NC Senator Richard Burr made a visit to Mayland Community College on August 24. The Senator toured the college’s Main Campus and viewed a demonstration of the simulation lab located in the Health Sciences Building. Pictured are Executive Director of Mayland’s Foundation Laura Laughridge, Dean of the Health Sciences Programs Sheryl Young, Health Sciences instructor and lab coordinator Kimberly Burr, MCC nursing student Jessica Hollifield, Senator Burr, MCC nursing students Kayla Pate, Brittany Shelton, Harvey Bates, and MCC President Dr. Suzanne Owens in the simulation lab.

Richard Heaton turned 48 in February, and made one of the hardest decisions of his life- he picked up the phone and called Mayland Community College’s Basic Skills Department and asked if they could help him learn how to read. Pictured at left is Heaton and Basic Skills instructor Joel Nelson.
 
                          Heaton Takes Big Step at MCC

When he was a little boy, Richard Heaton would take a wire and hook his little red wagon to his bicycle. He would ride up and down the roads collecting drink bottles and sold them for five cents each at Billy Hughes Country Store. He continues to live in Mitchell County and has lead a good life, but there was one challenge Heaton worked to overcome. Heaton turned 48 in February and made one of the hardest decisions of his life- he picked up the phone and called Mayland Community College’s Basic Skills Department and asked if they could help him learn how to read.

Heaton was the third of six children, and grew up in Tempie Mountain in Spruce Pine. Today, standing well over 6’2”, he reflected back to his first year in elementary school.

“After the first grade, I could tell I was having trouble with learning to read,” said Heaton. “Working with numbers was easier for me. I could not understand how the letters made words. In elementary school I had a very special teacher, Mrs. McKinney, who was so kind and patient to me, but I still just couldn’t grasp the concepts like the other students.”

So, as the school years passed, Heaton helped keep the gym, hall floors, and classrooms clean and painted.

“I recall one time we painted the girl’s bathroom black because the girls would write on the walls.” said Heaton. “I loved working, so I was happy. I loved everybody and made friends easily.”

Growing up Heaton worked at Western Auto and also with Lester Cook, a well-known and respected carpenter.

“He was so good to me, and let me follow him around on the job,” said Heaton. “I learned a lot from him.”

From the time he was 15 and all through high school, he worked for Lee’s Rides when they brought the carnival to town.

“I would help set-up the rides and then break them down when the week was over,” said Heaton. “I also worked at the old Carolina Theater in the control room, splicing movies and running the projector for Roger Garland. I also helped Tom Cooper at the Drive In Theater.”

Heaton also enjoyed helping people. He assisted a friend who was bed fast and helped mow his elderly neighbors’ yards.

“I have a big mower with lots of attachments,” said Heaton. “My yard is small so I don’t mind helping my elderly neighbors take care of their places. “

Heaton also enjoys gardening and spending weekends with his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.

Today, Heaton says he loves his job as a transfer machine mechanic at the Hickory Springs Corporation in Burnsville. Heaton operates a computerized system that indicates the proper setting of codes determining the various sizes of Hickory Springs products. He has been employed there for eight years. The corporation and his co-workers appreciate and value Heaton as a vital member of their team.

In December of 2009, Heaton took one of the most courageous steps of his life when he picked up the phone and called Mayland Community College’s Adult Education Program.

“How do I get started in your classes?” asked Heaton. “I have never been able to read and I want to learn.”

True to his determined, positive, hard-working nature, Heaton proved himself once again to be a winner, a hero as a loyal and devoted student.

According to his instructors, Heaton always had a smile and an encouraging word for everyone. He had an abundance of wisdom and knowledge and shared interesting learning experiences and valuable life lessons with his class.

“Sometimes I would have a few slow days when the lessons were harder for me,” said Heaton. “I would study and work harder and think about them a lot at home. When I understood the material, I would take off learning again. Sometimes the words are not easy. You have to break down the words, divide them, and then reading gets easier and becomes fun.”

Heaton believes that it is never too late to learn.

“Once I gathered the courage to pick up the phone and call Mayland, everything changed for me,” said Heaton. “After going to class twice, I loved it. I learned the grammar rules and how words are spelled. I learned about vowels and why certain letters do not make any sound at all. Reading started making sense to me, and I look forward to learning more and more everyday.”

And yes, after all the hard work and dedication- Richard Heaton learned to read!

Heaton is excited about his advancements and intends to continue attending Mayland classes and learning as he encourages others to experience the rewards and fun that comes along with being able to read.

“Learning to read at Mayland has opened up a whole new life for me and my family,” said Heaton.

