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Sandhills Community College is set to hire 14 new faculty members for next fall in response to the dramatic increase in enrollment in recent years.
SCC President John Dempsey said enrollment is up about 30 percent, and the new faculty will help the college operate more effectively and maintain its student-teacher ratio.
"I honestly believe it is the single largest group of faculty we have ever hired in my tenure," said Dempsey, who's been at the college since 1989. "It is a group that is really going to shape the future of this college for the next 25 years. We're taking it very seriously."
The new faculty positions are in a wide range of disciplines. It expects to hire new instructors for associate's degree nursing, business administration/e-commerce, English, art, civil engineering, physical fitness technology, interdisciplinary humanities, early childhood education, respiratory therapy (clinical), biology lab, automotive/autobody, and sociology. It wants to add two instructors for history.
Dempsey said that "just about everybody" on campus has been involved in recruiting. He said there is a search committee for each department, and a senior faculty member sits on each one.
"There's a senior faculty member on each committee so the candidates know not just how to teach, but also how to be a faculty member at Sandhills," he said.
Linda Chandler, a mathematics professor and the president of the college's faculty assembly, said she and her colleagues have developed a list of criteria that they believe defines what it means it be an instructor at the college. She hopes the new faculty will fit in seamlessly and stick around for 20 to 25 years.
"We're casting a wide net to try to see who nibbles," she said. "We're trying to find people who want to come here, work here and stay here for the sake of consistency for our students."
The college accepted applications for the positions until March 1. Dempsey said it has been an orderly process so far.
On-campus interviews will be conducted into the first half of April. Demspey said the goal is to have all of the positions filled by June 1.
This is the first time in three years that the college has added faculty, Dempsey added, because of the financial uncertainty. Each opening is listed as being subject to the availability of funds, but Dempsey said it would take something unforeseen and "catastrophic" to prevent the hirings from happening, and that the college has left plenty of "cushion" in its budget.
"Based on the growth we've experienced, I'm confident we're going to be in a position to hire these people," he said. "We're really excited about it."
Contact John Krahnert III by e-mail at jkrahnert@thepilot.com.
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None 3 years, 1 month ago
As of last week, 4191 students were enrolled at Sandhills. Of that number, 1200, + or -, are attending through the Workforce Investment Act or T.I.A.A. program where companies that closed here to move their operations elsewhere leaving workers unemployed and returning to school.
Congress will have to allocate funds to continue the W.I.A. program starting with the Summer Semester. Republicans are opposed to any and all funding of democratic programs or using TARP funds. Dr. Dempsey's political clout doesn't extend to Congressman Coble's office since Coble has voted against any democratic sponsored programs. At this point, hiring faculty to fill positions is a mute point, unless Republican Board members can strong arm Coble to support programs he has been so publicly opposed to in the past.
Secondly, Mathematics Professor Linda Chandler has set the teaching bar so high, the possibility of selecting her counterpart, is slim and none. Students who are mathematically challenged can learn, and have the most fun of any structured class in higher math I've seen in decades. As some of the younger students have commented: "She the Bomb!" That's really good I think?
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda is there anything happening in this county that you can speak positively about. The story is positive but like always you try to put your negative spin on it. Professor Chandler is a very good teacher but there are other mathematic teachers that are very capable of teaching.
Mooremom 3 years, 1 month ago
@silentbob- Toda and one more individual that post negative on each story in Moore County really should create their own county where everything is "right". They would have the PERFECT police force, schools, medical care and towns people! They really need a hobby other than bashing Moore County! Pretty sure most of us would help them pack and move them to their wonderful new land of the "perfects". I am really tired of hearing them complain about how things are in Moore County and yet I see them doing NOTHING to change what THEY think is wrong EXCEPT complain on the Pilot. SICK of these two bashing "our county"!!!! Get the heck out if there's so much wrong with it!
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@mooremom! "hobby other than bashing Moore County", please elaborate. Where can you quote me as bashing Moore County in my thread?
