Cougar Bytes for April 20, 2012
April 20, 2012
Volume V, Number 4
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- Chatham Serves up 3x3 Comedy Dinner Theatre
- LEC Student Wins VFW Award
- CCCC Offers Core Curriculum for Small Business Owners
- Fourth Annual Broadway Our Way Festival
- News From the Alumni Office
- News From the Grants Office
- News From the Foundation Office
- 2012 CCCC Foundation Scholarship Registration
- 50th Anniversary Gala Event
- News From Green Central
- CCCC Employee Featured in Sanford Herald
- Kenneth McLamb Announces Retirement
- Goodbye, Irene
- 5th Annual Fitness Fest
- Service Pins
- W. Dallas Herring Lecture
- Be a Top Notch Presenter
- Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training
- Faculty and Staff of the Year awards
- Congratulations, Lisa Knight
- Academic Excellence Awards
- Cougar Pets News
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Harnett breaks ground for new Health Sciences Building
More than 100 local leaders in education, medical care and government, as well as members of the public, gathered at the Brightwater Science and Technology Campus, in Lillington, for the groundbreaking for the college's new health care training facility on April 12, 2012. Four organizations in Harnett County will partner their efforts in creating a medical corridor along Highway 421, which will include the college's Health Sciences Building; Harnett Health Systems 50-bed Central Campus Hospital, also in Brightwater; First Choice Community Health Center; and Campbell University's School of Osteopathic Medicine. CCCC, Campbell University, First Choice and Harnett Health Systems will invest a total of $150 million for new construction in the creation of this medical corridor. The facilities will create about 1,500 jobs over the next three years and attract 40-50 physicians and physician assistants to the area. All this will result in a projected $1 billion in economic development over the next 10 years. Click for full story.
Turning the first shovelfuls of dirt are (from left) Red Rock Developments CEO William Smith, CCCC Harnett Provost Bill Tyson, CCCC President Bud Marchant, Harnett EDC Director Phyllis Owens, Harnett Commissioner Dan Andrews, Harnett Health Systems President/CEO Ken Bryan, Harnett Commissioners Chairman Tim McNeill, Harnett Commissioners Beatrice Hill and Jim Burgin, and CCCC Board of Trustees Chairman Julian Philpott.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Chatham Serves up 3x3 Comedy Dinner Theatre
CCCC instructors Ellen Bland and Chef Gregg Hamm would like for you to come enjoy a delightful combination of comedy and cuisine as Central Carolina Community College acting and culinary arts students blend their talents to serve up the '3x3 Comedy Dinner Theatre,' for ages 11 and up. Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, April 24 and 26; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Chatham Community Library's Holmes Meeting Room, 197 N.C. Highway 87, Pittsboro, NC. Seating is limited; advance ticket purchase is required at www.brownpapertickets.com or between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Administration Office, Building 1, on the Chatham Campus. Please click here for more details.
Pictured are cast members (from left) Louis Bergen, of Sanford, John Barringer, of Pittsboro, Monique Pardo, of Carrboro, Arianna Tysinger, of Sanford, Cody Miles and Josh Davis, both of Pittsboro, and (back) Catherine King, of Pittsboro.
LEC Student Wins VFW Award
Pictured Lee Early College senior Hannah Cowfer (center) (from left) are Central Carolina Community College Executive Vice President of Instruction Dr. Lisa Chapman, VFW Quartermaster Otis Weaver, Cowfer, VFW Commander Anthony Hall, and LEC Principal Robert Biehl. LEC is a collaboration of CCCC and Lee County Schools and is located at the college's Lee County Campus.
Lee Early College senior Hannah Cowfer has been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for her winning essay in the organization's Voice of Democracy essay competition. The topic was, "Is there pride in serving in our military?" Cowfer won at both the local and district levels and was runner-up at the state level. Commander Anthony Hall of VFW District 9 and Quartermaster Otis Weaver of VFW Post 5631, in Sanford, visited Lee Early College on March 30 to present the award certificate to Cowfer on behalf of State Commander Jason Schoolcraft. Commander Hall noted how proud the VFW is of her. He also stressed the importance of more local high school students participating in the contest.
