PCC's goal is to increase the number of students with welding certifications. The simulator equipment is effective for use with beginner and intermediate welding students and allows students to practice multiple welds without burning through consumable supplies. The equipment is highly suggested by welding instructors due to its cost effectiveness; students can practice welds multiple times and make mistakes until they can correctly bead the weld because they are not consuming costly supplies.
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Don Miller joined the PCC Team in 2019 as Dean of the College’s Learning Commons. He was pursuing his doctorate degree at the time and recently defended his dissertation, earning his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) from Wingate University.
Elizabeth Townsend published Sunday, September 6, 2020

Global Distinction institutions commit to develop and offer globally intensive courses and activities through which students can earn a global distinction credential. The program's first "Passport Activity", scheduled for Thursday, September 10 at 12 p.m. over Zoom, is open to students, as well as community members.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, September 4, 2020

“We are very pleased that Dr. Senegal has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors,” said Roxboro Savings Bank CEO & Executive Vice President Keith A. Epstein. “She is a tremendous leader whose considerable talent and passion for our community will undoubtedly benefit the bank’s stakeholders.”
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, September 3, 2020

The resolution states that PCC is committed to acting as a catalyst for local and regional economic development by providing education and training to address current and emerging workforce needs. In addition, the College, along with other key partners, will help advance the educational attainment of students in North Carolina by enriching lives through education, training, and cultural opportunities for lifelong learning and professional success in local, regional, and global communities.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The Person County Board of Education recently named lifelong resident of Roxboro and Person County Robert “Bob” Morgan as a member of the Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees. Morgan’s four-year term began in July 2020. Others serving on this board include: Phillip Allen, Ronald Booker, Shirley Deal, Tanya Evans, Antonio Foster, Michael Graves, Bob Morgan, Zeke Smith, Connee White, Maggie Whitt, Larry Wilkerson, James J. Woody, and Bob Zippay
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, August 28, 2020

Piedmont Community College has experienced a cyber-incident which was discovered on Monday, August 24 mid-day. The College has reached out to the North Carolina Community College System Cyber Incident Response Team. This team will be onsite Tuesday, August 25 to assist with a complete assessment of PCC’s systems. An updated is expected by late Tuesday afternoon.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, August 24, 2020

In addition, the Huyck Kuehn scholarship awarded a stipend to Piedmont Community College to assist the Student Emergency Fund in the amount of $600 for the 2020-2021 school year. If you are interested in assisting students at Piedmont Community College, contact Caprice Lengle, Executive Director of the PCC Foundation at (336) 322-2103 or caprice.lengle@piedmontcc.edu.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, August 10, 2020

CIN was launched in the spring by WGU Labs, Inc., with support from the Charles Koch Foundation and is designed to connect leaders from colleges and universities with educational technology innovators to advance students’ academic, career, and life outcomes. As a founding network member, PCC will assist in guiding priorities and success measures of pilot initiative.
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Chef Jillian Whitlow is joining Piedmont Community College for a series of 8 cooking classes using Zoom technology. The first class, Mediterranean Meals in Minutes, will be Tuesday, August 4, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Call (336) 322-2482 to be part of the cooking fun!
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, July 30, 2020