,
gram. “The collaboration between these two highly-specialized pro-        nutrition, selection/judging, health, training, teaching, and riding.
grams allows students in both programs diverse experiences before
entering the workforce,” NCC President Dr. Lew Hunnicutt said.            “We are extremely excited about and pleased to be working with
                                                                          our sister college, Nash Community College, in this effort to provide
The two colleges have an agreement allowing shared use of facilities      opportunities to eastern North Carolina and beyond for the program
and instructional resources, and supporting the transition of inter-      and equine industry. The Veterinary Medical Technology program is
ested MCC Equine Training graduates into NCC’s Veterinary Medical         a great collaborative effort between the colleges and a great oppor-
Technology program.                                                       tunity for the people of our area,” MCC Interim President Dr. Kenneth
                                                                          A. Boham said.
Through the partnership, NCC provides instruction for all core Vet-
erinary Medical Technology classes and Martin Community College           The Equine Training degree program focuses on the horse, horse-
makes available equine facilities and large animal clinical instruction   manship, and related subjects preparing individuals to care for hors-
to the NCC program — a unique equine experience for NCC students          es, horse equipment, ride and drive horses, and manage the training
to learn and demonstrate required large animal skills.                    of horses and riders.

                                                                                    DeLeon Carter
                                                                                     Foundation
                                                                                 Continues Support
                                                                                 of Vet Tech Program

                                                                          DeLeon Carter Foundation Board Members and NCC representatives pictured
                                                                          from left: Joe Edwards, III; Gus Tulloss; NCC President Dr. Lew Hunnicutt, NCC
                                                                          VP, Advancement Pam Ballew; George Whitaker and Vince Durham.
                                                                          Nash Community College Foundation has announced a recontribu-
                                                                          tion by the DeLeon Carter Foundation to support the Myrtle Carter
                                                                          Henry Scholarship. Established in 2015 by the DeLeon Carter Foun-
                                                                          dation, the scholarship honors the memory of Myrtle Carter Henry. In
                                                                          2018, the DeLeon Carter Foundation renamed the scholarship as the
                                                                          Myrtle Carter Henry Veterinary Technology Scholarship. The scholar-
                                                                          ship is available to students enrolled in the Nash Community College
                                                                          Veterinary Medical Technology program. Since its partnership began
                                                                          in 2001 with the College, the DeLeon Carter Foundation Board of
                                                                          Directors has made an impact on the Nash/Rocky Mount area on
                                                                          campus with the Myrtle Carter Henry Amphitheater, a fountain, and
                                                                          the digital marquee.
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Students Learn the
Importance of Precision
in Industrial Robotics
Automated Manufacturing students tested their precision by setting         The ATR 281 Automated Manufacturing course introduces the
up a Tool Center Point (TCP) control to assist an industrial robot.        concepts and principles of automation in the manufacturing environ-
                                                                           ment. Students learn how to operate industrial equipment used in
Using a three-point method, the students helped NCC’s FANUC                hard and flexible automated systems, including the study of inputs,
robotic arm identify where to pick up assembly parts by defining the       outputs, and control system integration. The goal of the coursework
movements of the tool’s center point. “By default, the Tool Center         is to teach students how to properly plan, design, and implement
Point is the center of the faceplate located on the end of the arm. So     automation to support modern manufacturing processes.
when you add a tool to the end arm, you must redefine the new tool
center point,” Instructor Spencer Davis said.                              Nash Community College has been a trusted provider of customized
                                                                           industry training since 1968. The college’s Advanced Manufacturing
“It is important for students to know how to do this before they enter     students learn in a new state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2018.
an industrial setting. If the robot does not know the exact tool frame     Electrical Systems, Computer-Integrated Machining, and Electronics
location, it can not accurately pick and place items when it is working    Engineering, including robotics and a simulated manufacturing labo-
at full speed. In a manufacturing application, this could result in lost   ratory, are housed in the new facility.
productivity, inefficiency and could even be a safety concern.”

     Signing Day Held
      for NCC Nurses
NCC nursing students participated in a signing day on Monday,
November 11, 2019 at Nash UNC Health Care. The Nash UNC
Health Care Scholars Program is a partnership between Nash
UNC Health Care and Nash Community College and Edge-
combe Community College that funds the cost of education and
provides a monthly stipend for students who are pursuing an
Associate Degree in Nursing. Recipients will work for Nash UNC
Health Care for up to three years after graduation. Scholarship
recipients also participate in quarterly mentoring and social
activities.

