Cougar Bytes for October 18, 2013

24th Annual Central Carolina Community College Foundation Golf Classic

by Emily Hare, Director for the Foundation and Development

The 24th Annual Central Carolina Community College Foundation Golf Classic, held Sept. 18 at the Sanford Golf Course, raised more than $37,000. Forty-nine teams of four players each participated in Shotgun Rounds in either the morning or afternoon. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, the college. It receives donations of money and equipment on behalf of CCCC and uses them to promote the educational mission of the college and assist students through scholarships and grants. For information on giving to the Foundation or its fund-raising events, contact Emily Hare, director of the CCCC Foundation and Development Office, 919-718-7230 or ehare@cccc.edu.

The foursome of (from left) Candy Bloedorn, Tony Bloedorn, Joffree Bradley, and Phil Bradley, sponsored by Sears of Sanford, were part of a three-way tie for First Place in the afternoon First Flight with a score of 54.

Among them were the foursome of (from left) Kevin McDougald, Robbie Campbell, Chan Campbell, and Rex Brown, all of Harnett County.

Among them were (not pictured in order) Ricky Byrd, Ken Ray, Travis Thomas, Bob Esau, all of Chatham County.

The first place winning foursome of the morning Shotgun Round, First Flight, with a score of 53, was (from left) Steve Carter, Jim Ulrich, Rod Brecheisen and Bruce Miller, all of Moore County. The team was sponsored by Steve Carter.

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ESPN Broadcast Featuring Joe Robinson!

by Linda Scuiletti, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness

Below is a clip from this past Saturday's ESPN broadcast featuring none other than our very own beloved Joe Robinson! Joe played cornerback on the defense for the NC State Wolfpack under Lou Holtz 40 years ago when they won the ACC tournament. In fact, Joe was named ACC player of the week one week for making two interceptions in one game! If you watch the clip, you can see Joe standing on the NCSU field this past Saturday along with his teammates, receiving honor and adulation from the school and fans. He has made the most of his talent and experiences, parlaying his education at NCSU into a biotech and teaching career, and continuing his involvement in football through coaching. We truly have a legend in our midst!

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CCCC Hosts China National Orchestra Members' Lecture, Performance

by Katherine E. McDonald, Media & Marketing Writer

Xi Qiang, artistic director of the China National Orchestra, and several of the orchestra's members entertained and educated an audience of more than 100 of all ages Oct. 2 at the Chinese Music Exhibition & Seminar in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. The event, hosted by Central Carolina Community College's Confucius Classroom, presented the history and sounds of various Chinese instruments, some with histories dating back thousands of years.

Guan Wang, CCCC's Confucius Classroom visiting professor, translated Xi's presentation from Mandarin Chinese into English. She recently arrived from Chengau, People's Republic of China, where she is an English professor at the University of Sichuan. A welcome reception for her will be held 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Civic Center.

Guan Wang is available for presentations or seminars for community groups, area businesses, and local schools. Topics include food, travel, business practices and etiquette, art, customs and holidays, and languages of China. To schedule a CCCC Confucius Classroom presentation, contact confucius@cccc.edu. For more information about the Classroom, visit www.cccc.edu/confucius.

Following the exhibition, CCCC President Bud Marchant, Dean of University Transfer and Health Science Jon Matthews, and Guan Wang presented a highly detailed miniature face jug to Xi, crafted by North Cole Pottery, in Sanford. The musicians each received miniature face jugs crafted by Lantern Hill Pottery, in Seagrove.

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Sustainability Updates

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

Fourth Thursday Sustainable Speaker Series

The Sustainability Technologies Department continues the Fourth Thursday speaker series in October and November on the Pittsboro Campus. The goal of the speaker series is to extend CCCC's student experience beyond the classroom and learning about the current issues in our community that effect sustainability. The public forums also support CCCC's mission to extend sustainability to our surrounding community, as part of our vision statement and strategic plan.

Each session is preceded by a short tour of CCCC's green campus. Tours meet at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Chatham Community Library.

October 24, 2013
Central Carolina Community College's Students for Sustainability Club and the Abundance Foundation present Donald Addu, founder and president of the Triangle Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby, speaking on "Carbon Tax: Economics, Energy, and the Environment," one of the Third Thursday Sustainable Speakers Series. A campus tour begins at 6 p.m. and Addu speaks from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Mary Hayes Holmes Room, Chatham Community Library, 197 N.C. Hwy 87, Pittsboro. His presentation will discuss the impacts of climate change, how a revenue neutral price on carbon will help generate economic opportunity for rural North Carolina, and what the environmental, agricultural, and health impacts of climate change are. Come find out how a price on carbon will benefit North Carolinians. Admission is free. For more information, call (919) 545-8032 or email llauffer@cccc.edu.

