NRCC History Book

70 non-transfer programs that included general education transfer courses in math, English, and social sciences. An instructional change during this decade included the addition of two seven-week sessions and one ten week session to both the fall and spring semester schedules. The number of students participating in online learning continued to grow from 2010 to 2019. New Programs . Between 2010 and 2015, seven new CSCs were introduced, including Operator, Pharmacy Technician, Renewable Energy Basics, Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Advanced Entry-Level Welder, “Blessing of the Hands” at the nursing graduation ceremony. It is so touching and meaningful to me. Also, there is so much help for students through scholarships and funds available to students in need. I love the gazebo at Dublin and the covered picnic area. The new handicapped parking spaces in front of Godbey Hall are very much noticed and appreciated. I am thankful for the virtual reality goggles, advanced maternity mannequin, and Chromebooks for student testing provided by the college. WENDY HAY Assistant Professor of Nursing Employment at NRCC: 2021-present and Preparation for Makers in Advanced Manufacturing. Five information technology (IT) CSCs were introduced from 2016 to 2019, including IT Foundations, IT Game Design and Animation, IT Mobile Applications, IT Technology Network, and Digital Design. In the heavy technology area, CSCs in Machine Operations, Construction Technology, Construction Technology with Electrical Emphasis, Automotive Drivability, and Mechatronics A n event that stands out to me is the

were added. Other programs developed were General Studies - Fine Arts Specialization AAS, General Studies - Visual Communication Design Specialization AAS, Visual Communication Design CSC, and Child Development - Infant and Toddler CSC. Discontinued Programs . Between 2010 and 2015, several CSCs and associate degree programs, including specializations, were discontinued due to lack of enrollment and/ or relevance to the job market. Programs discontinued were the Production and Inventory Management CSC, Organizational Leadership and Development CSC, Marketing Management Specialization AAS, IT Computer Graphics and Web Design Specialization AAS, and CAD Game Technology and Animation Specialization AAS. Programs discontinued between 2016 and 2019 were Emergency Medical Technician CSC; Lab Technician CSC; Paralegal Studies AAS; Game Design, Web Design, and Animation CSC; and IT Game Design Specialization AAS. Required VCCS Curriculum Changes . Established in 2010, a developmental English redesign team reviewed policies and practices and suggested ways to improve student success by implementing more streamlined and efficient ways of teaching basic English skills. Recommendations made by the committee included the following: (1) Developmental English will integrate reading and writing. (2) When developing the course content and learning outcomes, reading and writing will be considered equally. (3) The VCCS will implement a reading and writing placement test. (4) An early alert system will identify

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