Gaston College Press Releases

 

 

 

May 2008

May 30, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE

  • Gaston College 5 Star Child Development Center Enrolling Now for summer. Please call 704-922-6427 for information.
  • Summer hours for the Gaston College Learning Center are:

    • Monday and Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm
    Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 am - 8 pm
    Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 noon
    The Lincoln Campus Learning Center will be closed for the summer. For more information, call 704.922.6349

  • The Corporate Education Program is offering Supervision I on June 3, 5 and 10th and Supervision II on June 17, 19 and 24th from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Dallas Campus. Room 219 for Supervision I and room 119 for Supervision II. Both classes will end at 9 p.m. on June 10th and June 24th.
    The cost for each session is $50.00. The Textbook for the classes "The New Supervisor's Survival Manual" is required and is available in the Gaston College Bookstore.
    To register or for more information, call Cynthia Cash, Corporate Education/Small Business Center, 704.922.6447 or email cash.cynthia@gaston.edu.
  • Fall Registration for returning students is June 11 – 19th. For course listing please see the Fall Schedule available at www.gaston.edu.
  • 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.
  • The Firefighter's Muster and Open House will be on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Regional Emergency Services Training Center on the Dallas Campus. Activities include firefighter and EMS competitions, police demonstrations and displays, and firefighter equipment displays.
  • The new Business Fast Track Program will begin this fall at Gaston College. The program enables students to earn an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or Logistics in two years by taking traditional classes in Belmont two nights a week and enrolling in online courses.
  • A sequence of business courses will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursday’s starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending no later than 10:00 p.m. Information sessions for the program will be held Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. in Harney Hall, Room 201 at the East Campus of Gaston College, Belmont, NC. For program specific schedules go to www.gaston.edu and click on Fast Track Programs Admission Information or call Betsy H. Jones at 704.922.6262 and Karen Jenkins at 704.922.6263.
  • The Pathway to Massage class series at Gaston College will give an overview of the Therapeutic Massage Program providing information on enrollment, program content, employment opportunities, and hands on experience to receive and give massage. The series will be held on Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm at the Dallas Campus, June 28th, and July 19th, the Lincoln Campus, July 12th, and Belmont Campus on July 26th.
    The cost is $50.00 unless you are unemployed; you have received notification of a pending layoff; you are working and earn wages at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; and you are working and you are eligible for the Federal Earned Income Credit. All applicants must be 18 years of age. Seating is limited to16 candidates. To pre-register, contact Monica Phillips, Director, Therapeutic Massage Program at 704.748.1069 or email phillips.monica@gaston.edu.
  • “Evanescent Expiration” An Exhibition of Hand-Built Ceramic Sculptures
    by Allison Luce is on display through June 30th in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery on the Dallas Campus. For tours or information, call, 704.922.6344
  • An Open House for the Lateral Entry program will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 9 – 11 am in the Garrison Auditorium, Dallas Campus. Registration will begin at 8:30. A representative from the Regional Alternative Licensing Center (RALC) will be available to answer questions. To register, call 704.922.6311.

Congratulations to:

The Technology Services Program for the successful installation of Wi-Fi in the Dallas Campus. Gaston College students, faculty and staff now have access to the wireless network through an authentication process at the Comer Engineering and Technology
Building Breezeway and the first floor of the Morris Library. The next location to come on line will be the Myers Center Cafeteria.

The Gaston College Foundation received $11,213 in donations and matching funds through the Community Foundation's Run for the Money 6. The funds support innovative programs and enrichment through the college’s mini-grant program for faculty, staff, and students.

 

May 19, 2008

SGA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ELECTED AT GASTON COLLEGE

New executive officers for the xStudent Government Association of Gaston College were recently elected. Officers for 2008 – 2009 are (L to R) Jordan Blackmon, Vice President; Shelia Burris, Treasurer; Susan Decker, Secretary; and Zach Bryson, President.

Also elected were Senators John Barfield, Brittany Huddle and Jeremy Whitner. The SGA is an organization that encourages student leadership and participation in the concerns and activities of Gaston College.The group also acts as the student’s voice and represents their interests.

The SGA has many functions, some of which include: budget, advocacy, supporting student clubs and organizations, and programming & events. All Gaston College students are invited to attend weekly meetings, which are held at 8:00 a.m. on Thursdays in Myers Center Room 216. For more information, students should contact the SGA Office at (704) 922-6472.

May 19, 2008

GASTON COLLEGE GAMMA BETA PHI SOCIETY
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

New officers for Gamma Beta Phi Society of Gaston College were recently elected for 2008 Gamma Beta Phi Society Elects New Officers– 2009. Officers are (L to R) Kristen Gettys, President; Katlin Hartmon, Secretary; Kim Cloninger, Treasurer; Carla Carlisle, Vice President; and Sam Cornwell, Historian. (Not Pictured).