November 21, 2013
Central Carolina Community College's Students for Sustainability Club and the Abundance Foundation present Lyle Estill and others discussing their experiences in being agents of change in "Small Stories, Big Changes; Agents of Change on the Frontlines of Sustainability," one of the Third Thursday Sustainable Speakers Series. A campus tour begins at 6 p.m. and the program runs 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Mary Hayes Holmes Room, Chatham Community Library, 197 N.C. Hwy 87 Pittsboro. Meet Tim Toben, who developed a high rise with the lowest energy consumption of any building in the southeastern United States, was foreclosed upon, and lost millions in the process. Gary Phillips held the line against real estate developers in Chatham County and was run out of office for his efforts. Elaine Chiosso has been protecting her watershed by fighting on behalf of the Haw River for 28 years. Admission is free. For more information, call (919) 545-8032 or email llauffer@cccc.edu.

Find out more about the Fourth Thursday speaker series at Sustainable Speaker Series.

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CCCC Student Wins First In Kiwanis Aktion Speech Contest

by Elizabeth King, Instructor, College and Career Readiness

Natalie Barnes, of Harnett County, took first place in the Speech Contest at the 2013 Carolinas Aktion Club Convention, held Sept. 13-15 at the Salvation Army's Camp Walter Johnson, in Denton. Barnes is a student in Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program. She is also a member of the Achiever's Aktion Club of Harnett County, which is sponsored by The ARC of Harnett County and the Kiwanis Clubs of Harnett County. The convention was sponsored by various ARC and Kiwanis organizations throughout North and South Carolina. It featured talent, training and game competitions. For more information about CCCC's College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program, contact instructor Elizabeth King at 910-814-8977 or eking@cccc.edu.

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Soup & Sandwich For Life Is Back On Wednesday, Oct. 30!

by Amanda Carter, Director of Distance Education & Instructional Technology

The CCCC Relay for Life team is hosting our 5th Soup & Sandwich for Life on Wednesday, October 30 from 11am - 2:00pm in the Science Building Conference Room on the Sanford campus (take out only - just like last time!).

Pre-Sale Tickets are $6 each and include:

• 1 Soup
• 1/2 Sandwich
• 1 Dessert
• 1 Bottled Water
• (Additional 1/2 sandwich or dessert is only $1 and an additional soup is $3.)

We are limited to the first 100 people who purchase a ticket! Buy your tickets now by sending an email to Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu and I will help you to coordinate payment and ticket delivery. We will have all pre-sale ticket names at the door in case you lose your ticket stub. Relay team members also have tickets available for purchase! If tickets are still available on Wednesday, October 30 they will be $7 at the door on the day of event.

We're so excited to see you all again and hope you'll enjoy it just as much this time!

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News From the Library

by Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services

Fourth Annual Haunted Library

The Lee Library will hold its fourth annual Haunted Library from October 25th- 31st. Stop by for a trick or treat and see our Halloween decorations. See our fun video preview by clicking here.

It's not too late to schedule a library instruction session for your class with one of our fabulous librarians! To schedule a session on searching our databases and/or other research skills, contact Amy Gustavson at 919-718-7435 for the Lee and Harnett campuses, Ellen Dickey at 919-718-7459 for Lee and Harnett evening classes, or Dana Haven at 919-545-8088 for the Chatham campus. You will be glad you did, and your students will thank you!

Sue Boyd, Early Childhood/Sociology Instructor, had this to say about our librarians and her sociology students' experiences with library instruction classes:

"Although each librarian has a different style, I was greatly impressed with the results. The students were able to confidently use the databases, understand what to look for, and they were able to link their understanding to the chapter in the textbook. I was very impressed with the team approach that the librarians used in developing their lessons. The presentations all had the same goal and the results were fantastic. In addition, each librarian made themselves available for the students to go back to them if they needed additional help. I am impressed with the library staff and their capabilities!"

Reminder

We are still accepting order requests for books and general interest (non-instructional) DVDs. Requests may be submitted to Tara Guthrie at tguthrie@cccc.edu for the Lee and Chatham campuses, or to Barbara Wood at bwood@cccc.edu for the Harnett campus.

