Looking Back: 1990-1999

Dr. Lewis Redd serves as interim president until June 1990, when the State Board confirms his selection as the College’s second president.

Philip Evancho is awarded the First Union Excellence in Teaching award from among applicants from all 58 community colleges.

The College’s men’s basketball team participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (1980-2000) and reaches the Sweet 16.

The basketball team, coached by Si Seymour, beats the UNC-Chapel Hill junior varsity team.

Craven CC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter, Alpha Phi Nu, is chartered.

The College’s first Havelock Fund Drive raises more than $12,000.

Craven’s AAS degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology begins courses and Paramedic classes are offered through Continuing Education in the fall of 1996.

The College begins using the semester system in May 1997.

Instructors Bob Husson and Valeria Truitt offer the College’s first online courses.

Perdue Hall is completed, providing space for science labs, the nursing program, accounting, and office systems technology.