Durham Tech Today: New 911 Academy Announced, Valor Award Given to Life-Saving Student

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Message from the President

In this holiday season, we are thankful for individuals who provide support for Durham Tech, local leaders working to improve our community, and students and instructors making a difference. We are thankful also for those who made the College what it is today – you can read about them below in the opening stories of our 60 for 60 series.

J.B. Buxton
President, Durham Tech

New Durham Tech 911 academy to combat Durham, regional emergency dispatchers shortage

“I have asked Durham Tech to assist the city in addressing the challenges with our 911 system. One thing is clear, we need more trained 911 dispatchers,” said City of Durham Mayor Elaine O’Neal. “Durham Tech is developing a 911 academy to provide high-quality, standardized training to prepare individuals to serve as 911 dispatchers for the city and other communications centers in Durham and Orange County.”

WRAL: Durham Tech creates 911 academy to help city fill vital roles

ABC11: Durham's first black female mayor wants to tackle crime and affordable housing in the city

News & Observer: Bull City mayor turns to Durham Tech to help fill 911 center call-takers gap

CBS17: Durham mayor announces partnership with Durham Tech to train more 911 dispatchers

CAMPUS NEWS

Durham Tech opticianry student saves life
from house fire, receives
Valor Award

‘Master of his craft’:
Jim DePalma tells the
story of history at
Durham Tech

New Kuhn Inspiration Scholarship provides tuition, books, and options for students of color

Durham Tech receives $25,000 Ribbon of Hope Grant to launch new Project-enhanced Active Learning

Occupational Therapy Assistant student takes first place in statewide competition for adaptive equipment

Barnes developed a hand-stabilizing resistance disc to promote the use of spontaneous non-dominant hand use in children with cerebral palsy and children struggling with hand-dominance.

She was inspired to create the device after working with a boy with cerebral palsy that had hand-dominance issues and low core strength.

“I had the idea for the resistance disc to keep his ‘good hand’ out of the way and working so his other hand could have more turns to explore his toys while also strengthening his core by bearing weight.”

Statements on Key Events

President Buxton's statement on swearing-in of Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews

“I want to congratulate our new Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews on her swearing-in. Durham Tech is committed to continuing to provide qualified officer candidates for the Durham Police Department through our Basic Law Enforcement Training program," said President Buxton. "We also stand ready to support Chief Andrews’ efforts to reduce violence and improve safety in our communities. We look forward to our partnership with her and the Durham Police.”

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Related:
Statement on City of Durham's new Mayor, Elaine O'Neal
Statement on Thermo Fisher Scientific expansion
Statement on newly sworn in elected Orange County mayors

IN THE NEWS

WRAL: Helping patients breathe brings joy to UNC Health respiratory therapist

“It makes me feel good about what I do, and it just solidifies the fact that I think I'm in the right field," said Dulce Hernandez, a graduate of Durham Tech's Respiratory Therapist program.

"If seeing someone get better, seeing someone get discharged, brings that much joy to me, then I am right where I need to be."

Northhampton Community College Magazine: When Heroes Need Help

“Student veterans convey mixed feelings about their campus environment and for them to be successful, he or she must have a sense of belonging to the institution,” said Shane Hale, a Durham Tech graduate now working with student veterans at Northampton Community College.

60 for 60: Durham Tech's Storytelling Campaign

George W. Newton, the individual behind the vision

George W. Newton was one of the original six Board of Trustee members of Durham Industrial Education Center. He was appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Durham County and served on the board for 26 years, including nine as chairman. Newton’s broader vision helped to shape Durham Industrial Education Center’s evolution to Durham Technical Community College.

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