[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…
Viking Spotlight: Maria Contreras Earns Student Ambassador Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each year, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation selects eligible students to participate in the College’s Ambassador Scholarship Program. For the 2024-2025 academic year, four students were chosen to serve as Student Ambassadors, one of them being Maria Contreras, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student at SCC. Established in 2010 by the…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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