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FacultylStaffAppalachian Performing Arts to present Mountain Ski Trip
The Social Committee has two vans reserved for Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher.Robin's fat little Bear February 7, for the first annual Ski Trip at Appalachian Ski of Very Little Brain, who would like ro drift peacefully Mountain. We will leave at 5PM. The night session runs through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to from G to 10PM and the cost is $1 5 for lift and $8 for rental. eat a little something. However, he finds himself involved Money is due by January 20 so we anmake reservations. in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as Make checks payable to WPCC and turn in to the business the dismal Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit, with his countless ofice. relations. Pooh's intentions are always the best, but his Call Ken Malachowsky at 438-6178. .for additional passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him information. into trouble. SGA Ski Trip When friend Piglet gets roped into Kanga's household and Kanga starts bathing him (with soap!) and forcing down The SGA will be sponsoring a ski trip to Sugar spoonsfid of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to Mountain on Saturday, January 25. This will be an all day the rescue but he's had so many snacks he gets stuck in the outing. The trip will be limited to 15 participants. Sign-up door. is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each student will be A. A. Milne's wit and special understanding of young required to pay $20. A deposit of $5 will be required by people make this a delightfd play for the entire family. January 22. The remaining $15 will cover the cost of equipment rental and will be due the day of the trip. The remaining cost will be paid by SGA. Students interested in or wanting to sign up for the trip should contact Dawn Woo in Student Services, WPCC Job Openings Hildebrand Hall or call 438-6047. The deadline for sign- up is January 22. The $5 deposit will be due at the time of Coordinator/Instructor of Welding sign-up. Please Dawn Woo for more information.
...... D...... Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Jan. 6 Larry Garrison, Director of The representative from the Employment Security Financial Aid Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until Jan. 7 Jim Reed, Director of 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling '6, Admissions Sherlene Starnev at 438-6046. b , Jan. 8 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student The following jobs are current this week: Services Jan. 9 Keith Conley, Coordinator of RcscrYc Firefighter Morganton FT Special Populations Students ...... Nanny Morganton ...... PT Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT WelderIMaintenance Morganton ...... FT Marketing Morganton ...... PT Cafeteria Menu Folderlpairers Morganton ...... FT January 6- 1 0 Distribution Rutherford College ...... PT Electronic Tech. Morganton ...... FT Mon. Meat Loaf, Oven fried Potatoes, Green Sales & Marketing Hickory ...... FTIPT Beans, Yeast Roll, Dessert Sales Clerk Morganton ...... PT After School Daycare Morganton ...... PT Tues. Chicken Livers, Mashed Potatoes, Management Gravy, English Peas, Yeast Roll (Convenience Store) Morganton- ...... FTIPT Wed. Fresh Carved Pork Roast, Red Bliss Delivery Driver Morganton ...... PT Potatoes, Cooked Cabbage, Yeast Roll, Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Dessert Processing Asst. I11 Morganton ...... IT Tax Prepaxrs Morganton ...... PT Thurs. Cubed Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cole paraled Morganton ...... PT Slaw, Yeast Roll, Dessert Vet Assistant Morganton- ...... PT Fri. Salt 'N Pepper Cat Fish, French Fries, Scout Leader Hickory ...... PT Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Hush Puppies, Machine Operator Hudson ...... FT Dessert Housekeeping Morganton ...... PT Accounting Morganton ...... FT Police Officer I Newton ...... FT
For more information, contact Student Services, Ron Hi ps or Sympathy. .. Sherlene Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall, 438-605)3. We express our sincere sympathy to Rebecca Pearson in the recent death of her mother. Media Play Gift Certificate Winner Congratulations to John Simmons of Claremont, NC, winner of Club News a $100 gifi certificate to Media Play. This drawing, which was held on December 20, was a hnd raiser for the Students for England Club. The Social Sciences Club will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 12:30pm in E-109. High School Graduates honored at Fall Quarter Graduation Commencement A total of 291 high school graduates were recognized for earning either the High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) or the Adult High School Diploma at Western Piedmont Community College at the fall quarter graduation on December 3, 1996. Congratulations. . to the following graduates: ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRADUATES: Drexel: Jessica Burgess Morganton: Angela Berry, Sharon Carswell, Heather Greene, Shala Hartley, Angela Smith, Larry Mitchell Old Fort: Kasey Last GED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRADUATES: Bostic: Thomas Mace Concord: Richard Rushing Connelly Springs: April Brank, Jerry Burns, Shellie Michael, Robert Nieves Drexel: Glenn Danner, Rita Greene, Stephanie Lackey, Arebia Rutherford Glen Alpine: Annie Brown, Royanna Clontz, Sharon Falls, Sherri Hastings, Robert Pearson, Brenda Presnell, Benita Rose, Wendy Saulman Granite Falls: Monica Paszek Hickory: Terra Agan Icard: Brandy Berry, Bonada Bowen, Kathy McGee Lenoir: Ronald Baker Rhadiss: Penny Hodges Rutherford College: Robert Starney, Jennifer Starnes Valdese: Erica Barlow, Lisa Berry, Kevin Brown, Peggy Clark, Josh Crawley, Beatrice Epley, Angela Fox, Ricky Franklin, Donna Harwood, Gary Matinez, Michelle Martinez, Chris McBrayer, Genoyce Moody, Daryl Ward Morganton: Paul, Adams, Terence Aiken, Cathy Alexander, Aaron Anderson, James Anderson, Billie Jo Arnett, Travis hold,Cedric Artis, Chris Bailey, Torriez Bailey, Brian Baldwin, Timothy Baldwin, Brain Barnard, James Bean, Aaron Becker, Jacqueline Bilton, Sharon Bitner, Frankie Blackwelder, Tina Blankenship, Quan Blount, Shane Boling, Julian Brack, Larry Bray, Daniel Brewster, Carol Brewton, Terry Briggs, Rico A. Bright, Charles Broadie, Rusty Brown, Terry Brown, Jason Brownlee, George Bruns, Jr., Jason Bryant, Chuckee Burn- Bobby Cabe, Christopher Cagle, Jacquelyn Carter, John Cheadle, Jr., Bradley Childres, Teresa Clark, Tonya Clark, Gregory Cline, Nancy Coffey, Angie Colley, Robert Cook, Clinton Cooper, Thorney Cooper, William Cooper, Daisy Cordell,Jessica Cork, Tyrone Crandie, Taurice Crisp, Barrett Davis, Christopher Davis, Kristopher Davis, Nicholas Davis, Richard Davis, Tracy Davis, Willie Dawkins, Billy Deal, Steven Denton, Ngoc Doan, Larry Duckworth, Freedrick Dunn, James Dunn, Joshua Durham, Darryl1 Edmunds, Edd Edwards 111, Chauncey Evans, John Falcon (Newell), Jerard Farrington, Connie Farris, Rodney Felts, Robert Fleming, Allen Lee Fredell, Henry Frye, Michael Fuller, Joseph Gardner, Dennis Garey, Christopher George, Tautard Gillespie, Raul Godoy, Andree Gordon, Earl Gormon, Pilar Greene, Linda Grosser, Frederick Guthrie, Jessica Hackney, Shannon Haliburton, Charity Hall, Monte Hall, Ginger Hambright, Tyone Hardy, Aaron Harris, Kevin Harris, Shondale Harris, James Hart, Nathaniel Hartley, Kelly Hawkins, Gregory Hay, Chadwick Haynes, Genesis Henderson, Amos Hickman, Brian Hicks, Jon Hicks, David Higgins, Joseph Holliday, John Horner, William Horner, Paula Howell, Larry Hutchens, Shamck Hynson, Mark Johnson, Randy Johnson, Joey Jones, Kevin Jones, Burcin Karayel, Gregory King, Irene LaCroix, Linda LaFevers, George Lambert, Luke LaVoie, William Laws, Luan Le, Orlando Lea, Brian Ledford, Israel Lennon, Jr., Shannon Linebager, Christopher Lipford, Michael Lloyd, Stephen Loe, Robert Loftis, Anthony Long, Melissa Marcus, Eric Marechal, Jason Marshall, Michael Martin, Phillip Martin, Nathan Massenburg, Fabian Massey, W~lliaim Mayfield, Rodney Maynard, Torrey Mays, Evans McCullough, Charles McDaniels, Adam McGhee, Roberto McIntyre, Perry McLean, Darryl Mid, Ramon Miller, James Milos, Christopher Mims, Tony Mims, Arthur Mitchell, Jeffrey Mitchell, Alphonso Moore, Sotonia Moore, Brian Moose, Corey Morrison, Samuel Morrison, Sr., Tommy Morton, John Muro, Lindsay Nelson, Joshua Orr, Melissa Parker, William Parson, Marshall Paschal, George Patrick, Jaime Patterson, Michelle Patton, John Payne, Jonathan Peake, Jamrica Pearsail, Jonathan Pearson, Norman Pcnland, Arvetra Pickett, David Pinto, Montanelle Posey, Derond Potts, Marina Powell, Damien Pratt, Andrew Price, Mitchell, Price, Chesley Profitt, Lee Redwinc, Jr., Al-Tarik Richardson, Lementrius Roach, Timothy Robertson, Edwin Rodriqucz, Brenda Roper, Linda Roper, Mshali Sadikifu, Jason Sams, Terry Sanders, Garfield Saunders, David Seals, Jeffrey Sechrest, George Shaw, Jr., Shane Shawn, Brian Simpson, Anthony Sines, Shannon Skumanick, Paul Smalls, Bryan Smith, Chad Smith, Craig Smith, Robert Smith, Donnie Sowell, Gregory Stacey, Kelly Stacy, William Stanley, Kevin Stone, Dorina Suttles, Travis Sutton, DanielTaylor, AnousackThanonglit, Terry Thompson, Karricm Trammell, Oscar Trujillo, William Upchurch, Jacob Vance 111, David Vickery, Steven Waldrop, Coleman Walker, Johnny Walker, Kenneth Ward, Jason Watson, Willie Watts, Michael White, Robert White 11, Michael Whitehurst, April Whittington, James Wilkerson, Julius Williams, Michael Williams, Robert Williams, Aaron Wimbish, Hassanh Wright, Michael Wyatt, Randy Wyatt, Emilia Youngblood, Richard Zumbro January 1997 February 1997
COLLEGE CLOSED ...... January 1 Spring Quarter Early Registration ------February 3-7 Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM ...... January 6 TrusteesMeeting 5:1 5PM ------February 3 GED Test - FCI ...... January 7-8 GED Test - FCI ------February 45 HRD Class Begins...... January 8 Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation - ~ebrkry10 General Adult Winter Quarter Begins ...... January 13 HRD Class Ends ------February 11 GED Test - Impact ...... January 14- 1 5 GED Test - Impact ------February 1 1 - 12 COLLEGE CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr's Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration - February 12-14 Birthday...... January 20 Black History Month ------February 12- 17 GED Test - WYI ...... Janw 22-24 FacultyIStaff Valentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert GED Test - WPCC...... January 27-29 1 1 :30-2:00 - LRC-1 20 ------February 14 GED Test - Impact...... January 28-29 St. VaentineH Day ------February 14 HRD Class Begins ------February 17 GED Test - WyJ ------February 18-20 GED Test - WPCC ------February 24-26 Book Buy Back ------February 25-26 GED Test - Impact ------...... February 25-26 Curriculum Classes End ...... February 26 Learning Lab Closed ...... February 27-28 Gened Adult Quarter Ends ------...... February 8 High School Diploma Classes End ------February 28 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ------February 28
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Reengineering in the North Carolina Community College System Like all North Carolina Community Colleges, Western Piedmont is involved in a project called Reengineering which will include, among other things, a conversion from a quarter calendar to a semester calendar beginning with Summer Semester ,1997. Check the Weekly Update for important information on Reengineering and begin now to learn what it will mean to you as a member of the Western Piedmont community. TODAY'S NOTE: 1997-98 SEMESTER CUENDAR The highlights of the first year of semester-based scheduling calendar are included here for everyone's information. A complete copy of the calendar, indicating all registration information, is being distributed to all faculty and staff. FALI; SEMESTER 1997 (16 weeks instruction) SUMMER SEMESTER 1998 (16 week instruction) Beginning Day M Aug 11 Beginning Day M May 25 Registration Th Aug 14 Registration T May 26 Classes Begin M Aug 18 Classes Begin W May 27 Labor Day Break MT Sep 1-2 Independence Day Break F Jul3 Fall Break M-W Oct 13- 15 Classes End W Aug 5 Thanksgiving Break W-F Nov 26-28 Graduation Th Aug 6 Classes End W Dec 17
The state guidelines for Reengineering do not prescribe SPRING SEMESTER 1998 (1 6 weeks instruction) the semester calendars for individual colleges and universities. While this calendar follows the same general Beginning Day M Jan 5 pattern as most public community colleges and universities Registration T Jan6 in the state, there are likely to be differences. Also, Western Classes Begin W Jan 7 Piedmont, like most public community colleges and Martin Luther King Day M Jan 19 universities, has a different calendar from the public schools Spring Break W-F Feb 25-27 since their semester is longer. Easter Break M-F Aoril6- 10 Classes End M ~a;11 Check the Update for more important information Graduation W May 13 about the semester conversion and Reengineering.
a...... a...... D...... Student Services CO-OP/ PLACEMENT NEWS Eveningw Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Jan. 13 Larry Garrison, Director of Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until Financial Aid 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Jan. 14 . Ron Hipps, Director Coop. Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. L Ed., Job Placement The following jobs are current this week: Jan. 15 Judy Rice, Registrar Jan. 16 Keith Conley, Coordinator of Reserve Fiiwter Morganton ...... FT Special Populations Students Nanny Morganton ...... PT Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT WelderIMaintenance Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Marketing Morganton ...... PT January 1 3- 1 6 Sales & Marketing Hickory ...... FTIPT Sales Clerk Morganton ...... PT Chicken Pot Pie, Cooked Broccoli, Mon. Delivery Driver Momtonu ...... PT Yeast Roll, Dessert Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Tues. Sauerkraut wmeiners, Macaroni w/ Tax Preparers Moreanton" ...... PT Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Okra, Corn Paralegal Morganton ...... PT Bread. Dessert Scout Leader Hickory ...... PT x Machine Operator Hudson ...... FT Wed. Fresh Carved Beef Roast, Scalloped Housekeeping MoreantonU ...... PT Potatoes, English Peas, Yeast Roll, General Office Work Morganton ...... PT Dessert Police Officer I Newton ...... FT Thurs. Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Habilitation Assistant Morganton ...... PT Garlic Bread, Dessert AS1400 Tdal Specialist Granite Falls ...... FT Fri. Foot-long Hot Dog, French Fries, Program Specialist Morganton ...... PT Baked Beans, Colc Slaw, Dessert For more inhrrnation, contact Student Services, Ron Hi ps or Sherlene Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall, 438-6059. Phi Theta Kappa Come vote for the most popular teacher on Wednesday - Friday, January 15-17, in Moore Lobby. Penny = 1 vote; Nickel = 5 Thanks to all! votes, Dime = 10 votes, Quarter- 325 votes, 1 Dollar = 100 votes. Show support for your I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone teachers! Winner's will be announced in the for the cards, flowers, visits, and gifts of food during and including my Update. recent illness. Your heartfelt acts of kindness and your love and caring will never be forgotten. I hope to be able to be back with you soon. PTK Club... Thank you again, will meet on Wednesday, January 22 at Virginia Hall 2pm and 5:OOpm in HH-23. FacultylStaff DO YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE THIS SPRING? Appalachian If you will complete degree or diploma requirements at the end of the Spring Mountain Ski Trip Quarter, you are required to complete a Graduation Petition form and return it to Student Services by Febrw4. 1997L The Social Committee has two Here's What to Do: vans reserved for Friday, February 7, for the first annual Ski Trip at 1) Pick up a Graduation Petition form and Graduate Survey from the Student Appalachian Ski Mountain. We will Services OEces in Hildebrand Hall. leave at 5PM. The night session runs 2) Complete the form with the help of your advisor, making sure you will from 6 to lOPM and the cost is $1 5 satisfy all degree requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter. for lift and $8 for rental. Money is due by January 20 so we can make 3) Return your petition and completed Graduate Survey to Student Services reservations. Make checks payable to after you have reviewed graduation requirements with your advisor. WPCC and turn in to the business 4) You will receive a letter regarding the status of your petition. ofice. 5) Pay the $25 graduation fee to the Business Ofice at your last registration. Call Ken Malachowsky at 438- Caps and gowns will be available April 23-25. Additional graduation 6 178 for additional information. information will follow in future editions of the UPDATE. If you have any questions, contact Jim Reed or Judy Rice in Student Services.
SGA Ski Trip Admission Tickets Required for Spring The SGA will be sponsoring a ski trip to Sugar Mountain on Graduation Saturday, January 25. This will be an Admission tickets will be required for the spring graduation ceremony to be all day outing. The trip will be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA) on May 23, limited to 15 participants. Sign-up 1997. is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each student will be required to pay Guidelines: $20. A deposit of $5 will be required by January 22. The remaining $15 *Each graduate participating in the spring graduation ceremony will be issued will cover the cost of equipment rental 4 guest tickets when picking up cap and gown April 23-25. Arrangements for guests with special needs should be confirmed at this time. and will be due the day of the trip. The remaining cost will be paid by *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets SGA. should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed Students interested in or at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be wanting to sign up for the trip should replaced. contact Dawn Woo in Student *Questionsregarding tickets should be directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps Services, Hildebrand Hall or call 438- in Student Services. 6047. The deadline for sign-up is January 22. The $5 deposit will be due at the time of sign-up. Please Dawn Woo for more information. Thank you!
To all the employees of Western Piedmont Community College who helped to make this year's ABC's for Kids holiday project a success, we offer each ofyou sincere words of "Thanks!" for contributing your time, money, and spirit to this special event.
As with every successful program, there were numerous individuals who worked "behind the scenes" to help pull it all together. Although we cannot possibly list everyone who assisted with the project, there are some names we'd like to recognize for the extra roles they played in making our holiday project a huge success:
Thanks go ...to the members of the FacultylStaffCouncil who elected for the third consecutive year to support this holiday charity activity... to the Faculty/StaffCouncilrepresentatives (Diane Bartle, David Benner, Paul Dellinger, Joan Hogan, Susan Keller, Ken Malachowsky, Gabi McLendon, Darlene Pritchard, Ann Marie Radaskiewicz, and Sherlene Stamey) who nudged us all to donate to this worthy cause...to the special Sub-Committee (Keith Conley, Lisa Mauney, Debra Rose, and Mary Charlotte SafEord) who worked so diligently and enthusiastically to coordinate the project ...to Dereama Coffin,Ruth Keller, Lisa Mauney, Sherry McCracken, Gabi McLendon, Buddy Noles, Frances Wheeler, and Jean Williams for decorating LRC 120 so beautifidly ...to Karen Caldwell, Pam Cantrell, Joan Hogan, Lisa Mauney, Darlene Pritchard, Mary Charlotte SafEord, and Sherlene Stamey for courageously mingling with the holiday shoppers to buy coats/shoes, socks and mittens for the children...to Mike and Jessica Boing for selecting and ordering the children's boo ks... to David Bemer, Pam Cantrell, Keith Conley, Larry Garrison, Raymond Goodfellow, Joan Hogan, Lisa Mauney, Debra Rose, and Mary Charlotte Saf5ord for wrapping all the @...to Dr. Cheryl Oxford and her fabulous cast for an extraperformance of How...to Ben Farrar a.k.a. the "Grinch" for present- ing the gifts to the children with the true Christmas spirit as only an "enlightened" Grinch could do ...to Bob Dockery and his talented Computer Landscaping students for making the beautiful evergreen centerpieces sold to benefit the project and for making a lovely tree decoration for each child ...to Amber Bowman for donating the candy toys for the children... to Lisa Mauney for pwhasing refreshmentsand coordinating the serving of these ...to the volunteer servers David Buchanan, PTK, Tonya Branch and Stephanie Fink, Students for Christ, John McLean, Engineering Club ...to Lee Pruett and Winfred Whisnant for setting up and updating the stocking barometer ...to DonnaDuke, Mary Stevens, and Jean Williams for handling our frequent deposits and purchase of gifts...to Regina Nesbitt for making space available for our weekly progress reports in the Update...to Gail Gay for printing and Lisa Mauney for designing all the flyers, invitations, memos, and Update notices for the project. ..to the Administration for funding the party refreshments and supplies as well as the Christmas tree...to Sherry McCracken and Buddy Noles for providing the Christmas music and videotaping the party...to the Bookstore staff for providing bags for the children to cany their @s home in... to campus security for directing trafEc and parking ...to Jeri Mayer for the help with set-up and clean-up for the party...to all the staffwho worked double-duty while others helped with all these tasks an extra special "Thank You". And to each of you who participated in ow party festivities and who helped the children with trying on their coats or shoes, thanks for being part of a great time and a very special event.
As can be seen from this long list the ABC's for Kids project is truly a campus wide effort. We can't think of anyone who did not help with the project either directly or indirectly and for this support we are grateful, but most importantly, as evidenced by the smiling faces and exuberant expressions ofjoy, 38 young children were obviously delighted and -11.
With appreciation,
Ralph Soney, Chair, Faculty/Staff Council Vanessa Martin, Chair, ABC's For Kids Sub-committee 1995-96 FINANCLAL AID REPORT WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TOTAL AID PROGRAM # OF RECIPIENTS DISBURSED
DCCIWPCC Child Care Grant Federal Pel1 Grant Federal Work-Study Federal Family Education Loan Program FSEOG JTPA Miscellaneous NC Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan NC Student Incentive Grant NC Veterans Scholarships Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Nurse Scholars Program Scholarships: Western Piedmont NC Community College Miscellaneous Single ParentDisplaced Homemaker1 Sex Equity Grant Social Services (Tuition & Books) Veterans Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation
Total Financial Aid for 1995-96:
Prepared 1211 7/96 FAREPORT
I001 Bwkmxnt Avmw * Morganton NC 28655-9978 * Phone 704/43&6000 * TDD 704/438-6066 * Fax 704/4386015 an equal opportunity institution January 1997 March 1997 Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 General Addt Winter Quarter Begins ...... January 13 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm ------March 3 GED Test - Impact...... January 1415 Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ------March 4 COLLEGE CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr's Add/Drop ------March 4-5 Birthday...... January 20 High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 GED Test - WYI ...... January 22-24 GED Test - FCI ------March 4-5 GED Test - WCC...... January 27-29 General Adult Quarter Begins ------March 10 GED Test - Impact...... January 28-29 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 Contracts due to Academic mrs------March 11 GED Tat - Impact ------March 11-12 February I997 I St. Patrick's Day ------March 17 Last Day to Request a rehnd for Spring Quarter ---- March 18 Spring Quarter Early Registration ------GED Tat -WYI ------March 18-20 Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM ------HRD Class Ends ------March 20 GED Test - FCI ------Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation - February 1 oftlce ------March 24 HRD Class Ends ------GED Test - WPCC ------March 24-26 GED Test - Impact ------GED Test - Impact ------March 25-26 Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration - HRD Class Begins ------March 26 Black History Month ------FacultylStaff Vdentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert 11 :30-2:00 - LRC-120 ------St. VdentineysDay ------HRD Class Begins ------GED Test - WYI ------GED Test - WPCC ...... ------Book Buy Back ...... ------GED Test - Impact ------Curriculum Classes End ------Learning Lab Closed ------General Adult QuanerEnds ------High School Diploma Classes End ------Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ------Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 January 20,1997
Oxford is co-editor and contributor to Jack in TWQ Worlds: Contemporary North Anierican Tales and Their teller^ published by the University of North Carolina Press. She has been awarded the Cratis D. Williams Prize from the North Carolina Folklore Society for her research into regional folklore. Tickets for the Friends of the Library luncheon are $10. They will be on sale at The Muses, The News Herald, the Morganton-Burke Public Library, and the WPCC Book Cellar. Friends of the Library to 'APPALACHIAN PATCHWORK" will also be sponsor presented Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, at 7:OOpm in the Co1leneys- Phifer Studio. Admission is free. "APPALACHIAN PATCHWORK" For more information, call 438-6093. The WPCC Performing Arts Program, under the direction of Dr. Cheryl Oxford, will present 'APPALACHIAN PATCHWORK" for the annual Friends of the Library noon luncheon on Thursday, February 13, at the Morganton "The Most Popular Teacher Community House. Contest" is not over yet!! Folk tales and songs collected from the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains make up the fabric of this anthology. During the month of February, all students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite teacher. The contest "The show's central image is that of a patchwork quilt, will be apanded to include additional faculty members. pieced together with many colon and and textureS. Voting times and dates will be published in future issues of Likrwise, the Storiu and a of Our the so save your spare change to cast your votes! region's rich heritage of verbal art," Oxford observed.
...... Lt1 L D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Jan. 20 COLLEGE CLOSED on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 1200 Noon. You can Jan. 21 Jim Reed, Director of schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. Admissions The Girl Scouts are currently recruiting staff for their summer Jan. 22 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student resident camp. Anyone interested may contact Sherlene Stamey in Services Student Services for more information and applications. Jan. 23 Keith Conley, Coordinator of The following jobs are current this week: Special Populations Students Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Nanny Morganton ...... PT January 2 1-24 Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT WelderlMaintenance Morganton ...... FT Mon. College Closed Marketing Morganton ...... PT Tues. Country Style Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Sales Clerk Morganton ...... PT Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, Delivery Driver Morganton ...... PT Dessert Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Morganton ...... PT Fresh Carved Baked Ham, Scalloped para14 Wed. Scout Leader Hickory ...... PT Potatoes, English Peas, Baked Apples, Machine Operator Hudson ...... FT Yeast Roll Police Officer I Newton ...... FT Thurs. Spaghetti w/Meat Balls, Tossed Salad, AS1400 Thid Garlic Bread, Dessert Specialist Granite Falls ...... FT Program Specialist Morganton ...... PT Fri. Salt 'n Pepper Catfish, Baked Beans, After School Daycare Morganton ...... PT French Fries, Hush Puppies, Dessert Accounting Valdese ...... PT Day Care Worker Burke County Area ...... FT Office Assistant Valdese ...... PT GED To Be Given Flower Deliverer Morganton ...... PT The High School Equivalency Exam Envy Levtl Assembly Morganton ...... FT (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab Position January 27, 28, & 29. Morning sessions begin at 8:OOAM and evening sessions begin at 5:OOPM. Equivalency diplomas are issued CLUB NEWS ... by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to those who pass the exam. If you know of someone who would PTK will meet on Wednesday, January 22, at 2pm and be interested in taking the exam, please have 5:OOpm in HH-23. that person contact the Learning Lab at 438- PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION will meet on Monday, January 61 10. 27, at 2:OOpm in M- I0I. AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION will hold an important meeting for all AASA club members on WPCC Job Openings Wednesday, January22 at l:00 pm in M- 104. The topic of discussion will focus on Black History Month CoordinatorIInstructorof Welding activities. Applications Now Being Accepted: Prospective Teacher Effective January 2 1, the Office of Special Populations will be accepting Scholarship Loan applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 12,1997. (PTS L) Interested students need to contact Keith Conley in HH-116, or call 438- The PTSL applications for 1997- 6043. 98 re available in the Financial Aid Office. Students who plan to teach in North Carolina and have a 3.0 Child Care Program cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply. Applications must be received by The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student the Department of Public Instruction in parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal student Raleigh by 5:OOpm on February 10, aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for the Pel1 1997. Grant is not a requirement for receiving assistance with child care. The parent is responsible for selecting hislher child care provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students find quality child care, and providing financial assistance.
Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker 1997-98 Free Program Application Federal The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single Student Aid (FAFSA) parents, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a forms available: vocational or technical program of study. Financial assistance with transportation costs, child care, tuition, and books is provided to eligible The 1997-98 Free Application for students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year in Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms order to determine financial need. currently available in the Financial Aid Ofice. The 1997-98 FAFSA is used to apply for all Federal and WPCC financial aid for the enrollment periods of the 1997 Fall Semester and 1998 State Employees Association of North Spring and Summer Semesters. Students who plan to apply for the NC Carolina (SEANC) Scholarship Student Incentive Grant must apply prior to March 15, 1997. SEANC Scholarship Applications for 12997-98 are available in the Financial Aid Ofice. Applicants must be a SEANC member or a dependent of a SEANC member. SEANC membership applications are also available. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate District Scholarship Chair prior to April 1, 1997. The scholarships available are as follows: Habitat for Humanity No. Available Amount I][jrEls; Anyone interested in forming a 3 $ 500 2 Year Merit campus organization to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, please see 5 $ 500 2 Year Financial Ralph Strickland in E-112 or call 11 $1,000 4 Year Merit extension 6 134. 19 $1,000 4 Year Financial FacultylStaff Appalachian DO YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE THIS SPRING? If you will complete degree or diploma requirements at the end of the Spring Mountain Ski Trip Quarter, you are required to complete a Graduation Petition form and return it to The Social Committee has two Student Services by Febrw4. 1997% vans reserved for Friday, February 7, Here's What to Do: for the first annual Ski Trip at Appalachian Ski Mountain. We will 1) Pick up a Graduation Petition form and Graduate Survey from the Student leave at 5PM. The night session runs Services Offices in Hildebrand Hall. from 6 to 1OPM and the cost is $15 2) Complete the form with the help of your advisor, making sure you will for lift and $8 for rental. Money is satisf) all degree requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter. due by January 20 so we can make reservations. Make checks payable to 3) Return your petition and completed Graduate Survey to Student Services WPCC and turn in to the business after you have reviewed graduation requirements with your advisor. ofice. 4) You will receive a letter regarding the status of your petition. Call Ken Malachowsky at 438- 5) Pay the $25 graduation fee to the Business Office at your last registration. 6 178 for additional information. Caps and gowns will be available April 23-25. Additional graduation information will follow in future editions of the UPDATE. If you have any questions, contact Jim Reed or Judy Rice in Student Services.
SGA Ski Trip The SGA will be sponsoring a Admission Tickets Required for Spring ski trip to Sugar Mountain on Saturday,January 25. This will be an Graduation all day outing. The trip will be Admission tickets will be required for the spring graduation ceremony to be limited to 15 participants. Sign-up held at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA) on May 23, is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 1997. Each student will be required to pay $20. A deposit of $5 will be required Guidelines: by January 22. The remaining $15 *Each graduate participating in the spring graduation ceremony will be issued *' will cover the cost of equipment rental 4 guest tickets when picking up cap and gown April 23-25. Arrangements for and will be due the day of the trip. The remaining cost will be paid by guests with special needs should be confirmed at this time. SGA. *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets Students interested in or should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be wanting to sign up for the trip should contact Dawn Woo in Student replaced. , Services, Hildebrand Hall or call 438- *Questionsregarding tickets should be directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps 6047. The deadline for sign-up is in Student Services. January 22. The $5 deposit will be due at the time of sign-up. Please Dawn Woo for more information. January 1997 March 1997 -
COLLEGE CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr's Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 Birthday...... Jan~20 ...... Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm ------March 3 GED Test WYI ...... January 22-24 - Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ------March 4 GED Test - WPCC ...... January 27-29 Add/Drop ------March 4-5 GED Test Impact January 28-29 - ...... High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 GED Test - FCI ------March 4-5 General Adult Quarter Begins ------March 10 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 February 1 997 Contracts due to Academic AfEtirs ------March 11 GED Test - Impact ------March 11-12 St. Patrick's Day ------March 17 Spring Quarter Early Registration ------February 3-7 Last Day to Request a rehnd for Spring Quarter -- March 18 Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM ------February 3 GED Test -WYI March 18-20 GED T~~- FCI ------February 4-5 HmClass Ends ------March 20 Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation -- February.10 Pel, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business HRD Class Ends ------February 1I Office ------March 24 GED Test Impact ------February 11-12 ------GED Test - WPCC ------March 24-26 Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration - February 12-14 GED Test - Impact ...... March 25-26 Black History Month ------February 12- 17 HRD class Begins ...... ------March 26 FacultylStaff Valentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert 11:30-2:00 - LRC-120 ------February 14 st. Valentine's Day ...... ------February 14 HRD class Begins ...... ---February 17 GED Test - WYI ------February 18-20 Thanks Given ... GED Test - WPCC ...... ----- February 24-26 I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank ~~~k Buy Back ...... -February 25-26 everyone for being so supportive of me during the illness GED Test - Impact ...... February 25-26 and death of my mother. Thank you for the phone calls, Curriculum Classes End ------February 26 cards, and food brought to my home before the funeral. Your heartfelt acts of kindness;love and caring will never be LearningLab Closed ------February 27-28 forgotten. God bless each and every one of you General Adult Quarter Ends ...... ------February 8 Rebecca Pearson High School Diploma Classes End ------February 28 Evening Switchboard Operator Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ------February 28
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Revised Date for Death by Blood Drive Dessert The American Red Cross will be on campus Wednesday, February 5 from 9:OO-1:30 in the Student ' The Social Committee has revised the date for the Center of Hildebrand Hall for our quarterly blood drive. Death By Dessert Day to Monday, February from 17th Our goal is 50 units of blood. Those interested may donate ll:30am till 1:30pm. The reason for the change is that on a walk-in basis, but appointments will be given first many of you will be tied up with early registration payment priority. If you would like to make an appointment, come of fees and student scheduling conflicts. Please remember by Student Services or call Dawn Woo at 438-6047. An to change your calendars to February 11:30-1:30 17th fiom appointment sheet will be located on the door of office 106. for Death By Dessert. The actual donation process only takes 10 minutes, but allow one hour for the whole process of health prescreening, donation, and recuperation. A person can donate blood every 56 days. Potential donors must weigh 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Potential donors are encouraged to eat and drink plenty of fluids before and "The Most Popular Teacher after donating. About 8 weeks after donating blood, the Contest" is not over yet!! donor will receive a donor card through the mail indicating the blood type. If you have specific questions about During the month of February, all students will have donating, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for more the opportunity to vote for their favorite teacher. The contest information. will be expanded to include additional faculty members. Voting times and dates will be published in future issues of - the Update, so save your spare change to cast your votes! WPCC Job Openings 4 Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Environmental Aide -
...... B...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Evening Schedule on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. Jan. 27 Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid The Girl Scouts are currently recruiting staff for their summer Jan. 28 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. resident camp. Anyone interested may contact Sherlene Stamey in Ed., Job Placement Student Services for more information and applications. Jan. 29 Judy Rice, Registrar The following jobs are current this week: Jan. 30 Keith Conley, Coordinator of Special Populations Students Resaw Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Nanny Morganton ...... PT Process Engneer Morganton ...... FT WelderIMaintenance Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Marketing Morganton ...... PT January 27-30 Sales Clerk Morganton ...... PT Mon. Smoked Sausage, Sauteed Peppers 'n Deliwry Driver Morganton ...... PT Onions, Cooked Rice, Yeast Roll, Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Dessert Paralegal Morganton ...... PT Scout Leader Hickory ...... PT Tues. Baked Chicken Breast, Corn, Dressing, Machine Operator Hudson ...... FT English Peas, Candied Yams, Yeast Roll Police Officer I Newton ...... FT Wed. Fresh Carved bast Beef, Mashed AS1400 T&d Potatoes, Garlic Bread, Dessert Specialist Granite Falls ...... FT After School Daycare Morganton ...... PT Thurs. Macaroni wlBeef, Tossed Salad, Garlic Accounting Valdese ...... PT Bread, Desert Day Care Worker Burke County Area ...... FT Fri. Chili Beans, Cole Slaw, Rice, Boiled Office Assistant Valdese ...... PT Corn, Crackers, Dessert Flower Deliverer Morganton ...... PT Habilitation Assistant LenoirIMorganton ...... FTJPT Assistantpml$m I Lenoir ...... FT Assistant"F- Lenoir ...... FT Prospective Teacher Rehabilitation Scholarship Loan Therapy Asst. Hickory ...... FT Human Resources Aide Morganton ...... PT (PTSL) The PTSL applications for 1997-98 are available in the Financial Aid Office. St.udents who plan to teach in North CLUB NEWS... \ Carolina and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply. Applications must + be received by the Department of Public PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION will meet on Monday, Instruction in Raleigh by 5:OOpm on January27, at 2:OOpm in M-I0 I. February 10, 1997. Appalachian Folktales Come to the Stage Some of the best-loved folktales of Southern Appalachia will come alive on stage when the WPCC Performing Arts Program presents 'Xppalachian Patchwork." The premier ~erformancewill be hosted by the Friends of the Library during their annual luncheon to be held at noon on Thursday, February 13, in the Morganton Community House. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Muses, The News- Herald, the Morganton-Burke Public Library, and the WPCC Book Cellar. Public performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, at 7:OOpm in the College's Phifer Studio. Admission is k Stories include "Pack Down the Big Chest," a raucous mountain version of Chaucer's "Miller's Tale, and "Soldier Jack," in which Jack, the trickster hero, faces his own mortality, having lived a long and happy life. Folk songs include a feminist "Devil and the Farmer's W~fe,"and the humorous ballad "Home Came the Old Man." Performers include Brad Call, Melody Carswell, Susan Cato, Jessica Cork, Ben Farrar, Jason Hall, Brandon Harmon, Karen Ledbetter, Vanessa Mathis, and Melody Pritchard. Piano accompaniment is provided by Louise White. Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts at WPCC, adapted and directs "Appalachian Patchwork." Oxford earned a BA. in Speech and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a MAand Ph.D. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University. Her doctoral dissertation on the Beech Mountain Jack Tales won the Cratis D. Williams Award from the NC Folklore Society. Her articles on the Jack Tales have been published in bck in Two Worlds, in Performances. Culture. and Identity, and in the brth CarohFolklore lourr~& For more information on "Appalachian Patchwork," contact Oxford at 438-6093.
DO YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE THIS SPRING? If you will complete degree or diploma requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter, you are required to complete a Graduation Petition form and return it to Student Services by February 4. 1997, Here's What to Do: 1) Pick up a Graduation Petition form and Graduate Survey from the Student Services Ofices in Hildebrand Hall. 2) Complete the form with the help of your advisor, making sure you will satisfy all degree requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter. 3) Return your petition and completed Graduate Survey to Student Services after you have reviewed graduation requirements with your advisor.
4 4) You will receive a letter regarding the status of your petition. 5) Pay the $25 graduation fee to the Business Ofice at your last registration. Caps and gowns will be available April 23-25. Additional graduation information will follow in future editions of the UPDATE. If you have any questions, contact Jim Reed or Judy Rice in Student Services. Applications Now Being Accepted: Admission Tickets EfFectiw January 2 1, the office of Special Populations will be accepting Required for Spring applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Graduation programs. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 12, 1997. Interested students need to contact Keith Conley in HH-116, or Admission tickets will be required for dl438-6043. the spring graduation ceremony to be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA)on May 23, 1997. Child Care Program Guidelines: Thechild Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student .Each graduate participating in the * parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal spring graduation ceremony will be issued student aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for 4 guest tickets when picking up cap and the Pel1 Grant is not a requirement for receiving assistance with child care. gown April 23-25. Arrangements for guests The parent is responsible for selecting hislher child care provider. WPCC's with special needs should be confirmed at role is limited to assisting students find quality child care, and providing this time. financial assistance. *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed Program at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be parents, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a replaced. vocational or technical program of study. Financial assistance with *Questions regarding tickets should Re transportation costs, child care, tuition, and books is provided to eligible directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year Student Services. in order to determine financial need.
State Employees Association of North 1997-98 Free
Carolina (SEANC)1 I scholars hi^1 Application Federal Z SEANC Scholarship Applications for 12997-98 are available in the Student Aid (FAFSA) Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be a SEANC member or a dependent forms available: of a SEANC member. S-c membership applications are also available. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate District Scholarship The 1997-98 Free Application for ' Chair prior to April 1, 1997. The scholarships available are as follows: Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are currently available in the Financial Aid No. Av* Amount 2W Office. The 1997-98 FAFSA is used to apply , 3 $ 500 2 Year Merit for all Federal and WPCC financial aid for the enrollment periods of the 1997 Fall ' 2 Year Financial Semester and 1998 Spring and Summer $1,000 4 Year Merit Semesters. Students Gho &an to apply for ' $1,000 4 Year Financial the NC Student Incentive Grant must apply - prior to March 15, 1997. January 1997 March 1997
GED Test - WPCC...... January 27-29 Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 GED Test - Impact...... January 28-29 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 1 5pm ------March 3 Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ...... March 4 ~dd/~~~~-----...... March 4-5 High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 GED Test - FCI ------...... March 4-5 General Adult Quarter Begins ...... March 10 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 February 1997 Contracts due to Academic &rs ------March 11 GED Test - Impact ------March 11-12 St. Patricks Day ------March 17 Spring Quarter Early Registration ------February 3-7 Last Day to Request a refund for Spring Quarter ---- March 18 Trustecs Meeting 5: 1 5PM ------February 3 GED Test -WYI ------March 18-20 GED ~~t - FCI ------February 4-5 HRD Class Ends ...... ------Match 20 Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation -- February 10 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business HRD Class Ends ------February 1 1 Offlce ------March 24 GED Tat - Impact ------February 1 1 - 12 GED Test - WPCC ------March 24-26 Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration February 12- 14 - GED Test - Impact ...... - March 25-26 Black History Month February 12- 17 ------HRD Class Begins ------March 26 FacultyJStaff Valentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert 11:30-2:00 - LRC-120 ------February 17 St. Valentine's Day ------February 14 HRD Class Begins ------February 17 GED Test ------February 18-20 GED Test - WPCC ------February 24-26 ~~~k B~~ Back ...... ------February 25-26 GED Test - Impact ------February 25-26 Curriculum Classes End ------February 26 Learning Lab Closed ------February 27-28 General Adult Quarter Ends ------February 8 High School Diploma Classes End ------February 28 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ----- February 28 Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 February 3, 1997
FacultylStaff Ski Trip "The Most Popular Teacher is There is still room for more to go on the trip to Contest" not over yet!! Appalachian Ski Mountain on Friday, ~eb.7. We will have During the month of February, d students will have 2 vans at the tennis cow at 5pm. Cost is $15 lift, $8 the opportunity to vote tbr their fimrite teacher. The contest rend. Pay at the lodge. Anyone who doesn't want to ski is will be expanded to include additional faculty members. also welcome. Quite a number of people want to go to the Voting times and dates will be published in hture issues of lodge and just have good fellowship. We will eat dinner the Update, so save your spare change to cast your votes! out. For more information, please call Ken Malachowsky at 6178. WPCC Job Openings State Surplus Bid Sheets Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Bid sheets are now available in the mailroom or you Instructor in Psychology may access Karen Cddwell's home page for bid information.
Need a Humanities Elective? Wln a dwne~FOK Would you like to publish your stories, poems, plays or novels? The English Department will offer ENG 173 nvo aT Ctcatiw writing on MWF from 10-10:50amthis spring J. B~KTO~'S quarter. Register for this course and learn the techniques to - improve your literary creations. For more information, The Book Cellar will have a Valentine's Day contact Ann Marie Radaskicwia in LRC 58 or at extension drawing for a dinner for two at j. Barton's 6185. Restaurant. When you come by the Book Cellar to register browse and shop for your cards and giks for Valentine's Day!
...... D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative fiom the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays fiom 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can Feb. 3 Larry Garrison, Director of schcdul; an appoin&t by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. Financial Aid Feb. 4 Jim Reed, Dimtor of The Girl Scouts are currently recruiting st& for their summer Admissions resident camp. Anyone interested may contact Sherlene Stamey in Feb. 5 jim B-==, D- of studenr Student S~MCCIfbr more information and applications. service The following jobs arc cumnt this we& Feb. 6 Keith Conley, Coordinator of Special Populations Students Rcsavc F-ta Morganton ...... FT , Nanny Morganton ...... PT ProcessEng~nccr Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Weldcr/Maintcnana Morganton- ...... FT February 3-7 Marknvlg Morganton ...... PT Deiivuy Drk Morganton ...... PT Mon. Beef Stew, Rice, Fried Okra, Yevt Roll, Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Dasert AS1400 T6cal Speaalist Granite Falls FT Tues. Vegeablc Day - Variety of Veggies, ...... Corn Brad or Roll, Dessert Accounting Vddcsc ...... PT Day Care Worker Burke County Arra ...... FT Wed. Tuckey wIDrrssing, Gravy, Cole Slaw, Offia Assistant Vddcsc ...... PT Candied Yms, Rolls Child Care in Home Morganton- ...... PT Thun. la sag^, Tossed Salad, Garlic Brad, cw3m Dd...... rT Dessert Rchabiitation ThcrapyTedL Morganton ...... FT Fri. Sloppy Joe on Bun with trimmings, Medical brds Lenoir ...... FT Dessert ASS^. m Police Officer Traina AsheviUe ...... FT Interim Business Icard ...... FT CLUB NEWS... Tda BIE Dkmor Morganton ...... FT Students for Christ Rcccptionist Marion ...... FT interdenominational meeting will be held in ~Seuctary LRC-20 or one of the library side rooms every Elmn>nicT&cian Lenoir ...... FT Tuesdays at 10AM. Anyone interested may come. Bible Study will be held on Monday 'Ihe AfihkAmericm Studem Association night at 7PM. Come to the meeting to find of Wsctasn Piedmont Conmrmity College out location. DAT Club meeting will be held on February 3 at 1:00PM, in Moore 106. with The Engineering Club has a sign up sheet on the bulletin board beside PI13 for Dianna Banner, Master Storyteller anyone interested in going to Carawinds. Tuesday, February 11 1997 The African American Student 945 am Association is selling sweat shirts in the Moore Audito- WPCC Campus campus bookstore for $1 5.00. I Commemorating Black History Month I "Appalachian Patchwork" will feature "Wiley and the Hairy Man" In celebration of Black History Month, the WCC Performing Arts Program's presentation of "Appalachian Patchwork" will open with the &American folktale, "Wky and the Hairy Man." "Wiley and the Hairy Man" portrays a young boy's encounter with the swamp creature which haunts his days and nights. "Outwit the Hairy Man three times." explains Wilcy's conjuring Mammy, "and he'll have to leave you along." A "skepatidde" Wilcy and Chorus set out for the swamp to trick the Hairy Man. Their adventures arc related in lyric poetry and mime. The original Wdey was born somcwherc deep in the swamp near theTombigbee Riw. His story about the Hairy Man has been passed down from generation to generation in the backwaters of Alabama. But whether set in Alabama or Appalachia, "Wiley and the Hairy Mann is a story about a little boy with a big fear. It is a story about the kind of fiar that all children fice alone, in the dark It is a story about magic - good magic and bad - and, morc importantly, the magic that all of us have somewhere decp inside. Dramad by Jack Stokes, ''Wlley and the Hairy Man" won a Joseph Jefferson Award as an outstanding children's play. 'Wllcy and the Hairy Man" has special memories for me," added director Cheryl Orford. "It was the very first play I staged at Western Piedmont when I began teaching here back in the spring of 1982." Cast members indude Susan Cato as Wiley, Melissa Elledge as Wilcy's Mammy, David Hensley as the Hairy Man, and Brad Call, Shelley Poteet, and Patricia 'Tipton as the Chorus. Piano and percussion is provided by Brad Arrowood and Sascha Lawing. Kim Lipscombe sings the Afro-American folk lullabye, "All the Pretty Little Horses." Technical support is provided by Joanie Icard, Amy Morgan, Kristy Ogle, Dcanne Smith, Deana Stump, Susie Watson, and Jennifer Wise. The Alabama trickster, Wiley, and the Appalachian trickster, Jack, will both delight audiences of all ages when WPCC presents "Appalachian Patchwork." Show dates are Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at 7:OOpm in the College's Phifcr Studio. Admission is k For morc information, contact Cheryl Oxford at 438-6093. DO YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE THIS SPRING? If you will complete degrec or diploma requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter, you are required to complete a Graduation Petition form and return it to Student Services by 4. 1997, Here's What to Do: 1) Pi& up a Graduation Petition form and Graduate Survcy from the Student Services Offices in Hildebrand Hall. 2) Complete the form with the help of your advisor, making sure you will satisfy all degree requirements at the end of the Spring Quarter. 3) Rrrurn your petition and completed Graduate Sunrey'to Student Services after you have reviewed graduation requirements with your advisor. 4) You will receive a letter regarding the status of your petition. 5) Pay the $25 graduation fet to the Business Office at your last registration. Caps and gowns will be available April 23-25. Additional graduation information will follow in hture editions of the UPDATE. If you have any questions, contact Jim or Judy Rice in Student Services. Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be on campus Wednesda~February 5 from 9:OO-150 in the Student Center of Hildebrand Hall for our quarterly blood drive. Our goal is 50 units of blood. Those interested may donate on a wak-in basis, but appointments will be giwn first priority. If you would like to make an appointment, come by Student Services or call Dawn Woo at 438-6047. An appointment sheet will be located on the door of office 106. The actual donation process only takes 10 minutes, but allow one hour for the whole process of health prescmning, donation, and recuperation. A person can donate blood every 56 days. Potential donors must weigh 1 10 pounds and be Announcement at least 17 years old. Potential donors are encouraged to eat and drink plenty of If you are interested in job fluids before and &er donating. About 8 we& after donating blood, the donor training or in need of assistance to will receive a donor card through the mail indicating the blood type. If you have make your goah into realities, The Job specific questions about donating, please call 1-800-GIVELIFE for more Training Partnership Act (JTPA) information. program may be able to help you. The Carolinas Blood Services Region, which includes Northeast Tennessee, JTPA offers a variety of training has lost 400-500 units of blwd due to cancelled bloodmobiles in January. W~th programs, including skills training and less than one day's supply of most blood types on hand, this poses a serious threat financial assistance, as well as actual to the blood inventories in hospitals across the region. Currently all blood types job placement. We offer services to are needed, with the most critical shortages being types 0 positive, 0 negative, A residents of Alexander, Burke, Negative, and B positive. Caldwcll, and Catawba County. If you or someone you know is in need Red Cross officials across the nation continue to express concern about of assistance, please contact JTPA decreasing supplies. While the Carolinas Region has not issued a media appeal, Services at 704-322-919 1; Ext. 116 to 50 nationwide... blood . supplies are at their lowest in years, and many regions have see if vou aualik. already. declared emergency status. dad Applications Now Being Accepted: Admission Tickets Eikctive January 21, the Office of Special Populations will be accepting Required for Spring applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 12, Graduation 1997. Interested students need to contact Keith Conlcy in HH-116, or Admission tickets will be required for dl438-6043. the spring graduation ceremony to be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Child Care Program Auditorium (COMMA)on May 23, 1997. .. Guidelines: The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal *Each graduate participating in the student aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for spring graduation ceremony will be issued the Pel1 Grant is not a requirement for receiving assistance with child care. 4 guest tickets when picking up cap and The parent is responsible for selecting hislher child care provider. WPCG gown April 23-25. Arrangements for guests role is limited to assisting students find quality child care, and providing with special needs should be confirmed at financial assistance. this time. *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed Program at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an The Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Program is open to single equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be parents, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a replaced. vocational or technical program of study. Financial assistance with *Questions regarding tickets should be transportation costs, child care, tuition, and books is provided to eligible directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year Student Services. in order to determine financial need.
1997-98 Free State Employees Association of North Application Federal Carolina (SEANC) Scholarship Student Aid (FAFSA) SEANC Scholarship Applications for 12997-98 are available in the forms available: Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be a SEANC member or a dependent of a SEANC member. S~Cmembership applications are also &ailable. The 1997-98 Free Application for Applications must be submitted to the appropriate District Scholarship Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are Chair prior to April 1, 1997. The scholarships available are as follows: currently available in the Financial Aid No. Available Amount Ofice. The 1997-98 FAFSA is used to apply 3s for all Federal and WPCC financial aid for $ 500 2 Year Merit the enrollment periods of the 1997 Fall $ 500 2 Year Financial Semester and 1998 Spring and Summer Semesters. Students who plan to apply for $1,000 4 Year Merit the NC Student Incentive Grant must apply $1,000 4 Year Finaricial prior to March 15, 1997. February 1 997 March 1997
Spring Quarter Early Registration ------February 3-7 Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm ------March 3 Trustees, Meeting 5: 15PM ------February 3 GED T~~- FCI ------February 4-5 Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ------March 4 Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation -- February 10 Add/Drop------March 4-5 i HRD Class Ends ------February 11 High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 GED Test - Impact ------February 11 - 12 GED Test - FCI March 4-5 Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration - February 12-14 General Adult Quarter Begins ------March 10 Black History Month ------February 12- 17 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 FacultyIStaff Valentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert Contracts due to Academic AfFairs ------March 11 11 :30-2:00 - LRC- 120 ------February 17 GED Test - Impact ------March 1 1- 12 St. Valentine's Day ------February 14 St. Patrick's Day ------March 17 HRD Class Begins ------February 17 Last Day to Request a rehnd for Spring Quarter --- March 18 GED Test - W'yI ------February 18-20 GED Test ------March 18-20 GED Test - '$+'FCC ------February 24-26 HRD Class Ends ...... March 20 ~~~k Buy Back ------February 25-26 Pel, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business GED Test - Impact ------February 25-26 offle...... March 24 Curriculum Classes End ------February 26 GED Test - WCC------March 24-26 Learning Lab Closed ------February 27-28 GED Test - Impact ...... March 25-26 General Adult Quarter Ends ------February 8 HRD Class Begins ------March 26 High School ~i~lomaClasses End ------February 28 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends -----February 28 , Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office February 10.1997
Annual March of Dimes Walk America Wal k-A-Thon The Book Cellar will have a 1 1 Burke County's March of Dimes AnndWalk America Walk-A-Thon will be held at Western Carolina Center on Saturday, May 3, 1997, at 10:OO am. Rcgistrauon will be at 9:OOam. Information is available in the office of Continuing Education for anyone interested in walking in the wak-a-thon. For more detailed information, please call Graduation Rings Mrs. Linda Johnson, Division Director, 437-8397. The Josten sales representative will be in the cafeteria on February 13 fiom 10 am - 4 pm for anyone that might be interested in ordering a graduationldass ring.
