Cougar Bytes for August 6, 2009
August 6, 2009
Volume II, Number 23
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- A Fresh Look For CCCC
- Jon Matthews Is New Dean of University Transfer, Health Sciences, And Developmental Studies
- Jill Gunter Publishes Children's Book
- Dancing With The Lee County Stars
- Third Friday Art Walk
- Jamie Tyson Attends Coast Guard Educators' Program
- News From The Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Pittsboro Campus Paint-A-Mural Project
The mural that was designed by artist Stacye Leanza with input from our student body is really taking shape!!! The mural is giving a new and vibrant life to our Student Center. Thanks to all of the students, faculty, staff, and local artists, the mural is almost complete.
I would like to invite you all to assist in the completion of the mural painting before the beginning of the fall semester. The students who have taken off for the summer will be pleasantly surprised upon their return.
The final mural painting will take place on Tuesday, August 11, with two sessions to choose from: a morning session from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., or an afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by sending an e-mail to sleanza@blast.com. We look forward to seeing you all!!!
Mural at current stage of completion.
Many hands make light work when it comes to completing the Pittsboro campus mural.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
A Fresh Look For CCCC
Two workmen install a freshly painted sign at the entrance to the Sanford campus. Do you notice anything different?
Jon Matthews Is New Dean of University Transfer, Health Sciences, And Developmental Studies
As you are aware, Barbara Rusher has been acting as the interim Dean of University Transfer, Health Sciences, and Developmental Studies since January of this year. The College appreciates Ms. Rusher's service in this capacity and we wish her great success in her new position at Miami Dade College. Central Carolina's loss is certainly Miami Dade's gain.
Jon Matthews
While we will greatly miss Ms. Rusher, I am pleased to share that Mr. Jon Matthews has accepted the position as CCCC's Dean of University Transfer, Health Sciences, and Developmental Studies.
Jon has been with the College since 2001, serving first as Business Instructor at the Harnett Correctional Institution, then as Business Administration Lead Instructor, and most recently as Business Technologies Department Chairman. Along with participating in various leadership roles at the College, as well as involvement with program development, Jon also brought six years of private sector experience with him when he began at CCCC.
Jon has lived most of his life in our service area. He was born in Greenville, N.C., raised in Lillington, and earned both his B.S. and Master in Business Administration degrees from East Carolina University.
When asked what he likes best about working at the College, he indicates that it is being surrounded by colleagues who are dedicated to their craft and who enjoy enabling others to succeed.
Please join me in welcoming Dean Matthews as our newest member of the Academic Affairs administrative team. He will officially assume these duties on Monday, August 10.
Jill Gunter Publishes Children's Book
Jill Gunter, Liaison at Lee Early College, has written a children's book, Three Dinosaur Friends, which is now available in both paperback and as an eBook download from Tate Publishing Co., http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60799-470-1. Go to www.andydogbooks.com to learn more about the book.
Dancing With The Lee County Stars
The Lee County Communities In Schools is holding a fund-raising event, "Dancing With the Lee County Stars," on Aug. 21 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Several CCCC folks will be involved: Dr. Bud Marchant will be a judge and Carl Bryan, Joni Pavlik, Dwight Hollingsworth, and Mike Neal will be dancing. The judges will have a tough time with Cajun Zydeco, Hip Hop, and Cha Cha among some of the styles presented.
This is a fund-raising event and tickets are available from any of the dancers. Tickets are $50, which includes "A Taste of Lee County" and the show. Thrown in at no charge is the grin that will last a week (or longer!).
The winner will be the couple that receives the most votes. If you cannot attend, votes can be cast on-line for a $10 donation each. Other local stars include: Tracy Carter, Billy Liggett, Chef Hamm, Jeff Smith, Bill Stone, and Toni Davenport. For complete details go to the following link: dancingwiththeleecountystars.com
Thank you for supporting the CCCC "Stars" as they support our local schools.
Third Friday Art Walk
Hi, everyone! Come to downtown Siler City for the Third Friday Art Walk on August 21. The CCCC Sculpture Student Gallery, located at 138 N. Chatham Avenue, will be open 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This show is by this summer's Independent Study students.
During the Art Walk, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Incubator, 20 galleries, shops, and eateries will be open. There will be live classic rock music on stage in the courtyard by "FrizzWheel".
Enjoy a leisurely summer evening in historic downtown Siler City.
Featured here is "Liz" by Ruth Brown.
Jamie Tyson Attends Coast Guard Educators' Program
Jamie Tyson (right), Electronics Instructor and High School Cooperative Programs Coordinator, and Alan Tancreti, a Connecticut high school teacher, assemble a watercraft robot during "An Engineering Challenge for the 21st Century," a Teacher's Dissemination Program held July 12-17 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. Twenty-four high school and community college instructors from around the nation took part in the program, which was sponsored by the Academy and a National Science Foundation grant to Connecticut Community Colleges' College of Technology and Next Generation Regional Manufacturing Center. The instructors practiced teaching techniques to guide students in developing skills to become engineers and technicians, including problem-based robotic projects, effective teamwork, professional skills, interpersonal skills, and personal accountability. During the "Challenge," they also weighed and hoisted anchor aboard a Coast Guard tug vessel, used a ship simulator to command a vessel, beach seined, and took part in an earthquake survival simulation.