CCCC Offers Core Curriculum for Small Business Owners
Current and would-be small business owners are invited to attend a series of seminars on the basic knowledge critical to starting and running a small business - and earn a certificate from Central Carolina Community College in doing so. The college's Small Business Center offers the Entrepreneurial Foundation Series, seminars covering the five "core curriculum" topics of small business ownership: How to Start a Business, Financing Your Small Business, How to Write a Business Plan, Market Research and Marketing, and Record Keeping and Taxes. Please click for more details.
Fourth Annual Broadway Our Way Festival
The Broadway Our Way Festival Committee would like to invite everyone to their 4th annual event held in downtown Broadway on Saturday April 21, 2012. The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a scheduled 5K Run and if you are not into walking or running you can ride your bike at 9:00 a.m. in the 50K/100K, Ride the Buck race. There will be events to enjoy with food, crafts, live demonstrations, music, and more! Bring the entire family out for an all-day event lasting from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Click to see flyer for registration and event details.
News From the Alumni Office
BluePrint Member Savings Program
Alumni and Friends - Register online (www.cccc.edu/alumni/services/savingsprogram/signup/) to get your official BluePrint Member Card recognizing you as a member of the CCCC Alumni Association. After you register online, your card will be sent via email. The BluePrint Member Card will qualify you for discounts at a number of participating businesses (www.cccc.edu/alumni/services/savingsprogram). Take a look at the list of businesses participating (www.cccc.edu/alumni/services/savingsprogram/) the in Member Savings Program, and start saving today! If you know business owners who want to sign up to be a Savings Program Member, send an email to alumni@cccc.edu, or call (919) 718-7426.
News From the Grants Office
Have a Grant Project Idea? Share your grant needs by clicking here. After you submit, the Office of Grants can then provide advice and pre-award support to help you conduct grant research, identify funding opportunities, and write/submit grant proposals.
News From the Foundation Office
Mark your calendar! The 2012 Faculty/Staff Fund Drive is here! Your staff representatives have planned many exciting events for the week of April 23rd. Please review the attached flyer for all the activities scheduled for your campus. Please return your completed pledge page back to your team captain as soon as possible. Each completed team returned to Abby Walker by 5:00 pm Monday, April 23rd, will be registered to win a FREE LUNCH for their entire team! Thank you for all you do for the college!
2012 CCCC Foundation Scholarship Registration
Faculty and staff are encouraged to notify students of the upcoming May 1, 2012 deadline for applications to apply for CCCC Foundation Scholarships! Applications need to be forwarded to Laura Musselwhite no later than May 1, 2012. The CCCC Foundation uses funds and donations pledged by donors and supporters to provide these scholarship gifts. Please click here in order to access the application and directions.
50th Anniversary Gala Event
CCCC faculty and staff are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration event held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center on Thursday evening, June 28, 2012. This event brings a one-year celebration of the college's 50th anniversary to a close. A special night is planned for the community and staff featuring an original production by Ellen Bland, dinner prepared by our culinary arts students, a Silent Auction, and recognition of our Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. A reduced rate of $30.00 per couple has been arranged for CCCC faculty and staff in celebration of this event. (Two for the price of one). Please make plans to attend! For more information, contact Emily Hare at 919.718.7230, ehare@cccc.edu, or click on www.cccc.edu/50years.
News From Green Central
Central Carolina Community College continues its celebration of 50 years of healthy growth and service to its communities with its Chatham Celebration, a day of fun, learning, and entertainment for the whole family, on Saturday, April 28. A Health Fair will be an important part of this community event taking place at the college's Chatham County Campus, 764 West St. According to CCCC Chatham Provost Karen Allen, the college's programs and leadership in Chatham have had a sharp focus for many years on the health of the environment and the health of residents. Click here to learn more!
