Cougar Bytes for February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015
Volume VIII, Number 2
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- Harnett County Golf Classic
- 2015 Campus Fund Drive Coming Soon
- Professional Development Opportunities for March
- SMI Program Achieves 100% Passing Achievement
- STEM Lab Now Open
- Which Font To Use?
- 2015 CCCC Holiday Schedule
- Introducing FAFSA Friday!
- NC-NET Academy Courses
- Leading the Way!
- Employee of the Month Program
- News From The Sustainability Department
- Red Clay Review
- Cougar Pets News
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- Contribute
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Congratulations March Employee of the Month: Lennie Stephenson
Lennie Stephenson is the Director of Medical Programs for Continuing Education. Serving three counties, she teaches both online and seated classes. Lennie serves as the conference Chairman for NCCCAEA where she has been an active member for several years and oversees the Continuing Education Medical Programs graduation twice a year. She has completely revised our Nurse Aide I program in accordance with North Carolina State guidelines, aided in strengthening our Nurse Aide II program, implemented multiple hybrids and seated courses as well as expanded our successful Phlebotomy program.
Under her direction and leadership our medical programs have a stronger pool of clinical sites for students to train. She has researched, planned and implemented new classes to aid our community in the workforce. She constantly looks for ways to improve our educational offerings and advocates for not only the students, but her employees as well.
Lennie Stephenson
Director of Continuing Education Medical Programs Chatham, Harnett and Lee
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Harnett County Golf Classic
The 2nd Annual Harnett Golf Tournament will be held at Chicora Golf Course on March 19, 2015. Learn more!
2015 Campus Fund Drive Coming Soon
Mark your calendar! The 2015 Campus Fund Drive will be held April 20-24, 2015!
The CCCC Foundation will sponsor lunches in Chatham, Harnett and Lee! Dust off your clubs and practice your swing...the Foundation will also sponsor the Annual Employee/Guest Golf Tournament. We look forward to a wonderful week!
100% of your contributions are used for college, student and program support. YOU make the difference!
Professional Development Opportunities for March
March begins new professional development opportunities. To sign-up for sessions, please click on the registration link in the attachment. Seating is limited, so register today!
View all sessions: Spring PD Calendar.
4k Color Race
Come join this 4k race open to the public. Experience the colors! Run through four color stations and get doused with bright colors while running! Event hosted by CCCC Ambassadors and sponsored by CCCC Foundation.
STEM Lab Now Open
We are pleased to announce that our new STEM LAB is now open in the AAC:
- Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The STEM lab accepts students regardless of whether they have a referral or appointment. Please feel free to share this great news with your students.
Which Font To Use?
Wondering which font to use in your document or flyer? Page 15 of the Branding Guide includes CCCC fonts used as headlines, subheads, and text. These fonts should be available through standard desktop publishing programs, like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher. Download the Branding Guide for more information!
Serif Font
- Georgia Regular:
Central Carolina Community College - Georgia Italic:
Central Carolina Community College - Georgia Bold:
Central Carolina Community College - Georgia Bold Italic:
Central Carolina Community College
Sans Serif Font
- Helvetica Neue Regular:
Central Carolina Community College - Helvetica Neue Italic:
Central Carolina Community College - Helvetica Neue Bold:
Central Carolina Community College - Helvetica Neue Bold Italic:
Central Carolina Community College - (Plain Helvetica can be substituted)
Alternate Typefaces
These typefaces represent basic fonts that can be used when the primary typefaces are unavailable.
- The substitute for Georgia is Times New Roman.
- The substitute for Helvetica Neue and Helvetica is Arial.
2015 CCCC Holiday Schedule
After the weather closings, you may need a reminder of the 2015 Holiday Schedule. Click here for your printable copy.
Introducing FAFSA Friday!
The Office of Financial Aid has organized a new initiative -- FAFSA Friday. At select times, on designated Fridays, Financial Aid staff members will be available to assist students and/or their parent(s) completing and submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
FAFSA Fridays begin March 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each student who receives assistance completing the FAFSA in the Office of Financial Aid during these weeks, not just on Fridays, will have the opportunity to enter his or her name in a drawing for a door prize.
This initiative is designed to raise awareness of the importance of completing the FAFSA as early as possible so students are considered for as much aid as possible. We are hopeful this will be an annual event at Central Carolina Community College.
Creating an environment of cooperation and solidarity throughout the community college is not only vital to the success of the Office of Financial Aid, but to the college in its entirety. We invite you to stop by to see what FAFSA Friday is all about!
NC-NET Academy Courses
Open enrollment for the NC-NET Academy's courses continue through March 13.
Complete course descriptions can be found on the Academy web page. Register today at www.nc-net.info/academy.php!
Leading the Way!
SACSCOC's mission is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
CCCC's mission is to serve as a catalyst for individual, community, and economic development by empowerment through accessible lifelong learning.