Both Heaton’s wife and daughter earned their GED credentials at Mayland and his daughter is currently enrolled in curriculum classes at the college.

Heaton said the most important characteristics of the teachers at Mayland are that they respect and encourage students.

“They brag about the student’s progress and are genuinely interested in each person,” said Heaton. “The teachers are patient and fun to work with. All of the teachers are good at explaining the material and the lessons are interesting for adults.”

“I believe God has a plan for us all,” said Heaton “and maybe this is my purpose now, to encourage other adults to come to Mayland to learn to read or improve their reading. skills”

September is National Literacy month and Mayland Community College’s Basic Skills & Adult Education Department will active promoting literacy at various locations as well as on Mayland’s campuses throughout the month. Anyone interested in improving your reading skills can join the FREE MCC Adult Education “Learning to Read” class. For more information contact Joyce Boone at 1-800-462-9526 or 765-7351, ext. 291.

 MCC Announces Summer 2010 President’s List

Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for Summer Semester 2010.

President’s List students are those who earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average (GPA) and completed at least 12 credit hours:

Tammy R. Connor
Crystal G. Dellinger
Bobbie F. Ernst
Vanessa K. Wallace

MCC Announces Honor Roll for Summer 2010

 Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for the Summer 2010 semester.

 Honor’s List students are those who earned at least a 3.5 grade-point-average (GPA) and completed at least 6-11 credit hours: 

 Kira E. Ackley, Isaiah B. Aldridge, Aaron J. Autrey, Billy F. Aycoth, Kasey R. Barnett, Justin A. Barnhill, Michael C. Barnhill, Heather N. Beam, Johnny D. Benfield, Ronald B. Bishop, Sharon K. Blankenship Tiffany D. Boone, Penny N. Brinkley, Tommie S. Buchanan, Patricia J. Buesser, Savannah R. Burleson, Clint A. Carlson, Shanna T. Clark, Jessica L. Clawson, Laney A. Comer, Kayla S. Cook, Savannah C. Cornett, Melanie R. Cranford, Barbara P. Crews, Sondra M. Crocker, Stacy N. Curry, Brittany E. Daeges, April D. Daniels, Taylor S. Dellinger, Pamela L. Donnahoo, Lindsey M. Duncan, Laura A. Elsaesser, John L. Evans, Darrell D. Forbes, Melinda S. Fox, Taylor N. Fox, Brian E. Franklin, Larry E. Fuller, Tiffany A Gage, Regina S. Gardin, Keith J. Gardner, Kelly D. Gibson, Windy J. Grindstaff, Justin D. Holmes, Jessica B. Honeycutt, Teresa Y. Honeycutt, Brittney N. Howell, Carrie H. Hughes, Allison N. Huskins, Jessica L. Huskins, Sharon F. Huskins, Tammy M. Jackson, Charity H. Johnson, Marshal P. Kelly, Ashlyn M. Kirkpatrick, Jennifer T. Laws, Joy K. Laws, Lori M. Lorenzo, Gerald W. Lyons, Marjorie L. Mason, Joshua A. Mathis, Roland W. McBride, Cindy M. McCurry, Ashley A. McIntosh, Cara R. McKinney, Joshua D. McKinney, Sherry A. McKinney, Melanie D. McMahan, Joyce N. McMillon, Mary D. Morris, Brittany D. Murdock, Tammy M. Nanney, Sarah N. Osborne, Zachery N. Page,

Bridgette D. Poore, Ginger G. Rathbone, Ryan I. Ray, Shanna L. Ray, Tina L. Ray, Amber N. Reed, Jessica N. Reed, Scott D. Revis, Charles J. Rhyne, Joshua J. Robinson, Ramona G. Robinson, Amberly R. Rogers, Sadie L. Rogers, Steven K. Scharf, Jeremy L. Stevens, David H. Street, Frank J. Szymelewicz, Nick A. Tipton, Kayla M. Vinson, Beverly A. Ward, Samantha L. Webb, Polly A. Whitson, Joseph G. Williams, Sarah E. Williams, Jerri E. Wiseman, Gaelle M. Wolff, Julia L. Woodard, Amanda L. Woodby, and Cynthia L. Woody.
 

Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, wife Lucille, and staff visited Mayland Community College while he was touring the western part of North Carolina on August 16. The Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Dalton, and staff toured the college’s campus and also visited with the Mayland Early College High School staff and students. Dalton also spoke at a Small Business Roundtable in Spruce Pine earlier that morning. Pictured is Mayland Community College President Dr. Suzanne Owens, Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, and wife Lucille Dalton on Mayland’s Main Campus.

