SCC plays an active role in the continuing education/life-long learning of the citizens of Columbus County. They college’s Workforce and Community Development Division provides the following educational opportunities:
Workforce Continuing Education Training programs are designed to provide instructional opportunities for individuals seeking to gain new or upgrade current job-related skills. Programs can be delivered as a single course or bundled as a series of courses that provide instruction around skill competencies that lead to an industry-recognized credential (licensure, certification, renewal, registry listing) or meets local workforce labor needs.
The Human Resources Development (HRD) program provides skills assessment services, employability skills training, and career development counseling to unemployed and underemployed adults. HRD courses address six core components: assessment of an individual’s assets and limitations; development of a positive self-concept; development of employability skills; development of communication skills; development of problem-solving skills; and awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace.
Basic Skills Programs are provided for students with low basic education skills in writing, reading, math, and computer literacy. Integrated education and training is provided to low-skilled adults, individuals with disabilities, literacy program participants, out-of-school youth, ex-offenders, and English language acquisition students. Students receive instruction and support as they complete the requirements for a nationally recognized high equivalency diploma.
Community Service programs provide courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual’s cultural, civic, and personal growth.
SCC awards continuing education units (CEUs) for non-credit occupational extension courses. CEUs will be awarded for non-credit courses satisfactorily completed on the basis of one CEU for each 10 hours of instruction. Fractions of CEUs will be awarded; thus, a student completing a 24-hour course will earn 2.4 CEUs. CEUs will not be awarded to students who fail to satisfactorily complete a course.
Students enrolling in continuing education courses will have a permanent transcript on file at Southeastern Community College which lists all non-credit training taken through the college.
The following procedures must be followed in order for official transcripts to be released:
Adults 18 years of age or older and not enrolled in a secondary school may be admitted to continuing education classes. A minor, age 16 and 17, may enroll in Continuing Education course sections at SCC subject to the following:
The provisions within statue and code provide Workforce Continuing Education the ability to effectively respond to workforce training impacting minors, age 16 or 17, whether through the high school directly (juniors and seniors within an approved Workforce Continuing Education Career and College Promise pathway) or within the community broadly.
Minors, 16 and 17 years old, enrolling in Basic Skills classes must officially withdraw from public school and obtain a Minor Applicant form from appropriate public school personnel, and attend a required pre-enrollment meeting with the basic skills recruiter/HSE examiner. Both student and parent/legal guardian must be in attendance. To schedule an appointment, call (910) 788-6432.
A course schedule is published and made available to the public prior to the beginning of each semester. Courses which begin during a semester are announced through the media. Up-to-date schedule information may be obtained by calling the Workforce & Community Development Division at the college and/or accessing the class schedule (www.sccnc.edu/).
Many continuing education courses and services are provided on the main campus. Other classes are conducted in surrounding communities or within a particular business or industry in Columbus County. Almost any course can and will be organized in specific geographical area of the county when a sufficient number of citizens indicate an interest in having a class brought to a particular location.
Although course descriptions for most continuing education offerings are not provided in this publication, examples of the types of courses that are offered are listed. Specific course descriptions are furnished upon request. Courses, in addition to those listed in this publication, may be offered to meet expressed needs of the community when evidence of these needs is presented to the college.
Fee Schedule
$70 for 0-24 hours of instruction
$125 for 25-50 hours of instruction
$180 for 51 or more of instruction
Personal Interest (Community Service)
All personal interest classes are self-supporting. People enrolling in these courses are required to pay registration fees which are based on instructional costs associated with each class.
Additional Fee Information
*Registration fees and supply costs associated with continuing education classes and/or seminars are subject to change without notice.
In special cases, students may be responsible for purchasing supplies and materials for continuing education classes. Books and many supplies are available through the college bookstore.
The State Board of Community Colleges Code specifies the conditions for registration fee refunds for occupational extension classes:
The purpose of the Adult Basic Education program is to provide instruction to those individuals who are functioning below a ninth-grade level. Instruction covers the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, reading, digital literacy, and oral and written communication. Upon the completion of ABE-level courses, the individual should be equipped to enter the High School Equivalency Preparation program. For more information, interested persons should contact the Basic Skills Program at (910) 788-6326 or (910) 788-6432.
