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CCCC Launches Barbering Program at Harnett Correctional Institution

CCCC Launches Barbering Program at Harnett Correctional Institution

On Tuesday, October 14th, Dr. Bud Marchant, CCCC President, and Bill Tyson, Harnett County Campus Provost, presided proudly over another CCCC pioneering event: The inauguration of the new Barbering Program for inmates at the Harnett Correctional Institution (HCI). "This is another CCCC first, " said Dr. Marchant. "There was a big turnout for the event and the enthusiasm was tangible. We are teaching practical skills that will make the difference between success and failure when our students leave here to build a new life. It's the best kind of hope."

The new program continues a longstanding collaboration between CCCC and HCI of training inmates in both academic and vocational fields of study. An existing building was demolished and completely rebuilt to the specifications of the CCCC staff and instructors. The Board of Barber Examiners licensed the barber school in August 2008 and instruction began on September 3, 2008. Daniel Thomas is CCCC Director of Correctional Education at HCI. Walter Cotton is the college's Barbering Department Chairman, and Michael Cheek is the barbering instructor at HCI.

"This is a history-making event," said Bill Tyson in his remarks. "This is barbering's time. This is a big, unique program with lots of potential. Both HCI and the college have in their mission statements that they want to take their students from where they are and move them to where they need to be through education and rehabilitation. At HCI, we've developed programs and skills that will give our students the chance to get jobs when they get out. Over the years, we've made good programs better. I expect barbering to follow the lead of the other programs here and produce graduates that want to go to work. Most importantly, we've broadened the possibilities for our students at HCI. We've given them another way to work while they're here and another way to make it when they're released."

Provost Tyson and Dr. Marchant accepted an etched plaque on behalf of the college. The plaque reads, "Presented to Central Carolina Community College in appreciation of support and dedication to Correctional Education Program, Harnett Correctional Institution, October 14, 2008." Artical End

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

CCCC Foundation Quarterly Meeting

The CCCC Foundation will hold its Quarterly Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Chatham County Campus in Pittsboro. Contact Abby Walker, 718-7332 for more information. Artical End

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Staff Development Session Scheduled

Please plan to attend a staff development session at 3:00 p.m. on November 6th in the auditorium of the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Karen Yerty, Associate Director of Student Services, NCCCS, will present a session on special populations. Contact Michelle Powell, (919) 542-6495, ext. 237 for more information. Artical End

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October Distance Education Faculty Roundtable

These sessions provide a chance for distance faculty to engage in face-to-face dialogue to improve teaching and learning. This session will be of value not just to online faculty, but also to any instructors wanting to utilize the online resources the CCCC library has to offer in their seated courses.

To register, email Lydia Farmer at lfarmer@cccc.edu or call extension 7349.

If you're interested in serving as a faculty/staff facilitator in coming months or have other topic ideas, please contact Bianka Stumpf, bstumpf@cccc.edu. Artical End

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Family Health and Benefits Fair

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, CCCC, in cooperation with Lee County Schools, is sponsoring the 6th Annual Health and Benefits Fair at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flu shots will be available as will the Bloodmobile, bone density screening, PSA, glucose and cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks and much more. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Contact Linda Spivey, (919) 718-7589 for more information. Artical End

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IN OTHER NEWS

State Pension Fund In Good Shape Despite Crisis

Richard H. Moore, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina, recently reassured employees of the state that the pension fund will ride out the storm in good shape: "Your pension fund is prepared to weather this downturn. We remain fully funded, one of just five pension plans nationwide with the money on hand to meet its promises. We manage our investments for the long term, so you can count on your benefits being there when you need them. We will continue to monitor the market very carefully and to keep you updated. To learn more about the pension fund and the current market, please visit our website at www.nctreasurer.com." Artical End

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PERSONNEL NOTES

News From the CCCC Family

Anita Green, Adult High School instructor at the Siler City Center, is a patient at Rex Memorial Hospital in Raleigh. Her CCCC friends can remember her with a card at:

Stelfanie Williams has accepted the position of Dean of Continuing Education. Williams comes to us from Sandhills Community College where she currently holds the position of Dean of Continuing Education. Williams is no stranger to CCCC having served previously as the Director of Continuing Education on the Pittsboro campus. She will begin her new position on November 1, 2008.

Tommie Foxx's mother-in-law, Lucille Jordan, passed away on October 10. Tommie is in maintenance at the Siler City Center. Cards can be sent to:

Clara Faircloth, mother of Johnny Faircloth, Toolmaking Instructor, passed away on Wednesday, October 8. Funeral services were held on October 11th at Juniper Springs Baptist Church in Sanford. Cards can be sent to:

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Birthdays

Birthday Cake
10/17 Perry Emmons
10/19 Sara Lambert
10/20 Lisa Brown
10/21 Tammie Quick
10/21 Craig Ciliberto
10/23 Rosita Davis
10/23 Salvatore Mercogliano

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Planner

Oct. 21 - CCCC Foundation Quarterly Board Meeting. 6 p.m. Chatham County Campus in Pittsboro.

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.

Nov. 2 - Daylight Savings Time ends.

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

Where's the Beef?: Interested in local grain fed beef at a price that is better than the grocery store? Contact Jessica Brown at 718-7438, (919) 548-3655 (home) or jbrown@cccc.edu for more information.

Navy Blue Leather Loveseat for Sale. "Help me sell my navy blue leather loveseat and I will donate part of the proceeds to the United Way campaign! This loveseat has been barely used (maybe sat on for 5 hours total). It is a masculine/classic design, perfect for a study or home office - or the den. Larger than your average loveseat, seats 2 football fans comfortably! (Color is appropriate for Duke or Carolina fans- or NC State if blue is the new black :) $325 or make me an offer." Contact Robin Kohanowich, (919) 545-9256. Artical End

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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. Artical End

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