For the past several years, Amanda Raynor has been committed to helping create lasting memories and rich experiences for students at Sampson Community College. As the Student Engagement Coordinator, Raynor interacts with students regularly and creates meaningful relationships. Now, as the College settles into a new normal, Raynor’s passion for student engagement persists. Raynor first…
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Cheyenne is the Public Information Officer and Marketing Coordinator at Sampson Community College. She shares news about students, alumni, and events around campus. Cheyenne also creates video content for the College and can be seen taking and editing photographs as well.
SCC Secures Funding for Creation of Sampson Trades Center
[CLINTON, N.C.] – Last week, the Golden LEAF Foundation announced $12.2 million in funding, included was a $1 million grant for Sampson Community College, solidifying the College’s plan for the renovation and development of the Sampson Trades Center. The grant, along with several other investments, allows for the expansion of vocational trades education and opportunities…
Summer Registration Set to Begin at SCC
On Monday, April 13, summer registration opens for returning, new, and special credit students at Sampson Community College. For several students and faculty members, the move to online courses was brand new territory. Now, Sampson Community College continues to move forward in the same manner—by offering all coursework completely online for Summer 2020. Payment for…
King Creates Bridge Between Industry and Classroom
After 22 years of working in the industry, Industrial Systems Technology instructor, Durwood King, decided to trade in his years in the work place for the classroom. In 2011, King began teaching courses in the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at Sampson Community College. Now, he teaches in the degree program as well, sharing…
Martinez Goes from Top Student to Essential Employee
Francisco Martinez discovered hands-on, problem-solving style work was his niche as early as high school. As a student at Union High School, Martinez was introduced to agriculture mechanics and basic carpentry courses and his passion slowly began to blossom. When he began his courses at Sampson Community College, he found a home in the Industrial…
Student Services Welcomes New Staff
On April 1, the Student Services department at Sampson Community College welcomed three new staff members, Kaylan Sinclair, Stephanie Gore, and Maxwell Virgil. Dean of Student Services, Blair Hairr, says she’s excited to welcome passionate employees to the team. She commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Maxwell, Kaylan, and Stephanie to SCC. During their interviews,…
CCP Students Named Marshals for First Time in Program’s History
For the first time since its inception, students from the Career and College Promise Program (CCP) at Sampson Community College met the criteria to be selected as marshals for graduation. The students, Katie Bauman and Olivia Gillespie, both attend Clinton High School. There are three requirements for meeting the criteria of being selected as a…
SCC Students and Faculty Return to Class
On March 30, students and faculty at Sampson Community College returned to academics, though it was in a very different format. All classes returned in an online format, with a few exceptions, which was brand new territory for some students and faculty members at the College. Over the past few weeks of preparation, faculty and staff across…
SCC Operating Under Alternate Hours
Sampson Community College remains open using an alternate operations model for instruction and services. The campus is open for business Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Friday. Staff are available on campus or from home by phone and email during these hours. Faculty are available by phone, email and…
Student Resources and Services
In anticipation of courses resuming next week, we encourage all Vikings to become familiar with the resources available. Course delivery may have changed, but faculty and staff commitment to learning has not. There are several services still available to students remotely. Check out a few of these key resources available to students during this time….
Online Learning Tips for Students
Like many schools and students, Sampson Community College is preparing to transition its courses online. For some Vikings, both instructors and students alike, this can feel like uncharted territory. Across campus, various people have stepped up in big ways to help prepare the faculty. Workshops and webinars have been held to ensure that all parties…
Food Pantry Provides ‘Fuel’ For Students, Despite Limited Access to Campus
With Sampson Community College restricting access for students, the staff knows there’s a likelihood that some students experience food insecurity without access to campus resources. Student Engagement Coordinator, Amanda Raynor, compiled bags from the Viking Fuel Food Pantry to give to these students, faculty, and staff. Raynor says that the unknown threat of the novel…
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