Wayne Community College recognized the 21 members of its Dental Hygiene class of 2015 in a formal pinning ceremony at the college on May 15.
The annual service, which includes presentation of stoles and WCC dental hygiene pins to the graduates by the faculty of the program, denotes the end of the graduates’ academic journey and welcomes them into the dental profession.
This year’s graduates are
Sarah Nicole Hall of Benson;
Karli Marie Pelle of Clayton;
Jessy Nicole Joyner of Clinton;
Alarie Yelverton Jenkins and Courtney Elizabeth Speight of Fremont;
Cassie Nichole Jones of Garner;
Shawn Marie Cason, Taylor Murphy Falcone, Whitney Marie Frederick, and Tessa Taylor Meck of Goldsboro;
Kelly Nicole Wood of Greenville;
Taylor Brooke Williams of Kenly;
Miranda Lynn Canady and Melissa Jean Moore of Kinston;
Julia Elizabeth Melcher of Meadow;
Melissa Renee Collins and Rebecca Lei Pate of Pikeville;
Victoria Gail Wiggins of Vanceboro;
Katie Lea Arends of Willow Spring;
Roberta Rose Bunnell of Wilmington; and
Carley Megan McLeod of Wilson.
Jessica Kiser, a dental hygiene instructor at Cape Fear Community College, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. The former president of the N.C. Dental Hygiene Association and current District IV trustee with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association encouraged the class members to dream big, keep moving forward, and continue to learn. “Dreams don’t work unless you do,” she said.
WCC dental hygiene classes traditionally present a gift to the college upon their matriculation. The class of 2015 announced gifts of an intraoral camera and donations in the names of their instructors to the Donica Shivar Scholarship Fund, a memorial to a member of the WCC dental hygiene class of 2008 who passed away in April 2009.
Seven awards were presented to “students who shine in certain areas.”
The Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) Scaling Award for demonstration of patient consideration, professionalism, teamwork, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the role of dental hygienist, and excellent clinical skills went to Ms. Wood. She received a new set of instruments and a plaque.
The N.C. Dental Hygiene Academy of Advanced Studies Award, which includes a certificate for a free continuing education course and a plaque, went to Ms. Meck. The award recognizes a student who excels in patient motivation, communication skills, individualized instruction, community involvement, and professionalism.
Ms. Speight earned the Highest Academic Achievement Award for the highest cumulative grade point average and exceptional work ethic. She was presented a plaque.
Ms. Melcher garnered the S.T.A.R. Award that recognizes dedication, compassion in patient care, self motivation, professionalism, and outstanding clinical skills. She was given a plaque and her name was added to a permanent plaque that hangs in the college’s dental department. The award is sponsored by Colgate.
Ms. Cason was recognized with the Community Health Award, which is sponsored by the department’s Seminar Day Fund. Criteria include showing enthusiasm and initiative in community and Seminar Day activities that exceeded normal expectations. She received a plaque and a cash award.
Two additional awards were provided by the Seminar Day Fund. Ms. Wiggins was presented a certificate and cash award in recognition of having completed the most “acceptable” patient full-mouth probes during the current school year. Ms. Jones was honored for having completed the highest number of patients in the school year. Each received a certificate and a cash prize.
Once the graduates pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam administered by the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on Dental Examinations and the Council of Interstate Testing Agencies’ Regional Exam, they can apply to the State Board of Dental Examiners for licensure and become Registered Dental Hygienists in North Carolina.
Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program is a limited-admission, five-semester associate degree program. It is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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The 17 members of the 2015 Medical Assisting class at Wayne Community College (WCC) were presented their pins in a formal ceremony on May 13.
The annual service, which includes presentation of medical assistant pins and red roses to students by the program faculty, and recitation of the Medical Assistant’s Creed, denotes the end of the graduates’ academic careers and beginning of their professional lives.
This year’s graduates are Ida Beverly, Mary Ann Henry, Shanita Jones, Samuel C. Langley, Dykeshia L. Lee, Dayani P. Mirihana, Shamellar R. Raiford, Jessica Rivenbark, Annyel Satterfield, and Leah N. Starkie of Goldsboro;
Skylar W. Hedgepeth of La Grange;
Rocio J. Munoz of Mount Olive;
Shelly E. Carr and Heather L. Hope of Pikeville;
Artina Holiday of Selma;
Misty Brasch of Trenton; and
Jessica A. Carlisle of Wilson.
Ms. Hope was presented the annual Clinical Excellence Award, which recognizes the graduate who earns above average clinical site evaluations and the highest possible number of clinical hours.
The Academic Excellence Award went to Ms Mirihana, who has a perfect grade point average (GPA). The award recognizes the graduate who achieves the highest standards in the classroom and has the highest overall GPA.
Ms. Branch was named the “most outstanding student.” She earned the award with an exceptional grade point average, excellent clinical reviews, and demonstrated commitment to her new profession.
WCC’s Medical Assisting Program is an 18-month, limited admission program that includes administrative, clinical and lab components. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Endowment. Graduates of WCC’s program are eligible to sit for the AAMA’s examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
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Wayne Community College recognized the members of its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2015 in a formal pinning ceremony held May 11 at the college.
The annual service, which includes presentation of nursing pins and nurse’s creed scrolls by the faculty of the program, lighting of lamps (symbolic of Florence Nightingale going into the battlefield with a lantern) and recitation of the “Florence Nightingale Pledge,” denotes the end of the graduates’ academic journey and entry into professional life.
