Randolph Community College Foundation

Mission

The RCC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides a margin of excellence for Randolph Community College by building a strong relationship with the local community, acquiring and managing contributions, and funding activities which support the College.

Governance

The RCC Foundation is a 501(c)3 corporation and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board elects up to 21 members to staggered 3-year terms. In addition, there are six appointed Directors who serve by virtue of their position with Randolph Community College.

Services and Programs

Curriculum Scholarships

The RCC Foundation has numerous scholarship funds to assist Curriculum students with their educational goals. The Foundation will award over $99,000 in scholarship funds during the 2007-2008 school year.

High School Achievement Scholarships

A High School Achievement Scholarship is awarded to one senior at each public high school in Randolph County. The scholarship pays full in-state tuition and fees for two semesters of enrollment in a Curriculum program at Randolph Community College.

Continuing Education Scholarships

Continuing Education Scholarships also are available through the RCC Foundation to assist students who are enrolled in occupational training through RCC’s Continuing Education division. The maximum award amount is $200. $10,000 will be awarded to Continuing Education students in 2007-2008.

Foundation Ambassador Program

Each year the RCC Foundation invites students meeting specific program requirements to apply and selects four students to serve as Foundation Ambassadors. Ambassadors serve the College by assisting with campus tours and special events. They also promote RCC and the Foundation on campus, in middle and high schools, and in the community. In return for their service, Ambassadors receive full in-state tuition and fees for the summer, fall, and spring semesters plus a $200 book allowance in RCC’s Campus Store. They also are supplied with a blazer and name tag for their uniform. At the end of their term they receive a reference letter from the RCC Foundation that is suitable for inclusion in a résumé package.

The 2007-2008 Ambassadors and their programs of study are:

    Sarah Moore - Office Systems Technology
    Jennifer Schober - Pre-Major Business Administration
    William Smith - Networking Technology
    Maria Torres-Garcia - Associate in Arts (College Transfer)

College Innovation Fund

The RCC Foundation invites students, faculty, and staff to apply for College Innovation Fund grants for innovative projects that fall outside of RCC’s operating budget. Applications are accepted quarterly and reviewed by a committee that makes its recommendation to the Foundation Board. Typically, the maximum award amount is $2,500. $12,000 is available for CIF grants during the 2007-2008 year.

Program Support

  • The RCC Foundation provides a variety of program support funds to bridge the gap between the needs of the College and the state operating budget.
  • Endowed funds exist with the RCC Foundation to benefit Associate Degree Nursing, Photography Technology, Interior Design, and Machining Technology. Earnings from these endowed funds may be used in these programs as needed. The principal balance remains in the fund.
  • The Foundation also holds various designated funds to benefit other programs such as Criminal Justice Technology, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, and others. All money in designated funds may be used in these programs as needed.
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