The purpose or the Adult Secondary Education program is to prepare individuals for the official High School Equivalency test and enhance workplace employability skills. Instruction covers digital literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, reading, and language arts.
There are no registration fees. All materials have been specifically prepared for adults with emphasis on individual needs and interests. Off-campus sites are located throughout the county. The High School Equivalency Preparation program is available online to individuals who qualify.
For more information, interested persons should contact the Basic Skills Program at (910) 788- 6326 or (910) 788-6432.
Those receiving an acceptable passing score on all sections of the HSE test will receive a High School Equivalency Diploma awarded by the State Board of Community Colleges. The sections of the HSE test are: Reasoning through Language Arts; Reading; Mathematical Reasoning; Social Studies; and Science. The test is given approximately every month. North Carolina has adopted three different high school equivalency diploma options. These tests are offered as a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Pencil-Based Testing (PBT).
$10.75 per test or (PBT) $75 or $15 per test.
Accommodations are available for test takers with diagnosed disabilities that include, but are not limited to:
HSE test is accepted as a valid means of awarding a high school diploma. Most employers and training programs accept HSE in the same manner as traditional high school diplomas. In addition, students may enroll in any community college program with the HSE diploma. Universities will accept HSE graduates after they meet other admission requirements. Students usually complete their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year school. Certain branches of the military will also accept HSE graduates while some branches may have additional requirements.
Adults who have not completed high school may take the HSE test at SCC.
SCC provides instruction for individuals with developmental disabilities at sites throughout Columbus County. Individuals enrolled in this program learn the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, reading, technology, and oral and written communication. At the same time instructors are preparing students for employment and economic self-sufficiency. For more information, interested persons should contact the Basic Skills Program at (910) 788-6326 or
(910) 788-6432.
The English Language Acquisition Program is designed for individuals whose native language is not English. These classes include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition, instructions on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation and may include workforce training. Interested students are encouraged to enroll in the Basic Skills program in the college’s Basic Skills Lab (B-103) and at locations throughout Columbus County.
Occupational extension courses are designed to provide training in a specific area. These courses may teach a new skill or upgrade present skills, leading to job promotion, supplemental income, or employment. Instructional activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Healthcare Pathways include: Certified Professional Coders Exam Prep Medical Billing & Coding (CPT & ICD-10) Medical Office Assistant, Medical Terminology, Medication Aide Exam Prep (Adult Group Home) Medication Aide Exam Prep (Skilled Nursing) Nurse Aide I & II, Nurse Aide I Refresher, Nurse Aide II Competency Evaluation (Refresher) Ophthalmic Assistant, Personal Home Care Aide Pharmacy Technology, and Pharmacy Technology Exam Prep
General Workforce Training: Accounting Banking Bartending, Career Readiness Certificate, Construction Trades (Masonry, HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry) Culinary Arts, DSS Caseworker Phase I & II Effective Teacher Training Grant Writing, and Sign Language Small Engine Repair Spanish Welding/Pipefitting
Computer Skills: Computer Programming Digital Photography, Intro to Computers & Microsoft Office Applications Intro to PC Maintenance, QuickBooks Social Media Web Design,
Industrial Training: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) General Industry Forklift, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) SCC Manufacturing Technician Welding
Instructor-Facilitated On-Line Learning: Accounting & Finances Business and Management Computer Applications Computer Fundamentals Grant Writing/Non-Profit Healthcare & Medical Languages, and Teaching and Education Veterinary Assistant Writing and Publishing
SCC’s Customized Training Program (CTP) provides education, training and support services for new, expanding and existing business and industry in Columbus County. The goal is to foster and support three key aspects of a company’s well-being:
In an effort to meet the supervisory and managerial needs of business and industry, a progressive program in management development training is offered by SCC. Emphasis is placed on improving the competency of supervisory and mid-management personnel as well as on developing the potential of persons interested in becoming supervisors. Programs are tailored to meet local needs and are conducted on the campus or within an individual plant or organization.