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News From Human Resources

by Tanasha Murchison, Human Resources Coordinator

Please join us in congratulating two outstanding employees: Talia Friday, Academic Assistance Coordinator and Solomon McAuley, Men of Academic Distinction and Excellence (MADE)-COACH for their hard work and innovative thinking, which earned continued funding for the Minority Male Mentoring grant program: Men of Academic Distinction & Excellence (MADE) Scholars.

CCCC's proposal received the third highest composite score out of all proposals received throughout NCCCS. A committee of six, consisting of representatives from the System Office, UNC-GA, NCICU, and a current Minority Male Mentoring Program Coordinator, reviewed and equitably selected colleges to receive funding. The proposals were scored on the following criteria: 1) needs and challenges, 2) program objectives, 3) implementation strategies, 4) anticipated benefits, 5) evaluation, dissemination, and replication, and 6) budget plan.

In 2012-13, CCCC's MADE Scholars program had a 100% spring-to-fall retention rate and a 69% fall-to-fall retention rate. Scholars earned 91% of college-level coursework attempted. In 2013-14, the program is being expanded to include WADE: Women of Academic Distinction & Excellence. The program already has 30 active participants in fall 2013. Any faculty/staff who want to serve as mentors, please contact Solomon McAuley or Talia Friday as soon as possible!

Please stop by and give kudos to Talia Friday and Solomon McAuley for being Shining Cougar Stars!

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Red Clay Review

by Summerlin Page, English Instructor

The 2012 edition of Red Clay Review is now available. This year's literary magazine revolves around the theme of time and features poetry, prose, and artwork from members of CCCC and the community. Entries for the 2013 issue are now being accepted. The theme for 2013's edition is food. Contributors can submit prose up to 1500 words, up to three poems of maximum 80 lines each, and/or three original images. Submissions must be made electronically.

For copies of the Review or more information, please contact Summerlin Page at rcr@cccc.edu or 919-718-7270.

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Get ready, Get Set...GIVE!!

by Torry L. Reynolds, Lead Success Coach/Title III Activity Director

Dedicated students, in collaboration with staff from the Division of Student Learning, have come together to start the new student group we affectionately call GIVE (Get Involved, Value Everyone).

GIVE is a student led philanthropy program with the mission of providing support for CCCC students in the form of service and financial awards. 100% of all funds raised GIVE by will be used to establish an emergency fund for CCCC students in crisis.

Join us in support of CCCC students by donating funds to GIVE through the CCCC Foundation or participating in one of our upcoming fundraisers.

• 10/22/13 Chili Sale-Sanford Main Campus
• 12/6/13 Present Wrapping Fundraiser-Sanford Campus

For more information about GIVE contact GIVE President Amanda Eury at aeury533@cougarmail.cccc.edu.

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

Anyone interested in animals for adoption should visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CougarPets. 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.

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Cougar Profile

Faye Stephenson
Lead Cosmetology Instructor, Harnett Campus

Q.   How long have you worked for CCCC?

A.   I started with the college in 1996.

Q.   What brought you to CCCC?

A.   I was teaching Cosmetology in Raleigh at a private school and I was asked if I would like to work with the college. I switched and have loved it here.

Q.   Describe what you do for the College.

A.   I am the Lead Instructor in Cosmetology on the Harnett campus and I teach Instructor trainee COS 271-272 / COS 273-274.

Q.   Where were you born?

A.   Jacksonville, NC in Onslow County.

Q.   Where did you grow up?

A.   Jacksonville, NC

Q.   Educational credentials?

A.    High School - Cosmetology License - Instructor License

Q.   Where do you live now?

A.   Angier, NC

Q.   Marital status?

A.   Yes to Gary Stephenson.

Q.   Do you have children/grandchildren?

A.    Yes, my son, Chris Daughtry lives in Anderson, SC has 12 year-old twins (red-heads) Scott and Emma. My daughter, Angela Black lives in Rogers, Arkansas has two daughters; 11 year-old Maya and 7 year old Zoe.

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

A.    Just love the water, either at the lake swimming with the grand kids or fishing in the ocean with Gary.

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

A.    I have been a licensed stylist for 45 years and owner of three salons. I was inducted into the NCA OF NC Hall of Fame in 2005. I served as President of National Cosmetology Association of North Carolina from 2004 - 2005. In 2003 I was awarded the GEM award (going the extra mile), from National Cosmetology Association of North Carolina. I began teaching Cosmetology in 1995 to present date (18 yrs.), and only one out of the 18 years was at a private school. I just enjoy all related things to our world of COS. Students are the foundation of youth and I treasure the time that I have had with them at CCCC.

