Meet Our Staff!


Office Hours
Monday – Thursday ........................8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday .............................................8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Services Provided

Admissions
Placement Assessment
Curriculum Programs
Academic Counseling

Career Counseling
College Transfer
Allied Health Admission Requirements
Personal Counseling
Disability Services
International Students
 
Veteran Services
University Center



Statement of Purpose
It is the purpose of Counseling/Admissions to provide support services that assist students in
applying to the college successfully and achieving their educational, career, social, and other goals.


Counseling and Admissions Office
Meet the Staff

James Fowler James F. Fowler, Dean of Students

James is a Counselor and Dean in the Counseling/Admissions Office. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. Degree in Psychology and a M.A.Ed. in Counseling. James is available to assist students with admissions, transfer, personal, and career counseling questions. Additionally he is the admission specialist for International students. Please contact him at extension 265, email jfowler@sccnc.edu, or visit him in A Building, Room 124.
   
Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts, Admissions Specialist

Julia Roberts is an Admissions Specialist in the Counseling/Admissions Office. She is a graduate of Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia with B.B.A. degrees in Management and Marketing. She is certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator. Julia is currently working toward her M.Ed. in Counseling at UNC-Pembroke. She is available to assist students with admissions, dual enrollment, program changes, placement testing, and career exploration. Please contact her at extension 327, email jroberts@sccnc.edu, or visit her in A Building, Room 122.

   
Olivia Lewis

Olivia Lewis, Recruiter

Olivia is a 2004 Psychology graduate of Campbell University. Upon graduation Olivia was a Secondary Special Education teacher, for the Harnett County School System. After leaving the classroom, in 2006, she worked in the Office of Admissions at Cape Fear Community College until she came aboard at SCC in the Spring of 2008. Olivia’s responsibilities include organizing strategies and programs for student recruitment, interacting with prospective students, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and organizing new student orientation. Olivia looks forward to working with each of you. Please contact her at extension 400, email olewis@sccnc.edu, or visit her in A Building, Room 125A.

   
Shirley Floyd, Admissions Specialist

Shirley is an Admission Specialist in the Counseling and Admissions Office. She is a graduate of Kentucky State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University. Shirley provides admission services for all new students to include placement assessment, assessment interpretation, program advisement referrals and registration. Please contact her at extension 363, email her at sfloyd@sccnc.edu, or visit her in A Building, Room 100.

   
Danny Ray Allen, Evening Operations Coordinator

Danny graduated with an AA degree in Criminal Justice from Richmond Community College in 1979 and a BSAS degree from Pembroke State University in Sociology/Criminal Justice in 1981. Danny served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1972 to August 2000. He retired as a Master Sergeant (E8). Danny has also worked at the Sampson County Schools Alternative Program as Social Studies Teacher. Then he worked at Mount Olive College in Wilmington as a recruiter, admissions representative, and assessment counselor. Danny enjoys sports, especially college level. His favorite college basketball team is UNC Tarheels. His favorite college football team is Alabama Crimson Tide. His Favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan. Please contact him at extension 332, email dallen@sccnc.edu, or visit him in the Cartrette Building, Room 124.

New Students

How to Get Started

  1. Complete and submit an application for admission to SCC. Applications can also be printed and submitted to: Southeastern Community College, Records Office, PO Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28742.
  2. Submit an official high school or GED transcript.
  3. Take the placement assessment in the Counseling Center located in the “A” Building. SAT or ACT scores may substitute.

Returning Students

How to Get Started

  1. Update an application for admission to SCC. Applications can also be printed and submitted to: Southeastern Community College, Records Office, PO Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28742.
  2. Submit an official high school or GED transcript, if not on file. If you have not been in enrolled at SCC for a period of time, you may need to resubmit your high school transcript.
  3. The placement assessment may be required for some majors. Discuss your situation with an Admissions and Counseling staff member.

Transfer Students

How to Get Started

  1. Complete and submit an application for admission to SCC. Applications can also be printed and submitted to: Southeastern Community College, Records Office, PO Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28742.
  2. Submit an official high school or GED transcript.
  3. Submit official college transcript(s).
  4. The placement assessment may be required for some majors.

