A record 285 students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees from Beaufort County Community College last week during graduation exercises held at Washington High School. N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III gave the commencement address and cited the dedication, effort and perseverance...
Published: Sunday, May 24th, 2015 @ 3:35 am
By: Chris Downey
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The BCCC Board of Trustees recently held its Spring Retreat with the board members spending most of their time discussing our college's long-range construction needs.
Published: Sunday, March 8th, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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The icy weather this week led to the closure of our college for two days and led to a delay in the disbursement of financial aid checks to our students. I hope this did not cause too much of a hardship but I certainly didn't want to risk the lives of our students, faculty and staff traveling on...
Published: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 @ 3:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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What is the contribution that Beaufort County Community College makes to the region's economy? A new report demonstrating the economic value of Beaufort County Community College and community colleges across the state is scheduled to be released next week. This is the first time in about...
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 12:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Here's a look at BCCC events happening on campus and in the community
Published: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 @ 4:01 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College today announced a $248,302 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to upgrade the equipment used in the Welding Technology Program at BCCC.
Published: Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 @ 1:40 am
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Community College is a finalist in STANLEY Security's Together for Safer Schools grant program. BCCC could win up to $100,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services to help secure students and facilities within the campus environment if it receives enough votes of...
Published: Saturday, January 24th, 2015 @ 7:31 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Community College will mark the completion of a new fitness trail and exercise stations with a grand opening scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, outside of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.
Published: Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 @ 9:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The members of the Senior Staff at Beaufort County Community College this week began a review and update of the capital construction plan approved by the BCCC Board of Trustees last year in order to make recommendations to the board for future construction needs. Senior Staff continued to...
Published: Saturday, January 17th, 2015 @ 9:38 am
By: Judy Jennette
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Gullfest, the spring festival at Beaufort County Community College to be held April 18 and 19, will feature a new event for the 2015 event - the first Miss Gullfest Pageant.
Published: Monday, January 12th, 2015 @ 6:52 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Welcome back to BCCC for the start of Spring 2015 Semester! Our enrollment numbers are growing, according to a preliminary analysis by Vice President of Research and Institutional Effectiveness Jay Sullivan. As of January 7, our enrollment for spring was 2,113, an increase of 216 over the same...
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 8:47 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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As an update on the recent discussions regarding the state community college system budget for 2015-2016, I received an email from a fellow community college president following the recent State Community College Board retreat. As expected, the state board revised the recommendations made by the...
Published: Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 @ 2:25 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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When the North Carolina legislature convenes in January 2015, the North Carolina Community College Presidents and system office are expected to make a "significant pay increase" for our faculty and staff the top priority in the expansion budget - which funds new programs and expenses - for the...
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 11:04 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Beaufort County Community College hosted its first campus-wide Open House in may years on Thursday and people from across the service area took the opportunity to see what we do and how they fit. Nearly 100 people took time to tour the campus, meet with faculty and staff members and learn more about
Published: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 @ 10:09 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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Next week will be busy for students, faculty and staff at BCCC with opportunities to learn about our community and our college! On Tuesday night, BCCC is joining with the Beaufort County Schools to sponsor an education forum for Beaufort County commissioner and state legislative candidates. The...
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:43 am
By: Judy Jennette
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Beaufort County Community College is opening its doors and inviting members of the community throughout its service area to visit and learn about opportunities available to them.
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 3:48 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Whether you're making plans for college, wanting to upgrade your job skills or looking for a new hobby or interest, you'll fit in at BCCC.
Published: Sunday, September 14th, 2014 @ 11:02 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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If you have a hobby or a profession that you would love to share, then our Division of Continuing Education needs you!
Published: Monday, September 1st, 2014 @ 2:42 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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After a brief hiatus for the summer, I'm happy to report that Tansey Topics is back.
Published: Monday, August 18th, 2014 @ 12:14 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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I hope everyone had a nice and safe Fourth of July holiday, despite the appearance of Hurricane Arthur. This week, as many of us return to our offices, we continue the task of preparing for a new semester at Beaufort County Community College.
Published: Sunday, July 13th, 2014 @ 11:08 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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BCCC's Automobile Club will sell barbecued chicken plates 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, behind Building 2 on the BCCC campus. Proceeds will benefit the victims of the recent tornado outbreak.
Published: Saturday, May 10th, 2014 @ 12:01 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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Beaufort County Community College broke ground this week on a new walking trail that will give the community a convenient place to exercise and enjoy nature at the same time.
Published: Thursday, April 24th, 2014 @ 7:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Duke Energy this week announced that Beaufort County Community College has been awarded $141,029 to buy equipment for a new Industrial Maintenance Program at BCCC.
Published: Sunday, March 9th, 2014 @ 8:22 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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The latest in equipment and training for careers in advanced manufacturing will be on display to the public at Beaufort County Community College Tuesday, April 8, as part of Advanced Manufacturing Awareness Week.
Published: Friday, March 7th, 2014 @ 12:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vice President of Continuing Education Chet Jarman, Director of EMS Programs Steve Taylor and I met with the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners this week to advise them of training opportunities available at BCCC for first responders.
Published: Monday, December 9th, 2013 @ 7:51 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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BCCC was notified this week by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust week that it will be awarded a $150,000 grant to build a one-mile walking trail.
Published: Sunday, October 27th, 2013 @ 12:10 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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