Category: From the Office of the President
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I have hope for a better future
The following piece from Dr. Hartness was published on EdNC on June 10. The original message was sent via email to Davidson-Davie faculty, staff, and students on June 1. Monday, June 1, 2020, was the start of summer session at Davidson-Davie Community College. The first day of class is supposed to be one of excitement…
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Discover your path forward at DCCC
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise in the month of May 2020. Every day, we build the roadmap for our future. This is true under usual circumstances, yet we find ourselves in a time of new and changing norms. Activities and…
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You Are Not A Loan
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise in the month of February 2020. Facing the turbulent waters of debt is exhausting and consuming. It is a feeling that I, like many in our community and country, have experienced firsthand. Early in our…
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DCCC is the Best Place to Learn and Work
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise in the month of January 2020. Our goal at Davidson County Community College is connecting the individuals of our community with pathways for success. It is a challenging, but continuously rewarding calling. Helping students prepare…
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DCCC Embraces the Future in a New Year and New Decade
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise for the month of December 2019. As a lifelong educator, the promise of a new year has always resonated with me. A new year brings endless possibility, hope, and the enduring image of a bright…
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Serving up a huge helping of gratitude this season at DCCC
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise for the month of November 2019. With our communities gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving and in the preliminary joyful tidings of the holiday season, I’m reflecting more and more on what I’m thankful for in life.…
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DCCC provides affordability, value for lifelong success
The following is a monthly column from Dr. Darrin Hartness that ran in the Lexington Dispatch and the Davie Enterprise for the month of October 2019. It’s no secret, I get excited whenever anyone tells me they’re considering college as their next step. This choice is usually inspired by the hope and promise of a…