The pin used in the ceremony was designed and used by the first graduates of the program in 1973 and uniquely represents WCC’s nursing school. It symbolically welcomes the graduates into the nursing profession.
The graduates can begin work as registered nurses after they take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
This year’s graduates are Jessica D. Jones of Farmville; Samantha J. Ballard, Rebecca L. Bartik, Christian G. Brogneaux, Kelsey N. Burton, Stephanie N. Campbell, Stephanie L. Cox, Crystal B. Dale, Lauren P. Garrett, Jennifer L. Gibson, Leila R. Gillette, Erin E. Mendez, Jamie G. Miller, Lauren P. Speight, Faith E. Thomas, and Bristina N. Williams of Goldsboro; Kristin B. Mewborn and Brittany L. Oliver of La Grange; Rebecca R. Price of Lucama; Heather B. Strickland and Katherine A. Sherrer of Mount Olive; Melanie A. Bird, Joyce W. Epps, Laura A. Thigpen, Anna K. Sullivan, and Brandi N. Walston of Pikeville; Skyler C. Parks of Seven Springs; Dearce D. Ampley of Wilson; and Kirsten K. Russell of Altus, OK.
Three outstanding graduates were announced.
Mrs. Russell was presented the Theoretical Excellence Award for high academic standards. She “goes above and beyond to understand the disease process of patients and how it impacts on the patient as a whole” said Sue Beaman, chair of the Nursing Department, and “managed to maintain the highest overall GPA in a difficult and demanding curriculum.”
Ms. Shearer earned the Clinical Excellence Award for achieving high standards in the clinical component of the curriculum. Faculty and nursing staff noted her “enthusiasm related to nursing, dedication, integrity, and always eager to learn. Another staff nurse stated, ‘That graduate is going to be awesome!’” Mrs. Beaman said.
Ms. Burton received the Outstanding Student Award for the individual who has achieved high standards in both the academic and clinical components of the program and participated in class and professional activities. She has a high grade point average and “demonstrates outstanding professionalism,” Mrs. Beaman said.
The winners received plaques and monetary awards provided by the Foundation of Wayne Community College.
Wayne Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited-admission, five-semester program that prepares students to practice as registered nurses. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Program has honored seven students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2015 semester.
Christian I. Haithcock and Jasmine S. Watkins of Goldsboro were named to the Honors List in the first spring session. Antauwniya R. Reed and Sydney L. Weitzel of Goldsboro and Kayla J. Suttles of Selma earned places on the list in the second sessions. To be included on this list, students must have completed at least two courses in the session with a “B” or higher average.
Brianna M. Cook and Antonio Rodriguez of Goldsboro earned spots on the Scholars List in the first spring session. Haithcock was named to it in the second session. To receive this honor, students must complete a minimum of two courses in the session with an “A” average.
The Adult High School at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro offers a tuition-free program of courses for adults 16 years or older who want to complete their high school education. It is one of several programs in the Basic Skills Department that address the needs of Wayne County’s adult residents with below-high school education levels or who lack basic skills necessary to function effectively in society.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer a number of courses this summer designed to develop skills for the workplace or personal interest.
Those classes include many that teach computer skills:
Administrative Assistant Certificate (web-supported), 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 26-Aug. 13;
Microsoft Word 2013 Introduction, 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, May 27-July 8;
Introduction to Computers in Spanish, 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, May 27-July 22;
Introduction to Computers, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 28-July 23; 6-9 p.m., Mondays, June 1-July 27; or 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, June 3-July 29;
Microsoft Word 2013 Intermediate, 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, May 28-July 9;
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Introduction, 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, May 28-July 23;
Microsoft Office Certification Preparation, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 28-Aug. 13;
Microsoft Excel 2013 Introduction, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, May 28-July 30 or 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-July 29;
Microsoft Office 2013 Introduction (slow-paced), 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, June 2-Aug. 11;
Adobe Photoshop CC (hybrid), 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2-Aug. 11;
iPad Tips and Tricks, 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2-July 28;
Internet Safety, 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2-July 28;
IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) Digital Literacy Certification Preparation, 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-Aug. 5 or 6-8:30 p.m., Fridays, June 5-Aug. 7;
Microsoft Access 2013 Introduction, 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-July 29; and
Web Design – WordPress (hybrid), 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 4-Aug. 6.
Among the other courses provided are
Spanish – Workplace Conversational (Level 1): 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2-July 9;
Spanish – Workplace Conversational (Level 2): 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 21-Aug. 27;
Basic Residential Wiring, 6-10 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2-Aug. 11;
Supervisory Training, 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-Aug. 12;
Property and Casualty Insurance Pre-Licensing, 6-10 p.m., Fridays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, June 5-27 (all one class);
Notary Public Education, 8 a.m.-4: 30 p.m., Saturday, June 13 or 5-9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, June 15 and 17;
Banking 101, 6-9 p.m., Mondays, June 22-Aug. 10;
Life and Health Insurance Pre-Licensing, 6-10 p.m., Fridays, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, July 10-Aug. 1 (all one class);
Real Estate Pre-licensing, 6-10 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 28-Oct. 8.
All of these courses will be held on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro.
The summer course schedule is posted at www.waynecc.edu/course-schedulues/. Monica Edwards at (919) 739-6933 or mdedwards@waynecc.edu can provide more information.
Costs for these courses range from $70 to $180. Students may register and pay in advance at the Continuing Education Division’s Customer Service Desk in the Walnut Building on the college’s main campus, by clicking on “Registration” at www.waynecc.edu/continuing-ed/, or at the first class session.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