Once SCC receives your official college transcript, it will be evaluated by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. You will receive a copy of the evaluation document. The document will indicate how the courses from another college or university will transfer to SCC.

High School Students

How to Get Started

  1. Complete and submit an application for admission to SCC. Applications can also be printed and submitted to: Southeastern Community College, Records Office, PO Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28742.
  2. Submit an official high school transcript if you have an SAT Math score of 450 or higher, SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher, and/or SAT Writing score of 480 or higher.
  3. Take the placement assessment in the Counseling Center located in the “A” Building, if needed. SAT or ACT scores may substitute.

For more information about courses available to high school students, click on the Dual Enrollment link.

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*There is no charge for tuition to NC residents who are sixty-five (65)
years of age or older; however, they must pay student fees.

*High school students enrolled in Huskins and Learn and Earn
courses are exempt from paying tuition and student fees. High
school students taking Dual Enrollment classes are exempt from
paying tuition, but must pay student fees.

*Note: Tuition is determined by the North Carolina General Assembly
and is subject to change without notice.



Southeastern Community College Counseling Services
Career Counseling

Choosing a Major

What are you going to do for the rest of your life?

Not sure? That’s okay. Many students enter college without a definite major. And many students who enter college with a major, change it during the course of their studies.

Don’t panic! Assistance is available to you. Southeastern Community College offers career counseling FREE of charge.

You can complete the Career Key online at www.cfnc.org or the Self Directed Search, which is available in the Admissions/Counseling Office. Both are free of charge and easy to use. A counselor will be happy to discuss the results with you and help you take the next step.



What Career Resources are Available Online?

There are numerous career resources available on the Internet. Below are links to great web sites that can provide you with additional information on career planning. SCC Counseling Services does not own or maintain the following web sites. We provide links as a service to SCC students. These links open in a new browser window.

Individual Assessment Resources
These links provide additional information to help you investigate your career interests.

Choices Planner by Bridges
You will need to create a free account through CFNC. Bridges tools provide the latest available information on career, school, and program with easy-to-use tabs and connections to related careers and programs.
https://www1.cfnc.org/Career_Center/CFNC_Bridges_Tools/_default.aspx

Personality Type/MBTI
May help you to identify your general life style and your style in certain fields of activity.
http://www.typefocus.com/

Keirsey Temperament Sorter
Helps you identify your temperament type. This will provide you with clues to careers of your interest.
http://keirsey.com

Work Interest Quiz
Helps you know what type of work you enjoy doing.
www.myfuture.com/toolbox/workinterest.html

Career Exploration Resources
These links provide additional information to help you investigate your career interests.

America's Career InfoNet
Career Education
Major Resources Kit
NC Health Careers
NC SOICC
NCSU's Career Center
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Princeton Review
Salary Information
SDS Code Explanation
UNC-W's Career Center

Career Voyages - This website is a collaboration between the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.

If you have questions or would like to make an appointment with Angie Uhl-Kalev, call 910/642-7141 ext. 263 or send an email to auhlkalev@sccnc.edu.


Veteran Services
The State Approving Agency approves Southeastern Community College for students who are eligible under the Veterans Education and Assistance Act. Students eligible for veterans’ benefits should follow the procedures outlined below.

1. Select a program and apply for admissions to the College. All admissions requirements must be completed before application for veterans’ benefits can be processed. This includes the submission and evaluation of all transcripts for prior training.
2. Notify the Veterans Affairs Office of intent to apply for veterans benefits. Application for veteran benefits can be submitted online at www.gibill.va.gov. The following documents are required:
a. VA Form 22-1990, Application for Benefits for new applications or VA Form 22-1995 for veterans with prior training.
b. A copy of the DD-214 (Report of Separation form Service) or veterans’ certification number if a veteran has had prior training.
3. Contact the Veterans Affairs Office after registration has been completed to ensure that all DVA documents and enrollment data are correct.