Pictured clockwise are Mayland Community College HVAC students Robert Randolph, Glenn Duncan, and Becky McCurry.

NEW Continuing Education HVAC Program a Success!

Mayland Community College’s Continuing Education Department offered its first HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) certification class this summer. The class had 15 students and of those 15 students, seven of them chose to sit for the NC State Refrigeration Board Certification Exam.

All seven students received state certification at some level. Four of those students received the highest-level possible offered by the Board, which is Universal Certification.

The second HVAC class, which began on August 18, will run through January. With the completion of this 120-hour in-depth course, students should gain confidence to continue to pursue their education, have new job opportunities, and improve their overall quality of life.

Instructor and Mayland maintenance department employee, Russell Silvers, teaches the HVAC class.

Mayland is working to develop this program into a curriculum program in the near future to provide additional opportunities to its service community.

Motorcycle Poker Run Each year a scholarship recipient is chosen to use funds raised during this event to help fund their educational expenses while at Mayland. This year’s recipient is cancer survivor and cosmetology student Elizabeth Fox. For the 2010 Mayland Community College Motorcycle Poker Run Event Harding’s Landscaping & Maintenance of Spruce Pine and Wal-Mart of Spruce Pine served as corporate sponsors. Additional 2010 community sponsors included: Advanced Auto of Spruce Pine; Bonnie & Clyde’s Restaurant of Loafer’s Glory; CarQuest of Newland; DT’s Blue Ridge Java of Spruce Pine; El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant of Spruce Pine;Flick Video of Spruce Pine; Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club; Grassy Creek Hardware; Helen’s Restaurant of Bakersville; Ingles of Newland; Janet Colvin; Lee’s Country Café of Bakersville; Lynn McKinney; MCC Cosmetology Department;

NAPA Auto Parts of Newland; NAPA Auto Parts of Spruce Pine; Paul Dover; People’s Furniture of Spruce Pine; Pizza Hut of Spruce Pine; Sandy Pierce; Special Additions of Banner Elk; Tri-County Builders Supply; Upper Street Café of Spruce Pine; Value Print of Spruce Pine; Western Sizzlin of Spruce Pine; and the YMCA of Avery County. Their generosity and community involvement helped make this event a huge success. Pictured is Executive Director of the MCC Foundation Laura Laughridge with poker hand winner and motorcycle run participant Kevin Melton at the end of the ride.

Pictured from left to right is the MCC Foundation Executive Director Laura Laughridge, Coins for College scholarship recipient Carrie Hughes, and Scholarship Coordinator Martha Huskins.

Carrie Hughes Wins Coins for College scholarship

Mayland Community College transfer student, Carrie Hughes, was presented with the Coins for College scholarship for the fall semester.

Hughes is finishing up her transfer classes at Mayland and intends to continue her education at Mars Hill College. She is going into the teaching field and will be focusing on teaching Math and History at the middle school level.

Students for students developed the Coins for College Scholarship two years ago. Hughes said that this type of scholarship describes the type of area we live in where people are so willing to help each other to achieve their goals.

This scholarship started out at $250 last year, but has grown to $1000 for this year. Students raise the money by placing their 'spare' change in jars located across campus, individual students and student organizations hold fund raisers to help fund this scholarship, and individuals donate money to help grow this scholarship.

The Coins for College scholarship is given out once per year, and every Mayland student is eligible to apply for it.

Hughes said she has loved her time as a student at Mayland. It has helped prepare her for the next step to a four-year university.

"I love the teachers who are always willing to help, the small class size and individual attention that you receive at Mayland, and the location is perfect for me," said Carrie.

Hughes is the daughter of Randy and Carol Hughes of Yancey County.

JobsNow Initiative

Looking to gain employability skills? Interested in a new career? The JobsNOW initiative offers participants the opportunity to gain skills training in one of eight program areas, develop effective job search and interview preparation skills, and learn additional workplace credentials like the Career Readiness Certificate.

Scholarships may be available to pay all costs for classes in areas that show high growth job opportunities. MCC offers classes in the following areas:

• Construction trades including Green construction, carpentry and masonry;
• HVAC (Heating and Cooling);
• Administration professional;
• Electrical electronics;
• Computer classes;
• Medical classes including Certified Nursing Assistant and phlebotomy; and
• Welding

Another component of the JobsNow initiative is Human Resource Development Employability Skills classes. These classes are provided to JobsNOW participants to help give them the skills to compete in today’s job market and future employment. Topics include: exploring career options, conducting effective job searches, including how to complete online applications, updating or creating resumes, and preparing for job interviews.

The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable workplace credential that confirms to employers that individuals possess basic workplace skills of reading for information, applied math and locating information. JobsNOW participants have the opportunity to earn a bronze, silver or gold certificate.