Who said that the other mathmatics teachers were not capable of teaching? I didn't! Perhaps you two have an axe to grind. I'm not sure how long either of you have lived in this county or have followed the politics...I have for over the past 50 years.
I'm sure that you both appreciate how your tax dollars are being spent. If that's the case, I applaud you. If you don't like the thoughts I express here or anywhere else ~ simple ~ don't read them or respond!
Blueyedboyz 3 years, 1 month ago
As a recent graduate of SCC, I am very excited to see they are continuing to grow especially with the state of the economy. SCC gives some people a chance to conquer something many have never dreamed. As far as Linda Chandler goes, she is a wonderful, heartfelt professor with every students best educational experience in mind. I was not a "younger student" and I still think she is "the bomb!" I wish there were many, many more like her!
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda you are correct according to the ESC office. Program funding is expected to expire in July. I'm am one of those in the WIA program. hopefully those of us attending SCC will get to stay in school long enough to finish. Thanks for your insight.
shadeysmom 3 years, 1 month ago
I happen to agree with @mooremom- and think that since you two guys know "everything" going on in this county weather it be "how to raise your children -to- how the law enforcement thinks", there is not a need to elaborte on her meaning- because you already know it... as you have an opinion or know everything about whats going on... Toda- you always have something to say and it is very strongly said which leaves little room for the other people in this county opportunity to voice there opinion therefore, why should anyone say anything, because you have already said it all!
shadeysmom 3 years, 1 month ago
BTW- What makes this "your" thread? I guess because this is "your" county... Your right!!- we don't live, shop, work,or pay our bills, interact, raise our children or exist here.... only you three negative know-it-alls....
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
Expatriate what does it matter right now if the growth is goverment funded it is growth and when the money runs out then SCC when have to find a way to fund it. Toda SCC is a major plus for this county and a fine school and I have lived in the county a long time to and I think compared to alot of other places in this state we are doing pretty good. I don't agree with every decision that is made in regards to how my tax dollars are spent and even on some other issues but overall I am pleased to contribute to this county. I agree with mooremom everything that you talk about in your blogs is something negative about somebody in Moore County or some issue in Moore County. If you don't like the tax rate, LE, SCC then move somewhere else or run for political office and to something about it.
RmeMP 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda, So you are upset that the Republicans are against using TARP funding to help bail out the WIA program? Do you understand what the TARP funds are for? If you do, then I am sure you know why it can't go for this program; if not, then maybe you should read about it some time - and then come back here and explain to everyone why you are the wrong one here, and not the Republicans.
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda still talking I wanted to respond to a comment on one of your other blogs. I have by BAS degree in Criminal justice and I passed English but I don't have to get on here and write big words to make people think I know what I am talking about. I chose not to tell you what college I graduted from because it is none of your business and not relevant to the converstion. It amazes me how a man whose biggest adventure in his 50 plus years here in this county was managing Dockside in SP knows so much and has all the answers but can only express himself hiding behind a computer. That may be the reason Dockside closed.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@silentbob: your writing skills are elementary to say the least, your condesending attitude to every post whether it is positive or negitive tells me that children shouldn't post on threads. Your posts have a name: JABBERWOCKY! "BAS degree in Criminal justice" What is a BAS - a bicycle? Man - I have a picture (avatar) I have posted my email address, I live in Aberdeen, and what has Dockside got to do with this blog? You have not or ever have, expressed an opinion that can be validated. You just attack and ramble. Pharmicutical companies manufacture medication for dysfunctional disrorders like your bi-poler condition.
@shadeysmom: Apparently you don't know the difference between a "Thread" and a "Blog". Perhaps you should learn the difference before qualifying that you are not computer savey. "[very] strongly said which leaves little room for the other people in this county opportunity to voice there [should be "their"] opinion"
That's what threads are for - for one to express an opinion! Have at it! By all means try to stick to factual information as opposed to ranting over something you have no control. Please check your spelling - your writing skills mirror bob's.
RmeMP 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda: I'm just curious why you choose to address both silentbob and shadeysmom, yet ignored me? Are you having trouble with the suggestion I gave you? The problem with libs, is they can't admit when they are wrong with something - I at least, will admit when I am.
