College programs recognized for excellence

Several Surry Community College programs were recognized for 100% pass rates among their students taking first-time state licensure examinations.

SCC President Dr. David Shockley recently presented Jim McHone, director, Law Enforcement Training and director of Center for Public Safety, and Barry VanHoy, BLET qualified assistant / Law Enforcement Training coordinator, with four resolutions of recognition from the SCC Board of Trustees.

The presentations were made during the SCC Spring 2024 Faculty/Staff meeting.

The recognitions came after the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards Division announced:

-- SCC Detention Officer Training Program students, enrolled in the May 2023, November 2023, and February 2024 classes, have achieved a 100% passing rate for first-time test takers on the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards Division Examination for the seventh consecutive year.

-- SCC Basic LIDAR Operator Certification students, enrolled in the May 2023 and April 2024 classes, have achieved a 100% passing rate for first-time test takers on the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards Division Speed Measurement Instrument Examination.

-- SCC Basic RADAR Operator Certification students, enrolled in the October 2023 class, achieved a 100% passing rate for first-time test takers on the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards Division Speed Measurement Instrument Examination.

-- SCC Students in the N.C. Telecommunicator Certification Courses of November 2023 have achieved a passing rate of 100% for first-time test takers.

Additionally, Dr. Doug Underwood, director of Emergency Medical Programs and director of the Yadkin Center, was honored with two resolutions of recognition.

They honored him for the Emergency Medical Responder Class achieving a passing rate of 100% for first-time test takers; and the Emergency Medical Technician Day Class achieving a passing rate of 100% for first-time test takers.

Surry Community College is registering students for fall classes. Go to surry.edu to see course schedules, or contact Student Services at 336-386-3264 or studentservices@surry.edu.