Disabled veterans attending under Vocational Rehabilitation must have the approval of a counselor at the USVA before payment of benefits may be authorized.Members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard are eligible under Chapter 1606 or 1607 (New GI Bill) to receive benefits while attending Southeastern Community College. Contact the Registrar, Sylvia Tart, at 910.642.7141 ext. 249 or start@sccnc.edu for details.

College Transfer
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AA, AS, AFA – Which one should I choose?

Associate in Art
This degree program provides a general education for students who wish to continue their studies at a four-year institution. It promotes a comprehensive view of the liberal arts with an appropriate balance of knowledge in the humanities, fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. Graduates may major in a variety of fields, may choose to begin a career in business or industry, or may undertake further specialized training.

Associate in Fine Arts
This degree program is designed for students who have selected art as a life-long interest or career. Graduates will be able to transfer to art programs at four-year institutions or pursue careers in their area of specialization. The program gives students basic understanding and skills in solving technical problems and in developing motivation, self-discipline, and creative flexibility. Offerings in theory and technique are available.

Associate in Science
This degree program provides a concentration in mathematics and physical and life sciences for university curricula requiring such a background. While this program emphasizes critical analysis and the judgmental skills inherent in the disciplines of science and mathematics, the curriculum also promotes an understanding and appreciation of the arts and humanities.

What do I do once I earn my Associate Degree?

After completing an Associate’s Degree at Southeastern Community College, many students transfer to a four year institution to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in their chosen field of study. It is important for students to be aware of the transfer process to ensure a smooth transition from Southeastern to another institution.

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System. There are also 21 private colleges and universities that endorse the CAA. The CAA ensures that up to 64 community college credits transfer to the participating colleges and universities.

How Do I Transfer?
To begin the transfer process, talk to a counselor at SCC as soon as you start taking classes. Next, research different colleges or universities in which you may be interested. Be sure that the schools offer the major in which you are interested. Talk to a counselor in the Admissions/Counseling Office of the schools to which you wish to transfer. Find out their process and their requirements. No two schools will be identical. Keep a record of each school’s requirements. Schedule a visit to the colleges to see the campuses firsthand. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review financial aid options. Apply to two or three colleges, making sure that you meet their deadlines. You will need official transcripts from your high school and SCC. You can request them from your high school guidance counselor and from SCC’s Registrar’s Office.

When Should I Start the Transition?
Students should start the transfer process as soon as they enter SCC. It is important that students are adequately prepared for the transfer.

Finding the Right School

When researching schools, consider the following:

  • degrees programs and majors
  • admission requirements
  • total costs
  • financial aid
  • transfer of credits
  • location
  • size of campus
  • housing options
  • application deadlines
  • student life
  • extracurricular activities

Students can research NC colleges and universities online at www.cfnc.org. Click on “College Fair.”

Students can apply to colleges and universities in North Carolina at www.cfnc.org. Click on “Online Applications.”

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System. There are also 21 private colleges and universities that endorse the CAA. The CAA ensures that up to 64 community college credits transfer to the participating colleges and universities.

Students may view the courses approved for transfer in the SCC Catalog on page 331.

The CAA includes two college transfer programs: the Associate in Arts (AA) degree and the Associate in Science (AS) degree. The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) will transfer, but students may be required to complete additional general education courses at the university.

Bilateral Articulation Agreements

In addition to the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, Southeastern Community College has bilateral agreements with the following universities:

UNC-Charlotte
Electrical Engineering Technology
Contact Dr. Tariquel Hague at 910/642-7141 Ext. 228 or thague@sccnc.edu

NC State University
Environmental Science Technology
Contact Rebecca Westbrooks at 910/642-7141 Ext. 291or rwestbrooks@sccnc.edu
Forest Management Technology
Contact John Robards at 910/642-7141 Ext. 332 or jrobards@sccnc.edu

UNC- Wilmington
Early Childhood Technology
Contact Terri Merritt at 910/642-7141 Ext. 356 or merrittt@uncw.edu

