Cougar Bytes for December 19, 2008
December 19, 2008
Volume I, Number 11
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Broadcasting Club Spreads Christmas Warmth
Billy Freeman, Broadcasting Technologies lead, is full of pride and Christmas cheer about the recent activities of members of the Broadcast Production Technology Club. They are bringing warmth to more than 100 Sanford residents this winter, thanks to a coat collection and donation project by club members. The students collected more than 100 coats and delivered them to The Bread Basket in Sanford on December 16th for distribution. Those making the delivery were (from left) Jeremy Rutherford of Anderson Creek, club treasurer; Santa Claus, played by Justin Bullock of Fuquay-Varina; John Benson of Spout Springs, club president; and Kyle Goodwin of Moncure.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Art Walk in Siler City
Don't miss this great opportunity TONIGHT! Visit downtown Siler City for the Third Friday Art Walk on December 19, between 6:00 and 9:00pm. The CCCC Sculpture program's student art gallery will be open. Enjoy a cup of hot cider and view the Fall semester artwork and pottery by the ceramics and metal sculpture students. All Arts Incubator shops and galleries will be open.
BLET Graduates Sworn In As Apex Police Officers
Faye Phillips, Director of CCCC's BLET Program, watched proudly as three graduates of the college's Basic Law Enforcement Training program, Lee Burns, Matt Hunter and Jonathan Culbertson, were sworn in during an Apex Police Department ceremony on December 11th at the city's Town Hall.
Signs Up For Spring Registration
The cheerful yellow sign pictured here is one way we are getting the word out about Spring registration. We're asking for your help in getting them up in as many places as possible in Chatham, Harnett and Lee Counties. If you have a good spot to place one or more signs that will be visible to traffic (ex. yard, business, church, etc.), please call:
- Chatham County: Ashe Hinnant, (919) 542-6495
- Harnett County: Gloria Oldham, (910) 893-9101 or Cindy Page, (910) 814-8800
- Lee County: Irene Smith (718-7518) or Marcie Dishman (718-7491)
The signs cannot be placed on the right-of-way along the highways. Permission must be obtained to place them on private or commercial property. Please collect and return to the Marketing Department as soon as possible after January 6th, as the signs can be reused.
Photos of Holiday Celebrations
Chatham County
Chatham County
Harnett County
Harnett County
Lee County
Lee County
Holiday Jazz Concert and Jam
Gregg Gelb and his friends and family will be making good music on Saturday, December 20th:
- Marsh Woodwinds "Upstairs"
- 707 North Person Street
- Raleigh, NC
- Admission: $10.00 per person
Snacks and soft drinks are provided. BYOB (beer and wine) if you like. For more information, contact Gregg Gelb, CCCC music instructor, at (919) 776-3272 or visit www.marshwoodwinds.com.
CCCC Holiday Celebrations
Continuing Education: Luncheon scheduled for department personnel on Friday, December 19th at the Flame Steak House at 12:30 p.m. Contact Stelfanie Williams, (919) 718-7254 for more information.
Preston Sellers Re-enters Retirement
Coworkers gathered in the Science Building Conference Room on December 15th to bid an affectionate farewell to Preston Sellers, Interim Vice President of Instruction. Preston treated them to a pizza party. Among those present were (pictured around the table clockwise) Sue Whitman, Linda Spivey, Martha Youngblood, Preston, Amanda Carter, Jennifer Owens and Rosemary Sova. Standing behind Preston (from left): Lisa Chapman, Dwane Hodges, Robin Walker, and President Bud Marchant.
Writing Works: CCCC's Quality Enhancement Plan News
by Zena Harvley-Felder, QEP Coordinator
Writing Works: CCCC's Quality Enhancement Plan calls for both direct and indirect assessments of progress. This spring, CCCC will participate in two surveys that will serve as indirect assessments for Writing Works, and on a broader scale, for the college's overall improvement efforts. The two surveys are the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and the Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE). The CCSSE is designed to provide information on learning-centered indicators of quality for community and technical colleges nationwide. CCSSE provides colleges with important information about their learning environment and educational practices. Questions on the survey focus on students' overall experience in community college. The results from the survey will be useful for diagnosis, benchmarking performance, and monitoring progress of improvement efforts. The QEP calls for administration of the CCSSE and CCFSSE in the spring of 2009, 2011, and 2012.