...... D...... CO-OP/ PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Student Services on campus Wednesdays fiom 8:OOam until 12:00 Noon. You can Evening Schedule schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamcy at 438-6046. The Girl Scouts arc currently recruiting staff for their summer Feb. 10 Larry Garrison, Director of resident camp. Anyone interested may contact Sherlene Starncy in Financial Aid Student Services fbr more information and applications. Feb. 11 Ron Hip s,Director Coop. The following jobs are current this week: Ed.,J ob !lacement
Feb. 12 ' Judy Rice, Registrar Reserve ~~nrMorganton ...... FT Feb. 13 Keith Conley, ~oo'rdinator of ...... Special Populationr SNdents Nannyp- weer Morganton PT - Morganton- ...... FT WeldcrIMaintenancc Morganton ...... FT Mar- Morganton ...... PT Delivery Driver Morganton ...... PT Tool Room Supervisor Mowton- ...... FT st400~echnd Cafeteria Menu Specialist Ganite Falls ...... FT Lundng PT February 1 0- 14.... vadesc ...... Day Care Wok Burke County Area ...... FT Mon. Country Scyle St& Mashed Po~oes, office ~ssistant vadesc ...... PT Englii Pas, Yeast Roll, Desert Child Care in Home Morganton ...... PT Interim Business Icard ...... FT Tues. Sauerkraut w/Weiners, Macaroni wl Tda Cheese, Pinto Beans, Corn Brad or BIE Director Morganton ...... FT Roll, Dessert Receptionist Marion ...... 1...... FT Wed. Fresh Grind Pork Roast, Own-&ed E=Scuctary Potatoes, Green Bans, Baked Apples, Elccuonic T6cian Lenoir ...... FT Yevt Roll Lab T&cian Lcnoir ...... FT Data Enay Morganton ...... FTRmp Thurs. Chicken Livers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Baked Apples, Yeast Roll Fri. Salt n' Pepper Cat Fish, French Fries, The Africm-An#ricm Students Association Cole Slaw, Hushpuppia, Dessert ofWeawn F'idmmlt Coalmmity College
Thank you... I sincerely appreciate all the kind expressions of sympathy that you have extended to me over the wah past week The loss of my fither has again made me Dianna Banner, Master Storyteller aware of the importance of caring colleagues. Words could never adequately express how much your Tuedry. February 1 1 1997 support has meant to me at this time in my life. My 9:45 m Moore Auditorium. WPCC Campus mother asked me to also express her appreciation. Carolyn west Commemorating Black History Month I WPCC Performing Arts presents "Appalachian Patchwork" Opens This Week @Ppdac hial) patchwork --play preview-- , ,
The WPCC Performing Arts Program's production of "Appalachian Patchworkn features a dented company of actors. In story after story, the ensemble transforms itself simply and suggestively into the various folktale characters brought to theatrical life upon the thrust stage in the College's P&r Studio. "Wily and the Hairy Man" portrays a boy's encounter with the swamp creature which haunts his days and nights. Susan Cato as an energetic Wilcy, Melissa Elledge as Wily's conjuring Mammy, and David Hensley as the Hairy Man turn in comically scary performances. A Chorus composed of Patricia 'Iipton, Shelly Potcet, and Brad Call relate Wiley's adventures with the Hairy Man in lyric poetry and mime. A lullaby sung by Kim Lipscomb is accompanied by Brad Arrowood on the piano. Percussion and sound effects are . provided by Sascha Lawing and Kristy Ogle. "Pack Down the Big Chestn is at least some seven hundred years old. Many members of the audience will recognize the story as Geofiey Chaucer's "The Miller's Talc." Brad Call as the Husband; Melody Pritchard as the Wife; Jason Hall, Ben Farrar, and Brandon Harmon as the Step-Husbands (they're the ones who step in when the real husband steps out); and Susan Cato as the Narrator all turn in raucous performances. "Home Came the Old Man: is a humorous ballad sung with great gusto and comic timing by Call, Pritchard, and Cato. "Soldier Jackn recounts the final exploits in the long, lucky life of Jack, the Appalachian trickster hero whose tale cycle depicts one of the most fully developed characters in all of American folk literature. The versatile Ben Farrar as Jack, Karen Ledbetter and Brad Call as the old women, and Melody Carswell and Vanessa Mathis as the Narrators are fine in this thoughtful tale. Piano by Louise White enhances this story theatre production. Technical assistance is provided by Joanie Icard, Amy Morgan, Deanne Smith, Deana Stump, Susie Watson, Jennifer Wise, and Jessica Cork. "Appalachian Patchworkn will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7 pm in WPCCS Phifer Studio. Admission is free. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093. TODAY'S NOTE: 1997-98SEMESTER CLWNDAR FAU SEMESTER 1997 (1 6 weeks instruction) "The Most Popular Beginning Day M Aug 11 Registration Th Aug 14 Teacher Contest" Classes Begin M Aug 18 is not over yet!! Labor Day Break MT Sep 1-2 Fall Break M-W Oct 13-15 During the month of February, Thanksgiving Break W-F Nov 26-28 all students will have the opportunity Classes End W Dec 17 to vote for their favorite teacher. The contest will be expanded to include SPRING SEMESTER 1998 (16 weeks instruction) additional faculty members. Voting Beginning Day M Jan5 times and dates will be published in Registration T Jan6 future issues of the Update, so save your spare change to cast your votes! . Classes Begin W Jan7 Martin Luther King Day M Jan 19 Spring Break W-F Feb 25-27 Easter Break M-F April 6-10 Classes End M May 11 Graduation W May 13 WPCC Job Openings Coordinator/Instructor of SUMMER SEMESmR 1998 (10 weeks instruction) Welding Beginning Day M May25 Registration T May 26 Instructor in Psychology Classes Begin W May 27 Independence Day Break F Jul3 Classes End W Aug 5 Graduation Th Aug 6 State Surplus Bid Sheets CLUB NEWS ... Bid sheets are now available in the mailroom or you may access Students for Christ interdenominational meeting will be held in LRC-20 or Karen Caldwelli home pag= for bid one of the library side rooms every Tuesdays at 10AM. Anyone interested may information. come. Bible Study will be held on Monday night at 7PM. Come to the meeting to find out location. The African-American Student Association will have an important meeting in M-104 on February 12 at 1 pm. We will decide on the format for our final Black History Month event. The African American Student Association is selling sweat shirts in the SGA Meeting campus bookstore for $15.00. There will be a very important The Engineering Club will meet on Wednesday, February 12 at 6 pm at SGA meeting on Monday, February Laura's house. Call her for details. Anyone wishing to go to Carowinds next 10, at 12:OO noon in the Testing1 quarter needs to sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board beside P-113. Career Center, Hildebrand Hall (room 128). All members, especially The Social Science Club will meet on Tuesday, February 11, at 12:30pm in officers, are asked to attend. E-109. Applications Now Being Accepted: Admission Tickets EfXective January 2 1, the Ofice of Special Populations will be accepting Required for Spring applications for the Child Can and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 12, Graduation 1997. Interested students need to contact Keith Conley in HH-116, or Admission tickets will be required for cal1438-6043. the spring graduation ceremony to be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Child Care Program Auditorium (COMMA) on May 23, 1997. Guidelines: The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal *Each graduate participating in the student aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for spring graduation ceremony will be issued the Pell Grant is not a requirement for receiving assistance with child care. 4 guest tickets when picking up cap and The parent is responsible for selecting hislher child care provider WPCC's gown April 23-25. Arrangements for guests role is limited to assisting students find quality child care, and providing with special needs should be confirmed at financial assistance. this time. *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker should be turned in to Student Services. Program These additional tickets will be distributed at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be parents, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a replaced. vocational or technical program of study. Financial assistance with *Questions regarding tickets should be transportation costs, child care, tuition, and books is provided to eligible directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year Student Services. in order to determine financial need. ABWA Scholarship Scholarship applications for the 1997-98 Burke County Chapter of the American Business Women's Association are available in the Financial Aid Office. Applications must be received by the ABWA by March 15. Qualifications are: Granite Falls Business *female or male seeking a business or professional career & Professional Women *high school senior or older *Burke County resident (BPW) Scholarship *accepted or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational Applications are currently available in institution in the United States the Financial Aid office. Applications must *financial need be submitted to the Granite Falls BPW by *good scholastic standing (usually defined as a 2.5 GPA or better) March 15. *previous applicants or recipients may reapply *Burke County Charter Chapter ABWA membersldependents are ineligible February 1 997 I GED Test - Impact ------...... March 11-12 WPCC Trustees and Burke Co. Board of Education Graduation Petitions due for Spring Graduation -- February 10 Joint Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm ...... March 17 HRD Class En& ------February 11 St Patrick's Day March 17 GED Test- Impact ------February 11-12 Last Day to Request a rehnd for Spring Quarter ---- March 18 'GED Test Payment of Fees for Early Spring Registration - February 12- 14 -m------March 18-20 Black History Month --- February 12-17 HRD Class Ends ------March 20 '4 FacdtyIStafiVdentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business - 11:30-2:00 - LRC- 120 ------February 17 offie ------March 24 st. Vdentine$ Day ------February 14 GED Test - WPCC ------March 24-26 HRD Class Begins ------February 17 GED Test - Impact ------March 25-26 GED Test - 'JWI ------February 18-20 HRD Class Begins ------March 26 GED Test - WPCC ------February 2426 COLLEGE CLOSED ------March 3 1
GED Test - Impact ------February 25-26 1 Curriculum Classes End ------February 26 1 Learning Lab Closed ------February 27-28 1 General Adult Quarter Ends ------February 8 High School Diploma Classes End ------February 28 April 1997 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ------February 28
March 1997 GED Test - FCI------April 2-3 WP Foundation Benefit Concert (COMMA) The Lettermen-*------April 4 Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm------April 7 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm ------March 3 GED Test - Impact------April 8-9 Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ...... March 4 GED Test - m------April 15- 17 Add/Drop------March 4-5 GED Test - Impact------April 22-23 High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 GED Test - FCI ------March 4-5 HRD Class Ends------April 25 General Adult Quarter Begins ...... March 10 Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 2 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 GED Test - WPCC------April 28-30 Contracts due to Academic Aff$irs...... March 11 Published Weekly by WPCCS Marketing Office 1 February 17, 1997
Western Piedmont Literary New Regist ration Locations!!! Review There will be several locations around campus on Registration Day (Monday, March 3) that you may go to The 1996 Western Piedmont Literary Review is hot register. After meeting with your advisor, take your blue off the press! Our latest issue is filled with the best poetry, , registration card to one of the following locations: fiction, essays, and artwork of Western Piedmont's students and faculty. Get your copy at The Book Cellar or from Ann Jan Christner P- 10 (Business Division) Marie Radaskiewia in LRC 58. Linda Dale E- 103 (Health Sciences Division) Barbara Jones P- 1 13 (Natural Sciences & Engineering Division) Ann Lail M- 103 (Business Division) Darlene Pritchard BH-95 (Natural Sciences and Annual March of Dimes Engineering Division) Walk America Lenada Williams E- 1 12 (Humanities 8~Social Walk-A-Thon Sciences Division) Dot Whitener LRC-56 (Humanities & Social Burke County's March of Dimes Annual Walk America Sciences Division) Wdk-A-Thon will be held at Western Carolina Center on Saturday, May 3, 1997, at 10:OO am. Registration will be All AddIDrops will be handled in Student Services. at 9:OOam. Information is available in the office of Late Registration - Add/Drop (March 4 & 5) will, as Continuing Education for anyone interested in walking in in the past, take place in HH-104. the walk-a-thon. For more detailed information, please call Mrs. Linda Johnson, Division Director, 437-8397. Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS *. Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Feb. 17 Jim Burnett, Dean of on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can , Student Services schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The Feb. 18 Jim Reed, Director of Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Admissions your use. Feb. 19 Judy Rice, Registrar Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Feb. 20 Keith Conley, Coordinator number. C. of S ecial Populations Stu ents l Rtsem Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Nanny . Morganton ...... PT Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT Morganton PT Cafeteria Menu Marketing- ...... Morganton FT February 17-2 1 Tool Room Supervisor ...... AS1400 Technical Specialist Granite Falls ...... FT Mon. Smoked Sausage wlpeppers n' Onions, Day Care Worker Burke County Area ...... FT Black-eye Peas, Rice, Yeast Roll, Dessert Child Care in Home Morganton ...... PT PRESIDENT'S DAY SPECIAL - Hot Dog Interim Business Icard ...... FT & 16-02. Drink for $1.35 Teacher BIE Director Morganton ...... FT Tues. Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Cauliflower, Receptionist Yeast Roll, Dessert Exec. Secretary Marion ...... FT Lab Technician Lenoir FT Wed. Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green ...... Data Enuy Morganton FTITemp Beans, Yeast Roll, Dessert ...... Fund Development Thurs. Spaghetti w1Meat Balls, Tossed Salad, Specialist Morganton ...... FT Garlic Bread, Dessert Running Blueprint Machine Morganton ...... PT Fri. Taco's & Burrito's with trimmings and Wait St& Morganton ...... PT B Dessert CNC Morganton ...... FT Marketing Hickory ...... FT Paralegal Asheville ...... FT WPCC job Openings Lega Secretary Hendersonville ...... FT CoordinatorIInstructor of For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Welding Starney, Room 117, Hidebrand Hall - 438-6056. Instructor in Psychology
Thank you ... GOAL Program I would like to take this time to thank A representative from Gardner-Webb's GOAL Program will be on all of YOU for the cards and your kind words campus on Monday, February 17 to talk to interested students. of sympathy in the loss of my Father. There Place: Hildebrand Hail are never enough words to say "Thank You" for your support. Time: 11:00arn - 1:OOpm and 5:00 - 7:OOpm Betty Conley & Family For more information, call 1-800-288-4625. ABWA Scholarship GED to Be Given Scholarship applications for the 1997-98 Burke County Chapter of the The High School Equivalency Exam American Business Women's Association are available in the Financial Aid (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab Office. Applications must be received by the ABWA by March 15. February 24, 25, & 26. Morning sessions Qualifications are: begin at 8:OOam and evening sessions begin *female or male seeking a business or professional career at 5:OOpm. Equivalency diplomas are issued *high school senior or older by the North Carolina State Board of *Burke County resident Community Colleges to those who pass the *accepted or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational exam. If you know of someone who would institution in the United States be interested in taking the exam, please have .*financial need that person contact the Learning Lab at 438- *good scholastic standing (usually defined as a 2.5 GPA or better) 61 10. *previous applicants or recipients may reapply .Burke County Charter Chapter ABWA membersldependents are Lab will be closed ineligible & 28. We will not for an make-up testing on these !wo days.
Granite Falls Business & Professional Women (BPW) Scholarship Rotary Club of Valdese Applications are currently available in the Financial Aid office. Scholarship Applications must be submitted to the Granite Falls BPW by March 15. Applications are available in the
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Rotary Club by March 15. Scholarships will be NC State University- Scholarships- valued at $500 & $1,000. Applicants must be Burke County residents and have a 2.5 NC State University's Multicultural Scholars Program provides GPA. Preferences will be given to students scholarships of $5,750 per year, renewable, for minority students pursuing with high school, college or communiry degrees offered by the Department of Forestry at North Carolina State involvement. University. These degree programs include 1) Forest Management, 2) Natural ~esources-Eco&stemAssessment, 3) Natural ~esourcec~olic~and Administration, 4) Environmental Sciences - Watershed Hydrology, and 5) Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. CLUB NEWS*.. In addition to the Multicultural scholarships, the Department of Students for Christ Forestry awards over 40 undergraduate scholarships each year, most worth interdenominational meeting will be held $2,000. Students who apply for the Multicultural Scholars program but in LRC-20 or one of the library side rooms are unsuccessful will automatically be considered for a departmental every~uesdaysat 10~~.A~~~~~ interested scholarship. may come. Bible Study will be held on For more information about these scholarships or the Forestry programs . Monday night at 7PM. Come to the at NCSU, please contact Odell Witherspoon in P-114. meeting to find out location. Ihc mem6m anddicors oftlicj?lfncan-Jkan ,fthtsj?lsscochatia wish to congratubte Scott Spmn, 1997j?lmateurWyht at %@CC wimm, and to t&~&ttie folliwing iddifm their invaCw6& assistance in ttie plbnning adsuccessfur qecution ofllmatnnTifit at %@CC. Western Piedmont Foundation Buddy Noles and Shary McCraken, AV senices and tedcal consulting Winston Lear Phil D'Angelo, preliminary competition technical advisor Dr. Ralph Soney, prelimhry competition host Louise White, stage direction Dr. Cheryl Mord and her drama students, talent scouting and stage assistance Bill Wilson and the StafF of COMMA Grady Pitts Ken Clark Contessa Bowers and Nikki Michaux, Amateur Night hostesses Willette McIntosh and Michael Kawai, Amateur Night meter judges Keith Conley ,Willette McIntosh, and Dr. Cheryl Oxford, preliminary competition judges . The North Carolina School for the Deaf
'OUR VOICES'
On Friday, February 28, 1997, the African-American Students Association will present "Our Voices", an anthology of Bladc literary and cultural triumph. Members of the college and surrounding communities will make this an arciung and inspiring conclusion for Black History Month activities at WCC. The program begins at 7:OOpm in Moore Auditorium. February 1 997 St, Patricks Day ...... ------March 17 Last Day to Request a refund for Spring Quarter --- March 18
FacultytStaff Valentine's Day Massacre-Death by Dessert . GED Test -WYI ...... ------March 18-20 1 li30-2:oo - LRC-120 ------February 17 HRD Class Ends ------March 20 St, Valentine's Day ------February 14 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan cheiks available in Business HRD Class Begins ------February 17 OFlce------...... March 24 GED Test - WYI ------February 18-20 GED Test - WPCC ------...... March 24-26
GED Test - WPCC ------Februw 24-26 1 GED Test - Impact ------we------March 25-26 Book Buy Back ------February 25-26 HRD Class Begins ------...... March 26 GED Test - Impact ------February 25-26 COLLEGE CLOSED ------...... March 3 1 Curriculum Classes End ------February 26 1 Learning Lab Closed ------February 27-28 General Adult Quarter Ends ------February 8 High School Diploma Classes End ------February 28 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends ---- February 28
April 1997 March 1997
Spring Quarter Curriculum Registration ------March 3 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 1 5pm ------March 3 GED Test - FCI ------...... April 2-3 Spring Curriculum Classes Begin ------March 4 WP Foundation Benefit Concert (COMMA) Add/Drop ------March 4-5 The Lettermen------April 4 High School Diploma Placement Test ------March 4 Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 1 5pm------April 7 Impact GED Test - FCI ------March 4-5 GED Test ------...... April 8-9 General Adult Quarter Begins ------March 10 GED Test - WYI ...... April 15-17 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 GED Test - Impact...... April 22-23 Pickup Caps & Gowns Contracts due to Academic AfFairs ------March 11 ...... April 23-25 GED Test - Impact ...... March 11-12 HRD Class Ends...... April 25 WPCC Trustees and Burke Co. Board of Education Early Registration - Summer Quarter------~~ril28-May2 Joint Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm ...... March 17 GED Test - WCC...... April 28-30 JWbhd Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office I February 24.1997
New Registration Locations!!! What Matters Most There will be sevcd locations around campus on Regismtion Day (Monday, March 3) that you may go to Teaching Excellence: Afier meeting with your advisor, take your blue qismtion card to one of the following locations: UNC-TV Presents Live Broadcast Jan Chrisuler P-10 (Business Division) A live interactive teleconference showcasing how eWveuse of technology can enhance the role ofthe teacher - En& Dale E-103 (Health Sciences Division) in the learning process will air on Wednesday, March 12, Barbara Jones P-113 (Natural Sciences & from 4:OO-5:OOpm on UNC-TV. This special program Engineering Division) will feature a panel discussion moderated by former University of North Carolina President and host of UNC- lhnn Lail M- 103 (Business Division) TVs NORTH CAROLINA PEOPLE, William Friday, with Dvlene PritchardBH-95 (Nand Sciences and opening remarks fiom Governor James B. Hunt,Jr. Other Engineering Division) educators will be connected to the discussion via Internet kdaWdiams E- 112 (Humanities & Social and satellite connections. Sciences Division) Inrerested persons may.send questions in advance and Dot Whitener LRC-56 (Humanities & Social during the by telephone (9i9-549-7161), fix (919- Sciences Division) 549-7168), e-mail ([email protected]), or by mail to Educational Services, UNC-TV, P. 0.Box 14900, Rn,Nc, ktl Md/Drops will be handled in Student Services. 27709. To learn more, visit our website at http://unc- Late Registration - Add/Drop (March 4 & 5) will, as link.uncrv.org. iuk past, take place in HH-104.
Rebtinment Conference Thc Retirement Systems Division of the Department of State Treasurer will conduct a conference for members planning $r oairrmnt and other interested employees. The conference will provide complete information as to: procedures in the llcahmnt process, eligibility for retirement, calculations of benefits, selection of optional payment arrangements, designation &dickies, completion of forms, eligibility rquircments for Social Security benefits and other benefits available to employees. ~w~cewill be held Thursday, March 27, fiom 9:30am to 12 Noon in Moore Hall Auditorium.
mmme.m.....m....a.emoe ~....eaae..e.e.aa.. Student Services CO-OP/ PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative fiom the Employment Security Commission is ' Feb. 24 Larry Garrison, Director of on campus Wednesdays fiom 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can % Financial Aid schedule an appointment by dingSherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The Feb. 25 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Education, Job Placement your use. ", Fcb. 26 Jim Burnm, Dean of Student Services Summer Job Opportunities arc also available by calling the above number. 'I Fcb. 27 Keith Conlev, Coordinator of Sg-d Pdp&tions Stu ents Rcscrvlt Fitu Morganton ...... FT ProcessEnginar Morganton ... .;...... FT Marketing Morganton ...... M' Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT AS/m T&d Spcuihst Granite Falls ...... FT Day Care Wok Burke County Area ...... FT Lab T&cian Lenoir ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Fund Development Febv24-26 Speualist Morganton ...... FT Runmq Blueprint Machine Morganton ...... M' Monday - Grilled Chi& Breast, Sauteed Wait Sd Morganton ...... M' Rqprs 'n Onions, Bladccyc Peas, Yeast Roll, CNC Morganton ...... FT Dmen Marketing Hickory ...... FT Ti- Meat Lo& Great Northern Beans, Paralad Ashde ...... FT Tinnip Gmns, Yeast Roll, Candied Yams ~"arau~ Hcndersonville ...... FT CMA Morganton FT Wkdmdq Sdopcd Potatoes, Gmn Beans, ...... - Lab T&cian Morganton FT Belied Apples, Yeast Roll ...... Asst. Main Sa#c Program Morganton ...... FT Cook I Lenoir ...... PT SubstituteTeacher Morganton ...... PT Outlet Store Clerk Morganton ...... PT Medical Asst. 111 Lenoir ...... FT FACULTY GRANTS: Traffic Servicer II Ashde ...... FT For more infixmation contact student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene The deadline for Western Piedmont Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056. hdaadon's Institutional Instructional Grants is &ch 15, 1997. Instructors interested in sdbmitting grants should complete the Grant E%apsal Transmittal Sheet (available in the md&oom}and attach a one page typed narrative akmipion of the grant. The transmittal sheet WPCC Job Openings admmaivc description arc to be turned in to PtbP.-d%&n dean. For hrther information, Coordinator/Instructor of Welding aamact Richard Greene, Vice President of Instructor in Psychology *Affairs. Western Piedmont NC State University Scholarships Literary Review NC State University's Multicultural Scholars Program provides scholarships of $5,750 per year, renewable, for minority students pursuing The 1996 Western Piedmont Literary degms offered by the Department of Forestry at North Carolina State Rcview is hot off the press! Our latest issue University. These degree programs indude 1) Forest Management, 2) is filled with the best poetry, fiction, essays, Natural RtSO~tm~-EcosysttmAssessment, 3) Natural Resources-Policy and and artwork ofwestem Piedmont's students Administration, 4) Environmental Sciences - Watershed Hydrology, and 5) and hculty. Get your copy at The Book Fiiesand Wildlifk Sciences. Cellar or from Ann Marie Radaskiewia in LRC 58. In addition m the Multicultural schoWps, the ~e~ar&enrof Forestry rwanis over 40 undergraduate scholarships each year, most worth $2,000. Students who apply brthe Multiculd Scholars program but arc unsuccessful will automatically be considered for a departmental sch-p. For more infbsmation about these scholarships or the Forestry program at NCSU, please contact Odell Witherspoon in P-114. "OUR VOICES" On Friday, February 28, 1997, the African-American Students Association will present "Our Voices", an anthology of Black literary and cultural triumph. Members of the college- and surrounding- communities will make this an exciting and inspiring Rotary Club of Valdese Scholarship conclusion for Black History Month activities at WPCC. The program begins at Applications arc available in the Financial Aid Office. 7:OOpm in Moore Auditorium. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Rotary Club by March 15. Scholarships will be valued at $500 & $1,000. Applicants- - must be Burke County residents and have a 2.5 GPA. Preferences will be given to students with high school, college or community involvement. CLUB NEWS... Students for Christ interdenominational meeting will be held in LRC-20 or one of the library side rooms every Tuesdays at 10AM. Anyone interested may come. Bible Study will be held on Monday night at 7PM. - Come to the . Most Popular Teacher Contest meeting to find out location. The contest will be held on February 24-26 in the cafeteria from 12 PTK will meet on March 5 at 2:00 and Noon to 1:OOPM. Save your money and come by to vote! 5: 15pm in HH23. Members need to try to attend one of these meetings. February 1 997 Last Day to Request a tehd for Spring Quarter - March 18 GED Test -WYI Much 18-20 GED Tert - WPCC February 24-26 HRD Class Ends March 20 SOaBuyBock- February 25-26 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks avaiiable in Business , CEDTcsr - Impact February 25-26 Office------March 24 chukdumCbEnd February 26 GED Test - WPCC --- March 24-26 lmming Lab Clod February 27-28 GED Test - Impact -March 25-26 caazl Adult Quvter Ends February 8 HRD Class Begins -Mad126 High School Diplorna CbesEnd February 28 COLLEGE CLOSED --- March 3 1 % Gmt. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends -Februvy 28
March 1997 April 1997
SpiqQuarter Curriculum Registration -March 3 lhuecs Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm March 3 GED Test FCI------Aptd 2-3 S+gGuriculum Classes Begin --March 4 - WP Foundation Benefit Concert (COMMA) * March 4-5 The Lettemen------April 4 E@#B Sebool Diploma Placement Test March4 Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm------April 7 -Test - FCI - - March 4-5 GED Test - Impact------April 8-9 W Adult Quarter Begins - March 10 GED Tat - m------April 15-17 &h School Diploma Classes Begin March 10 - GED Test - Impzct------April 22-23 C.rrrrr due to Academic AfFairs -March 11 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 W'Ibt - Impact Mad 11-12 HRD Class En&------April 25 -Trustas and Burke Co. Board of Education Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm -March 17 Early Registration - Summer Quarter----April 28-May 2 GED Test WPCC------April 28-30 SkRcricEr'sDay- -March 17 - Published Weekly by WPCCS Marketing Off ice 1 March 3, 1997
New Regist ration Locations!!! FACULTY GRANTS: There will be several locations around campus on The deadline for Western Piedmont Foundation's Registration Day (Monday, March 3) that you may go to Institutional Instructional Grants is March 15, 1997. register. After meeting with your advisor, take your blue Instructors interested in submitting grants should complete registration card to one of the following locations: the Grant Proposal Transmittal Sheet (available in the mailroom) and attach a one page typed narrative description Jan Christner P- 10 (Business Division) of the grant. The transmittal sheet and narrative description Linda Dale E- 103 (Health Sciences Division) are to be turned in to the division dean. For further Barbara Jones P-113 (Natural Sciences & information, contact Richard Greene, Vice President of Engineering Division) Academic airs. Ann Lail M- 103 (Business Division) Darlene Pritchard BH-95 (Natural Sciences and Engineering Division) Wildflower Minicourse Lenada Williams E-112 (Humanities & Social A wildfl ower minicourse, Local Flora I, will be offered Sciences Division) by WPCC in April. The first meeting for the class will be Dot Whitener LRC-56 (Humanities & Social April 29 from 6-9pm in room H-124. One additional Sciences Division) evening class on campus will be conducted on May 1. The All AddIDrops will be handled in Student Services. group will then take a weekend field trip to the mountains for further study on May 3 & 4. Late Registration - AddIDrop (March 4 & 5) will, as in the past, take place in HH-104. There is a registration fee of $1 5.50 (includes student activity fie and insurance) for part-time students. All student will pay $20.00 to cover food and other costs for the weekend Graduation Rings field trip. Enrollment is limited. To reserve a place call . The Josten's Ring representative will be on campus 438-6177. Registration may be completed during the March 11 from loam - 3 pm. Come to the area outside the regular Spring quarter registration on March 3. No Book Cellar for your graduation/class ring! prerequisites - instructor will be Ruby Pharr.
...... D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS
Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is + on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can March 3 REGISTRATION schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The March 4 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Job Search Terminals arc open any time during regular college hours for Education, Job Placement your use. Judy Rice, Registrar Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Jim Burnett, Dean of number. Student Services Financial Aid Resenrc Firefighter Morganton ...... FT March 5 Jim Burnett, Dean of Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT Student Services Marketing Morganton ...... PT Judy Rice, Registrar Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. AS1400 Technical Ed., Job Placement Specialist Granite Falls ...... FT Financial Aid Day Care Worker Burke County Area ...... FT March 6 Keith Conley, Coordinator Lab Tedrnician Lenoir ...... FT of S ecial Populations Fund Development ~tuBents Specialist Morganton- ...... FT &ning Blueprint Machine Morganton- ...... PT Are Wait St& Morganton ...... PT How Stars Formed CNC Momton ...... FT v Dr. James Hunter, Professor ofAstronomy Marketing Hickory ...... FT at the University of Florida in Gainesville, will parald Asheville ...... FT present a free, public lecture on the topic of how %.a' sew^ Hendersonville ...... FT stars are formed. Hunter, who has studied star CMA Morganton ...... FT formation for over 20 years, will show Lab Thician Morganton ...... FT spectacular new images of stellar "nurseriesn and Cook I Lenoir ...... PT stars-in-the-making, from the Hubble Space Traffic Servicer I1 Asheville ...... FT Telescope. The Hubble has given astronomers Switchboard Operator Vddese ...... FT a wealth of new information on the marking- of Accounts Receivable Valdese ...... FT stars, and has shown that star births are a Vet Assistant Morganton- ...... PT common occurrence in our galaxy. A question Salad Bar Preparation Morganton ...... PT and answer session will follow the talk. The Extension Agent Morganton ...... FT presentation will be held in Moore Hall Computer Network Auditorium, 7:00pm, Thursday, March 6. For Operations Hickory ...... FT more information, contact Monty Laycox, 438- CNA Hickory ...... FT 6179. For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Stamqr, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056.
Sympathy: CLUB NEWS ... We express our sincere sympathy to Randy Students for Christ interdenominational meeting will be held in Ussery in the death of his brother, Lloyd. LRC-20 or one of the library side rooms every Tuesdays at 10AM. To Benye Conley in the loss of her father Anyone interested may come. Bible Study will be held on Monday and grandmother. night at 7PM. Come to the meeting to find out location. NC State University Scholarships The NC Student Loan . NC State University's Multicultural Scholars Program provides Program for Health, scholarships of $5,750 per year, renewable, for minority students pursuing degrees ofired by the Department of Forestry at North Carolina State Science and University. These degree programs include 1) Forest Management, 2) Mathematics: Natural Resources-Ecosystem Assessment, 3) Natural Resources-Policy and Administration, 4) Environmental Sciences - Watershed Hydrology, and 5) In an effort to increase the number of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. selected health, science, and mathematics professionals, the North Carolina General In addition to the Multicultural scholarships, the Deparunent of Assembly appropriates funds for student Forestry awards over 40 undergraduate scholarships each year, most worth loans. These funds are administered by the $2,000. Students who apply for the Multicultural Scholars program but Student Loan Program for Health, Science, arc unsuccessful will automatically be considered for a departmental and Mathematics, a department of the scholarship. North Carolina State Education Assistance For more information about these scholarships or the Forestry programs Authority. Financial assistance is provided at NCSU, please contact Odell Witherspoon in P-114. to qualified loan applicants to help them attain their educational and professional goals. The subsequent employment of these Rotary Club of Valdese Scholarship program participants in health care shortage areas, state facilities, or educational Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. . institutions benefits our citizens by Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the enhancing the state's health care delivery Rotary Club by March 15. Scholarships will be valued at $500 & $1,000. mstem, and educational institutions. ~~~li&tsmuit be Burke county raid& and have a 2.5 GPA. Preferences For more information, contact Larry will be given to students with high school, college or community Garrison at 438-6042. involvement. Professional Notes To those who are leaving to pursue other opportunities, we'll miss you Pre-Retirement all, but send good wishes for success in your new paths ... Conference Mr. Grady Pitts, Dean of Development, has accepted a position at The Retirement Systems Division of Appalachian State University as Development Officer for the Reich School the Department of State Treasurer will of Education; Dr. Ralph Soney, Coordinator of Social Sciences, has gone to conduct a conference for members planning Wayne Community College as Division Director of Human Services and for retirement and other interested Social Sciences; Ms. Dawn Woo, Student Activities Coordinator, has made employees. The conference will provide the decision to stay at home with her new baby boy. Best of luck to all!! complete information as to: procedures in the retirement process, eligibility for retirement, calculations of benefits, selection of optional payment arrangements, Congratulations: designation of beneficiaries, completion of To Cyndie &James Callaway on the birth of their son, Jacob Robert, forms, eligibility requirements for Social born on February 7, 1997. Mother and baby are doing fine! Security benefits and other benefits available to employees. The conference will be held Thursday, March 27, from 9:30am to 12 Noon in Moore Hall Auditorium. 't Pd,FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business March 1997 Office March 24 GED Test - WPCC March 2426 Spring Quamet Curriculum Regismaon March3 GED Test - Impact March 25-26 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15pm Mad13 HRD Class Begins March 26 Spring Curriculum Clvses Begin March 4 COLLEGE CLOSED March 3 1 AMIDrop March 4-5 High School Diploma Placement Test March 4 April 1997 GED Test - FCI Mvch 4-5 MadMadness Munchies (FacultyIS* March 7 LRC-120 bm1-4:OOPM GED Test - FCI April 2-3 GendAdult Quarter Begins March 10 WP Foundation Benefit Concert (COMMA) High School Diploma Classes Begin Mvch 10 The Lettermen April 4 Conmcts due to Academic A&k Mvch 11 T'ees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm April 7 GED Test - Impact March 11-12 GED Test - Impact Apd 8-9 WPCC Trustees and Burke Co. Board of Education GED Test - WYI April 15-17 Joint Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm March 17 GED Test - Impact April 22-23 St. Patrick's Day March 17 Pickup Caps & Gowns-- April 23-25 Last Day to Request a refund fbr Spring Quarter - March 18 HRD Class Ends -April 25 GED Test -WYI March 18-20 Early Registration - Summer Quarter- April 28-May 2 HRD Class Ends March 20 GED Test - WPCC- --- April 28-30
...... EVERYBUNNY And the Book Cellar is ready! Come fill your Easter Basket from their reat selection of gift items.
...... LOVES EASTER HOW STARS ARE MADE
DR. JAMES HUNTER PROFESSOR OF ASTRONOMY, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOORE HALL AUDITORIUM 7 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1997
ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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TUITION RATES FOR FACULTY GRANTS: SEMESTER SYSTEM The deadline for Western Piedmont Foundation's Institutional Instructional Grants is March 15, 1977. . The State Board has passed the following tuition rates Instructors interested in submitting grants should complete for the semester system: the Grant Proposal Transmittal Sheet (available in the IN-STATE mailroom) and attach a one page typed narrative description Fall & Spring $20 per hour up to 14 hours - of the grant. The transmittal sheet and narrative description $280 total are to be turned in to the division dean. For further information, contact Richard Greene, Vice President of Summer $20 per hour up to 9 hours - Academic Affairs. $180 total OUT-OF-STATE Fall & Spring $163 per hour up to 14 hours - $2,282 total Summer $163 per hour up to 9 hours- $1,467 total These rates are subject to change by the legislature; however, no changes are expected. There was no recommended change to the Refund Policy.
WPCC Job Openings CoordinatorlInstructor of Welding Instructor in Psychology Coordinator of Student ActivitiesIRecruiter CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Student Services The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays fiom 8:OOam until 12:00 Noon. You can Evening Schedule schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The * Job SearchTerminals are open any time during regular college hours for March 10 Larry Garrison, Director of your use. Financial Aid Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above March 11 Jim Reed, Director of number. Admissions March 12 Jim Burnett, Dean of Rcsem Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Student Services Process Engineer Morganton ...... FT i March 13 Keith Conley, Coordinator Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT of S ecial Populations ~tuSents Afier School Day Care Worker Hildebran ...... PT Fund Development Specialist Morganton ...... FT Wait Staff Morganton ...... PT CNC Morganton ...... FT Paralegal Asheville ...... FT L.Sas-tary Hendersonville ...... FT CMA Morganton ...... FT Lab Technician Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Traffic Se~cer11 Asheville ...... FT March 10-14 Vet Assistant Morganton ...... PT Salad Bar Preparation Morganton PT Monday Foot-long Hot Dogs wl ...... Extension ~&nt Morganton FT timmings, Cole slaw, Baked ...... Computer Network Beans, Dessert Operations Hickory ...... FT Tuesday Grilled Chicken Breast, CNA Hickory ...... FT Noodles, Broccoli, Yeast Roll, Teller I (Peak lime) Morganton ...... PT Dessert Branch Secretary Morganton ...... FT Habilitation Asst. Morganton ...... PT Wed. Fresh Carved Beef Roast, Youth Program Asst. I Lenoir FT Whole boiled Potatoes, ...... CAD Project Morganton ;. PT Carrots, Yeast Roll, Dessert ...... Electronic Repairs Hickory ...... FTITemp Thurs. Spaghetti wlMeat Balls, . Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Dessert Starney, RDom 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056. Friday Burritos, Mexican Rice, Corn on cob, Fried Okra, Dessert Performing Arts to Rotary Club of Valdese //'I\mY Ill I1I II! I 1i Scholarship Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
dI Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher Applications and supporting Robin's fit little Bear oNery Little Brain, documents must be submitted to the Rotary who would like to drift peacefully Club by March 15. Scholarships will be " through life, humming tunes and valued at $500 & $1,000. Applicants must stopping frequently to cat a little =K be Burke County residents and have a 2.5 - something. However, he finds himself GPA. Preferences will be given to students involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, with high school, college or community assisted by such friends as the dismal involvement. Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh's intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. When friend Piglet gets roped into Kanga's household and Kanga starts The NC Student Loan bathing him (with soap!) and forcing down spoonsful of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue but he's had so many snacks he Program for Health, gets stuck in the door. Science and AA. Milne's wit and special understanding of young people make this a delightful play for the entire family. Mathematics: Performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 1-3, at In an effort to increase the number of 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm in the Phifer Studio. Admission is selected health, science, and mathematics $3 for adults and $1 for children. professionals, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriates funds for student For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of loans. These funds are administered by the Performing Arts, at 438-6093. Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics, a department of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Financial assistance is provided to qualified loan applicants to help them attain their educational and professional CLUB NEWS ... goals. The subsequent employment of these program participants in health care shortage Students for Christ interdenominational meeting will be held in LRC- areas, state facilities, or educational 20 or one of the library side rooms every Tuesdays at IOAM. Anyone institutions benefits our citizens by interested may come. Bible Study will be held on Monday night at 7PM. enhancing the state's health care delivery Come to the meeting to find out location. system and educational institutions. The Criminal Justice 'Club will have a meeting on Friday, March 14 For more information, contact Larry at 12 Noon in M-101. Elections for club officers will be held on Friday, Garrison at 438-6042. March 2 1 at 12 Noon. March 1997 April 1997
General Adult Quarter Begins ------March 10 GED Test - FCI------April 2-3 High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 WP Foundation Benefit Concert (COMMA) Contracts due to Academic AfLirs March 11 ------The Lettemen--r------April 4 GED Test - Impact ------March 11-12 Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm------April 7 WPCC Tmtees and Burke Co. Board of Education C GED Test - Impact------April 8-9 t Joint Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm ------March 17 GED Tat - m------April 15- 17 St. Patrick's Day ------March 17 GED Test - Impact------April 22-23 Last Day to Request a rehnd for Spring Quarter -- March 18 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 GED Test -m------March 18-20 HRD Class En&------HRD Class Ends ------March 20 April 25 'Early Registration Summer Quarter------April 28-May 2 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business - Ofice------March 24 GED Test - WCC------April 28-30 GED Test - WCC------March 24-26 GED Test - Impact ------March 25-26 HRD Class Begins ------March 26 COLLEGE CLOSED ------March 3 1 MAKE-UP TESTING
Learning Lab personnel will gladly monitor make-up tests (only) for faculty. However, we ask that you please observe the following procedures:
Include on each test:
W Instructor's name W Student's name 05f" Chapter or Unit Number &W Special instructions such as open book allowed, use of calculator, time limit, etc.
BE CONSIDEBBIFE OF POUR STUDb3WS==M.ESURE TEAT YOU PLACE A MAKE-UP TEST IN THE LAB BEFORE YOU SEND A STUDENT TO TAKE IT, DON'T
Announce the test before you bring it to us. W Ask us to return tests to your box. W Send students to pick up tests.
Upon completion, the tests will be returned to your file in the Lab.
TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT BETER 7s30 PM, MONDAY TIPCIRSDAY, OR BETER It00 PM ON FRIDAY, THESE TIMES ALSO APPLY TO TEIIECOUBSE MMZ-UP-TESTS,
Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 March 17, 1997
Pre-Retirement Conference SGA WELLNESS FAIR The Retirement Systems Division of the Department The Student Government Association will sponsor a of State Treasurer will conduct a conference for members Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 19, from 9:30- 11 :00 planning for retirement and other interested employees. The AM in the Student Center of Hildebrand Hall. Wellness conference will provide complete information as to: relates to several aspects of a person's life including social, procedures in the retirement process, eligibility for physical, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and emotional. retirement, calculations of benefits, selection of optional Several agencies tiom Burke County will be represented payment arrangements, designation of beneficiaries, at the fair along with the clubs at WPCC. Some of the completion of forms, eligibility requirements for Social agencies exhibiting at the fair will be Grace Hospital, Valdese Security benefits and other benefits available to employees. General Hospital, The Cancer Society, Burke County Health The conference will be held Thursday, March 27,-from Department, Options, Carolina College of Martial Arts, 9:30am to 12 Noon in Moore Hall Auditorium. Phifer Wellness Center, Life Enrichment Center and more.
The SGA will be serving- mini-cups of TCBY Yogurt. WPCC clubs will also be involved in presenting aspects of GED TO Be Given wellness. As you worried about your cholesterol? Grace Hospital The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) will be will be conducting cholesterol screenings and lipid panels given in the Learning Lab March 24,25, & 26. Morning for a small fee. Cholesterol screens will be $5 and do not sessions begin at 8:00 AM and evening sessions begin at require fasting. Cholesterol screens with HDL will be $10 5:00 DM. Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North and do require fasting. WPCC students will receive these Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to those who services at half price. The results will be mailed directly to pass the exam. If you know of someone who would be the individual. interested in taking the exam, please have that person contact the Learning Lab at 438-61 10. Make wellness an important of your daily life!
Remember. .. to use your mail codes on all outgoing mail. The mailroom can't do their job if we don't do ours!
...... em...... A L D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The March 17 Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid Job SearchTerminalsare open any time during regular college hours for your use. March 18 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Ed.lJob Placement Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above number. March 19 Judy Rice, Registrar March 20 Keith Conley, Coordinator Reserve of S ecial Populations Firefighter Morganton ...... FT ~tuBents Process Technician Morganton ...... FT Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT After School Day Care Worker Hildebran ...... PT Cafeteria Menu Fund Development Specialist Morganton ...... FT March 17-2 1 CNC Morganton ...... FT Monday Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Okra, CMA Morganton ...... FT Yeast Roll. Dessert Traffic Servicer I1 Asheville ...... FT Vet Assistant Morganton Tuesday Country Style Steak or ...... PT Extension Agent Morganton FT Chicken Livers, Mashed ...... Computer 6twork Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Operations Hickory ...... FT Slaw, Yeast Roll, Dessert CNA Hickory ...... PT Wed. Grilled Chicken Breast, Stir- Homemaker fry Veggies, Rice, Yeast Roll, Companion Hickory ...... FT Dessert Teller I (Peak Xme) Morganton ...... PT Branch Secretary Morganton ...... FT Thurs. Pizza Dish, Tossed Salad, CAD Project Morganton ...... PT Garlic Bread, Dessert Electronic Repairs Hickory ...... FTITemp Friday Smoked Sausage wlpeppers 'n Legal Secretary Valdese ...... FT Onions, Black-eye Peas, Rice, General Ofice Morganton ...... PT Yeast Roll, Dessert Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Heavy Equipment Operator 11 Morganton ...... FT Cooks, Hosts, Hostesses Servers, Service Assistants ...... Morganton FTIPT WPCC Job Openings CoordinatorlInstructor of Welding For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056. *h Instructor in Psychology Coordinator of Student Activities1 Recruiter A Celebration of Music and Art Steve Rostan The Phi Theta Kappa chapter of Western Piedmont Community Memorial Scholarship College is proud to announce a week long celebration of music and art Applications are currently available in from March 17 through March 21. The series of events will include... the Financial Aid Office (HH-102). A street art seminar will be held prior to the event to produce large Completed applications must be submitted wall murals LA. style. These wall paintings, done with spray paint, will be to the American Legion Post 234 (Valdese) on display throughout the week. The paintings will be done by Western prior to April 15. Applicants must be a Piedmont Art students under the direction of ZEOS an LA. "tagger". For graduate of the Burke County Public more information see Raymond Goodfellow or Kelton Jarred of the Art Schools or a Burke County resident and be Club. enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college/university during 1997- . On March 17, St. Patty's Day, we will present a literary event at 12 98. The scholarship is valued at $1,000 per noon in the student center lounge to celebrate the publication ofour second year. annual 1,iterary Review, Poems, essays and short stories will be read aloud, and books will be on sale and can be signed by the authors. On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 & 19, we will convert our own Community Room, LRC 120, into a coffee house/gallery/theatre. Come on down and enjoy "WORKS IN PROGRESSn, a fine selection of drawings, paintings, photos and 3D art done by students and alumni of The NC Student Loan Western Piedmont. Coffee and baked goods will be on sale and a free film festival featuring Disney's Fantasia, Lust For Life, the story of Vincent Van Program for Health, Gogh, and a few surprises will be shown during the two day exposition. Science and During selected times throughout the day Phil DYAngelowill display his talents with multi-media on the big screen! A reception for the artists will Mathematics: be held Tuesday March 18, at 7 PM. Please feel free to be part of the In an effort to increase the number of celebration. selected health, science, and mathematics Friday, March 21, closes the week with a FREE concert and live video professionals, the North Carolina General taping of Hickory's TERRY ECKARD BAND. Join the fun and be.part of Assembly appropriates funds for student a live video as Terry and Company celebrate their first CD of Southern loans. These funds are administered by the Style Rock and Blues. The "Bad Boys of Boogi Woogie" are sure to please Student Loan Program for Health, Science, one and all. and Mathematics, a department of the North Carolina State Education Assistance . All events are free and open to the public. Authority. Financial assistance is provided to qualified loan applicants to help them attain their educational and professional goals. The subsequent employment of these program participants in health, care shortage areas, state facilities, or educational institutions benefits our citizens by Herss Jones Ring representative .will be in the cafeteria on enhancing the state's health care delivery March 18 for anyone interesting- in ordering- a graduation1- class ring. system and educational institutions. For more information, contact Larry Garrison at 438-6042. The logo for Winnie-the-Pooh is by Susan Cato, who is also the show's director.
The WPCC Performing Arts Program will present Winnie-the-Po& on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 1-3, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 PM in the Phifer Studio. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call 438-6093.
CLUB NEWS ... Thanks Given: WP Foundation I would like to thank every one Annual Benefit Students for Christ will hold for their cards and kind words of weekly meetings in LRC siderooms sympathy during the loss of my Father Concert for on Mondays at 11 AM. We are an and Grand-Mother. The support Scholarships interdenominational club. We hold from everybody has helped me weekly bible study meetings every through this difficult time. Thank The Western Piedmont Tuesday at 1 1 AM in LRC- 14. you so very much for being there for Foundation will present The me. Lettermen in concert on April 4, The Social Sciences Club will 1997, at 7: 15 PM at COMMA. This meet on Monday, March 17, at Bettye Conley & Family annual event is held to benefit the 1:00PM in E-112. Congratulations: scholarship programs at Western Piedmont Community College. To Mom, Ann Marie Radaskiewin, and baby son, Mark For ticket information, please Glen - born on Thursday, March G. call 433-SHOW or the WP Mom and Baby Mark are doing great! Foundation office - 438-601 1. March 1997 May, 1997 HRD Class Begins------...... May 1 General Adult QuanerBegins ----...... March 10 WPCC Performing Arts Program . High School Diploma Classes Begin ------March 10 Presents &ie -The - Pd...... May 1-4 Contracts due to Academic ARairs ...... March 11 Trustees Meeting LRC 120 (5: 15 I'M)------May 5 GED Test - Impact ------...... March 11-12 GED Test - Impact ------...... May 6-7 WPCC Trustees and Burke Co. Board of Education Payment of Fees for Summer Joint Meeting (LRC 120) 5:30pm ...... March 17 Early Registration...... May 7-9 St. Patrick's Day -...... March 17 GED Test - FCI ...... May 7-8 Last Day to Request a refind for Spring Quarter ---- March 18 GED Test - WYI ------...... May 13-15 GED Test -m------...... March 18-20 GED Test - WCC...... May 19-2 1 HRD Class Ends ...... March 20 Book Buy Back ------...... May 20-21 Pel, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business GED Test - Impact ...... May 20-2 1 Oftice ----- ...... March 24 Curriculum Classes End------May 2 1 GED Test - WCC...... March 24-26 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 GED Test - Impact ...... March 25-26 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 HRD Class Begins ...... March 26 Spring Graduation...... May 23 COLLEGE CLOSED ...... --- March 3 1 Quarter Ends - Genera Adult ...... May 23 High school Diploma Classes End------May 26 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 Leaning Lab Closed...... May 27-28 April 1997 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 GED Test - FCI ...... April 2-3 Add/Drop ...... May 29 WP Foundation Benefit Concert "A" TermClasses Begin...... ~h~ Lettermen ...... -April 4 May 29 Graduation Petitions due for Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm------April 7 Summer Graduation------...... May 30 GED Test - Impact------...... April 8-9 Add/Drop ...... May 30 GED Test - WYI ------...... April 15-17 HRD Class Ends...... May 30 GED Test - Impact ...... April 22-23 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 Pickup Caps & Gowns-: ------...... April 23-25 HRD Class Ends------April 25 Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 2 GED Test - WPCC...... --April 28-30
Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 March 24, 1997
Pre-Retirement Conference Federal Pell Grant, Federal The Retirement Systems Division of the Department Stafford Loan and NCSlG of State Treasurer will conduct a conference for members checks: planning for retirement and other interested employees. The conference will provide complete information as to: Federal financial aid checks for Spring Quarter will be procedures in the retirement process, eligibility for disbursed on Monday, March 24, beginning at 10:OO a.m. retirement, calculations of benefits, selection of optional The Business Ofice will be open until 7:00 p.m. on March payinent arrangements, designation of beneficiaries, 24 to disburse checks to night students. Students must completion of forms, eligibility requirements for Social present a valid identification as outlined in WPCC's Security benefits and other benefits available to employees. Financial Aid Regulations to claim checks. The conference will be held Thursday, March 27, from Federal Pell checks that are not claimed before 500 9:30am to 12 Noon in Moore Hall Auditorium. p.m. Friday, April 4, will be voided.
March Payroll Payroll checks and direct deposit stubs will be WP Foundation Annual Benefit distributed on Thursday, March 27,1997. The College will Concert for Scholarships be closed on Monday, March 3 1, 1997. The Western Piedmont Foundation will present The Lettermen in concert on April 4, 1997, at 7:15 PM at COMMA. This annual event is held to benefit the Book Cellar Closed . scholarship programs at Western Piedmont Community College. The Book Cellar will be closed on March 31st thru ' April 2 for Spring Break. For ticket information, please call 433-SHOW or the WP Foundation ofice - 438-601 1. Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS. Evening Schedule The representative fiom the Employment Security Commission is March 24 Larry Garrison, Director of on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can Financial Aid schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The March 25 Jim Reed, Director of Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Admissions your use. March 26 Jim Burnett, Dean of Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Student Services number. March 27 Keith Conley, Coordinator of S ecial Populations Rsem Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Stu8 ents Process Technician Morganton ...... t. FT Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Day Careworker Hildebran ...... PT March 17-2 1 Fund Development Monday Meat Loaf, Macaroni w/ Specialist Morganton ...... FT Cheese, Green Beans, Yeast CNC Morganton ...... FT Roll, Dessert CMA Morganton ...... FT Traffic Servicu I1 Ashde ...... FT Tuesday Beef Stew, Fried Cauliflower, Vet Assitant Morganton ...... PT Yeast Roll, Dessert Computer Network Operations Hickory 1 FT Wed. Baked Ham, Green Beans, ...... CNA Yeast Roll, Yams Hickory ...... PT Homemaker Thurs. Italian Grilled Chicken, Companion Hickory ...... FT Noodles, Tossed Salad, Garlic CAD Project Morganton ...... PT Bread, Dessert Electronic Repairs Hickory ...... FTmemp w*t.ty Valdese ...... FT Friday Sandwiches, Salad Bar, Baked General Office Morganton ...... PT Potatoes Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Cooks, Hosts, Hostesses Servers, Service Assistants Morganton ...... FTIPT Receptionist/ Cler~cal Morganton ...... PT CLUB NEWS... Word Processor Asst. I11 Morganton ...... FT Cashiers & Loaders Morganton ...... PT Students for Christ will hold weekly meetings in LRC siderooms on Mondays at 11 For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene AM. We are an interdenominational club. We Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 4386056. hold weekly bible study meetings every Tuesday at 11 AM in LRC-14. The Social Science Club will meet on Thank You Tuesday, March 25, at 12;30 p.m. in E-109. Lee and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone The African American Student for their kind words and cards of sympathy and prayers during the loss Association will meet on Wednesday, March 26 of his mother and my grandmother. There is great comfort in knowing at 1 p.m. in M-285. The executive board needs friends are there and also share in our sorrow. to discuss findraiser ideas for any upcoming Lee and Celia activities during Spring Quarter. March 1997 May, 1997 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG and Loan checks available in Business HRD Class Begins------May 1 ofice------March 24 --- WPCC Performing Arts Program GED Test - WCC ------March 2426 Presents - - ...... May 1-4 GED Test - Impact ------March 25-26 Trustees Meeting LRC 120 (5: 15 PM)------May 5 HRD Class Begins ------March 26 GED Test - Impact------May 6-7 COLLEGE CLOSED ------March 3 1 Payment of Fees for Summer Early Registration...... ------May 7-9 GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 April 1997 GED Test - WYI ...... May 13-15 GED Test - FCI------April 2-3 GED Test - WCC...... ------May 19-21 WP Foundation Benefit Concert Book Buy Back------May 20-2 1 Thi Lettermen ------April 4 GED ~~~t- Impact------; ------May 20-2 1 Trustees Meeting (LRC 120) 5: 15pm------April 7 Curriculum Classes End------...... May 2 1 GED Test Impact ------April 8-9 ------Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 GED Teit - WYI ------April 15- 17 ~ursesPinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 GED.Test - Impact------April 22-23 Spring Graduation------May 23 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 QuarterEnds - General Adult------May 23 HRD Class Ends ...... ------April 25 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 9 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 GED Test - WPCC...... --April 28-30 Learning Lab Closed-- ...... May 27-28 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 Add/Drop------...... May 29 "A" TermClasses Begin ------May 29 Graduation Petitions due for Summer Graduation-- ...... May 30 Add/Drop------...... May 30
HRD Class Ends------...... ------May 30 a Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 31 . DLJim A. Richardson President
MEMORANDUM
TO : All Faculty and Staff
FROM : Ron Caplette , DATE : March 14, 1997 SUBJECT: 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award
In 1986, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding teaching by a member of the fu'll-time curriculum faculty. This award has a monetary value of $500.00. As the recipient of this award, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the faculty committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the '1997 award will be announced at the spring graduation exercises. The purpose of this memo is to request nominations for the 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision is on the back of this memo. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on these criteria..