Project Skill Up is another initiative funded by the NC Tobacco Trust fund Commission that supports short-term occupational skills training for NC residents who reside in areas that have been adversely impacted by changes in the tobacco industry in North Carolina. MCC received funding for student scholarships through Project Skill Up Funding beginning August 1.

Training must be conducted in high growth industries and includes both curriculum and continuing education course offerings. MCC received funding for student scholarships through Project Skill Up Funding beginning August 1.

Contact Jennie Harpold at 1-800-4-MAYLAND ext. 239 for information on the JobsNow and Project Skill Up and eligibility requirements.

MCC Goes Tobacco Free

Mayland Community College will be tobacco free beginning this fall. The college has adopted a 100 percent tobacco-free policy on its three campuses, which takes effect this August.

The policy bans tobacco use in Mayland's buildings and on its grounds, except when a person is inside their personal vehicle. The College’s Board of Trustees approved the policy in January 11, 2010.

A recent survey conducted on campus revealed that students and faculty/staff were concerned about tobacco use on campus. The two most frequently cited concerns regarding tobacco usage were exposure to secondhand smoke and litter caused by cigarette debris across the campus.

The College is developing a plan to help students and faculty/staff with the cessation of tobacco usage, including partnering with Quitline NC and participating in the Great American Smokeout. Notice about the tobacco-free policy will be included in college publications and will be posted prominently around the campuses.

The goal is to establish an environment where our students, faculty, staff, and visitors can learn, work and grow in a place where they can be healthy and happy. For more information visit www.mayland.edu or call 1-800-4-MAYLAND.


Contestants Scott Revis, Debra Barnett and Debra Cagle (pictured with Global Ed committee chair Sandy Pierce) each correctly identified all 7 locations in MCC’’s Global Education contest held this summer.

Name That Place Contest

Mayland Community College’s Global Education committee held a “name that place” contest during the summer months. Seven location photos were featured on a bulletin board to be correctly identified by contestants.

The photographed locations included Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; Gibraltar, Spain; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Château de Chambord, Loire Valley, France; Beijing, China; and Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona.

Contestants Scott Revis, Debra Barnett and Debra Cagle each correctly identified all 7 locations and were awarded a Mayland Community College t-shirt and given a $25 gift certificate to the campus bookstore.

The Global Education initiative at Mayland endeavors to integrate a global perspective into all classes and other campus social activities. Each month during the fall and spring semesters, the Global Ed committee sponsors a presentation of different areas of the world. The first presentation for Fall 2010 will be on Haiti on September 28 at 12 PM in the Sam Center Auditorium. The general public is always welcome to attend.

The schedule for the rest of the Fall Global Education presentations includes Greece on October 24 and Mexico on November 23. All presentations are held at the college’s Main Campus in Spruce Pine and begin at noon. For more information on the Global Education program at Mayland call 765-7351 or 1-800-4-MAYLAND, ext. 215.

Pictured are MCC students who recently received scholarships to further their education at the college. From left to right are Kayla Vinson, Jesse LeBlanc, and Chad Buchanan.

MCC Scholarships Presented

Mayland Community College students were recently presented with scholarships to continue their education. These students are GED graduates who chose to further their education at Mayland.

Mayland student Chad Buchanan was presented with the 2010 Rotary Club of Avery County College Scholarship.

Since completing his GED credentials in 2004 as a national honor graduate, Buchanan re-entered the Mayland Community College, maintaining a 3.8 GPA, working toward a college degree in Information Systems Technology.

Buchanan serves as a Mayland Student Ambassador and is the Student Government Association Vice President. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is always happy and willing to encourage others whether it is a student on campus, or a neighbor who needs a ride, someone to shovel snow, or to run an errand.

Buchanan says he loves Mayland and is thankful to be a part of the college’s student body. He appreciates the consideration and support of the Rotary Club of Avery County’s scholarship.

The Rotary Club of Avery County strives to serve the needs of the community, country, and world. Through the group’s commitment to serving others, the members make an annual commitment to fund a scholarship for a GED graduate desiring to pursue a higher education at Mayland.

The 2010 John Wesley Sides IV College Scholarship was given to Jesse LeBlanc.

The John Wesley Sides IV Scholarship was created in memory of Sides who was a honor graduate of Mayland’s GED class of 2004, and is given by his family.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, LeBlanc moved to Burnsville in 2005. He first came to Mayland in 2009 to earn his GED.

