2009 Faculty & Staff Meeting

1. 2009 Faculty & StaffMeeting A.D. Lewis Auditorium August 13, 2009 8:15 – 11:45 A

2. Agenda… • Welcome & Opening Comments • TBD • TBD • TBD

3. President’s Comments… • TBD • TBD

4. Business Services… • TBD • TBD

5. Instruction & Student Support • TBD • TBD

6. Other… • TBD • TBD

7. Adult & Continuing Education… • JobsNOW & GLOW Projects • Etc.

8. Institutional Services… • Request for Use of College Facilities • Parking Decals • Parking Enforcement • Campus Police • Etc…

9. Grants & Sponsored Programs…

10. Grants & Sponsored Programs… • RCC currently has $4.6 million in grants. • The first submissions to NASA, two in the last two months, are currently under review. • Grants have increased enrollment in advanced math and science courses. • Grants can pay for student support, faculty release time, professional development & travel, equipment and a variety of activities/resources. • Proposals to DOL, NSF, NIH and Homeland Security are in development.

11. RCC Foundation… History Established in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) corporation. The Foundation, Inc. receives and disburses tax-exempt donations for the primary purpose of providing scholarships to students. Mission To provide educational opportunities through scholarships to students who might otherwise be unable to attend Robeson Community College.

12. Scholarships The RCC Foundation supports the academic career of students through two types of scholarships: • Endowed – funded with the cash earnings from invested scholarship funds • Non-Endowed – funded with annual cash gifts from donors *Both scholarships are awarded based upon criteria set forth by the donor, the Foundation Board of Directors and/or a committee of faculty and/or staff at RCC.

13. ANNUAL ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT Foundation Activities Annual Campus Fund Drive (May) Annual Golf Tournament (September) 2009 Tournament – September 24 Donor Appreciation Dinner (December) Foundation Supports Staff Person of the Year Faculty Person of the Year (as of 2009) Emergency Funds for the College for students in need Relay for Life Lumber on the Rumba Chili Cook-Off

14. Campaign Highlights“Opening Doors, Changing Lives” The Foundation is committed to raising $1.0 Million in an effort to: • Increase Scholarship Awards • Sponsor Academic and Cultural Programs • Support the Literacy Fund – for students earningtheir High School Diploma or GED • Provide Emergency Funds - to students in good academic standing facing financial hardships • Provide Funding for Faculty & Staff Professional Development • Equip Classrooms - Provide the latest technology

15. Capital Campaign “Opening Doors, Changing Lives” Major Fund Raiser: Naming Rights exist for buildings, classrooms, laboratories, parking lots, and other appropriate spaces for individuals, families, businesses or corporations and are subject to the approval of the RCC Board of Trustees

16. Campaign Updates Naming Rights: - Workforce Development Building: Industry and Organizations • BB&T • Smithfield Foods • Campbell Soup • Image Supply, Inc. • Lumbee Guaranty Bank • Other donors have named rooms and offices in the WFD & HSB Buildings. • Space is still available in the WFD, Health Sciences Building and any other buildings on Campus

17. Campaign Updates *Amount Donated/Pledged as of Date: $520,222 *RCC Faculty/Staff Support 2008 CFD = $8,923 2009 CFD = $12,050

18. How You Can Help… 1. Word of Mouth – Talk to your business and personal contacts about the RCC Foundation and the successes of the College 2. Provide contacts with my information ERICKA A. JONES, DIRECTOR (910) 272-3235 eajones@robeson.edu 3. Consider starting a scholarship for your program or a program of interest.

19. Other Facts You Should Know • Scholarships for the 2009/10 academic year will only be awarded in the Spring of 2010 with the exception of two Nursing Scholarships. • Scholarship applications will be available on the RCC website, Campus Cruiser and in the Financial Aid Office in the fall.

20. Thank You!