CCCC's mission is fortified through SACS's affirmation and SACS's mission is evidenced by the success of our students. Student success is the cornerstone of CCCC's newly adopted strategic plan "Learning First". A recent publication by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions stated that their evaluation of quality has shifted focus from "capacity" (fiscal solvency, curricular coherence, governance structures) to student learning outcomes.
This means that the current "Student Learning" movement at CCCC is touching the pulse of higher education nationally. So get on board because this "Student Learning" movement is a trailblazer!
Employee of the Month Program
Please join me as we continue recognizing our full-time faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions and customer service. The purpose of this award is to:
- Promote positive employee-to-employee and employee-to-student interactions on campus in order to further a learning first culture
- Increase employee engagement through recognizing positive employee behaviors
The Employee Recognition Committee is currently accepting nominations. All nominations are due by the first Monday of the calendar month (March 2) to be recognized the following month.
Read Employee of the Month Program Eligibility & Guidelines. To nominate a deserving colleague, please click: Employee of the Month Nomination Form
News From The Sustainability Department
The Sustainability Department presents, "The Haw River is our Home". Join Joe Jacobs of the Haw River Canoe and Kayak Company and Elaine Chiosso of the Haw River Assembly, as they share the story of one of Chatham County's beauties. Share an evening of appreciation and planning in support of our river home.
Red Clay Review
The Review is now accepting entries for its next destination-themed issue. For copies of The Review, more information, or to submit an entry, please contact Summerlin Page at rcr@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7270.
Cougar Pets News
This is Petey!
Are you interested in adopting an animal? Anyone interesting 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.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Welcome New Employees!
- Julie Ahouse, Lee Campus, Financial Aid Technical
- Larry Bowles, Lee Campus, Welding Instructor
- Teresa Butler, Harnett Campus, Cosmetology
- Kelly Cash, Harnett County Military, Biology Instructor
- Sabrina Dilanzo, Lee Campus, Math Instructor
- Trenee Fennell, Lee Campus, ABE Instructor
- James Fry, Pittsboro Campus, Farm Manager
- Tyra Johnson, Lee Campus, ConEd Support Technician
- Katherine Meadows, Lee Campus, Chemistry Instructor / CTE Grant
- Jason Murphy, Lee Campus, Maintenance Civic Center
- Fernanda Perry, Lee Campus, Dental Assisting
Birth Announcement
Congratulations to Cindy Page now a proud grandma! Cindy's daughter, Leigh, delivered a baby boy on January 13. Caymin Lee Page weighed 7 lbs, 1 oz and was 20 inches long. Mother, baby, aunt, uncle, and grandparents are doing well!
News From The CCCC Family
Bereavements
Joyner Taylor, retired faculty member with CCCC at HCI, died Tuesday, February 10. A memorial service was held on February 14 at Central Baptist Church in Dunn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 6050 Plain View Highway, Dunn NC 28334.
Birthdays
| 2/27 | Sylvester King |
| 2/28 | Debbie Arnold |
| 3/1 | David Malenick |
| 3/1 | Brenda Keller |
| 3/1 | Edward Mercer |
| 3/2 | Sue Boyd |
| 3/3 | Uriah Hallman |
| 3/3 | Ronnie Measamer |
| 3/5 | Angela Crisp-Sears |
| 3/7 | Susan Johnson |
| 3/7 | Renee Nance |
| 3/8 | Angela Glover |
| 3/9 | Maria Buxens |
| 3/11 | Kelly Cash |
| 3/11 | Paul Reynolds |
| 3/15 | Jamie Childress |
| 3/16 | Debbie Wall |
| 3/17 | Tonya Davis |
| 3/18 | Melissa Godfrey |
| 3/20 | Amanda Carter |
| 3/22 | Jill Gillette |
| 3/22 | Terri McKone |
| 3/22 | Christine Powell |
| 3/23 | Carla Parrish |
| 3/24 | Gary Lopossay |
| 3/25 | Lora Jackson |
| 3/25 | BJ Thompson |
| 3/26 | Peggy Cotten |
| 3/26 | Pamela Ellison |
| 3/26 | Kenneth Hoyle Jr |
| 3/26 | Caroline Julich |
| 3/27 | Martha Wilkie |
| 3/28 | Karen Brown |
| 3/28 | Billy Freeman |
| 3/28 | Chris McNeill |
| 3/30 | Fernanda Perry |
| 3/30 | Lorraine Whitaker |
| 3/31 | Dana Diaz |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
March 10 Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
March 18 Sustainable Speaker Series, "The Haw River Is Our Home" Program
March 19 CCCC Foundation 2nd Annual Harnett County Golf Classic
March 19 Non-profit Leadership Conference
March 26 American Red Cross Blood Drive
April 3 Easter break, no classes
April 4 Easter break, no classes
April 5 Easter break, no classes
April 25 4K Color Race
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