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Volume 6 • Issue 2
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SANDHILLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Assisting Students
During a Pandemic
The Pandemic Pivot
Hoke County High
School Partnership
Building Solid Careers
in Engineering and
Construction
Flyers Athletics
Career & College
Promise Pathways
Continuing Education
Schedule of Classes
SCC Curriculum
Programs
Spring Semester 2021 || FREE
If students take four Career & College Promise classes while in
high school, The Sandhills Promise will cover tuition costs for two
years immediately following graduation saving them thousands of
dollars in tuition and helping them to forgo a large college debt.
Classes offered through our
Pathways offered through our
Continuing Education Workforce
Curriculum Division
Development Division
Six College Transfer Pathways NCCER Electrical Levels 1-4
Architectural Technology NCCER Welding Levels 1 and 2
Construction • Civil Engineering Certified Production Technician
Geomatics • Automotive Construction Project Management
Aviation and Professional Pilot Plumbing
Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts HVAC
Bookkeeping • Business EMT-Basic
Hospitality Management NC Firefighter Certification
Entrepreneurship Central Sterile Processing
Office Administration EKG Technician
Computers • Simulation & Gaming Nurse Aide Level 1
Digital Media • Web Design Phlebotomy
Cosmetology • Criminal Justice Certified Medical Assistant
Landscape Gardening Certified Medical Administrative
Early Childhood Education Assistant
Health & Fitness Science Pharmacy Technician
Allied Health
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Coding and Billing
Current High School Seniors: Meet with your
Associate Degree Nursing
high school counselor now to make sure you
Nurse Aid • EMT
are enrolled in the correct courses for Spring
2021 to lock in your future eligibility.
A complete list of eligibility and
paperwork requirements can be found at Current High School Juniors: Take four Career
promise.sandhills.edu & College Promise classes at SCC when you are
a Junior and Senior. It is best to take two each
For more information contact Jonathan year – so don’t wait to schedule them.
Garrison at garrisonj@sandhills.edu, or call
910-695-3726.
The Katharine L. Boyd
LIBRARY
Free to Moore and Hoke County Residents
ONLINE
Campus Tours
NY Times Best-Sellers Walk through our Pinehurst campus,
Adult and Children DVD Loans
The Hoke Center or the Caddell Public
Children’s Section
Safety Training Center.
Over 100 eBooks
Magazines Look inside our classrooms and labs, view the
Research Assistance grounds and even take a walk through the
Community Computers • Free Wi-Fi Horticultural Gardens.
Use your desktop, tablet or mobile
device and follow the link to Campus Tours at
www.sandhills.edu.
Home of The Hastings Gallery of Art Click the building or area you wish to explore
and follow the arrows.
Library and Gallery
hours are subject to change. 360° — View up, down, and all around.
Please call 910-695-3819 Can be viewed in Virtual Reality
for current operating hours. (viewer required).
SANDHILLS
HORTICULTURAL
GARDENS
14 Themed Gardens
on 32 Acres
Picnic Area
Open Dawn to
Dusk Year-Round
Designed and maintained
by students and faculty of
our Landscape Gardening
program.
Publisher ......................... Dr. John Dempsey Sandhills Community College Administration
President of Sandhills Community College Dr. John Dempsey, President
Editor, Writer, Graphic Artist......................... dempseyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3700
Karen Manning Brenda Jackson, Executive Vice President
Director of Marketing and Public Relations jacksonbr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3731
Photographer ........................... Kelly Pfeister Germaine Elkins
Marketing Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Social Media Coordinator elkinsg@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3706
Board of Trustees Andi Korte
George Little, Chairman Vice President of Continuing Education
Larry Caddell, Vice Chairman and Workforce Development
kortea@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3767
Joseph Clendenin, Secretary
Arthur Blue Ron Layne
Vice President of College Initiatives
James Cunningham
layner@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-4109
Gary Evans
Dr. Rebecca Roush
Vincent Gordon
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Eugene Horne, Jr. roushr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3704
Constance Lovell
Kellie Shoemake
Helen Probst Mills Vice President of Student Services
Irish Pickett shoemakek@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3900
Dr. Alexander Stewart Dr. Kirk Lynch
Dr. Larry Upchurch Assistant to the President, Special Projects
lynchk@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3866
Wendy Dodson
Associate Vice President of HR
dodsonw@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-2868
Dr. DJ Farmer
Associate Vice President of Student Services
farmerdj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714
Dr. Twana McKnight
Associate Vice President of the Hoke Center
mcknightt@sandhills.edu or (910) 878-5803
Elizabeth Thomas
Associate Vice President
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Chief Financial Officer
thomase@sandhills.edu or (910) 246-4971
Michelle Bauer
Dean of Continuing Education Programs
bauerm@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3774
Lindsey Farmer
Our Marketing Associate and Social Media Dean of Planning and Research
Coordinator Kelly Pfeister, who is also our campus farmerl@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3907
Rhonda Gamble
photographer, found Christopher Jimenez Dean of Continuing Education Operations
disassembling a transmission in his Automatic gambler@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3776
Transmission class. Her photo of Christopher is on Wendy Kauffman
Dean of Academic Support
our cover. He graduated from Montgomery Learning kauffmanw@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3814
Academy in Troy and is majoring in Automotive Heather Lyons
Dean of College Initiatives
Sandhills Community Systems Technology at SCC. lyonsh@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3701
College In this issue, learn how Sandhills has helped and
Alfreda Stroman
Dean of Campus Diversity and Cultural
3395 Airport Road Programs
continues to assist students during the pandemic. stromana@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3872
Pinehurst
Also, discover how students and instructors rose to
910-692-6185 Dr. Julie Voigt
tackle challenges when moving online as many classes Dean of Instruction
voigtj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3715
Sandhills Hoke Center as possible.
1110 East Central Ave.
Raeford The College has an extensive relationship with Hoke
910-875-8589 County High School. You can read about the many
ways we partner together to prepare young people
The Robbins Center for success as college students or members of the
111 N. Middleton St. workforce.
Robbins
910-898-0470 In this issue, we also recognize the 50th Anniversary of
the Engineering program at Sandhills with an article
Larry R. Caddell Public
and spotlight two veterans and two Aviation program
Safety Training Center
333 Niagara-Carthage Rd. students.
Carthage All rights reserved.
Learn • Engage • Belong © 2020 Sandhills Community College
Table of Contents
features
Pages 4-5 Pages 10-11
Assisting Students During a Building Solid Careers in
Pandemic Engineering and Construction
SCC continues to help keep students on track and able to The Engineering and Construction Technologies curriculum
complete their education. programs and the continuing education construction cre-
dential programs prepare students for viable careers.
