Cougar Bytes for July 19, 2012

Golden Gala Wraps Up CCCC's 50th

Central Carolina Community College's Golden Gala shone with the talents and enthusiasm of those at the center of its existence for a half-century: students. About 300 community and government leaders, area residents, and alumni of CCCC gathered June 28 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center as the college paid its final tribute to its 50th Anniversary. Please click on link for full story.

Theater students and graduates performed a hilarious, tune-filled 'Send Up' of the college's five-decade history. Among the numbers performed, a barbershop quartet sang in four-part harmony to commemorate the change in 1988 to a four-'C' name: Central Carolina Community College.

Dr. Anthony Harrington, of Harnett County, 1977 and 1983 graduate of Central Carolina Community College and the college's lead history instructor, was one of three graduates honored with the college's inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award.

The celebration culminated with the unveiling of CCCC's new logo: four stylized 'Cs' symbolizing the college's forward momentum in excellence.

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New Branding

by Morgan Steele, king of his own mind ... sometimes

If you need new logos for forms, t-shirts, tattoos, etc please logon to the intranet, click on "Helpful Files By Department" (top left) and look under the Marketing section. Here you will also find letterhead with the new logo.

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American Library Association Sign Agreement

by Rita Van Duinen, Lead Library and Information Technology Instructor

Graduates of Central Carolina Community College's Library and Information Technology program are now eligible to receive the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association's Library Support Staff Certification, thanks to an agreement between the college and the ALA-APA. Click on link for full story.

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Perdue Reappoints Powell As CCCC Trustee

by Dr. T. E. (Bud) Marchant, President

L.W. "Bobby" Powell, of Sanford, an 18-year member of the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees, has been appointed to another four-year term by Gov. Bev Perdue. "Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve," Perdue wrote in her reappointment letter to Powell. "Your diligent and effective service has already made a difference for our state." Click here for full story.

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News From the Foundation Office

by Emily Hare, Associate Director, Foundation

The Foundation would like to extend major thanks to everyone who was involved with the planning and coordinating of the 50th Gala Finale on June 28th. The event was wonderful and we appreciate all of the support! Also, thank you to the faculty and staff for their help at all of the 50th events this past year. We could NOT have done it without each and every one of you! The 23rd Annual CCCC Golf Classic will be held on September 19 at the Sanford Golf Course. Please email Emily Hare at ehare@cccc.edu for more information!

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News From Green Central

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

CCCC is committed to conserving energy, reducing waste and reusing materials when possible. The Sustainability Committee would like to know what you are doing in your office towards these efforts. Please take this survey to let us know how the college is meeting these goals, and how we can support your efforts. The survey is intended for all CCCC employees to fully assess our efforts. Stay tuned for more information about a Green Office Awards Program! Thank you, Laura Lauffer.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TL7B6BN

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Staff Ride Share

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

Thanks to the web design course of Butch Hasty, CCCC is rolling out a ride share board for faculty and staff.

Why is CCCC rolling out a ride share board? As part of CCCC's sustainability efforts we have found that the largest part of our energy use is by faculty, staff and students driving to and from campus. Driving cars is the main cause of our campus carbon emissions. Many of you may know that we are in the process of reducing our emissions as part of the national group American College and University President's Climate Commitment. Dr. Marchant signed the commitment two years ago and this is our first step in trying to reduce our transportation emissions.

We wish we had more public transportation for our students and staff. We are working closely with COLTS of Lee County to increase ridership this Fall.

Please try to out the ride board and see if you can save money, reduce emissions and maybe make a new friend via a carpool! Even if you use a ride share once or twice a week, you are making progress.

The ride share board is accessible through the intranet (look in the menu not he left). If you are not already logged in, you'll be asked to log in usage your employee email credentials.

We are grateful to the students for creating this tool, please let us know how we can improve !

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Employee Updates*

by Human Resources

New Hires:

• Mary McCoy, Admission Specialist/Counselor (7/2/2012)
• Toni Moon, Financial Aid Specialist/General Administration (7/2/2012)
• Tracey Gross, Financial Aid Specialist/General Administration (7/2/2012)
• Angella Brown-Cleary , Financial Aid Specialist/General Administration (7/2/2012)
• Pamela Senegal, Vice President of Economic & Community Development (7/2/2012)
• Cathy Aikens, Veterans Services Coordinator (7/9/2012)

*unless already mentioned in a previous issue of Cougar Bytes

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? Our candidates for adoption this month are worth considering. These animals, waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility, are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered. Over the past six months there have been 28 adoptions, and in the past month the facility brought in 11 new cats and 4 new dogs with more dogs to come. Visit the Cougar Pets website at http://cougarpets.webs.com/index.html for more information and pictures of all the animals that need homes. You can reach Jonathan at (919) 718-7465 or by email at jloftis@cccc.edu if you are interested in adopting. They are ready to love you!

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Cougar Profile

Timothy Eyring
Admissions Counselor, Lillington Campus

Q.   How long have you worked for CCCC?

A.   I began working at CCCC on August 26, 2011.

Q.   What brought you to CCCC?

A.   After working for 20+ years at a college in the Boston, Massachusetts area, I got tired of shoveling snow out of my large driveway! Seriously, my previous work took me from Associate Director of Admissions to Director of Financial Aid to Registrar of Adult Studies. In the latter assignment I worked extensively with local community colleges and became enthralled with their mission.

Q.   Describe what you do for the College.

A.   I am an Admissions Counselor, working in the Student Services Office on the Harnett Campus.

Q.   Where were you born?

A.   I was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Q.   Where did you grow up?

A.   I grew up just south of Baltimore, in the town of Glen Burnie, Maryland. I lived in the same house from birth until I left for college.

Q.   Educational credentials?

A.   BA in Religion - Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Massachusetts; M.Div. - Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri

Q.   Where do you live now?

A.   My wife and I have purchased property in Lillington and are planning to build a home soon.

Q.   Marital status?

A.   I have been privileged to share the journey with my soulmate, Ardith, for almost 36 years.

Q.   Do you have children/grandchildren?

A.   Our son is an avionics technician in New Hampshire, and our daughter lives in Lillington and attends CCCC. Between them we have four delightful grandchildren ranging from 3 to 9 years of age.

Q.   What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?

A.   I have a lot of interests:

• Vegetable gardening
• Fishing & crabbing
• SCUBA diving
• We are also planting a Church of the Nazarene in Lillington.

Q.   Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?

A.   I'm having the time of my life living in North Carolina and working with the students and my colleagues at CCCC. We really enjoy serving our students.

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News From the CCCC Family

Mary Walker will be out of the office for 6 weeks due to surgery. She would like to hear from her CCCC family at PO Box 1165, Lillington, NC 27546.

Sallie Tatum, Con Ed secretary for many years, passed away on June 28. Services were held on June 30 at the First Presbyterian Church and burial was at Buffalo Cemetery. Cards can be sent to Michael Tatum, 900 Gilmore Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.

Rhea McDonald, Cosmetology chair for many years, passed away on June 24 in N. Myrtle Beach, SC. A graveside service was held on June 28 at Buffalo Cemetery. Cards can be sent to John McDonald, 1511 Perrin Drive, N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Rose Baker, mother of Dental Hygiene Instructor Lisa Baker, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. The funeral service was held at Floyd Memory Gardens on Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton. Lisa would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at 228 Appleton Way, Sanford, NC 27332.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

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Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

Free: Brand new Monopoly Dog Shirt, Size Large, Brand 'Top Paw'. Would look fabulous on any dog large or small!!!! Too small for my dog. Contact Marcie Dishman at mdishman@cccc.edu.

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