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Message from the President Message from the Board of Trustees Chairperson Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees LCC Leadership Team
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Economic Development Programs of Study Performance Measures LCC 2010–2011 Highlights Lenoir Community College Honors Retirees Excellence Award Recipients Lenoir County Relay For Life 2011 LCC Prepares for Accreditation Lenoir Community College Data Report Message from the Foundation Executive Director LCC Foundation Board of Directors Foundation Endowed Scholarships Foundation Funds Held for Endowment LCC Donors
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President Message
Message from the President I am pleased to present Lenoir Community College’s 2010–2011 Report of the President and the Foundation showcasing our students’ achievements and our accomplishments for the past ace of providing quality education and services to the citizens of Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties. Assisting our students with the fulfillment of their dreams has always been and continues to be our top priority. Since opening its doors on April 3, 1958, Lenoir Community College has served literally hundreds of thousands of people who might not otherwise have been afforded the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. We are a beacon to our region in the area of economic development. In a time where many of our neighbors are concerned about their ability to provide the bare necessities for their families, now more than ever, community colleges are looked upon to train and retrain our workforce. This is a responsibility
that we do not take lightly. LCC continues to be on the cutting edge of technical knowledge, providing opportunities to our students and to the communities we serve. We are constantly evaluating and planning for the future by offering new courses and programs, designing and constructing new facilities, and bringing the newest innovations to our campuses. As educators, we are reminded that we are living in an age where classrooms have no walls and social networking has no boundaries. I am proud to say that LCC online classes have grown 17 percent over the past year. We are challenged to provide the most comprehensive selection of courses and emerging technologies to meet the demands of our current and future workforce. With our assistance, local citizens will soar beyond their greatest expectations. The College’s Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff are appreciative of the overwhelming support from the communities we serve. It is because of that support that LCC continues to be a leader on the local, regional, and state levels. Our sincere desire is to aid every citizen of Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties with their ambitions for the future. After more than 50 years, LCC continues to be committed to providing academic excellence, cultural and social opportunities, and customized workforce training. I hope you take time to read this report and find out why we say LCC is “Your College in Your Community.”
Leadership Team 2012–2013 Dr. BranTley Briley President Dr. Jay carraway Vice President of Continuing Education Dr. Deborah Grimes Vice President of Academic and Student Services Deborah Sutton Vice President of Administrative Services
Pictured seated, Dr. Brantley Briley; standing, left to right, Deborah Sutton, Dr. Jay Carraway, and Dr. Deborah Grimes
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Message from the board of trustees Chairperson As we move into a new year and reflect on the past, we see Lenoir Community College changing the worlds of those we serve. As the world of learning continues to change, LCC is prepared to be a leader in training students for today’s high-tech jobs. Rich in history, LCC is known statewide for its academic excellence. The College has a visionary leadership team, an outstanding faculty and staff, and a dedicated Board of Trustees.
ground. Our faculty, staff, administration and students excel on the state and national levels. The College is committed to serving the citizens of Lenoir, Jones, and Greene Counties now and in the future.
It is a pleasure to serve as chairperson of a 16-member Board of Trustees whose desire is to continue to support the efforts of the College and its vision to become the best it can be. The College is also known statewide as a leadership training
Board of Trustees 2012–2013
Pictured, from left to right, seated are
Pictured, from left to right, standing are
Mrs. Rebecca H. Davidson Mrs. Carol M. Hood Mr. James B. MacNeill, Vice Chairperson Mr. Grady E. Bethel, Chairperson Mr. Hermon Carraway Mrs. Brenda Canup
Mr. Charles Coward Mr. Randy Smith Mr. Denny Garner Mr. Thomas H. Salter Mr. Earl Heath Mr. Rod Evans Mr. James L. Hardison Mr. Luther E. Ledford, Jr. Mr. Thomas White Mr. Ian Waters, SGA President, Ex Officio member
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Grady E. Bethel Board of Trustees Chairperson
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Economic Development SMALL BUSINESS CENTER (SBC) • There were 433 participants that attended 29 SBC workshops and seminars. • More than 130 clients received one-on-one business consulting services. • The SBC responded to more than 1,200 telephone inquiries. • More than 190 clients utilized the SBC Resource Library. • Specialized training was provided for City of Kinston, NC Department of Commerce, NC Department of Labor, Neuse Sport Shop, Rotary International, and US Small Business Administration.
KINSTON ENTERPRISE CENTER— INCUBATOR • The Small Business Incubator has been managed by LCC Small Business Center since 2003. • Twenty-five tenants were located in the Incubator facility during 2010–2011.
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GATE INITIATIVE— GROWING AMERICA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Gate Initiative is a dislocated worker assistance program that targets clients interested in starting a business. • The program provides assessment services, coaching, and scholarships for classes and training. • Lenoir Community College is one of eight remote sites established in November 2008. • There were 17 applicants accepted into the Gate Initiative at Lenoir Community College during fiscal year 2010–2011.
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Economic Development CUSTOMIZED INDUSTRY TRAINING Seven companies received training from the Lenoir Community College Customized Industry Training Program. In order to receive assistance, eligible businesses and industries must demonstrate two or more of the following criteria: • The business is making an appreciable capital investment; • The business is deploying new technology; • The business is creating jobs, expanding an existing workforce, or enhancing the productivity and profitability of the operations within the State; and/or • The skills of the workers will be enhanced by the assistance. The following companies received 124 training classes that served 728 students/employees with a total expenditure of $607,521 training dollars at no cost to the companies: • Spirit Aerosystems • West Pharmaceuticals • MasterBrand Cabinets • Dopaco, Inc. • Sanderson Farms • Kinston Neuse Corporation • Defense Holdings
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The College also earned Instructional Capacity Building Funds from the Customized Training Program. Six curriculum instructors plus two continuing education instructors received nine classes for upgrading of skills to better serve participating companies. The total expenditures of training dollars amounted to $39,892 at no cost to the College.
CO-OP AND JOB PLACEMENT
• There were 158 students who participated in co-op work experience. • More than 1,600 individuals were assisted with job search/interview techniques/resume preparation. • There were 130 employers who participated in the annual Job Fair in March and approximately 1,400 job seekers attended.