Pages 6-7
The Pandemic Pivot Pages 12-13
SCC students and instructors rose to the challenges during Fufilling Lifelong Dreams
the COVID-19 lock-down. A solid career path for a veteran proved to be in Law
Enforcement and two SCC students set to become Embry-
Pages 8-9 Riddle Eagles.
Hoke County High School Page 43
Partnership Veteran Spotlight
SCC assists students in becoming successful
college students and trains them for solid careers. A veteran’s service experiences lead her to choose a career in
nursing upon retirement.
in every issue
Continuing Pages 38-40 Page 47 Page 53
Education The Small Business Business Public Services
Page 14 Center Administration
Page 53
Registration Page 41 Page 48 Therapeutic Massage
Information Continuing Education Computer
Class Enrollment Technologies Athletics
Pages 15-19 Page 54
Career Training Form
Page 49 Athletic Report
Pages 20-21 Veteran’s Center Cosmetology Volleyball, Basketball
Advanced Page 43 Page 49 and Golf Schedules
Manufacturing Culinary and Pastry
Curriculum/College Arts
High School
Pages 22-23 Credit Students
Public Safety Page 44 Page 50 Page 55
Pages 24-25 Registration Engineering Career and College
Technology Training Information Technologies Promise
Page 26-27 Page 44 Page 51
Campus Map
ed2go Online Courses Tips for Applying for Health and Fitness
Page 57
and Programs Financial Aid Science
Pages 28-29 Page 45 Page 51
College and Career University Studies Health Sciences
Readiness Page 46 Page 52
Page 30 Automotive Landscape Gardening
Career Development Technologies Page 52
Pages 31-37 Page 46 Nursing
Creative Living Aviation
Assisting Students
the money is spent within one year of receipt. Ad-
ditionally, the federal government guided allowable
expenses and eligibility criteria.
During a Pandemic
Vice President of Student Services Kellie Shoemake
said, “Our initial priority was to provide funding, as
quickly as possible, to students who demonstrated
the most significant needs as determined by their
2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
SCC Continues to Help Keep (FAFSA). Within weeks of receiving the funds, the
Students on Track and Able to College awarded close to 700 students with award
amounts ranging from $600 to $1100. Because classes
Complete Their Education moved from the classroom to online, some students
used the money for expenses involved in upgrading
CARES Act Funding-Student Aid or purchasing a laptop or home computer, paying
Sandhills Community College qualified to receive a for monthly internet expenses, or off-campus food
little over $1 million through The Coronavirus Aid, needs.
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds “Because we knew the situation negatively impacted
provided Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students many of our students who may not have demonstrat-
for expenses related to campus operations disruption ed great need before we moved online in mid-March,
due to the pandemic. The College received the federal we also allowed all other eligible students to apply for
funds at the end of April with the requirement that the funds.”
While the lock-down had a tremendous impact on
Sandhills’ students for the considerable part of the
spring semester, the College reserved some of the
CARES Act funds and awarded the money to students
who were impacted during the summer and fall se-
mesters.
By the end of September, a total of 863 curriculum
students had been assisted for spring, summer, and
fall semesters.
CARES Act Funding-Institutional Use
Sandhills also qualified for another $1 million CARES
Act money for institutional use.
In order to maintain academic integrity, the College
purchased software that allows verification of the
identity of the person completing and submitting
online work and to electronically proctor students
while they are taking online tests.
Because faculty was forced to move all courses online
in March, which maintained academic rigor and
integrity, and then again for their summer and fall
semester classes, they were granted supplementary
contracts.
With a campus of nearly 4,000 curriculum students,
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and touch-free hand sanitiz- over 6,500 continuing education students, and over
ing stations were made readily available to students, faculty, staff,
and visitors to campus.
400 faculty and staff, Sandhills began an aggressive
plan, devised by a Communicable Disease Team, to
slow the virus’ spread on the campus. Designated
as the Communicable Disease Team’s primary team
4 leader, Joe Steppe is responsible for investigating all
The College installed permanent protective barriers in high-traffic
areas in Student Services, the Business Office, the Library, the
Continuing Education offices, and at the Welcome Desk in Dempsey
Student Center.
exposures and possible and confirmed positive cases
The SCC Communicable Disease Team’s primary team leader, Joe
in a timely and efficient manner. As of this article’s Steppe, is responsible for investigating all COVID-19 exposures, pos-
writing, none of the positive cases were contracted at sible cases, and confirmed positive cases quickly and efficiently.
the College, and none of the positive cases infected
anyone else at the College. Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund. Eligible
students in Workforce Continuing Education classes
The CARES Act funding also helped cover the costs
that lead to a state or industry-recognized credential
associated with additional personnel needed for daily
will be presented with scholarships. The money can
campus sterilization and virus mitigation.
help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies,
Campus-wide WiFi was improved to fully cover all credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and
buildings and common areas, and several classrooms other components as deemed necessary. For addi-
were outfitted with cameras and microphones to tional information about GEER Scholarships, see
better facilitate remote learning. page 14.
Foundation Contribution State Library Grants
Because Sandhills has many generous donors to the The Katharine L. Boyd Library undertook two proj-
College, the Sandhills Community College Founda- ects as an outgrowth of the pandemic. A pair of State
tion put forth funds to provide additional support to Library grants totaling $11,000 allowed the College to
students. This money was used to help students cover enhance WiFi coverage in the library.
the cost of utilities, rent, food, tuition, and more.
Associate Dean for Library Resources Tammy Stewart
Continuing Education Student explains, “As laptops and mobile devices improved
over the years, the size and structure of the library
Assistance
required a greater signal strength than was originally
Continuing Education students received CARES Act
installed. Our students faced many challenges with
assistance to continue their training. By the end of
connectivity in ‘dead zones’ in the library.”
June, 57 students received aid for expenses related to
campus operations disruption. The library grants were made possible by funding
from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Ser-
The Foundation provided funds that paid the class fee
vices under the provisions of the Library Services and
for 26 Continuing Education Workforce Development
Technology Act as administered by the State Library
classes leading to an employment credential. Two
of North Carolina, a division of the Department of
hundred sixty-three students took advantage of the
Natural and Cultural Resources.
offer.