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
I don't care where you live and I am ok with my writing skills and BAS stands for Bachelors of Science. I defend this county in more ways than one and I post to your negative comments about everything in this county from the tax rate to a new resturant opening in Southern Pines. I have ask you several times to give some facts to your bashing and to date you have still failed to do that, you think posting some link to a web site proves something. I don't attack anyone but you and your friend that don't even live here because I look on here and all I ever see is your negative comments. Like I said if you don't like Aberdump (your term) or Moore Couty rent a room from you friend and move. I can give facts about LE and other issues in this county because I am out here daily trying to do my part, not sitting at home hidding behind a computer writing big words to bash this county trying to convince people I know what I am talking about. My condensending attitude is toward you and your negative attitude toward this county. When you have some facts to support the junk that you talk lets see them.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@RmeMP: Please quote me where I implyed that I was "upset" that the Republicans are against using TARP funding to help bail out the WIA program?"
TARP funding that was repaid by companies that were [insuring] default swaps - when in fact default swaps wasn't inusred, ergo the financial crisis on Wall Street that was perpetuated in Europe and brought the entire economy to a standstill. Bank of America as well as AIG have repaid their loans back to the US Treasury. Now that money is being considered for other projects as well as on-going program funding.
Please direct your attention to Page 5: Titled - Obama Adminsitration Moves Toward Jobs Creation Bill.
http://www.nycetc.org/uploads/NYC_Workforce_Weekly_09_12_11.pdf
In order for those TARP funds to be used in Jobs Programs like the Workforce Investment Act - W.I.A., the house would have to vote on allocating those funds for specific programs, as opposed to just lending institutions on Wall Street.
I hope this answers you question.
BTW: I find that this venue has become a one-upsmanship arguement as opposed to intellectual discussions of issues concerning all of us. Very few contributors: as opposed to personal attacks by children posting as adults. It has become quite clear that many who post here have never posted on a discussion board before. Some should grow up and try CNN- Discussion Boards where adults' post - or look, listen, and learn. As opposed to revealing their demented diatribes.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
What is wrong with you people. Toda discusses issues that make sense and you people are so st***d that you can't carry on an intelligent discussion. Bob you are a nut case and should be on some sort of drug. There is no such degree as a BAS - are you hallucinating? Try to stick to a topic if you can without rambling into something you know nothing about! That's your problem. You don't know anything!!!!!!
shadeysmom 3 years, 1 month ago
woops !!- I guess the truth must hurt!! Sorry- I have a life and I don't have time (or care to) to set at my computer and watch each and every article that is printed so that I can do a little background research on the topic so that it would "appear" that I know what is really going on before I comment, with that said, I really don't care what you think anyway because it is your opinion, and you know what they say about opinions- everyone has one!! You called this a "Thread", not I!! However, It is also nice to know that you are so "perfect" as said before, that you know everthing and have to settle for correcting my english and my computer skills. I guess that just proved my point!
None 3 years, 1 month ago
"The jobs package may be funded by adjustments to the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the $700 billion federal bailout program for banks that was scheduled to end this month. On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner announced that he was renewing TARP until Oct. 3, 2010. Saying that the TARP program would cost the government $200 billion less than originally anticipated. Geithner said it would be scaled back and that its spending would be limited to newer programs aimed at stopping foreclosures, making loans to small businesses, and propping up credit markets so they would make loans more available. Using TARP to fund an indirect jobs creation initiative means the Administration does not have to turn to Congress to appropriate a second stimulus package."
So shadeymom ~ what is different than what I said in my "THREAD"? The republicans would have to endorse TARP funds being used for WIA funds. Congress wouldn't have to vote on a second stimulus package....
RmeMP 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda: The way that TARP was set up, if I'm not mistaken, is that when an institute (bank) repays the money, it goes into the original "pool" of TARP monies - in case another bank needs bailing out down the line. I believe this is why it can't be spent on social programs.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@shadeymom ~ the article is the start of a blog...OK. A thread is what one writes and posts to a blog. OK? I called my post a Thread - you following me here? You posted a Thread @ 3:55 to this blog.
