Distinguished Professor Ed Spitler
I have taught engineering and construction technologies courses at Sandhills Community College since 1997. I have enjoyed helping students learn about these exciting professions, and I continue to enjoy learning about the new and emerging topics. The geospatial industry is changing the way we look at and analyze data, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to obtain educational degrees in my home state of North Carolina from Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and North Carolina State University in Raleigh! If I can provide assistance in helping you achieve your educational goals, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Here is an introductory welcome video from me.
Work Experience
Jan. 2025 Dean of Workforce and Applied Programs
Distinguished Professor, Department of Engineering and Construction Technologies
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
2020-2024 Department Chair and Distinguished Professor, Department of Engineering, Construction and Computer Technologies
Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Geomatics Technology Program
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
2018-2020 Department Chair and Professor, Department of Engineering Technology
Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Geomatics Technology Program
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
2011-2018 Department Chair and Professor, Department of Engineering Technology
Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology Program
Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Geomatics Technology Program (formerly Surveying Technology)
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
2007-2011 Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology Program
Program Coordinator and Professor, A.A.S. Surveying Technology Program
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
2000-2007 Program Coordinator and Associate Professor, A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology Program
Program Coordinator and Associate Professor, A.A.S. Surveying Technology Program
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
1997-2000 Program Coordinator and Instructor, A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology Program
Program Coordinator and Instructor, A.A.S. Surveying Technology A.A.S. Program
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
1995-1997 Field and Project Engineer
Lee Construction Company, Charlotte, N.C.
Education
2010- 2012 Master of Geospatial Information Science & Technology
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
2003-2004 A.A.S. Surveying Technology
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
1993-1995 B.S. Civil Engineering Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.
1991-1993 A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology
Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C.
1988-1990 A.A.S. Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, N.C.
Professional Accomplishments and Recognition
2023 Appointed to the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council by the North Carolina Community College System
Selected as a Facilitator for the Sandhills Community College Faculty Assemble Retreat Great Teachers Seminar
2022 Selected to serve on the SCC Faculty Retreat Excellence in Teaching Panel
2020 Selected as the Chair of the newly formed Department of Engineering, Construction and Computer Technologies
2020 Promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor by Sandhills Community College
2019 Led the
2016 Selected as the Sandhills Community College Distinguished Alumnus
Selected as the North Carolina Community College System Excellence In Teaching Award recipient
Completed the Hawaii Great Teachers Seminar
2015 Awarded the 2014-2015 Raymond A. and Rachel H. Stone Excellence In Teaching Award at Sandhills Community College
Selected as a Notable Alumnus by the Sandhills Community College Alumni Association
2013 Appointed to the Sandhills Community College SACS Quality Enhancement Plan Executive Committee
2012 Appointed and served as the SACS Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee Chairperson
Completed the Improved Pavements Workshop for the Code Green Super Curriculum Improvement Project
Completed the Low Impact Development Fast Track Certification Workshop for the Code Green Super Curriculum Improvement Project
2011 Elected by peers as the Chair of the newly formed Department of Engineering Technology
Implemented new Engineering Transfer and Engineering Technology Career and College Readiness Programs at Sandhills Community College
Completed Introduction to Engineering Design instructor certification through Project Lead The Way
Appointed to the advisory board for the North Carolina Geodetic Survey
2010-2011 Chaired the North Carolina Community College System Civil Engineering and Surveying program Code Green Super Curriculum Improvement Project group
2010 Appointed to the advisory board for the Geomatics program at N.C. A&T University
2010 Established the Engineering Technology Summer Camps at Sandhills Community College
2008-2010 Elected by the alumni and served as the Sandhills Community College Alumni Association President
2003-2004 Elected by the faculty and served as the President of the Sandhills Community College Faculty Assembly
2001-2002 Appointed and served as the Sandhills Community College SACS Physical Resources Committee Chairperson
2000-2001 Selected for and completed the North Carolina Community College System Leadership Program
2000 Established the annual Experience Engineering Project for students at Sandhills Community College
1998 Obtained and arranged for the installation of a Structural Steel Teaching Aid / Sculpture on the SCC campus
1998-2012 Presented 20+ professional seminars for engineers, surveyors and educators across North Carolina and Virginia