Topics/programs include the following: Leadership Development Communication Skills, ISO 9000, Team Building Quality, Problem Solving
Instructor-facilitated on-line courses are designed to provide opportunities to update personal/professional skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at one’s own convenience and/or pace.
Course offerings through the Education to Go site include, but are not limited to, the following categories: Computer Fundamentals, Computer Applications, Business and Management, Grant Writing/Non Profit, Healthcare, Languages Networking/Troubleshooting, Veterinary Assistant, Writing and Publishing, Teaching and Education
SCC also offers courses in EMS, Healthcare and Volunteer Management through the college’s Moodle site.
Courses are designed to prepare competent entry-level EMS personnel in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains required for the pre-hospital emergency setting. Courses include, but are not limited to, the following: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, International Trauma Life Support
Courses are designed to encompass the total spectrum of the Emergency Rescue Technician Program.
Courses include, but are not limited to, the following: Technical Rescuer, Technical Rescuer (Vehicle), Technical Rescuer (Ropes, Trench, Structural Collapse, Water Rescue, Confined Space, and Machinery and Agriculture)
Fire Service Training can be taken directly to the individual firefighting groups to meet their needs. Training sessions are held in the local fire departments, allowing personnel to be trained as an organized group and utilize equipment they would ordinarily use in controlling fires. Fire Service courses include, but are not limited to, the following:
Fire Fighter Certification HazMat Level One Responder, Fire Life Safety Educator Training, NC First Apparatus Driver-Operator Certification (Driver Operator Training, Pump Operations Training, and Aerial Operations Training)
A more detailed listing of classes can be obtained by contacting the Workforce and Community Development Division.
Law enforcement courses are specially designed as in-service education for those engaged in law enforcement activities and are provided at the request of local law enforcement agencies.
Program emphasis is on legal and technological law enforcement advancements. Workshops and courses such as the following are offered in many areas, but are not limited to:
Department of Public Safety In-Service Training Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure, Traffic Accident Investigation Motor Vehicle Laws, Traffic Interdiction Narcotics Investigation, Court Structure & Procedure Legal Updates, Police Administration Operators School, Riot and Crowd Control Criminal Investigation Fingerprint Identification Juvenile Law, Juvenile Minority Sensitivity Training Police-Community Relations, Career Survival Topics Firearms Training Chemical Tests for Alcohol Bloodbourne Pathogens Hazardous Materials Radar Operator, Radar Re-certification
This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and to perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is on the aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure, function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and role of the nurse aide and health team members. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences and prepares the graduate for competency evaluation required for nurse aide listing. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and the state approved competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Health Services Regulation. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide I will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly known as GED).
Nurse Aide II prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or HSE and current listing on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry.
SCC Requirements
Enrollment and continuation in nurse aide courses is contingent upon the submission of the required documentation on or before the specified date communicated by the college. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
Students accepted into nurse aide courses with previous physical, emotional, or behavioral problems which conflict with the safety essential to nurse aide practice must provide professional certification that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Students earning a grade of S in the Nurse Aide I course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the written and skills competency examinations administered though Pearson Vue. Students must successfully complete the written and skills competency examinations administrated by Pearson Vue to be eligible to apply for listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry with the NC Division of Health Services Regulation.
Applicants who are currently listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry and who meet current Nurse Aide II course admission requirements may enroll in Nurse Aide II. Students earning a grade of S in the Nurse Aide II course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for listing on the NC Nurse Aide II Registry with the NC Board of Nursing.
From a safety perspective, the users of alcohol and drugs may impair the well-being of themselves and the persons they serve in the clinical setting. In addition, the contract between SCC and a clinical agency requires that the college abide by the existing rules and regulations of the agency. Clinical agencies may require acceptable criminal background checks and drug screens prior to participating in clinical. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. The college agrees to not assign or to withdraw any student from the clinical agency when the student is unacceptable to the agency because of health, performance, a positive drug screen or criminal background check, or other reasonable causes. Without access to the clinical facilities, the student will be unable to satisfactorily complete the nurse aide courses.
