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Congratulations to
Dr. Rodgers’ first year
as president!

It is an exciting year at Wilkes Community College. We
are amid accreditation reaffirmation with the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC) and look forward to their site visit this
September. WCC is creating an Enrollment Management
Plan slated for launch in the 2025-26 Academic Year. We
started a Flex-Path Medical Assisting program option
and will launch a Heavy Equipment Operator program in Dr. Michael Rodgers, President
August to better serve the adult learner through innovative Wilkes Community College
scheduling and additional programming leading to higher-
wage, high-demand fields. Dental Hygiene is another new program slated to start
in August. WCC is excited about the opportunities that are ahead of us and are
proud to maintain a student-centered approach to serving Wilkes, Ashe, and
Alleghany counties.
Photo by: Riah Barfield

Carolina at Chapel Hill, established in 1789.
The state is also home to elite colleges and
universities such as Duke University, Wake
Forest University, Davidson College, Elon
University, High Point University, Catawba
College, and Appalachian State University.

Other Learning Experiences
Blue Ridge Learning facilitates experiential
programs such as ropes courses and mountain
adventures to help group members establish
authentic connections with lasting impact. The
center works with schools and universities,
civic and chamber groups, and religious
and youth organizations to create more
meaningful and productive interactions. Blue
Ridge Learning is based at the Blowing Rock
Conference Center which hosts year-round
retreats, camps, and conferences for up to 350
participants. brlc.org

The Wilkes County Public Library is part
of the Appalachian Regional Library System.
Mobile Soils Classroom Wilkes County Library has a range of programs
The Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation and services tailored to children, teens, and
District is in its first school year adults. The library has digital collections, online
of operating its new Mobile Soils resources, virtual programs, printed books, and
Classroom, a 28-foot interactive trailer research resources. arlibrary.org/wilkes
that educates and excites students
about what lives underfoot, breaking
down soil’s biological, chemical, and
physical properties. The accessible
classroom is outfitted with 3D artwork
of soil ecosystems, promoting Scan the code for
awareness of soil’s role in agriculture, Chamber members in
food production, and its connections to the Education field.
math, science, and nutrition. To book a
visit, contact: wilkesswcd@gmail.com.

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