And what is so wrong with anyone taking the liberty to voice an opinion? You are correct ~ everyone has an opinion. Since I have lived in this county longer than anyone posting here, I expect I have an opinion.
You know ~ if some people took a little time to "read" current events, pick up a book, study new subjects in school,~ perhaps discussions would have substance as opposed to criticizing those who take time to broden their intellect. Being well versed on current events isn't something one should have to defend.
ricksarno 3 years, 1 month ago
Dr. Dempsey says the money is in the budget. I believe him. Please stop griping. In the 20 years I have been here I have seen SCC grow in to a fantastic asset to this, and surrounding, communities due to the expertise and dedication of its leadership, professors and staff. Whether you are 18 and starting out or 80 and just want to continue to learn there is something for everyone at SCC. Let's celebrate it, be positive and move forward.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@RmeMP: My understanding that the "pool" is where a grey area exists. The administration considers repayment money to be available - according to the article I posted - "Using TARP to funding as an indirect jobs creation initiative means the Administration does not have to turn to Congress to appropriate a second stimulus package."
Now, the way I understand this to work for WIA funds, is that the Administration doesn't have to go back to Congress for Jobs funding unless there is a leveraged pool of funds. Should the TARP funds become depleted when used for small banks and business loans then Congress would have to approve more funds. I stand to be correct here: but if the funds are depleted, then Congress would have to pass another stimulus bill. As it stands now, according to David Bullard with the local ESC office, all WIA funds will expire on July 1. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have information that differs. I am actively involved in trying to secure funding by the fall semester as opposed to PELL Grants that really don't apply to TIAA funding.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@ricksarno: "Please stop griping", I believe Dr. Dempsy as well. Ask him if SCC will fund all 1200 students who are currently attending SCC under the WIA and TIAA Programs should Congress not approve funds? The Feds and the state ESC could care less about student population at SCC.
No ones gripping here ~ just concerned that there will be 18 new faculty postions with 1200 less students! Smaller classes perhaps?
kgirl 3 years, 1 month ago
I like eggs...
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@ricksarno: "Dr. Dempsey says the money is in the budget." Was that Federal, State, or County funds...? Was the funding appropriated in addition to the $160,000.00 for Dave Reese for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, when WIA and TARP funding expires?
"Each opening is listed as being subject to the availability of funds, but Dempsey said it would take something unforeseen and "catastrophic" to prevent the hirings from happening, and that the college has left plenty of "cushion" in its budget".
Just taxpayer money from the bottomless pit Carthage...the commissioners are to be applauded for their conservativism by cutting out $25.00 for prayer before meetings.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
Toda could that be the reason tuition and books have gone up again at SCC? Why does Dr. Dempsey want more professors when most of the classes are half full and some classes were canceled the beginning of this semester. There are only 9 students in my math class. I really don't understand a need for 14 more professors.
prfxshn 3 years, 1 month ago
SNAUSAGES
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
I am not going to argue about my degree I have it from a major university in the North Carolina college system. I don't mind mind you calling me names Toda because when it comes to blogging I am new at it. I do know that you like the forum when you can get on here and bash the county and every decision made in it but when you are called out on it you don't like it. SCC is a very valuable resource not only to this county but to many. It has some great staff and provides the oppurtunity for many to get a quality education. SCC student when you get your degree talk to me about mine I have it hanging in my office. I have provided many facts about the LE community to these blogs which the ones you support have provided no facts about anything they post. I will continue to defend this county and the people in it. In the article SCC student I don't see any comment on adding math instructors so you only having 9 students in your math class doesn't fit the information in the article. Let me give you a fact SCC student since I don't know anything, tuition is decided by the state not the college. I think you should learn a few things before you talk and don't just jump on any ship you have a greater chance at sinking if you do. I don't know the resoning for adding 14 new positions but I have watched SCC grow over the years and I think the people there do a fine job and if they believe that this growth is needed then I support them.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
@silentbob: you pretty well established your credibility when you said you had a BA then a BAS which isn't a degree. You unlike Toda ramble and never post any links supporting your statemtents. Toda posts links like most experienced bloggers do.
