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July 2, 2008 Register Now For Fall Classes At Gaston College New and returning students can register now for fall semester classes at Gaston College, July 9 – 23rd. Registration hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8 am to 6:30 pm and Friday from 8 am to 11:30 am. Registration will end Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm. The college has over 90 programs of study available offering a wide range of classes. Courses are available in the day, evening or online, making it easy for students to attend a class before or after work or take an online course from the comfort of their home. Some of the new programs to be offered this fall include: BioEthics, Cosmetology, Business Fast Track Programs, and Export Operations. Also, you can learn more about the AAS and Certificate program offerings in Biotechnology and Industrial Engineering Technology with BioProcessing Option as well as shorter training programs offered through our corporate and continuing education division. Audrey Sherrill, Director of Counseling at Gaston College, says “Our counselors and other well trained staff can provide a variety of services that students often do not realize or take advantage of. We are ready to assist new and returning students through the admission and registration process with a review of educational planning, career options, and academic program opportunities.” Sherrill added, “We encourage students to visit either the Dallas or Lincolnton locations to discuss college options with an admission specialist or a counselor.” Our financial aid specialists will also be available to assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. In 2006-2007, Gaston College awarded over $5.5 million in financial aid and scholarships to Gaston College students. We have a diversity of financial aid and scholarship assistance available for students. Also, a tuition payment plan is available that allows tuition, fees, and books to be paid in monthly installments. Gaston College has three convenient locations available to take classes: the Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South in Dallas; the Lincoln Campus, 511 South Aspen Street in Lincolnton, and East Campus and Textile Technology Center, 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont. See the Fall Schedule for course listing. Classes begin Wednesday, August 20th July 2, 2008
GASTON COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAMES NEW DRIVING TRACK FOR BRENARD DALTON The Gaston College Board of Trustees today announced the naming of a new Public Service Driver Training Track that will be utilized by area law enforcement agencies for in-service training. The Brenard Dalton Public Safety Driving Track is named in honor of Brenard Dalton, a longtime supporter of Gaston College who helped to establish the Regional Emergency Services Training Center (RESTC) which provides basic law enforcement training. Dr. Patricia Skinner, President of Gaston College says, “Mr. Dalton’s generous contribution has helped the college build a new driving track that will help our instructors better prepare our students for everyday and emergency driving situations, and make in-service training more convenient and cost efficient for local law enforcement training. This new facility will aid in the continued growth and strengthening of our law enforcement programs.” Mr. Dalton recently made an unrestricted commitment of $250,000 to the Gaston College Foundation to support the driving track project. The College received the first installment of $50,000 in May. Inclusive of Mr. Dalton’s commitment, Gaston College and local city and county law enforcement have made contributions to build the 126,400 square foot track helping to defray the $753,271 cost. A sign commemorating the naming of the driving track after Dalton will be installed at the entrance of the facility. Dalton served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Gaston College from 1983 – 1991 and also served on the College Foundation board for two years. A local businessman, Dalton started a Trailer & Storage Container Sales & Rental business, 321 Equipment Company of Gastonia in 1966, which he still owns today. He opened Dalton Truck Service in November of 1968, which is still in operation in He and his wife Rebecca Patterson live in Gastonia. They have one son Bryan, his wife Sheila, and two grand children, Victoria and Matthew. Dedication ceremonies for the driving track will be held on Thursday, July 24th at 10 am GASTONIA DELEGATION REPRESENTS IN GOTHA, GERMANY (Left to right) Ken Todd, Gastonia Sister City Board Member; Bob Blanton, Gastonia Sister City Board Member; Gastonia Mayor Jennie Stultz;
June Gray, Gastonia Sister City Board President; Dr. David Kirlin, Gastonia City Council Last month the official Gastonia delegation to Gotha, Germany represented Gastonia as part of the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the city’s first Sister City agreement with Gotha in 1993. Of the delegation, Blanton and Carpenter were among the original delegates who visited Gotha in December of 1992. Gotha delegates have visited the campus of Gaston College on several occasions in the past.
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Member, and Joe Carpenter, Gaston County Commissioner, take a moment to enjoy the scenery in the main square of the old city area of Gotha, Germany.