Letters of nomination must be signed and dated. A ballot box is located at the mailroom for you to deposit your form. Deadline is r~l18. 1997. Nominations are particularly encouraged from r?dividual faculty members or faculty groups, individual students or student groups, division deans and support staff.
This award ' represents a means of recognizing publicly the achievements of a member of our faculty. It also serves to enhance the community's perception of Western Piedmont as a source of quality education. Western Piedmont has many fine teachers, so select the faculty member you wish to nominate soon. Time will be required to assemble the supporting information required for your letter of nomination.
1001 Burkmmont Avenue e Morganton. North Carolina 28658-9978 m (704) 438-6000 An Equal Opportunity Institution The se1don cornminet will review nominations, and the selection will be based on:
king a fidl-time WPCC dcuium fdtymember whose primary assignment is =bg,
having an obvious desire faknowledge and love of ldp. a holding appropriate academic credcntiak a rhowing respect ,lndadmimion for pll academic discipiincs and maintaining a geed working relationship with mileaguts; a encouraging an enquiring attitude in hismcr students; a evaluating each rmdent's work fairly, promptly, critically, and consistently; . ., presenting Macoma in a manna consis'mt with the stated course objecdves;
mainmain&ninghigh academic standards,
insisting that students achieve at their highest potential and making every effort to assist , them to do so; a king willing to provide extra a&stanct to students who desire it, both inside and outside the cwm;
a continually seeking ways of improving instructional techniques;
a lanempting to make learning exciting for hisher students;
staying abreast of recent deveiopments in hisher discipline;
seeking and accepting appropiiate non-teaching Coilege assignments;
taking an active role in establishing and maintaining the rights and privileges of hisher position as a m~nkofthe full-time facuity and accepting the responsibilities incuned &=by;
% promoting teaching as a career choice;
% demonsuating a commitment to the philosophy of the community college generally and to the mission and goals of Westcnl Piedmont parriculariy. March 3 1, 1997 Not Published - Holiday Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Off ice 1 April 7, 1997
Martin Luther Exhibit on Quarter to Semester Display in Phifer Learning Information Sessions Resources Center Western Piedmont Community College will be making - "Luther and Atenburg," in exhibit that describes the the transition from the Quarter system to the Semester relationship between the religious reformer Martin Luther system beginning this summer. Information Sessions will and the city of Atenburg, Germany, will be on display in be held at the times listed below to provide a general overview the Phifer Learning Center April 5- 11. The exhibit consists on changes that will occur. Topics to be discussed will be - of twelve large storyboards, religious medals and a copy of tuition and fees, length of terms, transitional courses, and the personal Bible of George Spalatin, a close friend ofMartin the common course library. Faculty and staffwill be available Luther. to answer any questions that you may have regarding this transition. All students and faculty are welcomed and This exhibit is a gifi to the Western Piedmont Sister encouraged to come participate. The Information Sessions ~i&esAssociation (WPSCA) from the Schloss and will be held in Moore Auditorium on the following dates: Spielkarten Museum in the city of Altenburg, Germany. WSCA, which represents Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and April 21 1:30 and 6:00 PM Alexander counties, has recently entered into a formal Sister April 22 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Cities agreement with Der Altenburger Land, the two-county region in which the city ofAltenburg is located. The purpose of this pact is to encourage friendship and understanding betweei our two region; through educational, cultural, professional and economic exchanges. FOOTLONG HOT DOG DAY! If you would like hrther information about Sister Cities The Social Committee will host Footlong Hot Dog please contact the Burke County representative to WPSCA, Day in LRC 120 Thursday, April 24th from 11 :30- 1:30 Mary Charlotte Safford (Ex. 6198). pm. All faculty and staff are invited to devour your favorite footlong with you choice of fixings. Desserts will also be served. he charge is $2.50 to cover food expenses. WPCC Job Openings In addition, if you haven't yet purchased your WPCC CoordinatorlInstructor of Welding cookbook, they will be sold during the social. Proceeds will go to the Peggy A. Galloway Scholarship Fund. Director of Development Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is April 7 Larry Garrison, Director of on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can Financial Aid . schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The April 8 Jim Reed, Director of Job Search Terminals arc open any time during regular college hours for Admissions your use. April 9 Susan Andrea, Coord. Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Disabled Students number. April 10 Judy Rice, Registrar Raervc Fiifighter Morganton ...... FT Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... ; ...... FT Congratulations: Day Careworker Hildebran ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Linda Caldwell of Environmental Vet Assistant Morganton ...... PT Services received a community service award Computer Network on Easter Sunday. The Gospel Recording Operations Hickory ...... FT Artist, The Gospel Meletones, honored Linda CNA Hickory ...... PT for her work and service to her community Homemaker through WCIS Gospel Radio Station where Companion Hickory ...... FT she is the Black Gospel music D.J. CAD Project Morganton ...... PT Legal Linda's words of encouragement and Secretary Vddese ...... FT General Office. Morganton ...... PT music uplifc her listening audience every - Assembly Lenoir Saturday morning until 12 Noon. Tune in ...... FT Cooks, Hosts, Hostesses To WCIS, 76.0 AM on your radio dial every Servers, Service Assistants Morganton ...... FTlP Saturday. Check-out, Service Desk, Lay Away Overnight Stock Morganton ...... PT CNA I & 11, LPN Our thoughts and prayers & RN Morganton ...... FT Activity Assistant Lenoir ...... *...... PT go out to Kathy Anderson and all of her Activity Director Hickory Vie...... FT family. Michelle Sullivan, Kathy's daughter, Cashier Morganton ...... PT was involved in a car accident on Friday, Processing Receptionist Hickory ...... FT March 28, and is hospitalized in NC Baptist Habilitation Asst. Morganton- ...... FT Hospital in Winston Salem. Michelle had Cost Accounting Clerk Hickory ...... FT serious injuries and will have an extended stay. Nutrition Site Manger Granite Falls ...... PT At this time she is doing well. I know Kathy and Michelle would appreciate cards, call and prayers. For more information contact student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056. If you would like to send cards to Michelle, you can do so at the following address: CLUB NEWS... Michelle Sullivan NC Baptist Hospital Room 1101 There will be a SGA meeting on Monday, April 7, at 1:00 PM. Medical Center Blvd. The African American Student Association will meet on Winston Salem, NC 271 57 Wednesday, April 9, at l:00 pm in M-285. Tickets for the WPCC Performing Arts Program's production of Winnie-the-Pooh are now on sale in The Book Cellar. Interest in this show has been very great, and we predict a sell-out. So plan to get your tickets while they last. Performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 1-2 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 pm in the Phifer Studio. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093.
WPCC AMATEUR RADIO IS ON THE AIR! An organizational meeting is being ~lannedfor APRIL 10 at 3:00 PM in C- 101. The purpose of this meeting is to invite mryone who may be interested in becorning a licenses Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio Operator) or has a curiosity of what this is all about. This activity is being sponsored by the WPCC Amateur Radio Club "ARC's''--a newly formed campus club developing the amateur radio station on campus located in F-101. The call sign of the WPCC amateur radio station is KF40UM. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting and take a tour of the station facility If you are unable to make this meeting but are interested, call and get your name on the list for future meeting announcements. For more information, contact Gary Suddreth, KD4YTU,438-6147, or Bob Dockery, WD4CNZ, 438-6075.
CRAWDADS TICKETS The Social Committee sponsored again this year a drawing for tickets to a Crawdad game. Each winner receives two tickets, and these may be used for any regular season game. Please pick up your tickets from Jean Williams in the Business Ofice. The winners are:
Dereama Coffin Ruth Ann Brisson Ruth Keller Paul Daureile Ted Carswell Glenn Morrison Susan Keller Diane Bartle Henry Abernathy Tammy Gurley Lois Dechent Ann Giles Leslie McKesson Rosanna Hartley Bill Childers Gary Suddreth Robert Jackson Lenada Williams Jim Benton Cynthia Callaway Barbara Jones Jean Williams Barbara N. Williams Ken Malachowsky Linda Dale Gail Gay Monty Laycox Nadine McGrady Naomi Smith Wanda Chester April 1997 May, 1997 GED Test - Impact...... ------April 8-9 HRD Class Begins------May l GED Test ------April 15-17 WPCC Performing Arts Program GED ~~~t- Impact------:------April 22-23 Presents - - ...... May 1-4 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 HRD Class Ends...... A 25 GED Test - Impact...... ------May 6-7 Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 9 Payment of Fees for Summer ~~l~ Registration ------May 14,1516 GED Test - mCC------April 28-30 GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 GED Test - me------...... May 13-15 Payment of Tuition & Fees------May 14-16 GED T~~- WPCC...... ------May 19-21 ~~~k B~~ B&------May 20-21 GED Test - Impact ------May 20-2 1 Curriculum Classes End ------May 2 1 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 Spring Graduation ...... May 23 QuarterEnds - General Adult------May 23 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 Learning Lab Closed...... May 27-28 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 Add/Drop------...... May 29 "A" TermClasses Begin ...... ------May 29 Graduation Petitions due for Summer Graduation...... May 30 Add/Drop ...... May 30 HRD Class Ends-...... May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 . Dr.Jim A. Richardson President
TO: All Faculty and Staff
FROM : Ron Caplette
DATE : March 14, 1997 SUBJECT: 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award
In 1986, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding teaching by a member of the fu'll-time curriculum faculty. This award has a monetary value of $500.00. As the recipient of this award, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the faculty committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the '1997 award will be announced at the spring graduation exercises. The purpose of this memo is to request nominations for the 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision is on the back of this memo. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on these criteria,.
Letters of nomination must be signed and dated. A ballot box is located at the mailroom for you to deposit your form. Deadline is Nominations are particularly encouraged from individual faculty members or faculty groups, individual-students or student groups, division deans and support staff. This award represents a means of recognizing publicly the achievements of a member of our faculty. It also serves to enhance the community's perception of Western Piedmont as a source of quality education. Western Piedmont has many fine teachers, so select the faculty member you wish to nominate soon. Time will be required to assemble the supporting information required for your letter of nomination.
1001 Burkrmont Avmnue m Morganton, NodCarolina 28688-9978 0 (704) 438-8000 An Equal Opportunity Institution The selection committee will dewall nominations, and the selection will be based on:
king a fiail-time WPCC dcuium faculty member whose primary assignment is =bg, a having an obvious dtsire for knowledge and love of laming, a holding appro* academic credentials; a showing respect and admixation for academic disciplines and maintaining a good working rehionship with colleagues; a encowaging an enquiring attitude in hisher studcnrs; a evaluating each mrdent's work fairiy, promptly, critically, and consistently;
presenting bis/hu comes in a manner consistent with the stated course objectives; a mainraining high academic s811daxd~; a insisring that students achieve at their highest potential and making every effort to assist them to do so; a being willing to provide exw as.&tancs to students who &sire it, both inside and outside the classroom; a continually setking ways of improving insuucrional techniques; a wempting to make learning exciting for hisher students;
% staying abreast of recent developments in hishcr discipline;
setking and accepting app~~priatenon-teaching College assignments;
taking an active role in establishing and maintaining the rights and privileges of hisher position as a member of tire full-timc faculty and accepting the rcsponsibiliries incurred therew*
promoting teaching as a career choice;
demonstrating a commitment to the philosophy of the community college generally and to the mission and goals of Westtrn Piedmont particularly. Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 April 14, 1997
Quarter to Semester SGA Elections Information Sessions Call for SGA Officer Candidates The Student Government Association is currently Western Piedmont Community College will be making accepting petitions for the offices of President, Vice- the transition from the Quarter system to the Semester President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Students interested in system beginning this summer. Information Sessions will running for office must complete a "Petition for SGA Office" be held at the times listed below to provide a general overview and return it to Student Services. Deadline for petitions is on changes that will occur. Topics to be discussed will be Wednesday, April 30. Petitions are available in Student tuition and fees, length of terms, transitional courses, and Services, Hildebrand Hall. Elections for SGA officers will the common course library. Faculty and staffwill be available be Wednesday, May 7 from 10:OO-12:OO. to answer any questions that you may have regarding this transition. All students and faculty are welcomed and Students running for the ofice of SGA President must encouraged to come participate. The Information Sessions maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students running for the ofice of will be held in Moore Auditorium on the following dates: SGAVice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Officers must be enrolled at WPCC. The term April 2 1 1:30 and 6:00 PM of ofice for officers will begin immediately after spring April 22 9:30 AM and 600 PM graduation and conclude with the following~spring graduation. The Student Government Association is a great opportunity to fine tune your leadership and organizational
Footlong- Hot Dog- Day!- skills. The SGA, in the past, has sponsored such events as the spring and fall barbecues, spring Fever Week (crawfish The Social Committee will host Footlong Hot Dog boil, ice cream day, watermelon day, picnic), the Turkey Day in LRC 120 Thursday, April 24th from 11:30-1:30 pm. Trot 5K Run, Wellness Fair, Oktoberfest, and others. The All 'faculty and staff are invited to devour your favorite officers of SGA work closely with the WPCC Administration footlong with you choice of fixings. Desserts will also be and its Trustees. The officers also serve as a planning and served. The charge is $2.50 to cover food expenses.
organizationalw committee for the upcoming academic year's In addition, if you haven't yet purchased your WPCC events. cookbook, they will be sold during the social. Proceeds will go to the Peggy A. Galloway Scholarship Fund.
...... D...... SENATOR SAM J.-ERVIN,JR. Hiawatha to be CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES PROGRAM presented at WPCC , The Blue Ridge Theatre for The sixth Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Constitutional Issues program is II Youth will present Hiawatha on scheduled for May 13 & 14, 1997, on the campus of Western Piedmont Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April % Community College. Having both day and evening sessions the program is 19, at 7:00 pm in Moore Auditorium designed to insure the participation of both day and evening students and the on the campus of Western Piedmont general public. Community College. The title for this year's program is The Internet: Access to Anything? Hiawatha traces a boy's Recognizing that the Internet is a unique forum for distribution of information, ritualistic induction into manhood. the program will look at some of the overriding issues concerning the Internet. With the help of an old warrior,
The communications revolution is already challenging our assumptions Sakejaweia, Hiawatha learns that all ' about information, power, and politics. The courts have developed rules for men are the same. The audience then the application of the First Amendment in speech, print, and broadcast, however helps Hiawatha convince his enemy, the Internet is a forum that defies easy labels. Seeking to attain some degree of Ododoroh, that they are fighting for control over information available through the Internet, the United States the same thing: peace and freedom. Congress passed the Communications Decency Act (CDA) of 1996. The "communications decency"' provisions of CDA were an attempt to determine Directed by Rik Covalinski, Hiawatk features Josh Propst and what can be made available online and the degree to which responsibility for ki. offending materials can be assigned. A number of public interest groups Covalins challenged provisions in court as overly broad and unconstitutional. Their Hiawath is co-sponsored by the case is presently before the Supreme Court. WPCC Performing Arts Program. Dr. Robert Peters will speak on May 13, at 1 1:00 am and at 7:00 pm in Admission is $2 for adults and Phifer Learning Resources Center Building, Studio 99. Dr. Peters is president $1 for children. ofMorality In Media, Inc., an organization of individuals concerned about the For more information, call 438- circulation of pornography and obscene materials and its "dehumanizing" effect. 6093. The organization works to educate and alert the public to the problem of illegal pornography, and to encourage communities to express themselves in an organized way to law enforcement officials, and urges vigorous enforcement of obscenity laws. Dr. Gene D. Lanier will speak on May 14, at 12 Noon and at 7:00 pm in Phifer LRC, Studio 99. Dr. Lanier, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, is one of the nation's most active, dedicated and outspoken opponents of library censorship. He has been at the front of numerous major and minor battles on First Amendment issues during WPCC Job the past five years. Dr. Lanier has spoken in more than 40 states on censorship and Internet issues and has ofien been used as an expert witness and a voice for Openings First Amendment rights. Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Director of Development Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can April 14 Larry Garrison, Director of schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The Financial Aid Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for April 15 Jim Reed, Director of your use. Admissions Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above April 16 Jim Burnett, Dean of number. Student Services April 17 Keith Conley, Coord. of Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Special Populations Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Students Day Careworker Hildebran ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Computer Network Operations Hickory ...... FT CNA Hickory ...... PT Homemaker Cafeteria Menu Companion Hickory ...... FT April 14-1 8 CAD Project Morganton ...... PT Monday Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, General Office Morganton ...... PT Green Beans, Yeast Roll, Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Dessert Check-out, Service Desk, Lay Away Overnight Stock Morganton ...... PT Tuesday Grilled Chicken Breast, Rice, CNA I & 11, LPN Broccoli w/cauliflower, Yeast &RN Morganton ...... FT Roll, Dessert Cashier Morwton- ...... PT Wednes. Carved Ham, Scalloped Processing Receptionist Hickory ...... FT Potatoes, Peas, Yeast Roll, Dessert Receptionist Hickory ...... FT Cost Accounting Clerk Hickory ...... FT Thursday Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Nutrition Site Manger Granite Falls ...... PT Garlic Bread, Dessert EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Friday Foot-long Hot Dog, Cole Operations Technician Morganton ...... PT Slaw, ~reich~ries,-~essert For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056. Admission Tickets Required for Graduation Admission tickets will be required for the Spring graduation ceremony to be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA)on May 23, 1997. Guidelines: *Each graduate participating in the spring graduation ceremony will be issued 4 guest tickets when picking up caps and gown. Arrangements for guests with special needs should be confirmed at this time. *Students may trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed at graduation rehearsal on May 22 on an equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. *Questions regarding tickets should be directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in Student Services. PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN. IN HILDEBRAND HALL (STUDENT LOUNGE)
Wednesday, April 23 la30 am - 1:00 pm 430 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
*$25.00 GRADUATION FEE MUST BE PAID BEFORE PICKING UP CAP &
GOWN* I
REHEARSAL AND GRADUATION
CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (CoMMA) SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
Thursday, May 22 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA
Thursday, May 22 1:00 pm Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA
*YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES*
Friday, May 23 7:00 pm Graduation at CoMMA Condidcrks for ihe Degree of Associate Candidabfor ihe Degm of General AdminirthuSve Of- Technology and Education General OBeSpecialty
Angela WakAUen Sheila Mae Clark tin Renee' Blevim Charlea Brian Boycc Crynrl Dawn Branch Banking and Finance Jmnifa Brittain Bniand Candidcrte for the Degree of Associate in Benjamin Rupat Broolre Arts and Associate in Science Joauhan Blair Browning Deannii Dula Glenn DioanaLeaBfyan Jcnne Kim Smith David Avay Buchanan * Karnie M. Thonras Business Adniinisbotion Daniel T. Cde WiTravis Tweed Heatha Nicole Daves Dcborab Shull Bentield SwoaLynnFari William R. Dale. Jr. * Hope Muia Fullwood Robin Paulette Duck-. JodvMutinGQvs Candidab for ihe Degree of Asso&& in Kristian Bain Evans A& Dawn Gdy Aria and Associate in Applied Science in Kristy Elaine Hamby Jaemy David Glady Nuning Melissa Hope Hewitt Andna Midwlle Greenleaf Susan Thomas Mace David Benjamin Hemley Wendy EliEabah ChamManey Janne R Wa Estelle Rebecca Seawell Lankt * Mark H. Milla Kcnrwtb F. Keathley Melissa L. Mia Kristic Lynn Laws Charles Alvin Magah Jr. ElizabcthS.Lowe Candidab for ihe Degree of Associate in Brian Stephen Ramsey Richard A. Luk.Jr. Ginpa S. Stacy Mary Angela Mabe Aria and Associate in Applied Science in Delma D. Mack Thenape& Recreation Rholdo F. Macalf Angela Thomar Mores Civil Engineering Technology LamWilson Niecas * Autumn Elise Noman John Ballew Abanethy, Jr. Christoptm Peas. Jr. the Carroll Anthony Carpenter Paula Nicole Poteat Cadidabfor Degree of Associa& in Lisa Gail Williams Angela Cd~ePowell Am, Associate in Science and Associate Mitchell Wayne Rtwitt in Applied Science in Medical Computer Engineering Technology Celia Hcavxa Robinson * Laborabrp Technology Billie V. ROM Donnr RmeRw * Irving Ray Bnwington * Christie Michcle Saundas Brian Todd Masencup Stephen Maahew Sells Charles T. Sellars. Jr. Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Criminal Justice/Protective Services James Albat Smith in applied Science Ashley Ji Sunles Amba Nide Bingham Jodi Lynnc Travis Anthony Wayne Cook Randy Lynn Accounting vancc Rhiannon Rebecca C~mell Delais Wall * * Lamina Lail Duckwath Michael Boyd Warlick Shannon Lynn Byrd * Chet Men ERler Timahy Hal Manley Willard Cynthia L. Coma Teresa Dawn Farris Jennifa Woody Sandra G. Kuykendall * Deane Martin M. Fenda Roland Dewey Wright Annie Lolata OUis Jennifa Gay Hall Amy Lynette Young TracyJohnsonScronce Amy May Stewart Tonya Rena Hanis Lynda Paeat Isbell CamWatesfor the Degree of Associate Jonathan McDowell Keller in Science Accounting and Banking & Finance Matthew Wayne Pennell Michael W. Rice Amanda Lynn Abee Sylvia Ammons Ross David E. Rittenhcuse. Jr. Stephen Blake Edge Peggy McCall Starnes Lisa Hamby 'Thornson Jennifa Rae Hemph111 Accounting and Business Adminisbation Kristie Mason Larry Donnell Williamson Angela Elizabeth Norman Sean MckSmith Suzanne F.. Blanton Dmfting and Design Engineering Sandra S. SpaLe * Christine Jamn Fulbright Elaine Annas Hamby Laura Jean Lowman Manka John Nelson Mull Candidcrtes for the Degree of Associate Accounting and Microcomputer Systems Marc J. Ransbonom in Fine Arts Technology Drug and Alcohol Technology Kimberly Dawn Browning Alia Michele Wilson Alerhea Mae Dillard Billy Ray Edwards. Jr. Billy Clarence Gregay Benjamin Clinton Gilmer Adminisburlive Office Technology Leslie Litaks Kale Kelton R. Jamn Amie Ugenie Lynch * Richard A Lutha. Jr. Nina Hollifield Melinda E. Mitchell Joan Ellen Watm Willifad * Nena Arlene McNeely Nancy C. Ritchard Barbara Ann Tate Sherry Rutherfad Wilkason * Computer Operaiions
Richard Lynn hum Tammy Blake BayCalloway Bailey Julie M. Iimaoo Amndr Rence' Briaain Tricia Eiai~~Clay Greeary Neil Robaaoa LiiBrittain BuiT Mary Lynw Corpening Tannny west Canp Delta Lowrnan Dula Interior Design Angela Reace' Carswell Panrla Lar- Kanipe Paula NipCanwell Holly K OUis Karen Renee' BamU Clay Audrey Fad Woodie Dana F. AUen Faye Stcpben, C& Nancy Ann Jobason Allison Kay Maae AlaniCurtir * AM ElliEab*h Loway Emily Krirten Sigmoa Shannoa Gamble Fisher Jania Hobson Watas GlendaL Smith * Edd0. Rernillg Rebear Belle Robiomn Kndall N. Fosr GedOme SpeciaCtg Carolyn WaldmpMeltoa Amy NdeOarrim Shannoa Neal H- Jaum 0. AUen Jaquina Taey Smith Dockay Kristy J. Jdnr Betsy K Jahnaoa Sara NieJohason BayChristine Kanipe WiRud McGalliard Il Mary ALia Soulman Amy MichUe McNdy Helm Woody Unqhla Stray oakm Mor*2 Mao Yang MedicaILubombq Technology Rachel 'Ibonpma Mull CiyMichelle Murphy ZndusbiaL Maintenance Terry1 K PCMoll Sonya Michelle Hendrick Canp Eliznbah WalLaRudicill Phyllis Pomu DeWicLceQuinn Frank BN~Elder Susall Stoll Jcnaifa Renee' Sigmoa Manud Clemente Mojica RammDale Shaffa sharyspnn Vines Michael L Mm Tear Dixon White Regi~LceWhiswu MicbeleNidmle Wb&h@on * Jaraie Withcqma
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Medical OmeTechnology and CIneml Rise Cam1 Bostic . O@e SpeciaUy Victoriacardamcarroll RonnieChitdresa * MeJane Manis Susie D. Hicks DebaAnnHdbmok * Carolyn H. Tayla Microcomputer Systems Technology Barbara Ann Waters Public Heatha D. Baka Adminisbotion Doris A. Conley Eva LaraiDe Cwkc Camlyn WdyBurlesoa * Paula F. Crawley * Garry Depncorneu Tojuana Lynn Hemphill A. Michael PomU Wanda Hildeban Hoyle * Pamcla CmweU Shugart MmU Lynn Kanipe NiC. McMiM Hcpc Lynn McP*a SMey Ann Miller Chsley Clair Baker Tammy L. Powell Jotti Sue Bennett Sheila Kim Ratliff ShmaBeth Carswell Vinia Davis Rcaor Betty Deal Gruba Robat Carl Schurr Bridget Michele Lemon Paula Duckwarrh Smith Paula Jane Little Gary Eugne Spulin * Alicia Jeanette Lmnm Robin Banmr Street Tammy Lyncttc Mauney Wanda Michelle Suddmh Tonya Edwards Silver Lori AnnTipon Jaaet Kay Byas Webb * Gina Lynn Whisenant Water and Wate Technology Jcf6ny Keith Wilson Marianne C. Wilson * Nanm JeanKeUa *
Microcomputer Systems Technology and Candidates for Diploma Computer Opemlions
Cathy Fard Williams Computer EIccLronics *PTK Member
Daniel R. Spann WHAT'S GOING ON AT WESTERN PIEDMONT ???
With all the changes taking place for 1997-98, it's important to know what's changing and what's NOT changing as a result of the conversion to semesters. ****9**1*$**4******8
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WILL BE DIFFERENT. The quarter system divided the academic year into three 11-week quarters for a total of 33 weeks of instruction. The semester system will divide the academic year into two 16-week semesters for a total of 32 weeks of instruction. FALL Semester 1997 SPRING Semester 1998 Classes begin August 18. Classes begin Jan 7. Holidays: Holidays: Labor Day Sep 1-2 ML King Day Jan 19 Fall break Oct 13-15 Spring break Feb 25-27 Thanksgiving Nov 26-28 Easter break Apr 6-10 Classes end Dec 17. Classes end May 11.
YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND GPA REMAIN THE SAME. Quarter-based credit converts to semester-based credit at a ratio of 3:2. So a program that used to require 96 quarter credit hours to complete will now require 64 semester credit hours to complete. Quarter credits earned in satisfaction of current program requirements will count toward the new program either as specific course requirements or as electives. You are as close to finishing your program under the semester system as you were under the quarter system. As for your grade point average, nothing changes. Your GPA will be the same after the semester conversion. Western Piedmont is committed to ensuring that no student loses credit or academic standing as a result of the transition from quarters to semesters.
See your academic adviser or call Student Services (438-6052) for a detailed analysis of your program standing as a result of the semester conversion.
TUITION IS NOT CHANGING, though the arithmetic is a little different. Under the quarter system, an in-state student paid $13.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $185.50 per quarter. Over the full academic year (three quarters), that student paid $556.50. Under the semester system, an in-state student will pay $20 per credit hour up to a maximum of $280 per semester. Over the full academic year (two semesters), that student will pay $560. QUARTER-BASED TUITION: SEMESTER-BASED TUITION: (In-state) (In-state) $13.25 per credit hour $20 per credit hour
$185.50 per quarter (max .) $280 per semester (max.) x 3 quarters x 2 semesters = $556.50 per year = $560 per year Maximum in-state tuition for Summer 1997 is $180.
Financial Aid is available. Call 438-6042 for details. TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COLLEGE WILL BE EASIER. All community colleges in North Carolina are now taking their courses from the same state catalog, called the Common Course Library. That means that all courses taken to satisfy a program requirement at Western Piedmont will transfer to the same program at another North Carolina community colleges as equivalent credit. And, thanks to the new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, transfer will also be easier between Western Piedmont and North Carolina public universities. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees now identify the specific courses that are either required or strongly recommended for baccalaureate programs in several major areas of study. Students who complete an AA or AS degree at Western Piedmont and meet other criteria required of native university students will be eligible for admission as juniors in their major area of study at all North Carolina public universities that offer the program.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: APRIL 28-MAY 9 REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: MAY 28 SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 29 SEE YOUR ADVISER OR CALL 438-6052 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Even if you don't plan to enroll this summer, now is a good time to see your adviser about how your program is changing as a result of the conversion to semesters.
Western Piedmont Communitv College Performing Arts Presents
May I - 3 at 7:00 PM WPCC Phifer Studio May 4 at 2:00 PM f)du(ts $3.00 Children $1.00 EARLY REGISTRATION SUMMER TERM
Advising for Early Registration for the Summer. Term will cover a two week period. Early Registration for'the Summer Semester will take place as follows: I. ADVISING DAYS - RIT, 28 - Y 9t Students enrolled during the Summer 96, Fall 96, Winter 96 or Spring 97 term are elgible to early-register. These students should see their advisor during this period to arrange a schedule and complete the blue pre-registration form. The blue card should be kept by the advisor who will submit it to' Student Services by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 9, 1997. 2. SS- Schedules from the blue card will be put into the computer on May 12 and 13. A list of students with scheduling errors or course conflicts will be posted in Student Services by 10:OO am on Wednesday, May 14. These students will need to see their advisor to rearrange their schedules. The revised blue card should be returned to Student Services before noon on Friday, May 16 3. Y 14. 15. 16 The Business Office will be open during the following hours for the receipt of tuition and fees from early-registered students. Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15
Friday, May 16 10:OO am to 1:00 pm
***STUDENTS WHO E'AIL TO PAY DURING TBE HOURS AMVE WILL HAVE*** ***THEIR REGISTRATION CANcELmD***
4. uD/DROP - Y 78. 1997 Schedule changes for early registered students may be made on May 28, 1997 (regular registration day) at the following times: 10:OO am to '10:45 am 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm April 1997 Laming Lab Closed------...... May 27-28 GED Test - 7JVYI------April 15-17 I GED Test - Impact------April 22-23 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 HRD Class Ends------April 25 Add/Drop------May 29 Early Registration Summer Quarter------April 28-May 9 TermCluses Begin------May 29 - I * GED Test - \JITPCC------April 28-30 Graduation Petitions due for Summer Graduation ------May 30 Add/Drop------...... May 30 HRD Class Ends------May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 May, 1997 HRD Class Begins------May 1 WPCC Performing Arts Program Presents ------May 1-4 GED Test - Impact------May 6-7 Payment of Fees for Summer Early Registration------May 14,15,16 GED Test - FCI ------May 7-8 Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Constitutional Issues program------May 13-14 GED Test - 7JQYI------May 13-15 Payment of Tuition & Fees------May 14-16 GED Test - \JITPCC ------i ------May 19-21 Book Buy Back ------May 20-21 GED Test - Impact------May 20-21 Curriculum Classes End------May 2 1 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 Spring Graduation------...... May 23 Quarter Ends - General Adult-- ...... May 23 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 L~JS~et Grozi)i~zg PLANT SALE the fdlo wing plan ts are ready for sale:
vegetables: TOMATO - Whopper-proven variety .35 ea bedding, flowering plants: LAVENDER - Munstead Strain - fragrant! .30 ea SALVIA - St. John's Fire - red, 15" .30 ea RUE - herb for seasoning cheeses, perennial .30 ea IMPATIENS - mixed colors .30 ea MARIGOLD - Inca Yellow, 16" .30 ea MARIGOLD - Aurora Fire (French Dwarf 12") .30 ea COLEUS - Red Velvet, sun or shady locations .30 ea EVERLASTINGS (Strawflowers) - good for drying .30 ea
A , AGERATUM - Blue Blazer, for borders .30 ea PETUNIAS - mixed colors -30 ea GAZANlA - (Painted Daisy), for hot, dry locations .30 ea PERlWElNKLE - annual - for sunny spots .30 ea DUSTY MILLER - Silverdust, for borders, silvery foliage .30 ea
hanging baskets and other offerings: LARGE FERNS - 1On hanging baskets $5.00 ea GARDEN MUMS - yellow or lavender, 1 gallon pot $2.00 ea SENSITIVE PLANTS - novelty, a plant that moves! $2.00 ea HOSTA - 4" pots, green leafed, will produce large plant $I.OOea in a few years, perennial
HANGING BASKETS - mix OF PLANTS for color $5.00 ea ASSORTED HOUSE PLANTS - Jade, Swedish Ivy, $1 .OO ea Wandering Jew, and others, in 4" pots
MINIATU.RE ROSES - Yellow, very fragrant, blooming $7.00 ea in 6" pots, perennial, grow well outside!
ASSORTED Table Ferns - 4" pots, several varieties $1 -00 ea GERANIUMS - Orbit Red or Pink, 6" pots $3.00 ea
SALE DAYSIHOURS:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 4:00-6:30PM THURSDAY, APRIL 17 1:00-6:30PM
- ----I-- Sow, we cannot take your order and hold plants due to lack of space. Checks are OK, please make payable to WK'C SOT, no IiOU3. ~_~__~~~~~__~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_-_____--_-__---_-_------OPEN TO ALL FACULTY, STAFF. AND STUDENTS? *--_------_---_-_------MAKE PLANS NOW TO GET YOUR PLANTS WHILE THEY LAST! TWO DA YS ONL Y!
for more information, call Bob Dockery, 438-6075 Published Weekly by WPCCS Marketing Off ice 1 April 21, 1997
Quarter to Semester SGA Elections Information Sessions Call for SGA Officer Candidates Western Piedmont Community College will be making The Student Government Association is currently the transition from the Quarter system to the Semester accepting petitions for the offices of President, Vice- system beginning this summer. Information Sessions will President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Students interested in be held at the times listed below to provide a general overview running for office must complete a "Petition for SGA Office" on changes that will occur. Topics to be discussed will be and return it to Student Services. Deadline for petitions is tuition and fees, length of terms, transitional courses, and Wednesday, April 30. Petitions are available in Student the common course library. Faculty and staffwill be available Services, Hildebrand Hall. Elections for SGA officers will to answer any questions that you may have regarding this be Wednesday, May 7 from 10:OO-12:OO. transition. All students and faculty are welcomed and encouraged to come participate. The Information Sessions Students running for the office of SGA President must will be held in Moore Auditorium on the following dates: maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students running for the office of SGAVice-President, Secretary, andTreasurer must maintain April 21 130 and 6:00 PM a 2.5 GPA. Officers must be enrolled at WPCC. The term April 22 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM of office for officers~willbegin immediately after spring graduation and conclude with the following spring graduation. Footlong Hot Dog Day! The Student Government Association is a great opportunity to fine tune your leadership and organizational The Social Committee will host Footlong Hot Dog skills. The SGA, in the past, has sponsored such events as Day in LRC 120 Thursday, April 24th from 1 1 :30-1:30pm. the spring and fall barbecues, Spring Fever Week (crawfish All faculty and staff are invited to devour your favorite boil, ice cream day, watermelon day, picnic), the Turkey footlong with your choice of fixings. Desserts will be served. Trot 5K Run, Wellness Fair, Oktoberfest, and others. The The charge is $2.50for the footlong, drink, chips and dessert. officers of SGA work closely with the WPCC Administration The charge for an additional footlong is $1.50. and its Trustees. The officers also serve as a planning and In addition, if you haven't yet purchased your WPCC organizational committee for the upcoming academic year's cookbook, they will be sold during the social. Proceeds will events. go to the Peggy A. Galloway Scholarship Fund.
...... L I D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can "" April 21 Larry Garrison, Director of schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The Financial Aid Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for April 22 Judy Rice, Registrar your use. April 23 Jim Burnea, Dean of Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Student Services number. April 24 Keith Conley, Coord. of Special Populations Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Students Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Day Careworker Hidebran ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Computer Network Operations Hickory ...... FT Cafeteria Menu CNA Hickory ...... PT April 22-25 Homemaker Companion Hickory ...... FT Monday Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, General Office Mowton- ...... PT Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Okra, * Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Candied Yarns, Yeast Roll Check-out, Service Desk, Lay Away Overnight Stock Morganton ...... PT Tuesday Hamburger Steak, Scalloped CNA I & 11, LPN Potatoes, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, & RN Morganton ...... FT Dessert Cashier Morganton- ...... PT Wednes. Carved Roast Beef, Carrots & . Processing Receptionist Hickory ...... FT Potatoes, Yeast Roll, Dessert Receptionist/Customer Se~ce Hickory ...... FT Thursday Sauerkraut wweiners, Macaroni EMT-P, EMT-I Ruthertbrdton ...... FT w/Cheese, Pinto Beans, Corn Operations Technician Morganton ...... PT Bread, Dessert Teller I Morganton ...... PT Friday Chili Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn, Rice, For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Mexican Corn Bread Stamey, bom 117, Hidebrand Hall - 438-6056.
The United States Navy has immediate openings in: WPCC job Openings ELECTRONICS MEDICAL FIELDS Coordinator/Instructor of Welding COMPUTERS NUCLEAR POWER Director of Development ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL PAY GARDNER-WEBB OFFERS GOAL PROGRAM Club News If you have two years of College and want to earn a Bachelor's Degree, Phi Theta Kappa will meet on Gardner-Webb University's GOAL PROGRAM may be just what you are looking Wednesday, April 23rd, at 2:00 or for! 5: 15 pm. All new members who have not been officially inducted are An information meeting will be held at Western Piedmont Community invited as well. College, Hildebrand Hall on Monday, April 21. Drop by anytime between 11 am - 1 pm & 530 -7 pm. Phi Theta Kappa stoles and tassels can be ~urchasedwhen picking For more information, call 1-800-288-4625. up cap and gown at designated pick- up times. Spring induction will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm in MONTREAT COLLEGE OFFERS BACHELORS Moore Auditorium. All faculty and DEGREE IN BUSINESS staff are welcome to attend. If you would like information on how to earn you bachelors degree in business while earning a living, then you need to attend this informationalseminar designed for working adults. The seminar will be held on Tuesay, April 29 at 6:OOPM in Admission Tickets Phifer Learning Resource Center, Room 18. Required for SPACE IS LIMITED!! Please call to reserve a seat: Graduation Yvette Harrold Enrollment Ofice Admission tickets will be required 1-800-436-2777 for the Spring gaduation ceremony to be held at the City of Morganton Classes begin in Marion in May. Meeting will last approximately 1 hour. Municipal Auditorium (COMMA) on May 23, 1997. Guidelines: *Each gaduate participating in the spring graduation ceremony will be GED offered: issued 4 guest tickets when picking up The High School.Equivalency Exam (GED) will be given in the Learning caps and gown. Arrangements for guests Lab on April 28, 29 & 30. Morning sessions begin at 8:00 am and evening with special needs should be confirmed sessions begin at 500 pm. Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Carolina at this time. State Board of Community Colleges to those who pass the exam. If you know of *Students may trade tickets someone who would be interested in taking the exam, please have that person among themselves. Any extra or unused contact the Learning Lab at 438-61 10. tickets should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed at graduation reheard on Need Graduation Invitations? May 22 on an equitable basis. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. Invitations are available in THE BOOK CEUAR. The cost is 5 *Questions regarding tickets invitations for $3.19. Come see us for your graduation needs. should be directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in Student Services. EARLY REGISTRATION SUMMER TERM
Adv.ising for Early Registration for the Summer.Term will cover a two week period. Early Registration for the Summer Semester will take place as follows: 1. WISING DAYS - RIT, 78 - Y 9: Students enrolled during the Summer 96, Fall 96, Winter 96 or Spring 97 term are elgible to early-register. These students should see their advisor during this pe.riod to arrange a schedule and complete the blue pre-registration form. The blue card should be kept by the advisor who will submit it to Student Services by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 9, 1997. 2. =UT*ES KRYFO INTO SYSTFM - Y 17. 13 Schedules from the blue card will be put into the computer on May 12 and 13. A list of students with scheduling errors or course conflicts will be posted in Student Services by .10:00 am on Wednesday, May 14. These students will need to see their advisor to rearrange their schedules. The revised blue card should be returned to Student Services before noon on Friday,.May 16
3. PAYMENT OF TUTTION AND FEES - Y 14. 15. 16 The Business Office will be open during the following hours for the receipt of tuition and fees from early-registered students. Wednesday, May 14 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 15 10:OO am to 1:00 pm 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, May 16 10:OO am to 1:00 pm
***STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO PAY DURING THE HOURS ABOVE WILL HAVE*** ***THEIR REGISTRATION CANCELLED***
4. AnD/nROP - Y 78. 1991 Schedule changes for early registered students may be made on May 28, 1997 (regular registration day) at the following times : 10:OO am to 10:45 am 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm . PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN IN HILDEBRAND HALL (STUDENT LOUNGE)
Wednesday, April 23
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
**$26.00 GRADUATION FEE MUST BE PAID BEFORE PICKING UP CAP & GOWN**
REHEARSAL AND GRADUATION
CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (CoMMA) SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
Thursday, May 22 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA
Thursday, May 22 1:00 pm Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA
*YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES*
Friday, May 23 7:00 pm Graduation at CoMMA Candidates for the Degree of Associate Candidate for the Degree of General Melissa Hope Hewitt in& Susan Thomas Mace Education Wendy Elizabeth Chapman Maney Mark H. Miller Angela Walker Allen Sheila Mae Clark Melissa L. Miller Lisa Reme' Blevins Charles Alvin Morgan, Jr. Charles Brian Boyce Brian Stephen Ramsey Crystal Dawn Branch Ginger S. Stacy Jennifer Brittain Breland Candidate for the Degree of Associate in Benjamin Rupat Brooke Arb and Associate in Science Jonathan Blair Browning Dionna Lea Bryan Civil Engineering Technology David Avery Buchanan * Je~eKim Smith Daniel T. Cde Kamie M. Thomas John Ballew Abemethy, Jr. Heatha Nicde Daves William Travis Tweed CmUAnthony Carpenter Susan Snyder Fd Lisa Gail Wiams Hope Maria Fullwood Candidate for the Degree of Associate in Jody Martin Gettys Arb and Associate in Applied Science in Computer Engineering Technology Anna Dawn Grady Jmmy David My Thempeutic Recreation ADdrra Michelle Greenleaf Irving Ray Brewington * David Benjamin Hensley Kimberly L. Jeans Brian Todd Masencup Jeanne R. Kahla Kenneth F. Keathley Kristie Lynn Law Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate ElizabahS.Lom * in Applied Science Amber Nicole Bingham RicW A. Luther, Jr. Anthony Wayne Cook Mary Angela Mabe Rhiannon Rebecca CottreU * Delom D. Mack Accounting Lamina Lail Duckworth Rhoada F. Metcalf Thornas Chet Men Effier Angela Moses Shannon Lynn Byrd Teresa Dawn Farris Leann Wilson Nietas * Cynthia L. Coma Martin M. Fender Autum Elise Nonnan Sandra G. Kuykendall * Jennifer Gay Hall Cbristopk Pmce. Jr. Annie Loletta OUs Tonya Renee Harris Paula Nicole Poteat Tracy Johnson Scronce Lynda Poteat Isbell Angela Celeste Powell Amy May Stewart Jonathan McDowell KeUer Mitchell Wayne Rmitt Matthew Wayne Pennell CeIia Heavner Robinson * Michael W. Rice Biie V. Ross Accounting and Banking 8 Finance David E. Rittenhouse. Jr. -Renee Ross * Peggy McCall Starnes Christie Michele Saundas Sylvia Ammons Ross Lisa Hamby Thomson Stephen Matthew Sells Larry Donnell Wiamson Charla T. SeUars, Jr. Jams Albert Srnith Accounting and Business Administration Ashley Jii Sunles Drafting and Design Engineering Jodi Lynne Travis SumeF. Blanton Rady Lynn vance Christine Jamtt Fulbright Laura Jean Lowman Manka DcIaisWaU Elaine Annas Hamby John Nelson Mull Michael Boyd Warlick * Marc J. Ransbottom Timothy Hal Manley Willard Accounting and Microcomputer Systems Jennifer Deane Woody Roland Dewey Wright Technology Drug and Alcohol Technology Amy Lynette Young Alice Michele Wilson Billy Clarence Gregory Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Leslie Litaker Kale Amie Ugenie Lynch * in Science . Administnative Office Technology Melinda E. Mitchell Nancy C. Ritchard AmPnda Lynn Abee Nina HoUif~eld Barbara Ann Tate slephea Blake Edge Nena Arlene McNeely Sherry Rutherford Wilkerson * Jennifer Rae Heqhll Kristie Mason Angela Elizabeth Norman Administnabivc Office Technology and Sean Patrick Smith General Office SpeciaUy Horticulture Sandra S. Spke * Richard Lynn Drum Margaret A. Coleman Julie M. Hanson Debbie Chapman Wood Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Megan E. O'Brien in Fine Arts Gregory Neil Roberson Banking and Finance Kimberly Dawn Browning Interior Design Al*hea Mae Dillard Edwards. Deanna Dula Glenn * Billy Ray Jr. Dana F. Allen * Benjamin Clinton Gimer Business Adminisbation Allison Kay Moose Kehon R. Jarren Ernily Kristen Sigrnon * Richard A. Luther, Jr. Glenda L. Smith * Joan EUen Waters Williford * Deborah Shull Bentield Rebecca Belle Robinson * Brenda C. Cranford Carolyn WaldropMelton * William R. Dale. Jr. * Robin Paulette Duckworth Kristian Bain Evans Kristy Elaine Hamby Tammy West Camp Candidates for Diploma Angela Renee' Carswell Paula Nipper Carswell Dawn Clarke Bollinger * Karen Renee' Bamtt Clay Computer Elecironics Onna Wicks Gnene Faye Stephens Cook Alani Curtis * Daniel R. Spnn Medical Labomlory Technology Melissa G. Davis Shannon Gamble Fisha Computer Operations Edward G. Fleming Sonya Michelle Hendrick Kendall N. Foss Elizabeth Walker Rudid * Amy Norville Garrison Betty Calloway Bailey Susan Stoll Shannon Neal Hennessee Tricia Elaine Clay Rometta Dale Shaff~ James 0. Men Jaquins Mary Lynette Capening Wanda W. Whisnant Kristy J. Jenkins Delta Lownnu! Dula Tena Dixon White Sara Nicole Johnson . Madelyn Celeste Hayden Michele Nichde Whittington * WimRussell McGalliard, II Pamela Larnette Kanipe Amy Michelle McNeely Holly K. Ollis Stacey Oakes Maetz Audrey Fad Woodie Candiiate for the Degree of Associate in Nancy Ann Johnson Arts, Associate in Science and Associate Rachel Thompson Mull Cindy Michelle Murphy Ann Ellizabeth Lowery in Applied Science in Medical Taryl K. Pearson Janice Hobson Waters Laboratory Technology Phyllis Camp Powell Debbie Lee Quinn General Office Specialty Shari Renea Verheeck Mehau Jennifer Renee' Sigmon Sherry Spann Vines Teresa Smith Dockery Regina Lee Whisnant * Betsy K. Johnson Jamie Witherspoon Betty Christine Kanipe Lisa Shannon Yount Medical Office Technology Mary Alice Saulrnan Helen Woody Umphlett Shwry Ann Collins Mao Yang Starling Felicia Conley Candidate for the Degree of Associate in Debra Ann Fisher Scienceand Assochte in Applied Science Industrial Maintenance Marsha Yvonne Migan in Nursing Tammy Renee Ross * Emily B. Stump Frank Bruce Elder Estelle Rebecca Seawell Lambat * Manuel Clemente Mojica Medical Office Technology and General Michael L. Moae Operations Management Office SpeciaUy
L-e Jane Manis Joyce Hughes Mman * RitaRossMilla * Phyllis Ledfad Shuping * Microcomputer Systems Technology Pamlegal Technology Heather D. Baker Doris A. Conley Rise Carol Bostic Eva Laraine Codre Victaia Cadaro Carroll Paula F. Crawley * Ronnie Childress * Tojuana Lynn HempM Susie D. Hicks Wanda Hildebran Hoyle * Debra AM Holbrook * Menrll Lynn Kanipe Carolyn H. Tayla Nikki C. McMinn Barbara Anne Waters Hope Lynn McRters Shirley Ann Miller Tammy L. Powell Publie Adminisbation Sheila Kim Ratlif Virginia Davis Recta Carolyn Woody Burleson * Robat Carl Sdlurr Garry Dean Cornell Paula Duckworth Smith A. Michael Powell Gary Eugne Splrlin * Pamela Creswell Shugart Robin Banner Street Wanda Michelle Suddreth Thempeutic Recreation Lori Ann Tipon * Janet Kay Byers Webb * Chesley Clair Baker Gina Lynn Whisenant * Joni Sue Bennett JeErey Keith Wison Shanna Beth Carswell Marianne C. Wison * Betty Deal Oruber Bridget Michele Lemon Microcomputer Systems Technology and Paula Jane Little Computer Operalions Alicia Jeanette Laem Tammy Lynene Mauney Cathy Ford Williams Tonya Edwards Silver Water and Waste Technology Nursing Norma Jean Keller * Tamrny Blake Amanda Renee' Brittain Lisa Brittain Buff * PTK Member WHAT'S GOING ON AT WESTERN PIEDMONT ???
With all the changes taking place for 1997-98, it's imporant to know what's changing and what's NOT changing as a...... result of the conversion to semesters.
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WILL BE DIFFERENT. The quarter system divided the academic year
, into three 11-week quarte& for a total of 33 weeks of instruction. The semester system will divide the academic year into two 16-week semesters for a total of 32 weeks of instruction. FALL Semester 1997 SPRING Semester 1998 Classes begin August 18. Classes begin Jan 7. Holidays: Holidays: UorDay Sep 1-2 ML King Day Jan 19 Fall break Oct 13-15 Spring break Feb 25-27 Thanksgiving Nov 26-28 Easter break Apr 6-10 Classes end Dec 17. Classes end May 11.
YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND GPA REMAIN THE SAME. Quarter-based credit converts to semester-based credit at a ratio of 3:2. So a program that used to require 96 quarter credit hours to complete will now require 64 semester credit hours to complete. Quarter credits earned in satisfaction of current program requirements will count toward the new program either as specific course requirements or as electives. You are as close to finishing your program under the semester system as you were under the quarter system. As for your grade point average, nothing changes. Your GPA will be the same after the semester conversion. Western Piedmont is committed to ensuring that no student loses credit or academic standing as a result of the transition from quarters to semesters.
See your academic adviser or call Student Services (438-6052) for a detailed analysis of your program standing as a result of the semester conversion.
TUITION IS NOT CHANGING, though the arithmetic is a little different. Under the quarter system, an in-state student paid $13.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $185.50 per quarter. Over the full academic year (three quarters), that student paid $556.50. Under the semester system, an in-state student will pay $20 per credit hour up to a maximum of $280 per semester. Over the full academic year (two semesters), that student will pay $560. QUARTER-BASED TUITION: SEMESTER-BASED TUITION: (In-state) (In-state) $1 3.25 per credit hour $20 per credit hour
$185.50 per quarter (max.) $280 per semester (max.) x 3 quarters x 2 semesters = $556.50 per year = $560 per year Maximum in-state tuition for Summer 1997 is $180.
Financial Aid is available. Call 438-6042 for details. TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COLLEGE WILL BE EASIER. All community colleges in North Carolina are now taking their courses from the same state catalog, called the Common Course Library. That means that all courses taken to satisfy a program requirement at Western Piedmont will transfer to the same program at another North Carolina community colleges as equivalent credit. And, thanks to the new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, transfer will also be easier between Western Piedmont and North Carolina public universities. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees now identify the specific courses that are either required or strongly recommended for baccalaureate programs in several major areas of study. Students who complete an AA or AS degree at Western Piedmont and meet other criteria required of native university students will be eligible for admission as juniors in their major area of study at all North Carolina public universities that offer the program.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: APRIL 28-MAY 9 REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: MAY 28 SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 29 SEE YOUR ADVISER OR CALL 438-6052 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Even if you don't plan to enroll this summer, now is a good time to see your adviser about how your program is changing as a result of the conversion to semesters.
