[Clinton, N.C.] – On Friday, November 1, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation held its 22nd annual Sampson Classic Golf tournament at Lakewood Country Club. The event brings local sportsmen and businesses together to raise funds and support for student scholarships, staff and faculty development, and other campus programs at SCC. Created in honor of…
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SCC Foundation Hosts ‘Iconic’ Campus Drive
[Clinton, N.C.] – Celebrating thirty-eight years of 100% participation from all full-time faculty & staff, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation recently held its annual Campus Drive event— an employee fundraiser launching the Foundation’s new giving year. This October, hires dressed to the theme of ‘Music Icons,’ uniting to donate and pledge support for student…
Foundation Awards Fall 2024 Mini-Grants
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each semester, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation awards funds through its mini-grant program to faculty & staff projects that plan to enhance the mission of SCC, but are ineligible to be covered by state budget resources. In October 2024, the Foundation named Lynn Freeman-Sankey; Department Chair of Education & Director of…
SCC’s Heavy Equipment Program Partners with GFL for 3-Day Training
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program recently completed an immersive 3-day training session at Sampson County’s GFL Environmental Landfill. Thanks to the partnership with GFL, students had the invaluable opportunity to work one-on-one with seasoned operators on site– gaining hands-on, real-world instruction with large-scale equipment specific to the industry. Topics…
SCC ADN Program Achieves 100% on NCLEX, Graduates Largest Class in History
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program received a 100% pass rate on the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Totaling the largest class in program history, all 58 Spring graduates are now able to begin practice as entry-level nurses. The ADN curriculum at…
Viking Spotlight: Angela Corbett Thrives in WBL
[Clinton, N.C.]— Angela Corbett is an Associate in General Occupational Technology (GOT) student at Sampson Community College (SCC) who also participates in the College’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program— returning to school while balancing full-time work, motherhood, and college courses. A 1985 graduate of Dunn High School, Corbett decided to pursue higher education at SCC in…
SCC Recognizes Faculty & Staff for Service
Since 1967, Sampson Community College (SCC) has been blessed with dedicated employees who continue to create an educational atmosphere where students can truly, ‘Begin Here, Go Anywhere.’ On Monday, current faculty & staff members were recognized for milestone years of service with SCC, ranging from 5 to over 30 years on campus. 5 years: Michael…
Fire Spotlight: Dyllan Edge Serves with Fayetteville FD
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) currently serves as the N.C. Department of Insurance Delivery Agency for Sampson County encompassing Firefighter, Driver Operator, Aerial, and Technical Rescue Specialties. One of the first cadets to graduate from SCC’s Fire Academy, Dyllan Edge now serves with the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) after obtaining his Fire I…
SCC Reappoints BOT Members, Welcomes Strickland
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Tuesday, July 9, Sampson Community College (SCC) reappointed two faithful members to the Board of Trustees (BOT): Sandra Carroll and Herb Sanderson, while also swearing in new member, Clay Strickland for 2024-2028. SCC is governed by a volunteer board of twelve trustees appointed by the governor, the Sampson County Board of…
SCC Earns Accreditation Reaffirmation from SACSCOC
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce that it has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)— joining the 2024 class of reaffirmed colleges and universities in December. This reaffirmation will provide regional accreditation to SCC throughout the next ten years. Accreditation…
Fire Spotlight: Rebecca Lee Serves with Clinton FD
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) currently serves as the N.C. Department of Insurance Delivery Agency for Sampson County encompassing Firefighter, Driver Operator, Aerial, and Technical Rescue Specialties. A former Fire Academy cadet, Rebecca Lee now serves with the Clinton Fire Department (CFD) after graduating from SCC in 2024. Obtaining her high school diploma…
Viking Spotlight: ADN Student Ashley McKean Shares Surrogacy Journey
[Clinton, N.C.] – Ashley McKean is a student at Sampson Community College (SCC) currently enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. As she’s worked towards completing her degree, McKean has balanced being a mother-of-three, working a full-time job with her father-in-law’s business, and also serving as a surrogate. A graduate of Penn Foster Online…
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