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FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE A New Season at the Spring Lake Campus by MICHELLE SAMUELS-JONES Seeds have been planted on the Spring Lake Campus When does the Pre-Health Academy Start? — seeds that have been watered by innovation and A Pre-Health Academy pilot will be launched during the enthusiasm. Like a seed, an idea nurtured in the right Spring 2014 semester; the full program debut is Fall 2014. environment can be transformed into something that Does a student have to apply to the Pre-Health makes a difference. It is fitting that with the upcoming Academy? Spring Semester, a new initiative is taking root on the No application needed! FTCC students who have Spring Lake Campus. completed all pre-curriculum English/Reading/DRE Fayetteville Technical Community College is excited courses and DMA 010, 020, and 030 are welcome. to announce the launch of its Spring Lake Campus PreHow do students register for Pre-Health Academy Health Academy. This initiative is the product of a seed courses? planted nearly 10 months ago. We asked "What would Students should call 910.678.8457 to make an happen if we created a focused experience for students appointment to receive their Ed Plan. Students may interested in healthcare prior to their applying, being then register via WebAdvisor or with the assistance accepted to and enrolling into a health program?" The of their adviser in the HTC Building. Students can The Pre-Health Academy at FTCC's Spring Lake campus also receive Ed Plans and registration guidance at answers were obvious. We could cultivate students who is set to debut in the Fall of 2014 with a pilot program are more academically focused and therefore better the Spring Lake Campus and Fort Bragg. To ease launching in Spring of 2014. prepared; enhance students' insight into the expectations registration, unique section numbers have been and required skills to succeed in healthcare; facilitate established for the Pre-Health Academy — refer to students' ability to make connections between their courses with section numbers 0310 or 0311. academic and career goals; and help students pursue a different path early in their Will only Pre-Health Academy courses be offered at Spring Lake? academic pursuits if they determine healthcare is not a fit. The Spring Lake Campus will continue to offer a variety of curriculum The Pre-Health Academy seed has been watered through collaborative and continuing education courses! partnerships across FTCC. Early enthusiasm and commitment from the Spring How will others know about the Pre-Health Academy? Lake staff and academic deans were instrumental in tilling the soil to ensure this seed A marketing plan is under way, including a new logo! Targeted would take root. communications will be sent to students inviting them to What is the Pre-Health Academy? join this unique learning The Pre-Health Academy will offer students applying to a health program the option community. MICHELLE SAMUELS-JONES, FTCC Dean of to take their required courses at one location — the Spring Lake Campus. Students Stay tuned as the Spring Lake Campus, Contributing Writer. will join a close-knit community that provides cutting-edge career, leadership and Pre-Health Academy www.ccrcnc.com COMMENTS? Editor@ professional-development experiences. The Pre-Health Academy will offer specially continues to grow upandcomingweekly.com. trained advisers and staff to help students successfully navigate their program. and blossom. There are caterers... Good Morning Fayetteville with Goldy & Jim W Weekday Mornings 6-10 a.m. www.2girlscateringnc.com www.facebook.com/2girlscatering (910) 920-0340 2Girls Catering showcases our cuisine and excellent service at receptions, anniversaries, graduations, corporate grand openings, etc! We also provide party platters for casual celebrations. We can fulfill your need for any size gathering. We are now accepting reservations for our new venue space, the Red Rose Studios opening September 2013! ...and then there's 2Girls! WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Talk Line: 910-864-6400 Local News, Weather, Traffic & Sports NOV. 27 - DEC. 3, 2013 UCW 17