Several corporations, including Food Lion, Nissan North America, and Fire-Dex have recently made significant donations to be used by students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. "Industry-recognized equipment is critical to the success of our programs and our graduates," said Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Salisbury based Food Lion donated two electrical hospital beds, three pharmacy scales, and other medical items that will be used by students in the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Radiography programs.
“We are so grateful to Food Lion for their donation,” said Wendy Barnhardt, dean of health and education programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. “The beds and other supplies will be a great addition to our modernized space and allow our students to learn on real-world equipment.”
A Nissan Altima and Armada were donated for the Automotive Systems Technology program by the Franklin, TN, based Nissan North America facility.
Fire-Dex Corporation, of Medina, Ohio, donated turnout gear and boots to the College’s Fire & Emergency Services Training programs.
Phase I of the Fire & Emergency Services Training Facility was completed as part of the 2010 Rowan County bond referendum and has been receiving heavy use for about 18 months. The facility, based at the College’s North Campus in Salisbury, serves an important role for training local public safety providers who protect citizens every day, and is set to expand if voters pass the Connect NC Bond on the March 15 election ballot.