During the short time it took him to receive his GED credential, he impressed his instructors with his work ethic. His outstanding commitment to producing quality results and “going the extra mile” is also evident as he volunteers by baking cakes for Burnsville’s Youth Center where he also gives freely of his time to work with the younger children there, as well as assisting his disabled father and encouraging his mother who is also a Mayland student

Following his dream to one day start his own greenhouse business, LeBlanc maintains an excellent GPA in Mayland’s horticulture program.

“Being awarded this scholarship will allow me to remain a fulltime student at Mayland so that I may earn an Associate’s Degree in horticulture and obtain the knowledge to one day operate my own business,” said LeBlanc.

The Mary Jane Burleson Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mayland student Kayla Vinson.

Vinson, a single mother of three young children, completed her GED at Mayland in 2001, earning impressive scores at the top 6% of her graduating class.

At 16, Vinson received a blessing during a mission trip to the Dominican Republic where she was privileged to help lay the foundation for the first bilingual Christian school in the country. There, she also had the opportunity to serve in Bible School and medical clinic mission work.

“This was the most life changing experience I have ever had,” said Vinson of her mission trip experience.

After completing her GED, Vinson worked for two years at CNC Access, where she served mentally challenged children, and she also worked for Baxters Healthcare Inc.

Vinson, who carries a 3.7 GPA in her classes at Mayland, is currently working on her prerequisites for the Nursing Program. She plans to earn her RN and then continue medical training to become a midwife, a dream that has been in Vinson’s heart for many years.

Because she is a shining example, an outstanding successful college student, a devoted daughter and mother of three, and an exemplary member of her community she was chosen for this scholarship.

The Mary Jane Burleson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of the late Mary Jane Burleson, a local resident and beloved champion of higher education. This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Mary Jane, and has helped make the promise of higher education a reality for many deserving graduates in the years since.
 

Pictured is MCC’s 2009-2010 Excellence in Teaching award recipient Janet Colvin with MCC’s board of trustee chair Sam Ray, Jr.

Colvin Receives 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award

Mayland Community College instructor Janet Colvin was awarded the 2009-2010 Excellence in Teaching award for her work at the college. Colvin teaches science courses at Mayland.

“It's always a positive thing to know your efforts are recognized,” said Colvin. “My students that go on into the nursing program have been coming back to me for years and thanking me for preparing them so well. Their encouragement and feedback help me keep improving the classroom experience. This recognition by my peers and coworkers further validates what I already believed about the quality of the learning experience I provide my students.”

Colvin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry from Delta State University and a Masters of Art degree in Higher Education/Teaching in Biology from Appalachian State University.

She is also a Registered Medical Technologist, MT (AMT), through the American Medical Technologists organization that required additional education, training, and the passing of a registry board examination.

Colvin has spent 30 plus years working in health care related fields including as a MT in clinical laboratories and as a Wellness Coordinator/Educator as well as worked with Child Safety.

She also worked as a Lab Manager, Asst Lab Manager, and Microbiology Section leader, and as a generalist technologist before being employed at Mayland.

Colvin began teaching as an adjunct instructor for approx two years before moving to a full time instructor.

"Janet is very deserving of the Teaching Excellence Award because of her extraordinary commitment to our students” said Mayland Vice President of Instructional Services Dr. Rick Garrett. “She works to ensure the success of each one and incorporates a variety of learning strategies into her instruction so that she is effective with diverse learners. Beyond the classroom, Janet is very involved in college and community events and activities. We are proud to have Janet represent our faculty for Teaching Excellence and we appreciate her service to our students, our college, and to our communities."

Colvin says that teaching is her way of giving back to a profession that meant a great deal to her.

“At this point in my life, teaching is my passion,” said Colvin. “It's very satisfying to know I am helping prepare tomorrow's heath care workers.”

Colvin also is involved with the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

“I got involved with the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars after my husband died,” said Colvin. “His doctors said his cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Viet Nam. I joined the LAVFW as a way to remember his, and my father's, service to this country and what it ultimately cost him.”

Colvin is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Post 4286 in Newland, and a Life member of the LA. She currently serves as the District 15 President and is a member of the NC Council of Administration.

“I served as soloist at the NC convention this year and will do so again next year,” said Colvin who has had five years of classical voice training. “The LAVFW is an organization dedicated to serving veterans, active duty service personnel, and their families. We ‘honor the dead by serving the living.’"

She is also the chairwomanman of the committee for the NC LAVFW Department’s website: www.lavfwnc.org

Come join our growing student body at MECHS (Mayland Early College High School)!  Pictured left to right:  Lindsey Haun (standing), Emry Daniel, James Carson (standing) and Makayla Brewer.

