Cougar Bytes for October 3, 2008
October 3, 2008
Volume I, Number 2
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- IT DEPARTMENT UPDATE
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- COUGAR CUISINE
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Faculty Urged by President Marchant to Sign Up for College Committees
by T. Eston (Bud) Marchant, President
"Attached to this edition of the e-bulletin is a form for you to use in selecting a college standing committee. I consider College Committees to be extremely important. By dealing with the issues assigned them, committees promote and enhance effective communication throughout the college and the community. I would urge each of you to think about which committee best suits your interests and talents. Committee membership is open to all employees of the college. A current description of the duties of the standing committees is found in Policy 7.02.
"Please use the following guidelines in selecting a committee. If you are currently a member of a committee and would like to remain on that committee, please circle the committee name, indicate that you are a current member and would like to remain so. If you are not a member of a committee or would like to change the committee on which you serve, please rank your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd selections. Please print off the form and return it to my office by Friday, October 10th. Once the forms have been collected, committee meetings will be scheduled and chairs elected (or reelected)."
Standing Committees Sign Up Form (.doc)
United Way Campaign Begins
by T. Eston (Bud) Marchant, President
"The United Ways of Chatham, Harnett and Lee Counties will soon be kicking off their 2008/2009 campaign. United Way works to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. Many of the students at CCCC and their families have directly benefited from the services of United Way agencies. Over the next few weeks, you will be given an opportunity to contribute to United Way. I hope that you will give it serious consideration."
University Transfer Day
The 9th annual University Transfer Day will be held on Thursday, November 13 in the gym of the Lee Campus from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. This event will host representatives from a variety of senior and public institutions across the state that welcome CCCC's transfer students. Please encourage your students to attend. The list of institutions that will attend will be distributed closer to the event. Contact Melissa Staley at 718-7249 for more information.
Harnett County Medical Assisting Class Fundraiser
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Harnett County Medical Assisting class will be hosting a soup/chili sale at the Etheridge building on the Harnett Campus. Grilled cheese sandwiches, crackers and sodas will also be available. Proceeds will be used to fund travel and student participation at the North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants annual convention.
Deadline to Register to Vote is October 10, 2008
If you wish to vote in the election coming up on November 4, 2008, you need to have your registration form completed no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 10th. Voter registration was conducted on the Lee and Harnett campuses during Activity Days. For faculty, staff and students who still need to register, contact David Oates on the Lee Campus at 718-7273 for voter registration forms.
Tickets Available for Lee Regional Agricultural Fair
Discounted advance ride tickets are available for CCCC faculty, staff and students from Mike Neal (718-7337) or Drew Goodson (718-7445). Cost is $12.00 instead of $15.00 if purchased at the fair. Students can get in the fair free on Oct. 6th and 7th between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with the ride pass.
IT DEPARTMENT UPDATE
WAN Connection (Wide Area Network)
One of our biggest projects is adding additional satellite campuses to our main network here on the Lee campus. After several months of planning and preparation, this project is nearing completion. The Lillington and Pittsboro campuses currently have this connectivity, but we're adding several other campuses. Jonesboro Center, ESTC, NCST, Dental Center, LAEC and Siler City Center will soon all become part of our main network as well. We're also upgrading the connections between Lillington and Pittsboro. Some of the benefits expected will be better Datatel connections and functionality, ability to access shared files from those remote locations and the ability to extend the same phone system to these remote campuses.
Internet Bandwidth
The second project is increasing our Internet bandwidth. The state began this project for all 58 community colleges early this year, but unfortunately they've missed the last two completion dates given to us. At this time, we have no new date to share. We are being assured that it will happen soon. In the meantime, here at the college we have made a few adjustments in an attempt to ease some of the pressure the entire college is feeling from our current overtaxed connection. We hope you have noticed improvement during the last two weeks in this regard. The IT department would like to thank everyone for their patience while we as a college work through this.
Contact MontE Christman, 718-7495 or mchristman@cccc.edu, for more information.
PERSONNEL NOTES
News From the CCCC Family
Jon Matthews, Business Technology Chair, and his wife, Kelly, are the proud parents of a new baby girl, Lily, born Wednesday, October 1st. Mother and baby are doing fine.
Jerry Smith in the Maintenance Department proudly announces the birth of his sixth grandchild. Camdyn Jacob Dew was born on Friday, September 26th. He weighed 6 lbs, 8 oz. and was 20 inches long.
New Arrivals
Lucretia Newkirk has joined the Health Occupations program as a Nursing Instructor.
Rhonda Harrington has joined the staff on the Sanford campus as Special Projects Coordinator.
Birthdays
| 10/03 | Richardson, William |
| 10/03 | Foster, Danette |
| 10/04 | Marchant, Eston |
| 10/04 | McLamb, Ronald |
| 10/04 | Summey, Linda |
| 10/05 | Ennis, Gary |
| 10/06 | Stephenson, Faye |
| 10/06 | Hartman, David |
| 10/07 | Furr, Daniel |
| 10/08 | Oldham, Gloria |
| 10/08 | Haire, David |
| 10/09 | Holder, Thomas |
COUGAR CUISINE
Subway Adds Two Hot Sandwiches
The Subway trailer has added two hot sandwiches to its menu: Meatball Marinara and Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. Renovations in the cafeteria are progressing and the facility will open soon with a full menu from breakfast through early dinner.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Oct. 13 - Administrative Staff Meeting.
Oct. 14-17 - Student break.
Oct. 22 - Board of Trustees Fall Meeting. 7 p.m. Miriello Building Multi-purpose Room, Harnett Campus.
Oct. 23 - CCCC Association of Educational Office Professionals meeting.
Oct. 31 - SGA-sponsored Halloween Costume contests.
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
Candle Sale: to benefit the Lee County Pop Warner Association: Funds will be used to purchase new shoulder pads and uniform pants for football players. The candles are $13.00 for a 10 oz candle (70 hours of burn time) and $19.00 for a 16 oz. candle (100 hours of burn time). Candles come in 24 different scents. Contact Coach Carl Bryant in the CFC office, Rm. 20, or call 718-7285 if you are interested in helping this local football organization.
Love for Sale: Harriet, a beautiful Brittany spaniel mix, needs a loving home. You can find her picture at www.petfinder.com. Look under Breed: Boykin, ZIP Code 27298. Contact Judy Herndon, (919) 542-6495, jherndon@cccc.edu. for more information or to arrange to meet Harriet. Judy, a Basic Skills Recruiter on the Pittsboro campus, is fostering Harriet for a Triad rescue group.
1991 Cadillac: Excellent engine, good tires. Transmission needs work. For sale or possible donation. Contact Reba Brewington at (919) 258-5775.
Caribbean Cruise: Pay $1,500 for a cruise valued at $4,500! Carnival Cruise to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Price includes airfare from RDU to Miami. Departs 11/8/08. Must be purchased by 10/8/08. Contact Lewis Canady at (919) 819-6430.
COUGAR BITE-BACKS
Compliments, Complaints, Comments
Have something you would like to get off your chest? Send your letters and your news to marketing@cccc.edu. The editors reserve the right to select what will be printed and to edit material to fit the space available.