Due to overwhelming community interest, Sandhills Community College (SCC) is excited to announce an additional date for its community listening forums in Southern Pines on April 22 at 6 pm at Trinity AME Zion Church's Community Center.
These forums are designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration between the college and the community it serves. The feedback garnered from these forums will guide Sandhills as they gear up to develop a new strategic plan for the next four years.
SCC President Dr. Sandy Stewart says, “Sandhills is embedded in the community, and the community is embedded in Sandhills. When people speak about what is on their minds, their aspirations, and their perceptions of the college, it helps drive good decisions and chart the future. We are thrilled to add an additional listening session in Southern Pines and grateful to the Trinity AME Zion Church for providing a location.”
These listening forums give attendees the opportunity to share feedback directly with college administrators about growth opportunities, community engagement, and areas of improvement.
"Thus far, the community’s participation has been wonderful,” says Lindsey Farmer, Dean of Planning & Research at SCC, who leads the strategic planning process. She adds, “We are learning what our community enjoys most about the college, but perhaps most importantly, we are hearing creative thoughts regarding initiatives to explore—including stackable credentials in healthcare, expansion of industry partnerships, and learning communities for retirees. For those who have not yet attended a forum, I encourage everyone to join us and engage in the conversation."
Sandhills Community College will host forums at the following locations in Moore County:
April 10 1 pm HomeGrown Restaurant- 3400 US-1 BUS, Vass, NC 28394
April 12 9 am Seven Lakes- Baptist 1015 Seven Lakes Dr, West End, NC 27376
April 22 6 pm Trinity AME Zion Church's Community Center- 972 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
April 23 1 pm N.C. Cooperative Extension- 707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327
April 24 6 pm Owens Auditorium- 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Sandhills Community College will host forums at the following locations in Hoke County:
April 9 6 pm First Baptist Church- 333 N Main St, Raeford, NC 28376
April 11 6 pm Robert A. Wright Hoke County Agricultural Center- 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376
Sandhills Community College encourages community members to attend one of the remaining forums. Your voice matters, and together, we can pave the way for the future of Moore and Hoke Counties.