Spring 2025 Course Evaluations

Mid-Semester Course Evaluations open February 16 while End of Course Evaluations open April 13. All evaluations close May 10.

Look for the link within Moodle under "Complete Your Course Evaluation"

OR

Students may also use the following link to log into the course evaluation survey landing page: http://surry.campuslabs.com/eval-home/

For more information, contact The Office of Institutional Research at institutionalresearch@surry.edu.

Black History Month Display: Feb. 12 & 13

In recognition of Black History Month and in conjunction with the college's Global Competence Committee, Emily Workman's COM-231 (Public Speaking) classes created informative posters about often forgotten people, places, and events in Black History. The posters will be on display in the library on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12 and 13. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to come and learn more from the students' work.

For more information, contact Emily Workman, Communication Instructor, at (336) 386-3318 or workmane@surry.edu.

Apply to Graduate by April 1

Just like you had to apply to start at Surry, you have to apply to graduate!

If you plan to graduate this semester or next, meet with your faculty advisor to make sure you are on track! Even if you do not plan to participate in the spring ceremony, a graduation application must be completed. You can find this application by going to your myKnightLife, and clicking "Graduation Application" under "Quick Links" and "Resources."

The deadline to apply to graduate for the 2025 Spring semester is Tuesday, April 1. Applications received after these cutoffs will not be accepted, and your graduation will be deferred to a later term.

PTK Induction Ceremony: February 21

Phi Theta Kappa is hosting an induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 21 in the Grand Hall of the Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Enology on SCC's Dobson campus from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

PTK members, family, and friends are invited to attend to celebrate the students' academic achievements.

Line-up, practice, and photos will occur at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will start at 1:00 p.m. A light reception will follow the ceremony.

To RSVP, e-mail Dr. Kathleen D. Fowler, PTK Advisor, at fowlerk@surry.edu.

For questions or more information, contact Dr. Kathleen D. Fowler at (336) 386-3560 or fowlerk@surry.edu.

Samaritan's Purse Donation Drive

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) will be collecting empty medicine bottles for the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief.

For those interested in donating, look out for the yellow PTK box located in the English Department. Donations will be accepted for the entirety of the spring semester.

Prior to donating, be sure that all labels are removed from the medicine bottles. Bottles must also be completely empty and washed out.

For more information, contact Dr. Kathleen Fowler, PTK advisor, at (336) 386-3560 or fowlerk@surry.edu.

Pack the Convoy: Donate to Troops

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is hosting a drive to donate care packages to troops. You may donate snacks, hygiene items, or letters.

Examples of donations include cookies, crackers, granola bars, candy bars, dried fruits, beef jerky, protein mixer bottles, packets of flavored coffee and tea, deodorant, sunscreen, chapstick, soap, feminine products, letters, cards, magazines, and AA/AAA batteries.

Items may be dropped off in the yellow boxes located in the Knights Grill, library, and the English department from now until May.

For more information, contact Dr. Kathleen Fowler, PTK Advisor, at (336) 386-3560 or fowlerk@surry.edu.

Blood Drive Hosted by PTK: March 1

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, March 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. located at Francisco Community Bldg. 7104 NC 89 Hwy W. Westfield.

PTK is looking for volunteers, and snack and blood donations.

Snack donations may be dropped off in the yellow boxes located in the Knights Grill, library, and English department.

To volunteer, arrive at the venue at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, contact Dr. Kathleen Fowler, PTK Advisor, at (336) 386-3560 or fowlerk@surry.edu.

Armfield Scholarships: Apply Now

The deadline to apply for the Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation Scholarship Program is February, 28, 2025. The scholarship awards vary and are based on financial need. To apply, visit armfieldscholars.communityforce.com​.

Since its inception in 1999, The Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to deserving students. Last year, more than 50 Surry County students benefited from this scholarship program.

The Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation Scholarship Program is managed by the Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation. Questions about this scholarship program should be directed to diana.hedgspeth@ArmfieldFdn.org.

If you need help writing scholarship essays, reach out to our helpful staff at the Academic Support Center, on the Dobson campus, for assistance. Specifically, you can contact Alan Unsworth, Dean of Instructional Support, at (336) 386-3460 or unswortha@surry.edu.



