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Open House Saturday July 31

Kim Wallace, left, PCC College Counselor, and Dannett Williford, College Recruiter, are all smiles as they begin to make final preparations for the college's fifth Open House, Saturday, July 31, 10 AM - 2 PM. they stress that this is not only an opportunity for the college to show its programs of study to prospective students, but it is also a time for individuals to show faculty advisors and career counselors their particular interests and aptitudes. The 'two-way showing' will enhance the right match up of programs of study with individual goals."

Open House at Pamlico Community College is not just for the college to show its programs of study to prospective students.

Perhaps more important, it’s an opportunity for prospective students to show their talents, interests, and capabilities. Showing off one’s aptitudes and special interests allows career counselors and faculty advisors help individuals match their goals to specific programs of study.

PCC will open its doors Saturday, July 31, 10 AM till 2 PM, for its fifth Open House. Building on the success of past events, the Student Services and Instructional Services Divisions have been working in tandem to create the best venue possible for individuals to learn about the myriad of opportunities available this fall.

From Continuing Education Occupational Skills classes, Life Enrichment courses, certificate and diploma programs for a variety of vocations, to two-year degree programs that prepare one for a career or the first two years of a four-year degree, staff and faculty from each academic discipline will be on hand to answer questions and assist with the admissions process.

Dannett Williford, the college recruiter, has been coordinating the event under the direction of Jamie Gibbs, Vice President for Student Services. The Open House concept at PCC was initiated by Gibbs soon after he assumed leadership of the Student Services division.

Williford said, “All across the campus, I can sense the excitement of other staff members as they prepare for Open House. Our faculty members are proud of their record of achievement in helping students succeed at their personal educational and professional goals. They are busy up-dating brochures and other descriptive data that help prospective students better understand the courses that the college offers.”

She added, “And of course we are going to have door prizes again this year. But the real prize is learning how PCC can help people have a better career or better life.”

The catch phrase around the campus which will be repeated to every prospective student, “What classes are you taking at PCC next semester.”

College Honored with Gift of Ansel Adams Photograph

Al Herlands of Oriental has donated an art treasure to Pamlico Community College to be placed on permanent public display there. On Wednesday, July 7, Brian Dodds, Executive Director of the College’s Foundation, and Beverly Fruhling, Executive Vice President of the Foundation, accepted for the college an original, signed black and white photograph created by the legendary Ansel Adams.

According to Herlands, the photograph belonged to his maternal grandparents, Emil and Miriam Rosenthal of Goldsboro. Emil was a trust officer for Wachovia Bank and upon his retirement he and his wife traveled extensively. The photograph was passed down to their grandson, Al, in 1999 at Miriam’s passing.

Dodds said, “This signed Ansel Adams photograph is a unique piece of Americana that can only enhance and become a focal point to the college's existing art collection. Adams himself best sums up this acquisition in his own words: ‘I hope that my work will encourage self expression in others and stimulate the search for beauty and creative excitement in the great world around us.’”

Jim Curry, Vice President of Administration for PCC, commented, “We are so grateful for this notable gift to the college. This is a treasure that the college family and the public visiting our campus will cherish for years to come.”

Adams, born in San Francisco in 1905, spent most of the last century photographing the great Southwest. His black & white works, many from Yosemite and the Sierras, are much sought after by galleries the world over.

Herlands made a one sentence statement when providing the gift. He said, “I hope PCC students will be inspired by the photography of artists like Ansel Adams and Ben Casey.”

Casey, the college’s Public Information Officer, admitted, “I am truly humbled for the college and myself. I have often lightheartedly said that I wanted to be the Ansel Adams of Pamlico County. I am so proud that Pamlico Community College owns this piece of history.”

PCC at the 2010 Croaker Festival

PCC unofficially wins grand prize in Oriental's July 4 Croaker Festival Parade for cleanest and shiniest pick up in the parade. The college again makes its presence known by not just throwing candy to parade viewers, but hand-delivering them to the sidelines.

You can just hear President Cleve Cox say to a parade viewer at Oriental's Croaker Festival - "What courses are you taking next semester at PCC?"

PCC IT Director Scott Frazer passed out personal invitations to the PCC Open House and sold raffle tickets, Saturday, July 31, while chair of general education and allied health , Carol Phillips, sold a raffle ticket for a kayak. The kayak raffle raised $1,000 in scholarship funds for a deserving PCC student.

Oriental's iconic couple, John and Faye Bond, conducted the drawing to determine the winner of the kayak raffled for the PCC Foundation. John provided the hat while Faye drew the winning ticket held by Andrew Witt. Andrew and 99 other ticket purchasers provided funds for a full, one-semester's scholarship at PCC.

A College Camp?

A camp is coming to PCC in July - Boost Camp. Rather than learn about the outdoors, instead you'll learn how to best prepare your life for college. Click here to learn more about Boost Camp.

