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15 Feb

Mayor David Smith to offer views on Asheboro’s growth

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsAsheboro City Council, City of Asheboro, David Smith, Randolph Community College, Shah Ardalan

Mayor David Smith, waving along the rail, takes part in a past Asheboro Christmas parade. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO – Mayor David Smith of Asheboro will provide his impressions of the city’s direction during a program for the community next week as his fourth term in office winds down this year. Smith will provide a presentation “Asheboro Transformed: Building a Better Future in a Time of Change” on Wednesday (Feb. 19) on the Randolph Community College campus. “It’s incredibly valuable to spend time looking back on the projects and innovations that the City of Asheboro has undertaken during my time…

28 Jan

Controlled burn means progress for Randolph CC, training for firefighters in Liberty

Bob SuttonFeatures, NewsLiberty, Randolph Community College, Scott Kidd, Shah Ardalan

Firefighters pose in front of the house in Liberty at Saturday’s controlled burn on Randolph Community College’s new property. (Liberty Fire Department) LIBERTY — A controlled burn of a building on Randolph Community College’s Liberty campus served multiple purposes Saturday. The event marked a step in the plan to further develop RCC’s Liberty property. Shah Ardalan, president of RCC, called the event part of the process in moving toward the college’s mission. “This controlled burn is more than a training exercise,” Ardalan said. “It is a tangible representation of our commitment to Access and Success for Randolph County and beyond.…

02 Aug

Randolph Community College to offer tours, financial aid guidance

Bob SuttonNewscommencement, Franklinville, Randolph Community College, Shah Ardalan

ASHEBORO – Campus tours will be offered as part of information sessions to prepare Randolph Community College students for the start of the new school year. Next week’s session is slated for 4-7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Ave. in Asheboro. In addition to tours, assistance will be provided regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. New and returning students are welcome. “These initiatives are crucial in providing our prospective and returning students with the comprehensive support and guidance they need to embark on their academic journey with confidence,”…

04 Mar

Randolph Community College gears up for growth with strategic plan

Bob SuttonNewsDarrell Frye, Filmore York, Linda Brown, Randolph Community College, Randolph County Board of Commissioners, Shah Ardalan, Town of Liberty

Linda Brown of Randolph Community College makes a presentation to Randolph County commissioners, from left, Kenny Kidd, interim county manager Will Massie, chairman Darrell Frye, David Allen and Hope Haywood. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Randolph Community College could be on the move in a variety of ways. RCC’s strategic plan includes the possibility of an additional campus and offering of emerging programs. “We believe that by aligning our instruction and training with the evolving needs of industries, we can empower our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing job market,” RCC president Shah Ardalan…

28 Sep

RCC president Ardalan takes part in signing event for AdvanceNC charter

Randolph RecordNewsAdvanceNC charter, Brian Biggs, Darrell Frye, Dave Craven Jr., Randolph Community College, Shah Ardalan

SANFORD – Randolph Community college president Dr. Shah Ardalan took part in last week’s ceremony at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford for a signing event for the AdvanceNC charter. Nine other community colleges are among the partners. Gov. Roy Cooper participated as well. The consortium recently applied for funding and designation of central North Carolina as an Economic Development Administration “Tech Hub.” If successful, the proposed project — known as the Central Carolina Cleantech Hub (C3H) — will strengthen the region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy critical clean energy technologies. Several university and workforce boards are also involved…

22 May

Incoming RCC president put new jobs on radar

Bob SuttonNewsRandolph Community College, Shah Ardalan

Shah Ardalan is RCC’s new president. ASHEBORO – Dr. Shah Ardalan has been looking for a new venture in education and he found it with Randolph Community College. He was named as the seventh president of the school earlier this month. Ardalan will come from Lone Star College-University Park in Houston. He has been president there since 2012. But RCC wasn’t his only potential destination. Ardalan has been a finalist for at least two other college presidencies the past several years, including a candidate for a similar position in Wisconsin this spring. About a week prior to visiting Asheboro for…