Western Piedmont Community College Performing drts presents
May 1 - 3 at 7:OO PM WPCC Phifer Studio May 4 at 2r00 PM Adults $3.00 Children $1.00 April 1997 GED Test - Impact------April 22-23 Learning Lab Closed------May 27-28 Pickup Caps & Gowns------April 23-25 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 HRD Class Ends------Apd 25 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 , Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 9 Add/Drop------...... May 29 GED Test - '(XrPCC------April 28-30 "A" TermClasses Begin------May 29 Graduation Petitions due for Summer Graduation------May 30 " Add/Dmp------...... May 30 HRD Class Ends------...... May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 May, 1997 HRD Class Begins------May 1 WPCC Performing Arts Program Presents -Pooh ------May 1-4 GED Test - Impact------May 6-7 Payment of Fees for Summer ~~l~ Registration------May 14,1516 COME TO GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 THE BOOK CELLAR Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Constitutional Issues program------May 13-14 GED Test - m------May 13-15 SPRING CLEAN-UP SALE Payment of Tuition & Fees------May 14-16 GED Test - '(XrPCC------May 19-21 Book Buy Back------May 20-21 APRIL 29TH AND 30TH. GED Test - Impact------May 20-21 Regular Hours Curriculum Classes End------May 21 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 Spring Graduation------...... May 23 Quarter Ends - General Adult------May 23 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 -- Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 April 28, 1997
Western Piedmont Community College Performing Arts Presents Melody Pritchard; and the pompous Owl, nicely over-played by Cheryl Oxford. The peace of the Woods is disrupted by the arrival of newcomers, Kanga and Roo. Melody Carswell as the maternal Kanga and Susan Cato as the mischievous Roo make for a strong stage team. I Karen Ledbetter, Brad Arrowood, Sasha Lawing, and Kristy Ogle, as woodland creatures, complete the cast.
May 1- 3 at 7:00 PM WPCC Phifer Studio Music by Louise White sets a nostalgic mood for these beloved stories of childhood. Kenny Loggins' "Return to Pooh May 4 at 2:00 PM Cldults $3.00 Corner," sung by Susan Cato and the cast, provides a parent's Children $1.00 Winnie-the-Pooh is a delight! reflection on "once upon a time..." --a preview by Beth Buckner -- Costumes designed and constructed by Catherine Farrar The WCC Performing Arts Program's production of arc an obvious labor of love and add greatly to the play's color o& is sure to delight audiences of all ages. and the cast's characterizations. First-time director Susan Cato brings this children's classic Scenic artistry by Scott Woodard and lights by Shelley to the stage with color, music, a kt-pace, and a cast having as Poteet complete the cartoon-like illusion of this show. much fun in their roles as will the kids in the crowd. Kudos to Susan Cato and company for a wonderful return Ryan Cato is charming as Christopher Robin, and Rus Cato to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh. brings a grandfitherly warmth to the role of the storyteller, A.k me-the-Pooh will be presented Thursday, Friday, and Mine. Saturday, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, at 2:OO pm in the Phifer Studio. Brandon Harmon plays a winsome Wmnie-the-Pooh, a bear Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children and are on sale in of very little brain. Pooh's best friend, Piglet, is played to . The Book Cellar. perfection by Patricia Tipton. (A former student and instructor at WPCC, Beth Buckner Other animals in the Woods indude the always-in-a-hurry- is now Director of Theatre at South Caldwell High School.) Rabbit, played with an energetic aplomb by Ben Farrar; the miserable donkey, Ecyor, a played way-down-in-the-dumps by
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...... D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The April 28 Larry Garrison, Director of Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Financial Aid your use. April 29 Jim Reed, Director of Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Admissions number. April 30 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT May 1 Keith Conley, Coord. of Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Special Populations Day Careworker Hildebran ...... PT Students CMA Morganton ...... FT Computer Network Operations Hickory ...... FT CNA Hickory ...... PT Homemaker Cafeteria Menu Companion Hickory ...... FT April 28-May 2 Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Monday Chicken Livers, Mashed Potatoes, Check-out, Service Desk, Lay Away Peas, Cole Slaw, Roll, Dessert Overnight Stock Morganton ...... PT CNA I & 11, LPN Tuesday Chopped Sirloin w1Mushroom & RN Morganton ...... FT Gravy, Cooked Rice, Green Beans, Cashier Morganton ...... PT ~011,Dessert Recegtionist/Customer Semce Hickory ...... FT Wednes. Fresh Carved Pork Roast, Carrots, EMT-E EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Stewed whole Potatoes, Baked Kennel Attendant Morganton ...... PT Apples, Roll, Dessert General Clerical Morganton ...... PT Thursday Spaghetti w/Meat Balls, Tossed Lab Assistant Morganton ...... PT Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert Youth Program Asst. Lenoir ...... Temp. Processing Asst. 111 Morganton ...... FT Friday Gyro's or Foot Long Hot Dog with Rehabilitation tr~rnrnlngs Therapy Aide Morganton ...... FT Activities Director Newton ...... FT Yard Work Hickory ...... PT Caregiver Morganton ...... FT Account Clerk Morganton ...... FT Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... FT
WPCC Job For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hipps, or Sherlene Stamey, Room Openings 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 7041438-6066. Coordinator/Instructor of The United States Navy has immediate openings in: Welding ELECTRONICS MEDICAL FIELDS % Director of Development COMPUTERS NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL PAY MONTREAT COLLEGE OFFERS BACHELORS Club News DEGREE IN BUSINESS The Criminal Justice Club will hold its Annual Activities Day on Friday, Ifyou would like information on how to earn you bachelors degree in business May 2, at Bethel Park in Morganton. while earning a living, then you need to attend this informational seminar designed This is open to all Criminal Justice for working adults. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:OOPM in students and their guests. The cost is $3 Phifer Learning Resource Center, Room 18. per person to cover food and other SPACE IS LIMITED!! Please call to reserve a seat: materials. All proceeds will go to the Yvette Harrold Dillenger Scholarship Fund. Enroilmen t Office Call Danny Dixon at 439-61 17 for 1-800-436-2777 more information. Classes begin in Marion in May. Meeting will last approximately 1 hour. Students for Christ meetings will be held every Monday at 1 IAM in LRC- 14. Bible study is held in LRC-14 at 1 lAM every Tuesday. No fees, no SGA Elections obligations, just come! Call for SGA Officer Candidates The Student GovernmentAssociation is currently accepting petitions for the Admission Tickets ofices of President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer. Students interested Reauired for in running for office must complete a "Petition for SGA Officen and return it to Student Services. Deadline for petitions is Wednesday, April 30. Petitions are ~riduation available in Student Services, ~ildebrandHall. Elections for SGA officers will be Admission tickets will be required Wednesday, May 7, from 10:OO-12:OO and Thursday, May 8, from 4:OO-6:OO. for the Spring graduation ceremony to Students running for the ofice of SGA President must maintain a 3.0 GPA. be held at the City of Morganton Students running for the office of SGA Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer Municipal Auditorium (COMMA) on must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Oficers must be enrolled at WCC. The term of May 23, 1997. ofice for officers will begin immediately after spring graduation and conclude Guidelines: x~iththe following spring graduation. *Each graduate participating in the The Student Government Association is a great opportunity to fine tune spring gaduation ceremony will be your leadership and organizational skills. The SGA, in the past, has sponsored issued 4 guest tickets when picking up such events as the spring and fall barbecues, Spring Fever Week (crawfish boil, ice caps and gown. Arrangements for guests cream day, watermelon day, picnic), the Turkey Trot 5K Run, Wellness Fair, with special needs should be confirmed Oktoberfest, and others. The officers of SGA work closely with the WPCC at this time. Administration and its Trustees. The officers also serve as a planning and organizational committee for the upcoming academic year's events. *Studentsmay trade tickets among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed at gaduation rehearsal on Need Graduation Invitations? May 22 on an equitable basis. LOS~ tickets cannot be replaced. Invitations are available in THE BOOK CEUAR The cost is 5 *Questions regarding tickets invitations for $3.19. Come see us for your graduation needs. should be directed to Keith Conley or Ron Hipps in Student Services. Senator Sam J. Ervin, jr. 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award Constitutional Issues Programw visits the Internet! In 1991, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize May 13 & 14,1997 outstanding contributions by a fill-time staffmember. This award has a monetary value of $500. As a recipient of this award last year, I have been asked to serve as *Should "free speech" be chairman of the selection committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The restricted in cyberspace? make committee will its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, *What are our rights with administrators, or support st&. The recipient of the 1997 award will be announced regard to the Internet? at the 1997. . fill orientation. *What is "fit for children?" The committee is requesting nominations for the 1997 Outstanding Staff What is "fit for adults?" Member Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee Does the "Communications qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection Act of 1996" criminalize committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the expressions of constitutionally information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on protected information of ideas over these criteria. Nominating forms are available in Student Services. All letters of the Internet? What about your nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20, 1997. rights? The employee should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of the In calling for the rejection of community college and to the missions and goals ofWestern Piedmont Community Senator Exon's "Communications College. The following positions are not eligible to receive the Outstanding St& Decency Act," Robert Peters Member Award: VP for Academic Mairs, VP for Administrative Services, VP for observed: "Obscenity is not Institutional Advancement, and full-time faculty. The selection criteria for this protected by the First Amendment, award include the following: and it is already prohibited on broadcast, cable and satellite TV Extraordinary efforts as an employee and by means of telephone. *Service to hislher profession, WPCC, and community Restrictions on indecency have been Evidence of innovative or special efforts in histher area of responsibility upheld in the broadcast media ...But [the CDA] has serious Has excellent attendance and punctuality records constitutional problems and does a . Shows a cooperative attitude toward the College and its policies disservice to the American people.- - Works harmoniously with and for others in hislher department and the It is a giant step backwards." College Are the prohibitions of the *Qualityand quantity of hislher work is consistently superior CDA unconstitutionally vague and overbroad? What is "indecency" Is willing to take on additional duties when the need arises and L'patentlyoffensive?" What Is dependable in fulfilling responsibilities alternatives are available to parents Shows initiative who wish to shield their children from on-line communications that Exercises good judgment they deem inappropriate? Shouldn't *A . .Consistently demonstrates the ability (and has the knowledge and skills) to the laws that are already 'bn-the- cope with varied problems and situations books" be more stringently-. Accomplishes objectives effectively enforced? Keeps abreast of current developments in histher field of expertise What do you think? Has good attitude toward safety, and follows safe practices and influences Make your plans to attend: others to do the same "The Internet: Access to Is involved in community functions, professional activities, or similar Anything?" activities THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WILL BE DIFFERENT. The quarter system divided the academic year into three 11-week quarters for a total of 33 weeks of instruction. The semester system will divide the academic year into two 16-week semesters for a total of 32 weeks of instruction. FALL Semester 1997 SPRING Semester 1998 Classes begin August 18. Classes begin Jan 7. Holidays : Holidays : Labor Day Sep 1-2 ML King Day Jan 19 Fall break Oct 13-15 Spring break Feb 25-27 Thanksgiving Nov 26-28 Easter break Apr 6-10 Classes end Dec 17. Classes end May 11.
YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND GPA REMAIN THE SAME. Quarter-based credit converts to semester-based credit at a ratio of 3:2. So a program that used to require 96 quarter credit hours to complete will now require 64 semester credit hours to complete. Quarter credits earned in satisfaction of current program requirements will count toward the new program either as specific course requirements or as electives. You are as close to finishing your program under the semester system as you were under the quarter system. As for your grade point average, nothing changes. Your GPA will be the same after the semester conversion. Western Piedmont is committed to ensuring that no student loses credit or academic standing as a result of the transition from quarters to semesters.
See your academic adviser or call Student Services (438-6052 or TDD 438-6066) for a detailed analysis of your program standing as a result of the semester conversion.
TUITION IS NOT CHANGING, though the arithmetic is a little different. Under the quarter system, an in-state student paid $13.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $185.50 per quarter. Over the full academic year (three quarters), that student paid $556.50. Under the semester system, an in-state student will pay $20 per credit hour up to a maximum of $280 per semester. Over the full academic year (two semesters), that student will pay $560. QUARTER-BASED TUITION (In-state) SEMESTER-BASED TUITION (In-state) $13.25 per credit hour $20 per credit hour
$185.50 per quarter (max. ) $280 per semester (max. ) x 3 quarters x 2 semesters = $556.50 per year = $560 per year
Financial Aid is available. Call 438-6042 for details. TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COLLEGE WILL BE EASIER. All community colleges in North Carolina are now taking their courses from the same state catalog, called the Common Course Library. That means that all courses taken to satisfy a program requirement at Western Piedmont will transfer to the same program at another North Carolina community colleges as equivalent credit.
Thanks to the new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, transfer will also be easier between Western Piedmont and North Carolina public universities. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees now identify the specific courses that are either required or strongly recommended for baccalaureate programs in several major areas of study. Students who complete an AA or AS degree at Western Piedmont and meet other criteria required of native university students will be eligible for admission as juniors in their major area of study at all North Carolina public universities that offer the program.
Course names and numbers look DIFFERENT. Program names and requirements look DIFFERENTO The academic calendar looks DIFFERENT. The tuition rate looks DIFFERENT.
So, WHAT'S CHANGING AND WHAT'S NOT CHANGING AS A RESULT OF SEMESTER CONVERSION?
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: APRIL 28-MAY 9 REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: MAY 28 SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 29 SEE YOUR ADVISER OR CALL 438-6052 or TDD 438-6066 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Even if you don't plan to enroll this summer, now is a good time to see your adviser about how your program is changing as a result of the conversion to semesters. CandZdcrtes for the Degree of Associate Candidate for the Degree of General Civil Engineering Technology in Arb Education John Ballew Abemethy. Jr. Shannon Michael Via Angela Walker Men Carroll Anthony Carpenter Lisa Reme' Blevins Lisa Gail Williams Charles Brian Boyce Candidate for the Degree of Associate in Crystal Dawn Branch Amand Associate in Science Jennifer Brittain Breland Computer Engineering Technology Benjamin Rupert Brooke Jenne Kim Smith Jonathan Blair Browning Kamie M. Thomas Irving Ray Brewington * Dionna Lea Bryan William Travis Tweed Brian Todd Masencup David Avay Buchanan * Daniel T. Cole Criminal Justice/Protective Services Heather Nide Daves Susan Snyder Ford Candidates for the Degree of Associate Hope Maria Fullwmd in Applied Science Amba Nicde Bingham Jody Martin Gettys Anthony Wayne Cook Anna Dawn Grady Rhiannon Rebecca Coctnll * Jeremy David Grady Accounting Lantina Laid Duckwrorth Andrea Michelle Greenleaf Chet Allen Effla David Benjamin Hensley Rebecca Tallent Bridges Teresa Dawn Farris Jeanne R. Kahler Shannon Lynn Byrd Martin M. Fender Kenneth F. Keathley Cynthia L. Coma Jennifer Gay Hall Kristie Lynn Laws Sandra G. Kuykendall * Tonya Renee Harris Elizabeth S. Lowe * Annie Loletta Ollis Lynda heat Isbell Mary Angela Mabe Tracy Johnson Scronce Jonathan McDoweU Keller Delaes D. Mack Amy May Stewart Matthew Wayne Pennell Matthew Thomas Mdoy Michael W. Rice Rhonda F. Metcalf Accounting and Banking & Finance David E. Rittenhouse, Jr. Angela Thomas Moses Peggy McCall Stames Lisa Hamby Thomson Leann Wilson Nieters * Sylvia Ammons Ross Autumn Elise Norman Larry Donnell Williamson Christqher Pence, Jr. Paula Nicole heat Accounting and Business Adminisbation Dmfting and Design Engineering Angela Celeste Powell Mitchell Wayne Rewitt Suzanne F. Blanton Laura Jean Lowman Manka Celia Heavner Robinson * Christine Jarrat Fulbright John Nelson Mull Billie V. Ross Elaine Annas Hamby Marc J. Ransbottom Donna Renee Ross * Christie Michele Saunders Stephen Matthew Sells Accounting and Microcomputer Systems Drug and Alcohol Technology Charles T. Sellars, Jr. Technology James Albert Smith Billy Clarence Gregay Ashley Jill Sunles Alia Michele Wilson Leslie Litaker Kale Jodi Lynne Travis Amie Ugenie Lynch * Randy Lynn Vance Melinda E. Mitchell Delais Wall * Administrative Office Technology Nancy C. Ritchard Michael Boyd Warlick * Barbara Ann Tate Timothy Hal Manley Willard Nina HoKield Sherty Rutherfad Wilkerson * Jennifer Deane Woody Nena Arlene McNeely Roland Dewey Wright Amy Lynette Young Administrative Office Technology and Candidates for the Degree of Associate General Office Special@ in Science Richard Lynn Drum Julie M. Hanson Margaret A. Coleman Megan E. O'Brien Amanda Lynn Abee Debbie Chapman Wood Gregay Neil Roberson Stephen Blake Edge Jennifer Rae Heell Kristie Mason Banking and Finance Interior Design Angela Elizabeth Norman Sean Patrick Smith Deanna Dula Glenn * Dana F. Allen * Sandra S. Spake * Allison Kay Moose Rebecca Belle Robinson * Business Administration Emily Kristen Sigmon * Candidates for the Degree of Associate Glenda L. Smith * in Fine Arts Debaah Shull Benfield . Carolyn WaldropMelton * Brenda C. Cranford Kimberly Dawn Browning William R. Dale, Jr. * Legal Secretary Alethea Mae Dillard Robin Paulette Duckworth Billy Ray Edwards. Jr. Kristian Bain Evans Kristy Elaine Hamby Dawn Clarke Bollinger * Benjamin Clinton Gilma Onna Wicks Greene Kelton R. Jarrett Melissa Hope Hewitt Richard A. Luther, Jr. Susan Thomas Mace Joan Ellen Waters Williford * Wendy Elizabeth Chapman Maney Medical Laboratory Technology Mark H. Miller Melissa L. Miller Charles Alvin Magan, Jr. Sonya Michelle Hendrick Brian Stephen Ramsey Elizabeth Walker Rudicill * Ginger S. Stacy Rometta Dale Shaffer Susan Stdl Jams 0. Allen Jaquins Candidates for Diploma Wanda W. Whisnant Kristy J. Jenkins Tena Dixon White Sara Nide Johnson Michele Nichde Whinington * William Russell McOalliard, Computer Electronics Amy Michelle McNeely Stacey Oakes Montz Daniel R. Spann Candidatefor the Degree of Associcrte in Rachel Thompson Mull Arb, Associate in Science and Associcrte Cindy Michelle Murphy Computer Operations in Applied Science in Medical Taryl K Peanon Phyllis Camp Powell hbombry Technology Debbie Lee Quim Beny Calloway Bailey Jennifw Renee' Sigmtm Tricia Elaine Clay Shary Spann Vines Mary Lynette Cmpening Regina Lee Whisnant * Delta Lowman Dula Jarnie Evelyn Withrspoon Madelyn Celeste Hayden Lisa ShamYount Pamela Larnene Kanipe Medical OfFc. Technology Holly K. Ollis Audrey Ford Woodie Nancy Ann Johnson Shary Ann Collins Candidatefor the Degree of Associate in Starling Feticia Conley AM EUizabeth Lowery Debra Ann Fisher Science and Associcrte in Appliad Science Janice Hobson Waters Marsha Yvonne Migan in Nursing Tammy Renee Ross * General OmeSpecia@ Emily B. Stunp Estelle Rebecca Seawell Larnbert * Teresa Smith Dockery Medical Offiec Technology and General Operations Management Betsy K. Johnson O&e SpeciaUy Beny Christine Kanipe Joyce Hughes Allman * Mary Alice Saulman Lanie Jane Manis RitaRossMilla * Helen Woody Umphlen Phyllis Ledford Shuping * Mao Yang Microcomputer Systems Technology Pamkgal Technology Zndusbial Maintenance Heather D. Baker Frank Bruce Elder Rise Carol Bostic Doris A. Conley Manuel Clemente Mojica Vidaia Cordaro Camll Eva Lamine Codre Michael L. Moore Paula F. Crawley * Ronnie Childress * Tojuana Lynn Hemphill Debra Ann Holbrook * Wanda Hiddebran Hoyle * Carolyn H. Taylor Mmll Lynn Kanipe Barbara Anne Waters NiC. McMinn Hqe Lynn McPeters Public Adminisburlion Shirley Ann Mia Tammy L. Powell Carolyn Woody Burleson * Sheila Kim Ratliff Garry Dean Cornell Virginia Davis Redor A. Michael Powell Robat Carl Schw Pamela Creswell Shugart Paula Duckwath Smith Gary Eugne Spurlin * Robin Banner Srreet ThempeuL Recreation Wanda Michelle Suddreth JhAnnTipton * Chesley Clair Baker Janet Kay Byers Webb * JON Sue Bennett Gina Lynn Whisenant * Shanna Beth CarsweU Jeffrey Keith Wison Beny Deal Grub Marianne C. Wilson * Bridget Michele Lemon Paula Jane Little Microcomputer Systems Technology and Alicia Jeanette Laem Tammy Lynette Mauney Computer Opemrions Tonya Edwards Silver
Cathy Fad Williams Candidatefor the Degree of Associcrte in Arts and Associate in Applied Science in Nursing ThempeuL Recreation
Tammy Blake Kimberly L. Jeans Amanda Renee' Brittain Lisa Brittain Buff Tammy West Camp Water and Waste Technology Angela Renee' Carswell Paula Nipper Carswell Norma Jean Keller * Karen Renee' Barren Clay Faye Stephens Cook Alani Curtis Melissa G. Davis Shannon Gamble Fisher Edward G. Fleming Kendall N. Foss Amy Norville Ganison Shannon Neal Hennessee *PTK Member April 1997 Early Registration - Summer Quarter------April 28-May 9 Add/Drop------May 30 GED T~~- ~cc------April 28-30 HRD Class Ends------May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 May, 1997 HRD Class Begins------May 1 WPCC Performing Arts Program June, 1997 ------Presents - - May 1-4 Last day to apply for federal Financial Aid------June 1 GED Test - Impact------May 6-7 High School Diploma Classes Begin------June 2 Payment of Fees for Summer Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15PM------June 2 Early Registration------May 14,15,16 GED Test - Impact------June 3-4 GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 GED Test - Impact-- ...... June 17-18 Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. GED Test - ...... June 17-19 Constitutional Issues program------May 13-14 GED Test - m------...... May 13-15 Pell, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks available in Business OGce------June 18 Payment of Tuition & Fees------May 14-16 GED Test - WPCC...... GED Test - WPCC------May 19-21 June 23-25 Pickup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 Book Buy Back ------May 20-21 "An Term Classes End...... June 25 GED Test - Impact...... ------May 20-21 "Bn Term Classes Begin...... ------June 26 CurriculumClasses End------May 21 Fatheis Day...... June 22 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 Spring Graduation...... May 23 Quarter Ends - General Add[------May 23 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 COME TO High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 Learning Lab Closed------May 27-28 THE BOOK CELLAR Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 SPRING CLEAN-UP SALE Add/Drop...... ------May 29 uA n Term Classes Begin ------May 29 APRIL 29TH AND 30TH. Graduation Petitions due for SummerGraduation------May 30
750 copies of this public document wen printed at a cost of $20 per copy v 111 Monday, May 5 Wc estern Piedmont------Picnic 11:OOa - 1:OOp Community College . - be*' Tuesday, May 6 @p s* bs&rr. invites YOU to Spring Barbeque (bgsM~o*" enjoy a week of fun, 4:30p - 730p *QO" Grassy Commons friends, food and more
Wed., May 7 Ilcee' WaterrnelonlActivities Day
Thurs., May 8 Ice Cream Day 10:OOa - 12:OO 4:OOp - 6:OOp Breezeway
Fri., May 9 Crawfish Day 10:30a - 1:OOp Grassy Commons Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 May 5,1997
AWARDS DAY SPRING FEVER HITS WPCC THIS Western Piedmont's annual Awards Day is scheduled WEEK! for Wednesday, May 14, at 1:30 PM in Moore Auditorium. Spring Fever officially hits WPCC at 11:OO today! Get ready Students from various areas of campus will be recognized by for a week of food, games, mkic, and fun! The SGA has slated May 5- faculty, staff, and administration for their outstanding 9 for the 3rd annual Spring Fever '97. There will be different activities achievements. Faculty, st&, students, family, and friends each day for students, faculty and staff. are invited and encouraged to attend. Join us Monday on the grassy commons between 11:OO - 1:00 for a picnic. Sub sandwiches, chips, and lemonade will be served. WPCC Am bassadorsl (Free to students) Orientation Leaders Needed! The annual spring barbecue will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 4:30 - 7:30 on the grassy commons. Entertainment for the Students: WPCC needs you! The search is on for dependable, evening will be the band "Colours." (Free to students, faculty, and responsible, and enthusiastic students to serve as 1997-98 WPCC sta& All others - $5.00. Sorry, no children's plate prices.) AmbassadorsIOrientation Leaders. These students will represent Wednesday, May 7, is watermelonlactivities day. Watermelon WPCC in capacities such as orientation leaders during summer will be served on the grassy commons From 930 1:30. Challenge a orientation, campus tour guides, and other events deemed necessary - friend or favorite faculty member to a race on the Velcro Obstacle by Student Services and the Foundation. Course or take a ride down the Giant Slide. The TR Club will also be Students will benefit in several ways by participating in the providing- activities (Free event) ~roeram.Thev will develo~leadership and interpersonal skills and -. . -- - '0 The Breezeway is the site for ice cream on Thursday, May 8, earn a scholarship through participation. To be eligible, each student from 10:OO 1200 and 4:00 6:OO. Come out and enjoy a scoop of must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, have been enrolled at WPCC at - - ice cream with your favorite toppings. (Free event) least two quarters (May indude Spring '97), and plan to be enrolled for at least 9 hours each semester during 1997-98. Most importantly, Friday, May 9, will wind up the weeks's activities with a crawfish however, he or she should exhibit leadership potential, responsibility, boil. Pinch a crawfish tail and taste this hot and spicy cajun delight and a positive attitude about WPCC. from 1030 - l:00 while Bert Lindsay DJ's your favorite tunes. (Free event) If you are interested, please see a faculty member or come to Student Services to pi& up an application packet. Applications are Elections for SGA officers for 1997-98 will be held Wednesday, due by May 14 to Dawn Woo, Student Services. May 7, from 10:OO - 12:00 and Thursday, May 8, from 4:00 - 6:OO.
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...... D...... Student Services CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Evening Schedule The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can May 5 Judy Rice, Registrar schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The May 6 Ron Hipps, Director, Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Co-op. Ed./Job Placement your use. May 7 Susan Andrea, Coord. Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Disabled Students number. May 8 Keith Conley, Coord. of Special Populations Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Students Tool Room Supervisor Morganton ...... FT Day Careworker Hildebran ...... PT L CMA Morganton- ...... FT Computer Network Operations Hickory ...... FT Cafeteria Menu CNA Hickory ...... PT May 5-9 Homemaker Monday Smoked Sausage wlPeppers 'n companion Hickory ...... PT Onions, or Grilled Chicken Breast, Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Black-eye Peas, Rice, Roll, Dessert Check-out, Service Desk, Lay Away Overnight Stock Morganton ...... PT Tuesday Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, CNA I & 11, LPN Turnip Greens, Great Northern & RN Morganton ...... FT Beans, Roll, Dessert Cashier Morganton ...... lT Receptionist/ Wednes. Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Okra, Roll, Customer Service Hickory ...... FT Dessert EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Kennel Attendant Morganton ...... PT Thursday Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Garlic PT Bread, Dessert General Clerical Morganton ...... Lab Assistant Morganton ...... PT Friday Chili Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn, Rice, Youth Program Asst. Lenoir ...... Temp. Mexican Corn Bread Activities Director Newton ...... F? Yard Work Hickory ...... PT Caregiver Morganton ...... FT Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... FT Pre-school Teacher 3 & 4yr. olds Morganton ...... FT CONGRATULATIONS Data Envy Morganton ...... FT Associate Degree Nursing Faculty Habilitation Asst. Lenoir ...... PT and Students Baby Sitter Morganton ...... PT Teller I Morganton ...... FT NATIONAL NURSES' WEEK Vet Asst. Morganton ...... PT MAY 6-12,1997 Cleri&~me Studies Valdese ...... rT For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene CELEBRATE NURSING! Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 7041438-6066.. ATTENTION, TRAY SNATCHERS Now that we have your attention, trays from the cafeteria have been disappearing. If you have trays in your ofice (look behind the ! AND GRADUATION door, under the desk or under that pile of paperslbooks) please return them to the cafeteria. A reward will CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (CoMMA) be offered for the most trays returned SOUTH COLLEGE STREET by any one division!! Thanks for your help! THURSDAY, MAY 22 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA
THURSDAY, MAY 22 1:00 PM Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA Admission Tickets Required for *YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE Graduation IN CEREMONIES* Admission tickets will be required FRIDAY, MAY 23 7:00 PM for the Spring graduation ceremony to Graduation at CoMMA be held at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (CoMMA) on May 23, 1997. Guidelines: Baccalaureate Services in Honor of Western Piedmont's 1997 Spring *Each graduate participating in First Graduates will be held at Morganton Baptist Church on Sunday, the spring gaduation ceremony will be May 18, 1997, at 3:00 PM. issued 4 guest tickets when picking up caps and gown. Arrangements for guests Featuring Steve White and Messengers of Truth with special needs should be confirmed Graduates ,family and fiiends are welcome. at this time. NO limit on number of guests. Call Tonia Branch for more *Students may trade tickets information at 584-3419. among themselves. Any extra or unused tickets should be turned in to Student Services. These additional tickets will be distributed at gaduation rehearsal on May 22 on an equitable basis. Lost Need Graduation Invitations? tickets cannot be replaced. *Questions regarding tickets Invitations are available in THE BOOK CELLAR. The cost is 5 should be directed to Keith Conley or invitations for $3.19. Come see us for your graduation needs. Ron Hipps in Student Services. 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award In 1991, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding contributions by a full-time st& member. This award has a monetary value of $500. As a recipient of this award last year, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the selection committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection fiom nominations - received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the 1997 award will be announced at the 1997 fall orientation. The committee is requesting nominations for the 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination shoJd also be based on these criteria. Nominating forms are available in Student Services. AU letters of nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20, 1997. The employee should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of the community college and to the missions and goals of Western Piedmont Community College. The following positions are not eligible to receive the Outstanding Staff Member Award: VP for Academic Mairs, VP for Administrative Services, VP for Institutional Advancement, and full-time .: faculty. The selection criteria for this award include the following: Extraordinary efforts as an employee *Service to hislher profession, WPCC, and community * Evidence of innovative or special efforts in histher area of responsibility Has excellent attendance and punctuality records Shows a cooperative attitude toward the College and its policies Works harmoniously with and for others in histher department and the College *Quality and quantity of hislher work is consistently superior Is willing to take on additional duties when the need arises Is dependable in fulfilling responsibilities Shows initiative Exercises good judgment *Consistentlydemonstrates the ability (and has the knowledge and skills) to cope with varied problems and situations ' Accomplishes objectives effectively Keeps abreast of current developments in hislher field of expertise Has good attitude toward safety, and follows safe practices and influences others to do the same Is involved in community functions, professional activities, or similar activities The United States Navy has immediate WPCC Job openings in: Openings ELECTRONICS MEDICAL FIELDS CoordinatorlInstructor of COMPUTERS NUCLEAR POWER Welding ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING Director of Development EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL PAY THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WILL BE DIFFERENT. The quarter system divided the academic year into three 11-week quarters for a total of 33 weeks of instruction. The semester system will divide the academic year into two 16-week semesters for a total of 32 weeks of instruction. FALL Semester 1997 SPRING Semester 1998 Classes begin August 18. Classes begin Jan 7. Holidays : Holidays : Labor Day Sep 1-2 ML King Day Jan 19 Fall break Oct 13-15 Spring break Feb 25-27 Thanksgiving Nov 26-28 Easter break Apr 6-10 Classes end Dec 17. Classes end May 11.
YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND GPA REMAIN THE SAME. Quarter-based credit converts to semester-based credit at a ratio of 3:2. So a program that used to require 96 quarter credit hours to complete will now require 64 semester credit hours to complete. Quarter credits earned in satisfaction of current program requirements will count toward the new program either as specific course requirements or as electives. You are as close to finishing your program under the semester system as you were under the quarter system. As for your grade point average, nothing changes. Your GPA will be the same after the semester conversion. Western Piedmont is committed to ensuring that no student loses credit or academic standing as a result of the transition from quarters to semesters.
See your academic adviser or call Student Services (438-6052 or TDD 438-6066) for a detailed analysis of your program standing as a result of the semester conversion.
TUITION IS NOT CHANGING, though the arithmetic is a little different. Under the quarter system, an in-state student paid $13.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $185.50 per quarter. Over the full academic year (three quarters), that student paid $556.50. Under the semester system, an in-state student will pay $20 per credit hour up to a maximum of $280 per semester. Over the full academic year (two semesters), that student wiIl pay $560. QUARTER-BASED TUITION (In-state) SEMESTER-BASED TUITION (In-state) $13.25 per credit hour $20 per credit hour
$185.50 per quarter (max .) $280 per semester (max.) x 3 quarters x 2 semesters = $556.50 per year = $560 per year
Financial Aid is available. Call 438-6042 for details. TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COLLEGE WILL BE EASIER. All community colleges in North Carolina are now taking their courses from the same state catalog, called the Common Course Library. That means that all courses taken to satisfy a program requirement at Western Piedmont will transfer to the same program at another North Carolina community colleges as equivalent credit.
Thanks to the new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, transfer will also be easier between western Piedmont and North Carolina public universities. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees now identify the specific courses that are either required or strongly recommended for baccalaureate programs in severai major areas of study. Students who complete an AA or AS degree at Western Piedmont and meet other criteria required of native university students will be eligible for admission as juniors in their major area of study at all North Carolina public universities that offer the program.
Course names and numbers look DIFFERENT. Program names and requirements look DIFFERENT* The academic calendar looks DIFFERENT. The tuition rate looks DIFFERENT.
So, WHAT'S CHANGING AND WHAT'S NOT CHANGING AS A RESULT OF SEMESTER CONVERSION?
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: APRIL 28-MAY 9 REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: MAY 28 SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 29 SEE YOUR ADVISER OR CALL 438-6052 or TDD 438-6066 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Even if you don't plan to enroll this summer, now is a good time to see your adviser about how your program is changing as a result of the conversion to semesters. The 6th Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Constitutional Issues Program visits the Internet! ''.Anydung goes," the law of the Internet? Should messages that promote "racism, anti-Semitism, mayhem and violence" be barred from the Internet? What arc our rights with regard to the Internet? Does the "Communications Act of 1994" restrict the First Amendment rights of minors and those who communicate with them about important issues? What about your rights? I'm a First Amendment purist, "says [Dr. Gene] Lanier with pride. "I am a fool for those words, for the concept. To me, the words of the First Amendment arc absolute: '...no law. ..abridging the freedom of speech, or of the pre ss..." "It doesn't say that there will be freedom of expression provided said expressions do not run contrary to popular thought, or that said expressions haw no tendency to subvert standing institutions." "Now the censors are primarily akr the video dealers, the adult bookstores..." says Lanier. "But when they've finished with them, they may turn their threats to the libraries and the classrooms. Where will they draw the line?" Are the prohibitions of the Communications Decency Act unconstitutionally Gueand overbroad? What is "indecency" and "patently offensive?" Dr. Lanier states, "Young people aren't given enough credit. They will be hced with real situations in life, so they should learn about alternatives, before they have to make decisions. After all, we don't live in a Pollyanna world. We cannot wish away crime, violence, immorality. They exist and I want my children to be aware of them and how to deal with them" What do you think?
Make your plans to attend: "THE INTERNET: ACCESS TO ANYTHING?"
On May 13 and 14, guest speakers at the Ervin Constitutional Issues Program will present various points ofview with regard to this highly emotional subject.
Mr. Robert Peters, President, Morality in Media. Tuesday, May 13. 1 1:00 am and again at 7:00 pm.
Dr. Gene D. Lanier, professor, East Carolina University. Wednesday, May 14. 12:OO Noon and again at 7:00 pm
All presentations will be in Studio 99 of the Phifer Learning Resources Center Building. May, 1997 June, 1997 GED 'I& ~~~~t------May 6-7 ------Last day to apply for federal Financial Aid------June 1 Payment of Fees for Summer High School Diploma Classes Begin------June 2 Early Rcg 1stmtlOna ------May 14,15,16 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15PM------June 2 GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 GED Test - Impact ...... June 3-4 Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. GED Test - Impact----- ...... June 17-18 Constitutional Issues program------May 13-14 GED Test rn June 17-19 GED Test - rn------May 13-15 ------Payment of Tuition & Fees ...... May 14-16 Pell, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks available in Business Ofice June 18 GED T~~- wcc ------May 19-2 1 ...... GED Test WCC------June 23-25 Book Buy Back ------May 20-2 1 - - Pickup Caps & Gowns------June 25-27 GED T~~- I~~~~------May 20-2 1 ------uA n TermClasses End------June 25 Curriculum Classes End ------May 21 ...... - --- "Bn Term Classes Begin------June 26 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Father's Day...... June 22 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 Spring Graduation------May 23 Quarter En& - General Adult------May 23 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 Learning Lab Closed...... May 27-28 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 AddJDmp...... May 29 uA n Term Classes Begin ------May 29 Graduation Petitions due for Summer Graduation...... May 30 Add/Drop------...... May 30 HRD Class Ends...... May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1
750 copies of this public document &re printed at a cost of S.10 per copy Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office May 12,1997 -- 1
WPCC Ambassadors1 CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAY Orientation Leaders Needed! Friday, May 16 Students: WPCC needs you! The search is on for dependable, Attention: Faculty, Staff and Students! responsible, and enthusiastic students to serve as 1997-98 WPCC Ambassadors/Orientation Leaders. These students will represent On Friday, May 16, the College community will WPCC in capacities such as orientation leaders during summer hold its FIRST Campus Beautification Day. We would orientation, campus tour guides, and other events deemed necessary appreciate your participation in this hnevent. by Student Services and the Foundation. shovels, clippers, trimmers, your favorite BRING: Students will benefit in several ways by participating in the yard tool, bedding plants, a bag of potting soil, even your program. They will develop leadership and interpersonal skills and spouse! earn a scholarship through participation. To be eligible, each student The Social Committee has agreed to furnish must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, have been enrolled at WPCC at refreshments during the afiernoon. Wouldn't you like to least two quarters (May include Spring '97), and plan to be enrolled see the weeds and cigarette butts on our campus replaced for at least 9 hours each semester during 1997-98. Most importantly, with flowers and plants. Come join us! however, he or she should exhibit leadership potential, responsibility, Rain date: Saturday, May 17, 10:OOAM. Call Dick and a positive attitude about WPCC. Hawes or Ann Giles for more information. If you are interested, please see a faculty member or come to Student Services to pick up an application packet. Applications are due by May 14 to Dawn Woo, Student Services.
AWARDS DAY Western Piedmont's annual Awards Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 1:30 PM in Moore Auditorium. Students from various areas of campus will be recognized by faculty, staff, and administration for their outstanding achievements. Faculty, staff, students, family, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.
An equal Opportunity Institution Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is May 12 Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The - May 13 Jim Reed, Director of Admissions Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for your use. May 14 Jim Burnea, Dean of Student Services Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above May 15 Keith Conley, Coord. of number. Special Populations Students Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Tool Room Supe~sorMorganton ...... FT Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu CNA Hickory ...... PT May 12-16 Homemaker Companion Hickory ...... PT Monday Country Style Steak, Mashed Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Veggie Sticks, Check-out, Garden Morpton ...... PT Roll, Dessert Shop Tuesday Vegetable Day Cooked Cabbage, CNA I & 11, LPN "i - & RN Morganton ...... FT Boiled Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Fried . Cashier Morganton ...... PT i Squash, Corn Bread EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Wednes. Sliced Turkey & Gravy, Green Youth Program Asst. Lenoir ...... Temp. Beans, Corn Bread Dressing, Caregiver Morganton FT ...... ".i Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Dessert Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... :...... FT Pre-school Teacher Thursday Spaghetti wlMeat Balls, Tossed 3 &4yr. olds Morganton ...... FT Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert Data Entry Morffanton- ...... FT Friday Sandwich Day Habilitation Asst. Lenoir ...... PT
Baby Sitter Morganton ...... PT % Teller I Morganton ...... FT Vet Asst. Morganton- ...... M' CleridTme Studies Valdese ...... PT GED To Be Given: Horticulturist Lenoir ...... FT The High School Equivalency Exam Nanny Morganton ...... PT (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab May Manufacture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT Customer Service Rep. Morganton ...... FT 19, 20, and 2 1. Morning- sessions begin- at 8:OOam and evening sessions begin at 5:OOpm. Equivalency diplomas are issued by For more information contact Student Se~ces,Ron Hip s, or Sherlene the NC State Board of Communi~Collega Stamey, Room 117, Hildebnnd Hall - 4384056, TDD s041438-6066.. - to chose who pass the exam. If you know of someone who would be interested in taking the exam, please have that person contact the Learning Lab at 438-61 10. REHEARSAL AND GRADUATION ATTENTION, TRAY SNATCHERS CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (CoMMA) Now that we have your SOUTH COLLEGE STREET attention, trays from the cafeteria have been disappearing. If you have trays in your ofice (look behind the THURSDAY, MAY 22 1 1:45 AM - 12:45 PM door, under the desk or under that Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA pile of paperslbooks) please return them to the cafeteria. A reward will be offered for the most trays returned THURSDAY, MAY 22 1:00 PM by any one division!! Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA Thanks for your help! .YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES*
FRIDAY, MAY 23 7:00 PM WPCC Amateur Graduation at CoMMA Radio Station KF40UM will be open and . have operators on hand this week on the following schedule: Monday/Wednesday 1 :00- Welcome Back! 4:OOPM We welcome Virginia Hall back to work with her Western Piedmont family! TuesdayIThursday 2:OO- 4 3:OOPM Anyone curious about amateur Sympathy: (HAM) radio and would like to drop by and see our station in operation, We express our sincere sympathy to Warren Burngarner on the death of his please come by and visit the station father, Hugh Bumgarner, on May 1. and talk with the oDerators. 73! We also express our sympathy to Lois Dechent on the death of her father, (That's HAM talk for'~at Wishes") Ellis I? Hoyle, on May 1.
Thank You: BASIC CANOE I would like to thank you for the concern and love shown during these past six weeks since Michelle's accident. It is hard to express how much each of you CLASS have meant to me during this tragic time in our lives. The flowers, cards, phone If you are enrolled in the Basic calls, food, money and more importantly, prayers from my Western Piedmont Canoe Class which starts on Friday, family has been such a blessing to all of us. Please continue to pray for a speedy May 16, at 1:00PM, you need to recovery for Michelle and strength for us as we go through the months of come by David Benner's ofice prior rehabilitation that lie ahead. to the class for an information sheet. Kathy Anderson 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award In 1991, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding contributions by a full-time staff member. This award has a monetary value of $500. As a recipient of this award last year, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the selection committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the 1997 award will be announced at the 1997 fall orientation. The committee is requesting nominations for the 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on these criteria. Nominating forms are available in Student Services. All letters of nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20, 1997. The employee should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of the community college and to the missions and goals of Western Piedmont Community College. The following positions are not eligible to receive the Outstanding Staff Member Award: VP for Academic Mairs, VP for Administrative Services, VP for Institutional Advancement, and full-time faculty. The selection criteria for this award include the following: Extraordinary efforts as an employee *Service to hislher profession, WPCC, and community Evidence of innovative or special efforts in hislher area of responsibility Has excellent attendance and punctuality records Shows a cooperative attitude toward the College and its policies Works harmoniously with and for others in hislher department and the College *Quality and quantity of hislher work is consistently superior Is willing to take on additional duties when the need arises Is dependable in fulfilling responsibilities Shows initiative - Exercises good judgment *Consistentlydemonstrates the ability (and has the knowledge and skills) to cope with varied problems and situations Accomplishes objectives effectively Keeps abreast of current developments in hislher field of expertise Has good attitude toward safety, and follows safe practices and influences others to do the same Is involved in community functions, professional activities, or similar activities The United States Navy has immediate WPCC Job openings in: Openings CoordinatorIInstructor of ELECTRONICS MEDICAL FIELDS Welding COMPUTERS NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING Director of Development EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL PAY Constitutional rights! Endangered or protected? The 6th Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Constitutional Issues Program visits the Internet! Should "free speech" be restricted in cyberspace? What is "free speech?" What are our rights with regard to the Internet and what are our responsibilities? Chief Justice Warren noted "There is a right of the Nation and the States to maintain a decent society." Should the Internet be exempt from laws prohibiting obscenity or indecency? Or should, to the extent that new technologies have created "loopholes," laws be enacted to plug those loopholes? Does the "Communications Decency Act (CSA) of 1996" criminalize expressions of constitutionally protected information of ideas? Does the Act seek to unconstitutionally restrict First Amendment rights of minors and those who communicate with them? Robert Peters observed: "Obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment, and it is already prohibited on broadcast, cable and satellite TV and by means of telephone. Restrictions on indecency have been upheld in the broadcast media." The United States Supreme Court has held "the right of free speech [guaranteed by the Constitution] is not absolute at all times and under all circumstances." There are narrowly limited classes of speech which are not protected by the First Amendment. One such class is 'nuisance speech." It is contended that indecent' speech which by means of computer intrudes into the privacy of the home and is easily accessible to children in a form of 'nuisance speech' which Congress can constitutionally prohibit or regulate. Are CDA prohibitions unconstitutionally vague and overbroad? What is "indecency" and "patently offensive?" Why aren't pertinent laws already "on-the books" more stringently enforced? Will "anything goes" be the law of the Internet? Do we really want to have messages that promote racism, anti-Semitism, sexual harassment, mayhem and violence on the Internet? Does the Communications Decency Act of 1996 unconstitutionally restrict the First Amendment rights of minors and those who communicate with them about important issues? And why should we even care? "I'm a First Amendment purist," says [Gene] Lanier. "I am a fool for those words, for the concept. To me, the words of the First Amendment are absolute: '...no law..abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press ...It doesn't say that there will be freedom of expression provided said expressions do not run contrary to popular thought, or that said expressions have no tendency to subvert standing institutions." Lanier states, "Young people aren't given enough credit. They will be ficed with real situations in life, so they should learn about alternatives, before they have to make decisions. After all, we don't live in a Pollyanna world. We cannot wish away crime, violence, [or] immorality. They exist and I want my children to be aware of them and how to deal with them" What do you think? Make your plans to attend: "The Internet: Access to Anything?" on May 13 and 14, where guest speakers at the Ervin Constitutional Issues Program will present various points of view with regard to this highly emotional subject. Mr. Robert Peters, President, Morality in Media Tuesday, May 13 - 1 1:OOam and again at 7:00 pm
Dr. Gene D. Lanier, Professor, East Carolina University Wednesday, May 14 - 12:OO Noon and again at 7:00 pm All presentations are free and will be held in Studio 99 of the Phifer Learning Resources Center Building. Graduation Petitions due for May, 1997 Summer Graduation ...... --- May 30 Payment of Fees for Summer Add/Drop ...... May 30 ~~l~ Registration...... May 14,15,16 HRD Class Ends------May 30 GED Test - FCI------May 7-8 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Constitutional Issues program------May 13-14 GED Test - WYI ...... ------May 13-15 Payment of Tuition & Fees------May 14-16 GED Test - WCC------May 19-21 Book Buy Ba& ------May 20-2 1 June, GED Test - Impact------May 20-21 1997 Curriculum Classes End------May 2 1 Last day to apply for federal Financial Aid------June 1 High School Diploma Classes Begin------June 2 ~iduationLuncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15PM------June 2 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 GED Test - Impact...... June 3-4 Spring Graduation...... May 23 GED Impact June 17-18 QuarterEn& - General Adult------May 23 Test - GED Test - ...... -June 17- 19 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 Pell, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 in Business Ofice--- June 18 Learning Lab Closed------May 27-28 ------GED Test - WCC...... June 23-25 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 Pickup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 "An Term Classes End June 25 ~dd/~~~~------...... May 29 ...... "B" Term Classes Begin June 26 "A" Term Classes Begin-- ...... May 29 ...... Fatheis Day...... June 22
Baccalaureate Services in Honor of Western Piedmont's 1997 Spring ~1 Graduates will be held at Morganton First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18, 1997, at 3:00 PM. 1 Featuring Steve White and Messengers of Truth 1
Graduates , family and &ends are welcome. I NO limit on number of guests. Call Tonia Branch for more information at 584-34 19. -- Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Off ice 1 May 19,1997
Parking for Phifer LRC and Carr Business Tech Center WPCC WEEK ON THE RADIO The street and parking lots for Phifer LRC and Carr Representatives from WPCC will be on WMNC Radio Business Technologies Center will be closed to traffic on FM-92.1 the week of May 19-23 from 7-9AM. They will Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23. discuss various topics of interest in connection with the The finishing touches will be put to the street and College. The schedule is as follows: parking lots so that they may be opened for traffic and Monday-5119 Helen Keller, Director, HRD parking on Saturday, May 24. Tuesday-5/20 Janes Carswell, Dean, Business Traffic will be routed to the right upon entering the Technologies parking lots, and will continue in a one way direction through both upper lots and exiting by way of the lower lots. Wed.-5/2 1 Mike Daniels, Coord., Drafting Ron Davis,Coord. Electrical Thanks to everyone for their patience during the Engineering construction period. The new parking facilities will add Thursday-5/22 Keith Conley, Coogd. Special. about 192 new parking spaces, and hopefully our parking Students problems will be abated at least for the near future. Larry Garrison, Director, Financial Aid Friday-5/23 Carol West, Dean, Humanities1 Social Sciences Congratulations to the Odell Witherspoon, Dean, 1997-98 SGA Officers SciencesIEngineering A special thanks to these folks for this effort to help President - Scott Donnelly convey to the public a better understanding of the Semester Vice President - Charles A. (Chuck) Larson change and some of the other great things Western Piedmont has to offer. Secretary - Geneva (Angel) Stilwell
, Treasurer - Shirley I? McClellan
An equal Opportunity Institution
...... D...... Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is May 19 Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The May 20 Ron Hipps, Co-op. Ed.lJob Placement Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours f& May 2 1 Judy Rice, Registrar your use. May 22 College Closes at 500 Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above number. GRADUATION REHEARSAL Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Day Careworker . Salem, Morganton ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Assembly Lenoir ...... FT Check-out, Garden Morganton ...... PT WPCC Job Openings Shop CNA I & 11, LPN Coordinator/Instructor of & RN Morganton ...... FT Welding Cashier Morganton ...... PT EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Director of Development Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... FT Talent Search Project Director Baby Sitter Morganton ...... PT Teller I Morganton ...... FT Vet Asst. Morganton ...... PT Cleridlime Studies Valdese ...... PT Horticulturist Lenoir ...... FT Nanny Morganton ...... PT Man&cture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT The United States Navy Customer Service Rep. Morganton ...... FT has immediate openings Word Processor Asst. IIIMorganton ...... FT Youth' Program Asst. I Lenoir ...... FT SecretaryIRecept. Morganton ...... FT Early Childhood ELECTRONICS Specialist I Lenoir ...... FT MEDICAL FIELDS Lab Assistant Morganton ...... PT COMPUTERS Cashier, Sales Morganton ...... PT NUCLEAR POWER Cashier, Office Work Morganton ...... PT ENGINEERING Dispatcher Morganton ...... FT ACCOUNTING Summer Maintenance Morganton ...... FT
EXCELLENT BENEFITS, For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene TRAVEL, PAY Sramey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 7041438-6066.. - THANKS GIVEN: On behalf of the Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Library Board of Directors, I would like to thank those whose efforts greatly contributed to the success of the Ervin Constitutional Issues Program held May 13 and 14, 1997. The EM^ Constitutional Issues Program entitled "The Internet: Access to Anything?," was intended to encourage thought and discussion about the importance of First Amendment provisions regarding free speech and the right to privacy issues as they may pertain to the Internet. Thanks to program moderators Dr. Carol West, Michael Kaufman, Leslie McKesson, and Judge Claude Sitton. I would also like to especially thank Max Noles and Sherry McCracken for production planning, lights, audio, staging, and videotaping of the events and to Phil and Rosalie D'Angelo for manning the video cameras. Thanks to faculty and staff members Paul Wardzinski, Neal Bevans, Mary Charlotte Safford, Rick Noggle and Susan Keller for planning, photography, and transportation arrangements. Thanks to Gail Gay for printing of the programs and flyers. Also, thanks to Randy Ussery, Judy Hill, Jeri Mayer, and Bettye Conley, Environmental Services for keeping Studio 99 in such good condition, ferns, etc. Thanks to Michael Murdock and John Tudor for critical reviews of the programs for submission to the News Herald. A special thanks to interpreters Tanya Miller and Rebecca Brinkley. Last, but no means least, I would like to thank the students, faculty, and staffof Western Piedmont Community College, members of the EM^ family, members of the community and other guests for their participation in this, the sixth Senator Sam J. EM^, Jr., Constitutional Issues Program, Winston R Lea, Executive Director Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Library Board of Directors
REHEARSAL AND GRADUATION
cInOF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (COMMA) SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
THURSDAY, MAY 22 - 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA
THURSDAY, M.tSY 22 - 1:00 PM Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA
*YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES*
FRIDAY, MAY 23 - 7:00 PM GRADUATION at CoMMA May, 1997 June, 1997
GED Test - WPCC------May 19-21 Last day to apply for federal Financial Aid------June 1 Book Buy Back ------May 20:2 1 High School Diploma Classes Begin------June 2 GED Test - Impact------May 20-2 1 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15PM------June 2 Curriculum (:lasses End------May 2 1 GED Test - Impact------June 3-4 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------May 22 GED Test - Impact ------...... June 17-18 Nurses Pinning Ceremony - Class of 1997------May 22 GED Test - WYI ------June 17-19 Spring Graduation------May 23 Pel, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks Quarter Ends - General Adult...... May 23 available in Business Ofice------June 18 High School Diploma Classes End------May 26 GED Test - 7JGrPCC ------June 23-25 High School Diploma Placement Test------May 27 Pickup Caps& Gowns------June 25-27 Learning Lab Closed------May 27-28 KA n Term Classes End------...... June 25 Summer Quarter Curriculum Registration------May 28 "Bn TermClasses Begin------June 26 Summer Curriculum Classes Begin------May 29 Fatheis Day------...... June 22 A~/D~~~------May 29 uA n TermClasses Begin------...... May 29 Graduation Petitions due for SummerGraduation------May 30 A~/D~~P----.------...... May 30 HRD class Einds...... May 30 Cont. Ed. Quarterly Reporting Period Ends------May 3 1 May 26,1997
Not Published (Between sessions) Published Weekly by WPCCS Marketing Off ice 1 June 2,1997
Learning Resources Observes Summer Hours Congratulations! The Learning Resources Center will begin observing 1997 Excellence in Teaching Recipient: summer hours on Thursday, May 29. Mary Charlotte Safford During the Summer Quarter, the Library is open Monday throughThursday from 7:30AM until 7:OOPM and on Friday from 7:30AM until 5:OOPM. 1997 Alumnus of the Year: The AV Center is open Monday through Friday from S:OOAMuntil 5:OOPM. Ann Queen Giles Faculty are reminded that they may contact the LRC Deborah H. Cook staff and arrange for the Library to be open extra hours for specific class assignments.