Jobs For The Future

Barbara L. Endel, Ph.D., an education consultant working with Jobs for the Future, visited Pamlico Community College, Monday, June 14, to consult with college leaders, particularly Dr. Clark Dimond in Institutional Advancement and Greg Gallagher, interim director of the PCC Student Success Center.



Pamlico Community college is one of only a handful of colleges nationwide selected to participate in Breaking Through, a national initiative designed to support under-skilled young adult students by helping them prepare for and succeed in occupational and technical degree programs. Jobs for the Future is the Boston-based firm that is coordinating the national Breaking Through Scaling-Up initiative.

According to Dr. Dimond, "We have always been pleased to have consultants from Jobs for the Future visit our campus. We get a sense of direction about our initiatives here and we are ecstatic to learn that we are right on track with the national initiatives. We have documented success stories where students have entered instruction at the basic skills level and subsequently advanced to either certificate, diploma, and in some cases degree programs."

New to PCC this year is the Student Success Center. Greg Gallagher, the interim director of the center, is shown working one-on-one tutoring Linda Cunio.



Gallagher says, "We are going to have the tutoring services in the Student Success Center operating at full capacity in the fall to help both new and returning students. Our name is our goal - to help students experience success in the classroom."

The Bridge City Belles, ladies from New Bern, NC wearing red hats and purple attire, had the full treatment from PCC cosmetology students, Monday, June 7.



Annis Barnette, Louise Lawrence, Eleanor Smith, Vivian Saulter, Jackie Enelley, Sheila Moses, and Terry Stewart were all smiles with their manicures and pedicures. Cosmetology Program Director Debra Fulcher reported that this was the second Red Hat club from a neighboring county to visit PCC. It was obvious from the smiles that the royal treatment enhanced feelings as well as looks.

Veteran Initiative Project (VIP) to Provide Financial Assistance to Veterans and Spouses for Education and Training

The Military Growth Task Force which is assisting communities to be impacted by expansions of military personnel at area bases has announced a program that will provide financial assistance for veterans or spouses of active duty personnel to get education and job training. Click here for the details.

Gradution Day 2010 At PCC

One hundred twenty-six individuals ranging in age from 17 to 74 walked across the stage at PCC's Ned Everett Delamar Center Friday, May 14, to receive a combined total of 153 degrees, diplomas, and certificates. This was the 43rd Commencement for the college.

Graduates performed the ritual of turning their tassels to mark the culmination of the Commencement exercises.

Sylvia Camillo was named Outstanding Student of the Year. Criminal Justice Instructor Michelle Willis was selected as Faculty Person of the Year while the college's controller, Betty Brinson was named Staff Person of the Year. Sally Belangia, Manager of First Citizens Bank in Oriental, was recognized as Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Stephanie Brackin was recognized for winning the Academic Excellence Award for 2010.

The Commencement address was given by Colonel Douglas Denn, commanding Officer for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Colonel Denn challenged the graduates to approach the future as a baseball player, embracing life's challenges with the same intensity as that of a player going to bat, realizing that a hit one out of every three times would be such a success that it would place the player in the Hall of Fame. Using famed coach Vince Lombardi as an example, he told the graduates, "The price of success is hard work."

PCC President, Dr. Cleve H. Cox, left, and Colonel Douglas Denn, Commencement Speaker, pose with Sylvia Camilo, Outstanding Student for 2010.

Wayne Brackin, Manger of Tideland Electric, appears electrified as he congratulates his wife Stephanie who was the Academic Excellence Award winner.

Balloons are also a part of the ritual.

Graduation is always a family affair.

Foundation Launches Major Fund Drive for Students

In celebrating 25 years of service to the college, the PCC Foundation has launched a major campaign to expand financial support to students. Supporters of the college are being asked to understand that now more than ever, students need help in the face of diminished public funding. The Foundation utilizes donations to provide direct assistance to students to pay for tuition, books, and other necessary fees. To contribute to this most worthwhile cause, click here.


Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Inducts 14 PCC Students



Dr. Cleve H. Cox, PCC President, welcomed guests to a candlelight service, Friday, April 30 in the Ned Everett Delamar Center to honor 14 students being inducted into the Alpha Xi Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. This year's honorees are Spencer Baldwin, Deborah Baucom, Tom Beasley, Cynthia Hill, Stephanie Hopkins, Jennifer Jewell, Angela Jones, Margaret Laverty, Shawn Lyon, , Shiekkera Smith, Lotoya Stancil, Vicki Thomas, Steven West, and Kathy Wooten. Two new PCC staff persons--Dannett Williford (past president) and Ruzalia Davis (member) participated in the program. Dr. Gena Messer-Knode and Mindy Moore served as faculty advisors for PTK and helped coordinate this event.


Summer School Book List Published

Click here to view a list of the books that will be needed for summer curriculum classes.