With the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced robotics in manufacturing, preparing our workforce to work with these technologies is critical. That’s why Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is working to align its training programs with Industry 4.0, what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The college recently received a National Science Foundation three-year grant of […]
While the world continues to navigate the post-pandemic workplace, cybercriminals have taken advantage of the growing trend of remote working and learning. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is trying to stay ahead of would-be hackers. Thanks to a $50,000 state grant, the college is upgrading its cybersecurity system with a server that focuses on identifying potential security […]
Ryan Cox, Criminal Justice department chair at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», recently completed the Advising Leadership Academy hosted by the North Carolina Community College System Office. During the yearlong intensive training, participants were required to attend four professional development sessions and complete a yearlong Moodle course. Moodle is the primary course management system used for the […]
The Division of College and Career Readiness at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is among NC community colleges that are leading the way in developing new strategies for training instructors. Desmond Sykes, College and Career Readiness (CCR) instructor, completed an intensive train-the-trainer program earlier this year. Among other requirements, he developed an onboarding professional development system for […]
An Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» instructor and staff member along with advisors to a student organization received special awards from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Foundation at the college’s fall semester kickoff held in August. Laura Otrimski, psychology instructor, received the 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award. In announcing the award, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» President Dr. Greg McLeod said, “Thirteen years ago, […]
Laura Otrimski, psychology instructor at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», recently had the best day ever. She received not one but two teaching awards during the fall semester kickoff for college employees held August 14. During a morning session, she received the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award. Later, during an awards luncheon, she received the 2023 […]
For one Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» alumna, the college experience didn’t end at graduation. Cassidy Ingram completed Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Surgical Technology program in December 2022. Earlier this year, she joined Suzi Shippen-Wagner, program chair of Surgical Technology, on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. They spent a week there, assisting in cataract surgery on patients in […]
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Relay for Life team exceeded its fundraising goal of $1,000 and raised $1,282 for Relay for Life. Relay for Life of Edgecombe County was held June 10 at Tarboro High School. Shown from left at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Relay for Life tent are Varnell Kinnin and Karin Ruffin, chair of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» […]
Kevin Strickland (right), construction instructor at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», leads a recent construction class. Summer semester classes began May 23 and end August 3. Registration is underway for fall semester classes, which begin August 17. Contact successcenter@edgecombe.edu to enroll today!
Instructors in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Division of College and Career Readiness (CCR) recently earned Career Pathways Leadership credentials. The instructors received training at the Coalition of Adult Basic Education Conference in April. Training focused on academic achievement, building partnerships, career planning, funding, professional development, program design and delivery, sector identification, and employer engagement. “Career Pathways […]
