Tag: RCC

RCC ramps up plans to meet expected growth

Apr. 12—RANDOLPH COUNTY — Randolph County will spend $8.5 million on three new Randolph Community College projects, including at its Archdale campus, aimed at addressing expected workforce needs driven by coming industrial development. RCC President and CEO Shah Ardalan recently presented the plans to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, which voted unanimously in favor […]

RCC named an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Apr. 8—Riverland Community College has announced its designation as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). According to a press release from the college on Monday, this recognition comes because of the college’s efforts to serve the Hispanic community, with 15.8% of its current enrollment comprising Hispanic […]

Layoffs, unpaid furloughs hit RCC workers amid $3.4M college deficit

RAMAPO − Faculty, administrators and other key employees at SUNY Rockland Community College are facing nine days of furloughs — days off without pay — during the first half of 2024 as a way to plug a $3.4 million deficit. Layoffs are also planned. The college this fall revealed what was categorized as a “structural […]