Students may be required, at their own expense, to be tested for consumption of alcohol/drugs for cause at any time while in this program. Clinical sites control work in their facility.
Faculty teaching nurse aide courses follow published college policies and practices that provide for identification and dismissal of students who do the following:
Students who demonstrate behavior that conflicts with safety essential to nurse aide practice can be dismissed from nurse aide courses regardless of whether treatment or counseling has occurred. Re-admission of students who were dismissed from the program for physical, emotional, or behavioral problems which conflicted with the safety essential to nurse aide practice is contingent on professional documentation that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
The course is designed to prepare individuals with the theoretical, technical, and clinical sills needed to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing prescription medications, over-the- counter drugs, medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceutical care services, and other health care products and services for patients. Class format includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical activities.
Successful completion prepares individuals for employment as a pharmacy technician in hospitals and pharmacies. After completion of class, individuals may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Prerequisite: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly known as GED).
SCC Requirements
Enrollment and continuation in pharmacy technology courses is contingent upon the submission of the required documentation on or before the specified date communicated by the college.
Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
Students accepted into pharmacy technology courses with previous physical, emotional, or behavioral problems which conflict with the safety essential to pharmacy technology practice must provide professional certification that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Students earning a grade of S in the pharmacy technology course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam administered though Pearson Vue. Students must successfully complete the written examination administrated by Pearson Vue to be eligible for listing on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
From a safety perspective, the users of alcohol and drugs may impair the well-being of themselves and the persons they serve in the clinical setting. In addition, the contract between SCC and a clinical agency requires that the college abide by the existing rules and regulations of the agency. Clinical agencies may require acceptable criminal background checks and drug screens prior to participating in clinical. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. The college agrees to not assign, or to withdraw, any student from the clinical agency when the student is unacceptable to the agency because of health, performance, a positive drug screen or criminal background check, or other reasonable causes. Without access to the clinical facilities, the student will be unable to satisfactorily complete the nurse aide courses.
Students may be required, at their own expense, to be tested for consumption of alcohol/drugs for cause at any time while in this program. Clinical sites control work in their facility.
Faculty teaching pharmacy technology courses follow published college policies and practices that provide for identification and dismissal of students who do the following:
Students who demonstrate behavior that conflicts with safety essential to pharmacy technology practice can be dismissed from pharmacy technology courses regardless of whether treatment or counseling has occurred. Re-admission of students who were dismissed from the program for physical, emotional, or behavioral problems which conflicted with the safety essential to pharmacy technology practice is contingent on professional documentation that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
The course will prepare individuals for national certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Individuals enrolled in the course will have the opportunity to learn skills required to work in a medical office setting. Topics include medical terminology; communication skills; vital signs; CPR; administrative duties; office procedures; and introduction to medical coding and insurance billing and coding. Upon successful completion of the class, individuals will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam given by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Prerequisite: High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED).
SCC Requirements
Eligibility for Listing with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Students earning a grade of S in the medical office assistant course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by NHA to be eligible for listing as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
The Columbus County NCWorks Career Center at Southeastern Community College is a user- friendly facility providing job seekers, training seekers and employers access to a variety of employment and training services. The Center also serves as a connection between employers and qualified workers.
In the NCWorks Career Center, customers come first. By offering a wide range of service options, from self-service to full-service, the NCWorks Career Center offers comprehensive training and employment services to the community, all under one roof. Free services available include career and personal assessments, employment readiness preparation, short-term skills training, job placement assistance, resume preparation, and career counseling.
Students and job seekers have access to the Career Resource Center for extensive career exploration and job search efforts. Customers also have access to representatives from NC Vocational Rehabilitation, NC Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, NC Commission of Indian Affairs, NC Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions, Job Corp, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Businesses can access applicant resumes and referrals, review labor market information and on- the-job training programs, receive prescreened applications, utilize space for interviewing job applicants, and receive employment and training services customized to their needs.
