Southeastern Community College’s Minority Male Success Initiative honored the late coach and reverend Clarence Ganus for his work and impact on students during his career at SCC from June 1987 to September 2013. Ganus’ family, friends and church family were invited to a luncheon and dedication program on campus on Nov. 15 to kick off the newly named SCC IM3PACT organization.

“SCC IM3PACT was inspired by what Clarence Ganus did for the students and the community,” said Colene Faulk, SCC’s Dean of Student Services. “That great man, we honor him today at Southeastern. We are honored to be able to allow his legacy to live on not just through his children and grandchildren, but also through the men who live in this community.”

Southeastern Community College and Whiteville city officials assembled at Whiteville City Hall Friday, Nov. 17, to recognize Whiteville Police Department’s donation of a Dodge Charger car and two bikes to the college’s basic law enforcement training program.

“This is an example of a very powerful partnership and how our community is coming out to support us,” said Dr. Sylvia Cox, SCC Executive Vice President. “In turn, we’re able to support our community even better.”

Southeastern Community College kicked off the ninth annual National Apprenticeship Week with a signing event Monday morning in the auditorium, where eight students were recognized and made official federally recognized apprentices. Under the helm of ACCESS or Apprenticeships Cultivate Careers and Earn Success at Southeastern, SCC’s partnership with Whiteville City Schools and Columbus County Schools brought about the pre-Apprenticeship program that created a pathway for high school students who are 16 years old or older.

“You’re giving students the opportunity to get a job in their chosen field and use that apprenticeship certificate to guarantee them a job in the future,” said Dr. Chris English, SCC President. “So, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates and recognizes those apprentices who are successful and those who are moving along in the process.”

Southeastern Community College (SCC), the heart of Columbus County, is excited to announce that spring registration is now open, offering diverse opportunities for students to chart their path towards success. With the campaign slogan “Come as you are, see what you become,” SCC invites both current and prospective students to take the first step in their educational journey.

This spring, SCC is proud to provide a wide range of programs, including high-demand trades and skill enhancement courses. Whether you’re looking to advance your career in public safety, healthcare, cybersecurity, or a variety of other fields, SCC has the perfect program for you. We even offer options for those interested in transferring to a four-year university, opening doors to degrees in Business, Healthcare, Social Work, Engineering, and more.

$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College

The Aspen Institute named Southeastern Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds.

Columbus County native Alex Edwards, a 2017 graduate of South Columbus High School, had his “first taste” of welding in Future Farmers of America and on his family farm. His love for repair work and being outdoors propelled him from being a student at Southeastern Community College to becoming its newest welding instructor.

Edwards entered SCC as a transfer student with the intention of completing his prerequisites and going to N.C. State University to pursue agriculture. However, those plans changed after a year at SCC, when his path took him in the welding direction.

State Employees Credit Union presented Southeastern Community College with an $18,000 check to go towards scholarships during an awards ceremony on Oct. 19 in the SCC auditorium.

“It’s a great day when we can recognize our students and our partners,” said Dr. Chris English, SCC president. “State Employees Credit Union has been a long-standing provider of scholarship funds to students attending the 58 community colleges in the state, and Southeastern is no different.”