WPCC Job Openings Payroll Reminder Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Timesheets are due to the Business Office on Director of Development Friday, June 6, 1997. Talent Search Project Director Instructor of Physics
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...... LA LA L . B...... Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is June 2 Jim Burnen, Dean of .* Student Sex-vices on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The Judy Rice, Registrar Job SearchTerminals are open any time during regular college hours for Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Ed./Job Placement your use. Larry Garrison, Director of Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Financial Aid number. June 3 Jim Reed, Director of Admissions Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT PT June 4 Susan Andrea, Coord. Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... Disabled Students CMA Morganton ...... FT Assembly Lenoir ...... FT June 5 Keith Conley, Coord. Special Students Check-out, Garden Morganton ...... PT Shop CNA I & 11, LPN Cafeteria Menu & RN Morganton ...... FT June 2-6 Cashier Morganton ...... PT EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Monday-Bacon Cheeseburger, French Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... FT Fries, 16-oz. drink - $3.30 Baby Sitter Morganton ...... PT Tuesday-BBQ, French Fries, Cole Slaw - Teller I Morganton ...... FT $2.95 ClericaUTime Studies Valdese ...... PT Horticulturist Lenoir ...... FT Wednesday-Grilled chicken Breast, Baked Nanny Morganton ...... PT Potato, 4-02. salad - $3.10 Mandacture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT Thursday-Ham Sub, 16-oz. drink - $3.10 Customer Service Rep. Morganton ...... FT Cashier, Sales Morganton ...... PT Friday-,Fishplate, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Cashier, Office Work Morganton ...... PT Hush Puppies - $2.83 Summer Maintenance Morganton ...... FT Cashiers, Stockpersobs, The United States Navy Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT Asst. in Personnel has immediate openings Department Morganton ...... FT Title Clerk Morganton ...... FT in: Receptionist Morganton ...... FT Telemarketing Valdese ...... PT ELECTRONICS Site Manager Granite Falls ...... PT MEDICAL FIELDS Habilitation Asst. Morganton ...... FTIPT COMPUTERS Processing Asst. Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, NUCLEAR POWER McDowell ...... FT ENGINEERING Caregiver Morganton ...... PT ACCOUNTING For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene EXCELLENT BENEFITS, Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 4386056, TDD 7041438-6066.. TRAVEL, PAY 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award In 1991, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding contributions by a full-time staff member. This award has a monetary value of $500. As a recipient of this award last year, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the selection committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the 1997 award will be announced at the 1997 fall orientation. The committee 'is requesting nominations for the 1997 Outstanding StaffMember Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on these criteria. Nominating forms are available in Student Services. All letters of nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20, 1997. The employee should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of the community college and to the missions and goals ofWestern Piedmont Community College. The following positions are not eligible to receive the Outstanding StafFMember Award: VP for Academic AfFairs, VP for Administrative Services, VP for Institutional Advancement, and full-time faculty. The selection criteria for this award include the following: Extraordinary efforts as an employee *Service to hislher profession, WPCC, and community Evidence of innovative or special efforts in hislher area of responsibility Has excellent attendance and punctuality records Shows a cooperative attitude toward the College and its policies Works harmoniously with and for others in hislher department and the College *Quality and quantity of hislher work is consistently superior Is willing to take on additional duties when the need arises Is dependable in fulfilling responsibilities Shows initiative Exercises good judgment *Consistently demonstrates the ability (and has the knowledge and skills) to cope with varied problems and situations Accomplishes objectives effectively Keeps abreast of current developments in hislher field of expertise Has good attitude toward safety, and follows safe practices and influences others to do the same Is involved in community functions, professional activities, or similar activities June, 1997 July 1997
Last day to apply for federal Financial Aid------June 1 GED Test - Impact---- ...... --July 1-2 High School Diploma Classes Begin------June 2 COLLEGE CLOSED------July 4 Trustees Meeting (LRC- 120) 5: 15PM------June 2 . Payroll Sheets due in Business Ofice------July 6 GED Test - Impact------June 3-4 Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM, LRC 120------July 7 GED Test - Impact------...... June 17-18 GED Test - FCI------...... July 8-9 GED Test - m------June 17-19 Faculty St& Family Picnic Pel, FESOC;, NCSlG and Loan Checks WCCLace 4:30-6:30------July 10 available in Business Ofice------June 18 GED Test - Impact ------July 15-16 GED Test - WpCC------June 23-25 GED Test - m------July 22-24 Pickup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 Book Buy Back------Jdy 23-24 uA n Term Classes End------June 25 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------JULY24 "Bn Term Classes Begin------June 26 Curriculum Classed End------July 24 Father$ Day------June 22 "BnTerm Classes End------July 24 GED Test - WPCC------Jdy 28-30 GED Test - Impact ------July 29-30 August 1997 Beginning Day------August 11 Registration------August 14 Classes Begin------August 18 Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 June 9,1997
Thank you for Campus JTPAIlndividual Referral Beautification Program Program Thank you for volunteering your time and effort to The JTPNIndividual Referral Program is open to help beautify the campus grounds on Friday, May 16,1997. Burke County residents enrolled in a program of study The blooming plants and shrubs are certainly looking nice leading to a certificate diploma, or an applied science degree. and have contributed much to the appeal of the College. Financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, child care, Your pride and concern in the appearance of our campus is transportation costs, and emergency assistance is provided commendable, and your willingness to assist the grounds to eligible- students. keeping staff is greatly appreciated. Your ingenuity proves Eligibility for the JTPNIR Program is determined by once again the value of our people at the College. family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are Jim A. Richardson, President accepted year-round. For further information, contact Keith Conley at 438-6043 ( HH-116) or Alisa Eaker at 430-7008 (HH-103) or (TDD 438-6066) Poets! Writers! Artists! The Western Piedmont Literary Review is now accepting submissions of poetry, essays, short fiction, drawings, and photographs. Bring your original creations WPCC Job Openings to Ann Marie Radaskiewicz in LRC 58. Call 438-6 185 for more information. Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Director of Development The Book Cellar will be closed Talent Search Project Director for inventory Thursday, June Instructor of Physics Environmental Aide 26 = Monday, June 30.
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@@..@...... @.*hi A k I B...... Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is June 9 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Ed./Job Placement on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The June 10 Judy Rice, Registrar Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for June 11 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services your use. June 12 Keith Conley, Coord. Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Special Students number. Reserve Firefighter Morganton ...... FT Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu Assembly Lenoir ...... FT June 2-6 CNA I & 11, LPN & RN Morganton ...... FT Monday-Reuben Sandwich, 16-02. drink Cashier Morganton ...... PT $2.25 plus tax EMT-P, EMT-I Rutherfordton ...... FT Tuesday-Hamburger Steak Plate, Baked Advertising Specialist Hickory ...... FT Potato, Salad, Dinner Roll Baby Sitter Morganton ...... PT Teller I Morganton ...... FT Wednesday-Turkey Sub, 16-02. drink - ClericalI'Time Studies Valdese ...... PT $2.94 plus tax Horticulturist Lenoir ...... FT Thursday-BBQ Plate, French Fries, Cole Manufacture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT Slaw, Hush puppies - $3.15 plus tax Cashier, Office Work Morganton ...... PT Summer Maintenance Morganton ...... FT Friday-Fish Plate, French Fries, Slaw, Cashiers, Stockpenons, Hush Puppies Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT Asst. in Personnel Department Morganton ...... FT Title Clerk Morganton ...... FT Receptionist Morganton ...... FT The United States Navy Telemarketing Valdese ...... PT Processing Asst. Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, has immediate openings McDowell ...... FT Caregiver Morganton ...... PT In: Maintenance-Electrical Morganton ...... FT Asst. to Exec. Director Lenoir ...... Summer PT ELECTRONICS Customer Service Valdese ...... FT MEDICAL FIELDS Clerical Morganton ...... FT COMPUTERS Co-op Morganton ...... FT NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 9041438-6066.. EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL, PAY APPLY NOW! Child Care and Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker Programs Effective immediately, the Office of Special Populations is accepting applications for the Child Care and Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker programs. NC Petroleum Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 18, 1977. Interested students need Marketers to contact Keith Conley in HH -1 16 or call 438-6043lTDD 438-6066. Association Financial awards are contingent upon the availability of funds as determined by the North Carolina Community College System and approved by the State (NCPMA) Board of Community Colleges. Scholarship Child Care Program NCPMA Scholarship applications are available in the The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents Financial Aid Office. Applicants for seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal student aid in the scholarships must be an owner, order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for the Pel1 Grant is not a owner's spouse or childlgrandchild, requirement for receiving assistance with childcare. The parent is responsible for employee, employee's spouse or child1 selecting hislher childcare provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students grandchild of the member firms of the find qualified childcare and providing financial assistance. NC Petroleum Marketer's Association. The scholarship Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker recipients must attend a college in the NC Community College System. Program Applications must be postmarked by The Single ParentIDisplaced Homkmaker Program is open to single parents, July 1, 1997. single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with transportation costs, childcare, tuition, and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year in order to determine financial need.
1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award In 199 1, the Western Piedmont Foundation established an award to recognize outstanding contributions by a full-time staff member. This award has a monetary value of $500. As a recipient of this award last year, I have been asked to serve as chairman of the selection committee which will select the 1997 recipient. The committee will make its selection from nominations received from faculty, students, administrators, or support staff. The recipient of the 1997 award will be announced at the 1797 fall orientation. The committee is requesting nominations for the 1997 Outstanding Staff Member Award. All nominations must be submitted in written form. The nominating letter should include specific reasons why you think your nominee qualifies for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to support your nomination should also be based on these criteria. Nominating forms are available in Student Services. AU letters of nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20, 1797.
Jim Reed June, 1997 July 1997
Father's Day...... June 15 GED Test - Impact ...... July 1-2 GED Test Impact June 17-18 - ...... COLLEGE CLOSED...... July 4 GED Test - ...... June 17-19 Payroll Sheets due in Business Office------July 6 Pell, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM, LRC 120------July 7 available in Business Ofice ------June 18 GED Test - FCI ...... July 8-9 GED Test - WCC...... June 23-25 Faculty Staff Family Picnic Pickup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 WPCC Lake 4:30-6:30 ...... July IO "A" Term Classes End...... June 25 GED Test - Impact ...... July 15-16 "B" Term Classes Begin...... June 26 GED Test - ...... July 22-24 Book Buy Back ...... July 23-24 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------July 24 Curriculum Classed End...... July 24 "B" TermClasses End...... July 24 GED Test - WPCC...... July 28-30 GED Test - Impact ...... July 29-30 August 1997 Beginning Day...... August 11 Registration...... August 14 Classes Begin ...... August 18 Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Off ice 1 June 16, 1997
JTPAIlndividual Referral FALL PRE-REGISTRATION 11 Program The JTPNIndividual Referral Program is open to JULY 7- 18 Burke County residents enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate diploma, or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, child care, PAY DATES FOR PRE- transportation costs, and emergency assistance is provided REGISTERED STUDENTS: to eligible students. Eligibility for the JTPNIR Program is determined by AUGUST 12 & 13 family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are I accepted year-round. For further information, contact Keith Conley at 438-6043 ( HH-116) or Alisa Eaker at 430-7008 First Day of Classes - Fall (HH-103) or (TDD 438-6066) Semester- August 18
WPCC Job Openings Poets! Writers! Artists! Coordinator/Instructor of Welding The Western Piedmont Literary Review is now Director of Development accepting submissions of poetry, essays, short fiction, Talent Search Project Director drawings, and photographs. Bring your original creations to Ann Marie Radaskiewicz in LRC 58. Call 438-6 185 for Instructor of Physics more information.
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0000000000000000000000 rr LA L I BOOOOOeOOOOOOOOOOOO Student Services Evening Schedule CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is June 16 Larry Garrison, Director of on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can Financial Aid schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The June 17 Jim Reed, Director of Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Admissions your use. June 18 Judy Rice, Registrar Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above June 19 Susan Andrea, Coord. number. Disabled Students
Dav Careworker Salem, Morgantonu ...... PT ch Morganton ...... FT Assembly Lenoir ...... FT CNA I & 11, LPN & RN Morganton ...... FT Teller I Mormnton ...... FT Cafeteria Menu u June 16-20 Horticulturist Lenoir ...... FT Manufacture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT Monday-Chicken Fries, Baked Potato, Summer Maintenance Morganton ...... FT Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll - $2.75 plus tax Cashiers, Stockpersons, Tuesday-Spaghetti wlMeat Balls, Tossed Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT Salad, Garlic Bread - $2.00 plus tax Tide Clerk Morganton ...... FT Maintenance-Electrical Morganton ...... FT Wednesday-Roast Beef Sub wtsauteed Asst. to Exec. Director Lenoir ...... Summer PT Peppers 'n Onions, Regular Fries, 16- Customer Service Valdese ...... FT oz. drink - $3.20 plus tax Clerical Morganton ...... FT Thursdaiy-Foot long Hot Dog, Regular Co-op Morganton ...... FT Fries, 16-02. drink - $2.70 plus tax Environmental Aide (2) Morganton ...... FT Laborer II Morganton ...... FT Friday-Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Secretary I1 Morganton ...... FT Potato, Salad - $3.10 plus tax Receptionist Lenoir ...... FT
For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 7041438-6066..
The United States Navy has immediate openings in:
ELECTRONICS MEDICAL FIELDS COMPUTERS NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING
EXCELLENT BENEFITS, TRAVEL, PAY NC Petroleum APPLY NOW! Marketers Child Care and Single ParentlDisplaced Association Homemaker Programs (NCPMA) Effective immediately, the Office of Special Populations is accepting Scholarship applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. NCPMA Scholarship Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 18, 1997. Interested students need applications are available in the to contact Keith Conley in HH -1 16 or call 438-6043lTDD 438-6066. Financial Aid Office. Applicants for Finaricial awards are contingent upon the availability of funds as determined the scholarships must be an owner, by the North Carolina Community College System and approved by the State owner's spouse or childlgrandchild, Board of Community Colleges. employee, employee's spouse or child1 grandchild of the member firms of the Child Care Program NC Petroleum Marketer's Association. The scholarship The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents recipients must attend a college in the seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal student aid in NC Community College System. order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for the Pel1 Grant is not a Applications must be postmarked by requirement for receiving assistance with childcare. The parent is responsible for July 1, 1997. selecting hislher childcare provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students find qualified childcare and providing financial assistance. Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker Club News Program The Criminal Justice Club will The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single parents, have an officers' meeting on Monday, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study June 16 at 3:00 PM in M-10 1. Club leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with meetings will be held on Wednesday, transportation costs, childcare, tuition, and books is provided to eligible students. June 18 at 1 1:00 AM for day classes Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year in order to and Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 PM determine financial need. in M-101 for night classes.
The Book Cellar GED To Be Given will be closed for The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) will be given in the Learning inventory Lab June 23,24, & 25. Morning sessions begin at 8:00 AM and evening sessions begin at 5:00 PM. Equivalency diplomas re issued by the North Carolina State Thursday, June 26 - Board of Community Colleges to those who pass the exam. ~fyou know of someone who would be interested in taking the exam, please have that person contact the Monday, June 30. Learning Lab at 438-61 10. Are Telecourses a Part of your Future Plans? 1997 Outstanding Telecourses are changing the environment of learning at Western Piedmont Staff Member Community College. These courses are designed to fit the needs and requirements of students in terms of time, convenience, career goals, levels of preparation, and Award learning styles. While telecourses are not for everyone you may want to check In 1991, the Western Piedmont with your advisor to see if you should make them a part of your future course of Foundation established an award to study at Western Piedmont. recognize outstanding contributions During 1996-97 the college offered 30 telecourses in business, economics, by a full-time staff member. This management, marketing and retailing, and paralegal programs. Internal statistics award has a monetary value of $500. indicate that Western Piedmont is at the top of the list for the North Carolina As a recipient of this award last year, Community College System (NCCCS) in the average number of students1 I have been asked to serve as chairman telecourse class (excluding the specialized relatively low-enrollment of the in-house of the selection committee which will produced paralegal telecourse offerings.) Our statistics indicate that Western select the 1997 recipient. The Piedmont's average enrollment per telecourse is more than 50 percent higher than committee will make its selection the NCCCS average. from nominations received from The June 1997 "Institutional Telecourse Summary Report" of the NCCCS faculty, students, administrators, or highlights Western Piedmont's telecourse enrollment increase over the past several support staff. The recipient of the years. The college's average FTE (total for all courses) ranked 23rd in the system 1997 award will be announced at the for 95-96. The "1996-1997 Rank of Institutions by Student Telecourse 1997 fall orientation. Membership with 1995-96 Rank of College by Total Average FTE" listing shows The committee is requesting that Western Piedmont with telecourse membership of 620, moved from 15th nominations for the 1997 position in 95-96 to a virtual tie for 4th place in 96-97. Outstanding Staff Member Award. One of the planned outcomes of distance education is to expand access to All nominations must be submitted college courses. Students have expressed their opinion that they would not have in written form. The nominating been able to get the courses needed if it were not for the telecourse offerings. In letter should include specific reasons addition, telecourses have enabled many students to complete course sequences why you think your nominee qualifies prior to the change to the semester-length terms. for the award. An outline of the criteria upon which the selection Telecourse Instructors, Support Staff and Students: Congratulations! committee will base their decision follows. Your choice of a nominee and the information you provide to Faculty Notice: Statewide Teleconference Conference support your nomination should also Some faculty and staff have indicated an interest in learning more about be based on these criteria. telecourses. The 1997 Annual StatewideTeleconference Conference is being held Nominating forms are available in at Guilford Technical Community College, July 23-24. If you would like Student Services. All letters of information regarding this conference, please contact Winston Lear, ext. 61 52. nomination must be signed, dated, and sent to me by June 20,1997. There is a "Special Pre-Conference Session for Personnel of Colleges Developing Associate Degree Programs through Distance Education" being held July 22 from 2-5 PM. Ifyou would like to attend the pre-conference please contact me. Jim Reed Winston R. Lear, Ext. 61 52 Telecourse Services PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN IN HILDEBRAND HALL (STUDENT LOUNGE)
Wednesday, June 25 10:30 am-l:00 pm 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday, June 26
Friday, June 27 10:30 am - l:00 pm
**$25.00 GRADUATION MUST BE PAID BEFORE PICKING UP CAP & GOWN**
REHEARSAL AND GRADUATION
CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (CoMMA) SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
Thursday, July 24 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Graduation Luncheon at CoMMA
Thursday, July 24 1:00 pm Graduation Rehearsal at CoMMA
*YOU MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES*
Friday, July 25 7:00 pm Graduation at CoMMA Candidatesfor the Degm of Associate Business Administration in Arts Jamie Storie Adams Nova Rebecca Hicks Lynetta Star Baughman Candidates for Diploma Melissa Seagle Blanton Lisa AM Mome Dennis Wesley Earl Annette LaShune Williams . Robert Shanna Henson Ellie Vanessa Mathis Dental Assisting Teresa Lea Wilson Criminul Justice/Proteclive Services Jerri Seletha Banner.. Michelle Hazel Blankenship Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Vicki Brooks Coffey in Science Carico Christie Michelle Canipe Bonnie Ledfad Christina M. Cloer Jane Hartman Greene Kimberly Byrd Cook Marlena L. Abanethy John Douglas Haas Jennifer Lynn Hatley Ray S. Barnes, Jr. Joshua allen Martin Wendi L. Hendrix Melanie Dawn Davis Andrea Ruth Wen Lori Autumn Nicde McEntyre Michael David Elliott Tabitha L. McGuire Keith Aaroo Gna Leslie Warren Mills Ashley Brooke Heavner Drafting and Design Engineering Karen Hanis Perkins Joseph Clinton Jensen Dawn Lynette Rhodes Elizabeth S. Lowe Kay Jobn Thomas McLean Linda Sears Sherry June Mull Anna Marie Settlemyre Eric Brent Robinson Tonya Marie Wyatt Christopher R. Russell Shannon Denise Young Matthew Suonce J&ne Marlene Staten Emily Suzanne Wis General Office Specialty James Delbat Hawkins Candidatesfor the Degree of General Stephen Bennett Powell Kathy Marie Clark Danielle Lorraine Harris Education Andrea Dawn Mhger Regina ResneU Parker Lisa Ellen Ledford Reeves Sheila Mae Clark Interior Design loAnn Johnson Davis Industrial Maintenance Julia Michelle Andason Candidatefor the Degree of Associate in Wendy Lee Rice Arts and Associate in Science Gregory K Craig Kamie M. Thomas Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Technology Cheryl Reed Amrhein Michelle Ann Nations Becky S. Beam Lori Elizabeth Conley Gloria Branch Davis Rebecca Dawn Deal Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Maria C. Duncan in Applied Science Martha Maria Smpe Reggie McNeilly Frady Dolly Pannell Tate Sarah Ann Kurtz Judy Jean Patton Microcomputer Wanda Piercy Reep Systems Technology Melinda Sue Smith Nancy L. Belville Jennifer Faye Spake Barbara Reilman Brenda Corpening Burgess Donna Burgess Waters Canie EUer-Kiddy Summer Nichole Young Janaet Denise Harbison Adminisburrivc Office Technology Jessica Maureen Hottle Brian D. Kass Welding Teresa Lynne Newton Angela J. Carswell Tina Lorraine Resnell Susan Waycaster Hutcherson Eric E. Nichols Carol Walker McMahan Sandra Shoemake Reid Opemtions Management
Shane Marshall Byrd Adminisburlive Office Technology and Vanda H. Smith Legal Secretaq Donald Saxt Dula Nonna S. Crowder Paralegal Technology
Susie D. Hicks Adminisburlive Offie Technology and Diploma in General Office Specialty Public Administration Glenda Clay Burgess Vondra Demetrius Evans N. Denise Leonard Douglas E. Wolvek In July, the WPCC Performing Arts Program will present Maxine McCall's "They Won't Hang a Woman" in the old Burke County Courthouse on the Square in Morganton. Local author Maxine McCall presents a fictionalized retelling of the arrest, trial, and execution of Frankie Silver for the murder of her husband, Charles Silver. The legend of Frankie Silver, the first white woman ever hanged in North Carolina, will be brought to life by actors Susan Cato, Jon Wallin, and Mark Woodard, under the direction of Beth Buckner. Performances will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 9-1 1, at 7:00 PM. An anniversary performance will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, July 12--the date of the hanging back in 1833. Bob Byrd will introduce this performance with historical and legal background on the case of the State vs. Frankie Silver. Admission is $3. Tickets are on sale at the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling 438- 6005. "They Won't Hang a Woman" is being supported by an Instructional Mini-Grant from the Western Piedmont Foundation. For more information, call Dr. Cheryl Oxford at 438-6093. June, 1997 July 1997
GED Test - Impact ...... June 17-18 GED Test - Impact ...... July 1-2 GED Test - ...... June 17-19 COLLEGE CLOSED...... July 4 Pell, FESOG, NCSIG and Loan Checks Trustees Meeting 5: 15PM, LRC 120------July 7 in Business Ofice ----- ...... June 18 GED Test - FCI ...... July 8-9 GED Test - WCC...... June 23-25 Faculty Staff Family Picnic Pickup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 WpCC Lake 4:30-6:30 ...... July 10 "A" Term Classes End...... June 25 GED Test - Impact ...... July 15- 16 "B" Term Classes Begin...... June 26 GED Test - ...... July 22-24 Book Buy Back ...... July 23-24 Curriculum Classes End...... July 24 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------July 24 Graduation ...... July 25 "B"Term Classes End ...... July 24 GED Test - WCCl------July 28-30 GED Test - Impact ...... July 29-30
August 1997 Beginning Day...... August 11 Registration...... August 14 Classes Begin ------...... August 18 Spring Graduation 1997 AHSD Graduates William Ryan Beam Kenny Rashaun Beamon Morsanton Michael Joeseph Bennett Aaron Lee Berry Angela Cooper Baker William Bradford Biddix Carisa Mae Belton Charles Richard Bishop Leslie Ann Benton Margus Antwon Blackmon Kelly Danielle Branch Charles William Blagg Ashley J' Anna Causby Dennis Leon Blount Armanda Ruth Green Lisa Ann Bolick Jessica Marie Morales Reginald Kenneth Bowditch David Nicholas Parker Marlon Randolph Braddy Jeremy Winfield Reed Nathan 0. Brown Marla Sue Skipworth Joseph McDaniel Bryant Edward William Steele, Jr. Phillip James Bumpass Jolene Childers Williams Matthew Ryan Burroughs Charles Landon Yonce Melvin L. Bynum Mickey Earl Byrd Connellv S~rinss Jason Abram Caldwell Amanda Laverne Canterbury Kelly Jo Lail Hubert Douglas Carrillo Johnny Fredrick Carswell Joseph D. Carswell Rita Kay Carswell Mary Beth Hartmann William Lee Cash DeMario Jamon Chambers Lenoir Timothy Ray Childress Daron Lamale Clark Martin Romero Espinosa Tony Alfonzo Cobbs Elizabeth Ann Coffey Nebo Sarah Louise Conley Stefan Alexander Conyon Casey Nicole Deese Janice Wilson Cook Jason Everett Cornelison Newland Dee Ann Crisman Rebecca Ferguson Crowder Jason Steven Gray Heather Marie Curtis Dennis Michael Czernik GED Graduates Michael Jo Davis Brent Anthony Deal Morsant on Christopher Allen Ducker Patrick H. Dugan Michael Wayne Aamold Richard Dulin 111 Frederick Bryant Adams Derrick Anthony Dunlap James Howard Adams Jane C. Edwards Marty Lynn Adams Bernice Joan Fox Joseph Harry Album John Anderson Fox Joe Leman Allen I11 Pauline Tollie Freeman Brandy Marie Andersen Maurice Andrea' Gardner Wendy Jean Andersen Alan Royce Grady Kimmie Marie Avery Kevin Christopher Gray Dwight Jemele Bagley Byron Donne11 Green Melody Anne Bailey Susan Renee' Greene Torriez Lamar Bailey Arthur Griffin Vernon Lee Bailey Patrick Olando Hailey Michael Brandon Baker Adam Ray Mac Hall Arthur Edward Baldwin, Jr. Brian Scott Hallyburton Billy Joe Bare Sandra Kay Hamm Morsanton . Cont . 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Jeffcoat Lisa Michelle Reed Juan Antino Johnson Christopher Ryan Reeves William Johnston Robert Wesley Rendleman Eric Stewart Jones Kevin Royce Reynolds Ganf ord Brent Jones Vernard Elijah Richmond Richard Steven Keen Phillip David Ridgeway Marion Alonzo Key, Jr . Shaun Christopher Roberts Sophorn Ki DIMon Monta Robinson Larry Wayne Kiddy Jabeen Zarine Roopnarine Robert Darren Kimmel Adrian Maurice Ross Lorenzo Trevor King' Frank Joseph Ross, Jr. Brenda G. Lane Jeremy Shaun Rowe Christian Jacob Lee Johnny Dean Sheets Larry D. 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Sprouse Susan Melinda McCoury Gergory Jason Spurling John Derrick McCulloch Michell Lee Standish Brian DeWayne McCullough Jerome Michael Stokes, Jr. Jackie Stanley McMahan Joanne Marie Stokes Daniel Kay McMillan Jeanette Wilson Summers Jason Adam McMillian Dickey Joe Tallent, Jr. James Lamont Mearite Derrick Tremayne Tarplay Shannon Marie Mitchell Bradley Moore Taylor David Amad Monroe Joseph Michael Teasley Jerry Lee Moore Daniel Ryan Tippetts James Thomas Moore I11 Tyun Jermaine Tipps Moruanton, Cont. Hildebran Phuong Phuc Tran Crystal Barrier Johnson Jennifer Elaine Truman James Ray Tuttle I11 Icard Darian Lee Upchurch Teresa C. Ward Shelly Renee' Frisch Robert Vance Washam, Jr. Marshall Scott Hullender Jonathan Andrew Watts Jeanette E. Carter Ruff Austin D. Welch Richard Blake White Lenoir Steven James Wilcox David Paul Williams Kathy Jones Clawson Don Rico D. 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Phi Theta Kappa chapter and personal growth in each of these areas. It takes time and dedication to be involved in these activities, but it Being a member of Phi Theta Kappa is a great honor and is bestowed upon those who achieve high academic K~DD~really means. as well as what it can do for you! standards. It is an invitation for one to grow within and Time. Many people don't seem to have the time to be become an influential' leader while meeting and raising involved. Tell that to this year's team of officers who either personal goals.
have full time 1'iobs, families, hectic school schedules, or all The opportunities for members of this great society three. They'll tell you how they were able to make time for are endless. Each member must choose how they will utilize this organization which has given back to them more than the true meaning of Phi Theta Kappa for themselves. just a stamp or a stole & tassel. The opportunity is yours. Therefore it is important to realize the true meaning of Phi Don't let it pass you up. Theta Kappa and what it stands for. It is not just a fraternity of sorts, a campus club, or something that you can get stamped on your transcripts for personal benefit. If you are a member who has joined just for the stole and tassel at FALL PRE-REGISTRATION graduation, the transcript stamp, or to use "Phi Theta Kappa" on your scholarshiplaward applications, that is fine. JULY 7- 18 However, at least realize what you're missing out of the true meaning. Phi Theta Kappa has many hidden meanings. To some PAY DATES FOR PRE- it means simple things like new friendships, networking, REGISTERED STUDENTS: and personal acceptance. To others it means opportunities for travel, scholarships, and being involved in leadership activities. Some enjoy being active for the benefit of others AUGUST 12 & 13 like the children of Noah's House. Phi Theta Kappa has four hallmarks which are the First Day of Classes - Fall societies foundation for growth. These are Scholarship, Semester- August 18 Service, Fellowship, and Leadership. The active & enhanced members carry out several activities throughout the year for
An equal Opportunity Institution APPLY NOW! Congratulations! *I Child Care and Single ParentlDisplaced Congratulations to Ann Turner ' in the' Division of ContinuingU ~omemakerPrograms -. Education on the birth of her 6 Ib. 12 oz. grandson born Wednesday, B Effective immediately, the Office of Special Populations is accepting June 18th. The grandmother, mother applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. and Bryson Thomas Lee Jones are - Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 18, 1997. Interested students need doing just fine. to contact Keith Conley in HH -1 16 or call 438-6043lTDD 438-6066. d Financial awards are contingent upon the availability of funds as determined The Print Shop will be closed by the North Carolina Community College System and approved by the State on Frida ,June 27 for Board of Community Colleges. inventory. lny work due out on that day may be picked up after 3 PM on june 26. Child Care Program The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal student aid in The Book Cellar will be closed for inventory order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for the Dell Grant is not a Thursday, une 26 through requirement for receiving assistance with childcare. The parent is responsible for Mon ay, june 30. selecting hislher childcare provider. WPCC7srole is limited to assisting students d find qualified childcare and providing financial assistance. WPCC Job Openings Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker CoordinatorIInstructor of Program Welding Director of Development The Single- ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single parents, single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study Talent Search Project Director leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with Instructor of Physics transportation costs, childcare, tuition, and books is provided to eligible students. students must apply-- - for federal student aid for the 1997-98 year in order to 'determine financial need. Student Services Evening Schedule Poets! Writers! Artists!. June 23 FinancialLarry Garrison, Aid Director of The Western Piedmont Literary Review is now accepting June 24 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. submissions of poetry, essays, short fiction, drawings, and photographs. Ed./Jo b Placement Bring your original creations to Ann Marie Radaskiewicz in LRC 58. June 25 Jim Burnett, Dean of Call 438-6 185 for more information. Student Services June 26 Keith Conley, Coord. Special Students Frankie Silver story to be CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS re-told The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The Job Search "Around the tiny log cabin hidden Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for your use. among the trees near a bend in the Toe River, Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above snow was falling softly. All looked as peacehl number. as a Christmas card scene or a Currier and Ives painting. But inside the cabin, things Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT were far from tranquil. A blazing fire in the CMA Morganton ...... FT hearth bathed the room in a errie red glow Assembly Lenoir ...... FT and cast on the wall grotesque shadows -- CNA I & 11, LPN shadows of a woman lifting high an ax and & RN . Morganton ...... FT bringing it down again and again on the Manufacture Sales Rep Morganton ...... FT lifeless body of a man lying on the floor before Summer Maintenance Morganton' ...... FT the fire. On the cot in a dark corner away Cashiers, Stockpersons, from the heat of the flames but in full view of Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT the awful happening, a baby was crying. . ." Maintenance-Electrical Morganton ...... FT Asst. to Exec. Director Lenoir ...... Summer PT With these words, local author Maxine Secretary I1 Morganton ...... FT McCall begins her re-telling of the legend of Receptionist Lenoir ...... FT Frankie Silver, the first woman to be capitally Habilitation Tech punished in North Carolina after it became a (Live-In) Marion ...... ;...... FT state. Clerical MorgantonlHickory ...... PT The WPCC Performing Arts Program will present "They Won't Hang a Woman" in For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene the Old Burke County Courthouse on the Starney, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD $041438-6066.. Square in Morganton on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 9- 1 1, at 7:00 PM. An anniversary performance will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 12 -- the date of the hanging back in 1833. Bob Byrd will introduce this performance with historical and legal background on the case of the State JTPAllndividual Referral Program vs. Frankie Silver. The JTPNIndividual Referral Program is open to Burke County Admission is $3. Tickets are on sale at residents enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate diploma, the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, be made by calling 438-6005. "They Won't child care, transportation costs, and emergency assistance is provided to Hang a Woman" is being sponsored by the eligible students. WPCC Foundation through- an Instructional Mini-Grant. Eligibility for the JTPNIR Program is determined by family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are accepted year-round. For For more information, call Dr. Cheryl further information, contact Keith Conley at 438-6043 ( HH-116) or Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at Alisa 438-6093. PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN IN HILDEBRAND HALL (STUDENT LOUNGE)
Wednesday, June 25
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Friday, July 25 7:00 pm Graduation at CoMMA Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Business Administration Public Adminisbution in Arb Jamie Storie Adams N. Denise Leonard * Douglas E. Wolvek Lynetta Star Baughman * Nova Rebecca Hicks Melissa Seagle Blanton Lisa Ann Moac * Dennis Wesley Earl Annette LaShune Wims Robat Shanna Hensbn Ellie Vanessa Mathis Stephanie A. Peele Criminal Justice/Protective Services Teresa Lea Wilson Candidates for Diploma Vicki Brooks Coffey Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate Bonnie Ledford Carico in Science Jane Hartman Greene * John Douglas Haas Denla1 Assisting Marlena L. Abemethy * Joshua Allen Martin Ray S. Barnes Jr. * Andrea Ruth Whalen Jemi Seletha Banner Melanie Dawn Davis Michelle Hazel Blankenship Michael David Elliott Christie Michelle Canipe Keith Aaron Gna Drafiing and Design Engineering Christina M. Cloer Ashley Brooke Heavna Kimberly Byrd Cook Joseph Clinton Jensen Jennifer Lynn Hatley ElizabethS.Lowe * . Jchn Thomas McLean Wendi L. Hendrix Sheny June Mull * Marc J. Ransbottom Lori Autumn Nicole McEntyre Eric Brent Robinson Tabitha L. McGuire Christopha R. Russell Leslie Warren Mis Matthew Scronce Karen Harris Perkins Jemaine Marlette Staten * Dawn Lynette Rhodes Lin& Kay Sears James Delbert Hawkins Anna Marie Settlemyn Candidatesfor the Degree of General Stephen Bennett Powell Tonya Marie Wyatt Education Danielle Lorraine Harris Shannon Denise Young
Sheila Mae Clark Interior Design JoAm Johnson Davis General Office Specialty Julia Michelle Anderson Wendy LeePrice . Kathy Marie Clark Candidatefor the Degree of Associate in Andrea Dawn Murberger Arts and Associate in Science Regina Resnell Parker Lisa Ellen Ledfad Reeves Kamie M. Thomas Medical Assisting
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Gregory K. Craig Medical Offie Technology Candidatesfor the Degree of Associate in Applied Science Martha Maria Stroupe Dolly Pannell Tate Medical Assisting Accounting Cheryl Reed Alnrhein Microcomputer Systems Technology Becky S. Beam Nancy L. Belville * Lori Elizabeth Conley Barbara Reilman Gloria Branch Davis Brenda Capning Burgess Rebecca Dawn Deal Carrie EUer-Kiddy * Maria C. Duncan Adminisbutive Office Technology Janet Denise Harbison Reggie McNeilly Frady Jessica Maureen Hottle Sarah Ann Kurtz Angela J. Carswell Brian D. Kass Judy Jean Patton Susan Waycaster Hutcherson Teresa Lynne Newton Wan& Piacy Reep Carol Walker McMahan Tina Lorraine Resnell Melinda Sue Smith Sandra Shoemake Reid Jennifer Faye Spdce Donna Burgess Waters * Operations Management Summa Nichole Young Administrative Office Technology and Legal Secretary Shane Marshall Byrd Welding Vanda H. Smith Nonna S. Crowder Donald Scott Dula Eric E. Nichols
Adminisbatbe Office Technology and Paralegal Technology Diploma in General Office Specialty Susie D. Hicks Glenda Clay Burgess Vondra Demetrius Evans * *Indicates PTK member June, 1997 August 1997 Begillnillg Day...... August 11 GED Test - WCC...... June 23-25 Pay Dates for Pre-Registered Students------August 12- 13 Picltup Caps & Gowns...... June 25-27 Registration ...... Augwt 14 - "A" TermClasses End ...... June 25 Classes Begin ...... August 18 - "B" Term classesBegin ...... June 26
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Frankie Silver: Burke's Oft waged Passion, jealousy, courtroom drama, and perhaps a* miscarriage of justice take centerstage next week when the WPCC Performing Arts Program presents Maxine McCall's "They WorI't Hang a Woman." This dramatization features the legend of Frankie Silver, the first white woman hanged in North Carolina back in 1833. The case of the State vs. Frankie Silvec will again resound :j within the walls of the Old Burke County Courthouse in four performances, culminating with an anniversary re-enactment on Saturday, July 12 -- the very date of the, public hanging in 1 "They.Won't Hang a Woman" will be presented The play recounts the life of a woman long dead and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 9- 1 1, at 7:00 PM gone. But before she died, she loved and quarrelled and killed. upstairs in the Old Burke County Courthouse on the Square. She also inspired stories and songs. "They Won't Hang An anniversary performance will be presented Saturday, a Woman" is one such story, one interpretation of a crime July 12, at 12 Noon. Renowned local attorney Bob Byrd committed and expiated over one hundred and fifty years ago. will introduce this performance with historical and legal But in its ultimately unknowable mystery, this long-ago commentary on the case. murder is just as compelling for today's audience as it was for Admission is $3. Tickets are on sale in advance at the the hordes of people who braved the hot July sun in Morganton WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by to watch the State hang the first white woman in its history. calling 438-6005. "They Won't Hang a Woman" is being sponsored by the For more information, please contact Dr. Cheryl Western Piedmont Foundation, in cooperation with the Burke Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093. Historic Society.
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Child Care and Single Parent1 The Book Cellar will be closed for inventory Displaced Homemaker Thursday, une 26 through Programs Mond ay, June30. , Effective immediately, the Office of Special Populations is accepting applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 18,1997. Interested st:udents need to contact Keith Conley in HH -1 16 or call 438-6043lTDD 438-6066. Financial awards are contingent upon the availability WPCC Job Openings of funds as determined by the North Carolina Community College System and approved by the State Coordinator/Instructor of Board of Community Colleges. Welding Director of Development Child Care Program Talent Search Project Director The Childcare Program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree or a diploma. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility for the Pel1 Grant is not a requirement for receiving assistance with childcare. The parent is responsible for selecting hislher childcare provider. WPCC's role is limited to FALL PRE-REGISTRATION assisting students find qualified childcare and providing II financial assistance. JULY 7- 18
Single ParentlDisplaced . PAY DATES FOR PRE- Homemaker Program REGISTERED STUDENTS: The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single parents, single pregnant women, and AUGUST 12 & 13 displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. First Day of Classes Financial as:;istance with transportation costs, childcare, I1 tuition, and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997- Fall Semester- August 18 98 year in order to determine financial need. I CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS Remember, co-op students get academic credit for their work experience Student Services . and you can preregister for co-op by calling Ron Hipps at 438-6056 or Evening Schedule Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT CMA Morganton ...... FT June 30 Judy Rice, Registrar Assembly Lenoir ...... FT CNA I & 11, LPN July 1 Jim Reed, Director of PC RN Morgantorl ...... FT Admissions Manufacture Sales Rep Morganton ...... FT July 2 Jim Burnett, Dean of Summer Maintenance Morganton ...... FT Student Services Cashiers, Stockpersons, July 3 Keith Conley, Coord. Cleanup Morganton ...... FTII'T Special Students Receptionist Lenoir ...... FT July 4 COLLEGE CLOSED Clerical Morganton/Hickory ...... PT Accounting (Co-op) Valdese ...... PT Cashier Associate Hickory ...... PT/FT Assistant Manager Morganton ...... PTIFT Cashierldeli Morganton ...... PTIFT
For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene JTPAllndividual Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD S041438-6066.. Referral Program Wanted: Someone interested in rent-free room. Elderly lady needs someone to live in her home and be there at night so she won't be alone. The JTPA/Individual Referral Person will have their own room, washer, d er, t.v. and use of kitchen. No Program is open to Burke County charge for room. For more information, cal7 438-6046. residents enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate diploma, or an applied science degree. Financial assistarlce with tuition, fees, books, child care, transportation costs, and emergency assistance is provided to eligible students, EIigibility for the JTPA/IR Program is determined by family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are accepted year-round. For further information, contact Keith Conley at 438-6043 ( HI^- 116) or Alisa HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH June, 1997 August 1997 BegitlllillgDay ------...... --- August 1 1 GED T~~~- WPCC ...... June 23-25 Pay Dates for Pre-Registeretl Students------August 12- 13 pic]tup Caps & Gowns------June 25-27 Registration...... August 14 "A" TertllClasses Elltl------June 25 Classes Begin...... ---- Ailgust 18 " B" TerlllClasses Begi ------Julie 26
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GED 'rest.. Impact ------...... July 1-2 COLLEGE CLOSED------July 4 Pre-Registration...... ----- July 7- 18 GED Test .FCI ...... -----July 8-9 Faculty Staff Family I'ictlic WpCC kke 4:30-6:30 July 10 "Tliey Won't Hang a Woman" Presentation------July 9 - 12 GED ~~~t - Impact ...... July 15-16 GED Test - ...... ------July 22-24 Book Buy Back July 23-24 CurrjcujUlnclasses E~,~J ------JuIy.24 Graduatio~~Luticlieo~i & Reliearsal------July 24 Graduation---- ...... ------July 25 "B"Term Classes Elld ------...... July 24 GED Test - WPCC...... ----July 28-30 GED Test - Impact ...... ------July 29-30 Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 July 7. 1997
Congratulations! David Benner, WPCC Instructor of Physical Education, is the winner of the 1977 National Whitewater Canoe Championships. This title was earned by David at the recent Nationals racing events at the Nantahala River held the week of June 23-26. He won a Gold Medal in the Slalom Race, a Gold Medal and Silver Medal in the down- river races. He is a three-times past winner of the Nationals in 1984, 1988, 1992. Way to Go, Dave!
JTPAllndividual Referral Program The JTPAlIndividual Referral Program is open to Burke County residents enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate diploma, or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, child care, transportation costs, and emergency assistance is provided "AVOID THE RUSH!" to eligible students. Eligibility for the JTPNIR Program is determined by REGISTER FOR FALL 1997 family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are accepted year-round. For further information, contact Keith JULY 7- 18 Conley at 438-6043 ( HH- 1 16) or Alisa
An equal Opportunity Institution APPLY NOW! CO-OP1 PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Child Care and Single on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12:OO Noon. You can schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Stamey at 438-6046. The ParentlDisplaced JO~SearchTerminals are open any time during regular college hours for Homemaker Programs your use. Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above Effective immediately, the Office of Special number. Populations is accepting applications for the Child Care and Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker programs. Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 18, 1997. CMA Morganton ...... FT Interested students need to contact Keith Conley in HH Assembly Lenoir ...... FT -1 16 or call 438-6043lTDD 438-6066. CNA I & 11, LPN & RN Morganton ...... FT Financial awards are contingent upon the Manufacture Sales Rep. Morganton ...... FT availability of funds as determined by the North Cashiers, Stockpersons Carolina C:ommunity College System and Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT approved by the State Board of Community Receptionist Lenoir ...... FT Colleges. Clerical Hickory ...... PT Accounting (Co-op) Valdese ...... PT Cashier Associate Hickory ...... FTIPT Child Care Program Assistant Manager Morganton ...... PTJFT CashierJDeli Morganton ...... PTIFT The Child Care Program subsidizes the cost of Secretary/receptionist Hildebran ...... FT child care for student parents seeking a degree or a Youth Program Asst. I Lenoir ...... FT diploma. Stuclents must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need. However, eligibility For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene for the Pell Grant is not a requirement for receiving Stamq Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD ?04/438-6066., assistance with childcare. The parent is responsible for selecting hislher childcare provider. WPCC's role is Wanted: Someone interested in rent-free room. Elderly lady needs limited to assisting students find qualified childcare and providing financial assistance. someone to live in her home and be there at night so she won't be alone. Person will have their own room, washer, dryer, t.v., and use of kitchen. No charge for room. For more information, call 438-6046. Single ParentlDisplaced Homemaker Program
The Single ParentIDisplaced Homemaker Program is open to single parents;single pregnant women, and displaced honiemakers enrolled in a program of study WPCC Job Openings - leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. HRD Personal Development Instructor/Compensatory Financial assistance with transportation costs, childcare, Education Director tuition, and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid for the 1997- Director of Development 98 year in order to determine financial need. Instructor of Physics Coordinator/Instructor of Welding Invitation to a Hanging This week, the WPCC Performing Arts Program will re-create the crime, trial, and execution of Burke County's most infamous murderess--the first white woman ever hanged in North Carolina. "They Won't Hang a Woman," a dramatic re-telling of the legend of Frankie Silver written by Maxine McCall and adapted by Cheryl Oxford, once again takes the local stage. "They Won't Hang a Woman" is under the competent direction of Beth Buckner. When sickness necessitated a cast change, Buckner also stepped into the role of Frankie Silver, which she plays with empathy and a strong stage presence. Jon Wallin plays the role of Charlie Silver with a nice mix of both charm and menace. He is later joined by Mark Woodard, Scott Woodard, and Ben Farrar in portraying the other male characters in this chamber theatre production. The set, constructed by Paul Wardzinski, is simple but suggestive of several locations, including the Silvers' mountain cabin, the Burke County courtroom, and the Morganton jail. This production is sponsored by the WCCFoundation, in cooperation with the Historic Burke Society. Performance dates are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 9-1 1, at 7:OOpm. Am anniversary performance will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 12--the date of the hanging back in 1833. Bob Byrd will introduce this performance with historical and legal background on the case of the State vs. Frankie Silver. Admission to "They Won't Hang a Woman" is $3. Tickets are on sale in advance at the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling 438-6005. Arrive early since "They Won't Hang a Woman" promises to attract a "standing room only" crowd. July 1997 August 1997
Fall Pre-Registration...... July 7- 18 Beginning Day...... August 11 GED Test - FCI ...... July 8-9 Pay Dates for Pre-Registered Students------August 12-13 Faculty Staff Family Picnic Registration...... August 14 WCCLake 4:30-6:30 ...... July 10 Classes Begin...... August 18 "They Won"t Hang a Woman" Presentation------July 9-1 2 GED Test - Impact ...... ------July 15- 16 GED Test - WyJ ...... July 22-24 Book Buy Back...... July 23-24 CurriculumClasses End ...... -July 24 Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------July 24 Graduation...... July 25 "B" TermClasses End...... ---July 24 GED Test - WCC...... July 28-30 GED Test - Impact ...... --July 29-30
FALL PRE-REGISTRATION JULY 7-18
Student Services PAY DATES FOR PRE- Evening Schedule REGISTERED STUDENTS:
July 7 Larry Garrison, Director of AUGUST 12 & 13 Financial Aid July 8 Ron Hipps, Director, Coop. Ed./Job Placement First Day of Classes July 9 Judy Rice, Registrar Fall Semester July 10 Keith Conley, Coord. of Special Populations Students August 18 Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 July 14. 1997
"AVOID THE RUSH!" REGISTER FOR FALL 1997 JULY 7- 18
First Day of Classes Fall Semester August 18
An equal Opportunity Institution July 1997 CO-OPIPMS NT NEWS GED Test - Impact ------July 15- 16 The representative from the Employment Security Commission is ------July 22-24 GED Test - on campus Wednesdays from 8:OOam until 12~00Noon. You can Book Buy Back...... July 23-24 schedule an appointment by calling Sherlene Starney at 438-6046. The Curriculum Classes End------July 24 Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for Graduation Luncheon & Rehearsal------July 24 your use. Graduation..------July 25 Summer Job Opportunities are also available by calling the above number.
GED Test - WPCC ------July 28-30 Day Careworker Salem, Morganton ...... PT GED Test - Impact ------July 29-30 CMA Morganton ...... FT Assembly Lenoir ...... FT CNA I & 11, LPN & RN Morganton ...... FT Cashiers, Stockpersons Cleanup Morganton ...... FTIPT Receptionist Lenoir ...... FT Student Services Clerical Hickory ...... PT Evening Schedule Accounting (Co-op) Valdese ...... PT Cashier Associate Hickory ...... FTIPT July 14 Larry Garrison, Director of CashierlDeli Morganton ...... PTIFT Financial Aid Youth Program Asst. I Lenoir ...... FT July 15 Jim Reed, Director of Entry level osition Admissions 2nd & 3rd !hi& Morganton ...... FT J~Y16 Susan Andrea, Coord., Fork Lift Drivers Morganton ...... FT Disabled Students Habilitation Asst. Jub 17 Keith Conley, Coord. of Relief Floater Alexander, Caldwell, McDowell FT Special Populations Students Youth Program Asst. Lenoir ...... FT For more information contact Student Services, Ron Hip s, or Sherlene Stamey, Room 117, Hildebrand Hall - 438-6056, TDD 7041438-6066..