CCCC Employee Featured in Sanford Herald
Kay Faucette
CCCC employee, Kay Faucette, Facility Coordinator for the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, was recently featured in the Carolina People @ Work segment of the Sanford Herald, Saturday, April 7, 2012 edition. Kay's hard work and dedication to her job were just a few of the reasons she was chosen to be spotlighted for this segment. Thanks to Kay for a job well done!
Kenneth McLamb Announces Retirement
Long-time CCCC employee Kenneth McLamb, Welding Instructor, will be throwing in the "torch" as he retires on April 30, 2012. Kenneth has spent over 12 years providing welding and related courses to CCCC vocational students at the Chatham and Lee county campus locations. CCCC will surely miss the expertise Kenneth has brought to his students and staff over the years. Our best to you, Kenneth!
Goodbye, Irene
CCCC and the Marketing Department said goodbye to employee, Irene Smith, whose last day as Administrative Assistant for the department was March 30, 2012. Irene will still be working in other capacities for the college and for non-profit organizations in the community. We would like to wish Irene well in her new endeavors.
5th Annual Fitness Fest
The public is invited to join the activities on April 29, 2012 as Sanford hosts the 5th Annual Fitness Fest in downtown Sanford. Now in its fifth year, the Fitness Fest has become more than just a bike race. The Fitness Fest draws hundreds of cyclists to compete in a series of races in a closed-off section of downtown Sanford. In addition, several hundred local runners and their families compete in the 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Fun Run and Kids Bike Race. There is something for everyone: bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, food, crafts, and more will happen simultaneously from 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from this year's Fitness Fest will benefit Lee County Schools, the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Temple Theater and the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford. Click for more details.
Service Pins
The pins are coming, the pins are coming! The college is aware that many of you are anxiously awaiting your college service pins and you will be acknowledged during our December training/meeting. Stay tuned for more information! Thank you for your patience!
W. Dallas Herring Lecture
As a part of the 2012 W. Dallas Herring Lecture Series, Dr. Kay McClenney will address: Keeping America's Promise: Challenges Ahead for Community College.
Among the topics, Dr. McClenney will discuss college priorities in institutional culture, educational practice, academic policy, and leadership skills.
The lecture will be hosted by North Carolina State University and we will have a live video stream in Room 9209 of the Science building on April 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Please send an e-mail to Theresa Cry to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate of attendees.
Be a Top Notch Presenter
Do you need to polish up your presentation skills? Do you have anxiety about speaking in front of people? Please come and learn how to give your very best presentation! The college will have Dee Oseroff-Varnell on the Lee campus on Wednesday, May 9th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to discuss the following topics:
(1) speech anxiety, (2) knowing your audience, (3) organizing your presentation, (4) using PowerPoint, and (5) delivering your presentation.
If you are interested in attending, please register at www.doodle.com/nqstp6wddfbsben6
A confirmation e-mail with the location will be sent to you by May 1st.
Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training
Would you like to learn strategies to de-escalate situations in your department or classroom, then you should sign up for this training! One of our own faculty members, Markita McCrimmon, will conduct the training that provides proven techniques to diffuse potentially volatile situations in higher education. Please join us in a round table discussion to discuss and explore some of the disruptive or crisis situations you are experiencing.
We will hold two sessions, one in Lee County and one in Harnett County. Registration is now open!
Lee County: www.doodle.com/d4csx8rvbnz35k2v
Harnett County: www.doodle.com/qze9r5fptmtm927m
Faculty and Staff of the Year awards
It is that time of year again when we recognize our outstanding faculty and staff that have demonstrated the mission, vision and values of the college. Please download the forms from the intranet under the Human Resources department.
The nominations are due on April 27, 2012.
Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication to CCCC!
