[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is enhancing hands-on learning by using live actors in psychiatric nursing simulations. Students engage with a live actor portraying a patient, simulating real-world scenarios in a controlled setting. Megan Callahan, Simulation Coordinator, aims to create “immersive, hands-on learning experiences that push students to think…
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SCC Truck Drivers Train with NC Trucking Association’s Virtual Simulation
[Clinton, N.C.]– In September, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training Program had a unique opportunity to train on the North Carolina Trucking Association’s one-of-a-kind $4.5 million driving simulation trailer. This state-of-the-art technology offers a realistic, safe environment to simulate critical on-the-road challenges. “The NCTA simulator allows us to immerse students in real-world…
SCC Board of Trustees Recognizes Long-Standing Service of Maynor & Jones
[Clinton, N.C.]– The Sampson Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees honored the service and dedication of two esteemed individuals at their monthly meeting on September 10, 2024. Vivian Maynor was recognized for her years of commitment and leadership as a board member. Her service has been instrumental in guiding the college through significant growth and…
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 Launches CCP Transportation Program, Partners with Sampson Co. Schools
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of a new transportation program in partnership with Sampson County Schools (SCS). The service aims to remove one of the major barriers to education— lack of transportation— by offering a convenient and dependable way for Career & College Promise (CCP) students to commute…
SCC Begins Construction on North-Kitchin Connector Building
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the beginning of construction on its North-Kitchin Connector building, a new project aimed at enhancing campus by acting as a crucial link between the two facilities. The Connector is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a seamless transition between the two buildings, promoting…
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 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…
SCC Hosts Sampson Summer Bridge Students on Campus for Learning Immersion
[Clinton, N.C.]– The Sampson Summer Bridge Program (2SB), a transformative initiative funded by a three-year grant from Dominion Energy and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), recently provided its students with an enriching on-campus experience. This program, dedicated to bridging the gap for underrepresented high school students seeking higher education in Science, Technology,…
Viking Spotlight: Nikita Baggett Graduates from Human Services Technology
[Clinton, N.C.] – A Spring 2024 graduate of Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Human Services Technology program, Nikita Baggett returned to school at SCC in 2022 to obtain her Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, upon recommendation from an SCC staff member who, “changed her life.” Graduating from Midway High School in 2005, Baggett enrolled at…
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