Classes to be surveyed are selected randomly by CCSSE according to time of day. A list of classes selected will be available sometime in February-March. The pencil and paper survey will take one class period. Instructors whose classes are selected will choose a date for the survey administration. The CCSSE will be administered during March-April, and the CCFSSE, an online survey of faculty, will be administered between March 2 and May 20th. An Institutional Report will be delivered to Dr. Marchant by July 31, 2009 and will also be available online. The National Report will be delivered in November, 2009. Results are reported in the aggregate. If you are interested in further information about the CCSSE or CCFSSE, please see the attached FAQs or visit the CCSSE Website www.ccsse.org. If you have further questions, please call or email me. Thank you for your cooperation in this important endeavor.
PERSONNEL NOTES
News From the CCCC Family
Gary Ennis (AHS Instructor/Lillington Adult Education Center) is at home after an extended hospital stay. He would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at 900 W. Carr Street, Dunn, NC 28334.
Dianna Habib (Technical Services Library Assistant) has been a patient at Duke Hospital this week. You may remember her with a card at P.O. Box 264, Sanford, NC 27331.
Sara Wathen (Receptionist/Lillington Adult Education Center) is a patient at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC. You may remember her with a card at 1196 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546.
Birthdays
| 12/20 | Michelle Powell |
| 12/21 | Ben Johnson |
| 12/23 | Charles Berryman |
| 12/23 | Anne Davis-Johnson |
| 12/24 | Joy Hewett |
| 12/26 | Barbara Rusher |
| 12/28 | Diane Dellinger |
| 12/28 | Charlotte Harrington |
| 12/29 | Mike Spivey |
| 12/29 | Dawn Harris |
| 12/30 | Fred Fritz |
| 1/02 | Teresa Harrington |
| 1/02 | Pamela Wells |
| 1/05 | Ellen Dickey |
| 1/05 | Johnny Frye |
| 1/06 | Nicole Brown |
| 1/07 | Michelle Wheeler |
| 1/09 | Joyce B. Thomas |
| 1/09 | Lerah Snipes |
| 1/10 | Jessica Brown |
| 1/10 | David Watson |
| 1/11 | James Anderson |
| 1/12 | Jonathan Loftis |
| 1/13 | Faye Phillips |
| 1/15 | Stephen Athans |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Dec. 19 - Holiday Luncheon for Continuing Education faculty and staff
Dec. 23-Jan. 2 - CCCC Closed
Jan. 8 - Bloodmobile at the Lee Gym from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Jan. 22 - CCCC AEOP Meeting
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
For Sale: Fresh pecans (unshelled), $2.00 per pound. Contact Jon Matthews at (919) 718-7264 or email at jmatthews@cccc.edu.
Ski Condo at Bargain Rates: Double red ski week (January 10th-17th) at Chetola Resorts in Blowing Rock, N. C. This is a 1,450 sq. ft. condo at Chetola Lakes Resort (5 star rated, indoor pool, jacuzzi, exercise room, etc.)-fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, with pull out sleeper in the living room-sleeps six. Typically rents for $285.00 per night. Will rent for $100.00 per night. If you would like to spend a week in Blowing Rock at a bargain price, please call Bob Wicker-ext. 7238.
Home for Christmas: Squeakers, a petite, beautiful female tabby cat, is homeless for the holidays because her elderly owner has been institutionalized due to advanced Alzheimer's. Squeakers is spayed and is up-to-date on all her shots and tests. She would make an affectionate undemanding companion for an older person. Contact Irene Smith at (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668.
A Little Bit of Heaven for Rent: Need something to look forward to in 2009? Plan your vacation now at Oak Island Beach, NC. 4 bedroom/2 bath home available for seasonal rental. Contact Diane Glover for more information. dfglover@gmail.com
For Sale: Fresh brown eggs, $2.00 a dozen. Contact Melanie Yarborough, (919) 718-7400.
Lulu of a Christmas Gift: "If you are looking for a new pet, please consider adoption. Lulu is a new foster dog in our family. Lulu is an eight-month-old Spaniel/Lab Mix. She's a sweet and loveable girl with a great personality. She's healthy and has had all her medical needs met. She's also been micro chipped. Please check out her listing on http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12459050. Lulu is being fostered through THE DOG FOUND, Trinity, NC." Contact Judy Herndon, (919) 542-6495, ext. 211 for more information.
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.