Congratulations, Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight has been elected as a Director on the Board of the North Carolina Science Leadership Association (NCSLA). To learn more about NCSLA visit www.ncsla.net.
Academic Excellence Awards
The Academic Excellence Awards ceremony will be held May 2, 2012, 7:00 pm at the Dennis A Wicker Civic Center. This is an opportunity for the college to acknowledge outstanding students & their achievements. Show these students that you are interested in them & proud of their accomplishments by attending this event honoring them.
Cougar Pets News
Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? The animals waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered. They are ready to love you.
Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com/index.html for more information and pictures of pets available for adoption. Call 919.718.7465 or email jloftis@cccc.edu if you want to adopt.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Mary Parker
Career Services Coordinator
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. Since Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. The opportunity to occupy a student personnel administrative role at a two-year college offering a close working relationship with students, faculty, alumni and the business community in regards to Career Counseling.
- Q. Describe what you do for the College.
- A. I guide and direct new and continuing students into career choices compatible with their skills and interests as they explore and set career goals. I provide resources and employability techniques needed to enter today's world of work. I use my human resources, counseling and college teaching abilities to ensure the diverse student body at Central Carolina Community College understand that education coupled with career planning equals success.
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. Durham, North Carolina
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. A little small town in Durham County called Rougemont, North Carolina.
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. Masters, Human Resources Management, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro; Post-Masters, College Teaching and Adult Learning University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A. Deep sea fishing, vegetable gardening and traveling
News From the CCCC Family
William Kenyon Welch, husband of CCCC retiree, Clem Welch, and father-in-law of Carl Bryan passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. Funeral services were held on Thursday April 19, 2012 at Crossroads Ministries with Rev. John Sauls officiating. A full military honor burial was held in the Broadway Town Cemetery. Correspondence may be mailed to: P.O. Box 1309, Broadway, NC 27505.
Birthdays
| 4/21 | Kassandra Lyles |
| 4/25 | Wendy Cotten |
| 4/26 | MontE Christman |
| 4/28 | Charlotte Baggett |
| 5/03 | Barbara Wood |
| 5/03 | Lori Rainforth |
| 5/03 | William Lawhon |
| 5/04 | Alyce Gaines |
| 5/05 | Barrett McGehee |
| 5/09 | Kimberly Sherrill |
| 5/10 | Kim Michael |
| 5/11 | Mitchell Carr |
| 5/13 | Phyllis Huff |
| 5/13 | Karen Allen |
| 5/13 | Christopher Beal |
| 5/14 | Kevin Luck |
| 5/15 | Douglas Arevalo |
| 5/16 | Martha Wolfenbarger |
| 5/17 | Diane Glover |
| 5/18 | Melanie Yarborough |
| 5/19 | Cynthia Page |
| 5/20 | Trinnette Nichols |
| 5/20 | Cynthia Ramsey |
| 5/21 | Rosalind Cross |
| 5/22 | Robert Powell |
| 5/22 | Michelle Coore |
| 5/23 | Thadd McElreath |
| 5/24 | Hillary Heckler |
| 5/24 | Daryl Maddox |
| 5/25 | Clint Matthews |
| 5/26 | Joey Shue |
| 5/27 | Hazel Tysor |
| 5/27 | Melissa Fogarty |
| 5/27 | Christa Mashburn |
| 5/27 | Drew Goodson |
| 5/30 | Dwight Dixon |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
April 23 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: 11:00 AM - Cooking Demonstration with Chef Hamm
April 23 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Foundation "Open House"/Desserts served
April 24 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: Harnett Lunch
April 25 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: Chatham Lunch & Facials by the CCCC Esthetics Students
April 25 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Pittsboro
April 26 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: Lee Lunch-Gym 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
April 26 - Annual Faculty/Staff Fund Drive: Zumba with Cindy! 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Gym
April 28 - 5K Rabbit Run and Chatham 50th Anniversary Celebration, Pittsboro