The Department of Education awarded states money
for scholarships distributed through the Governor’s 5
Brooke Maness
Even though she
The Pandemic Pivot
was a student at
UNCG, Brooke Ma-
SCC Students and Instructors
ness took American Rose to the Challenges During
Literature I online
from Sandhills.
the COVID-19 Lock-down
The credits for
this class and the The Pandemic Pivot. It was when people enthusiasti-
37-credit-hours cally shifted into a new career, began a new business,
she earned when or took on a new life challenge head-on when the
in high school will Pandemic started to slow down the world. Newness or
apply toward the BFA in Dance Performance change can be invigorating, and most did not let the
and Choreography and BS in Nutrition she circumstances stop them.
plans to obtain. Because she took CCP classes Sandhills students and instructors took the proverbi-
as a North Moore High School student, Brooke al “bull by the horns” and rose to the challenges the
qualified for the Sandhills Promise, and there lock-down posed. Students taking classes at four-
was no cost year universities added to their schedules and took
for this or any transferable classes from Sandhills, saving themselves
of her SCC thousands of dollars. Some dropped university class-
classes. es and took them at SCC. Others decided to forego
leaving town and attended Sandhills altogether when
the ‘university campus experience’ was canceled.
Instructors were resourceful – especially those in
Creative Living. Students were able to enjoy Online
Yoga and Online Sign Language. All instructors are
now proficient in teaching their classes online. When
hands-on instruction is required, students wear
masks and socially distance.
Emily Smith
Emily Smith didn’t Billy Barber
let a pandemic
slow down her When changes
plans to take CCP came with the Pan-
classes when in demic, Billy Barber
high school at Cal- had students in his
vary Christian. Her CompTIA A+ class
SCC instructors who wanted to
took extra steps to work totally from
make the transition home and others
to online classes as who still desired
smooth as possible for students like her. Emily to participate and
is now a full-time SCC student working toward learn in a class-
an Associate in Science and an AAS in Criminal room setting. He allowed them to continue the
Justice Forensics. She can now take classes for Continuing Education IT class in the way they
two years at no cost to her since she qualified felt the most comfortable. While demonstrat-
for the Sandhills Promise. ing manual tasks to those in the classroom, he
used a web camera to show to those learning
from home.
6
Macy Goodson Stephen Fisk
Union Pines High When COVID-19
School 2020 gradu- health concerns
ate Macy Goodson became an issue,
transferred to UNC Stephen Fisk’s
34 credit-hours Continuing Educa-
earned by tak- tion Mechatronics
ing CCP classes class at the Hoke
at SCC when in Center finished the
high school. Even semester online.
though she was For fall semester,
attending UNC for his Programmable
the fall semester, Macy took a Sandhills Fall2 Logics Control (PLC) course was taught in the
Semester class to keep her Sandhills Promise classroom and students practiced social dis-
eligibility active. tancing and wore face coverings.
“If UNC does not open for in-person classes Stephen’s in-person classes at Hoke County
next semester, I plan to take spring semester High School for Certified Production Tech-
classes at SCC,” she said. “And there will be nician (CPT) and Electrical Level 1 moved
no charge for them thanks to The Promise. from the classroom to online until the end
I will be able to of the school year and is now being taught
save thousands of as a hybrid class (instruction online and in
dollars.” the classroom). Stephen found that the high
school students needed a bit more encour-
agement and stimulus to remain engaged. He
noted that students rose to the challenge, and
attitudes and achievements were notable.
Victor Venjohn Yong Hee Garris
As with many SCC
Being able to obtain
classes, the Con-
a college degree
tinuing Education
from Sandhills at
Sign Language
no cost is incentive
class moved from
enough for Victor
the classroom to
to take concurrent
online. Admitting
classes from SCC
a learning curve
and WCU. He has
existed for both
been attending
instructors and
Western for three
students, Yong Hee
semesters, but
Garris modified her lesson plans and contin-
because he qualified for The Sandhills Promise
ued instruction. She was pleased that technol-
by taking CCP classes when at Union Pines, he
ogy now allows her to assist students outside
has been working toward an SCC degree while
of regular class hours. And with the ability to
studying Anthropology and Film and Television
record class sessions, her students can review
Production at Western. Victor has learned that
vocabulary and lectures, practice conversa-
the key to avoiding as much college debt as
tions, and watch class videos at any time.
possible was to take SCC classes when in high
school and now by taking them by using the
Promise.
7
NC GEAR UP
Gaining Early Awareness
and Readiness for Under-
graduate Programs (GEAR
UP) is a college access
Hoke County High initiative funded through
the US Department of
Education to increase the
School Partnership
number of students pre-
pared to enter and succeed
in obtaining a post-second-
ary credential. Through this Jeffrey Quick
grant, SCC has hired Jeffrey SCC GEAR UP Student
SCC Assists Students in Quick as the GEAR UP Success Coach
Becoming Successful Student Success Coach whose
role is to help create for Hoke County High School
College Students and Trains students greater access, preparation, and awareness
of college options.
Them for Solid Careers
Jeffrey’s primary role is to coach Hoke County High
School (HCHS) graduates currently enrolled at SCC.
Whether their needs are academic, financial, health
“The GEAR UP and fitness, developing a career track, or developing
plans to help them realize success, he will assist them
program has
in their first year. In addition to coaching current
helped make my HCHS graduates, Jeffrey will work to establish rela-
transition to college tionships with juniors and seniors at the school.
an uncomplicated
process.” Cosmetology
For almost 20 years, Sand-
— Destiny Hall hills has taught Cosmetol-
ogy to high school students
on the HCHS campus.
Dana Wright began the
program in August of 2001,
“The Cosmetology and the yearly enrollment
program SCC teaches now ranges from 20 to 30
at Hoke High prepared students.
me for an incredible Students can begin taking
career.” the two-year program at Dana Wright
the start of their junior SCC Cosmetology
— Zaidee Burrow year of high school. Upon Instructor at HCHS
completing class requirements and passing their
state exam, they can apply to become an NC licensed
Apprentice Cosmetologist and work under a licensed
cosmetologist for six months. They can then apply for
their full NC Cosmetologist License.
The students learn in a simulated salon environment,
enabling them to develop manipulative skills and
hands-on fundamentals. Students learn professional
imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skincare,
nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer
principles, product knowledge, and other selected
8 topics.The Cosmetology Program is included in the Career
and College Promise program, allowing students to
be eligible for two years of tuition-paid SCC educa- “Being able to move
tion through the Sandhills Promise upon high school straight from high
graduation. school into the
workplace helped me
Career and College
become self-sufficient.”
Promise
Career and College Promise — Jacob Barnette
(CCP)is the statewide pro-
gram that offers structured
opportunities for qualified
high school juniors and opportunities for employment with local business
seniors to earn college partners. Successful completion of classes can qualify
credits, choose a technical HCHS students for the Sandhills Promise.
pathway, or earn work-
HCHS students have avail-
force continuing education
Kimberly McMillan
able to them Certified Pro-
credits toward an indus-
Director of High School duction Technician Levels 1
try-recognized credential or
and College Relations for and 2, Pharmacy Technician,
certification.
