About RCC

Randolph Community College, Asheboro, NC

Both credit and noncredit classes are offered at Randolph Community College, which is situated near the geographic center of North Carolina, adjacent to the ancient mountains in the area known as the Uwharries. The College is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue in Asheboro. To reach the Asheboro Campus take the McDowell Road exit off Highway 220 Bypass (Future I-73/I-74), just south of the interchange with Highways 64 and 49. The College is 26 miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Interstate Highways 40 and 85, making it accessible from all parts of the state. Follow this link for more information about the Asheboro Campus of Randolph Community College .

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Archdale Center

Noncredit classes in Occupational Extension, Community Service, Basic Skills, and Business & Industry Training, as well as a limited number of credit classes are offered at RCC’s Archdale Center. The center is located at 110 Park Drive in Creekside Park off U.S. Highway 311, approximately 1.5 miles south of I-85. Follow this link for more information about RCC’s Archdale Center.

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RCC Board of Trustees

James M. Campbell Jr., Board Chair
F. Mac Sherrill, Board Vice Chair
J. Keith Crisco
Robert B. Davis
John M. Freeze
James P. Hill Jr.
Lillian B. Jordan
Martha P. Judge
Jack C. Lail
Dr. Alan S. Luria
Fred E. Meredith
Dr. R. Andrews Sykes
Charles Skeen, SGA President, nonvoting member

The College

Randolph Community College, a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, comprehensive, community college established to serve the citizens of Randolph County. The College began operation in 1962 as a joint city-county industrial education center under the direction of the Trades and Industrial Division, Department of Vocational Education. The North Carolina legislature in 1963 established a separate system of community colleges and the College became part of that system.

Since opening its doors in 1962 as Randolph Industrial Education Center, the College has seen many changes including

• three name changes—Randolph Technical Institute, Randolph Technical College, and Randolph Community College,

• facilities expansion—from 33,000 square feet to more than 282,000 square feet on two campuses in Asheboro and Archdale, and

• enrollment growth—from 75 students to more than 3,015 credit and 8,880 noncredit students.

The College is approved by the North Carolina Community College System under the State Board of Community Colleges, as specified in Chapter 115D of the General Statutes of North Carolina. The College Board of Trustees has been granted authority to award the Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Arts degrees, vocational diplomas, and certificates by the North Carolina Community College System and the State Board of Community Colleges.

Continuing Education curricula include a state-approved Adult High School Diploma program, General Educational Development program, and a variety of preparatory level programs. Degree, diploma, and preparatory programs (including high school) are approved for veterans.

As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Randolph Community College offers occupational and adult education to meet the educational needs of the youth and adults served by the College. The College accepts men and women for enrollment in a wide variety of subjects designed to meet the changing technology and complex social development of its community.

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■ Institutional Memberships (Selected)

Randolph Community College holds membership in the following:

• American Association of Community Colleges

• Association of Community College Trustees

• North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

• North Carolina Association of Colleges & Universities

• Piedmont Triad Education Consortium

• Council for Resource Development

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

■ Vision

To be selected by the people of Randolph County as the best next step in achieving their personal educational goals.

■ Mission

To provide quality education, training, and workforce development to meet the needs of our students and community.

Strategic Plan 2007-2010

The Catalog as a Contract

This Catalog is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract. Randolph Community College reserves the right to modify, revoke, and add to College fees, regulations, or curricula at any time as defined under North Carolina Community College System, State Board of Community Colleges Guidelines.

Any changes occuring after the publication date will be reflected in the online version at www.randolph.edu/academics/catalog.php.

Accreditation

Randolph Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Randolph Community College. Randolph Community College is authorized by the State Board of Community Colleges to award the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Arts degrees. Copies of this accreditation and authorization may be obtained by contacting the director of institutional effectiveness, (336) 633-0332.

Affirmative Action

Randolph Community College offers equal employment and educational opportunities to all employees and students, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or handicap.

All inquiries and questions about Randolph Community College’s compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and/or the College’s Affirmative Action Plan may be addressed to Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator, RCC, P.O. Box 1009, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-1009.

Persons With Disabilities

Randolph Community College recognizes the barriers which confront disabled persons in access to education. RCC is an equal access institution that accommodates the needs of students with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal statutes which affirm and protect the equal opportunity rights of disabled persons, Randolph Community College will not tolerate conduct that displays hostility or aversion toward an individual because of that person’s race, skin color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.