Located in A-Building, the Center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Columbus County NCWorks Career Center is chartered by the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board and the NC Department of Commerce.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the nation’s principal workforce development legislation, providing funds to address the employment and training needs of adults, dislocated workers and youth. WIOA is intended to be customer-focused, to help customers (current workers and job seekers) access the tools they need to manage their careers through information and high quality services, and to help U.S. companies find skilled workers.
Southeastern Community College operates WIOA Title I programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth under contract from the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board and through the operation of the Columbus County NCWorks Career Center located in A-Building.
Through WIOA Title I, eligible students may receive financial assistance with books and fees, uniforms, training-related supplies, and licensing fees. Individuals enrolled in WIOA programs must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in selected classes, and meet regularly with assigned counselors. Participant follow-up services are provided for one year after exiting from the program. Businesses may also receive financial assistance through the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program to offset the costs of training new employees who are Columbus County residents.
The mission of the Small Business Center (SBC) is to increase the success rate and number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention.
Business seminars, confidential business counseling, loan program information and vital resources are offered to residents of Columbus County free of charge.
The Center works cooperatively with businesses, civic leaders, organizations, state and local governments, universities and other colleges in promoting assistance to small business firms. In addition, the Center facilitates a Microenterprise Loan Program through the NC Rural Center that provides access to loans from $500 to $50,000 on a group lending basis for business start-up or expansion; and offers entrepreneurship training in adult students through a 24-hour continuing education program entitled REAL—Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning in which the participants develop entrepreneurial traits, knowledge and skills to create and operate a small business.
The Small Business Center has a resource library that contains books, pamphlets, cd’s, business magazines, and other related materials, all available on a checkout basis.
For more information about the Small Business at Southeastern Community College, call (910) 788-6419 or (910) 788-6397.
SCC 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, and community centers. The courses offered in off-campus settings meet the same criteria as do classes being offered on campus.
Southeastern Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education training programs and services provide employer/customer–driven instructional opportunities for individuals seeking to gain new and/or upgrade current job-related skills. Training programs can be delivered as a single course or bundled as a series of courses; and provide instruction around skill competencies that lead to a recognized credential (licensure, certification, renewal, registry listing) and/or meet local workforce labor needs. Additionally, opportunities are provided for people to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, start and/or expand a small business, as well as experience personal growth.
The purpose of the Adult Basic Education program is to provide instruction to those individuals who are functioning below a ninth grade level. Instruction covers the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, reading, and oral/written communication. There are no registration fees. All materials have been specifically prepared for adults with emphasis on individual needs and interests. Upon the completion of ABE level courses, the adult should be equipped to enter the High School Equivalency Preparation program. The online High School Equivalency Program is available to individuals who qualify.
The High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers instruction to assist learners in preparing to successfully pass a designated high school equivalency assessment. The three nationally-recognized assessments used to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma awarded by the State Board of Community Colleges are Pearson (GED Testing Service), HiSET® and TASC. All three High School Equivalency assessments are recognized by US Department of Education and cover the same content areas. Both the HiSet and TASC are offered as a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Pencil-Based Testing (PBT). Passing any one of the assessments will lead to the same High School Equivalency Diploma issued by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
The English Language Learner program is designed for individuals whose native language is not English. These classes provide instruction in conversational communication. Interested students are encouraged to enroll in the Basic Skills program in the college’s Basic Skills Lab (B-103) and at locations throughout Columbus County.
Online courses are designed to provide opportunities to update personal/professional skills, discover new talent, or chart a career path at one’s own convenience and/or pace.
The NCWorks Customized Training Program (CTP) is designed to provide customized training assistance in support of full-time production and direct customer service positions created in Columbus County, thereby enhancing the growth potential of companies located in the county while simultaneously preparing Columbus County’s workforce with the skills essential to successful employment in emerging industries.
In order to receive assistance, eligible businesses and industries must demonstrate two or more of the following criteria:
A significant number of occupations in North Carolina require licensure and/or certification as a prerequisite to employment. Licensure and certifications are granted by an independent agency or board. For many of these occupations, the educational requirement consists of short term workforce continuing education courses offered at SCC.
Workforce continuing education classes are designed to provide training in a specific area. The courses may teach a new skill or upgrade present skills leading to job promotion, supplemental income, or employment.