News From The Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
July 30 marked the end of the current CSA cycle. Coming in the next 4 weeks, if you choose to renew: colored peppers, tomatoes, corn, squash, okra, beans, cucumbers, and herbs, of course. A 4-week renewal takes us up to the end of August. Delivery dates will be August 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information about the CSA program or to subscribe, call Robin Kohanowich, (919) 542-6595, ext. 229.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Melody McGee
Basic Skills Coordinator, Lillington Adult Education Center
Back in 2003, when enrollment was growing rapidly and the Continuing Education program at the Harnett County Campus was bursting at the seams, two of CCCC's great visionaries, Dr. Martin Joyner, then president, and the man who would succeed him, Dr. Matt Garrett, acquired an old elementary school in Lillington to house the Basic Skills programs. This facility, the old Shawtown Elementary School, became the college's busy and growing Lillington Adult Education Center (LAEC).
Melody McGee, Basic Skills Coordinator, had been with the CCCC Basic Skills program for 12 years at that time. Melody was born in Erwin, N.C., and liked Harnett County so much she never left. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in Education from Campbell University.
She worked as a social worker for Harnett County Social Services in both adult and children's services and left there to work for Applied Computer Technologies. She answered an ad in the Dunn Daily Record to apply for her "perfect" job as Basic Skills Instructor, got the job at the Harnett Campus, and is celebrating her 17th year with the college.
Melody has helped to direct the Basic Skills program at LAEC from the beginning. Built in 1949, the facility is working at capacity.
"We use every square inch to the max," Melody said. "I'm extremely proud of the staff. They do an awesome job of helping people to change their lives for the better."
The Center offers a broad spectrum of Basic Skills programs: Adult Basic Education, Adult High School, Compensatory Education, GED, and ESL. This year, the graduating class from the LAEC Adult High School numbered 60 with an equivalent number receiving GEDs.
This summer Melody and her husband, Tommy, have started riding bicycles for exercise and recreation. They load their bikes on the back of the car and head for places where the automobile traffic is sparse and the scenery is North Carolina beautiful. Melody and Tommy are empty nesters - the three kids have all flown - and they live in Buies Creek.
News From the CCCC Family
Isabel Eubanks, mother of Billie Eubanks (Auto Restoration Instructor/ESTC) passed away on Sunday, July 19. Memorial services were Friday, July 24. You may express your condolences to Billie and his family at 1000 Eubanks Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Inez H. McLamb, mother of Kenneth McLamb (Welding Instructor/Sanford campus), passed away on Tuesday, July 28. Funeral services were held at Mount Pisgah Church, Mount Pisgah Church Road, Broadway, N.C. You may express your condolences to Kenneth and his family at 3131 McArthur Road, Broadway, NC 27505.
"My family and I would like to express our deepest appreciation to each of you for your many acts of concern during my mother's illness and death. My mother, just as yours, was very special to our family and her loss is hard for us all to cope with. Your many acts of kindness and your prayers during this time have been more helpful than you will ever know. Keep our family in your prayers in the days and weeks to come. Thank you again." Kenneth McLamb and family
Birthdays
| 8/09 | Edith Cook |
| 8/09 | Janet Zurbach |
| 8/09 | Carl Thompson |
| 8/10 | Casey Migliore |
| 8/10 | Tanasha Murchison |
| 8/15 | Michelle Nabonne |
| 8/16 | Mildred Whitaker |
| 8/16 | Debra Hughes |
| 8/18 | Nancy Shue |
| 8/20 | Crystel Kay Harris |
| 8/20 | Neil McGowan |
| 8/21 | Landis Phillips |
| 8/22 | Diane Kannarr |
| 8/22 | Phillip Ashe |
| 8/26 | Crystal Baker |
| 8/29 | Robin Walker |
| 9/02 | Lisa Knight |
| 9/03 | Ben Rankin |
| 9/06 | Teresa Cameron |
| 9/10 | Bobby Sharpe |
| 9/10 | James Quesenberry |
| 9/11 | Mark Marand |
| 9/12 | Glenn Shearin |
| 9/12 | Tamara Clarey |
| 9/12 | Patrick Williams |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Aug. 13-14 - New Employee Orientation
Aug. 17 - Fall Faculty Meeting, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Aug. 21 - Third Friday Art Walk, Siler City, 6:00 p.m.-9 p.m.
Aug. 24 - First day of classes, fall semester
Sept. 10 - ESTC Open House, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 17 - All Personnel Meeting
CCCC-BAY
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CCCC-Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need, and a very responsive audience for pet adoption. Our deadline for CCCC-Bay ads is 9:00 a.m. Thursdays.
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.