Nash Community College recipients are: Cameron Smith, Erica
Manley, Heather Coley, Crystal Lewis, Tiffany Boswell, Lesley
Lewis, Jessica Powell, Tenika Parker and Christopher Mercer.
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Award-Winning Engineer Brings
   Decades of Experience to the Classroom
Throughout his career, John Eubanks has          ment and entrepreneurial accomplishments.
seen a lot of changes in the field of engi-      In his Introduction to Engineering class,
neering. Still today, he is passionate about     students learn the basics of robotics and
sharing his experience.                          engineering including possible careers, ap-
                                                 plication and design. One of the highlights of
Eubanks graduated from North Carolina            the class, according to Eubanks, is teaching
State University with Bachelor of Science and    future engineers to build their own rolling
Masters of Science degrees in Electrical Engi-   robot with programmable features, custom-
neering in 1956 and 1962. “I always wanted       izable circuitry and sensors for autonomous
to go to NC State,” he said. “My brother went    navigation. “I love this college. It is a wonder-
to NC State following his service in World       ful place to work. It is a paradise. Everyone
War II, and my dad and I would go to football    gets along, and the students are prepared for
games there. With my interest in electrical      lifelong success,” he said.
engineering, I knew NC State was for me.”
                                                 Eubanks, 86, has three adult children. He lives
For the past 25 years, Eubanks has taught        in Rocky Mount and has six grandchildren
                                                                                                     program prepares students for electrical,
math, electronics, and engineering at Nash       all of whom are college graduates. “I am
                                                                                                     civil, biomedical, and mechanical engineer-
Community College. In the fall 2004 semes-       so proud of them,” he said. In his free time,
                                                                                                     ing careers, and is also a great option for
ter, he was recognized with the outstanding      he enjoys writing computer programs and
                                                                                                     those interested in majoring in Physics or
teacher award by the NCC Student Govern-         spending time with family and friends.
                                                                                                     Mathematics. The degree program is one of
ment Association. Although he retired from
                                                                                                     the most rigorous degrees that NCC offers,
teaching full-time, Eubanks currently serves     Since NCC’s Associate in Engineering pro-
                                                                                                     however graduates may expect a starting
as a part-time instructor in NCC’s Associate     gram began in 2017, 53 students have grad-
                                                                                                     salary of approximately $60,000 annually with
in Engineering program.                          uated including two students enrolled at NC
                                                                                                     a four-year degree.
In 2015, he was inducted into the NC State       State University as Goodnight Scholars and
University Electrical and Computer Engineer-     one Community College Collaboration (C3)
ing Hall of Fame for his professional achieve-   participant. The Associate in Engineering

  Committee Determines Annual Number
         of Visitors to Campus
Nash Community College recently completed an internal study to             of the students, businesses, and general public were served multiple
determine the number of visitors annually to campus. The study was         times during the year as students attend more than one semester
initiated by NCC President Dr. Lew Hunnicutt. “NCC continues to be         and businesses and the general public may attend several meetings
proud of the 12,000 plus citizens we serve in an academic capacity,        and events during the year. This means a percentage of the numbers
however, we wanted to determine the true impact the college has            reported are duplicated, but this is the best manner to use in report-
on the community,” said Hunnicutt. “With NCC being an important            ing campus use numbers since each user was served each time they
activity hub in Nash County, a true accounting of all people served        attended a semester (student), or a meeting/event (businesses and

                                               78,717
by the college is important data to collect and share.” Hunnicutt was      general public).
confident that everyone seeing the
final tally would be somewhat amazed,                                                                  A breakdown of the numbers is as follows:
and at a minimum impressed with the                                                                    Businesses and General Public Campus Use
service role the college demonstrates                                                                  61,635, Curriculum Program Campus Use
each year.                                                                                             7,559, Continuing Education Program Use
                                                                                                       9,523.
The College assembled a Numbers
Committee from departments across campus to document and ana-              “It is helpful to have a true picture of the impact the college makes on
lyze data in three key areas of campus use: Businesses and the Gen-        this community,” Hunnicutt said. “Our mission is focused on instruc-
eral Public, Curriculum Programs (enrolled students), and Continuing       tion, and allowing every community member an opportunity to grow
Education Programs (enrolled students).                                    academically. Another component of the community college mission
                                                                           is to serve the community at large and these numbers demonstrate
After data collection and analysis it was determined that during the       our commitment to not only the local community but to eastern
2019 calendar year, NCC served a total of 78,717 campus users in           North Carolina and beyond.”
the three areas combined. The committee noted that a percentage
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