MECHS Busy Preparing for Upcoming Year

The Mayland Early College High School (MECHS) staff represented MECHS at the North Carolina Summer Institute in Durham.

“I am so excited about beginning our new year with purpose, promise and understanding,” said Angela Burleson, MECHS Principal. “New Schools Project hosted the Summer Institute where over six hundred educators met and shared ideas, experiences and suggestions.”

Among the guest speakers at the week-long conference were: Walter Dalton, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, Dr. Sam Houston, President & CEO of NC Science, Mathematics & Technology Education Center, Dr. Bill Harrison, Chairman of the NC State Board of Education, Burley Mitchell, Former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, Dr. Tony Wagner, Co-Director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Howard Lee, Executive Director of the NC Education Cabinet.

MECHS staff that attending the workshop included Burleson, Liz Silvers, Elaine Wyatt, Mike Lahm and Jeff LaVoie.

Mayland Early College High School is an expansion of our three county high schools, which delivers a program based on responsibility, relevance, rigor, respect and relationships.

Students are ONLY accepted as incoming freshman and must commit to one year at MECHS. Upon completion of the five year program, students will graduate with their high school diploma as well as have the opportunity to earn their two year Associate’s in Arts degree; all at no cost to the parent.

Twenty-nine students have been accepted for the Fall 2010 school year. Two events have been planned for incoming Freshman.

On Friday, July 30, a Parents Night will be held on campus beginning at 6 pm. Additionally, on Tuesday, August 4, all early college students will meet at 6 pm to meet one another and learn about their new school and opportunities.

While selections have been made for the upcoming school year, it is still NOT TOO LATE! If interested in the Mayland Early College program for your child for the 2010-11 school year, please contact us at our new phone number in our new facility at (828) 765-1401 or email aburleson@mayland.edu. You can also learn more about our program through our website at mechs.mayland.edu.
 

The Mayland Community College Foundation awarded Emily Robinson of Yancey County the first Intelligent Choice Scholarship. Pictured is Executive Director of the Foundation Laura Laughridge, Robinson, and MCC President Dr. Suzanne Owens.

‘Intelligent Choice’ Scholarship Awarded at Mayland

The Mayland Community College Foundation awarded Emily Robinson of Yancey County the first Intelligent Choice Scholarship. 

Robinson is the daughter of Chris and Martha Robinson of the Newdale Community and is a 2010 graduate of Mountain Heritage High School. She is enrolled at Mayland Community College and will begin classes this fall. 

To coincide with Mayland Community College’s “Intelligent Choice” enrollment campaign, the MCC Foundation began offering three $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey Counties. 

Recipients of the scholoarships must be ranked in the top ten percent of their graduating class, and must enroll as a full time student at Mayland in the fall immediately following their graduation. 

The purpose of the Intelligent Choice Scholarship is to attract and support high quality, ‘choice’ students from all three counties in Mayland’s service area. 

“Students and their families need to know that Mayland can offer them a quality education, specialized services, support and a nurturing atmosphere, all for an affordable price,” said Dr. Suzanne Owens, Mayland Community College President.

For information about scholarship opportunities at Mayland or to find out how you can help, contact the Mayland Community College Foundation at 1-800-4-MAYLAND, ext. 209 or 311. 

The Mayland Community College Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation whose mission is to support, strengthen and advance the work of Mayland Community College.

Priority registration for the fall semester will be held July 19-23. The college will be closed on Fridays during the month of July. Visit www.mayland.edu for more information.

Mayland Community College is the first community college in North Carolina to pilot the new Oklahoma Scoring program GED Wizard. Mayland has been using the new program since late October 2009. The program has increased test score reporting and eliminated errors in data collection. Mayland has assisted in training other community colleges with the program as well as representatives from South Carolina’s Department of Education. For more information on Basic Skills classes or on earning your GED credentials call 765-7351 ext 291.Pictured Left to Right: Brenda Peterson, Mayland Community College Chief GED Examiner, Shelia Laws, Mayland Community College Assessment Retention Specialist, South Carolina Board of Education Consultant in the GED Office, Elaine Vastine, GED Education Associate Colleen Clark, Data Coordinator and GED Testing Jennifer Barfield.

Mayland Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program recently had 14 cadets who graduated from the program. Pictured are cadets on the front row from left to right Waylon Watts, Jason Winters, Eddie Buchanan, Timothy Clawson, Joshua Hernandez, Sarah Robins, and Cecil Hobson. On the back row from left to right are Travis Bagwell, Casey Turbyfill, Charlie Bradley, John Cropper, Brett Hoilman, Adam Hopson, and Jason Phillips.  The class began on August 24, 2009.