Hoke County Certified Medical Admin-
Students must be a NC istration Assistant, Elec-
resident and attend a NC trocardiogram Technician,
high school, private school Electrical Levels 1 and 2,
or home school. Firefighter Training Acad-
emy, HVAC Core Skills and
The College Transfer
Level 1, Plumbing Core Skills
Pathways allow students
and Level 1. Jason Levister
to earn up to 32-35 hours
of college credit that will Jason Levister can be SCC Workforce Continuing
reached for WCE-CCP ques- Education Director of
transfer to any public North
Student Success
Carolina University as long tions at (910) 695-3778 or
as a grade of C or better is levisterj@sandhills.edu.
earned in each class. Leslie Baldwin
Students can earn college Counselor at HCHS The Sandhills
credits towards a credential or certificate in a tech- Promise
nical career through the Career and Technical Edu- If HCHS students take at
cation Pathway. There are 45 Applied Science Certifi- least four CCP or WCE-
cates from which to choose. CCP classes, the Sandhills
Promise will cover tuition
There are eight tracks from which HCHS students can costs for two full years at
choose in the Workforce Continuing Education CCP Sandhills, saving students
program (WCE-CCP). thousands of dollars in
Kimberly McMillan is the contact person for students tuition and helping them Jonathan Garrison
forgo a large college debt. SCC Director of Sandhills
interested in curriculum courses and pathways at
Promise
Sandhills and can be reached at (910) 848-6350 or Hoke High graduates must
mcmillank@sandhills.edu, or they can contact Leslie enroll at Sandhills for the fall semester immediate-
Baldwin at (910) 875-2156 ext. 6697 or ly following graduation. Eligibility begins that fall
lbaldwin@hcs.k12.nc.us. semester and ends at the end of the summer semester
Workforce Continuing Education-CCP of their second year. Find the complete list of eligibil-
Workforce Continuing Education-CCP (WCE- ity and paperwork requirements at promise.sandhills.
CCP) allows HCHS students to earn a state or edu. Jonathan Garrison is the contact person at the
industry-recognized credential aligned with a high college and can be reached at
school Career Clusters, high school credits, and garrisonj@sandhills.edu, or (910) 695-3726. 9Building Solid Careers
The Engineering and Construction Technologies
programs at Sandhills have four areas of study taught
on the Pinehurst campus: Civil Engineering Technol-
ogy, Architectural Technology, Geomatics (Surveying)
in Engineering and Technology, and the newest program, Environmental
Engineering Technology. An Associate in Applied Sci-
ence degree, a Certificate, and high school offerings
Construction
are available in each.
Industrial Systems Technology is taught at the Sand-
hills Hoke Center in Raeford. An Associate in Ap-
plied Science, a Diploma, or certificates in Industrial
The Engineering and Maintenance, Machining Technology or Production
Technologies can be earned in this program.
Construction Technologies The Continuing Education division offers classes
Curriculum Programs and in the construction industry that can be completed
in a few months. They are taught on the Pinehurst
the Continuing Education campus and will be taught in the new facility being
Construction Credential constructed on the grounds of the Larry R. Caddell
Public Safety Training Center in Carthage.
Programs Prepare Students for
50 Years Strong
Viable Careers The Engineering Technologies curriculum depart-
ment began at Sandhills in 1970 with the founding of
the Civil Engineering Technology program. The first
Chair of the department was Henry Rahn, who over-
saw it for ten years. During this period, the Architec-
tural Technology program began in 1972. Following
Rahn as Chair was Reynold Davenport from 1980
until 1996. The Surveying Technology program began
in 1982, and as computers started to rise in impor-
tance, the engineering faculty taught the first com-
puter classes.
John O’Brien led the department from 1997-2006,
Paul Steel led from 2006-2011, and Ed Spitler became
the Chair of Engineering Technologies in 2011. In
2013 the Geomatics Technology program replaced
Archive photos Surveying Technology to satisfy the demand in the
dating back to the geospatial industries. Launched in 2020, the Envi-
mid-60s taken in a ronmental Engineering Technology program meets
drafting and civil engineering and development firms’ employee train-
engineering class. ing needs. Additionally, “Construction” was added to
the department name in recognition of opportunities
available to graduates.
Architectural Technology
Lindsay McManamon, the Architectural Technolo-
gy Program Coordinator, is proud of the program’s
growth and employment opportunities available to
graduates. “The program prepares students to assist
architects, engineers, and construction profession-
als in developing plans and related documentation
for residential and commercial projects in both the
10 private and public sectors,” she said.After earning an Associate in Applied Science in survey crew chiefs, AutoCAD drafters, and field crew
Architectural Technology, graduates are well prepared members.
to enter good-paying professional positions or take
“We highly prefer SCC graduates when looking to fill
advantage of several transfer opportunities at four-
positions because we know that they are fully pre-
year universities.
pared to take on the roles and responsibilities that
Civil Engineering Technology will be required of them,” said company owner John
In this program, Program Coordinator Matthew Matthews. “As an SCC Geomatics graduate myself,
Sheffield prepares students to use basic engineering I know the educational quality and preparation
principles and technical skills to carry out planning,
documenting, and supervising tasks in sustainable “We highly prefer SCC graduates when
land development, public works, and facilities looking to fill positions because we
projects. know that they are fully prepared to
Local business LKC Engineering currently employs take on the roles and responsibilities
nine SCC graduates, eight of them from the Engineer-
ing Technologies program. Co-owner Tim Carpenter that will be required of them.”
is a graduate and past Trustee of the College. Repre- that these candidates have received from Ed Spitler
sentatives from LKC regularly present career opportu- and the team in the Engineering and Construction
nities to Engineering students’ classes and financially Technologies programs. They come from SCC with an
support the program as a Partner. understanding of the advanced technology, mathe-
Environmental Engineering Technology matics, techniques, and equipment that we use in the
The newest Engineering and Construction Technolo- field daily. As a land surveying firm, we’re very fortu-
gies curriculum program is Environmental Engineer- nate to be located near a college with such a high-cal-
ing Technology. Students can earn an Associate in iber program.”