You talk junk all the time and if you think county government is doing such a great job spending taxpayers money - send them a monthly check in addition to whatever your tax bill is now. "that this growth is needed then I support them"
"I don't know anything, tuition is decided by the state not the college" wheres your link to qualify your statement? For community colleges not universities.
every one of your posts, you talk about Toda and Expat moving in together. Are you in a closet? Men don't ususally move into gether when they are married unless they have tendencies. Its ok for you to come out...we are living in 2010. By the way, you need to visit Daymark Services and have your doctor adjust your medication for your disorder.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
silentboobie: "I have provided many facts about the LE community", your opinion isn't considered facts. Toda summed you up: Jabberwocky - it's in a dictionary, if you don't have one SCC's Boyd Library has several. They also have books to read at no cost to you as long as you don't try to leave with them.
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
Now you sound like a student. Just because Toda post some link to something doesn't mean a thing. I don't need to post a link about the LE community junior because I have been in it in this county for over 20 years. Toda likes to talk about the LE community like he has some knowledge and he don't so he provides links that mean nothing I provided experienced base facts from a working knowledge of how LE works in this community. What I talk about is from personal experiences and the way we do busy. All your comments are childish and show your age. I don't have a disorder and I might have put BA instead of BS before you speak about it again check it junior there is a BS degree in criminal justice at a major university in this state. I am not an experienced blogger and never claimed to be and if the county has the need to raise my taxes a little to help out then I don't have a problem with that. It is you that may need to come out. I was not referring to any homosexual activity I was just talking about how they have some similar negative comments about this county. Since you know about Daymark maybe you can refer me to you DR.
JoeGarrison 3 years, 1 month ago
As long as the positions are necessary and can be budgeted for within the budget request without raising taxes, then good for SCC. I'm glad that they went ahead with their security program even when the funding was not included in last years budget. It shows you can do more with less.
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
I agree I think the staff at SCC do a great job and I also hope that it can be done within the budget they have now but if it they needed to raise the taxes a little to help SCC i would not object to it.
SCC student you want a web link here is one for you. www.cfnc.org Look at it and you will see that at least three universities in this state offer a BS in criminal justice.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
Hey silent boobie ~ [QUOTE] "expatriate the entry level for law enforcement is much higher now than it was 20 some years ago when I started. If you and toda will look around you will find a number of officers working today have BA degrees from major universities just like I do.
March 22, 2010 at 8:29 a.m. Your words not mine, your post, not mine because I wasn't on this discussion board then. So boobie which is it? a BS - BA or BAS as saz you: "I have by BAS degree in Criminal justice and I passed English but I don't have to get on here and write big words".
Also you might add to your list of degrees a B.I.S. from UNC Pembroke...No one questions that a Bachelor of Science is offered at major universities, but you said over and over and over that you had a BA, then a BAS which is it...isn't it hanging on your wall? but then reading and writing ain't your strong points. with two degrees and you said you were in graduate school tells anyone with any common sense that who have dysfunctional issues - egos the need for medication!!!!
Behan 3 years, 1 month ago
SCC Student: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=BAS+degree
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
@JoeGarrison: Joseph please tell me how spending $160,000.00 as published in The Pilot, along with maintaining the budget for security, "shows you can do more with less." What about the satellite campuses? Are they going to armed police as well? I think you will find that Dave Reese wanted to have the authority to arrest. As Toda pointed out at the beginning of this blog, should federal funding be eliminated in July for workforce programs, who will pay for those positions? I verified that the ESC has no funds for those programs after July 1st.
So do you miss Sandhills since graduating last year?