MCC Announces Spring 2010 President’s List

Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for Spring Semester 2010.

President’s List students are those who earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average (GPA) and completed at least 12 credit hours:

Isaiah B. Aldridge, Billy F. Aycoth, Johnny L. Banks, Justin A. Barnhill, George A. Beauvais, Jr., Jonathan L. Beck, Stacy L. Berry, Tommie S. Buchanan, Patricia J. Buesser, Paul Chakmakis, Heather N. Christian, Randy E. Conn, Tammy R. Connor, Brittany E. Daeges, Regina M. Daniels, Crystal G. Dellinger, Misty P. Dotts, Cesar A. Flores, Brian E. Franklin, Kelly D. Gibson, Megan B. Gilley, Kristie D. Gross, Donald T. Guiton, Sarah J. Hall, James N. Halley, III, Arthur L. Hames, Linda R. Harmon, Jordan V. Hobart, Marsha L. Hoilman, Thomas R. Holland, Teresa Y. Honeycutt, Carrie H. Hughes, Hannah E. Johnson, Seth A. Johnson, Tricia M. Johnson, Christopher L. Jolly, Sarah E. Kneen, David T. Knowles, Jennifer T. Laws, Jesse Z. Le Blanc, Marjorie L. Mason, Roland W. McBride, Brittany K. McCormick, Cindy M. McCurry, Michael D. McGriff, Jennifer E. Miller, Mark A. Mitchem, Cynthia M. Mullinax, Brittany D. Murdock, Tammy M. Nanny, Darrah H. Noble, Tony G. Osborne, Rhiannon M. Peterson, Jackie L. Puckett, Ginger G. Rathbone, Dennis L. Rhoads, Joshua J. Robinson, Steve R. Robinson, Steven K. Scharf, Robert W. Smithey, David H. Street, James K. Stuart, Frank J. Szymelewicz, Paul C. Tumey, Michael R. Tye, Jr., Beverly A. Ward, Sandra C. Whitson, Ashley N. Wiseman, Jerri E. Wiseman, and Cynthia L. Woody.

MCC Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2010

Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for Spring semester 2010.

Dean’s List students are those who earned at least a 3.5 grade-point-average (GPA) and completed at least 12 credit hours:

Aaron J. Autrey, Nathaniel L. Avery, Dustin S. Bailey, Wanda A. Battisti, Jessica W. Biddix, Michael E. Bradley, Chad C. Buchanan, Gregory L. Bullard, Rebecca J. Burleson, Clint A. Carlson, Jessica K. Clark, Ricky E. Clark, Derek S. Cox, Sondra M. Crocker, Taylor S. Dellinger, Cesar G. Estrella, John L. Evans, Darrell D. Forbes, Taylor N. Fox, Larry E. Fuller, Regina S. Gardin, Jimmy D. Gibby, Amber G. Higgins, Allison N. Huskins, Sharon F. Huskins, Jackie M. Hyatt, Johnny R. Isaacs, David M. Jackson, Amanda D. Jones, Ashlyn M. Kirkpatrick, Kayla E. Knecht, Joy K. Laws, Ethan G. Ledford, Edward G. Long, Alan K. McClendon, Marvin R. McDonald, Bertram N. McElhiney, Jr., Edmund L. McGill, Billy D. Michael, Julie D. Ollis, Charles J. Rhyne, Brandy M. Roberts, Anthony Rodriguez, Amberly R. Rogers, John H. Slaughter, IV, Angela R. Sparks, Elizabeth T. Sparks, Ricky T. Stafford, Taylor W. Suggs, Darrell S. Sullins, Jacob V. Suttoni, Christine Z. Swann, Jason S. Thomas, Nicholas J. Walker, Devin Washington, Holly N. Webber, Sarah E. Williams, Jermaine F. Wilson, Gaelle M. Wolff, Amanda L. Woodby, and Jeffrey D. Wright

MCC Announces Honor Roll for Spring 2010

 Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for the Spring 2010 semester.