Applied Science degree or a Certificate. Industrial Systems Technology
The program prepares students to use mathematical At the Hoke Center, in a partnership between curric-
and scientific principles to modify, test, and operate ulum and continuing education, students earn state
equipment and devices used to prevent, control, and and national credentials in a hands-on environment
remediate environmental problems. that transfer directly into curriculum programs. In-
struction includes theory and hands on skill training
Geomatics Technology needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and
The Geomatics Technology program expands on tra- diagnosing industrial systems.
ditional surveying topics to prepare students for the
delineation, determination, planning and position- Workforce Continuing Education (WCE)
ing of land tracts, boundaries, contours and features Construction Classes
applying principles of route surveying, construction The Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) division
surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global posi- offers short term training leading to state/national
tioning systems, geographical information systems, credentials in HVAC, plumbing, construction project
and other kinds of property description and measure- management, blueprint reading, forklift operation
ment to create related maps, charts, and reports. and General Contractors updates for in demand, high
paying careers in our community.
Matthews Land Surveying and Mapping current-
ly employs eight SCC graduates, most with civil The WCE construction programs will be taught in a
engineering or geomatics degrees. David Essick, a new $1.2M facility currently under construction at
Sandhills civil engineering and geomatics grad, serves the Larry R. Caddell Training Center in Carthage. This
a vital role in management. Other graduates serve as is being funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, the
W.L and Josephine B. Weiss Family Foundation, the
Palmer Foundation, Peterson Funds from the SCC
Foundation, the American Red Cross, and SCC Work-
force Development funds.
11hand, like keeping jumper cables in his car if someone
needed a jumpstart. “I have always felt that if you can
give back, by all means, do it,” he explained.
“As a law enforcement officer, you have the opportu-
nity to be somebody’s light in their darkest hour. To be
that person, there is no greater privilege,” Steve said.
Fulfilling Lifelong
Working in public service isn’t new for Steve. He has
nearly 16 years of military service in the U. S. Army be-
tween active duty, Guard, and Reserves. Steve worked
as a broadcast journalist when on active duty. Current-
Dreams
ly, he serves in the Army Reserve with the 210th Mobile
Public Affairs Detachment.
“I’ve served all over the world and had the privilege of
telling the Army story,” he said. “My most remarkable
A Solid Career Path for a experience was a USO tour in Iraq. I was lucky enough
to spend the evening with and interview Robin Wil-
Veteran Proved to be in Law
Enforcement “As a law enforcement officer, you have
the opportunity to be somebody’s light
In his words, “the stars
aligned” when Steve
in their darkest hour. To be that person,
Engle decided to pursue there is no greater privilege.”
a police officer career.
One week after com- liams, Lewis Black, Kathleen Madigan, Kix Brooks, and
pleting the Basic Law Lance Armstrong. I’ve been a fan of Robin’s work my
Enforcement Training entire life and always thought an interview with him
(BLET) program at would be memorable; he certainly didn’t disappoint.
Sandhills, Steve started I walked away from the interview feeling as if I had
his job as a Southern made a new friend.”
Pines patrol officer. Steve commuted from Fayetteville to take the BLET
Steve’s decision to class, choosing it over others in the area. “Everything
become a police officer was top-notch,” he said. “Every instructor was a sea-
was easy for him – it’s a soned or senior law enforcement professional. It was
path he’d always want- great to learn from those who were in the field. They
ed to pursue. His father shared life experiences; you can’t put a price on that.”
had a career in law One of his instructors, Nick Polidori, Chief of Southern
enforcement. Growing Pines Police Department, is now his boss.
up, Steve was always He offered a word of advice to students: “Every day is
Timothy Hale Photography. ready with a helping an interview. Look your best, and be your best.”
Basic Law Enforcement Training
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program
is designed to give students the essential skills required
for entry-level employment as law enforcement offi-
cers with a state, county, municipal agency, or in the
private sector.
The next class session begins on January 11 on the
Pinehurst campus. The evening classes will be held
on an alternating week schedule with one week from
12 CONTINUING EDUCATION | Call 910-695-3980 to Register | sandhills.edu/continuing-education6-11 p.m. Monday-Friday and the other held 6-11 p.m. Home Improvement in Southern Pines. “One of my
Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. goals is to receive all my certifications so I can be-
Successful graduates will receive a certificate in July. To come a professional pilot with the airlines or for a
learn more, go to www.sandhills.edu/blet. Contact Bob corporate or charter service,” said Carter.
Kehoe to register or to discuss employment opportu-
“With the recent addition of the professional piloting
nities available upon completion at kehoer@sandhills.
and aviation management program at SCC, I was
edu or (910) 693-2667.
excited to be able to be
part of it. I’ve learned a
Continuing Education Law Enforcement great deal about being a
Training pilot, aircraft functions,
The Continuing Education Law Enforcement Training and what it takes to
Division at Sandhills Community College provides succeed in the aviation
programs for current police, deputy sheriffs, detention
officers, correctional officers, probation officers, and
others affiliated directly with law enforcement. Much
of the training is mandated as “in-service” by the North
Carolina Department of Justice or the North Carolina
Department of Correction.
Two SCC Students Set
to Become
Colton DeLancy,
Embry-Riddle Eagles left, and Carter
Long, top, have been
Astronauts who have journeyed to the International accepted into Embry-
Space Station, military generals, and colonels are Riddle Aeronautical
among those who graduated from Embry-Riddle University.
Aeronautical University. Now, two Sandhills Commu- field. Knowledgeable instructors are a great asset to
nity College students are on track to add their names the program and make learning more interesting and
to the list of more than 137,000 alumni. challenging,” Carter said.
Carter Long and Colton DeLancy, students in SCC’s Carter singled out Keith Davies, specifically. “He is a
Aviation program, have been accepted to Embry-Rid- great instructor and advisor. If I ever have any ques-
dle Aeronautical University. “This is a benchmark tion, I always go to him, and he always has an answer
regardless if it is his program or not,” he said.
“With the recent addition of the
Carter worked a lot over the summer to save money
professional piloting and aviation to pay for flying to build his hours. He advises those
management program at SCC, I was interested in the program to begin flying as soon
excited to be able to be part of it.” as possible. “Once you start flying, you can apply
everything you’ve learned in the classroom to better
for our program,” said Keith Davies, coordinator and your flying skills. The more you fly, the easier it is to
instructor of the Aviation program. understand what you’re learning in class.”
Colton grew up in the area and graduated from Union The SCC Aviation Program
Pines High School. He works at the Pinecrest Inn in SCC’s aviation program began in August of 2018.
addition to attending Sandhills. “I wish the public Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science in
knew how Sandhills provides such great work possi- Aviation Management or an Associate in Applied Sci-
bilities as well as transfer opportunities,” Colton said. ence in Professional Pilot Technology. Contact Keith
Davies to learn more about the program at daviesk@
Like Colton, Carter grew up locally. He attended
sandhills.edu or 910.693.2076. Or go to www.sand-
North Moore High School and is employed at Lowe’s
hills.edu/aviation.