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News From the CCCC Family

Bereavements

Lucille Hayes, mother of Susan Poindexter, Science Lab Coordinator and Biology Instructor passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. Visitation was held Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Miller Boles Funeral Home in Sanford with funeral service at 4:00 p.m. Susan Poindexter would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at: 1431 Cotten Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

Clara Jones Lopossay, mother of Gary Lopossay, Maintenance Technician passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Visitation was held Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Smith and Buckner at 230 N. Second Ave Siler City, NC 27344. The funeral service will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Pentecostal Holiness Church at 17475 US Hwy. 64 West Siler City, NC 27344. Burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Gary Lopossay would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at: 1256 Dean Beavers Rd., Bear Creek NC 27207

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

10/18	Mary McCoy
10/19	Sara Lambert
10/20	Lisa Brown
10/21	Craig Ciliberto
10/21	Tammie Quick
10/21	Matthew Smith
10/23	Rosita Davis
10/23	David Foster
10/25	Kay Faucette
10/25	Vickie Harrington
10/27	James Eubanks
10/27	Ruth Prince-Dukes
10/28	Debra McNeill
10/28	Arlen Mills
10/30	Timothy Eyring
10/31	Crystal Smith
11/1	Della Newkirk
11/1	Rita Van Duinen
11/1	Suzanne Whitman
11/2	Crete Smith
11/3	Anthony Baker
11/4	Kimberly Overcash
11/5	Emily Shepard
11/5	Vivian Simpson
11/6	Timothy Byington
11/6	Patti Simmons
11/7	Linda Blair
11/7	Jean Ettefagh
11/7	Mary Holder
11/8	Walter Choi
11/10	Charles Hickman
11/10	Jamie Wicker
11/11	Virginia Brown
11/13	Eugene Gonzales
11/13	Tara Guthrie
11/14	Sandra Castonguay
11/15	Nicole Crissman
11/17	Cynthia Smith
11/18	Raychon McKoy
11/18	Evangeline Smith
11/18	Edward Taylor
11/18	Edwin Thomas
11/22	Barbara Avery
11/22	Ty Stumpf
11/23	Nancy Blackman
11/26	Bianka Stumpf
11/27	Jackie Hearn
11/27	Glenda Ray
11/28	Thurlia Martin

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Dates to Remember

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - Flu Vaccine Clinic*, 1pm to 5:30pm at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Monday, November 4, 2013 - Flu Vaccine Clinic*, 1pm to 4:30pm at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - Flu Vaccine Clinic*, 1pm to 4:30pm at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

*Vaccines are available as a service covered through the State Health Plan and/or BCBS health insurance. Medicare can also be filed. Children must be 4 years of age and older to receive the flu vaccine through this clinic and covered by the State Health Plan/BCBS insurance. Children under four should see their primary care physician. A parent/guardian must be present for children between the ages of 4 and 17. For those without State Health Plan/BCBS insurance the administration fee is $30.00.

Make sure you bring your insurance card and a photo ID. Contact Human Resources or Mary Oates at 919-774-6226 or mboates@lee.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.

December 5, 2013 - Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting Event/Lee County Campus

December 18, 2013 - Professional Development*/Holiday Luncheon - This will be college wide.
*PD is for full and permanent part-time employees only.

For information on our Professional Development Day and to register for sessions, please visit our new PD Day website. Registration must be completed by Dec. 4th at www.cccc.edu/pdday.

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Things For Sale, For Free or For Adoption

For Sale:Want some Buie family favorites on your table? What about beloved former Dean Don Buie's famous BBQ sauce or his Chicken Bog recipes? If the answer is yes, you're looking for an awesome cookbook from Jonesboro Presbyterian Church.

More than 500 recipes in a hardbound notebook (Mrs. Lacy's cookbook style and format), this best of cookbook proceeds benefit Christian United Outreach Center and Family Promise of Lee County. These dollars help with shelter, transportation, and food (among other things) for those struggling in our community. Fortunately, we sold so many that we ran a second printing. These make nice holiday gifts, and there are not just the usual church recipes in here (though there are some good ones like that). There is a lot of new stuff from younger, contemporary cooks, too. Just $16. I can deliver/mail to you for no additional charge.

If you're not interested but can think of someone who is, please forward. Thanks so much! Contact Bianka Stumpf at bstum056@cccc.edu or 919-498-5452 for your copy.

Wanted to Buy: Used car in excellent condition; small sedan or compact car. If you have a used vehicle for sale, please contact, Guan Wang, gwang630@cccc.edu, CCCC Confucius Classroom Instructor, with details and price.

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 AM on the Tuesday before publication date.

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