The mission of the Small Business Center (SBC) is to increase the success rate and a number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention. Business seminars, confidential business counseling, loan program information, and vital resources are offered free of charge.
Courses offered for personal growth or enjoyment are considered personal interest classes. They cover a variety of topic areas and are designed to make interested students stronger, well-rounded individuals as well as enhance the quality of life.
Southeastern Community College serves as the host agency for the Columbus County NCWorks Career Center which is instrumental in connecting talent with local area employers. The Center provides job-training programs and services to help interested customers increase their skill sets and obtain meaningful employment.
At the NCWorks Career Center, customers have free access to labor market information and computers to search for job opportunities, along with access to job fairs and workshops that will help them connect with employers. Also, individuals can find out how to earn a Career Readiness Certificate, which is a recognizable skills credential that facilitates job placement, retention, and advancement.
The Center staff will help customers set up their profile on NCWorks Online, the state’s official job search portal. Having a profile on NCWorks Online exposes individuals to employers across NC as well as matches their skills with those required for a job and provides access to wage and occupation projections.
Students registering for a continuing education class will complete a continuing education registration form, pay a registration fee, and sign receipt roster. (Procedure 3.1.9) Persons 18 years of age or older are eligible to enroll in continuing education offerings. Minors, 16 and 17-year-olds, enrolling in Basic Skills classes must officially withdraw from public school and obtain a Minor Applicant form from appropriate public school personnel, and attend a required pre-enrollment meeting with the High School Equivalency Diploma Examiner. Both student and parent/legal guardian must be in attendance. To schedule an appointment, call 910.642.7141, ext. 432.
All fees may be paid by cash, check or money order.
Financial assistance with registration fees and books to gain new employment-related skills may be available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other funding sources. Interested persons should contact the Columbus County NCWorks Career Center located in the A Building or 910.642.7141 ext. 261.
Registration fee refunds are made only under the following circumstances:
SCC awards continuing education units (CEUs) for non-credit occupational extension/workforce continuing education courses. CEUs will be awarded for non-credit courses satisfactorily completed on the basis of one CEU for every 10 hours of instruction. Fractions of CEUs will be awarded; thus, a student completing a 24-hour course will earn 2.4 CEUs. CEUs will not be awarded to students who fail to satisfactorily complete a course.
Students enrolling in workforce/continuing education courses will have a permanent transcript on file at Southeastern Community College which lists all non-credit training taken through the college.
A course schedule is published and made available to the public prior to the beginning of each semester. Courses that begin during a semester are announced through the media. Up-to-date schedule information may be obtained by calling the Workforce and Community Development Division at the College and/or accessing the class schedule (www.sccnc.edu).
Many continuing education courses and services are provided on the main campus. Other classes are conducted in surrounding communities or within a particular business or industry in Columbus County. Almost any course can and will be organized in a specific geographical area of the county when a sufficient number of citizens indicate an interest in having a class brought to a particular location.
SCC’s Workforce and Community Development Division reserves the right to cancel classes/seminars/workshops due to insufficient pre-registration and/or enrollment. A course may be canceled if fewer than eight (8) students enrolled. Many classes require that students are in attendance for the first class meeting.
Continuing Education students may withdraw from a class at any time during the semester. The instructor is required to withdraw a student from a class if he/she has missed five consecutive class meetings without contacting the instructor. Withdrawals must be indicated on the attendance sheet with a “W” on the date the student is withdrawn. (Procedure 3.1.26)
All Workforce Continuing Education Nurse Aide and Pharmacy Tech students must obtain SCC photo identification (ID) cards. Cards are issued in the Nesmith Student Center. Students must present a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card and their class schedule at the time the ID card is made.
The student ID card is valid for one academic year ending in August of each year. SCC ID cards must be displayed visibly on the outer clothing at all times while on campus, and under no circumstances should they be altered or lent to another person. The card may be required for identification or participation in various student activities or events. The ID card also serves as a library card for curriculum students. Persons who do not have and/or display proper identification may be subject to disciplinary sanctions and/or asked to leave campus.