The Gamma Beta Phi is an honor-service organization that promotes scholarship, leadership, and good character. Membership is open to all students who have successfully completed twelve or more credit hours of college-level work and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5. The Gaston College Chapter, which was chartered on March 23, 1966, is a member of the national organization. For more information, contact Juliet Laughlin at (704) 922-6312 or Bob Blanton at (704) 922-6339.

May 8, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE

  • The Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pm. For more information and registration, email allen.cindy@gaston.edu or call at 704.922.6241.

  • Gaston College is sponsoring a program on “How to Benefit from the Growth of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Sectors in the Charlotte Region,” on Thursday, May 15th, from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Lincoln Campus, 511 S. Aspen Street in Lincolnton. The program will include a presentation by the BioNetwork of the North Carolina Community College System, tours of the BioNetwork BioBus mobile laboratory and an opportunity to talk with experts. Also, the program will provide introduction to offerings at Gaston College that prepare workers for positions with biotech and life sciences companies in the region. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brad Rivers, Director of the Gaston College Small Business Center at 704.922.6449 or email rivers.brad@gaston.edu.
  • The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 19th at 4 p.m., Myers Center, 2nd floor board room, Dallas Campus.
  • The GED Fast Track program is scheduled on Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 219 on the Dallas Campus. A placement test must be taken prior to starting the class. The classes are free. For more information contact Lisa Woodall, GED Coordinator, 704-922-6320.
  • Gaston College is offering summer camps for elementary and middle school students. Camp Discovery@Gaston College is a new 4-day summer program for rising 7th – 8th graders in Gaston and Lincoln County will be held July 28 -31st, Monday- Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Gaston College Dallas Campus. The camp will introduce students to a variety of educational programs and possible professional opportunities that are available at Gaston College that will help them discover their future career path. The cost is $75.00. For information, call Beth Hollars at 704.922.6250 or 6251 or email hollars.beth@gaston.edu
    Also, the Child Development Center is offering a camp for children ages 6 (rising lst graders) to 12-years and will run June 9th – August 15th, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on the Dallas Campus. Limited spaces are available. For more information, call Laura Keener at 704.922.6427 or email keener.laura@gaston.edu.
  • Gaston College is offering two separate Experienced Rider Motorcycle Classes for Fire/Police/EMS/Hospital personnel on Saturday, May 24th.
    Each class is limited to 12 motorcycles. For information, call Phil Welch at 704.922.6258 or email Welch.phil@gaston.edu.
  • The GED Fast Track program is scheduled on Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 219 on the Dallas Campus. A placement test must be taken prior to starting the class. The classes are free. For more information contact Lisa Woodall, GED Coordinator, 704-922-6320.
  • Gaston College is offering testing for the North Carolina Career Readiness Certification workforce development resource that helps businesses boost the skill of employees and helps individuals get the training they need to perform successfully in their jobs. The testing fee for the Career Readiness Certification is $30 per individual.
    To schedule a testing time, call Joy Morrow at 704.853-5328, ext.251.
  • The deadline has been extended for Gaston College GED students to complete all
    GED Testing for the 2002 series. Scores will be good for 5 years and all testing for this series must be completed from 2007 to 2010. Examinees must finish the 2002 series by December 31, 2010. For more information, contact Lisa Woodall, Coordinator of Adult Basic Education, GED and Compensatory Education Programs at 704.922.6320.
  • Gaston Workforce Development Board, Gaston College Economic Workforce Development and The Gaston County Economic Development Commission will be
    co-sponsoring the workshop Public Sector Resources for Private Business on Wednesday, July 23rd from 9 am to 12 noon, Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Dallas Campus. To register or for more information, call Pat Bailey at 704.862.7867 or Diane Metcalfe at 704.922.6448.
  • Gaston College will be closing at noon on Fridays beginning May 16th. To help students combat rising gas costs summer classes will be held on Mondays –Thursdays, with Fridays off.

