Barker Selected for President's Leadership Academy

ASHEBORO (January 31, 2011) ‑ Seven Randolph Community College employees have been chosen for the first President's Educational Leadership Academy at RCC, one of President Robert S. Shackleford's initiatives for the 2010‑2011 school year.

Chosen for the Academy, which is designed to help prepare them for positions of increased responsibility, were Holly Barker, program head/instructor, Interior Design; Dean Beck, director of student counseling; Amanda Byrd, dean of basic skills; Melinda Eudy, department chair for Arts and Science Division/math instructor; Cindi Goodwin, director of facilities; Brandi Hagerman, director of enrollment management/registrar; and Tara Williams, director of computer services/systems administrator.

"I wanted to create a leadership training experience that was unique, personal, intense, and practical," said Shackleford. "The goal is to help faculty and staff grow in their leadership skills and prepare them to assume expanded leadership positions within the College, whether on College committees or other avenues." The Academy is built around a mentoring model. Participants will be involved in small group sessions, one‑on‑one mentoring sessions with Dr. Shackleford, and field experiences such as Board of Trustees' or County Commissioners' meetings.

Applicants are required to have completed one year of employment at RCC by the start of the session for which they are selected. Promotion is not an assured outcome of the Academy. However, this leadership training is intended to help participants become more effective leaders with more potential for increased leadership roles or responsibilities. Selection was based on a number of factors including evidence of leadership, leadership potential, representation from all areas of the College, as well as the nature of the applicant's job.

High Point furniture library names new curator

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, December 28, 2010

HIGH POINT — The Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library here has named Karla Webb as its curator to succeed Carl Vuncannon, who has held the job for more than 25 years and will retire at the end of the year.

Webb, who holds an associate's degree in interior design from Randolph Community College, has worked with several furniture companies and has run her own design firm.

"Carl has been an invaluable administrator and curator," said Charles Sutton, chairman of the library's board. "He was chosen by Sandy Bienenstock because he possessed the skills and talents to run the library's varied operations. Besides the day-to-day working with library visitors, Internet queries and industry liaison, Carl has been responsible for our book sales during the spring and fall (High Point) markets.

"He is widely respected for his hard work and dedication. We will continue to call on Carl for his counsel and assistance. We do wish him and his wife, Evelyn, the very best," Sutton said.

The Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library is a research and design library used by the public, design professionals, architects, students and educators.

In photo:
Karla Webb, left, is the new curator of the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library, succeeding Carl Vuncannon, who is retiring after more than 25 years.