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Dr. Brandon Jenkins presents a certificate at the high school summer camp certificate ceremony in the SCC auditorium.
High school students explore careers, gain credentials at SCC’s fifth summer camp series
In partnership with Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, Southeastern Community College’s High School Summer Camps Certificate Ceremony recognized 79 students earning completion status on July 29. Camps were divided into eight classes taught across five weeks that included agribusiness, art, automotive, construction, engineering, healthcare exploration, HVAC and welding.  
The SCC Board of Trustees gained a new member and chair at their meeting at Whiteville City Hall.
SCC Board of Trustee members take oath of office at July 21 meeting
The Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees gained one new member and a reappointed member at its July 21 meeting at Whiteville City Hall. Brent Watts was sworn in by Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill, while Dr. Dan Strickland took his second oath of office to the board. Both were appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners, and they will serve a four-year term until June 30, 2030.  
SCC, Appalachian State create new transfer pathway for health sciences students
Southeastern Community College students pursuing careers in healthcare now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor's degree through a transfer agreement with Appalachian State University. The agreement, established through a Memorandum of Understanding between Appalachian State and participating North Carolina community colleges, creates a streamlined transfer option for eligible SCC graduates to continue their education through Appalachian's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. 
Viridiana Ramos (center) sits with Columbus County Schools, Southeastern Community College, and UNC Pembroke leadership at her scholarship signing ceremony.
Ramos signs Future Teacher Scholarship agreement at SCC
Embodying the spirit of “growing our own,” Viridiana Ramos, a Nakina native, made a pledge to become a teacher while being awarded the Columbus County Schools Future Teachers Scholarship. On June 23, she signed an agreement to transfer from SCC to UNC Pembroke to earn her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and return to CCS as a fully-credentialled elementary school teacher.  
Practical Nursing students work in the lab to gain clinical experience.
SCC’s practical nursing program earns top 3 ranking in N.C.
Southeastern Community College’s Practical Nursing program earned recognition as one of the top programs in North Carolina, ranked third in the state by PracticalNursing.org. Dr. Brandon Jenkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, explained that the organization serves as a trusted source for information on nursing education, licensure and careers. 
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