May 26, 2009
For Immediate Release

RCCC Offers Activity Director Class

              SALISBURY, N.C. — Persons who want to become state-approved activity directors for nursing homes can take a course beginning June 1, offered by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

               The class will meet June 1 through Aug. 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Rufty-Holmes Senior Center in Salisbury. There is a registration fee of $60 and a supply fee of $22.

               This is a 60-hour, state-approved course meeting all N.C. state qualification requirements. Persons taking the course will learn about state and federal regulations, how to plan and coordinate senior activities, and various other duties within the activity director profession.

              Call RCCC's Continuing Education Department at 704-216-3512 for more details and to register.

               Individuals also can learn how to turn vegetables into works of art and create unique table centerpieces and accents by taking a five-session "Vegetable Art Carving" class at RCCC.

               The 15-hour class will meet 6 to 9 p.m. on June 1, 3, 8, 10 and 15, at RCCC's North Campus, in Salisbury. The course fee is $42.55, plus supplies.

               Students will learn how to use carving tools and related safety tips, how to carve carrots, cucumbers and radishes, and how to make basket arrangements using a variety of vegetables.

               Class space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Call RCCC's Continuing Education Department to register and for more information, including supply list — 704-216-3512.

               RCCC is a comprehensive, community-based institution of higher learning, serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties in North Carolina. RCCC is one of 58 colleges in the state-supported North Carolina Community College System.

                RCCC offers fully-accredited associate-degree programs in more than 40 areas of study, including arts and sciences, business, information technology, health and public services, and engineering technologies. RCCC also offers accredited diploma and certificate programs focused on career training, continuing education and basic skills education. RCCC provides a strong foundation and transferable credits for students moving on to four-year colleges and universities and helps adults get the additional training they need to start new careers.

               RCCC annually provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students. In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus being developed in Kannapolis. For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.