Spartanburg Community College Receives Donation from Duke Energy for Student Scholarships
April 11, 2011
SPARTANBURG, SC – April 11, 2011 – AlthoughSpartanburg Community College (SCC) has the lowest tuition in the region, manystudents still need assistance to help pay for college. Four students in SCC’sRadiation Protection Program (RPT) received that assistance from funds donatedby Duke Energy.
“We are very grateful to have Duke Energy as an industrypartner. They have been very supportive of SCC’s mission to provide affordableand accessible educational opportunities to area residents and to developworkforce initiatives that foster economic development,” said Sam S. Hook,executive director of the SCC Foundation.
Duke Energy recently made anunrestricted donation to the SCC Foundation, which was awarded as scholarshipsto the following students:
- Darlynne Galloway, Gaffney,S.C.
- Erika Patterson, Gaffney,S.C.
- Mankento Tate, Gaffney,S.C.
- Robert Weant, Blacksburg,S.C.
“Scholarship gifts are investments in the future benefits we willderive from talented, educated young leaders,” said Theo Lane, district managerof government and community relations for Duke Energy Carolinas. “The RadiationProtection Technology Program partnership with Spartanburg Community Collegeallows Duke Energy to support the educational goals of these talented andfocused young people, that in turn may one day support our nuclear generation’sefforts right here in South Carolina. Our State is blessed to possess a strongcommunity college system, and Duke Energy is proud to support the continuededucational goals of these students.“
SCC’s RPT Program, offered at theSCC Cherokee County Campus in Gaffney, is the only program of its kind in SouthCarolina and was developed through a partnership between the College and DukeEnergy. Each summer, SCC accepts 16 students into the program, which is led byDuke Energy veteran instructors who are Institute of Nuclear Power OperationCertified. Students also have the opportunity to complete on-site internships atlocal nuclear power facilities.
Individuals interested in the RPT Programcan attend an information session on Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. or 5:30p.m. in room E-25 in the East Building on SCC’s central campus. For moredetails, contact Dr. Berta Hopkins, SCC science department chair, at (864)592-4262.
Registration for SCC summer and fall classes is ongoing andsummer classes begin on May 16. Individuals interested in applying to theCollege for the summer and fall semesters can apply online at www.sccsc.edu orcontact the SCC Admissions Center in Spartanburg at (864) 592-4800 or toll free(866) 591-3700. For a complete listing of summer and fall class scheduleofferings, visit www.sccsc.edu/academics/search.aspx.
Organizations andbusinesses interested in becoming a College benefactor should contact the SCCFoundation at (864) 592-4624 or visit www.sccsc.edu/foundation.
About theSpartanburg Community College Foundation
The SCC Foundation exists toprovide assistance to Spartanburg Community College through scholarships,curriculum resources, equipment, facilities and grants that help students,faculty and the community achieve educational excellence thereby contributing toa vibrant, local economy. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu/foundation.
About Spartanburg CommunityCollege
Recently named one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nationaccording to Community College Week, SCC offers more than 100 academicprograms of study including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plusUniversity Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCCprovides flexible class scheduling including day, evening, weekend and FlexStartclasses in addition to more than 100 online classes through SCCOnline.Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, andregional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leadingto high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community EducationDivision provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personalenrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.