Register for Mid-Term Classes

Students may now register for Spring Mid-Term classes. Classes begin March 7, 2025. Please be aware that some classes may start earlier than March 7. Check the class schedule to confirm start date.

Newly added mid-term classes include American History II (HIS-132-HY30), Music Appreciation (MUS-110-HY30), General Psychology (PSY-150-HY30), and Introduction to Sociology (SOC-210-HY30).

Current students may enter courses into Student Planning for approval.

For more information and to view the full course listing, click here.



SCC Writing Lab

The SCC Writing Lab (R building, 2nd Level) is available for in-person and online help in Teams from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., M-TH. Walk-ins are always welcome – no appointment needed! 

Get assistance at any point in the writing process! Need help with an introduction? Citing a source? Forming your thesis statement? Come see us today! 

For help after business hours, use the Tutor-com link in any Moodle course page. You may get live assistance with a trained writing tutor or use the “Drop Off Your Work” tab on the top of the page to upload your paper for a writing review. 

For more information, contact Jesse Cockerham, cockerhamj@surry.edu or 336-386-3449. 

Academic Support Center – Dobson campus, R-212 

Email: asc@surry.edu 

Phone: 336-386-3460 

Teams: https://bit.ly/asc-team 

Website: https://library.surry.edu/asc 



Federal Work-Study Job Openings

Do you need additional financial help to help with semester expenses such as books, vehicle maintenance, transportation costs, etc.? Look no further, apply for the Federal Work-Study Program today!

Spring 2025 Open FWS Job Opportunities:

• New! Grounds/Custodial Assistant at the Yadkin Campus
• New! General Maintenance, Facilities Department
• Grounds Technician, Facilities Department
• Public Address (PA) Announcer for Events (Including baseball games)

Reminder: Students must have unmet need as determined by their FAFSA form, enroll in a minimum of 6 credits (half-time), and maintain an satisfactory status per our standards of academic progress (SAP) policy to qualify for the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.

To learn about all FWS opportunities, please visit jobs.surry.edu and select 'Students' or contact Jodie Gammons, Financial Aid Specialist via email at gammonsjl@surry.edu.



SCC Library Resources and Events

Make a Blind Date with a Book!

Fall in love with a new book at the SCC library Blind Date with a Book event. Stop by the library between Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Friday. Feb. 14, to pick out a wrapped fiction or nonfiction book from the dozens of choices available. The book is yours to keep.

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with a book from the SCC Library, https://library.surry.edu/home, or an ebook or audio book from the Dogwood Digital Library, https://dogwood.overdrive.com/collection/1644252.

Research Assistance

Visit https://library.surry.edu/researchguides to see the research materials available online or in the SCC library.

Citations

Visit https://library.surry.edu/citing to learn how to correctly format your citations, review a style manual or chat online with a librarian 24/7. You can also stop by the library, call us at (336) 386-3259, email library@surry.edu, or contact us on Teams at https://tinyurl.com/scclibraryonteams for help.

Library Hours 

Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Friday: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Contact Us

General Information

Call: (336) 386-3259 

Email: library@surry.edu

Ask us in Teams: tinyurl.com/scclibraryonteams

Research and Citing Assistance

Call: (336) 386-3501 

Email: library@surry.edu

24/7 Chat 

tinyurl.com/scclibrarychat247 



Tech Tip

Follow the tips below for submitting Moodle assignments efficiently and effectively:

1. Read Instructions Carefully: Before you begin, thoroughly read the assignment instructions provided by your instructor. Make sure you understand the requirements, formatting guidelines, and submission deadlines.
2. Check File Types and Sizes: Ensure your assignment files adhere to any specified file types (PDF, Word Document) and size limitations. Be sure to follow your instructor's specific submission method. Some assignments may require you to upload a file, while others may use a text box.
3. Organize Your Work: Keep your assignment materials well-organized on your computer. Create a dedicated folder for each course, and within each folder, organize your assignments by name and date for easy access.
4. Create a Backup: Before submitting your assignment, create a backup or copy of your work in case of technical issues or accidental data loss.
5. Reach out for Assistance: If you encounter any technical difficulties, contact the Help Desk at (336) 386-3434 or by emailing helpdesk@surry.edu.



Surry Knights

Word of the Month: Endurance

The Surry Knights Word of the Month is Endurance, which is the ability to withstand hardship or adversity and ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.