WPCC Job Openings 11 HRD Personal Development Instructor1 Compensatory Education Director I I Director of Development I I Instructor of Physics I I CoordinatorIInstructor of Welding I I Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Off ice 1 July 21. 1997
Congratulations! GED Test in Learning Lab
Paul Wardzinski, WPCC English Instructor, ran in the July 28, 29, 30 Grandfather Mountain Marathon held on July 12th. This 26.2-mile marathon, considered by many to be the second hardest marathon in America, typically The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) takes runners anywhere between three to five hours will be given in the Learning Lab on to finish. Paul finished in three hours and 45 July 28, 29 & 30. Morning session begin minutes, an excellent time. at 8:00 am and evening sessions begin at 5:00 pm. Equivalency diplomas are issued Adding to the challenge, less than 36 hours before by the North Carolina State Board of - the Marathon, Paul ran the "Bear Uphill Climb", an Community Colleges to those who pass extremely rigorous five-mile-straight-uphill run in the the exam. If you know of someone who Linnville area. Bravo, Paul! would be interested in taking the exam, please have that person contact the Learning Lab at 438-6 1 10. JTPAllndividual Referral Program The JTPAIIndividual Referral Program is open to Burke County residents enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate diploma, or an Fall Semester Registration is applied science degree. Financial August 14th assistance with tuition, fees, books, child care, transportation costs, and emergency Classes Begin assistance is provided to eligible students. August 18 Eligibility for the JTPAIIR Program is determined by family income during the past 26 weeks. Applications are accepted year-round. For further information, contact Keith Conley at 438-6043 ( HH- 1 16) or Alisa
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North Carolina's Big Three Education Leaders Share Views
On Monday, August 4, North Carolina's system in less than two weeks. All three three education leaders had a major leaders spoke of their commitment to working meeting and press conference with together to form a 'seamless educational Lieutenant Governor Dennis A. Wicker. system'. Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker, chairman of The conference was held in the the State Board of Community Colleges said Governor's Press Conference Room of that public schools, community colleges and the Administration Building in Raleigh. the university system must not be perceived as three separate institutions. "We need to think of ' The educators included North Carolina them being one comprehensive unit with three Community College System President H. divisions," he said. Martin Lancaster, University of North A major step in this direction was made Carolina President Molly Corbet Broad recently with the community colleges' and State Superintendent of Public change to a semester system. This Instruction Michael E. Ward. The three makes transferring credits to four-year speakers announced their commitment to institutions in North Carolina a much cooperation. more efficient process. All 58 community coileges across the state The heads of the state's three branches now offer standard core courses, and of education held this news conference students will now have a guide outlining at a unique time - not only are all three courses they must take while at a newly appointed to their jobs, but the community college so that they may entire North Carolina Community College enter a UNC campus as juniors. There System is converting to the semester will be no reason for loss of credits in
An Equal Opportunity Institution. tranferring to a four-year institution. "The Engineering education pipeline works best when it's Mathematics seamless; it's in the enlightened self-interest of Mathematics Education the university," said M.olly Broad, UNC system Physical Eduation president. Political Science Western Piedmont Community College, Psychology along with the 57 other community colleges Social Science Secondary Education in the state will begin its Fall Semester on Sociology August 18th. Students who, for example, Speech/Communications plan to attend nearby Appalachian State or Western Carolina University may take their core courses at WPCC and now transfer to The real benefit to students is that the four-year institutions as juniors. The advisors can now advise students based % 'Comprehensive Articulation Agreement' is on chosen major rather than on the the name given to the common set of core chosen university. In addition, there will courses that links North Carolina's 58 be no loss of credits in transferring from community colleges and 16 public community colleges to four-year universities. universities. In addition to common courses, there are now 2 1 pre-major degrees offered at Western Piedmont and the 57 other state community colleges. Students can now obtain a pre-major two-year degree in the following subjects:
Associate in Arts
Art Education Business Administration Welcome Back Business Education and Marketing Education to Class Sale! Crim~nalJust~ce English All Tee Shirts 20% Off in English Education Health Education The Book Cellar.. .. History Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:OOam-7:OOpm Nursing Fri. 8:OOam-3:OOpm Associate in Science
Biology and Biology Education Chemistry and Chemistry Education Computer Science
An Equal Opportunity Institution COOPERATIVE EDUCATION1 Schedule 'JOB PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is Week of Auaust 1. Ith on campus one day a week for your convenience. The Job Search' Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for your use. Financial Aid 12 Keith Conley, Coordinator, The following jobs are current this week. Special Populations 13 Everyone works late (Orientation) Day Care Worker Valdese...... PT FTIPT 14 Evervone works late II Cashiers, Stock- Morganton...... (Orientation) persons, Cleanup FTIPT Cashier Associate Hickory...... Cashierldeli Morganton...... PT/FT Financial Aid Checks vet Assistant Morganton...... PT Time Study Hickory, Morganton...... FT to be disbursed Office Work Morganton...... FT September 2 Sheet Metal Technician Morganton...... FT Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, NCSlG . Sales (Retail) Morganton...... PT and Federal Stafford Loan checks Office Assistant Morganton...... PT will be disbursed Tuesday, Electronics Technician Conover...... FT September 2 beginning at 10:OO 1nfor.Systems Support Morganton...... FT am. The Business Office will be Analyst open until 7:00 pm to disburse Sales (Sporting Goods, Morganton...... PT checks to night students. Students Hardware, Cust.Svc. must present a vqlid identification General Clerical Morganton...... FT as outlined in WPCC's Financial Aid Bookkeeper Morganton...... PT Regulations to obtain their check(s). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES NOTE: As indicated in each student's RON HlPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, Financial Aid Notification packet, a ROOM 1 17, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 student must have executed a Promissory Note and Applications for Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) and received a WPCC lob Openings Disclosure for Loan Approval from the lender before a loan check is disbursed. The Disclosure of Loan Instructor of Physics Approval will indicate the dates that the lender writes the loan check. In HRD Personal Development most cases, WPCC can make the Instructor ICompensatory disbursement to the student five days Education Director after the check is written by the lender. In accordance with Federal law, first-time students or students Coordinator/lnstructor of who have changed their major must Welding wait until the 30th day of the semester to receive a loan check. Director of Development
I I An Equal Opportunity Institution August 1997 . . September 1997
Board of Trustees Meeting, 5: 15 pm...... 8/4 College Closed...... 911 GED Test at FCI...... 816-7 Labor Day Break...... 9/1,2 GED Test at Impact...... 8/12-13 Pell, FSEOG, NCSlG ...... 912 Payment of Tuition & Fees ...... 811 2-13 and Loan checks available New Student Orientation...... 8/13 in Business Office Fall Semester Registration...... 8/14 GED Test at FCI...... 9/3,4 Late Registration-AddIDrop...... 8/18 GED Test at Impact...... 9/9,10 AddIDrop...... 8/19 Fall Barbeque...... 919 AddIDrop...... 8/20 4:30p - 7:30p GED Test at WYI ...... 811 9-21 Last day to request...... 919 GED Test at WPCC ...... 8/25 tuition refund GED Test at WPCC & Impact ...... 8/26 GED Test at WYI...... 911 6-1 8 GED Test at WPCC & Impact ...... 8/27 GED Test at WPCC ...... 9/22 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/24
HAS GOING BACK TO COLLEGE AND
TRAINING FOR A NEW CAREER % CROSSED YOUR MIND LATELY?. ... DOES THE IDEA KEEP GETTING PUT ASIDE BECAUSE IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE? Take Note ... The Job Training Partnership Act could be the As required by the Student answer to your problems! If you are a resi- Right-To-Know and Campus dent of Catawba, Alexander, or Caldwell Security Act, the persistence County and are eligible for our services, rate for full-time students J.T.P.A. could help pay for books, tuition and entering Western Piedmont , school supplies. FREE transportation and Community College Summer or child care could be provided. DON'T PUT Fall 1995 is available upon OFF TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO request in the Registrar's Office. TODAY! IF INTERESTED, CALL JTPA SER- VICES AT (704) 322-9 1 9 1 ; Ext. 1 1 6 or (704) 438-6043.
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WPCC Kicks-Off
From this issue forward, I will be '97-'98 Year producing The Update . I'd appreciate your getting all news and information to me by - no later than - 500 on Wednesdavs. Thanks The beginning of Western Piedmont for your cooperation in adjusting to this new Community College's 1997-1998 academic deadline. year was officially kicked-off Monday, August A special Thanks to Regina Nesbitt for 11th with a breakfast and meeting at the faithfully doing a fine job on the The Update Morganton Community House. It was attended over the past year. by the entire faculty and staff of the College. WPCC president, Dr. Jim A. Richardson, spoke to the group and reviewed some of the past oik;&dv, year's major accomplishments at WPCC, a v Lizette Lampe significant achievement being the completion of Director of Public Relations the new state-of-the-art Carr Business Technologies Center. In addition, Richardson mentioned the continued growth of program offerings at WPCC, and the need for future expansion of the campus. GED Testing - Aug. 25, 26, 27 Dr. Richardson also presented service The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) awards to employees with 10, 20, 25 and 30 will be given in the Learning Lab on Aug. 25, years of service at Western Piedmont. Also 26, 27. Morning sessions begin at 8:00 am recognized were new faculty and staff members and evening sessions begin at 5:00 pm. from various departments at the College. Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Afterwards, Western Piedmont Foundation Caroina State Board of Community Colleges President Larry McMahon introduced the to those who pass the exam. If you know of recipient of the 1996-97 Outstanding Staff someone who would be interested in taking Member of the Year Award which went to Ms. the exam, please have that person contact the Hellen Keller, Director of Human Resources Learning Lab at 438-61 10. Development at WPCC. WPCC employees who received service awards:
30 Years of Service 20 Years Service Odell Witherspoon, Dean of Natural Kenneth Clark, V.P. Administrative Services Sciences & Engineering Richard Greene, V.P. of Academic Affairs 10 Years of Service Lenada Williams, Curriculum Division Assistant Terri Anderson, Coord.of Info. Systems Dick Hawes, Coord./lnstructor of Biology Ronald Caplette, Coord.1lnstructor Business Buddy Noles, Coord. of AudioIVisual Services Janice Christner, Curriculum Divi. Assistant Dorothy Wheeling, Assistant Manager 25 Years of Service Cynthia Woody, Registration Assistant Patricia Crumpler, Coord./lnstructor of Nursing
New WPCC Employees since September 1996
30 Years of Service 20 Years Service Odell Witherspoon, Dean of Natural Pictured: Sciences & Engineering Gary Jennings, Dean of Health Sciences Richard Greene, V.P. of Academic Affairs Linda Dale, Curriculum Division Assistant Lenada Williams, Curriculum Division Assistant Kenneth Clark, V.P. Administrative Services Dick Hawes, Coordinatorllnstructor of Biology Buddy Noles, Coordinator of AudioIVisual Services 10 Years of Service Pictured: Dorothy Wheeling, Assistant Manager Janice Christner, Curriculum Division Assist 25 Years of Service Ronald Caplette, Coord./lnstructor Business Pictured: Cynthia Woody, RecordsIRegistration Assist Patricia Crumpler, Coordinatorllnstructor of Nursing
Recipient of 1996-97 Outstanding Staff Member of the Year Award .. Hellen Keller WPCC Director of Human Resources Development
An Equal Opportunity Institution Student Services Evening WPCC Job Vacancies Schedule for Week of
August 18th: Instructor of Physics
811 8 General Maintenance Mechanic II Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services Judy Rice Registrar Special Populations Assistant Larry Garrison, Dir. of Financial Svc. Ron Hipps, Dir. Coop.Ed. and Job Placement Talent Search Project Counselor
811 9 HRD Personnel Development Instructor1 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services Compensatory Education Director Judy Rice, Registrar Ron Hipps, Keith Conley Director of Development Keith Conley, Coord. Special Populations
8/20 Fbr additional information, contact Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services Louise Austin at 438-60 78. Judy Rice, Registrar Ron Hipps, Dir. Coop. Ed./Job Placement Susan Andrea, Coord. Disabled Student Svcs.
812 1 Jim Reed, Dean of Admissions
CAFETERIA MENU Mon., Aua. 18th: Steak1 Green Beensl Mashed ~otatoeslRollIDessert
Tues., Aua. 19th: Spaghetti wl Meatballs1 Attention Canoe Class: Tossed SaladIGarlic BreadIDessert Students enrolled in the Basic Wed., Aua. 20th Canoeing Class need to come by Vegetable Day: Cooked Cabbagelpinto HH034 and see David Benner for BeansIWhole White PotatoesICorn Bread an information sheet prior to the Dessert start of the class. Thurs., Aua. 21st: Grilled Chicken BreastIStir Fry Veggies/Roll/Dessert
Fri. Aua. 22nd: Foot-long Hotdogs / Baked BeansIFrench FriesIDessert
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...... WELCOME - STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF
The staff of Learning Resources welcomes each of you to a new semester at Western Piedmont Community College. If you are not acquainted with the library, we hope you will stop by and meet the staff and become familiar with library resources and services.
Besides a wide variety of books, magazines, computer-based resources, and videotapes, the library has an enthusiastic staff to assist you in finding the information you need. We welcome your suggestions on how we might better help you in attaining your goals.
The library, located on the top level of the Phifer Learning Resources Center, is open 7:30 AM - 9:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday.
Audiovisual Services, located on the lower level of the Phifer Learning Resources Center, is open 8:00AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Again, welcome to West& Piedmont Community College. We hope you will find Western Piedmont a great place to continue your education and encourage you to develop your intellectual and personal growth by taking part in the activities and services available to you.
Winston Lear, Dean Mike Boing, Librarian Ruth Ann Brisson Susan Keller Jan Martin Sherry McCracken Max R. "Buddy" Noles
Library Tours and Orientation
The library recognizes the need to provide a program for orientation to library collections and services designated to inform users on use of library collections and resources and obtain assistance when needed.
Instructors can arrange for tours of the library to provide students with the information needed to ensure they utilize collections and services of the library to their fullest extent.
Class tours should be scheduled several days in advance to prevent conflicts with other groups. Instructors should plan to accompany their students. Tours can be tailored to meet specific requirements set forth by the instructor so that the tour provides information relevant to the needs and objectives of their course. Tours may be scheduled by contacting Mike Boing, Librarian, ext. 6 182. Instructor Coordinated Class Library Orientation
Instructors may wish to conduct "orientation" visits to the library under their own direction. While advance coordination with library staff is desired, such coordination is not currently required.
Notice to faculty - The Librarian will make himself available to provide an orientation to library collections and services in your classroom. The length of the program and depth of information provided will be coordinated between the classroom instructor and the Librarian. Generals of specific collections or resources can be covered through an in-classroom program.
(Note: Use of "fixed resources, such as On-Line Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and CD-ROM products, cannot be given in-depth treatment in a classroom setting.)
Library News
Expand your searching on the Library's On-Line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)!
Search the library's book collection using OPAC. The computer gives faster access to the location of materials in the library and offers multiple access points to an expanding collection of resources.
Broaden your skills in using the library. You are invited to contact library staff for an overview of OPAC and a demonstration of its search capabilities.
Audiovisual Services for PacultyIStaff
Use of Audiovisual Equipment: If you are new to Western Piedmont or have been here awhile but don't know all you really want to know about audiovisual equipment available for your use, how to get it, how to use it, etc., contact Max R. "Buddy" Noles or Sherry McCracken in Audiovisual Services, ext. 6030.
Please do not move audiovisual equipment from a classroom without prior approval from Audiovisual Services staff Report all damaged or inoperable equipment immediately to Audiovisual Services, ext. 6030.
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Phi Theta Kappa Welcome Back to Class Sale! Being a member of Phi Theta Kappa is a great honor and is bestowed upon those who achieve high academic standards. It is an invitation for one to grow within and All Tee Shirts 20% Off in become an influential leader while meeting and raising The Book Cellar.. .. personal goals. Hours: Mom-Thurs. 8:OOam-7:OOpm The opportunities for members of this great society Fri. 8:OOam-3:OOpm are endless. Each member.must choose how they will utilize the true meaning of Phi Theta Kappa for themselves. Therefore it is important to realize the true meaning of Phi Theta Kappa and what it stands for. It is not just a fraternity of sorts, a campus club, or something that you can get stamped on your transcripts for personal benefit. If you arc Financial Aid Checks a member who has joined just for the stole and tassel at graduation, the transcript stamp, or to use "Phi Theta to be disbursed Kappa" on your scholarship/award applications, that is fine. September 2 However, at least realize what you're missing out of the true Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, NCSlG meaning. and Federal Stafford Loan checks ' Phi'I'heta Kappa has many hidden meanings. To some will be disbursed Tuesday, it means simple things like new friendships, networking, September 2 beginning at 10:OO and personal acceptance. To others it means opportunities am. The Business Office will be for travel, scholarships, and being involved in leadership open until 7:00 pm to disburse activities. Some enjoy being active for the benefit of others checks to night students. Students must present a valid identification like the children of Noah's House. as outlined in WPCC's Financial Aid Phi Theta Kappa has four hallmarks which are the Regulations to obtain their societies foundation for growth. These are Scholarship, check(s1. e Service, E:ellowship, and Leadership. The active & enhanced NOTE: As indicated in each student's L members carry out several activities throughout the year for Financial Aid Notification packet, a student must have executed a chapter and personal growth in each of these areas. It takes Promissory Note and Applications for time and dedication to be involved in these activities. but it Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and is cuarantced that afterwards you will know what Phi Theta unsubsidized) and received a Disclosure for Loan Approval from the , Kaooa really means, as well as what it can do for you! lender before a loan check is Time. Many people don't seem to have the time to be disbursed. The Disclosure of Loan Approval will indicate the dates that involved. Tell that to this year's team of officers who either the lender writes the loan check. In have full time jobs, families, hectic school schedules, or all most cases, WPCC can make the three. They'll tell you how they were able to make time for disbursement to the student five days after the check is written by the this organization which has given back to them more than 1 just a stamp or a stole & tassel. The opportunity is yours. lender. In accordance with Federal law, first-time students or students Don't let it pass you up. who have changed their major must wait until the 30th day of the semester +n rm-nivn a loan check. An Equal Opportunity Institution THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Day Care Worker Valdese, N.C. Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, N.C. Cashier Associate Hickory, N. C. Cashier/deli Morganton, N . C . Vet Assistant Morganton, N.C. Time Study Hickory, Morganton, N.C. Office Work Morganton, N.C. Sheet Metal Technician Morganton, N.C. Sales (Retail) Morganton, N.C. Office Assistant Morganton, N. C. Electronics Technician Conover, N.C . 1nfor.Systems Support Analyst Morganton, N.C. Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware Customer Service) Morganton, N.C. General Clerical Morganton, N. C. Bookkeeper Morganton, N.C. Head Start Aide Lenoir, N.C. Clerk, computer Valdese, N.C. Lab Person Morganton, N.C. Habilitation Assistant Lenoir, Morganton, N. C. General Maintenance Mechanic I1 Morganton, N.C.
FOR MORE INFORMITION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAIKEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL-438-6056
An Equal Opportunity Institution and Tigger, too! By popular demand, the WPCC Performing Arts Program will return this fall to the Hundred Acre Wood with The House at Pooh Corner, A. A. Milners sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh.
Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest. Probably they'll go to the North Pole or to the Sough Pole. For there is a dark, mysterious threat that hers to be sent away to Education. Nobody knows exactly what or where that is and if he's sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him? So it's generally agreed that they'll run away. As the situation becomes clearer, Christopher Robin isn't quite so sure that running away is the answer. The House at Pooh Corner is a children's classic that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart.
Performance dates are November 6-9 and 13-16. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093. August 1997 September 1997
Board of Trustees Meeting, 5: 15 pm...... 814 College Closed...... 911 GED Test at FCI...... 816-7 Labor Day Break...... 9/1,2 . GED Test at Impact...... 8 2-1 3 Pell, FSEOG, NCSlG ...... 912 Payment of Tuition & Fees...... 811 2-1 3 and Loan checks available New Student Orientation ...... 8/13 in Business Office Fall Semester Registration...... 8/14 GED Test at FCI...... 913,4 Late Registration-AddIDrop...... 8/18 GED Test at Impact ...... 919,10 Add/Drop...... ,811 9 Fall Barbeque...... 919 AddIDrop...... :...... -8120 4:30p - 7:30p GED Test at WYI...... 8/9-21 Last day to request...... 919 GED Test at WPCC...... 8/25 tuition refund GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 8/26 GED Test at WYI...... 911 6-18 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 8/27 GED Test at WPCC ...... 9122 :? GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 Q GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9124
HAS GOING BACK, TO COLLEGE AND TRAINING FOR A NEW CAREER CROSSED YOUR MIND LATELY?. ... Take Note... DOES THE IDEA KEEP GETTING PUT As required by the Student ASIDE BECAUSE IT JUST DOESN'T Right-To-Know and Campus SEEM POSSIBLE? Security Act, the persistence The Job Training Partnership Act could be the rate for full-time students answer to your problems! If you are a resi- entering Western Piedmont dent of Catawba, Alexander, or Caldwell Community College Summer or County and are eligible for our services, Fall 1995 is available upon J.T.P.A. could help pay for books, tuition and request in the Registrar's Office. school supplies. FREE transportation and child care could be provided. DON'T PUT OFF TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY! IF INTERESTED, CALL JTPA SER- VICES AT (704) 322-91 91; Ext. 1 1 6 or
(704) 438-6043. '
700 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $.225 per copy. Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 August 25,1997
WPCC Paralegal Association I(SGA Welcomes You... 11 is Accepting Nominations
As president of the Student Government for Vice President Association, I would like to take this The WPCC Paralegal Association is accepting opportunity to welcome all new and returning nominations for the office of Vice-President students to WPCC. I am sure everyone will for the 1997-1998 academic year. find the activities we have planned to be Nominees must be 1st-year students with no enjoyable for all. I welcome any comments more than 34 credit hours completed. or questions. Please feel free to contact me Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, August at 438-6053 or stop by the SGA office in 26. Nominees will be announced and given Hildebrand Hall, Room 27. Again, Welcome. the opportunity to speak on hislher behalf at a brief Association meeting on Wednesday, Scott Donnelly August 27, at 12:OO pm in CH 128. Voting I SGA President will be by private ballot at the office of Leslie McKesson on August 28 and 29. All members are encouraged to participate. GED Test - Aug. 25, 26, 27 The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab on Aug. 25, Science Club Meeting 26, 27. Morning sessions begin at 8:00 am and evening sessions begin at 5:00 pm. August 27th Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Caroina State Board of Community Colleges The Science Club will have an organizational to those who pass the exam. If you know of meeting Tuesday, August 27 in Room E-1 14 at someone who would be interested in taking 12:30 pm. Officers will be elected for the the exam, please have that person contact the coming year and Fall activities will be discussed. New members are welcome. You Learning Lab at 438-61 10. do not have to be a science major to join. Semester Survival Parv! Come join your fellow studen6 for Food, Music0 and Funl Free to all Currr'cu/um Students0 Faculty0 %
on the Grarsy Commo)2~. Tuesday0 Sept. 9th, 1997 - 4:30 - 7:30 PoM. Guests - $5.00 per perron.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Student Services Evening WPCC lob# Vacancies Schedule for Week of August 25th: Talent Search Project Counselor 8/25 Larry Garrison, Dir. of Financial Svc. HRD Personnel Development Instructor1 8/26 Compensatory Education Director Keith Conley, Coord. Special Populations 8/27 Director of Development Judy Rice, Registrar 8/28 Fbr additional information, contact Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services Louise Austin at 438-60 18. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION1 JOB PLACEMENT NEWS The representative from the Employment Security Commission is on campus one day a week for your convenience. The Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for your use. The following jobs are current this week:
Day Care Worker Valdese, NC PT Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleaup Morganton, NC FTIPT Cashier Associate Hickory, NC FTIPT Cashierldeli Morganton, NC PTIFT Time Study Hickory, Morganton, NC FT Entry Level Clean-up1Detailing Morganton, NC FT Sales (Retail) Morganton, NC PT Electronics Technician Convover, NC FT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware Customer Service) Morganton, NC General Clerical Morganton, NC Bookkeeper Morganton, NC Clerk, computer Valdese, NC General Maintenance Mechanic II Morganton, NC Shipping & Receiving Hickory, NC Clerical Icard, NC Child Care Morganton, NC Computer Person Morganton, NC Cashier, Sales Person Morganton, NC Desk Clerk, Night Auditor Marion, NC Electronics Technician Nebo, NC Clerk-Greeting Cards Morganton, NC Landscape Maintenance Super Salisbury, NC Accounting Technician Morganton, NC
For more information, contact Student Services - Ron Hipps or Sherlene Stamey, Room 1 17, Hildebran Hall 438-6056 1 TDD # 438-6066
An Equal Opportunity Institution
...... vbe&ihP- ...... aaaooe FINANCIAL AID CHECKS TO BE DISBURSED Phi Theta Kappa is in desperate SEPTEMBER 2 need of funds. In order to raise funds, We are planning a yard sale to be held Federal Pel1 Grant, FSEOG, NCSlG and at the Breezeway at WPCC. The Federal Stafford Loan checks will be official date will be announced in the disbursed Tuesday, September 2 beginning mar future at 10:OO am. Students must present a valid identification as outlined in WPCC's Do You have items collecting dust Financial Aid Regulations to obtain their Or getting in yoor way at home7 If check(s) . You dq =can donate items for the -Note: As indicated in each student's Moore Hall between now and Financial Aid Notification packet, a student Sept. 7 6, 7 997. must have executed a Promissory Note and Application for Federal Stafford Loan Thanks for your help! (subsidized and unsubsidized) and received a Disclosure for Loan Approval from the lender before a loan check is disbursed. * The Disclosure of Loan Approval will indicate the dates that the lender writes the loan check. In most cases, WPCC can make the disbursement to the student five davs after the check is written bv the Cafeteria Menu - Week of 8125 lender. In accordance with Federal law, Mon. 8/25: Chicken Pot Pie, Candied Yams, Roll first-time students or students who have changed their major must wait until the Tuesdav, 8/26: Meatloaf, Red Skin Potatoes, 30th day of the semester to receive a loan Corn, Fried Okra, Roll, Dessert \ check. Wed., 8/27: Fresh Carved Ham, Scalloped
Potatoes, Baked Beans, Dessert b
Thurs., 8/28: Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert
Fri., 8/29: Fish, Hush Puppies, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert
An Equal Opportunity Institution August 1997 September 1997 GED Test at WPCC ...... 8/25 College Closed...... 9/1 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 8/26 Labor Day Break...... 9/1 ,2 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 8/27 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG...... 912 and loan checks available in Business Office GED Test at FCI...... 9/3, 4 Board of Trustees Meeting...... 9/8 5:15 pm GED Test at Impact...... 9/9, 10 Fall Barbeque...... 9/9 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Last day to request tuition refund.... 919 GED Test at WYI...... 9/1 6-1 8 GED Test at WPCC...... 9/22 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/24
Mark Your Calendars! "When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting todav?" said Piglet.
Pooh nodded thoughtfully. BLOT "It's the same thing," he said. s+--!lI, s+--!lI, SMUDGE Exciting things are in store for Christopher Robin and his friends Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and the hilarious Tigger when the WPCC Performing Arts Program presents The House at Pooh Corner. Performance dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 pm in the Phifer Studio. Tigger and Roo have already marked thoses dates on their calendars. They hope you will, too.
700 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of 60.1 75 per copy. THE MATH SKILLS LAB THE MATH HOURS HOW TO USE SKILLS LAB The Math Skills Lab is open THE MATH Monday - Friday is for Western Piedmont 10:00 am - 1:00 pm SKILLS LAB Community College students who need assistance with % NO NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! Come to the ANY kind of math: Math Skills Lab anytime during posted operating hours. Someone t=D Basic Mathematics will be available to assist you. .1.;. Essential Mathematics BE PREPARED. Bring your Applied Mathematics textbook or assignment, and be ready to show the Math Skills a Discrete Mathematics instructor specific problems or Geometry areas of difficulty. Algebra (any level) THE MATH ENROLLMENT. Get Trigonometry (any level) help anytime throughout the quarter, with a single visit or on a Pre-calculus SKILLS LAB continuing basis. Calculus - is located in the Learning Lab, second floor of Moore Hall, THE MATH SKILLS LAB Room 215. IS FREE! The Writing Hours How to use the Skills Lab Writing Skills Lab is for Western Piedmont The Writing Skills Lab is located in Community College students LRC 42 at the following times: % Come to the Writing Skills who need assistance with Lab during the scheduled any kind of writing. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9- 10 am hours Tuesday,- - Thursday- 10- 11 am % If you wish to have a The Writing Skills Lab is paper read, please wri located in WPCC's Learning ink and double space, Lab. Please be sure your handwriting is legible. Services Availal Tutoring in grammar, sentence structure & the writing process
% Help with papers, reports and resumes
% Handouts on problem areas of grammar September 1,1997
Not Published - Holiday Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 September 8, 1997
The Robert F? Carr Business Technologies Buildinq a will be dedicated on FacultyIStaff Council Wednesday, September 7 7 will meet on Thursday, at 70:30 a.m. September I 1th All Full-Time & Part-77me 3:00 p.m. in LRC 120 Faculty, Staff and Students are encouraged to attend
.~~~m.~~~~~~~~~~~~~rn~mm~~rn~~mw + 0 8 Science Club . B : "Students for Christ" :. Meeting . . . Meeting will be held . Tuesday, September 9 . . Room P-I I 5 . on September 15th . . 1 2:00 Noon, LRC-14 . 12:30 p.m. . m Anyone interested in joining is . For further information, . invited to attend the meeting on :. contact Stephanie Fink at . Tuesday, September 9, Patton Hall, Room P-I 15 at 12:30 p.m. At this time, we will elect officers. We hope you are able to attend! Semester Survival Parfy!- Come join your fellow students for Food, Music, adFi
Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 1997 - 430 - 730 P.M. Guests - $5.00 per person.
An Equal Opportunity Institution COOPERATIVE EDUCATION1 JOB PLACEMENT NEWS
The Job Search Terminals are open any time during regular college hours for your use. The following jobs are current this week:
Day Care Worker Valdese, NC Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleaup Morganton, NC Cashier-Cleaning-Stocking Glen Alpine, NC Time Study Hickory, NC Sales (Retail) Morganton, NC Electronics Electrician Conover, Nebo, NC Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware Customer Service) Morganton, NC General Maintenance Mechanic II Morganton, NC Entry Level Clean-up1Detailing Morganton, NC ReceptionistISecretary Morganton, NC Disability Paralegal Asheville, NC Shipping & Receiving Hickory, NC Child Care Morganton, NC Cashier, Sales Person Valdese, NC Cashier, Sales Person Morganton, NC Desk Clerk, Night Auditor Marion, NC Clerk-Greeting Cards Morganton, NC Landscape Maintenance Supervisor Salisbury, NC Accounting Technician Morganton, NC Vet Assistant Morganton, NC Telemarketing Morganton, NC Recp./Switchboard, clerical Morganton, NC Insurance sales Morganton, NC Permanent PT Tech. Assistant Morganton, NC Bi-Lingual Admin.Assstant Convover, NC Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Taylorsville, NC Community Employment Tech I Morganton, NC
For more information, contact Student Services - Ron Hipps or Sherlene Stamey, Room 117, Hildebran Hall at 438-6056 I TDD # 438-6066.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Phi Theta Kappa is in desperate need of funds. In order to raise funds, We are planning a yard sale to be held at the Breezeway at WPCC. The official date will be announced in the near future
Do you have items collecting dust or getting in your way at home? If You do1 You can donate items for the
Any faculty or staff who wants Moore Hall between now and an escort from the building to their Sept.23, 7 997. car, can call 6000 and ask the switchboard operator to send Thanks for your help! I a Security Officer to I
....Skunk Alert.... There have been many skunks recently sighted across WPCC campus. Please be aware of this when on campus, and refrain from leaving food lying around. This onlv encouraaes skunks to stav around.
An Equal Opportunity Institution September 1997 October 1997 GED Test at FCI...... 1011 Board of Trustees Meeting...... 918 GED Test at FCI...... 1012 ~5:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting...... 1016 GED Test at Impact .9/9. 10 ...... 5:15 pm Fall Barbeque...... 919 GED Test at Impact...... 1017 4:30 pm .7:30 pm GED Test at Impact...... 1018 Last day to request tuition refund...... 919 Blood Drive at WPCC...... 1018 GED Test at WYI...... 911 6 Fall Break ...... 1011 3. 15 GED Test at WYI...... 911 7 GED Test at WYI...... 10114 GED Test at WYI...... 911 8 GED Test at WYI...... 10115 GED Test at WPCC ...... 9/22 GED Test at WY I...... 10116 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 50% point of Fall Semester...... 10120 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/24 GED Test at Impact...... 1012 1 GED Test at Impact...... 10122 National Medical...... 10120-24 Assistants Week GED Test at WPCC...... 10127 GED Test at WPCC...... 10128 GED Test at WPCC...... 10129
Student Services Evening WPCC Job Vacancies Schedule for Week of September 8: Talent Search Project Counselor 918 Larry Garrison HRD Personnel Development Instructor1 Director of Financial Services Compensatory Education Director 919 Keith Conley Coordinator Special Populations 911 0 Ron Hipps. Director. Cooperative Fbr additional information. contact EducationIJob Placement 911 1 Jim Burnett Louise Austin at 438-60 18 . Dean of Student Services PTK General Meeting September 9th 1 :30 p.m. 11 Hildabrand Hall 11 I Conference Room 23A I Snack Bar Menu Week of Sept. 8th:
Mon., 918: Smoked Sauasage W/ Peppers & Onions, Rice, Smoker's Outposts Black-eyed Peas, roll, dessev have been placed around buildings on campus. Tues,, 919: Chicken Tetrazinni, Pictured here, the out- Brocolli w/ Cauliflower, Roll, Dessert recepticle has Wed., 911 0: Carved Pork, Mixed openings on ei- Veggies, Baked Aples, Roll
Thurs.. 911 1 : Country Slyie Steak Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert, Roll
Fri., 911 2: Chili, Rice, Corn, Cole Slaw, Mexican Corn Bread, Dessert Domestic Violence Message Explored in Play
Logo design is by former WPCC A.EA. major, Scott Woodard
Options Victim Assistance Program and the Domestic Violence Task Force of Burke County, a part of the Healthy Burke Initiative, will spon- sor "What's Love Got to Do With It?"during October. Originally written by students from West Caldwell High School, under the direction of Jan Lail, "What's Love Got to Do With It?" will be produced locally by the WPCC Performing Arts Program as part of Domestic r Violence Awareness Month. Beth Buckner, Director of Theatre at South Caldwell High School, will direct "What's Love Got to do With It?" Cast members include Jennie Bollinger, Beth Buckner, Vickie Coble, Corrie Davis, Ryan Davis, Natasha Eller, Michelle Elliott, Lori Franklin, Adrian Smith, Jon Wallin, Chrystal Wilson, and Scott Woodard. Performance dates are Wednesday and Thursday, October 1 - 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Burke County Courthouse Theatre. Admission is free. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093.
Last year in Burke County, 965 children were reported as abused or neglected. In North Carolina in 7996, there were 45 child deaths from abuse and neglect. Many of these tragic cases could be prevented, if families were given the support and education they need right from the start.
Show your support of child abuse prevention and find out how you can help by attending a Candleliuht Viuil for the 45 children who died last vear in our state. The viuil will last one hour, from 7-8 Dm on Thursdav, Se~tember7 7. It will be held at the aond on the camws of Western Piedmont Communitv Colle_ae. The purpose of the vigil is to honor the children who have died and to inform the public about how each of us can get involved in prevention.
Reverend Tim Horldt, First Baptist Church in Valdese, will speak at the ceremony, and other speakers will represent Options and the Dept. of Social Services. We will light candles in memory of the children who have been lost to society. Call 439-209 7 for more information.
(A message provided by Burke Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse.) Vi?if'sLove Got to do Wth If?" t October 1st - 3rd Old Burke County Courthouse This is a free performance open to the public. %
Seating is limited. Call 438-6093 to reserve your space. 4-%
"The House at Pooh Corner"
a children's classic r, November 6 - 9 and 13 - 16 Moore Auditorium, WPCC Campus
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! ! ! 6 (They're already callin' about this one.) Make plans now to see the WPCC Performing Arts Program's production of The House at Pooh Corner, starring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too! Tickets are now available in the Book Cellar at $3 for adults and $1 for children. Show dates are Nov. 6-9 and Nov. 13-16 in the Phifer Studio. The Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows will be at 7:00 pm, and the Sunday shaws will be at 2:00 pm. Keep watching the Update for produc- tion news about The House at Pooh Corner, starring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too! For more info., call 438-6093
700 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $.20 per copy. Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 September 15, 1997
The Robert R Carr Business Southeastern In tercollegia te Technolocries Building Canoe Races Return to will be dedicated on Cata wba River Wednesday, September 7 7 Western Piedmont Community College will at .70:30a.m. host the only Intercollegiate canoe races in All Full-Tme & Part-7Ime the country on Saturday, October 4th at 9:00 am. The race will be directed by Faculty, Staff and Students WPCC Phys. Ed. Instructor, David Benner. are encouraged to attend. (Turn to page 6 of The Update for a complete report on the upcoming event.)
Computer Usage 11 Human Services Club )I will hold its first meeting on Rules I Reaulations Tues., Se~t.16, 1997 at 1 :00 Dm Task Force in Patton, Rm. 17. We will be looking into the election of new will meet officers and reading over the by-laws & constitution of the September 17, 1997 Club. If you would like to find out at 3:00 p.m. more about this club and/or become a member, please attend
Phifer LRC Room 170 \ this meeting. (inside library) GED Test Internet Basics September 22. 23. 24 Short Course The lnternet can be a powerful tool for doing. The High School Equivalency Exam (GED will class research. Any be given in the Learning Lab 9/22, 23, 24. A students interested in readina test is reauired and a minimum of five taking a "short hours of study must be com~letedin the course" on lnternet Learning Lab before noon on Se~tember18. Basics (for research) Morning sessions begin at 8:00 A.M. and evening sessions begin at 5:00 P.M.. should sign up at the Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Information Desk in the Library. If at Carolina State Board of Community Colleges least five students sign up, a time will be to those who pass the exam. If you know of arranged for a one- or two-hour session. someone who would be interested in taking The course will be taught by WPCC the exam, please have that person contact the Librarian Mike Boing. Learnina Lab at 438-61 10.
"Students for Christ" Meeting will be held Take Note.. , on September 15th Max Jordan, Welding Coordinator, office 12:OO Noon, LRC-14 location BH-40 (formerly Nancy Norris' For further information, office), now has a phone number which is contact Stephanie Fink at 61 12. Nancy Norrisr phone number, 2325, 430-9684. rings in F-1 10 only, where she is now located. The Light Construction Lab and the Electronics Lab are both at 61 13. WPCC Auction to be held on Sat Oct. 4. 9:00 a.m.
If you would like to see a list of items auctioned, copies will be The family of Mae Bell Brown available in the Mailroom. Auction acknowledges with grateful appreciation will be held at the storage house the kind expression of your sympathy. on Watershed Rd.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Day Care Worker Morganton, NC Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC Time Study Hickory, NC Entry Level Clean up-detailing Morganton, NC Sales (Retail) Morganton, NC Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC General Maintenance Mechanic I1 Morganton, NC Shipping & Receiving Hickory, NC Child Care Morganton, NC Desk Clerk, Night Auditor Marion, NC Clerk, Greeting Cards Morganton, NC Landscape, Maintenance Supervisor Salisbury, NC Disability Paralegal Asheville, NC Receptionist/Secretary Morganton, NC Cashier/Sales Person Valdese, NC Cashier-Cleaning-Stocking Glen Alpine, NC Recp. Switchboard, clerical Morganton, NC Bi-Lingual Administrative Asst. Conover, NC Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Taylorsville, NC Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC Habilitation Assistant Morganton, NC Clerical Support Morganton, NC Manufacturing Positions Morganton, NC
For more information, contact Student Services - Ron Hipps or Sherlene Stamey, Room 117, Hildebran Hall at 438-6056 1 TDD # 438-6066.
An Equal Opportunity Institution - Need an Escort? No, not a date!
Any student, faculty or staff member who wants an escort from a building to your car, can call 6000 and ask the switchboard operator to send a Security Officer to your location. Snack Bar Menu Week of Sept. 8th:
I Mon., 911 5: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Cole Slaw, Roll, Dessert I I 911 Tues., 6: Spaghen wl Meat Balls, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Phi Theta Kappa is in desperate need of funds. In order to raise funds, We are planning a yard sale to be held Wed.,911 7: Fresh Carved Roast on the Breezeway at WPCC The official date will be announced in the Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Baked near future Apples, Roll Thur's., 911 8: Vegetable Day Do You have items collecting dust Or getting in your way at home? ~f Fri,, 911 9; Sloppy Joes wl you do, YOU can donate items for the II Trimmings, Dessert II Thanks for your help! I
An Equal Opportunity Institution September 1997 October 1997 GED Test at FCI...... 1 011 .9/16 GED Test at WYI...... GED Test at FCI...... 1012 GED Test at WYI...... 911 7 Board of Trustees Meeting...... 1016 GED Test at WYI...... 911 8 5:15 pm GED Test at WPCC ...... 9/22 GED Test at Impact...... 1017 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 GED Test at Impact...... 10/8 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/24 Blood Drive at WPCC...... 10/8 Fall Break...... 1 011 3-15 GED Test at WYI...... lot14 GED Test at WYI...... 10/1 5 GED Test at WYI...... 10/1 6 50% point of Fall Semester...... lot20 GED Test at Impact...... 10/2 1 GED Test at Impact...... lot22 National Medical...... 10/20-24 Assistants Week GED Test at WPCC ...... 10/27 GED Test at WPCC ...... 10128 GED Test at WPCC...... 10/29
Student Services Evening Schedule for Week of WPCC Job Vacancies September 15: 911 5 Ron Hipps Talent Search Project Counselor Director Cooperative Education1 Job Placement HRD Personnel Development Instructor/ Compensatory Education Director 919 Keith Conley, Coordinator Special Populations Fbr additional information, contact 911 0 Judy Rice, Registrar Louise Austin at 438-6018. 911 1 Jim Reed Director of Admissions
An Equal Opportunity Institution SOUTHEASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE CANOE RACES TO RETURN TO CATAWBA RIVER ON OCTOBER 4TH
Once again Western Piedmont Community College will be hosting the only Intercollegiate canoe races in the country.The race has become something of an historic event, due in part to the fact that it is now in it's 27th year. The race has seen several U.S. team members and National champions compete over the years. Though it's early to know who may show for this year's event, you can usually be sure there will be some hotly contested rakes. The Southeastern's were born in 1970 as the brainchild of Bob Bemer, physical education coordinator at Western Piedrnont.He started the race to help college age students develop an interest in canoeing. The low key competitive atmosphere helped many students create life- long fiendships as well. Bob directed the race for 21 years. In 1991 he turned the race over to Wendy Gordon, fiom Warren Wilson College. Warren Wion conducted the race for 5 years at various sites such as the French Broad and Tuckaseegee Rivers. This year the canoe competition will be returning to the Catawba River, to be hosted by WPCC and directed by David Benner. On October 4th at 9am the 27th running of the Southeastern's will take place. The slalom races will start at the Bridgewater Powerhouse below Lake James. The downriver races will start at lpm and will begin at the powerhouse as well. Traditional powers such as Western Carolina University, University of the South, Appalachian State University, Davidson and Warren Wilson are expected to attend.The race will also include an 'Open' class for anyone 15 years or older and not attending college. The slalom race in particular is exciting to watch. Spectators are welcome, with the best viewing area being the Duke Power access.If you have questions about the event contact David Benner at 438 6063.
Lindsey Browning is Winnie-the-Pooh WPCC Drama major Lindsey Browning will play Winnie-the-Pooh in the College" upcoming production of The House at Pooh Corner. Standing six feet and four inches, Browning will invoke the magic of theater - and the imagination of children - to become a plump Bear of Very Little Brain. Winnie-the-Pooh leads A. A. Milne's familiar cast of characters through a series of adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Performance dates are Thurs., Fri., and Sat., Nov. 6-8 and 13-15, at 7:00 ~.m.and Sun., Nov. 9 and 16, at 2:00 D.m. in the Phifer Studio. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling 438-6005.
A ...... a ...... a ...... *...*..a. 6 Play Showcases Cycle of Abuse
Logo design is by former WPCC A.EA. major, Scott Woodard
"What's Love Got to do With It?" will be featured during October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Written by West Caldwell High School students, under the direc- tion of Jan Lail, "What's Love Got to do With It?"follows the life of Ellen Thompson. Ellen is just an average person - a wife and a mother. But she is unable to stop a vicious cycle of abuse which ultimately claims her life. "Domestic violence is not a simple matter," the young playwrights explain. "It affects people of astonishing diversity. The reasons women don't 'just leave' are as diverse as the individuals themselves." The play's central image is that of a merry-go-round, a never-ending cycle which traps individuals and families in its on-going tragedy. "What's Love Got to do With It?" will be sponsored locally by Options Victim Assis- tance Program and the Domestic Violence Task Force of Burke County, a part of the Healthy Burke Initiative. Participants in the upcoming production include students from South Caldwell High School, East Burke High School, and Western Piedmont Community College, under the direction of Beth Buckner. Performance dates are Wednesday and Thursday, October 1 - 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 3, at 1 :00 p.m. in the Old Burke County Courthouse Theater. Admission is free. For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Oxford, WPCC Coordinator of Performing Arts, at 438-6093.
Chorus Shares Stats on Domestic Violence The upcoming production of "What's Love Got to do With It?"will feature a very ancient theatrical tradition - the chorus. Like the chorus in a Greek tragedy, this chorus of three women comments on and interacts in the play's action. The members of the chorus play a number of minor roles in this drama about domestic violence. They also share statistics about the magnitude of this social problem: "Physical abuse by male social partners is the single greatest cause of injury to women - exceeding rape, auto accidents, and muggings combined." "Family violence kills as many women every five years as the total number of Americans who died in the Vietnam War." "Fifty percent of children who grow up in homes where domestic violence occurs will experience abuse themselves."
700 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of 5.175 per copy. WPCC Educational Talent Search September 1997
where Did Summer Go?
Well technically, Summer remains with us until the 22nd of September-then Autumn begins. So, there is still time to enjoy the great outdoors. Educational Talent Search (ETS) Summer Enrichment Activities went well. Here' a recap. . .
SUMMER RECAP
2,581 miles were traveled and 169 slots were filled by ETS participants who accompanied us on a total of 10 Summer Enrichment Activities. One trip to Carowinds unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the terrible flooding situation in Charlotte. What a bummer! The most fun was had by Brandy Bailey,Jeffrey Duckworth, Shana Duckworth, Elizabeth Harper, Matthew Harper, Heidi Robinson, and Kendra Webb, who spent the night in the ASU dorms. They experienced what college life is like - even cafeteria food. Yuck! The brightest trip had to be the Crawdads game on July 3 when following the game fireworks exploded into the night sky. The coolest trip had to be ice-skating. Especially amazing were Lance Wright's natural ability and Donna Franklin's courage! The most challenging trip had to be the rock climbing trip. Way to go! The wettest trip was a tie between the White-Water Rafting trip where there were a lot of "accidently on purpose" falling out of the raft. (You know who you are.) The other "wet" trip had to be the hat, hot day touring UNC Charlotte and spending the afternoon outside sweating, (profusely), while playing at Celebration Station. Whew was it hot! 1 The most memorable event was the trip home from the Rapter Center, Ericsson Stadium, and Laser Tag game when one van's tire blew out. Bang!
Fun was had by all-including the ETS counselors. Thanks for making the Summer of '97 a great one! AIM SO IIIGII -TI-IE It's All In The Planning GREATEST WASTE YOU'LL NEVER- To reach your potential you have to set 01 OUR BE BORED goals. To begin, you must find out what you NATURAL RESOURCES want-these are goals. Next, you have to figure out how you are going to achieve the goals-these are called plans. What pEoplE follows is action - the effort you put into wk0 NEVER the plan. Basic tips: AC~~EVET~E~R - Challenge yourself. POTENT~A~. - Be realistic and flexible. -Gn our - Keep your values in mind. of T~ATslow IANE. - Believe in yourself. Shih - Keep a positive attitude. Don't be afraid to fail. iNT0 T~AT -
-If you ~hi~k you CAN'T, YOU WONT. -If you rhi~k YOU CAN, T~ERE'S A qood C~ANCE you uill..' Educational Talent Search Participants -EVEN MA~~NC( have access to the following services: T~EE~~ORT will MA~E -career interest inventories you fEEl - in-depth career exploration -career shadowinglmentoring lik~A NEW -career tours PERSON. -college planning admissions -REPUTAT/ONS -financial aid counseling ARE MA~E -study skills by SEARC~~N~ -test taking skills -tutoring fo~~hi~qs T~AT -assistance with class registration <-) CAN'T b~ ONE -personality inventories AN^ doi~qT~EM. -summer enrichment activities -AM low: -SAT workshops bo~i~q AM hiqh: If you are a participant interested in receiving any of these FREE services, SOAR~NG. call the ETS office at 439-2315. Welcome back to school1 The new school year brings an opportunity for a fresh start. I hope you will take advantage of this new beginning to make a good impression and begin laying the ground work for your future. Regardless of your grade level -what you do in school THIS year will shape your future in some way. Your classes will be preparing you for college or a career field. Don't miss any of the valuable skills and insight that your classes will provide this year. Knowing that bad habits are hard to break, I hope you will start this school year off with good ones instead. I've listed some of my suggestions below.
1. Keep absences to a minimum. Good attendance in school will lead to good attendance in the workforce. Also, absences can cause you to fall behind in class and affect your grades.
2. Listen and participate in class. Paying attention to material covered in class and taking notes can be invaluable when test time rolls around. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something or findsomething unclear. Your teacher is a valuable resource of information and helshe will appreciate your interest.
3. Be prepared for each class. Schedule time each evening to complete homework and review material covered in class. Homework gives you a chance to evaluate how well you understood what was covered in class. Being prepared for class with proper materials and homework will also help to alleviate stress and anxiety which comes from feeling behind or unprepared.
4. Get involved in extra curricular activities. Join a club or sports team that matches your interests. These activities will help you feel more "a partwof your school and will also help you develop many important life skills, such as leadership skills, self discipline and teamwork.
5. Utilize your Educational Talent Search Staff. We are here to provide you with academic help in the form of tutoring, as well as career, college, and financial aid counseling. You can stop by our office at your school; leave a note in our mailbox there indicating you need an appointment; or call our office at Western Piedmont Community College (439-231 5).
We will be glad to help you in any way we can. I challenge you to make the most out of this school year! - Lisa
Put them together and you have a Comment Corner. . . wondetful summer! Thanks to our chaperones Summer Trips (Lisa, "Mow,David and Dennis) we would not have Oh what a boring maybe been able to do it Hope to see you next year. for you, but not for me. I went rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding. Oh I loved it! I would love to do it again It was all possible through Talent Search The thrill of going over a number of rapids at the same time was exhilarating. Getting stuck on a rock in a raft and having to use team work Signs of the Times. . . to get off was great It was the best part The beating of the heartjumps high when you start to climb. You put your life in someone else's hands for seconds. Plus, I was the one who climbed part, with my feet higher than my head The horseback riding was great To feel a horse under you while you run is great Plus, the Education Future wonderful cook out afterward was great too. September 1997
28 Burke County Fair through October 4 October FDUCA~iORIAl.TALEMI- CEARC4-I Non-Profit Org. Western Piedmont Community College U.S. Postage 100 1 Burke~~ioritAvenue Morganton NC 28655-9978 Morganton NC Permit #46
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Criminal Justice Club PTK Meeting General Meeting, Tues., Sept. 23rd, Mon., Se~t.22 at 8:30a.m. for dav 1 :30 p.m. in HH-23A Collection of donated items for the PTK students and Tues.. Se~t.23 at 7:00 vard sale fund-raiser continues.. .. p.m. for niaht students. You can donate items in the Drop Box located The meetings wil be held in room MI01; A in Moore Hall. membership drive and future club activities will be discussed.
Social Science Club Meeting Paralegal Association Tues., Sept. 23 at 1:00 p.m., M-275 Meeting For further info., contact Tues., Sept. 23, 12:00 noon, Mary Charlotte Safford at 438-61 98. Rm. I27 in Carr Hall
Items on the agenda include by-law ammendments, announcement of new Science Club officers and fund-raisers. Meeting Tues., September 23rd WPCC Auction 12:30 p.m. in P-115 Sat Oct. 4, 9:00 a.m. $10 for dues should be paid at If you would like to see a list of items to this time. The fall field trip will be auctioned, copies are available in the also be discussed. Mailroom. Auction will be held at the storage house on Watershed Rd. Southeastern Intercollegiate Canoe Races Return to Catawba River on Sat., October 4th
Once'again Western Piedmont will be hosting the only Intercollegiate canoe races in the country. The race has become something of an historic event, due in part to the fact that it is now in it's 27th year. The race has seen several U. S. team members and National champions compete over the years. Though it's early to know who will participate in this year's event, the lntercollegiate race is traditionally known to be highly competitive. The Southeastern lntercollegiate Canoe Races were launched in 1970 as the brainchild of Bob Benner, who was WPCCrs Physical Education lnstructor and Coordinator at the time. Benner started the race to help college-age students develop an interest in canoeing. The low-key competitive atmosphere helped many students create life long friendships as well. Benner directed the race for 21 years. In 1991, he turned the race over to Wendy Gordon, from Warren Wilson College. Warren Wilson conducted the race for five years at various sites such as the French Broad and Tuckaseegee Rivers. This year, the canoe competition will be returning to the Catawba River, to be hosted by i Western Piedmont and directed by WPCC lnstructor of Physical Education David Benner, the son of the one who pioneered the Race.
Internet Basics Short Course
The lnternet can be a . "Students for Christ" powerful tool for doing Meets every Monday class research. Any students interested in at 12:OO p.m. in taking a "short course" HH-23A on lnternet Basics (for Feel free to drop by and see research) should sign up at what we're about! the Information Desk in the Library. If at least five students sign up, a time will be arranged for a one- or two-hour session. The course will be taught by WPCC Librarian Mike Boing.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FTPT Entry Level Clean up-detailing Morganton, NC FT Sales (Retail) Morganton, NC PT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT General Maintenance Mechanic 11 Morganton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Hickory, NC FT Child Care Morganton, NC FT Receptionist/Secretary Morganton, NC FT CashierISales Person Valdese, NC PT Cashier-Cleaning-Stocking Glen Alpine, NC PT Bi-Lingual Administrative Asst. Conover, NC FT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Morganton, NC PT Clerical Support Morganton, NC FTPT Manufacturing Positions Morganton, NC FT Vet Assistant Morganton, NC PT Legal Secretary Spruce Pine, NC FT Sit with elderly lady Valdese, NC PT File Clerk Hickory, NC PT Bakery positions Valdese, NC FT Cashiers Valdese, NC FT Switchboard OperatorISales Service Valdese, NC FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056
An Equal Opportunity Institution GED Test September 22. 23, 24
The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab 9/22, 23, 24. A readina test is reauired and a minimum of five hours of studv must be com~letedin the Learnina Lab before noon on September 1 8. Morning sessions Mon., 9122: Kraut wl Wieners, begin at 8:00 A.M. and evening sessions Pinto Beans, Macaroni w/ Cheese, Fried Okra, Corn Bread begin at 5:00 P.M. Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Carolina State Tues., 9/23: Beef Stew, Fried Board of Community Colleges to those Cauliflower, Roll, Dessert who pass the exam. If you know of someone who would be interested in Wed., 9/24: Sliced Turkey w/ taking the exam, please have that person Gravy, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, contact the Learnina Lab at 438-61 10.
Thurs. 9125: Hamburger Steak, Baked Potato, Tossed Salad, Roll,
Katrina Singleton is Piglet Katrina Singleton will play Piglet in the College's upcoming production of The House at Pooh Corner. Piglet is a Very Small Animal. In their many adventures, Piglet will often take Winnie-the-Pooh's arm, in case Pooh is frightened. Piglet and Pooh and all the rest of A. A. Milne's familiar cast of characters come to life in this play set in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Performance dates are Thurs., Fri., and Sat., Nov. 6-8 and 13-15, at 7:00 D.m. and Sun., Nov. 9 and 16, at 2:00 D.m. in the Phifer Studio. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling 438-6005.
An Equal Opportunity Institution September 1997 October 1997 GED Test at FCI...... 1011 GED Test at WPCC 9/22 ...... GED Test at FCI...... I 012 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/23 Trustee Meeting...... 1016 GED Test at WPCC & Impact...... 9/24 5:15 pm a GED Test at Impact...... 1017 GED Test at Impact...... 1018 Blood Drive at WPCC ...... 1018 Fall Break ...... 1011 3-1 5 GED Test at WYI...... 1011 4 GED Test at WYI...... 1011 5 GED Test at WYI ...... 1011 6 50% point of Fall Semester...... 10120 GED Test at Impact...... 10121 GED Test at Impact...... 10122 National Medical...... 10120-24 Assistants Week GED Test at WPCC...... 10127' GED Test at WPCC ...... 10128 GED Test at WPCC ...... 10129
. Student Services Evening Schedule for Week of WPCC Job Vacancies September 22: Talent Search Project Counselor 9/22:Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid HRD Personnel Development Instructor1 9/23:Keith Conley, Compensatory Education Director Coordinator, Special Populations 9/24:Susan Andrea, Coordinator, Disabled Student For additional information, contact Services Louise Austin at 438-60 18. 9/25: Ron Hipps, Director, Cooperative Education & Job Placement
An Equal Opportunity Institution Play Presents Options Victim Assistance Prow& . the Domestic Violence Task Force of Burke County a Montage of present "What7s Love Got to do With It?" Monologues a look at domestic violence
"What" Love Got to do With It?"- the upcoming dramatic production spon- sored by Options and the Domestic Violence Task Force of Burke County - presents a montage of dramatic mono- logues which examines the issue of domestic violence from a number of perspectives.