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
@Behan: I stand to be corrected Cal Poly does have a BAS degree:
Applied Science (BAS) Bachelor's Degree Profile The Applies Science (BAS) Bachelor's Degree is a degree meant for someone who perhaps has an Associate's Degree in Applied Science and is looking to move into management or advance her career. While this degree teaches very fundamental and key business skills, it specializes in mathematics and science principles, which gives it a more technical focus than other business careers. With this degree, a student is better prepared to move into management careers within a company and be able to use science and math for business purposes Office Supervisor Department Manager Safety Manager Human Resources Manager Office Manager
I didn't see where a BAS in Criminal Justice was offered, at least in this state. Sandhills has an Applied Associates of Science which is comparable to a BAS. Also, I didn't see where an Associates was offered in Criminal Justice at Cal Poly. Going forward silentboobie can now have a reference for his degrees hanging on his wall in his office. Police office.
None 3 years, 1 month ago
Thank goodness SCC has used those end-of-the-year surpluses for all those new Lenovo desktops. Now the county commissioners should give SCC additional funding for replacement of all computer systems on campus. With all the new computers, they should be able to appropriate another Million or so to replace the monitors as well.
Amazing to see all those tax dollars at work in this struggling economy for the benefit of Moore and surrounding counties.
JoeGarrison 3 years, 1 month ago
@SCC Student, the county did not fund the request and they still did it, that was the reason I said more with less in that the funding wasn't provided and the service was still added as far as county funding was concerned. Do I know you? Yeah I miss the friends I made and the teachers. But homework I do not miss:)
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
@JoeGarrison: So was the budget padded so they could have legislation for campus police in last years request? Just a month ago they asked for $160,000.00, so is that in next years budget? As Larry Harward would say, "creative bookkeeping".
Yes and no. We have mutual friends and acquaintances from Calvary. Hint: Good 'ol boy approach to business!
expatriate: if the money for programs run out in July like Toda said, won't make any difference. a few semesters is better than nothing at all. I see student loans for students who are unemployed and what's several grand added to personal debt. In astronomy they define it as a black hole.
SCCstudent 3 years, 1 month ago
@JoeGarrison: Professor Linda Chandler was mentioned in the story line. Did you take any of her classes? One of the best teachers I've ever seen. Never thought calculus was on my radar; but with a "B", I feel right proud of myself.
Toda said she is "The Bomb"! I think he had some of her classes too. Math department hasn't changed, they still have the math clock above the table and new students still can't tell time. I think that is in algebra II.
silentbob 3 years, 1 month ago
SCC student I sent you a link yesterday since those seem to be important to you. www.cfnc.org will give you the info on the BAS degree in criminal justice and yes it does hang in my police office. I told you yesterday you are just a loud mouth kid that needs to get a job and start paying taxes and then don't do like you friend on here and hide behind a computer if you think you have the answers get out in the community and do something.
SCCFaculty 3 years, 1 month ago
As a current part-time faculty member of SCC, I was blissfully met at the start of this semester and last with overflowing classes...so full in fact that in order to accomodate all my students, I would have to have more teaching hours added to my contract. Due to probable budget issues, I could not get more hours. But what a great problem! Enrollment is up, morale is up and students of all ages are seeking more in their lives! If money is an issue, spend it! We are looking at our future and nothing is more powerful than knowledge and education. And why not empower faculty with new technology? The more you help your employees, the better they will be able to do their jobs!
PS: I have managed to accomodate most of my students due to creative scheduling and other alternatives. There is a place for everyone at Sandhills Community College...EVERYONE and ALL AGES!
JoeGarrison 3 years, 1 month ago
@SCC Student, the budget this year will be close to a shortfall and will be surprised if cuts to everyone isn't down the pike. It is surprising that Dempsey would be flaunting the fact that they have money padded when the county is looking for ways to cut lol And I still am drawing a blank on our mutual acquaintances
None 3 years, 1 month ago
@SCCFaculty: No disagreement with you on your thread. The issue is what adjustments will follow during the summer and fall semesters when WIA and TIAA funds run out at the end of June? Approximately 1200 of the 4191 students currently enrolled are receiving tuition and text fees through those programs.