Keeping the college up-to-date | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Washington, NC     The faculty and staff of Beaufort County Community College work constantly to ensure that the college keeps up with the times. From updating equipment to fostering student success, these are just a few of the initiatives in the works at BCCC.

    Keeping equipment and technology up to date on campus is an ongoing challenge, but an important one, as students need to be familiar with the equipment and tools that they'll be using once they enter the workforce. In recent months, BCCC has purchased law enforcement vehicles for the BLET program, while the Business and Industrial Technology Division has added new virtual welding machines and a precision robotic arm.

    Through the Success NC program, the college is working with other community colleges to initiate statewide policies that foster student success and develop new performance-based student success measures. The goals are to increase the number of students leaving with a job-ready credential, provide increased student access to post-secondary education and training programs, and continually improve the rigor, relevance and quality of all academic and training programs.

    In Continuing Education, class and program offerings are frequently revised and updated, and more and more new courses are being offered online. Many Small Business Center seminars can be viewed online through a live streaming service.

    BCCC is also developing a completely new website and utilizing new software and technology applications to streamline coordination and processes across campus. The new web portal is being designed from the ground up using best practices and ensuring compliance with ADA regulations. SharePoint is being used to improve accessibility of documents, forms and content both on- and off-campus. Other software improvements include grant management and reporting, as well as research and reporting tools for monitoring the college's performance metrics.

    New ideas and input are always needed, and the BCCC Foundation welcome new and current members to an orientation session on Aug. 5 to bring in fresh perspectives on scholarship fundraising and events. The college's Board of Trustees also had several new members appointed this summer. Interaction with the community is a two-way street, and the college brings in students and members of the community on a regular basis to discuss local topics and areas of concern with staff and faculty. Currently out for bid is a project to install an electronic sign that will help keep the public informed about campus news and events, as well as weather-related closings and hurricane evacuation routes.

    Keeping BCCC up to date as a college is not a goal with an endpoint, it's an ongoing mission. The faculty and staff are continually working to improve the experience and outcomes for the benefit of its students.

    Contact: Jules Norwood
         Public Relations Coordinator

    Beaufort County Community College

     (252) 940-6387  •  Jules.Norwood@BeaufortCCC.edu

    Beaufort County Community College is a public, comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.