A-B Tech Students Achieve Academic Excellence
Alice Powell
Steven Pires
A-B Tech students Alice Powell and Steven Pires were honored as high achieving community college students during the ninth annual Academic Excellence Awards luncheon April 27.
The North Carolina Community College System recognized some of the most talented students attending North Carolina's community colleges.
The system-wide event honors two students from each of the 58 community colleges. The 116 students were selected by the individual colleges for their academic accomplishments and leadership ability.
"These students enrolled in their respective community colleges because they knew they would find the resources they needed to put them on a path to success," said System President H. Martin Lancaster. "Each man and woman had the guidance of talented instructors and the support of loving family and friends to encourage them toward excellence."
The event is a joint effort sponsored by the State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents.
Veterinary Medical Technology Program Accredited
A-B Tech Veterinary Medical Technology students Beth Thieda, left, and Allyson Hall examine Dex during a class. The program has recently received provisional accreditation.
A-B Tech's Veterinary Medical Technology Program has been granted provisional accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
Provisional accreditation is granted to new programs in veterinary technology that have made significant progress toward meeting the AVMA CVTEA Standards of Accreditation. Programs may remain on provisional accreditation for up to five years until achieving full accreditation.
A-B Tech began its program in 2004. The curriculum prepares individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment, and medications for examination and surgery; collecting specimens; performing laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, and dental procedures; assisting in surgery; and providing proper husbandry of animals and their environment.
"The students are elated," said Dianne Cotter, Veterinary Medical Technology chair. "This group started and stayed with us even though the program wasn't accredited yet. Now they can take their credentialing exams and become licensed.
"We could not have done this without the support of A-B Tech's administration and their contribution to the community. The accreditation team was impressed by the sense of involvement these students already feel within the veterinary community. I am so proud of this first graduating class," she said.
A-B Tech AEOP Luncheon
The A-B Tech Association of Educational Office Professionals presented a $1,000 scholarship to incoming student Brittany Embler and installed new officers at its annual awards luncheon May 9.
Eileen Klope, Counseling Center secretary/receptionist, was recognized was the Educational Office Professional of the Year. The selected Administrator of the Year was Pamela Silvers, Business Computer Technologies chair.
Officers installed were Kathryn Lemieux, secretary to the dean of Arts and Sciences, president; Jo Ann Crompton, executive administrative assistant, vice president; Klope, secretary; and Tamala Barnett, secretary for the Division of Arts and Sciences, is permanent treasurer.
Tina Fountain, Equipment/Facilities Inventory coordinator, was the winner of the gardening wheelbarrow raffle.