Fayetteville State University
Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Nursing
Contact Darnette Hall at 910/672-1495 or dhall01@uncfsu.edu
Elementary Education
Contact Shari Willis at 910/672-1607 or swillis@uncfsu.edu

UNC-Greensboro
ADN, Business Administration, Business Administration/Banking and Finance, Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Computer Information Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Early Childhood Education, Office Systems Technology, and Medical Laboratory Technology
Contact UNC-G at 336/334-5946

Policy for Admission of International Students

In addition to a completed application, including transcripts from high school and previous colleges attended (translated into English), an applicant’s folder must contain:

• Minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (one of the below):

Internet Based—78
Paper Based—547
Computer Based—210
• Affidavit of Support (I-134) completed by the sponsor.

Students are admitted once the above documents are received and the I-20 form (Immigration and Naturalization) is completed. If a student visa is not issued or if the college is notified by Immigration and Naturalization Service’s of other problems, students will be asked to withdraw from the college.

All other admissions procedures, such as required placement assessment, are also applicable to international students.

For further information, interested persons should contact the Dean of Students at (910) 642-7141, ext. 265.

RN to BSN Programs

Check the web sites below to find an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program that meets your needs. All of these programs are nationally accredited by the National League for Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Most of these programs are designed to accommodate RNs who are currently working. Check their web sites to find detailed information regarding scheduling, costs, academic requirements, online or on-campus options, and more.

Fayetteville State University
www.uncfsu.edu
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
www.uncfsu.edu/nursing

UNC – Pembroke
www.uncp.edu
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 2837
www.uncp.edu/nursing

UNC - Wilmington
www.uncwil.edu
School of Nursing
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
www.uncw.edu/son/index.htm

For a complete list of RN to BSN programs go towww.cfnc.org. Click on “Career Center,” “Nursing Careers,” and “RN to BSN.”

Also check www.cfnc.org for scholarship information. Click on “Paying for College” and “Scholarships and Grants.”

Personal Counseling

Why See a Counselor?

Counselors are trained professionals who can respond to your concerns in an objective and nonjudgmental manner. The counseling relationship is unique in that it provides an environment in which you can speak freely, privately and confidentially.

Some of the most common problems for which students seek help include the following:

~ Difficulty concentrating or completing academic tasks
~ Family or relationship problems
~ Issues of grief and loss
~ Difficulty managing stress
~ Adjustment concerns
~ Relating with peers
~ Coping with academic pressures and problems
~ Lack of motivation
What Should I Know About the Counseling Session(s)?

The majority of students is seen for short-term counseling on a limited basis and may engage in as many as one to three counseling sessions. Students who need on-going, therapeutic counseling are referred to an outside agency. Counseling information is confidential and will be released only with the student's permission.

Session length is typically 45 minutes to one hour. However, duration and frequency may vary depending on the student's specific needs.

How Do I Contact a Counselor?

Students may access personal development and referral services in a variety of ways. A student may be referred by faculty, staff, self, or other student, and may walk in, call, or email a counselor to receive services. Counseling is available in person, over the phone, or by email for on-line counseling. .

In case of an emergency, call 911 or Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services at 910.738.5261.

Are the Sessions Confidential?

The content of counseling sessions, as well as information about students who seek counseling, are kept strictly confidential. Information is released only with the student's permission. The counselor will inform you of any general limitation to confidentiality.

Benefits from Counseling

The counseling process is an educational experience. A student not only learns more about himself/herself but also may learn new skills to cope with personal, social, and academic demands. Below are some examples of what students may gain from personal development counseling:

~ Improved communication and interpersonal skills
~ Greater self-acceptance and self-esteem
~ Increased confidence and decision-making skills
~ Ability to manage stress effectively

Emergency and Referral Contact

In case of an emergency or crisis, call 911 or Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services at 910.738.5261.
SCC’s counselors provide personal development and referral services for currently enrolled SCC students. Other individuals seeking personal assistance may contact one of the following local resources.

Community Resources

Families First provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
910.642.5996

Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services
910.738.5261

Vocational Rehabilitation
910.642.5406

 
Allied Health Admission Requirements