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Bladen Community College

P.O. Box 266, Dublin, NC 28332

Dublin, NC 28332

College

of

Excellence

(910) 879-5500

1-800-619-1406

http://www.bladencc.edu

Text Box: BCC Welcomes Dr. William Findt to Presidency Bladen Community College’s new president, Dr. William Findt, is off and running on the job. His first day was Friday, August 1, and he is working on learning everything about his new college and campus family. Dr. Findt is a career educator with more than 30 years experience in the North Carolina Community College System. No stranger to southeastern North Carolina, Findt began his career in education at Garland High School as a social studies teacher. He later was Dean of Continuing Education at Sampson Community College. Findt’s career later took him to Alamance Community College for 10 years and then to Mitchell Community College, a school he had attended before it became a part of the North Carolina Community College System. He had worked for more than 15 years at Mitchell when he was selected to head BCC. He has served in a number of positions over his management career, including Dean of Continuing Education, Dean of Instruction, and Executive Vice President for Development and Community Relations. Findt said, in a Tuesday interview, that he believes his experiences in a variety of positions will serve him well in adapting to his new job. He added that he is excited about having the opportunity to lead BCC. Findt, a native of Indiana who came to North Carolina when he entered high school, completed his bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, his master’s degree at Appalachian State University, and his doctorate at Virginia Tech. He and his wife, JoAnne, have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. “I feel honored to have been chosen by the trustees, whom I feel are very committed to the college,” said Findt. “In my initial interview with them, I sensed that they were concerned about the future of the college and you don’t find that everywhere. Dr. Findt will be contributing a message to THE EAGLE each month. See this month’s message on page 3.

Text Box: BCC Named College of Excellence See story on page 3 .

In This Issue

PAGE 1: NEWS

BCC Welcomes Dr. Findt

PAGE 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

BCC Calendar

Birthday Calendar

NCCCS System Conference

EAGLE Information

PAGE 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

BCC Named “EXCEPTIONAL”

President’s Message

Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit

PAGE 4: NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Dennis Troy Named Chairman

Levi Pate Leaving Board

Leon Martin Sworn In as Member

Selecting Contractor for SRC

PAGE 5: STUDENT SERVICES

BCC’s Ambassadors 2008-2009

NET Test Schedule

Transfer Counselors at BCC

BCC Enrollment Up

Jones is Smart Start Coordinator

PAGE 6: CONTINUING EDUCATION

SBC Announces Fall Seminars

Grant Writing Workshop Scheduled

Job Link Center Moves

Summer Camp = Academic Adventures

PAGE 7: DISTANCE & EVENINGS

New Distance Ed. Technology Specialist

Evening Center Offers Communication

PAGE 8: SGA & FOUNDATION

Message from SGA President

SGA Events Scheduled

Club Fair Day, SGA Training Day,

SGA Meeting, Constitution Day

Foundation Dinner Planned

Mike Merritt Scholarship Ride

PAGE 9: SPECIAL PROGRAMS

LPN Pinning Ceremony

Two New Instructors in Nursing

THOT (Thought)

PAGE 10: BCC’s HONORS

Williams & Sellers Chosen

SKD English Honor Society

Britt Is N4CSGA Vice President

PAGE 11: DEDICATION

Williams Administration Building

PAGE 12: SPECIAL INFORMATION

Fall Convocation

Student Resources Center

Inclement Weather Policy