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Enrolling is Easy We make it super
Online Registration: visit www.sandhills.edu/con- easy for you to
tinuing-education and select “Class Registration register for our
Methods” at the bottom of the page. classes. You can
do so by phone,
Call (910) 695-3980 (credit card required). Office register in person
hours are Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm and in our offices in
Fridays 8 am-4 pm. Van Dusen Hall, or
Register in person on the first floor of Van Dusen preregister online.
Hall on the Pinehurst campus or in Upchurch If you have any
Hall at the Hoke Center. Office hours are Monday- questions, please
Thursday 8 am-5 pm and Fridays 8 am-4 pm. give us a call.
Fax completed registration form, located online - Monika
and on the final page of the Continuing Education Jagiello-Arvelo
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& Registration
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14 Apply at: https://bit.ly/3nmJ2epHEALTH CARE
OCCUPATIONS
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Part 1
Part 2 will be offered summer semester.
Instructor: Lori Forrester
Pinehurst Campus
$205.50 + texts
CEU: 44.2
Part 1 of a 2-part class to learn the front and back office skills
required to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
CAREER • Topics include A & P, medical terminology, safety and infection
Training
control, procedures/examinations, medical law and ethics,
administrative procedures, billing, coding and insurance
• This class prepares students for the Medical Assisting
certification with AAMA.
sandhills.edu/careertraining • Email: perrys@sandhills.edu for a complete list of program
requirements.
The Continuing Education Career Training program is • A Work Keys Reading for Information test, drug screening,
a perfect local resource for adult learners who want to background check, and current immunizations are required for
improve workplace skills, achieve job certification or recer- registration.
tification, improve employment marketability or explore Course Code: 1309
new opportunities. Mondays-Thursdays, Jan. 25-May 24 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Career Training courses meet the criteria for Continuing
Education Units (CEUs). EKG Technician
Hybrid and Online Classes
Early registration is encouraged. Call (910) 695-3980 to Classroom Instructor: Jade Mashburn
register. Online Instructor: Ann Rowe
$185 + text
CEU: 9.6
Learn the required skills to become a certified EKG Technician and
We can help work in a variety of healthcare settings.
you learn new • Topics include cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac cycle,
workplace skills, EKG strip analysis, 12 lead EKG, and EKG procedures.
improve those you • This class prepares students for the EKG certification with ASPT.
already possess or Course Code: 1306 Pinehurst Campus 104 Van Dusen Hall
help you explore Jan. 20-May 12 6-9 pm
Mondays (classroom) and Wednesdays (online)
new opportunities.
Take a look at the Course Code: 1308 Online
classes we offer Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 26-May 13 6-9 pm
this semester.
- Rodney Swarms Central Sterile Processing
Plumbing Instructor Instructor: Jeannine Kenzel
Pinehurst campus, 108 Van Dusen Hall
$185 + texts
CEU: 9.6
Learn the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician
and the practical applications of concepts and procedures.
• Students will explore preparation, storage, distribution of
instruments, supplies, and equipment, quality assurance and
inventory management.
• Upon completion, students will be able to apply the principles
of sterilization and disinfection in the workplace, as well as the
principles of distribution of instruments and supplies.
• This class prepares students for the Sterile Processing
Registration for Continuing Education Technician certification.
Career Training classes is ongoing — classes Course Code: 1307 Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 20-May 12
begin throughout the semester. 6-9 pm
CONTINUING EDUCATION | Call 910-695-3980 to Register | sandhills.edu/continuing-education 15Nurse Aide Level 1 Medication Administration Aide
Hybrid Classes Instructor: Jenell Powell
Pinehurst Instructor: Jenell Powell Hoke Campus, 129 Upchurch Hall
Hoke Instructor: Margaret Dousharm $75 + Text
$205.50 + course pack CEU: 2.4
CEU: 20.4 Meeting the training requirements for the NC Board of Nursing
Prepare to work as a Nurse Aide under the supervision of licensed Medication Aide Certification, this class prepares Nurse Aides to
healthcare professionals by performing hands-on patient care. administer medications to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Successful completion prepares students for the State Board • Course topics include the scope of duties, legal and ethical
examination for NC NA Registry listing responsibilities, administration of medications by various
• Email: perrys@sandhills.edu for a complete list of program routes, infection control and documentation including
requirements commonly used abbreviations.
• Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval • Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval.
Course Code: 1310 (Hybrid) Course Code: 1315 March 4, 5 and 19 8 am-4:30 pm
Pinehurst Campus 107 Van Dusen Hall (please bring lunch and hydration)
Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 11-May 10
Mandatory classroom meeting Jan. 11 10 am-Noon
Classroom (blended) 8:30 am-2 pm
Medical Administrative Assistant
Lab (to be scheduled) 2-4 pm (CMAA)
Clinical (to be scheduled) 7:30 am-1:30 pm Hybrid and Online Classes
Instructor: Terri Rush
Course Code: 1311 (Hybrid) Pinehurst Campus 113 Meyer Hall
Sandhills Hoke Center 129 Upchurch Hall $255 + text
Mondays and Tuesdays, Jan. 11-May 10 CEU: 10.5
Mandatory classroom meeting January 11 3-5 pm Medical Administrative Assistants are valuable members of the
Classroom (blended) 4-9:30 pm healthcare team handling a broad range of duties, including
Lab (to be scheduled) 2-4 pm patient registration, telephone, scheduling, medical records,
Clinical (to be scheduled) 3:30-9:30 pm accounts receivable, data entry and medical claims.
• This class prepares individuals for the Certified Medical
Course Code: 1312 (Hybrid) Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam
Sandhills Hoke Center 129 Upchurch Hall offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 11-May 10 Course Code: 1316 Jan. 11-May 12 6-9 pm
Mandatory classroom meeting January 11 12-2 pm Mondays (classroom) and Wednesdays (online)
Classroom (blended) 8:30 am-2 pm Thursday Feb 11 6-9 pm
Lab (to be scheduled) 2-4 pm
Clinical (to be scheduled) 7:30 am-1:30 pm Course Code: 1317 Jan.12-May 11 6-9 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays (online)
Nurse Aid, Level 1 Refresher
Hybrid Class Pharmacy Technician
Instructor: Jenell Powell Hybrid and Online Classes
Pinehurst Campus, 107 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Instructor: Mia Bickel
$130 Online Instructor: Ashley Rivera
CEU: 4.0 $185 + texts
This 40-hour program is for those whose listing has expired on the CEU: 11.2
NC Nurse Aide I Registry. Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and entry-
• Eligible individuals must have completed a state-approved level employment.
