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HCC Foundation
The Haywood Community College Foundation works to aid, strengthen, and further the work and service of Haywood Community College. It assists the College in securing financial support for scholarships, mini-grants, College events, community initiatives, and student and instructor initiatives.
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“A gift of a scholarship is an investment of hope and goodwill in an individual student and in the economic and social health of this community.”
— Dr. Rose Johnson
2008-09 Scholarships Awarded
The Foundation recently recognized 128 students for receiving scholarships this academic year. More than 102 scholarships were awarded totaling over $131,800. Donors responsible for these scholarships were also in attendance. For more information about the scholarship recognition event see this news release.
Mini Grants Awarded for Fall 2008
Over $6,400 in mini-grants were awarded for staff and faculty initiatives, student instructional support, student experiential learning, and professional development. Sixteen grants were awarded including:
- printing a map for the walking trail on campus
- enhancing an educational program for female inmates at the Haywood County Detention Center
- purchasing equipment for an off-campus site and student learning
- providing funds to purchase student's membership fees to the Society of American Foresters
- supporting three instructors in their efforts to attend workshops and/or obtain certifications
- sponsoring the annual Woodmen's Meet
- supporting tutoring workshops and the Small Business Center