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Pamlico
Community College is in coastal Pamlico County, NC. Using
the navigation menu at left, visit the college online.
Learn about the Curriculum programs and Continuing
Education classes. Students can learn more about the departments
of the college, including Learning
Resources, Student Services, the College Catalog,
Admissions and Financial
Aid.
New Course - Seeking the Light Bulb Effect from Welding Sparks
For Shawn Carawan, PCC Continuing Education welding instructor, it's not the sparks from a welder that excite him, but the glow from a light bulb that is his ultimate reward. According to Carawan, "When I teach, I'm always looking for that light bulb effect. That happens when a student who has struggled to grasp a concept or learn a skill has finally got it. I like to see people learn."
From the beginning novice to the more experienced welder, Carawan will teach a class that will cover both stick and mig welding Tuesday and Thursday evenings July 14 - September 17. No matter the skill level, one could find this course useful for home or farm welding jobs as well as provide entry level experience for those seeking jobs as welders. To learn more and to register, click here.
Open House - New Student Orientation
Last Day
June 30, 2009, ten years after becoming president of Pamlico Community College, Dr. Marion Altman logged his last day of work before beginning his retirement on July 1.
Traditional stories speak of highlights like building additions, curriculum expansion and enrollment growth under a president's tenure, all of which could be noted here. But in an office cleared of wall hangings with the exception of the framed copy of the college mission, Dr. Altman summed up his legacy in very powerful but simple words as he took a call from a New Bern Sun Journal reporter interviewing him about his retirement plans.
Instead of taking his last day off using vacation time, he was in his office and said as he took the call from the reporter,
"I plowed to the end of the row."
Dr. Altman sent the following message to the college faculty and staff which the PCC website staff shares on his behalf.
"As Bob Hope always sang at the close of a show ... Thanks for the Memories!
God Bless Each of You!
Marion Altman and Family
Nawleans, Bourbon Street, and Mardi Gras - On Campus in the Ned Everett Delamar Center, July 11
Are you 65 yet? If not, surely you are hoping that someday you will be. Did you know that Pamlico County has one of the highest rates per capita in North Carolina of citizens over 65? And did you know that a Pamlico County version of Mardi Gras to be held at Pamlico Community College's Ned Everett Delamar Center, Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 PM will provide the means to make life better for the county's seniors? Click here and scroll down for the story.
Audrey Kates Bailey Comments About Student Leaders
Audrey Kates Bailey, Media and Public Information Director for the
NC Community College System Office, recently moderated a panel of community college administrative and student leaders covering a variety of topics. The panel was part of the 2009-10 Student Leadership Institute. Ieshia Squires and Jennifer Jewel have been honored to attend this year on behalf of Pamlico Community College.
Bailey observed, "I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion that had State Board member Jimmie Ford, President Lawrence Rouse of James Sprunt, and Stanly VP Russ Sharples answering some pointed questions from students.
The experience was invigorating for me because I witnessed first-hand the passion these students have for their education. I could feel their desire to enhance the education experience for themselves and their fellow students. These students asked great questions and engaged in serious discussion about important issues.
I spent a little extra time with Ieshia Squires from Pamlico Community College and was very impressed. She introduced me and asked some great questions during the presentation.
Spending time with students is a great reminder of the real purpose of all we do."
Topics covered in the panel discussion were,
Why is out-of-state tuition so high and what is the process to qualify for in-state tuition?
What is happening with early college and dual enrollment - will the budget affect these programs?
A concern about young students on campus (security, interaction with older students, etc.)
Why isn't Electroneurodiagnostic Technology offered at other colleges?
How to attract high school students directly to community colleges
Creating Success Initiative - is it still on?
What is there to specifically attract older persons who are laid off?
Will community college schedules ever coincide with public school schedules?
Job placement rates for graduates.
Future of new buildings on campuses.
Green initiative (Code Green)
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