Nurse Aide I program and have a certificate or transcript • Topics include technical procedures for preparing and
supporting completion. dispensing prescriptions, packaging and labeling, controlled
• Or for individuals with a state-recognized or military healthcare substance procedures, inventory control, pharmacy
credential. calculations and over-the-counter drugs.
• Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval. • Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic
Course Code: 1314 supervised dispensing techniques in a community pharmacy
Thursdays and Fridays, Feb. 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 8 am-4:30 pm setting.
Feb. 12 mandatory class (please bring lunch and hydration) • Prerequisite: WorkKeys Math Level 3
Course Code: 1318 Pinehurst Campus 108 Van Dusen Hall
Tuesdays (classroom) and Thursdays (online), Jan. 26-May 13
6-9:30 pm
Registration for Continuing Education
Course Code: 1319 Online
Career Training classes is ongoing — classes Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 20-May 12 6-9:30 pm
begin throughout the semester.
16 CONTINUING EDUCATION | Call 910-695-3980 to Register | sandhills.edu/continuing-educationPhlebotomy Technician and Clinical Real Estate Elective
Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE. GRI, SCP, SFR
Rotation Pinehurst Campus, 103 Van Dusen Hall
Hybrid Classes
$50
Pinehurst Instructor: Lavita Crichlow
CEU: .4
Hoke Instructor: Rachel Hall, CPT
This course will meet the four-hour continuing education elective
$205.50 + text
set forth by the NC Real Estate Commission.
CEU: 22.0
Learn the skills necessary to draw blood specimens in various Course Code: 1350 Thursday, May 6 1:30-5:30 pm
healthcare settings and blood donation centers.
• Topics include venipuncture, specimen handling, record- Real Estate Post-Licensing 302
keeping and the healthcare profession.
• A Work Keys Reading for Information test, drug screening, Contracts and Closings
background check, and current immunizations are required for Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR
registration. Pinehurst Campus, 102/103 Van Dusen Hall
• Email: perrys@sandhills.edu for a complete list of program $130 + text (NC Real Estate Manual, can be found at http://www.
requirements. ncrecpubs.org/)
CEU: 3.0
Course Code: 1320 Pinehurst Campus 104 Van Dusen Hall
Topics in this course include:
Tuesdays (classroom) and Thursdays (online), Jan. 19-May 11
• Selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contract
6-9:30 pm
preparation, sales contract procedures, buyer’s due diligence.
Clinicals Mondays-Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm
• Closing procedures, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act,
One Saturday Class 9 am-2 pm
closing disclosure preparation, contracts for deed, options.
• Selected real estate license status and education issues.
Course Code: 1321 Sandhills Hoke Center 109 Johnson Hall
Jan. 20-May 12 Course Code: 1352 Thursdays and Fridays, Jan. 14, 15, 21 and 22
Mondays (online) and Wednesdays (classroom) 6-9:30 pm 8:30 am-5 pm
Clinicals Mondays-Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm
Two Saturday Classes 9 am-2 pm Real Estate Post-Licensing 303 NC Law,
Rules and Legal Concepts
REAL ESTATE Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR
Pinehurst Campus, 102/103 Van Dusen Hall
Real Estate Pre-Licensing $130 + texts (NC Real Estate Manual and NC Real Estate Law
Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR
and Commission Rules pamphlet) can be found at http://www.
Pinehurst Campus, 191 Little Hall
ncrecpubs.org/
$185 + text (Principles of Real Estate Practice in NC, ISBN: 978-
CEU: 3.0
0915777488 can be found at Amazon)
Topics in this course include:
CEU: 7.5
• General North Carolina licensing requirements, brokerage
This class provides an intensive review of topics and prepares the
compensation issues, the disciplinary process
student for the NC Broker licensing examination.
• Specialized types of real estate, property management in NC
• Topics covered include real estate terms, contracts, leases,
• Miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts.
ownership, licensing law, finance, listing and closing of
property, property valuation and building construction. Course Code: 1353 Thursdays and Fridays, Mar. 18, 19, 25 and 26
• Prerequisite: Work Keys Reading and Math, Level 5 or higher or 8:30 am-5 pm
verification of a post-secondary degree.
Course Code: 1348
Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 8-May 5 6-9 pm
CONSTRUCTION
No class on Monday, April 5 Make-up test on May 10 NCCER Core Essentials and Crew
Leadership
Real Estate Mandatory Update #9921 A prerequisite to HVAC Level 1
Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR Instructor: David Clark
Pinehurst Campus, 103 Van Dusen Hall Meridian Kiosk, 312 S Pine St. Aberdeen
$50 $185 + text
CEU: .4 CEU: 9.6
All licensed real estate brokers must complete a four-hour NCCER Core is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum.
mandatory NC Real Estate Commission-approved update course. • Offers the basic skills needed to continue education in any
craft area.
Course Code: 1349 Thursday, May 6 8:30 am-12:30 pm
• Teaches basic safety, communication skills and introduction
to construction drawings, basic leadership skills and styles,
communication, delegating, and problem solving, project
planning, scheduling, and estimating.
See page 14 for more information • Scholarships are available for this class.
about GEER Scholarships. Course Code: 1331 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Jan. 12-April 28
6-9 pm
CONTINUING EDUCATION | Call 910-695-3980 to Register | sandhills.edu/continuing-education 17NCCER Core Essentials for Plumbing Forklift Operator
A pre-requisite to Plumbing Level 1 Instructor: Steven Garner
Instructor: Rodney Swarms $75 + text
106-D Mid South Drive, West End CEU: 1.1
$185 + text Earn the National Safety Council’s (NSC) lift truck operator
CEU: 9.6 certification by successfully completing class.
NCCER Core is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum. • Basic design of lift trucks, stabilization of trucks, maintenance,
• Offers the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft repair costs, and safety aspects in operation.
area. • Must be 18 years or older.
• Basic safety, communication skills and introduction to Course Code: 1337 Pinehurst Campus
construction drawings. Friday, March 12 8:30 am-4 pm 102 Van Dusen Hall
• Basic leadership skills, styles, communication, delegating, and Saturday, March 13 8 am-Noon McKean Hall
problem solving.