In addition to the perspective of the abused woman (played by Adrian Smith), other family members' points of view include those of her husband (Jon Wallin), her son (Ryan Davis), her daughter (Vicki Coble), and her mother I (Michelle Elliott). Wednesday & Thursday Friday October 1-2 October 3 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Opinions and viewpoints are also of- Old Bbke County Courthouse Theatre fered by her friend (Lori Franklin), her free free employer (Corrie Davis), a police officer (Scott Woodard), and the coroner (Beth Buckner).
A Chorus (Jennie Bollinger, Natasha Eller, and Chrystal Wilson) provides additional commentary on the costs of October is Domestic Violence domestic violence, both to the victims Awareness Month. For more and to society at large. information, call Options at "What's Love Got to do With It?"will 438-9444. be presented Wed., and Thurs., Oct. 1- 2, at 7:00p.m. and Fri., Oct. 3, at 1 :00 p.m. in the Old Burke County Courthouse Theatre. Admission is free.
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Computer Usage "What's Love Got to do with It?" Rules 1 Regulations Task Force will be presented this week. will meet Thurs., Oct. 2 at 3:00 p.m. Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 1 & 2 at 7:00 p.m. Phifer LRC, Room 170 Fri., Oct. 3 at 1 :00 p.m. (inside library) In the Old Burke County Courthouse Theatre. Admission is free. See page 3 for full details.
African- American Students Association Next Meeting is Thurs., Oct. 2nd 12:45 p.m., CH-112,Seminar Room A WPCC Auction All members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend Sat Oct. 4, 9:00 a.m. If you would like to see a list of items to be auctioned, copies are available in the Mailroom. Auction will be held at the storage house on Watershed Rd. AkXICA FACES THE FUTURE 1997 FALL SPEAKERS FORUM OCTOBER 20-23 Medical Assisting Club MOORE AUDITORIUMI WPCC CAMPUS Meets Tues., Sept. 30th See page 8 for full details. 9:30 a.m., Rm. E-10 Southeastern Intercollegiate Canoe Races Return to Cataikba River on Sat., October 4th
Once again Western Piedmont will be hosting the only Intercollegiate canoe races in the country. The race has become something of an historic event, due in part to the fact that it is now in it's 27th year. The race has seen several U. S. team members and National champions compete over the years and is traditionally known to be highly competitive.
The Southeastern Intercollegiate Canoe Races were launched in 1970 as the brainchild of Bob Benner, who was WPCC's Physical Education lnstructor and Coordinator at the time. Benner started the race to help college-age students develop an interest in canoeing. The low- key competitive atmosphere helped many students create life-long friendships as well. Benner directed the race for 21 years. In 1991, he turned the race over to Wendy Gordon, from Warren Wilson College. Warren Wilson conducted the race for five years at various sites such as the French Broad and Tuckaseegee Rivers.
This year, the canoe competition will be returning to the Catawba River, to be hosted by Western Piedmont and directed by WPCC lnstructor of Physical Education David Benner, the son of the man who pioneered the race.
Admissions Representative from Lenoir-Rhyne College coming to WPCC Campus
Monday, October 6th 10:OO a.m. - .I 2:30 p.m. LRC Representative will be in the lobby of Hildebrand Hall to talk to students interested in transferring to LRC.
An Equal Opportunity Institution PLAY CONVEYS A Options Victim Assktimcc Programs & POWERFUL MESSAGE the Domestic Violenct Task Force of Burke COW P- "What7s Love Got to do With It?" "What's Love Got to do With It?"is a a look at domestic violence powerful play produced in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Written by the Image Players of West Caldwell High School, under the instruction of Jan Lail, "What's Love Got to do With It?"is a social issue play in the style of acclaimed playwright Jerome McDonough. Produced locally by the WPCC Performing Arts Program, the company features students from South Caldwell and East Burke High Schools, as well as several community theatre veterans. Beth Buckner directs a well-choreographed ensemble in this highly stylized production. Her directorial concept is one of the production's highlights. The company is to be commended for delivering a pertinent message with gravity, intensity, and a theatrical style that is simply Wednesday & Thursday Friday I elegant and chillingly effective. "What's Love October 1-2 October 3 Got to do With It?"is sponsored by Options 7:00 p.m. 1:OO p.m. Victim's Assistance Program and the Old Burkt County Courthouse Theatre Domestic Violence Task Force of Burke free free County, a part of the Healthy Burke Initiative. Local agencies underwriting this effort include the Western Piedmont Foundation and the Burke Arts Council, through a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The Old Burke County Courthouse Theatre has been made available for rehearsals and October is Domestic Violence performances through the courtesy of the Awareness Month. For more Historic Burke Foundation. "What's Love Got to do With It?"will information, call 'Options at .be presented Wed., and Thurs., Oct. 1-2, at 438-9444. 7:00 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 3, at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Burke County Courthouse Theatre. Admission is free. For more information, call Options at 438-9444.
An Equal Opportunity Institution President 3 Cabinet WPCC Fall Luncheon Blood Drive Mon., Oct. 6th Kicks Off All club presidents are invited to attend and share information WPCC is kicking off our about their organizations. For Fall Blood Drive to more information, contact benefit the American Red Cross on Wed., Gary Noles at 438-6054 or Oct. 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our via e-mail: [email protected]. nc.us goal this year is 50 units, so please come out and help us save lives. If you would like to make an appointment, stop by Student Services or contact Gary Noles at 438-6054 or via e-mail: [email protected] In addition, a current schedule is available at http://wp.cc.nc.us/"ss/blood.html
Mon., 9/29: Smoked Sausage wl Peppers & Onions, Black-eyed Peas, Roll, Dessert
Congratulations Tues., 9/30: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green to Neal R. Bevans and Peas, Candied Yams, Roll
Robert (Bobby) Jackson Wed., 1011: Ham, Scalloped Recipients of the Potatoes, Cooked Cabbage, Roll, 1997 Sterling R. Collett and Sara Lee Knit Products Thurs., 1012: Spaghetti w/ Meat Balls, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread Endowed Teaching Chairs Fri.. Oct. 3: Tacos, Dessert
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GED Test at FCI...... I011 Trustees Meeting...... 1 113 GED Test at FCI...... 1012 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 114 Trustee Meeting...... I016 GED Testing at Impact & FCI...... 1 115 5:15 pm GED Testing at FCI...... 1 116 GED Test at Impact...... 1017 Soup Cook-Off Contest...... 1 116 GED Test at Impact...... 1018 1 1 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. LRC 120 Blood Drive at WPCC...... 1018 The House at Pooh Corner Fall Break ...... 1011 3-15 Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 p.m. GED Test at WYI...... 1011 4 Nov. 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. GED Test at WYI...... ,1011 5 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 2 GED Test at WYI...... 1011 6 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 3 50% point of Fall Semester...... 10120 Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 111 5 GED Test at Impact...... 10121 10:OO a.m. GED Test at Impact...... 10122 GED Testing at WPCC...... 1 111 7 National Medical...... 10120-24 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 Assistants Week GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 GED Test at WPCC...... I0127 Early Registration for Spring '98 GED Test at WPCC...... I0128 Semester ...... 11120-1 215 GED Test at WPCC...... 10129 Learning Lab Closed...... 1 1126 Thanksgiving Break...... I 1126-11128 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1 127 College Closed ...... 1 1127-28
Student Services Evening WPCC lob Vacancies Schedule for Week of September 29: Talent Search Project Counselor 9/29:Larry Garrison, Director of Financial Aid HRD Personnel Development Instructor1 9/30:Keith Conley, Coordinator Compensatory Education Director Special Populations 1011 : Judy Rice, Registrar Instructor of Physics 1012: Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services fir additional information, contact Louise Austin at 438-60 7 8.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THE3 WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FTPT Entry Level Clean up-detailing Morganton, NC FT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT General Maintenance Mechanic II Morganton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Hickory, NC FT Child Care Morganton, NC FT Receptionistlsecretary Morganton, NC FT Bi-Lingual Administrative Asst. Conover, NC FT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Manufacturing Positions Morganton, NC .FT Vet Assistant Morganton, NC PT Legal Secretary Spruce Pine, NC FT Sit with elderly lady Valdese, NC PT File Clerk Hickory, NC PT Bakery positions Valdese, NC FT Cashiers Valdese, NC FT Switchboard OperatorISales Service Valdese, NC FT Daycare Morganton, NC PT Administrative Assistant Valdese, NC FT Registration Clerk Morganton, NC PT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTPT CashierIStocking Hickory, NC FTPT SecretaryReception Hickory, NC FT ReceptionIOffice Personnel Boone, NC FT Medical Records Clerk Morganton, NC PT Customer Service Morganton, NC FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, EILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 UNITED-WAY CAMPAIGN BEGINS AT WESTERN PIEDMONT
Burke County has begun its annual United Way cmpaign with a goal of one million dollars. Western Piedmont has long been supportive of this fund drive and has set a goal of $6000 as "our fair share" for this year's campaign.
Faculty and staff have been divided into teams for the purpose of distributing and collecting cards and donations. Pledge cards will be distributed by Monday, September 29 at the latest and will be collected by Friday, October 3. Team captains and their areas are as follows:
Health Sciences Ann Giles LibraryIA-V Winston Lear Cont. Ed.~Leam.Lab Francis Wheeler Nat. SciencesIEng. Ode11 Witherspoon Bus. Office/Bookstore Mary Stevens Business Tech. Neal Bevans Hum./Soc. Sciences Lenada Williams Student Services Traci Rigsbee Maint./Envir. Services Gabi McLendon Administration Lizette Lamp
In addition, we are also planning to continue our Bowl-a-Thon (second annual) as well as continue the "dress down" days in an effort to raise even more. These events will take place in October and information will follow shortly.
After only ten days, we have raised almost $2500 toward our goal. When contacted by your area team captain in the next week, please consider giving your "fair share-"
"DRESS-DOWN"DAYS SCHEDULED FOR UNITED WAY
To help raise money for the United Way, all five Fridays in October will be designated as "dressdown" days. On these days, faculty and staff will be allowed to dress informally by wearing jeans to work
The cost for this privilege will be $1.50 per Friday, or a "Blue Light Special" price of $6.00 for the whole month of Fridays. That's like paying for four and getting a fifth day fiee. Deans and Vice Presidents are excluded fiom this event. See your team captain to make a donation and receive your badge.
Please be aware that we have a professional image to maintain, so no cut-offs or ''tatattered" jeans. T-shirts and flipflops are also not allowed When participating, please wear your badge designating that that you have made a donation and are supporting the United Way. 1997 FALL SPEAKERS FORUM Africa Faces the Future An examination of the problems and promise of Modern Africa
"American Foreign Policy and Africa in the Post-Cold War Era" Randall Robinson, founder of TransAfrica, a lobby group devoted to changing American foreign policy towards Africa Mondau, Oct. 20 7-9:30 pm Moore Aud. WPCC
"Development Problems in Rural Africa" Ms. Joyce Counihan, former Coordinator of the Rural Development Project, Botswana Tuesdau, Oct. 21 11:00 am Moore Aud. WPCC
"Conflict Resolution in Africa and the African Mind Set" Rev. Samuel Wlue, Director of Religious Services, Marion Correctional Institution and native Liberian Wednesdau, Oct. 22 7-9:30 pm Moore Aud. WPCC
"Women's Prospects for Participating in the Dernocratizotion of Africa" P Dr. Barbara Ann Dunbar, Professor of African Studies, UNC Chapel Hill Thursday, Oct. 23 7-9:30 pm Moore Aud. WPCC
Auxiliary aids and alternate formats are available on request. Forty-eight hours notice is required prior to a college sponsored event. Call 438-6052 (v) or 438-6066 (TDD). Broderick Horton will play Owl in the College's upcoming production of The House at Pooh Corner. Owl is very Wise and Thoughtful. He can spell his own name, "WOL", and he can spell Tuesday so that you know it isn't Wednesday. The intellectual Owl and Winnie-the-Pooh, A. A. Milne's Bear of Very Little Brain, invite children to attend one of
I two FREE-FOR-KIDS performances on Sunday, November 9, and I Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the WPCC Phifer Studio. - The Society for Performing Arts of Grace Episcopal Church has bought 100 tickets for each of these two Sunday matinees. Through their generosity, these tickets will be made available FREE-FOR-KIDS and will be 4 provided on a first-come basis. Reservations may be made by calling 438-6005.
Other performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for stu- dents. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by \;5 calling 438-6005.
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. - - r, TELECOURSES
CLASSES BEGIN: ECO 151 Survey of Economics OCTOBER 21 ECO 25 1 Principles of Microeconomics BUS 115 Business Law I CLASSES END: BUS 110 Introduction to Business DECEMBER 17 BUS 121 Business Math BUS 125 Personal Finance LEX 240 Family Law LEX 210 Real Property I LEX 160 Criminal Law & Procedure
Telecourse registrationlorientation will be held on Saturday, October 18,1997 at 11:OO AM in Room 137, Carr Hall. COMPUTER CLASSES
OST 080 Basic Keyboarding TTH 6:00 - 8:50PM This class is for new computer users who want to learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. Classes will be held in Room 244A, Carr Hall.
OST 136 Word Processing TTH 6:00 - 850 PM Microsoft Word 7 will be taught in this class which will be held in Room 244B, Carr Hall. Computer classes will begin October 21 and end December 17.
Students may register in class at the first class meeting.
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Medical Assistants Club Social Science Club Meets Tues., Oct. 7th Meeting: Tues., Oct. 7th 9:30 a.m. E-10 1:00 p.m., M275
PTK Therapeutic Recreation Club Phi Theta Kappa honor society Meets Thurs., Oct. 23rd will hold a general meeting on Tues., 10:30 a.m. in P-15 Oct. 7th, HH-23B at 1:30 p.m. This meeting is open to any WPCC student who wishes to attend.
Students for Christ Club meets Mondays12:00 p.m. Room LRC-14 AFXICA New members welcome! FACES THE FUTURE 1997 FALL SPEAKERS FORUM OCTOBER 20-23 MOORE AUDITORIUM, WPCC CAMPUS lnternet Session Scheduled The lnternet clas that students signed up See page 3 for full details. for in the Library will take place from 12:30 p.m. - I :20 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 7 in L-RC-20 .- Admissions Representative WPCC Fall 'from Lenoir-Rhyne College Blood Drive coming to WPCC Campus
Kicks Off Monday, October 6th 10:OO a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WPCC is kicking off our LRC Representative will be in the lobby of Hildebrand Hall to talk to students Fall Blood Drive to interested in transferring to LRC. benefit the American Red Cross on Wed., Oct. 8th from 9:00 a.m. to I:30 p.m. Our goal this year is 50 units, so please come out and help us save lives. Special Thanks If you would like to make an appointment, to members of Faculty and staff who gave stop by Student Services or contact Gary their time and energy last week to work at Noles at 438-6054 or via e-mail: the WPCC Booth atthe Burke County Fair. [email protected]. .nc.us Thanks also tothe Maintenance Staff for In addition, a current schedule is available helping to pull everything together. at http://wp.cc.nc.us/" ss/blood.html
NOTICE TO STUDENTS The Open Computer Lab, Rm. 234 in Carr Hall, President 3 Cabinet will be open for student use the following hours during the upcoming Fall Break: Luncheon Mon., Oct. 13th 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15th 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 6th i HH-23B All club presidents are invited to attend and share information about their organizations. For more information, contact Gary Noles at 438-6054 or via e-mail: [email protected]
- An Equal Opportunity Institution ~ESTERNf IEDMONT COMMUN~COLLEGE FAIL SPEAKERS FORUM
FACES THE FUTURE AN MAMINATION OF TfIE PROBLEMS AND PROMISE OF MODERN AFRICA
"American Foreign Policy and Africa in the Post-Cold War Era" Mr. Randall Robinson, Founder of TransAfrica, a lobby group dedicated to improving American foreign policy towards Africa. Monday, October 20,7:15 PM Moore Auditorium
"Development Problems in Rural Africa'' MS. Joyce Counihan, Former Coordinator of the Rural Development Project, Botswana Tuesday, October 21, 11:OO AM Moore Auditorium ul!!b'r "Conflict Resolution in Africa and the African Mind Set" The Reverend Samuel Wlue, Director of Religious Services, Marion Correctional Institution and natiye Liberian Wednesday, October 22,7: 15 PM Moore Auditorium
"Women's Prospects for Participating in the 'Democratization ' of Africa" Dr. Ann Dunbar, Professor of Afican Studies, VNC Chapel Hill Thursday, October 23, 7:15 PM Moore Auditorium
The Fall Speakers Forum has been a tradition at Western Piehont Communiiy Collegefor over 20 years. It is an anma2 event qonsored by the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, the WPCC Student Government . Association, and the Westem Piehont Foundation, Inc.. Previous Forums have explored such current and controversial topics as the environment, US. /Soviet relations, the American Constitution, the massacre at Eanrmmen Square, ethical dilemma in modem medicine, and racial and ethnic hatred.
Auxiliary aids and alternate formats are available on request. Forty-eight hours notice is required prior to a college sponsored event. Call 438-6052(V) or 438-6066 (TDD) October 1997 November 1997
Trustee Meeting...... 1016 Trustees Meeting...... 1 113 5:15 pm GED Testing at Impact...... 1 114 GED Test at Impact...... 1017 GED Testing at Impact & FCI...... 1 115 GED Test at Impact...... 1018 GED Testing at FCI...... 1 116 Blood Drive at WPCC...... 1018 Soup Cook-Off Contest...... 1 116 Fall Break ...... I011 3-15 1 1 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. LRC 1 20 GED Test at WYI...... 1011 4 The House at Pooh Corner GED Test at WYI...... 1011 5 Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 p.m. GED Test at WY I...... I011 6 Nov. 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. 50% point of Fall Semester...... 10120 GED Testing at WYI...... 1111 2 GED Test at Impact...... 1012 1 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 3 GED Test at Impact...... I0122 Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 1 11 5 National Medical...... ,10120-24 10:OO a.m. Assistants Week GED Testing at WPCC...... 1 111 7 GED Test at WPCC ...... 10127 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 GED Test at WPCC ...... 10128 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 GED Test at WPCC...... 10129 Early Registration for Spring '98 Semester...... 1 1120-1215 Learning Lab Closed...... 1 1126 Thanksgiving Break...... I 1126-11 128 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1/27 College Closed...... 1 1/27-28
Student Services Evening WPCC Job Vacancies Schedule for Week of
October 6th: Instructor of Physics 1016 Larry Garrison, Director
Financial Aid Fbr additional information, contact % 1017 Keith Conley, Coordinator Louise Austin at 438-60 18. Student Populations 1018 Susan Andrea, Coordinator Disabled Student Services 1019 Jim Reed, Director Admissions
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT TEIS WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FTPT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT General Maintenance Mechanic I1 Morganton, NC FT Child Care Morganton, NC FT Bi-Lingual Administrative Asst. Conover, NC FT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Vet Assistant Morganton, NC PT Legal Secretary Spruce Pine, NC FT Switchboard Operator/Sales Service Valdese, NC FT Administrative Assistant Valdese, NC FT Registration Clerk Morganton, NC PT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTPT Cashier/Stocking Hickory, NC FT/PT Customer Service Morganton, NC FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 SECOND ANNUAL UNITED WAY BOWL-A-THON UNDERWAY.
If you're a bowler (or not!), make plans to join or form a team and participate in the second annual Bowl-A-Thon. The proceeds from this event will go towards helping to meet Western Piedmont's goal of $6000 for the United Way.
Mimosa Lanes has agreed to let us use their facility on Saturday, October 25 at 10:OO AM. You are asked to form teams of three to compete. Students are also encouraged to join in the fun (if you can handle the intense competition). The cost for three games and shoes will be $3.00. You do not have to be an outstanding bowler to participate since the purpose of this event is to raise money. This will be open to employees, students, their spouses and children. There will be trophies for the bowler and team raising the most money.
Pledges can be collected from family, neighbors, and &ends in any amounts. A pledge of one cent per pin would only amount to $3.00 for a 100-average bowler. Pledges can also be for a set amount ($2, $5, $10). Last year, we raised over $630 and had a great time doing it. Let's try to beat that amount this year. Monies should be turned in by the Saturday of the Bowl-A-Thon.
As your teams are formed, please call Paul Dellinger at 439-2341 to get on the roster.
"DRESS-DOWN" DAYS SCHEDULED FOR UNITED WAY
To help raise money for the United Way, all five Fridays in October will be designated as "dressdown" days. On these days, faculty and staff will be allowed to dress informally by wearing jeans to work.
The cost for this privilege will be $1.50 per Friday, or a "Blue Light Special" price of $6.00 for the whole month of Fridays. That's like paying for four and getting a fifth day h.Deans and Vice Presidents are excluded from this event. See your team captain to make a donation and receive your badge.
Please be aware that we have a professional image to maintain, so no cut-offs or "tattered" jeans. T-shirts and flipflops are also not allowed When participating, please wear your badge designating that that you have made a donation and are supporting the United Way. MELODY PRITCHARD ISEEYORE
Second-year Performing Arts major Melody Pritchard will play Eeyore in the College's upcoming production of -. -. Eeyore is an old grey donkey who always looks on the dark side of things. Eeyore is the sort who shouldn't be surprised if it hailed a good deal tomorrow. Blizzards and what-not. Being fine today doesn't Mean Anything. Not to anyone as miserable as Eeyore. The gloomy Eeyore and Winnie-the-Pooh, a Bear with a Pleasing Manner but a Positively Startling Lack of Brain, invite children to attend one of two - - performances on Sunday, November 9, and Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the WPCC Phifer Studio. The Society for the Performing Arts of Grace Episcopal Church has bought 100 tickets for each of these two Sunday matinees. Through their generosity, these tickets will be made available mE- FOR -KIDS. tickets will be provided on a first-come basis, and reservations may be made by 638-6005. Other performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio.
Admission is $3 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling 438-6005. -
7 700 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $0.20 per piece. MID-SEMESTER \ / COURSE OFFERINGS / TELECOURSES
CLASSES BEGIN: ECO 151 Survey of Economics OCTOBER 21 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics BUS 115 Business Law I CLASSES END: BUS 110 Introduction to Business DECEMBER 17 BUS 121 Business Math BUS 125 personal Finance LEX 240 Family Law LEX 210 Real Property I LEX 160 Criminal Law & Procedure
Telecourse registrationlorientation will be held on Saturday, October 18,1997 at 11:OO AM in Room 137, Carr Hall. COMPUTER CLASSES
OST 080 Basic Keyboarding TTH 6:00 - 8:50PM This class is for new computer users who want to le&n how to use the keyboard and mouse. Classes will be held in Room 244% Carr Hall.
OST 136 Word Processing TTH 6:00 - 8:50 PM Microsoft Word 7 will be taught in this class which will be held in Room 244B, Carr Hall. Computer classes will begin October 21 and end December 17.
Students may register in class at the first class meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 438-6165 OR 430-7118 October 13,1997 Not Published - Hbliday Published Weekly by WPCCS Marketing1 Office October 20, 1997
PTK The High School Equivalency PTK General Meeting Exam (GED) will be given Tuesday, October 21 in the Learning Lab 1 :30 p.m. HH23B October 27,28 & 29 Morning sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and evening sessions begin at 5:00 p.m. Equivalency diplomas are issued by the Therapeutic Recreation Club North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to those who pass the exam. If Meets Thurs., Oct. 23rd you know of someone who would be 10:30 a.m. in P-15 interested in taking the exam, please have This meeting is open to any WPCC that person contact the Learning Lab at student who wishes to attend. 438-61 10.
AFXICA FACES THE FUTURE Students for Christ 1997 FALL SPEAKERS FORUM Meeting Mon., Oct. 20, 12:OO p.m. OCTOBER 20-23 in Hildebrand Hall, 23B MOORE AUDITORIUM, WPCC CAMPUS New members welcome! See page 3 for full details. Medical Assisting Club to walk in Heart Smart WaI kathon Saturday, October 25th
The club is asking for donations for this important event. For more information or to make a donation, contact Ann Giles, Club Advisor, Rm. El15; ph: 438-6129.
Hand Trucks that are borrowed Special Thanks... must be returned to Moore Bldg., David Benner thanks the Room 11 (Mechanical Room) following people who helped make the 27th running of the Intercollegiate Canoe Races a huge success: Mike Boing, Debra Rose, Scott Donnelly, Michael Murdock, Raymond GoodfeIIow, April Lloyd, Wanda Arndt, Lee Kiser, Dawn Woo, Gary & Rosa Noles, Jim Burnett, Bob Benner, Tom Coffey, Doug Veazey, Phil D #Angel0 and Phil Jr., Eric McNeely, Gary Price, Todd Cornwell, Lisa Peeler, Bradley Arrowood, Lou Norman, Dave Daniels and Dave Wall.
An Equal Opportunity Institution !&STERN PIEDMONT COMMUN~COUEGE FALL SPEAKERS FORUM
FACES THE FUTURE
' AN EXAMINATION OF THE fROBLEMS AND PROMISE OF MODERN AFRICA
"American Foreign Policy and Africa in the Post-Cold War Era" Mr. Randall Robinson, Founder of TransAfiica, a lobby group dedicated to improving American foreign policy towards Africa. Monday, October 20,7:15 PM Moore Auditorium
"Development Problems in Rural Africa" MS.Joyce Counihan, Former Coordinator of the Rural Development Project, Botswana Tuesday, October 21, 11:OO AM Moore Auditorium m "Conflict Resolution in Africa and the African Mind Set" The Reverend Samuel Wlue, Director of Religrous Services, Marion Correctional Institution and native Liberian Wednesday, October 22,7: 15 PM Moore Auditorium
"Women's Prospects for Participating in the 'Democratization ' of Africa" Dr. Ann Dunbar, Professor of Aman Sturiies, Ui'VC Chapel Hill Thursday, October 23, 7:15 PM Moore Auditorium
The Fall Speakers Forum has been a tradition at Western Piedmont Community Collegefor over 20 years. It is an annual event sponsored by the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, the WCCStudent Government Association, and the Western Piehont Foundation, Inc.. Previous Forums have explored such current and controversial topics as the environment, US. /Soviet relations, the American Constitution, the massacre at ana an men Spare, ethical dilemmas in mdrnmedicine, and racial and ethnic hatred.
Auxiliary aids and alternate formats are available on request. Forty-eight hours notice is required prior to a college sponsored event. Call 438-6052(V) or 438-6066 (TDDJ HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST ON OCTOBER 3 The Social Committee is announcing the 2nd Annual FacultyIStaff Halloween Costume Contest to be held on Friday, October 31. Read The U~datethe week of Oct. 27th for full details concerning the time and location of the contest.
An Equal Opportunity Institution October 1997 November 1997
50% point of Fall Semester ...... 10120 Trustees Meeting...... 1 113 GED Test at Impact...... 1012 1 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 114 GED Test at Impact...... 10122 GED Testing at Impact & FCI...... 1 115 National Medical...... 10120-24 GED Testing at FCI...... 1 116 Assistants Week Soup Cook-Off Contest...... 1 116 GED Test at WPCC...... 10127 11:30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. LRC 120 GED Test at WPCC...... , ...... 10128 The House at Pooh Corner GED Test at WPCC ...... 10129 Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 2 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 3 Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 111 5 10:OO a.m. GED Testing at WPCC...... 1 111 7 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 Early Registration for Spring '98 Semester...... I 1 120- 1215 Learning Lab Closed ...... I 1126 Thanksgiving Break...... I 1126-1 1 128 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1127 College Closed...... I1127-28
Student Services Evening WPCC Job Vacancies Schedule for Week of October 20th: Instructor of Physics f%r additional information, contact 10120 Ron Hipps, Dir. Cooperative Ed./ Louise Austin at 438-6078. Job Placement 10121 Keith Conley, Coord. Special PopulationsNTPA 10122 Judy Rice, Registrar 10123 Jim Reed, Dir. Admissions
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT General Maintenance Mechanic 11' Morganton, NC FT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Vet Assistant Morganton, NC PT Legal Secretary Spruce Pine, NC FT Registration Clerk Morganton, NC PT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTPT Cashier/Stocking Hickory, NC FTPT Receptionist Morganton, NC FTItemp Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Morganton, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Social Worker Morganton, NC PT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, EILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 Your Last Chance to "Dress-Down " is this Friday!
To help raise money for United Way, Fridays in October have been designated as "dress-down" days. On these days, faculty and staff may wear jeans to work. The cost for this privilege is $1.50 per Friday. Deans and Vice Presidents are excluded from this event.
October 24th will be the final Friday to "dress-down". See your team captain to make a donation and receive your badge.
SECOND ANNUAL UNITED WAY BOWL-A-THON UNDERWAY
If you're a bowler (or not!), make plans to join or form a team and participate in the second annual Bowl-A-Thon. The proceeds from this event will go towards helping to meet Western Piedmont's goal of $6000 for the United Way.
Mimosa Lanes has agreed to let us use their facility on Saturday, October 25 at 10:OO AU You are asked to form teams of three to compete. Students are also encouraged to join in the fun (if you can handle the intense competition). The cost for three games and shoes will be $3.00. You do not have to be an outstanding bowler to participate since the purpose of this event is to raise money. This will be open to employees, students, their spouses and children. There will be trophies for the bowler and team raising the most money.
Pledges can be collected from family, neighbors, and friends in any amounts. A pledge of one cent per pin would only amount to $3.00 for a 100-average bowler. Pledges can also be for a set amount ($2, $5, $10). Last year, we raised over $630 and had a great time doing it. Let's try to beat that amount this year. Monies should be turned in by the Saturday of the Bowl-A-Thon.
As your teams are formed, please call Paul Dellinger at 439-2341 to get on the roster. Ben Farra-ris Rabbit...
Ben Farrar will play Rabbit in the College's upcoming production of .House at Pooh Corner. Rabbit is a busy, self-important sort, who is always proposing ~~Rissol~tions.'~(Rabbit had to write this out two or three times before he could get the "rissolutiont' to look like what he thought it was going to when he began to spell it. 1 Rabit and Winnie-the-Pooh and all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood invite children to attend one of two -YUlS performances on Sunday, November 9, and Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the WPCC Phifer Studio. The Society for the Performing Arts of Grace Episcopal Church has bought 100 tickets for each of these two Sunday matinees. Through their generosity, these tickets will be made available FREE - FOR -KIDS. FREE- - tickets will be provided on a first-come basis, and reservations may be made by 438-6005. Other perfoqnance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio.
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar, and reservations may be made by calling b38-6005. FALL BASH Monday, October 27 11:00 A.M. on the grassy commons of WPCC
Free Entertainment and Food Hot Dogs & Drinks Live Band: Crimson Winter
All students and staff invited!!!! Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 October 27, 1997
African American HALLOWEEN BAKE SALE Students Association Thurs., Oct. 30th I, will meet Tuesday, October 28 Moore Hall 12:45 in CH-138 at p.m. The Human Services Club will be All members and all interested holding a bake sale on Halloween persons are encouraged to attend. Eve from 7:30 a.m. until 1 :00 p.m.
The High School Equivalency 1 Exam (GED) will be given College Day Set for in the Learning Lab November 5 th October 27,28 & 29 Admissions Representatives from most UNC Morning sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and System universities as well as area private evening sessions begin at 5:00 p.m. colleges will be on campus Wed., Nov. 5th Equivalency diplomas are issued by the from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in Hildebrand North Carolina State Board of Community Hall. Students interested in transfer can Colleges to those who pass the exam. If obtain admissions information directly from you know of someone who would be their favorite schools. Applications and interested in taking the exam, please have information on costs, majors, application that person contact the Learning Lab at deadlines, etc. will be available. 438-6 11 0. @j h Last Chance to Snack Bar Menu Week of 70/27: "Dress-Down " * 9 is this Friday! Mon., 10127: Country-Style Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Yeast Roll, Dessert To help raise money for United Way, Fridays in October have been Tues., 10128: Spaghetti wl Meat designated as "dress-down" days. Balls, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, On these days, faculty and staff Dessert may wear jeans to work. The cost Wed., 10129: Meat Loaf, Macaroni for this privilege is $1.50 per Friday. WICheese, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, Deans and Vice Presidents are Dessert excluded from this event.
Thurs., 10130: Chicken wl Rice, October 31st will be the final Friday Green Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, Yeast Roll, Pumpkin Pie to "dress-down". See your team captain to make a donation and Fri., 10131: Sandwiches, Salad Bar, receive your badge. Dessert * 9
An Equal Opportunity Institution Ledbetter and Hayley play Kanga and Roo
Karen Ledbetter and Leah Hayley will play Kanga and Baby Roo in the College's upcoming production of The House at Pooh Corner. Kanga is always worried about Baby Roo's health and frequently doses him with a spoonful of Strengthening Medicine. Of course, Roo hates it. (But Tigger likes it!)
Kanga, Roo, and all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood invite children to attend one of two FREE-FOR-KIDS performances on Sunday, November 9, and Sun., Nov. 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the WPCC Phifer Studio. - I The Society for the Performing Arts of Grace Episcopal Church has bought 100 tickets for each of these two Sunday matinees. Through their generosity, these tickets will be made available FREE-FOR-KIDS.
FREE-FOR-KIDS tickets will be provided on a first-come basis by calling 438-6005. Other performance dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 9 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio.
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar. Reservations are stroncllv recommended and may be made by calling 438-6005. THE BOOK CELLAR has a good selection of Halloween Gifts and Toys. Shivering Creepies, Bat Head Lights, Flip 'n Frights, I Boogie Woogie Wind-ups.. .. .and more! Winter jackets have arrived! Stay warm Halloween I night with a new WPCC Polar Fleece Jacket now I available at the Book Cellar. I
The Book Cellar Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. I Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
HALLOWEEN eOSTUME CONTEST ON OCTOBER 31ST The Social Committee is announcing the 2nd Annual FacultyIStaff Halloween Costume Contest to be held on Friday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. between Hildebrand Hall and Moore Hall.
An Equal Opportunity Institution October 1997 November 1997
GED Test at WPCC ...... 10127 Trustees Meeting...... 1 113 GED Test at WPCC ...... 10128 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 114 GED Test at WPCC ...... I0129 GED Testing at Impact & FCI...... 1 115 GED Testing at FCI ...... 1 116 Soup Cook-Off Contest ...... 1 116 1 1 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. LRC 120 The House at Pooh Corner Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:OOp.m. Nov. 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. GED Testing at WYI ...... 1 111 2 GED Testing at WY I...... 1 111 3 Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 111 5 10:OO a.m. GED Testing at WPCC ...... 1 111 7 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 Early Registration for Spring '98 Semester...... I 1120-1215 Learning Lab Closed...... I 1126 Thanksgiving Break...... I 1126-11 128 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1127 College Closed ...... I 1127-28
Student Services Evening WPCC Job Vacancies Schedule for Week of October 27th: lnstructor of Physics
10127 Larry Garrison, Dir. Financial Aid lnstructor of English 10128 Keith Conley, Coord. Special Pop. 10129 Ron Hipps,' Dir. Job Placement Fbr additional information, contact 10130 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Louise Austin at 438-607 8. Services
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT General Maintenance Mechanic 11' Morganton, NC FT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Vet Assistant Morganton, NC PT Legal Secretary Spruce Pine, NC FT Registration Clerk Morganton, NC PT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTIPT CashierIStocking Hickory, NC FT/PT Receptionist Morganton, NC FTItemp Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Morganton, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Social Worker Morganton, NC PT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY,ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 FACTS ABOUT THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP & OTHER BENEFITS OF THE TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1997
1. What is the HOPE Scholarship? The HOPE "Scholarship" is not technically a "scholarship." It is a tax credit available to eligible students during their first two years of postsecondary education. The tax credit covers 100 percent of the fust $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 percent of the second $1,000 during the qualified period. The credit is non-refundable.
2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized education credential (i.e. associate degree, automotive technician certificate, etc.). The student must be enrolled at least half time.
3. When does it take effect? The HOPE tax credit applies for expenses paid after December 3 1,1997, and for education provided in academic periods beginning after that date.
4. How long is it available? The tax credit is available for two tax years to those students who have not completed the first two years of postsecondary education.
5. What items are included in the tar credit? HOPE applies only to tuition and fees - not to books, dormitory costs, or other living expenses.
6. Does the tax credit affect my Pell Grant or other financial aid? The amount of tuition and fees covered by the HOPE tax credit is reduced by other grant and scholarship aid received. This includes scholarship funds excluded from an individual's gross income, as well as federal grant aid such as Pell Grants. Example: If a student incurs $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant greater than $1,250, he is not eligible for the HOPE credit. Or, if a student is responsible for $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant of $700, the student is eligible for a tax credit of $550.
7. Are there any restrictions? Yes. Students convicted of a felony related to the possession or distribution of a controlled substance such as heroin or marijuana are not eligible. In addition, individual filers who emincome excess of $50,000 are ineligible, as are joint tax filers whose income exceeds $100,000. The tax credit is also reduced by certain other types of financial aid received by the student such as the Pell Grant.
8. How do I apply? ,: Eligible individuals may claim the credit when'fhk file their federal income tax forms for the 1998 Tax Year.'
9. How does it work for part-time students? Students attending less than half time are not eligible for the HOPE tax credit. However they are eligible for the lifetime learning credit described on the next page.
1001 Burkemom Avwrue * Morgamon NC 28655-9978 r Ph~ne704/438-6000 * TDD 704/438-6066 * Fax 704/438-6015 an equal opponunity institution 10. Do I have to file a separate IRS form or will it be part of the standard 1040? Details for the new programs are still being worked out, but it is likely that students filing for the tax credit will have to complete a separate tax schedule similar to those required for interest and dividend income or child care expenses. Final details may not be published until 1998.
b 11. Who administers the program? It appears that WPCC will be responsible for reporting the name, address, and tax payer identification number of the student, as well as for providing information relating to any other individual who might claim the student as a dependent for the purpose of filing for the HOPE tax credit. The College may be required to document the net payments of qualified tuition and tuition incurred by students eligible for HOPE. As stated in # 10, final details may not be published until 1998.
12. Where can I get more information about the HOPE tax credit? We encourage you to contact a tax professional to maximize the benefits you receive fiom the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You may find additional information on the Web site of the American Association of Community Colleges, htfD://www.~.WPCC will provide information to students as it comes available.
13. What are some of the other new educational tax benefits?
College juniors, seniors, graduate students, adults returning to college, and less than half-time students are eligible for a new lifetime learning tax credit. The credit is worth 20 percent of the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through the year 2002, and 20 percent of the first $10,000 in tuition and fees after that this credit is available for tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. Eligibility is phased out at the same income levels as the HOPE Scholarship. (Single-filers over $50,000 and joint filers over $100,000 are ineligible.) The lifetime credit may not be claimed during the sam year as the HOPE tax credit.
Section 127 of the IRS Code allows working adults to exclude annually from taxable income up to $5,250 in employer-provided assistance. The new law extends Section 127 for three years, retroactive from May 3 1, 1997. The benefit does not apply to graduate programs.
of SS. . . . Section 117 of the IRS Code excludes from taxable income funds received as a qualified scholarship, as well as tuition remission support for both graduate students and relatives of employees of colleges and universities. This benefit is unchanged fiom existing law.
S- of S- A student may deduct up to $2,500 per year of interest on education loans for expenses of students enrolled in higher education. The maximum deduction is $1,000 in 1998, increasing in $500 increments each year until reaching $2,500. The deduction is allowed only for the first 60 months of interest payments. Months during which the loan is in deferral or forbearance do not wunt against the 60-month period. The deduction is effective on interest payments due and paid after'~ecember3 1, 1997. In the case of existing loans, interest payments qualify for deduction to the extent that the 60-month period has not expired. Eligibility for this deduction is phased out for single filers with incomes between $40,000 and $55,000, and for joint filers with incomes between $60,000 and $75,000.
* The preceding information was provided to Western Piedmont Community College by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The AACC granted permission to WPCC to copy or adapt the information. The College made several modifications to the information. FALL BASH Monday, October 27 11:00 A.M. on the grassy commons of WPCC
Free Entertainment and Food Hot Dogs & Drinks Live Band: Crimson Winter
All students and staff invited!!!!
700 Copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $.23 per copy. Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 November 3,1997
Social Science Club to Meet Students for Christ Wednesday, November 5th Meets on Mon., Nov. 3rd 1 :00 p.m. M275 12:OO noon in HH-23B in the cafeteria and Tues., Nov. 4th at 12:OO noon in LRC-14. Bring your bible and a friend! PTK I will meet on Tues., Nov. 4, 1 :30 p.m. in HH-23B All Fall inductees are asked to attend. College Day Set for November 5th Admissions Representatives from most UNC System universities as well as area private colleges will be on campus Wed., Nov. 5th The Alpha Gamma Mu Chapter of from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in Hildebrand PHI THETA KAPPA will be holding its Hall. students interested in transfer can Fall Induction Ceremony for new obtain admissions information directly from members and their guests in Moore their favorite schools. Applications and information on costs, majors, application Auditorium on Tues., Nox 7 8th at deadlines, etc. will be available. 7:00 p. m. Immediatelv follo wing the ceremonv, there wit/ be a rece~tion in LRC- 720. The officers of Alpha Gamma Mu congratulate all new inductees. Dear Staff and Faculty,
The Social Committee is planning its first major event this Fall in the form of a Soup and Bread Cooking Contest. All staff and faculty are invited to enter it. kel free to enter either or both categories. There will be first place prizes for each category. The contest wilf be held Thursdav, November 6, from 7 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 am. in LRC 700 and 720. Please have your soups in crock pots if they need to be hot. All foods should be ready between 9:30 a.m. and 70:OO a.m. Judainq will be& at 70:30 a.m. Fbr those of you more interested in sampling the delicious entries, the cost will be $3.00. This will cover soup, bread and a drink. Enjoy all you can eat. Remember, all proceeds go to the Peggy Galloway Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your participation
Ken Malachowsky
Social Committee
The House at Pooh Corner O~ensthis Week
The WPCC Performing Arts Program's production of House at Pooh Corner opens this week. Josh Propst will play ,&J's the bouncy Tigger in this stage adaptation of A. A. Milne's fl /g@&Mf children's classic.
The College theatre troupe will dramatize three stories: Tigger Comes to the Forest and Has Breakfast; Tigger is Unbounced; Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There.
The House at Pooh Corner will be presented over two weekends. Perfor- mance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 6 - 8 and 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio.
I Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar. Reservations are stronalv recommended and may be made 1 by calling 438-6005.
An Equal Opportunity Institution To the Students of Western Piedmont Community College.. .
During the Fall Speakers Forum, 1 asked 1 The Students for Christ would I a question that may have caused confusion, like to thank everyone who and perhaps even offended some individuals. . 1 would like to convey to the students at helped with the FaU Bash. Western Piedmont that this was not my intention in raising the question. 1 would, Lee Pruett, Ken Clark, Gary Noles, Scott however, like to emphasize that my goal is to Donnelly, Crimson Winter, Bobby Jackson, serve the students of Western Piedmont Jim Ledford at Coca-Cola, Victor Buff at Community College and will put forth every Sysco Food Services, Michael Beshears, effort to avoid any further confusion. 1 thank Bonnie Wakeford, Jeremy Stockton, Jennifer you for your kind consideration and look Lowman, Leigh Ann Landreth, Anna Watkins, forward to working with you in the future. Matthew Woody, Joey Yoder, Vernadean Starks-Hunter, Michael Murdock, Nicole Wilson, Christy Pope, Anthony Vance, Scott Donnelly Lizette Lampe, Melanie Taber, Charlinda SGA President Hildebran, Jennifer Taber and Stephanie 11 Taber. We appreciate you!! II
i Snack Bar Menu Week of Nov. 3rd: SGA Office Hours ocated in Hildebrand Hall - Room 27 Mon., 1113: Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Okra, Candied Yams, Rolls Tues., 1114: 'Veggie Day' which includes a Monday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & variety of Veggies, Roll, Dessert 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wed., 1115: Fish, Hush Puppies, Slaw, French Fries, Dessert Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thurs., 1116: Smoked Sausage w/ Sauerkraut, Mashed. Potatoes, Black-Eyed Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Peas, Dessert, Roll Fri., 1117: Fried Chicken, Oriental Rice, Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Broccoli, Dessert, Roll
Friday 10:OO a.m. - 11:OO a.m. I
& November 1997 December 1997 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 114 Trustees Meeting . GED Testing at Impact & FCI...... 1 115 5:15 p.m ...... 1211 GED Testing at FCI...... 1 116 GED Testing at Impact...... 1212 Soup Cook-Off Contest...... 1 116 GED Testing at Impact...... 1213 1 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LRC 120 Last day of early registration The House at Pooh Corner for Spring 1998...... 1215 Nov. 6,7,8, 13, 14, 15at7:OOp.m. GED Testingat WPCC ...... 1 218 Nov. 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. GED Testing at WPCC & WYI ...... 1219 GED Testing at WY I...... 1 111 2 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI ...... 1211 0 GED Testing at WYI ...... 1 111 3 GED Testing at WYI ...... 1211 1 Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 111 5 Payment of tuition and 10:00 a.m. fees for Spring 1998 ...... 1 211 0, 1 1, 12 GED Testing at WPCC ...... 1 111 7 Christmas Party...... I211 1 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 10:OO a.m. - 7:00 p.m ...... 12/15, 16, 17 Early Registration for Spring '98 Christmas Holiday Luncheon, Semester...... 11120-1 215 11 :30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LRC-120...... 1211 6 Learning Lab Closed...... 11126 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 6 Thanksgiving Break...... I1 126-1 1128 Classes End ...... 1211 7 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 II27 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 7 College Closed...... 11127-28 COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12/22-26
Student Services Evening Vacancies Schedule for Week of Nov. 3rd. WPCC Job
lnstructor of Physics 1 113 Judy Rice, Registrar 1 114 Susan Andrea, Coordinator, lnstructor of English Disabled Student Services 1115 Keith Conley, Coordinator, For additional information, contact Special Populations Students Louise Austin at 438-60 7 8. 1 116 Jim Reed, Director of Admissions
An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FTPT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTPT Cashier/Stocking Hickory, NC FTRT Receptionist Morganton, NC FT/temp Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Morganton, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FT/temp Social Worker Morganton, NC PT Application Engineer Morganton, NC FT Landscape Installation Mgr. Banner Elk, NC FT Cashiers, Retail Morganton, NC FTfPT Child Care Morganton, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Maintenance Assistant Morganton, NC PT Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Driver Lenoir, NC FT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Graphics Merchandising Asst. Hickory, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Lenoir, NC PT Youth Program Assistant Lenoir, NC FT Teller Morganton, NC PT Assembly Morganton, NC FT Clerical (circulation) Morganton, NC FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 FACTS ABOUT THE HOPE SCHOLARSEIIP & OTHER BENEFITS OF THE TAX RELPEF ACT OF' 1997
1. What is the HOPE Scholarship? The HOPE "Scholarship" is not technically a "scholarship." It is a tax credit available to eligible students during their first two years of postsecondary education. The tax credit covers 100 percent of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 percent of the second $1,000 during the qualified period. The credit is non-refundable.
2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized education credential (i.e. associate degree, automotive technician certificate, etc.). The student must be enrolled at least half time.
3. When does it take effect? The HOPE tax credit applies for expenses paid after December 3 1, 1997, and for education provided in academic periods beginning after that date.
4. How long is it available? The tax credit is available for two tax years to those students who have not completed the first two years of postsecondary education.
5. What items are included in the tax credit? HOPE applies only to tuition and fees - not to books, dormitory costs, or other living expenses.
6. Does the tax credit affect my Pell Grant or other financial aid? The amount of tuition and fees covered by the HOPE tax credit is reduced by other grant and scholarship aid received. This includes scholarship funds excluded from an individual's gross income, as well as federal grant aid such as Pel1 Grants. Example: If a student incurs $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant greater than $1,250, he is not eligible for the HOPE credit. Or, if a student is responsible for $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant of $700, the student is eligible for a tax credit of $550.
7. Are there any restrictions? Yes. Students convicted of a felony related to the possession or distribution of a controlled substance such as heroin or marijuana are not eligible. In addition, individual filers who earn income excess of $50,000 are ineligible, as are joint tax filers whose income exceeds $100,000. The tax credit is also reduced by certain other types of financial aid received by the student such as the Pell Grant.
8. How do I apply? Eligible individuals may claim the credit when they file their federal income tax forms for the 1998 Tax Year.
9. How does it work for part-time students? Students attending less than half time are not eligible for the HOPE tax credit. However they are eligible for the lifetime learning credit described on the next page.
1001 Burkemont Avenue * Morganton NC 213655-9978 r Phcne 704/438-6000* TDD 704/438-6066 4. Fax 704/438-6015 an equal oppoitunity inscitucion 10. Do I have to file a separate IRS form or will it be part of the standard 1040? Details for the new programs are still being worked out, but it is likely that students filing for the tax credit will have to complete a separate tax schedule similar to those required for interest and dividend income or child care expenses. Final details may not be published until 1998.
11. Who administers the program? It appears that WPCC will, be responsible for reporting the name, address, and tax payer identification number of the student, as well as for providing information relating tdany other individual who might claim the student as a dependent for the purpose of filing for the HOPE tax credit. The College may be required to document the net payments of qualified tuition and tuition incu~~edby students eligible for HOPE. As stated in # 10, final details may not be published until 1998.
12. Where can I get more information about the HOPE tax credit? We encourage you to contact a tax professional to maximize the benefits you receive from the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You may find additional information on the Web site of the American Association of Community Colleges, &@-//www.aacc.nche.edu.. WPCC will provide information to students as it comes available.
13. What are some of the other new educational tax benefits?
np Cr& College juniors, seniors, graduate students, adults returning to college, and less than half-time students are eligible for a new lifetime learning tax credit. The credit is worth 20 percent of the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through the year 2002, and 20 percent of the first $10,000 in tuition and fees after that this credit is available for tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. Eligibility is phased out at the same income levels as the HOPE Scholarship. (Single-filers over $50,000 and joint filers over $100,000 are ineligible.) The lifetime credit may not be claimed during the same year as the HOPE tax credit.
Exem~tionof Emolover-Provided Assistance Section 127 of the IRS Code allows working adults to exclude annually from taxable income up to $5,250 in employer-provided assistance. The new law extends Section 127 for three years, retroactive fiom May 3 1, 1997. The benefit does not apply to graduate programs.
tion of Scholar- . . . . Section 117 of the IRS Code excludes fiom taxable income hdsreceived as a qualified scholarship, as well as tuition remission support for both graduate students and relatives of employees of colleges and universities. This benefit is unchanged from existing law.
on of S- J 1- A student may deduct up to $2,500 per year of interest on education loans for expenses of students enrolled in higher education. The maximum deduction is $1,000 in 1998, increasing in $500 increments each year until reaching $2,500. The deduction is allowed only for the first 60 months of interest payments. Months during which the loan is in deferral or forbearance do not count against the 60-month period. The deduction is effective on interest payments due and paid after December 3 1, 1997. In the case of existing loans, interest payments qualify for deduction to the extent that the 60-month period has not expiied. Eligibility for hs deduction is phased out for single filers with incomes between $40,000 and $55,000, and for joint filers with incomes between $60,000 and $75,000.
* The preceding information was provided to Western Piedmont Community College by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The AACC granted permission to WPCC to copy or adapt the information. The College made several modifications to the information. WPCC Performing Arts
presents
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings November 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:00 pm
Sunday matinees November 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm
Phifer Studio Western Piedmont CornrnuniQ College
Adults: $3.00 For reservations, Children: $1.00 call 438-6005 Published Weekly by WPCCs Marketing Office 1 November 10,1997
GED Test Social Science to Club Meet Nov. 17.18. 19 Tuesday, November 11 The High School Equivalency Exam 1 :00 p.m. M-275 (GED) will be given in the Learning Lab on Nov. 17, 18, & 19. Morninq sessions beain at 8:00 a.m. and evenina sessions beain at 5:00 p.m. The Alpha Gamma Mu Chapter of Equivalency diplomas are issued by PHI THETA KAPPA will be holding its the North Carolina State Board of Fa// Induction Ceremony for new Community Colleges to those who members and their guests in Moore pass the exam. If you know of I Auditorium on Tues., Nov. 78th at someone who would be interested 7:00 p.m. lmmediatelv followinq the I in taking the exam, please have that ceremonv, there will be a reception person contact the Learnina Lab at in LRC- 720. The officers of A@ha 1 438-6110. Gamma Mu congratulate all new inductees.
The House at Pooh Corner CONTINUES FOR SECOND WEEK
Students for Christ Thurs. - Fri., Nov. 13 - 1 5, 7:00 p.m. and Meets Mon., Nov. 10th Sun., Nov. 16, 2:00 p.m. in Phifer Studio. 12:00 Noon HH-238 See Page 3 for full details. Bring your Bible and a Friend!
...... om v6blGimm...... ma...... am... Western Piedmont Exceeds United Way Goal Through Various Activities
Western Piedmont exceeded its United Way goal by 28 percent for the 1998 campaign. In addition to pledges and donations, several fund raising activities were held. The actual money raised toward the $6000 goal was as follows:
Friday "Dress-down" Days $209.95 Campus Bowl-A-Thon 683.19 Pledges and Donations 6825.00
TOTAL $7718.14
The Bowl-A-Thon generated competition in two forms---bowling prowess and fund- raising ability. On the fund-raising side, the team of Gail Gay, Regina Nesbitt, and Della Lambert twk home the award by raising $265. The team fiom Natural Sciences and Engineering composed of Bobby Jackson, Ron Davis, and Odell Witherspoon was runner-up by raising $215. Gail Gay was high individual with $195 in pledges.
These same two teams "duked it out" when it came down to bowling scores. The team scores were tabulated by taking the highest score of each of the three team members. Natural Sciences and Engineering took the award by one pin, 445 to 444. Individual scoring was:
Alvin Corpening 193 Della Lambert 184 Ron Davis 177 Kathy Anderson 160 Brad Arrowood 156 Ode11 Witherspoon 155
Other teams and individuals requested that scores not be published.
Thanks to all who participated this year-team captains, sponsors, bowlers, donors, even spectators-for making it our most successll campaign to date.
An Equal Opportunity Institution Speakers Forum a Tremendous Suecess! The 7997 Fall Speakers Fbrum, 'Africa Faces the Future," was a great success. During the week of October 2Oth, over four hundred and fifty residents of Burke County attended the Forum Sessions and heard experts discuss the problems and the promise of modern Africa.