Temporary ID cards will be issued to students and staff at the switchboard in the A-Building lobby. Repetitive issuance of ID cards will be monitored and addressed as needed. Lost ID cards must be replaced and a fee of $5.00 is charged for each duplicate card. Students will need to pay the fee at the Business Office and bring the receipt to the Nesmith Student Center in order to have their ID card replaced.
All on-campus Basic Skills students must obtain an SCC Basic Skills identification (ID) card issued in the Basic Skills Lab. The ID cards must be displayed visibly on the outer clothing at all times while on campus, and under no circumstances should they be altered or lent to another person. The card may be required for identification or participation in various student activities or events. Persons who do not have and/or display proper student identification may be subject to disciplinary sanctions and/or asked to leave campus. Lost ID cards must be replaced by an instructor in the Basic Skills Lab.
In compliance with N.C.G.S. 115D-5, as amended in the 2010 legislative session, and 23 N.C.A.C. 02C.0213 of the state board of community colleges code, students are permitted a minimum of two excused days each academic year for religious observances required by their faith. Students will be entitled to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for religious observance. To be eligible for these excused absences, students must complete the written application process within the appropriate timeframe. (Policy 3.7)
Students are permitted to request up to two (2) excused absences per class each semester for religious observances required by the faith of the student. Continuing education students will be granted the opportunity to make up work missed while absent from class for excused religious observances. The following outlines student and instructor responsibilities associated with these requests: (Procedure 3.7.2)
The above procedure does not supersede continuing education attendance requirements for satisfactory course completion.
Grades are determined by the instructor and based on a fair and consistent system for all students. Appeals concerning grades given for a course must be directed to the instructor that assigned the grade. The instructor assigning the grade and the student appealing the grade shall discuss the issue and attempt to resolve the difference. Every reasonable effort should be made to resolve the issue at this level. This initial conference should occur within five working days of the issuance of the grade or the end of the semester. If the instructor and student fail to reach a satisfactory resolution at this level, the student may appeal according to the procedures described below:
Failure of a student to pursue a grade appeal in accordance with the provisions of this process or any publications derived there from shall be deemed unacceptable and the grade assigned will be the grade of record.
This process shall apply to all continuing education courses offered by the College regardless of length, credit awarded, method of delivery, time of delivery or other factors.
The procedures described in this section are open to any student seeking resolution for what he/she perceives to be unfair treatment in a student-to-student or student- to-employee interaction during his/her association with SCC. General grievance appeals concerning processes, disciplinary actions or alleged unjust or discriminatory treatment may be addressed through this process. Grievances involving sexual harassment will be addressed by following Procedure 2.7.1, Anti-Harassment.
Within five business days following the event in question, the grievant must discuss the grievance with the individual who is perceived to be the source of the concern.
Step 1: In the event that the grievance is not resolved informally, the grievant must meet with the supervisor/program director of the respondent individual against who said grievance has been filed, within five business days of the informal resolution meeting, and submit, in writing, a detailed explanation of the events or circumstances relevant to the grievance. This explanation should fully describe all aspects of the grievance, so it can be reviewed at every stage of the grievance process. Any necessary or pertinent documentation relevant to the grievance should be submitted with the written explanation.
The supervisor/program director has up to five business days to conduct an investigation, which includes affording the respondent an opportunity to provide a written response to said grievance. The supervisor is responsible for forwarding his/her written decision and all supporting documentation to the Vice President of Workforce and Community Development and the grievant. The grievant decision will be sent via official SCC e-mail, and documents will be sent by U.S. Postal Service.
Step 2: If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, the grievant must contact the Vice President of Workforce and Community Development in which the individual is assigned within five business days of receipt of the response from the supervisor/program director and request a meeting to discuss the grievance. The five-day period begins the day following the official SCC e-mail that was sent by the supervisor.
After meeting with the grievant, the vice President has up to ten business days to conduct an investigation, which includes affording the respondent and the supervisor and/or student an opportunity to provide a written response to said grievance. The vice President is responsible for forwarding his/her written decision and all supporting documentation to all parties involved. The grievant copy will be sent via the official SCC e-mail system and the US Postal Service.