• Project planning, scheduling, and estimating. Course Code: 1338 Sandhills Hoke Center
• Scholarships are available for this class. Friday, April 16 8:30 am-4 pm 107 Upchurch Hall
Course Code: 1332 Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 11-May 6 Saturday, April 17 8 am-Noon
5:30-8:30 pm
No class Monday, Jan. 18 and Monday, April 5
AUTOMOTIVE
Blueprint Reading Auto Safety Inspection
Instructor: David Clark Instructor: Wes Little
Pinehurst Campus, 191 Little Hall Pinehurst Campus, 103 Sirotek Hall
$75 + text $75
CEU: 2.4 CEU: 0.8
Learn techniques for reading and using construction drawings Successful completion certifies students to inspect motor vehicles
and specifications with an emphasis on drawings and information under the NC Motor Vehicles Safety Inspection Law.
relevant to the carpentry trade. • The prerequisite for this class is a valid driver’s license.
• Introduces quantity takeoffs and how to read and interpret a set Course Code: 1076 Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 11 and 12 6-10 pm
of commercial drawings and specifications.
• Scholarships are available for this class. Course Code: 1077 Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 8 and 9 6-10 pm
Course Code: 1333 Saturdays, Feb. 6, 20, March 6 and 20
9-3:30 pm Course Code: 1078 Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 8 and 9 6-10 pm
Course Code: 1079 Monday and Tuesday, Apr. 12 and 13 6-10 pm
HVAC Level 2
Prerequisite HVAC Level 1
Instructor: Gary Giglio OBD Emissions Control Inspection
Meridian Kiosk, 312 S Pine St. Aberdeen Instructor: Wes Little
$185 + text Pinehurst Campus, 103 Sirotek Hall
CEU: 17.35 $75
This course covers: CEU: 0.8
• Alternating current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak This class certifies students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC
detection, evacuation recovery, and charging. Motor Vehicles OBD Emissions Control Inspection Law.
• Metering devices, heat pumps, basic maintenance, chimneys • The prerequisite for this class is “Certified Auto Safety
vents and flues, sheet metal duct systems, fiberglass and fabric Inspection.”
duct systems, commercial Airside systems. • This is also a Recertification Class.
• Air quality equipment, introduction to hydronic systems. Course Code: 1080 Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 25 and 26 6-10 pm
• Scholarships are available for this class.
Course Code: 1334 Jan. 11-June 10 Course Code: 1081 Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 22 and 23 6-10 pm
Mondays and Thursdays 6-9:30 pm
Five Saturdays 8 am-2:30 pm
No class on Monday, January 18, April 5, or May 31. Face-to-Face Classroom Online
Instruction Instruction
General Contractors Update and CE
+
Instructors: Charles Hill, David Clark
Pinehurst Campus, Little Hall 191
$75.00 + $32 GC fees
CEU: .6
This course provides General Contractors the necessary 6 hours of
Continuing Education needed to renew licenses.
Course Code: 1335 Saturday, Jan. 23 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Course Code: 1336 Saturday, Jan. 30 8:30 am-3:30 pm Hybrid Instruction
18 CONTINUING EDUCATION | Call 910-695-3980 to Register | sandhills.edu/continuing-educationEscort Vehicle Operator Certification Drone Video and Photography
Instructor: Wes Little Instructor: Mickey Prosser
Pinehurst Campus, 109 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus, 203 Van Dusen Hall
$75.00 $75
CEU: 0.8 CEU: 2.4
This course meets the training requirements set by the NC For those who want to expand their drone flying skills.
Department of Transportation to certify oversize-overweight load • This in-depth class teaches how students can use their drone
escort vehicle drivers. for site survey assessment, mission planning, equipment
• Course components consist of defensive driving, escort driver inspection, drone camera configuration setup, and basic
requirements, skills training, and an exam. editing.
• Students must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions Course Code: 1085
other than use of corrective lens, must not have a DWI or Classroom Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar. 23- Apr. 20 6-8 pm
reckless driving within the previous 12 months, and must be Flying Saturdays, Apr. 10 and 17 10 am-2 pm
21-years of age (can be 18 with a Class A commercial driver’s No class on April 6.
license).
• All initial applicants must complete a 2- or 4-hour defensive
driving course that has been approved by the National Safety Notary Public
Council. (This can be done after this class.) Classes can be Instructor: Ron Utley and Neil Oakley
found at: http://bit.ly/37276ez $75 + text
CEU: 0.7
Course Code: 1082 Saturday, Feb. 27 8 am-5 pm
A Notary Public is officially authorized to witness signatures on
legal documents, collect sworn statements, and administer oaths.
Vehicle Dealers’ Continuing Education • Prepare to have proof of a high school diploma or GED and no
Instructor: Wes Little felony convictions.
Pinehurst Campus, 209 Van Dusen Hall Course Code: 1086 Pinehurst Campus 208 Van Dusen Hall
$75 Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 25 and 27 5:30-9:00 pm
CEU: 0.6
Required of all non-franchise vehicle dealers in NC. Course Code: 1087 Sandhills Hoke Center TBD
• Includes updates of NC general statutes and DMV policies and Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 8 and 10 5:30-9:00 pm
procedures.
Course Code: 1083 Tuesday, Mar. 23 9am-4pm Course Code: 1088 Pinehurst Campus 208 Van Dusen Hall
Mondays and Wednesdays, Mar. 8 and 10 5:30-9 pm
BUSINESS Course Code: 1089 Sandhills Hoke Center 108/102 Johnson Hall
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Apr. 13 and 15 5:30-9 pm
FAA Remote Drone Pilot Certification
Instructor: Larry Weber Course Code: 1090 Pinehurst Campus 208 Van Dusen Hall
Pinehurst Campus Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 10 and 12 5:30-9 pm
$130 + text
CEU: 2.9
Prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification exam. HOSPITALITY AND FOOD
• Topics include flight theory, flight operations, flight training,
national air space, and weather. SERVICE
• This class uses the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bartending
Remote Pilot-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, Instructor: Tyrone Thomas
North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Pinehurst Campus, Clement Dining Room in Dempsey Center
Knowledge Test Study Guide, and North Carolina Department $75
of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight CEU: 2.4
standards best practices. Learn the basics of bartending as a profession or for leisure.
• Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the • Topics include popular mixed drinks, wine, utensils, glassware,
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS fruit cutting, bar procedures, and ABC laws.
Operator Permit.
Course Code: 1091 Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 9 am-3 pm
Course Code: 1084
Classroom Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 2-Mar. 4 6:30-8:30 pm
Flying Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 27 10 am-2:30 pm ServSafe® Food Safety and Sanitation
Instructor: Karen Cusano
Pinehurst Campus, TBD
$75 + text
CEU: 1.4
Recommended for all food service facilities, including supervisory
See page 14 for more information personnel, culinary professionals, and food service staff.
about GEER Scholarships. • Learn the basics of food handling safety and facility sanitation
requirements.
Course Code: 1092 Mondays and Tuesdays, Mar. 22-30
5:30-9 pm
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