Letter from The President

We are all facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and wonder what it means going forward.  It has caused many to focus more on the future and the career they want.  Whether you are a recent high school graduate or someone wanting to return to school to “skill up” for a better job, Isothermal Community College is here for you. Our college transfer degrees are readily accepted...
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The Powers Promise

Did you know that most students from Rutherford and Polk counties can attend Isothermal at little to no cost? In fact, more than 90 percent of all Isothermal students were awarded some form of financial aid during the past academic year. The Powers Service Scholarship Program was established in memory of Lee L. Powers, a community leader who served on the steering committee that formed...
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7 Easy Steps to Enroll at Isothermal Community College

STEP 1 COMPLETE RESIDENCY DETERMINATION Visit ncresidency.org to complete the NC Residency Determination Service online interview/application. Retain your username, password and Residency Certification Number (RCN). You’ll need it to log in to apply in Step 2. Visit isothermal.edu/start for tips on completing the RDS application. STEP 2 APPLY For admission, complete an...
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FAFSA, There’s An App for That!

Good news, you can now apply for financial aid in the same way as sharing snaps and stories – on an app. The U.S. Department of Education has now launched the myStudentAid mobile app to help first-time students apply for aid in the 2019-20 academic year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is truly the “keys to the kingdom” of financial aid. It can open the door to...
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Are Online Classes a Good Fit For Me?

1. Feeling that I am physically part of a class is a. not necessary. b. somewhat important. c. very important. 2. I generally a. get things done ahead of time. b. need reminders, but get things done on time. c. put things off until the last minute. 3. I prefer to communicate a. in writing. b. in person, but I’m comfortable expressing myself in writing. c. in person, face-to-face....

Online and on Track

As schools around the world move classes online, students everywhere are learning to adjust to studying at home–and everything that comes along with it. We are all in this boat together. Turning your living room into a classroom is no easy feat. This is true, especially if you’re sharing your newfound workspace with family and/or roommates. But don’t let this get you off track. Being a...

FAST: Easing the way for adult learners

Are you working, but looking for a way to boost your pay and find new challenges? Many adults easily answer yes to that question. Isothermal is here to help you meet the problem of underemployment with a new set of streamlined diplomas and certificates, designed to be completed in less than a year.  The program is called Flexible Adult Studies Tracks (FAST). Recognizing that many working...

Inside ICC: We Are Here To Help

By AVA YAMOUTI, Dean of Health and Public Services As an integral community partner, Isothermal Community College (ICC) exists to improve life through learning by providing innovative, affordable educational programs and inclusive opportunities for personal, professional, economic and cultural development. Isothermal Community College is here to help our community members reach their goals...

A Career in Human Services Helps You Help Others

Do you want a career that focuses on helping people and making their lives better? If so, then Human Services Technology is the field for you! Our program prepares you for an entry-level position in a variety of human service agencies. Our emphasis of study is on development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to human services. As a graduate, you could work in positions in mental health,...

Whats Your Excuse? Four big reasons adults avoid college

You wake up every day to return to the same job you have been dragging yourself to for years. Another day of performing work that, let’s face it, it was fine 10 years ago, but is starting to wear you down. You’ve always been interested in helping people, or computers, or nursing, or (insert your interest here) but you’re not sure if you can hack going to college at this point. You don’t...

Tips for De-stressing in a Stressful Time

Who can’t use a few good scientific tips for de-stressing as we confront the coronavirus? Whether it’s the difficulty of working at home, being primarily confined to the house, addressing 24/7 childcare challenges, financial concerns related to loss of employment, or the justified worry about the trajectory of COVID-19, we all need to cope with uncertainty and new difficulties. Isothermal...

Allied Healthcare Professionals: Heroes of Our Time

Healthcare workers have never been more important, and respected! Firefighters, office workers, patients—and just about everyone—are applauding our healthcare workers combatting the coronavirus. These selfless workers deserve our collective thanks for stepping up to save lives. Do you have what it takes? Do you have a big heart and want to serve your community? Are you looking for stable...

College Agility Pays Dividends

Isothermal Community College has served Rutherford and Polk Counties for more than 50 years. This service has endured through good and bad times, most of which have been foreseen or at least, anticipated. Yet how quickly things can change as we see with COVID-19. The necessity for adaptation and change has never been brought about so quickly, at least in my career, and we are still right in...

Advice for Community College Success

Book author says reach out, make friends and find mentors   Q. What made you decide to write Community College Success? I was a community college transfer student and after I finished my own degree, I worked in Student Life at a community college. I soon realized that successful students shared a common pattern. They all made friends with other students who supported them; they reached out to...
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Isothermal Community College: Your College, Your Community

45% of all U.S. college students attend a community or technical college. On average, community and technical college tuition costs less than 50% of public university tuition. Community and technical colleges train 57% of nurses. 80% of first responders-including emergency medical technicians, firefighters and police-receive training at a community or technical colleges. Almost 50% of...
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