 Honor’s List students are those who earned at least a 3.5 grade-point-average (GPA) and completed at least 6-11 credit hours: 

 Christine V. Adkins, Kodie Aldridge, Stacie H. Allen, Lauren E. Avery,  Anthony Balbuena, Clayton A. Banner, Emily B. Banner, Jessica L. Banner, Harvey D. Bates, III, Richard L. Beall, Kathryn E. Benfield, Ronald B. Bishop, Lahna E. Bland, Patricia L. Boone, Tiffany D. Boone, Jay F. Brake,

Robert G. Branch, Sr., Angela D. Briggs, Cynthia D. Briggs, Kevin A. Bryant, Ashley C. Buchanan, Cheryl L. Buchanan, Ariel A. Byrd, Michael Capellupo, Dawn L. Carmack, Sheena R. Carpenter, Margie A. Carroll, Michael C. Carroll, Jenny C. Carroway, Jessie L. Carver, Jared D. Clark, Alecia D. Coffey, Holly M. Coffey, Meredith M. Condrey, Aaron C. Cox, Ryan A. Cox, Scarlett J. Cox, Matthew E. Cranford, Caroline E. Crenshaw, Ashley M. Crowder, Pamela F. Crowder, Denton B. Curtis, Peggy S. Dale, Bobby J. Davis, Anita B. Dowd, Austin W. Duncan, Glenn C. Duncan, Eric D. Early, Kristin T. Earp, Daniel J. Edney, Paul M. Edwards, Christina R. Ensley, Celeste Fender, Devon K. Fero, Travis W. Fisher, Jacob L. Fox, Amanda S. Franklin, Cherilyn A. Franklin, Jared R. Frye, Christopher G. Garland, Courtney M. Garland, Connie T. Gilpin, Jelinda L. Glenn, Loren Green, Tonya R. Greene, Kyle F. Griewisch, Zebulon J. Griffith, Lester K. Gunter, Rebekah L. Hagerman, Vanessa R. Hall, Steven L. Hass, Jr., Amy A. Hoilman, Christopher W. Hoilman, John W. Hopler, Myria A. House, Lori A. Houston, Brittney N. Howell, Autumn K. Hudgins, Linda H. Hudgins, Cynthia D. Hughes, Tammy M. Jackson, Amy P. Jaynes, Rebecca M. Jones, Sally D. Jones, Taylor M. Jones, Mikael D. Kehoe, Jason V. Kinnison, Chelsea Kneen, Taylor C. Lacey, Jerica L. Ledford, Casey S. Lee, Catalina Lehmann, Dustin A. Leininger, Gerald W. Lyons, Megan C. Mahoney, Miguel A. Maldonado, Melissa A. May, David W. McGrew, Kyran E. McKinney, David S. McLintock, Ronald W. McMahan, Kemberly E. McWilliams, Deborah A. Miller, Alex E. Moore, Jessica A. Morgan, Thomas A. Nelms, Stacey L. Newman, Angelica M. Nichols, Keith A. Nichols, Melanie T. Nichols, Heather M. O'Shields, Sandra G. Parker, Kayla A. Pate, Mitchel R. Perry, Rebecca E. Perry, Ashley D. Peterson, Kacey N. Phillips, Cecil J. Polly, Mark T. Polsgrove, Amber N. Potter, Leah S. Powell, Robin R. Powell, Daniel D. Price, Larry D. Pryor, Kendra M. Puckett, Jessica A. Puleo, Mark S. Quick, Jeffrey A. Raines, Allyson S. Rathburn, Nancy M. Ray, Crystal R. Riddle, Kayla B. Robinson, Marla J. Robinson, Ramona G. Robinson, Stacie M. Robinson, Wesley S. Robinson, Denise D. Self, Brian P. Sheedy, Brittany L. Shelton, Ian K. Shuemaker, Jessica A. Silver, Wris T. Skenandore, Christopher A. Smith, Khadija R. Smithers, Robert J. Spicer, Melissa M. Staubitz, Mark A. Stewart, Joshua I. Swink, Carissa E. Teal, Frank L. Tollie, Corbin N. Turbyfill, Tria S. Turrou, Courtney L. Vance, Kayla M. Vinson, Janessa E. Waterman, Jessica D. Waycaster, Raquel N. Webb, Samantha L. Webb, Melissa A. Whitson,Melissa M. Winspear, Jessica L. Wiseman, Sara E. Wiseman, Justin D. Wright, Michael L. Young, and Ronald E. Youngblood, Jr.

The Mayland Community College Workforce Development Get R.E.A.L. youth program had several participants who completed their degrees this spring. Those included Ayla Archer Associates in Art graduate, Brittany Creasman- Associates Degree in Nursing graduate, Crystal Hicks Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration graduate, Joy Laws Associates in Human Services graduate, Jessica Atkins- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration graduate, Kasey Barnett who earned her Diploma in Medical Assisting, Kayla Robinson-earned a certificate in Esthetics Technology and Megan Mahoney who also earned a certificate in Esthetics Technology.Also, MCC’s Workforce Development Get R.E.A.L. youth program participants who earned their GED in June included Paul Branton, Alexis Nason, and Kristal Dalton-Pryce. Congratulations to all who reached their educational goals! Pictured is MCC GED grad Paul Branton.