Rowan-cabarrus Community College
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is an open-door, comprehensive learning-centered institution of higher education serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. The college, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, offers affordable occupational and education programs leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree and an Arts and Sciences program leading to the Associate in Arts Degree. Diplomas and certificates are awarded for other occupational, adult and continuing education programs. The primary focus of the college’s offerings is on workforce development by meeting the educational needs of the individual and meeting the changing training requirements of business and industrial firms as well as other employers in the service area....
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| County | Rowan County, NC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,496 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,509 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,005 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 35% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,930 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 14% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,047 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,118 | $1,151 |
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- Our 102-acre North Campus is conveniently located in the North Carolina Piedmont. RCCC's 24-acre South Campus is conveniently located in Cabarrus County. Modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, shops, and learning resources are available at all campus locations. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to help you succeed as they encourage you to learn in stimulating and innovative ways.
- RCCC offers occupational education degree, diploma, and certificate programs in Business Technologies; Industrial and Engineering Technologies; and Health and Public Services Technologies. We also offer courses in the Arts and Sciences leading to the Associate in Arts degree for transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, there are programs in adult education and continuing education such as literacy and adult high school and specialized training programs for business and industry.
- Credit courses are offered during the day and during the evening hours. The purpose of offering credit courses both day and evening is to provide flexibility in scheduling and optimum availability of courses. Non-credit Occupational Extension and Community Service courses, which are available for occupational, personal, and community enrichment, are also offered both day and evening.
- At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Continuing Education programs support the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. This division offers classes and short courses for professional development and community service courses of general interest at convenient times and locations. Business and Industry Services' staff provide customized support for the community through the Small Business Center, New and Expanding Industry Training and Focused Industrial Training.
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- Phil Kirk Joins Brady Services Inc. (dBusinessNews.com)
posted on June 28, 2009 at 11:32:27 pm
Triangle - RTP, GREENSBORO - Brady Services Inc. ( www.bradyservices.com ), a comprehensive energy services company specializing in heating, air conditioning and energy-efficient buildings, announces today that Phil Kirk, longtime proponent of North Carolina business and education, has accepted a position as new business development/corporate marketing leader for the company's Energy Services ... - Richard Perkins, 61, remembered as strong advocate for community (The Salisbury Post)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 07:33:55 am
By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com Richard Perkins always seemed to be the man in Salisbury working behind the scenes. "He didn't like the li ... - Quentin Woodward Jr. new trustee at Rowan-Cabarrus (The Salisbury Post)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 08:33:55 am
A new member has joined the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College board of trustees, and four current members have been reappointed. Quentin Woodward Jr., ... - Business Roundup: RCCC offers review course for contractor license exam (The Salisbury Post)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 08:33:15 am
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering a preparation/review course for people planning to take the N.C. Residential General Contractor License e ... - Group refines ideas for improving downtown Salisbury (The Salisbury Post)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 08:18:56 am
By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com Downtown stakeholders brainstormed May 28 and came up more than 400 different ideas for making Salisbury's ce ...
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- Davidson County Community College - 2,881 students - 16.3 mi. away - view location
- Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences - 334 students - 17.2 mi. away - view location
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