Step 3: If the grievant or the respondent is not satisfied with the response from the vice President, either individual may request a hearing by the Student Grievance Committee. The individual must complete a Request for Hearing form within five business days from the date that the official SCC e-mail was sent. The request for a hearing must be made to the Vice President of Student Services. The Vice President of Student Services will convene the Student Grievance Committee.
The Grievance Committee for workforce continuing education issues is made up of two continuing education students, one continuing education instructor, and two continuing education staff persons. Appointments to the Workforce Continuing Education Grievance Committee are made by the President or his/her designee.
No one can serve on the Student Grievance Committee if they have any involvement in the grievance. The Vice President of Student Services will schedule a hearing within five business days of receipt of the Hearing Request form. Following the hearing, the committee will communicate the decision to the Vice President of Student Services and upon approval from the Vice President of Student Services, draft a response to the grievant within five business days. If the committee’s finding is not approved, the Vice President of Student Services will draft the response to the grievant.
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Committee and Vice President of Student Services is final. The response will be sent to the grievant via the preferred method of communication. Copies of the decision will be provided to the President and all individuals involved in the grievance process.
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general wellbeing of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of this academic community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth.
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community. Students should exercise their freedom with responsibility.
As members of the larger community of which the College is a part, students are entitled to all rights and protection accorded them by the laws of that Community.
By the same token, students are also subject to all laws, the enforcement of which is the responsibility of duly constituted authorities. When students violate laws, they may incur penalties prescribed by legal authorities. In such instances, college discipline is initiated when the presence of the students on campus or at college sponsored activities disrupts the educational process of the college, or if college discipline is required by law. When students’ violations of the law also adversely affect the college’s pursuit of its recognized educational objectives, the College may enforce its own regulations. When students violate college regulations, they are subject to disciplinary action by the College whether or not their conduct violates the law. If students’ behavior simultaneously violates both college regulations and the law, the College may take disciplinary action independent of that taken by legal authorities.
In order to create the most effective classroom environment possible to support learning, faculty and staff expect the following behaviors from students:
Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with generally accepted standards of scholarship and morality. The purpose of this code is not to restrict student rights, but to protect the rights of individuals in their academic pursuits. (Policy 4.5)
Either inside the classroom or in any activities on campus or in other facilities where the College carries out classes or activities, students should observe the following:
The College reserves the right to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment for students and staff. Therefore, when, in the judgment of college officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the College community, appropriate disciplinary action is taken to restore and protect the sanctity of the community.
If an act of misconduct threatens the health or well-being of any member of the academic community or seriously disrupts the function and good order of the college, an instructor or administrative officer may direct students involved to cease and desist such conduct and advise them that failing to cease and desist results in immediate suspension. If students fail to cease and desist, the instructor or administrative officer may then suspend them from the class or the College until a resolution of the matter can be made. The instructor or administrative officer invoking such suspension notifies the appropriate workforce continuing
education program director/coordinator in writing of the individuals involved and the nature of the infraction as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the incident.
The appropriate workforce continuing education program director/coordinator is responsible for implementing student discipline procedures.
Conduct Procedures
In order to provide an orderly protocol for handling student disciplinary cases in accordance with due process and justice, the following procedures are followed:
The individual(s) initiating the action must specify, in writing, the following:
The completed charge form is forwarded directly to the program director/coordinator.
Within five working days after the charge is filed, the program director/coordinator completes an investigation of the charge and reviews findings with the Vice President of Workforce and Community Development. After discussing the infraction with the vice President, the program director/coordinator meets with the respondent student(s) to discuss the alleged infraction at which time the program director/coordinator impose a sanction consistent with those described below.
To appeal a disciplinary decision, a student may request a hearing by the Student Grievance Committee. Refer to Step 3, Formal Resolution, in the Student Grievance Process.
Dean of Public Safety
(910) 788-6314
HHS-Building, Rm 115
Associate Dean of Business Careers & Technical Programs
(910) 788-6317
T-Building, Rm 132
Director of Public Safety Education and Prison Education
(910) 788-6217
HHS-Building, Rm 104