The Fbrum would not have been a success without the hard work of many individuals and organizations. Mary Charlotte Sa f ford, Chair of the Fall Speakers Fbrum Committee, would like to thank the following:
Forum Committee Members: Paul Wardzinskl; Rick Noggle, Bill Batman, Ralph Strickland and Carol West; Buddy Noles and Sherry McCracken, Audiovisual Department; Lamar Wommack and the Division of Continuing Education; Gail Gay and the Print Shop Staff; Phil D'Angelo; the Student Government Association; the African-American Student Association; the Social Sciences Club; Bob Dockery and his evening horticulture class; Phi Theta Kappa; and the Western Piedmont Foundation.
The House at Pooh Comer
The WPCC Performing Arts Program's production of The House at Pooh Corner continues this weekend. The College Theatre Troupe will dramatize three stories: in which Tigger Comes to the Forest and Has Breakfast; in which Tigger is Unbounced; and in which Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There.
Storytellers include Jill McKinney, Broderick Horton, and Rosalie D'Angelo. Scott Galloway will play the role of A. A. Milne. Growing up in the 1920'~~A. A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, demanded to hear stories for his stuffed bear, Pooh. And thus were born the two books that have delighted children and adults alike for over seventy years - - Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.
Performance dates are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 13 - 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Phifer Studio. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are on sale in the WPCC Book Cellar. Reservations are stronalv recommended and may be made by calling 438-6005. provide an A~ple,a Book, and a Coat for 40 special Y children. Representatives have been selected and will soon be contacting you for donations. In addition, beginning on November 7 through December 12, Fridays will be designated as 'Ileans Days". To participate, the cost will be $7.00 per Friday. We encourage you to help support this heartwarming proiect. C2UE2VDMR OF EVENTS 1 "ABCs FOR KIDS" Invites You to Enjoy JEANS DAYS on Fridays November 7 through December 12 When wearing jeans, wear an 'ABC's for Kids' badge. Please be aware that we have a professional image to maintain so "dress-up" yourjeans as much as possible. T-shirts and sandals will not be allowed.
Wednesday~November 26th - Contributions Deadline Friday, December !P - GbHtWrap Party in Hildebrand Hall Lobby Friday, December 1P - ABC'S PARTY! a
An Equal Opportunity Institution November 1997 December 1997
The House at Pooh Corner Trustees Meeting Nov. 13, 14, 1 5 at 7:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m ...... 1211 Nov. 16 at 2:00 p.m. GED Testing at Impact...... 1212 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 2 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 213 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 111 3 Last day of early registration Turkey Trot - 5K Run...... 1 111 5 for Spring 1998...... 1215 10:OO a.m. GED Testingat WPCC...... 1218 GED Testing at WPCC ...... 1 111 7 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1219 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 8 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1211 0 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact.. ... 1 Ill9 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 211 1 Early. Registration for Spring '98 Payment of tuition and Semester...... 1 1120-1 215 fees for Spring 1 998...... 1 211 0, 1 1 , 12 Learning Lab Closed ...... 1 1 126 Christmas Party...... I211 1 Thanksgiving.Break...... 1 1 126-1 1 128 Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1I27 10:OO a.m. - 7:00 p.m ...... 12/15, 16, 17 College Closed...... ;... 1 1127-28 Christmas Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. LRC-120 ...... 12116
GED Testing- at Impact...... 1211 6 Classes End...... 1211 7 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 7 r Snack Bar Menu 1 COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12/22-26 ( Week of Nov. 10th
Mon., 1 111 0: Hamburger Steak, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert Tues.. 1 111 1 : Ravioli, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert Student Senrices Evening Schedule 1 Wed.. 1 111 2: Pork Roast, Vegetable Stew, Candied Apples, Roll Week of Nov. 10th Thurs., 1 111 3: Chicken & Dumplings, 1 111 0 Larry Garrison, Director, Financial Aid Peas, Roll, Yams 1 111 1 Keith Conley, Coordinator, Special Fri., 1 1/14: Sandwiches from the Grill, Populations Students 1 JTPA Deli Sandwiches, Salad Bar, Dessert L 1 111 2 Ron Hipps, Director, Cooperative Ed./ Job Placement I1 111 3 Jim Burnett, Dean of Student Services An Equal Opportunity Institution Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FTPT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT Direct Sales Conover, NC FTPT CashierIStocking Hickory, NC FTPT Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Valdese, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Social Worker Morganton, NC PT Application Engineer Morganton, NC FT Landscape Installation Mgr. Banner Elk, NC FT Child Care Morganton, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Maintenance Assistant Morganton, NC PT Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Graphics Merchandising Asst. Hickory, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Lenoir, NC PT Teller Morganton, NC PT Assembly Morganton, NC FT Equipment Operator Morganton, NC FT OfficeStafFMember Hickory, NC FT Youth Program Assistant I Lenoir, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Morganton, NC PT After School Daycare Morganton, NC PT Clerical (volunteer) Morganton, NC PT Telecom Sys Serialization Engineer Carolina Areas FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056
An Equal Opportunity Institution WPCC Performing Arts
presents
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings November 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:00 pm
Sunday matinees November 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm
Phifer Studio Western Piedmont ComrnuniQ College
Adults: $3.00 For reservations, Children: $1.00 call 438-6005 Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office November 17,1997
GED Test Science Club Meeting Tues., Nov. 18 Nov. 17,18, 19 Room P-115 at 12:30 p.m. The High School Equivalency Exam (GED) This is an important meeting; will be given in the Learning Lab on Nov. members, please be present. 17, 18, & 19. Mornina sessions beain at 8:00 a.m. and evenina sessions beain at 5:00 ~.m.Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to those who pass The Alpha Gamma Mu Chapter of PHI the exam. If you know of someone who THETA KAPPA will be holding its Fall would be interested in taking the exam, Induction Ceremony for new members and please have that person contact the Learn- their guests in Moore Auditorium on Tues., ina Lab at 438-61 10. Nov. 7 8th at 7:00 p.m. lmmediatel~ followincr the ceremonv, there will be a rece~tionin LRC- 720. The officers of Thera~euticRecreation Club Alpha Gamma Mu congratulate all new inductees. Meets Thurs., Nov. 20th 10:30 a.m., Room P-15
Students for Christ Meets Mon., Nov. 17th African American Students Association 12:OO Noon HH-230 Meeting on Tues., 12/18 Bring your Bible and a Friend! 12:45 p.m: in CH-127
An Equal Opportunity Institution Carolina, where she was involved in Student Support Services. Gloria is enjoying meeting new folks at the College and in Morganton, so if you're near the Annex, drop in and meet her! Thanksgiving Bake Sale NOV*20 & 21 Get your goodies - bread, pies, cakes and other The Book Cellar will be assorted sweets at the Social closed November 26, Sciences Club Bake Sale. This will be held Thurs., and Fri. Nov. 20-21, in 27, & 28 for the Moore Hall and E-Building. We will take Thanksgiving Holiday. sourdough bread orders before the sale. We wish everyone a happy holiday.
The Book Cellar Staff Travel to France Next Summer with WPCC 7 Raymond Goodfellow and Mary Charlotte The Leurning Lab Safford will lead a tour of Paris and northern France June 8-1 9. The tour will be offered will be closed as a three-hour credit curriculum class, HUM Nov. 26,27,28 120. For further information, contact * & Raymond at 6199 or Mary Charlotte at 61 98. The Social Committee announces a Christmas Holiday Luncheon for all full- and part-time faculty and staff.
The luncheon will be on Tuesday, December 7 6th from 1 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 pm. in LRC 120. We are ordering a selection of meats and vegetables will be ordered from Myra's. It will be necessary you to respond if you plan to attend. We will only order meals for those that respond. Look in your mailboxes for an RSVP form. Please RSVP using the form and place the response in Ken Malachowsky's mailbox by noon on December 5th. Read The U~datefor further details.
The Science Club has Christmas Trees and Wreaths for Sale
These are premium Frasier Fir trees. If you want a tree or wreath before Thanksgiving, we need your order before Friday, November 2 7.
TREES WREATHS 5-6 ft. $23.00 6-7 ft. $28.00 7-8 ft. . $30.00 8-9 ft. $38.00 9-loft. $47.00 Bravo, Buddy! The WPCC Performing Arts Program, with its long tradition of presenting a member of the company with a "Ham Award" for acting, called "fowl" on opening night of House at Pooh Corner with the first-ever "Technical Turkey Award." A frozen turkey, all decked out with a duct-tape bow-tie and tool belt tied around its middle, was presented to retiring Audio Visual Coordinator, Buddy Noles. In addition, Buddy was presented a plaque in appreciation for his years of death- defying wizardry on behalf of the Performing Arts Program. As a final embarrassment, the following poem was read in his honor:
'Twas the night before opening and all became quiet. The power went out almost causing a riot. Then from the darkness there rose such a roar. "Buddy!" they cried, as they turned to the door.
The doors opened wide; and, bathed in the light, stood Buddy Noles. A magnificent sight!
With tools in both hands, A grim look on his face. "Sherri, " he yelled. "There's no time to waste!"
Get some fuses, A battery, That cable /'// need!" He climbed up the ladder And then with great speed
He moved this, changed that said, "Now for the test" The lights came back on. Buddy Noles is the best! by Dawn McCombs-- November 1997 December I997
GED Testing at WPCC ...... 1 111 7 Trustees Meeting GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1111 8 5:15 p.m ...... 1211 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact..... 1 111 9 GED Testing at Impact...... 1212 Early Registration for Spring '98 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 213 Semester...... 1 1120-1215 Last day of early registration Learning Lab Closed...... 1 1126 for Spring 1998...... 1215 Thanksgiving Break...... I1 126-1 1 128 GED Testingat WPCC...... 1218 Thanksgiving Day...... 1 1/27 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1219 College Closed...... 1 1127-28 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1211 0 GED Testing at WYI...... 1211 1 Payment oftuition and fees for Spring 1998...... 1211 0, 11 . 12 Christmas Party...... I211 1 Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester 10:OO a.m. - 7:00 p.m ...... 12/15, 16, 17 Christmas Holiday Luncheon, Snack Bar Menu 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LRC-120...... 12/16 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 211 6 Week of NOV.17th Classes End...... 1211 7 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 7 - Mon., 1 111 7: Chicken Livers, Mashed COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12122-26 Potatoes, Gravy, Cole Slaw, Lima Beans, Dessert, Roll Tues., 1 111 8: Vegetable Soup, Baked =&es Evening Schedule Potatoes, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Dessert Week of Nw. 17th Wed.. 1 111 9: Spaghetti wl Meat Balls, 1111 7 Larry Garrison, Director, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert Financial Aid Thurs., 1 1120: Thanksgiving Meal - 1111 8 Keith Conley, Coordinator Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Special Populations Students Green Beans, Roll, Pumpkin Pie 1111 9 Susan Andrea, Coordinator, Fri.. 11121: Sloppy Joe on Bun, Cole Disabled Students Services
Slaw, Dill Chips, French Fries, Dessert . 11 I20 ' Jim Reed, Director, Admissions Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK 11/17/97
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT Alternate Teaching Parent Morganton, NC FT CashierIStocking Hickory, NC FT/PT Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Valdese, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Social Worker Morganton, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT Graphics Merchandising Asst. Hickory, NC FT Teller & Peak Time Teller, Morganton, Marion, NC PT Assembly Morganton, NC FT Office StafTMember Hickory, NC FT After School Daycare Morganton, Longview, NC PT Clerical (volunteer) Morganton, NC PT Telecom Sys Serialization Engineer Morganton, NC FT Deli Clerk Morganton, NC PT Clerk III Morganton, NC PT Youth Program Assistant I Lenoir, NC FT Office Assistant III Morganton, NC FT Customer Service Representative Morganton, NC PT Clerk Morganton, NC PT FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL The Office of Special Populations Students is now accepting applications for the Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker and Child Care Programs. Interested students should contact Keith Conley in HH- 7 7 6, or call 438-6643 / TDD 438-6066.
Sinale Parent 1 Dis~lacedHomemaker Proaram This program is open to single parents, single pregnant women and displaced homemakers en- rolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assis- tance with transportation costs, child care, tuition and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
Child Care Proaram This program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree, diploma or a certificate. Parents are responsible for selecting their own child care provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students find qualified child care and providing financial assistance. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
Food Lion Coupons Available to Help BUCM
If you attended the Fat Friday XXIV football game this weekend you may have seen fans carrying cans of food to be donated at the gate. The tradition, the Fat Friday Foodshare, helps to stock the shelves of the Burke United Christian Ministries and East Burke Christian Ministries. In addition to food, BUCM provides clothing and other assistance to persons in need, here in Burke County.
Here's your chance to help and it won't cost you a dime! Food Lion has agreed to donate five percent of its sales to BUCM for three days! The days are in the week BEFORE the week of Thanksgiving. Would you please consider stocking up your shelves for the Thanksgiving holidays on either November 17th 18th or 19* at Food Lion. If you will, please give the cashier one of the attached coupons BEFORE your groceries are checked out. Perhaps you could give the other three coupo~wto some fiiends?
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALANDER FOR A BIG SHOPPING TRIP NOW!
And, Happy Holidays to all! - - Ir- Community Way Days Voucher 1 1 1 Community Way Days Voucher I Organization : Burke United Christian Ministries Organization : Burke United Christian Ministries Project ID : 2008-1 Project ID : 2008-1 ProjectDates: 11/17/1997- 11/19/1997 ProjectDates: 11/17/1997-11/19/1997 . Pmjcct Participants : Please present this VOUCHER to the cashier at the SCAN ME! Proj&t Participants : Please present this VOUCHER to the cashier at the SCAN ME! I I beginning of the grocay scanning p-s. Credit for Wes I Ibeginning of the grocuy scanning process. Credit for grocay purchases 1I will only be given if VOUCHER is scanned before money has bgn will only be if VOUCHERis scanned before mow has b&n exchanged. exchanged.
BONUS : Purchase any MVP product(s) and present your BONUS : Purchase any MVP product(s) and present your MVP card along with this voucher for additional proceeds to MVP card along with this voucher for additional proceeds to I1 your organization! ** SEE BACK FOR CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS ** I I Iyour organization! ** SEE BACK FOR CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS * *
Community Way Days Voucher Community Way Days Voucher II - Organization : Burke United Christian Ministries Organization : Burke United Christian Ministries Project ID : 2008-1 Project ID : 2008-1 Project Dates : 1 1/17/1997 - 1 1/19/1997 ,,, ,, ProjectDates: 11/17/1997- 11/19/1997
I I rnPmjed Participants : Please present this VOUCHER to the cashier at the Pmject Participants : Please present this VOUCHER to the cashier at the SCAN ME! I beginning of the grocery scanning process. Credit for gromy pur- beginning of the grocery scanning procgs. Credit for grocay putchases I I SCAN ME! 1 will only be given if VOUCHER is scanned before money has been I will only be given if VOUCHER is scanned before money has b&n exchanged. exchanged.
BONUS : Purchase any MVP product(s) and present your BONUS : Purchase any MVP product(s) and present your MVP card along with this voucher for additional proceeds I MVP card along with this voucher for addirional proceeds to to your organization! I your organization! ** SEE BACK FOR CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS ** I * * SEE BACK FOR CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS ** I -
Participant Instructions 1. The Project Coordinator will distribute four (4) vouchers to each member of the organization. 2. Vouchers are valid only for the scheduled project dates and may be used at any participating store. 3. Please present the voucher at the checkout for the cashier to scan at any point during the checkout process. 4. The cashier will keep the voucher after it has been scanned. 5. The system automatically calculates 5% of the total retail order, before coupons and discounts have been deducted and tax added. Your award proceeds total will be printed on the bottom of your grocery receipt. 6. Solicitation is not permitted during project participation. Members may not distribute vouchers in the store, in the parking lot. or ask store employees to distribute vouchers for them. If this should happen, the organization's project may be disqualified.
7. Your organization will receive an additional $0.25 Ibr each shopper who purchases at least one MVP product and has their MVP card scanned.
Thank You for being u vuhred ctrstonrer. We look forward to assisting you with your/iindruising needs rhrough our Commrrnily Affairs programs. The ABC's Committee would like to invite you to par- ticipate in all the activities surrounding the holiday project. Thanks to anyone of you who have already made a donation. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact a committee mem- ber or your FacultyIStaff Council representative! cmmm OF Emm:
Friday, November 21" - Jeans Day* Wednesday, November 26* - Priorities Deadline for Contributions Friday, December 5U - Jeans Day* & Gift Wrap Party in Hildebrand Hall Lobby-12 noon - 2 pm-Everyone is welcome! Friday, December 12* - ABC'S PARTY!-- Jeans Day* & Christmas sweatshirts 9:30 - 10:45 am-Refreshments and Presents in LRC 120
*For a $1.00 donation, you may wear blue jeans to work. Please be aware that we have aprofes- sional image to maintain so "dress-up"yourjeanr as much as possible. T-shirts and sandals will not be allowed. When wearing jeans, you must also wear a button designating your donation November 24, 1997
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INCLEMENT WEATHER African American Students Winter is upon us and, once again, we face the possibility of having our schedules interrupted Association by bad weather. When conditions are Meeting on Tues., 1212 warranted, the College will ask area radio and 12:45 p.m. in Carr Hall, Rm.127 television stations to make announcements concerning cancellation of classes.
In addition, the College will provide two telephone numbers that students may call to receive the announcements. Those numbers Students For Christ are 438-6000 and 438-6029. will meet Mon., Dec. 1st College officials will make every effort to get in Carr Hall, Rm. 127 announcements out as early as possible, and by calling the numbers listed above, you will receive the earliest and most accurate information available. Trawl to FPance Next Summer with WPCC Students Enrolled in the Western Piedmont Instructors Raymond Snow Skiincr Clasg Goodfellow and Mary Charlotte Safford will lead a tour of Paris and northern France June will meet Mon., Dec. 1, 8-1 9. The tour will be offered as a three-hour 7:00 p.m. - .9:00 p.m. credit curriculum class, HUM 120. For further in Moore Auditorium. information, contact Raymond at 6 1 99 or You will need to bring a check for Mary Charlotte at 61 98. $65.00 payable to WPCC.
An Equal Opportunity Institution
...... ma...... am.... * The Office of Special Populations Students is now accepting applications for the Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker and Child Care Programs. Ic Interested students should contact Keith Conley in HH- 7 7 6, or call 438-6043 / TDD 438-6066.
Sinale Parent 1 Dis~lacedHomemaker Proaram This program is open to single parents, single pregnant women and displaced homemakers en- rolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assis- tance with transportation costs, child care, tuition and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
Chiid Care Proaram This program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree, diploma or a certificate. Parents are responsible for selecting their own child care provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students find qualified child care and providing financial assistance. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
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SGA Office Hours Located in Hildebrand Hall - Room 2 7 (704) 438-6053
Monday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 1 :00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. 3 Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 pim. December 1997 Pavroll Thursday 1 :00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Payroll checks will be distributed on Friday 10:OO a.m. - 1 1 :00 a.m. 72/79/97 beginning at 8:00 a.m. instead of 12118/97 as noted in the college calendar.
# The Social Committee announces a Christmas Holiday Luncheon for all full and part-time faculty and staff.
The luncheon will be on Tuesday, December 7 6th from 7 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 pm. in LRC 720. We are ordering a selection of meats and vegetables will be ordered from Myra's. It will be necessary you to respond if you plan to attend. We will only order meals for those that respond. Look in your mailboxes for an RSVP form. Please RSVP using the form and place the response in Ken Malachowsky's mailbox by noon on December 5th. Read The U~date for further details.
he Science Club has Christm Trees and Wrea ths for Sale
TREES WREATHS 5-6 ft. $23.00 6-7ft. $28.00 7-8 ft. $30.00 8-9 ft. $38.00 9-10 ft. $47.00
These are premium Frasier Fk trees. Snack Bar Menu Week of Dec. 1 December S*h - Jeans Day* Mon., 1211 : Variety of Veggies; Salad Bar; Dessert Hall Lobby-12 noon - 2 pm Tues.. 1212: Meat Loaf, Macaroni wl Everyone is welcome! Cheese, Green Beans, Fried Okra, Roll, December ZP - ABCS PARTY! Dessert & Christmas sweatshirts Wed., 1213: Fried Chicken, Potato 9:30 - 10:45 am-Refreshments Salad, Baked Beans, Roil, Dessert and Presents in LRC 120 Thurs.. 1214: Hamburger Steaks, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Peas, Roll, Dessert The shopping has begun and it Fri., 1215: Deli Sandwiches, Salad Bar, will soon be time for the party.
*For a $1.00 donation, you may wear blue jeans to work Please be aware that we have a professional image to maintain so 'Uress-up" your jeans as much as possible. T-shirts and sandals will not be allowed. When wearing jeans, you must also wear a button designating your donation to ABC's for KidP.
Congratulations to Sandra Biggers faf f! Sandra Biggerstaff, a student in the Horticulture Technology Program, has received a $500 scholarship from the North Carolina Association of Nurserymen. This scholarship is awarded annually to one student from North Carolina. The selection committee and Board of Directors were very impressed with her goa/s and accomplishments in Horticulture! December 1997 January 1998 Trustees Meeting College Closed...... 111 5:15 p.m ...... 211 Trustees Meeting...... 115 GED Testing at Impact...... 1 212 5:15 p.m. GED Testing at Impact...... 1213 New Student Orientation...... 115 Last day of early registration Registration for Spring Semester '98 ..... 116 for Spring 1998...... 1 215 GED Test at FCI...... 116 GED Testingat WPCC ...... 1218 GED Test at FCI...... 117 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1219 Late Registration .AddIDrop ...... 1/7.8.9. 12 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1211 0 Classes Begin...... 117 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 211 1 GED Test at Impact...... 1/13 Payment of tuition and GED Test at Impact...... 1/14 fees for Spring 1998...... 1211 1 Martin Luther King Day...... 1/19 Christmas Party...... 1211 1 Pell. FSEOG. NCSlG Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester and Loan checks 10.OOa.m. .7.00p.m ...... 12/15. 16. 17 available at Bus.Office...... 1/21 Christmas Holiday Luncheon. GED Testing at WYI...... 1/21 11:30 a.m. .1:30 p.m. LRC-120...... 12116 GED Testing at WYI...... 1/22 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 6 GED Testing at WYI...... 1/23 Classes End...... 12117 GED Testing at WPCC...... 1/26 GED Testing at Impact...... 12117 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact...... 1/27 COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12122-26 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact...... 1/28
WPCC Job Vacancies Student Services hrening Schedule Week af Dec 1 Director of Media Services 1211 Ron Hipps. Director hradditional information. contact Coorperative EducationIJob Placement Louise Austin at 438.6078 . 1212 Keith Conley. Coordinator Special Populations Students
1213 Judy Rice. Registrar
1 214 Jim Reed. Director Admissions Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK 1210 1 I97
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT Sales (Sporting Goods, Hardware) Morganton, NC PT Welders Lenoir, NC FT Product Engineer Newton, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Conover, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT After School Daycare Morganton, Longview, NC PT Telecom Sys Serialization Engineer Morganton, NC FT Customer Service Representative Morganton, NC PTRT Credit Manager Morganton, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Lenoir, Morganton, NC PT Apartment Program Specialist Morganton, NC PT Clerk-Stocking Morganton, NC PT Store Clerk-Clean Up Morganton, NC PT Pre-School Teacher Morganton, NC FT Teacher's Asst. Morganton, NC PT Youth Program Assistant I Lenoir, NC FT Community Employment Tech. I Taylorsville, NC FT' 0 Hour Teller - On Call Valdese, NC PT Sales ClerklCashier Morganton, NC PT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 FACTS ABOUT THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP & OTHER BENEFITS OF THE TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1997
1. What is the HOPE Scholarship? The HOPE "Scholatship" is not technically a "scholarship." It is a tax credit available to eligible students during their first two years of postsecondary education. The tax credit covers 100 percent of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 percent of the second $1,000 during the qualified period. The credit is non-refundable.
2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recogd education credential (i.e. associate degree, automotive technician certificate, etc.). The student must be enrolled at least half time.
3. When does it take effect? The HOPE tax credit applies for expenses paid after December 3 1, 1997, and for education provided in academic periods beginning after that date.
4. How long is it available? The tax credit is available for two tax years to those students who have not completed the first two years of postsecondary education.
5. What items are included in the tax credit? HOPE applies only to tuition and fees - not to books, dormitory costs, or other living expenses.
6. Does the tax credit affect my Pell Grant or other financial aid? The amount of tuition and fees covered by the HOPE tax credit is reduced by other grant and scholarship aid received. This includes scholarship hdsexcluded fiom an individual's gross income, as well as federal grant aid such as Pel Grants. Example: If a student incurs $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant greater than $1,250, he is not eligible for the HOPE credit. Or, if a student is responsible for $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant of $700, the student is eligible for a tax credit of $550.
7. Are there any restrictions? Yes. Students convicted of a felony related to the possession or distribution of a controlled substance such as heroin or marijuana are not eligible. In addition, individual filers who earn income excess of $50,000 are ineligible, as are joint tax filers whose income exceeds $100,000. The tax credit is also reduced by certain other types of financial aid received by the student such as the Pel1 Grant.
8. How do I apply? Eligible individuals may claim the credit when they file their federal income tax forms for the 1998 Tax Year.
9. How does it work for part-time students? Students attending less than half time are not eligible for the HOPE tax credit. However they are eligible for the lifetime learning credit described on the next page.
1001 Burkernom Amue * Morganton NC 28655-9978 * Pilone 704/438-6000 * TDD 704/4386066 * Fax 704/43&6015 an equal opponunicy institution 10. Do I have to file a separate IRS form or will it be part of the standard 1040? Details for the new programs are still being worked out, but it is likely that students filing for the tax credit will have to complete a separate tax schedule similar to those required for interest and dividend income or child care expenses. Final details may not be published until 1998.
11. Who administers the program? It appears that WPCC will be responsible for reporting the name, address, and tax payer identification number of the student, as well as for providing information relating to any other individual who might claim the student as a dependent for the purpose of filing for the HOPE tax credit. The College may be required to document the net payments of qualified tuition and tuition incurred by students eligible for HOPE. As stated in #lo, final details may not be published until 1998.
12. Where can I get more information about the HOPE tax credit? We encourage you to contact a tax professional to maximize the benefits you receive from the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You may hdadditional information on the Web site of the American Association of Community Colleges, &://www.m. WPCC will provide information to students as it comes available.
13. What are some of the other new educational tax benefits?
College juniors, seniors, graduate students, adults returning to college, and less than half-time students are eligible for a new lifetime learning tax credit. The credit is worth 20 percent of the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through the year 2002, and 20 percent of the first $10,000 in tuition and fees after that this credit is available for tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. Eligibility is phased out at the same income levels as the HOPE Scholarship. (Single-f11m over $50,000 and joint filers over $100,000 are ineligible.) The lifetime credit may not be claimed during the same year as the HOPE tax credit.
over-P Section 127 of the IRS Code allows working adults to exclude annually from taxable income up to $5,250 in employer-provided assistance. The new law extends Section 127 for three years, retroactive fiom May 3 1, 1997. The benefit does not apply to graduate programs.
, of ScS. . . Section 117 of the IRS Code excludes from taxable income funds received as a qualified scholarship, as well as tuition remission support for both graduate students and relatives of employees of colleges and universities. This bendt is unchanged fiom existing law.
S- of S- A student may deduct up to $2,500 per year of interest on education loans for expenses of students enrolled in higher education. The maximum deduction is $1,000 in 1998, increasing in $500 increments each year until reaching $2,500. The deduction is allowed only for the first 60 months of interest payments. Months during which the loan is in deferral or forbearance do not count against the 60-month period. The deduction is effective on interest payments due and paid after December 3 1, 1997. In the case of existing loans, interest payments qualifL for deduction to the extent that the 60-month period has not expired. Eligibility for this deduction is phased out for single filers with incomes between $40,000 and $55,000, and for joint filers with incomes between $60,000 and $75,000.
* The preceding information was provided to Western Piedmont Community College by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The MCCgranted permission to WPCC to copy or adapt the information. The College made several modifications to the information. WPCC To Host the Legislative Study Commission
Western Piedmont Community College has been asked by the Legislative Study Commission on Public Schools to host a community meetinglworking luncheon on Thursday, December 11, 1997. The luncheon will be held in Hildebrand Hall cafeteria area from 12:OONoon to 1:30PM.
The purpose of the hgislative Study Commission is to observe and analyze the educational methods and practices that may be universally applied to improve the quality of education, raise standards of achievement, and improve access to educational opportunities for all students in North Carolina. The purpose of the meetinglworking luncheon is to conduct an open forum meeting for students, faculty, staff, public school personnel, parents and local community leaders.
The cafeteria will serve breakfast until 10:30AM on December 11, 1997 and will close at that time to prepare for the luncheon. The open forum "dutch treat" luncheon will be open to the public as well as students. Piedmont Vending will only serve the following meal, at a cost of $5.25 per person:
Turkey, Dressing and Gravy Green Beans Whipped Potatoes Dinner Rolls Carrot Cake Tea and Coffee
No additional lunch items will be available or served in the cafeteria on Thursday, December 11, 1997 ATTENTION FACULTY & STUDENTS LEARNING LAB
Learning Lab personnel will gladly monitor make-up tests (only) for faculty. However, we ask that you please observe the following procedures: ST INCLUDE; I 'GF Instructor's name W Student's name W Chapter or Unit Number GT Special instructions such as open book allowed, use of calculator,time limit, etc.
To insure test security-please bring all make-up tests to the lab!
Instructors, please clean out your make-up test folder at the end of each semester!
BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR STUDENTS--MAKE SURE THAT A MAKE-UP TEST HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE LAB BEFORE YOU SEND A STUDENT TO TAKE IT.
&ZAnnounce the test before you bring it to us. '&ZAsk us to return tests to your box. ST Send students to pick up tests.
Upon completion, the tests will be returned to the instructor file in the Lab.
TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT AFTER 7:30 PM.UTHfQAy- 9 OR AFTER 3:00 PM ON Fw. Students are required to leave bookbags, books, etc. at a designated file cabinet while taking the test. They are not allowed to use calculator, notes, etc. unless the instructor has indicated so on the test. Students will be seated at a designated desk reserved for make-up tests. , Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 December 8, 1997
INCLEMENT WEATHER PTK Meeting Winter is upon us and, once again, we face the Tuesday, December 16, possibility of having our schedules interrupted by bad weather. When conditions are 1 :30 p.m., HH-23 warranted, the College will ask area radio and All newly inducted members please attend! television stations to make announcements concerning cancellation of classes.
' In addition, the College will provide two telephone numbers that students may call to receive the announcements. Those numbers Students For Christ are 438-6000 and 438-6029. Meets mice Each Week Mondays at 12:OO p.m., in HH-23B i+ College officials will make every effort to get Tuesdays at 12:OO p.m.in LRC-14 announcements out as early as possible, and by calling the numbers listed above, you will receive the earliest and most accurate information available. TmwI to France Next Summer with WPCC Western Piedmont Instructors Raymond The Learning Lab will be closed Goodfellow and Mary Charlotte Safford will for the Holidays from lead a tour of Paris and northern France June Dec. 22 Jan. 2. 8-1 9. The tour will be offered as a three-hour - credit curriculum class, HUM 120. For further We will reopen on Mon., Jan.. 5. information, contact Raymond at 61 99 or Mary Charlotte at 61 98.
An Equal Opportunity Institution The Office of Special Populations Students is now accepting appt'ications for the Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker and Child Care Programs. Interested students should contact Keith Conley in HH- 7 7 6, or call 438-6043 / TDD 438-6066.
Sinale Parent / Dis~lacedHomemaker Proaram This program is open to single parents, single pregnant women and displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with transportation costs, child care, tuition and books is provided to eligible students. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
Child Care Proaram This program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree, diploma or a certificate. Parents are responsible for selecting their own child care provider. WPCC's role is limited to assisting students find qualified child care and providing financial assistance. Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
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December 1997 Pavroll
Payroll checks will be distributed on 72/79/97 beginning at 8:00 a.m. instead of 1211 8/97 as noted in the college calendar.
/J Snack Bar Menu Week of Dec. 8
Mon.. 1218: Ravioli, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert
Tues., 1219: Country-Style Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll, Dessert
Wed., 1211 0: Veg.Soup, Tossed Salad, Baked Potatoes Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Thurs.. 1211 1 : Turkey & Gravy, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert
Fri., 1211 2: Sandwiches, Salad Bar, Soups
Paralegal Department Position available for part-time clerical assistant. Must have strong clerical and computer skills, particularly word processing, The Science Club has desktop publishing and database management. Must be available to work 10 Christmas Trees and Wreaths hours per week. Position available January For Sale 1998 through fall semester of 1998.
WREATHS TREES For application & additional information, contact Leslie McKesson (Carr Hall, Rm. 123) 5-6 ft. $23.00 12-in. $ 8.00 at 438-6 1 94 by December 1 5, 1 997. 6-7 ft. $28.00 14-in. $10.00 7-8ft. $30.00 18-in. $12.00 8-9 ft. $38.00 24-in. $15.00 9-10 ft. $47.00 Platform Truck Missing Whoever knows the whereabouts of a platform truck, please have it returned to Randy Ussery, Environmental Services. (ext. 6038) December 1997 January 1998 GED Testingat WPCC ...... 1218 College Closed ...... 111 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1219 New Student Orientation...... 115 GED Testing at WPCC & WYI...... 1211 0 Registration for Spring Semester '98.. .. .I16 GED Testing at WYI...... 1211 1 GED Test at FCI...... I I6 Payment of tuition and GED Test at FCI...... I I7 fees for Spring 1998...... 1211 1 Late Registration - AddIDrop...... 1/7,8,9,12 SGA Christmas Party for Students...... 1 211 1 Classes Begin...... 1 17 Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester Trustees Meeting...... 1/12 10:OO a.m. - 7:00 p.m ...... 12/15, 16, 17 5: 1 5 p.m. Christmas Holiday Luncheon, GED Test at Impact...... 111 3 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LRC-120 ...... 12/16 GED Test at Impact...... 1 11 4 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 6 Martin Luther King Day...... 1 11 9 Classes End...... 1211 7 Pell, FSEOG, NCSIG GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 7 and Loan checks COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12/22-26 available at Bus.Office ...... 1 I21 GED Testing at WY I...... 112 1 GED Testing at WY I...... 1 122 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 123 GED Testing at WPCC...... 1 126 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact...... 1/29 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact...... 1/28
< WPCC Job Vacancies Student Senrkes Evening Schedule y
Week of Dec. 8 % Director of Media Services 1218 Larry Garrison, Director, Financial Aid Fbr additional information, contact Louise Austin at 438-60 7 8. 1219 Keith Conley, Coordinator Special Populations Students
12110 Susan Andrea, Coordinator, Disabled Student Services
1211 1 Jim Burnett, Dean Student Services 'F Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT , Welders Lenoir, NC FT Shipping & Receiving Conover, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FT/temp Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT After School Daycare Morganton, Longview, NC PTIFT Telecom Sys Serialization Engineer Morganton, NC FT Credit Manager Morganton, NC FT Apartment Program Specialist Morganton, NC PT Store Clerk-Clean Up Morganton, NC PT Teacher's Asst. Morganton, NC PT 0 Hour Teller - On Call Valdese, NC PT Sales ClerWCashier Morganton, NC PT Teacher I1 Lenoir, NC . PTItemp Site Manager Lenoir, NC PT Maintenance I Lenoir, NC PT Territory Sales Rep. Hickory, NC PT Driver I Lenoir, NC Intermittent Head Start Aide Lenoir, NC FTltemp Activity Specialist Drexel, NC PT Youth Director Hudson, NC PT Director of Media Services Morganton, NC FT PC Network Spc. Morganton, NC FT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SRERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 FACTS ABOUT THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP & OTHER BENEFITS OF THE TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1997
1. What is the HOPE Scholarship? The HOPE "Scholarship" is not technically a "scholarship." It is a tax credit available to eligible students during their first two years of postsecondary education. The tax credit covers 100 percent of the fist $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 percent of the second $1,000 during tht qualified period. The credit is non-refundable. 1
2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recogwed education credential (i.e. associate degree, automotive technician certificate, etc.). The student must be enrolled % at least half time.
3. When does it take effect? The HOPE tax credit applies for expenses paid after December 3 1, 1997, and for education provided in academic periods beginning afkr that date.
4. How long is it available? The tax credit is available for two tax years to those students who have not completed the first two years of postsecondary education.
5. What items are included in the tax credit? HOPE applies only to tuition and fees - not to books, dormitory costs, or other living expenses.
6. Does the tax credit affect my Pell Grant or other financial aid? The amount of tuition and fees covered by the HOPE tax credit is reduced by other grant and scholarship aid received. This includes scholarship fimds excluded from an individual's gross income, as well as federal grant aid such as Pell Grants. Example: If a student incurs $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant greater than $1,250, he is not eligible for the HOPE credit. Or, if a student is responsible for $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant of $700, the student is eligible for a tax credit of $550.
7. Are there any restrictions? Yes. Students convicted of a felony related to the possession or distribution of a controlled substance such as heroin or marijuana are not eligible. In addition, individual filers who earn income excess of $50,000 are ineligible, as are joint tax filers whose income exceeds $100,000. The tax credit is also reduced by certain other types of financial aid received by the student such as the Pell Grant.
8. How do I apply? Eligible individuals may claim the credit when they file their federal income tax forms for the 1998 Tax Year.
9. How does it work for part-time students? Students attending less than half time are not eligible for the HOPE tax credit. However they are eligible for the lifetime learning credit described on the next page.
1001 Burkemont Am* Morganton NC 28655-9978 .i P11ane 704/438-6000 1: TDD 704/438-6066 * Fax 704/438-6015 an equal opportunity institution 10. Do I have to file a separate IRS form or will it be part of the standard 10402 Details for the new programs are still being worked out, but it is likely that students filing for the tax credit will have to complete a separate tax schedule similar to those required for interest and dividend income or child care expenses. Final details may not be published until 1998.
11. Who administers the program? It appears that WPCC will be responsible for reporting the name, address, and tax payer identification number of the student, as well as for providing information relating to any other individual who might claim the student as a dependent for the purpose of filing for the HOPE tax credit. The College may be requind to document the net payments of qualified tuition and tuition incdby students eligible for HOPE. As stated in #lo, final details may not be published until 1998.
12. Where can I get more information about the HOPE tax credit? We encourage you to contact a tax professional to maximize the benefits you receive fiom the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You may fhd additional information on the Web site of the American Association of Community Colleges, http:llwww.aacc.nche.edu. WPCC will provide information to students as it comes available.
13. What are some of the other new educational tax benefits?
College juniors, seniors, graduate students, adults returning to college, and less than half-time students are eligible for a new lifetime learning tax credit. The credit is worth 20 percent of the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through the year 2002, and 20 percent of the first $10,000 in tuition and fees after that this credit is available for tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. Eligibility is phased out at the same income levels as the HOPE Scholarship. (Single-f11m over $50,000 and joint filers over $100,000 are ineligible.) The lifetime credit may not be claimed during the same year as the HOPE tax credit.
Section 127 of the IRS Code allows working adults to exclude mually fiom taxable income up to $5,250 in employer-provided assistance. The new law extends Section 127 for three years, retroactive fiom May 3 1, 1997. The benefit does not apply to graduate programs.
of SS. . . . Section 117 of the IRS Code excludes fiom taxable income funds received as a qualified scholarship, as well as tuition remission support for both graduate students and relatives of employees of colleges and universities. This benefit is unchanged fiom existing law.
A student may deduct up to $2,500 per year of interest on education loans for expenses of students enrolled in higher education. The maximum deduction is $1,000 in 1998, increasing in $500 increments each year until reaching $2,500. The deduction is allowed only for the first 60 months of interest payments. Months during which the loan is in deferral or forbearance do not count against the 60-month period. The deduction is effective on interest payments due and paid after December 3 1,1997. In the case of existing loans, interest payments qualifjl for deduction to the extent that the 60-month period has not expired. Eligibility for this deduction is phased out for single filers with incomes between $40,000 and $55,000, and for joint filers with incomes between $60,000 and $75,000.
* The preceding information was provided to Western Piedmont Community College by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The AACC granted permission to WPCC to copy or adapt the information. The College made several modifications to the information. December 11, 12, and 13 at 8:00 pm Adults: $7.00 December 14 at 3:OO pm Students/Seniors: $5.00 Old Rock School, Valdese Families: $15.00
CaU 874-01 76 for tickets Friday, December 1Zth Jeans Day* & Christmas sweatshirts 9:30 - 10:45 am--Refreshments and presents in LRC 120 Please come by and join in the fun!
If you would like to volunteer from 10-10:30 AM to help a child with their gift, please call Lisa at 6110.
*For a $1.00 donation, you may wear blue jeans to work. Please be aware that we have a professional image to maintain so 'Vress-up" your jeans as much as possible. T-shirts and sandals will not be allowd When wearingjeans, you must also wear a button designating your donation to ABC's for Kih. Published Weekly by WPCC's Marketing Office 1 December 15, 1997
The Book Cellar will be closed for the PTK Meetinq holidays from Dec. 22nd - Jan. 2nd. Tuesday, December 16, We will reopen on Jan. 5th. Happy Holidays! All newly inducted members please attend!
Social Science Club Meeting Mon., 1211 5,1:00 p.m., M275 Students For Christ Meets Mice Each Week Mondays at 12:OO p.m. in HH-23A Tuesdays at 12:OO p.m. in LRC-14 Fund-raising at Watkins Garden on I Broughton Hospital Campus Watkins Garden is well on its way to 1 completion at the Broughton grounds. You I may have your name or that special person's The Learning Lab will be closed for name permanently set in the walkway of the Garden by purchasing a brick for $50. To the Holidays from Dec. 22 - Jan. 2. contribute to this project, contact Marge We will reopen on Mon., Jan. 5. Livsey at 433-2143 or Joseph Downing at 438-6143.
An Equal Opportunity Institution The Office of Special Populations Students k now accepting applications for the Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker and Child Care Programs. Interested students should contact Keith Conley in HH- 7 76, or call 438-6043 / TDD 438-6066. "i
Sinale Parent I Dis~lacedHomemaker Proclram This program is open to single parents, single pregnant women and displaced homemakers enrolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or an applied science degree. Financial assistance with transportation costs, child care, tuition and books is provided to eligible students.
Students must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need. 3
Child Care Proaram This program subsidizes the cost of child care for student parents seeking a degree, diploma or a certificate. Parents are responsible for selecting their own child care provider. WPCCrs role is limited to assisting students find qualified child care and providing financial assistance. Students . must apply for federal student aid in order to determine financial need.
Attention Future Office Paraleqal Department Professionals! Position available for part-time clerical assistant. If you are planning a career in a business, Must have strong clerical and computer skills, medical, or legal office environment, WPCC particularly word processing, desktop publishing
invites you to join Collegiate Secretaries and database management. Must be available to F- International, an organization that can be helpful work 10 hours per week. Position available in funding your education and furthering your January 1998 through fall semester of 1998. career. This group is open to secretaries and all
future office professional students. If you are For application & additional information, contact a interested, contact Laura Gilliam at 438-5576 or Leslie McKesson (Carr Hall, Rm. 123) Vondra Evans at 430-7008. at 438-61 94 by December 1 5, 1997.
Take No t e. .. New office locations fw some in December 1997 Payroll the Natural Science & Engineering Department. Payroll checks will be distributed on Robert Jackson P-23 72/79/97beginning at 8:00 a.m. Peter Stragand P-20 instead of as noted in the Mike Kawai P-19 1211 8/97 Barbara Jones P-10 college calendar. * Odell Witherspoon P-10 December 1997 January 1998 Book Buy-Back for the Fall Semester College Closed...... 111 10:OO a.m. .7:00 p.m ...... 12/15. 16. 17 New Student Orientation ...... 115 Christmas Holiday Luncheon. Early registered students pay tuition...... 115 11:30 a.m. . 1:30 p.m. LRC-120...... 12116 Registration for Spring Semester '98 .....116 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 6 GED Test at FCI...... 116 Classes End...... 1 211 7 GED Test at FCI...... 117 GED Testing at Impact...... 1211 7 Late Registration .AddIDrop . .'. ... .117.8.9. 12 COLLEGE CLOSED...... 12/22-26 Classes Begin...... 117 Trustees Meeting...... 1/12 5:15 p.m. GED Test at Impact...... 1/13 GED Test at Impact...... 1 /14 Martin Luther King Day...... 1/19 Pell. FSEOG. NCSlG and Loan checks available at Bus.Office ...... 1/21 GED Testing at WYI...... 1/21 GED Testing at WYI...... 1 I22 GED Testing at WYI...... 1/23 GED Testing at WPCC...... 1/26 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact...... 1 I27 GED Testing at WPCC & Impact ...... 1/28
WPCC Job Vacancies Student Services Evening Schedule Week of Dec 15 Director of Media Services 1211 5 Larry Garrison. Director. Financial Aid Fbr additional information. contact Louise Austin at 438-60 78 . 12116 Keith Conley. Coordinator Special Populations Students .
12117 Judy Rice. Registrar Cooperative Education1 Job Placement News
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENT THIS WEEK
Cashiers, Stockpersons, Cleanup Morganton, NC FT/PT Welders Lenoir, NC FT Roller-Bonders-Gel Coater Morganton, NC FT Assembly Morganton, NC FTItemp Delivery and Stocking Valdese, NC PT Delivery Morganton, NC PT After School Daycare Morganton, Longview, NC PT/FT Credit Manager Morganton, NC FT Apartment Program Specialist Morganton, NC PT Store Clerk-Clean Up Morganton, NC PT Teacher's Asst. Morganton, NC PT Teacher I1 Lenoir, NC PTItemp Driver I Lenoir, NC Intermittent Head Start Aide Lenoir, NC FT/temp Activity Specialist Drexel, NC PT Youth Director Hudson, NC PT Director of Media Services Morganton, NC FT PC Network Spc. Morganton, NC FT Cable TV InstallerITechnician Morganton, NC FT Instrument Man (surveying) Valdese, NC FT/PT Early Childhood Specialist Lenoir, NC FT Peak Time Teller I Morganton, NC PT Youth Program Assistant I Lenoir, NC FT Habilitation Assistant Lenoir, Morg., NC PTFT
Habilitation Technician (live-in) Marion, NC FT ' Reception Morganton, NC FT Assembler, File Clerk Morganton, NC FT Office Profesional Old Fort Title Search Marion, NC
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES RON HIPPS OR SHERLENE STAMEY, ROOM 117, HILDEBRAND HALL - 438-6056 FACTS ABOUT THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP & OTHER BENEFITS OF THE TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1997
1. What is the HOPE Scholarship? The HOPE "Scholarship" is not technically a "scholarship." It is a tax credit available to eligible students during their frrst two years of postsecondary education. The tax credit covers 100 percent of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 percent of the second $ 1,000 during the qualified period. The credit is non-refundable.
2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized education credential (i.e. associate degree, automotive technician certificate, etc.). The student must be enrolled at least half time.
3. When does it take effect? The HOPE tax credit applies for expenses paid after December 3 1, 1997, and for education provided in academic periods beginning after that date.
4. How long is it available? The tax credit is available for two tax years to those students who have not completed the first two years of postsecondary education.
5. What items are included in the tax credit? HOPE applies only to tuition and fees - not to books, dormitory costs, or other living expenses.
6. Does the tax credit affect my Pell Grant or other financial aid? The amount of tuition and fees covered by the HOPE tax credit is reduced by other grant and scholarship aid received. This includes scholarship bdsexcluded from an individual's gross income, as well as federal grant aid such as Pell Grants. Example: If a student incurs $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant greater than $1,250, he is not eligible for the HOPE credit. Or, if a student is responsible for $1,250 in tuition and fees and receives a Pell Grant of $700, the student is eligible for a tax credit of $550.
7. Are there any restrictions? Yes. Students convicted of a felony related to the possession or distribution of a controlled substance such as heroin or marijuana are not eligible. In addition, individual filers who earn income excess of $50,000 are ineligible, as are joint tax filers whose income exceeds $100,000. The tax credit is also reduced by certain other types of financial aid received by the student such as the Pell Grant.
8. How do I apply? Eligible individuals may claim the credit when they file their federal income tax forms for the 1998 Tax Year.
9. How does it work for part-time students? Students attending less than half time are not eligible'for the HOPE tax credit. However they are eligible for the lifetime learning credit described on the next page.
1001 Burkemont Avenue * Morganton NC 28655-9978 Plmne 70$/438-6000* TDD 704/438-6066 * Fax 704/438-6015 an equal opportunity institution 10. Do I have to file a separate IRS form or will it be part of the standard 1040? Details for the new programs are still being worked out, but it is likely that students filing for the tax credit will have to complete a separate tax schedule similar to those required for interest and dividend income or chld care expenses. Final details may not be published until 1998.
11. Who administers the program? It appears that WPCC will be responsible for reporting the name, address, and tax payer identification number of the student, as well as for providing information relating to any other individual who might claim the student as a dependent for the purpose of filing for the HOPE tax credit. The College may be required to document the net payments of quahfled tuition and tuition incurred by students eligible for HOPE. As stated in #lo, final details may not be published mtil 1998.
12. Where can I get more information about the HOPE tax credit? We encourage you to contact a tax professional to maximize the benefits you receive from the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You may find additional information on the Web site of the American Association of Community Colleges, &&,/I-. WPCC will provide information to students as it comes available.
13. What are some of the other new educational tax benefits?
Credii College juniors, seniors, graduate students, adults returning to college, and less than half-time students are eligible for a new lifetime learning tax credit. The credit is worth 20 percent of the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through the year 2002, and 20 percent of the first $10,000 in tuition and fees after that this credit is available for tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. Eligibility is phased out at the same income levels as the HOPE Scholarship. (Single-filers over $50,000 and joint filers over $100,000 are ineligible.) The lifetime credit may not be claimed during the same year as the HOPE tax credit.
Exemwn of Em~lover-ProvidedAss- Section 127 of the IRS Code allows working adults to exclude annually fiom taxable income up to $5,250 in employer-provided assistance. The new law extends Section 127 for three years, retroactive from May 3 1, 1997. The benefit does not apply to graduate programs.
n of S- and T- . . . . Section 117 of the IRS Code excludes from taxable income funds received as a qualified scholarship, as well as tuition remission support for both graduate students and relatives of employees of colleges and universities. This benefit is unchanged from existing law.
S- of S- A student may deduct up to $2,500 per year of interest on education loans for expenses of students enrolled in higher education. The maximum deduction is $1,000 in 1998, increasing in $500 increments each year until reaching $2,500. The deduction is allowed only for the fust 60 months of interest payments. Months during which the loan is in deferral or forbearance do not count against the 60-month period. The deduction is effective on interest payments due and paid after December 3 1, 1997. In the case of existing loans, interest payments qualify for deduction to the extent that the 60-month period has not expired. Eligibility for this deduction is phased out for single filers with incomes between $40,000 and $55,000, and for joint filers with incomes between $60,000 and $75,000.
* The preceding information was provided to Western Piedmont Community College by the American Association of % Community Colleges (AACC). The AACC granted permission to WPCC to copy or adapt the information. The College made several modifications to the information. Northern Provinces of Franee Snecial
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DAY 1 DAY 5 DAY 8 Departure from Charlotte. PARlS TOURS, ST. MALO m On your last free day in Paris, Visit a local winery this morn- Paris City Tour D AY,2 PARlS we suggest that you explore ing on your way up the Louvre Museum Notre Dame Cathedral, which Normandy coast. En route Bateau-Mouche Cruise Ronjour! Welcome to Paris. Versailles Your Vogageur tour director was begun in 1163. The cathe- you'll enjoy picturesque coun- Chartres Cathedral will meet you; check you in at ' dral square is the point from try scenery. Arrive at the is- Loire Chateaux and your hotel, and introduce you which the distances along the land abbey of Mont-St.-Michel Winery Visit to the Metro system. The re- great highways radiating from for a guided tour. Continue on Mont-St.-Michel mainder of the day is free to Paris are measured. For the to the medieval walled-city of D-Day Beaches and relax or explore your new sur- artists among you, walk St. Malo with time to explore. Bayeux Tapestry roundings. through the Montmartre area, Dinner and overnight in St. Caen Cathedral & Rouen DAY 3 through the steep, narrow Malo. Cathedral PARIS lanes and precipitous stair- DAY 9 Giverny Europe's most romantic city ways befori arriving at Sacre- ST. MALO, DEAUVILLE Porterage of 1 Bag comes to life on your profes- ~oeurBasilica for in incom- Start the day with a visit to the sionally-guided sightseeing parable panorama over the Bayeux Tapestry, which de- tour. See the Eiffel Tower, city. inner and overnight in picts the Norman invasion of England. Then visit the D- * Paris 4 Tours 2 Notre Dame Cathedral, the Paris. St. Malo 1 Arc de Triomphe, the Latin DAY 6 Day beaches, cemetery, and - Deauville 1 Quarter, and more - includ- TOURS Caen Cathedral. Dinner and Giverny Area 1 ing an inside visit to the Lou- This morning you'll visit mag- overnight in Deauville. vre. This afternoon, you are nificent Versailles Palace, built DAY 10 free to stav inside the Louvre by Louis XIV, as well as the PARlS or stroll ;long the Champs ~rianonGardens.. Marvel at Enfitz! Your final day in France Group Organizers: the famous stained glass win- begins with a visit to Rouen Mary Charlotte Safford I Elysies. This evening enjoy an I , included Bateau-Mouche ride dows of Chartres Cathedral, en Cathedral followed by an in- I Raymond Goodfellow and Paris-by-Night drive. route to the Loire Valley. Stop cluded entrance to Monet's I home of Giverny. View the lily Departure City: DAY 4 in Tours for dinner and over- Charlotte PARIS night. ponds that inspired the Water Enjoy a full free day in Paris Lilies paintings. Dinner and Departure Date: DAY 7 today. We suggest that you visit TOURS overnight near Giverny. I June 8,1998 I A relaxed pace today as you the Picasso Museum or the DAY 11 Program Price: Orsay Museum. Spend the af- tour through the famous Return flight to the USA. 52,349* per person ternoon on the Ile St. Louis - Chateaux Region of France. double room accommodation which is a charming, tranquil Visit Azay-le Rideau and $2,169* per person village and see the discreet Chenonceau, with a picture triple room accommodation plaques bearing the names of stop at magnificent Chambord. I I Dinner and overnight in 'Prices listedatu baud on a such former residents as Mme. minimum group sin of 20 Curie and Voltaire. Dinner and Tours. passengers and am valid if paid overnight in Paris.
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