[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) welcomed key leaders from the John M. Belk Endowment on November 13, as part of the Endowment’s initiative to visit all 58 community colleges across North Carolina. The delegation included Chuck Kaylor, Vice President and Chief of Staff; Mike Krause, Managing Director; MC Belk Pilon, President and Board…
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SCC’s CCR Program Earns Top 10 Rankings Statewide
[Clinton, N.C.] – With the completion of state and federal reporting, in October 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) was recognized among the top 5 College & Career Readiness (CCR) programs in North Carolina for the highest number of high-school equivalency (HSE) graduates and post-test rate. SCC also ranked in the top 10 for measurable skill…
SCC Commences Construction on Activity Center Expansion
[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction on a 12,000-square-foot addition to the Activity Center, scheduled to begin this week. This expansion will provide much-needed space for academic classes, student activities, and college events, enhancing the college’s ability to support its growing community. SCC expresses its sincere…
Local Golfers Raise Funds for Scholarships at Sampson Classic
[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…
SCC Honors Medical Assisting Instructors & Program Success During MA Awareness Week
[CLINTON, N.C.] – As part of Medical Assistant Awareness Week, Sampson Community College (SCC) celebrates its Medical Assisting (MA) Program, which has been preparing students for crucial roles in healthcare since 2016. The program’s success is driven by the passion and dedication of its instructors, including Department Chair Misti Wood, whose journey into medical assisting…
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 Nursing Program Enhances Training for Psych Rotation
[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…
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…
High-Cost Healthcare Expansion Grant Enhances SCC EMS Program
[Clinton, N.C.] – The EMS program at Sampson Community College (SCC) has made significant strides forward, thanks to the award of a North Carolina Community College (NCCC) High-Cost Healthcare Grant. This grant, designed to support schools with the startup or expansion costs of new or existing programs, has provided SCC with the resources needed to…
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…
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…
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