Cultural Events
The Performing Arts Series brings the finest in performing artists to the
community at affordable prices. Recent offerings have included The Platters,
actresses Shirley Jones and Anna Maria Alberghetti, The Count Basie Orchestra,
the Broadway musical Brigadoon , and classical musicians.
Actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller and feminist leader Gloria Steinem
have presented programs at SCC. The college s free T. Elbert Clemmons Series
has brought to Columbus County such notable speakers as author Maya Angelou,
astronaut William Thornton, and oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau, as
well as other experts in a wide variety of fields.
An African-American dance troupe, storyteller Lloyd Wilson, and a Jamaican-style
Jonkonnv festival have been featured in recent black history celebrations
at SCC.
SCC also hosts a weekly show on the county s cable television local
access channels. The program, SCC Presents, showcases groups, events and
services of interest to the community.
Guest Speakers
College faculty and staff visit area schools on request to provide special
talks and programs in their areas of expertise.
As a community service, Southeastern also shares its talented faculty
and staff with community and civic organizations at no cost. The group
of speakers is versed in a variety of topics. For information on guest
speakers, call the Office of Instructional Services at 642-7141.
Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
SCC currently has JTPA contracts for two projects. The Individual Referral
program, funded by the Cape Fear Council of Governments, provides counseling
and financial support for approximately 30 vocational or technical students
annually. The program pays costs of tuition, fees and insurance as well
as allowances for books, travel and/or child care. Upon completion of training,
students are assisted in securing employment.
The Employment and Skills Training Center, funded by the Department
of Community Colleges and the Cape Fear Council of Governments, provides
assessment skills training and job placement for HRD and Individual Referral
participants.
Off-Campus Educational Programs
Continuing Education
SCC constantly strives to make classes and programs accessible throughout
the county. Classes are offered in places such as the Columbus County and
Whiteville school systems facilities, rescue squad facilities, fire departments,
industrial training centers, business locations, churches, community centers,
and, on special occasions, private homes. The courses offered in an off-campus
setting fall under the same criteria as do classes being offered on campus.
Columbus County Industries
The Columbus Country Industries, located in downtown Whiteville, is a public
non-profit organization offering vocational and personal development programs
for mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, and physically disabled adults
sixteen (16) years of age or older who cannot maintain competitive employment
and/or function effectively in the community. SCC provides instructors
who teach consumer education and community living skills.
The program has been in existence since 1974. It is a sub-division of
Southeastern Regional Mental Health and is associated with the North Carolina
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as well as with SCC. For information
call SCC s Instructional Services Office at 642-7141.
Programs for High School Students
Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students
The Dual Enrollment Program at SCC allows students to take college courses
while they are still in high school. Courses may be taken during the day
or at night as long as those courses don t interfere with the students
regular high school courses. High school students enrolled in community
college courses are exempt from paying tuition for these courses.
The sole purpose of this program is to provide expanded educational
opportunities and additional educational enrichment experiences for high
school students. In no way does it supplant the opportunities and experiences
available at the high schools.
Credit earned at SCC by a qualifying student is entered on a college
transcript at Southeastern. College transfer courses may also be transferred
to other two- and four-year institutions.
High school students may be concurrently enrolled in courses at SCC
subject to the following conditions:
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Dual-enrollment students must be at least 16 years old.
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Enrollment of a qualifying student in a course of instruction at Southeastern
Community College will be considered or recommended only when such a course
is not offered or will not be offered prior to the student s graduation
at the local high school.
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A dual enrollment application form must be completed and submitted for
each quarter the student seeks to qualify for enrollment at SCC. The form
must be signed by the student s parent or legal guardian, school principal,
system superintendent, and the admissions officer at SCC. Forms are available
at local high schools.
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A student must be enrolled in at least three high school courses and must
be making appropriate progress toward graduation as determined by the high
school principal. Students who enroll under these agreements are classified
as special credit, i.e., a student who does not have to complete all admission
requirements and is not working toward a degree but wants to take individual
credit courses. These students may enroll in most courses, except for the
following restrictions:
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English High school students wishing to enroll in ENG 101 or 111 should
have completed junior English (the third year of high school English instruction)
and must take SCC s English placement test before registration.
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Reading Students must take SCC s reading placement test before registering
for either Reading 91 or Reading 101.
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Mathematics Ordinarily, a dually-enrolled student should have the prerequisites
specified in the catalog for any math course. However, if a student can
show that he/she would be more properly placed in a higher level course
than the one indicated by his or her transcript, the student may be permitted
to enroll with the permission of the instructor.
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Natural Resources Dually-enrolled students should be interviewed by the
division dean and faculty to determine their past experience and academic
work prior to enrollment in any recreation course except for REC 100.
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Social Sciences High school students enrolled at SCC may take history and
foreign language courses and some humanities courses. They are not admitted
to sociology, psychology or philosophy courses.
Talent Search
Educational Talent Search is federally funded by the United States Department
of Education. The program s purpose is to promote high school graduation
and postsecondary enrollment. The counselors work in 12 schools throughout
Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties and serve 850 students through
counseling, workshops, and tutoring. They assist students in career and
college planning and in securing financial aid for educational expenses.
They provide college tours and cultural enrichment activities.
Although Talent Search serves sixth through twelfth grade students primarily
in area schools, the program is also available to assist persons who have
dropped out of high school or college and want to re-enter the educational
system. For more information, call 642-7141 or 642-0133.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally-funded program designed to develop academic
success skills in 100 high school students working below their potential,
to help prepare them for college. Summer and academic-year sessions are
held for students who are promoted to the ninth grade and who meet federal
program requirements.
Students take classes in English, mathematics, science, and reading
on the SCC campus. Students also take classes in literature, foreign language
and computer literacy. Elective courses in physical education, music and
art round out the program. Students are assisted with part-time jobs through
JTPA (Job Training Program Act). Graduates of the program may take curriculum
courses at Southeastern Community College during the summer. The Upward
Bound Program will pay for six hours of tuition plus books and supplies.
During the academic school year, various cultural and educational activities
are planned. Tutoring is provided for students who have difficulty with
their high school courses.
Pre-college counseling is provided for high school seniors in the program,
and counselors help students in applying to college and for financial aid.
Participants in the Upward Bound Program receive a stipend each month
to help defray their transportation expenses. Nutritious meals are provided
during the 6-week summer program. For further information, call 642-7141.