May 5, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE

  • The WSGE 91.7 FM Spring Membership Drive is underway. To volunteer or to make a contribution call, 704.922.6552.
  • Gaston College is offering two separate Experienced Rider Motorcycle Classes for Fire/Police/EMS/Hospital personnel on Saturday May 3rd or May 24th
    Each class is limited to 12 motorcycles. For information, call Phil Welch at 704.922.6258 or email welch.phil@gaston.edu.
  • The Spring Graduation Ceremony is scheduled on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Drive SE, Hickory, NC. For more information, visit the college website www.gaston.edu under "Graduation Central” or call Lynn Dellinger at 704.922.6539.
  • The Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pm. For more information and registration, email allen.cindy@gaston.edu or call at 704.922.6241.
  • Gaston College is sponsoring a program on “How to Benefit from the Growth of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Sectors in the Charlotte Region,” on Thursday, May 15th, from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Lincoln Campus, 511 S. Aspen Street in Lincolnton. The program will include a presentation by the BioNetwork of the North Carolina Community College System, tours of the BioNetwork BioBus mobile laboratory and an opportunity to talk with experts. Also, the program will provide introduction to offerings at Gaston College that prepare workers for positions with biotech and life sciences companies in the region. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brad Rivers, Director of the Gaston College Small Business Center at 704.922.6449 or email rivers.brad@gaston.edu.
  • The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 19th at 4 p.m., Myers Center, 2nd floor board room, Dallas Campus.
  • The GED Fast Track program is scheduled on Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 219 on the Dallas Campus. A placement test must be taken prior to starting the class. The classes are free. For more information contact Lisa Woodall, GED Coordinator, 704-922-6320.
  • Fall Registration for returning students is June 11-19 and July 9 – 23 for new students. Some of the new programs to be offered this fall include: BioEthics, Cosmetology, Business Fast Track Programs, and Export Operations. For more information visit www.gaston.edu.
  • The Firefighter's Muster and Open House will be on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Regional Emergency Services Training Center. Activities include Firefighter and EMS competitions, Police demonstrations and displays, and firefighter equipment displays,
  • The new Business Fast Track Program will begin this fall at Gaston College. The program enables students to earn an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or Logistics in two years by taking traditional classes in Belmont two nights a week and enrolling in online courses.
    A sequence of business courses will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending no later than 10:00 p.m. Information sessions for the program will be held Tuesday, June 17and July 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Harney Hall, Room 201 at the East Campus of Gaston College, Belmont, NC. For program specific schedules go to www.gaston.edu and click on Fast Track Programs Admission Information or call Betsy H. Jones at 704.922.6262 and Karen Jenkins at 704.922.6263
  • Camp Discovery@Gaston College a new 4-day summer program for rising
    7th – 8th graders in Gaston and Lincoln County will be held July 28 -31st, Monday- Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Gaston College Dallas Campus. The camp will introduce students to a variety of educational programs and possible professional opportunities that are available at Gaston College that will help them discover their future career path. The cost is $75.00 (Limited scholarships are available). For information, call Beth Hollars at 704.922.6250 or 6251 or email hollars.beth@gaston.edu.

Congratulations to:

The new SGA Officers for 2008 – 2009 are: Zach Bryson, President; Jordan Blackmon, Vice President; Susan Decker, Secretary; Shelia Burris, Treasurer; John Barfield, Brittany Huddle and Jeremy Whitner, Senators.

The new Gamma Beta Phi Society officers for 2008-2009 are: Kristen Gettys, President; Carla Carlisle, Vice President; Kalin Hartmon, Secretary; Kim Colninger, Treasurer; and Sam Cornwell, Historian.

Students can now make secure credit card payments online for tuition, fees and official transcripts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WebAdvisor is an online program where students can access information about classes, grades, and accounts. The new program will help the College provide better customer service to students. Gaston College is one of 15 community colleges in the state to have this service.


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May 5, 2008

GASTON COLLEGE HOSTS NC LIVE

Tim Rogers, Executive Director of NC Live led a focus group of Gaston College students, faculty NC Liveand staff to determine how they are using NC LIVE, and to get feedback on what type of information NC LIVE can provide in the future.

NC LIVE provides North Carolina residents and students with online access to high quality and diverse information - searchable collections of magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, electronic books, historical materials, maps, and much more - covering a wide range of topics through community college’s like Gaston College, public libraries, the state's university system, and members of the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. NC LIVE can be accessed by computer from within an affiliated library or from home.

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May 2, 2008

ONE HOME, ONE EARTH, ONE CHANCE; GASTON COLLEGE STUDENTS ENJOY SPRINGFEST AND LEARN HOW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Gaston College students enjoyed Springfest activities on April 21st and 22nd at the Lincoln and Dallas Campuses while learning more on “becoming green and protecting the Spring Fest 2008environment.” Members of the Student Government Association furnished food, entertainment and t-shirts and distributed informational material and set up displays of items that can be recycled.

Students made a commitment to live greener by writing down the ways they plan to reduce, reuse, recycle and conserve energy and water on paper leaves to be added to a wall size environmental tree. Gaston College serves over 20,000 annually in Lincoln and Gaston County.

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