Wayne Community College is giving the public an opportunity to participate in forums with its five finalists for college president. Those candidates and their forum dates are: Dr. Patricia A. Pfeiffer, interim president of Wayne Community College, Oct. 19; Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport, Oct. 21; Dr. Mark Curtis-Chávez, provost…… read more »
Isaac Carreno is one of 28 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members who will have their writing published in the 2021 issue of PTK’s online literary journal, Nota Bene. “Nota Bene” showcases the outstanding writing of community college students. More than 440 entries were submitted to the 2021 competition, which was judged by current…… read more »
A former Wayne Community College president receives a special honor at the local college. Tuesday afternoon, the Dr. Edward H. Wilson Jr. Administrative Suite was unveiled at WCC. WCC Interim President Dr. Patty Pfeiffer says Wilson left a mark on the college and the local community, setting an “example that is rigorous for any successor…… read more »
Students who still want to attend Wayne Community College this fall have one more chance to start the semester. Registration for “Fall II” condensed college credit courses will be open Oct.7-12 on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Tuition and fees must be paid by 4 p.m. on Oct. 12. Dozens of classes that provide…… read more »
Drive-through and walk-in assistance with student financial aid forms will be available on FAFSA Day at Wayne Community College. On that day, individuals who intend to attend college in the 2022-23 academic year and their families can get free one-on-one help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. They can plan to…… read more »
New and returning Wayne Community College students should apply now for spring 2022 scholarships. Current and incoming college-credit students have through Oct. 31 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships. To get details on Foundation scholarships and access the application, go to www.waynecc.edu/foundation/scholarships/. Before applying, scholarship applicants must apply and…… read more »
Smithfield Foods and Wayne Community College accepted a third cohort of maintenance apprentices in a signing ceremony recently. The new cohort adds 13 apprentices to the 33 apprentices in the two cohorts already in place. The maintenance apprenticeship program was launched in September 2019. The apprenticeship program is designed to develop the next generation of…… read more »
The search continues for WCC’s new president. This Tuesday, the Trustees of Wayne Community College discussed the latest in the hunt for the campus’ next leader. Board Chair Geoff Hulse says things are moving along, and ELA has already sent a narrowed candidate list to the search committee. 15 candidates were presented to the search…… read more »
Wayne Community College is collaborating with Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends to offer classes. “This partnership is a result of leaders of Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni reaching out to see how the college could assist them in promoting the use of their new computer lab space that was donated by private businesses,” said Renita Allen Dawson, WCC vice…… read more »
Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive have partnered to ease students’ transition between their degree programs. The two signed an “articulation agreement” titled “UMO Promise.” It is designed to “enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from specified WCC associate in applied science degree programs to the University of…… read more »
