Cougar Bytes for Friday, Nov. 17, 2017
Friday, Nov. 17, 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- Harnett County Career Fair
- Fall Festival Celebrations
- CCCC Intramurals
- Inaugural Women's Basketball Game
- Student Support Services/STEM visit Gross Farms to Learn About Local Business
- Upward Bound College Advisor
- Construction Projects Continue
- TRiO Upward Bound Accepting Applications
- November 2017 Financial Aid Newsletter
- Trio Student Support Services Attends UNCG's Transfer Information Program
- Fitness and Wellness Fair
- CCCC Foundation's Christmas Tree Lighting
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
- CONTRIBUTE
CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
Congratulations November Employee of the Month:
Anne O'Shaughnessy
Anne O'Shaughnessy is a great instructor. Most of the instructors at CCCC fit into this category, but Anne goes above and beyond for her students. She has been with the college for 14 years and has developed a strong reputation with the faculty and students as being a consistent, fair, and loyal person. She consistently works to make her students successful in the Medical Assisting program by offering tutoring two days a week for any course that they might be struggling with. Anne operates her class with transparency so the students are aware of her expectations. They know if they have concerns, Anne will help them figure out a solution. She loves her students and cares deeply for them and the goals that they are working toward. She is constantly looking for resources to help students including financial, emotional, and academic. She has served for several years on the Harnett Health Science Academy team during the summers. This is a camp for high school students whp are interested in a career in the health field. During the camp week, Anne prepared fun learning experiences with the students to help them understand the Medical Assisting career.
Anne is an advocate for the students in their clinical rotations. She spends one hour a week with each student to observe them in the medical office. She is there to help the students with remediation and support. She offers gentle corrective criticism if needed.
Anne is also available to the faculty. She offers her expertise to the new members of the HHSC team and welcomes them with open arms and an open office. Anne is a great example of what a CCCC Employee of the Month should be.
Anne C. O'Shaughnessy
Practicum Coordinator/Medical Assisting Instructor
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. Almost 15 years.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. I had worked in the healthcare industry for 22 years prior to joining CCCC and jumped at the chance to return to my alma mater to teach in a profession that I love!!
- Q. Describe what you do for CCCC.
- A. I teach first year Medical Assisting students at Harnett Health Sciences Center and am the Practicum Coordinator for the Harnett as well as the Chatham first-year students for their summer externship.
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. Born and raised in Harnett County.
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. Anderson Creek community in Harnett County.
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. I am an alumna of CCCC. I was in the first graduating Medical Assisting class in 1995 (Diploma) and received my AAS in Medical Assisting in 1996.
- Q. Where do you live now?
- A. I currently live in Foxfire Village in Moore County.
- Q. Tell us about your family!
-
A.
- Recent newlywed (7/15/17) Spouse: Tim.
- Two children, three grandchildren and one on the way in January 2018.
- Two dogs, (Gertie & Peanut); Cat (Highway). - Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A. I do nature photography as a hobby. I also enjoy reading.
- Q. Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
- A. I love my job and working for CCCC. My colleagues are like my second family!
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Doctoral Grads
As we continue to strive for excellence, it is important we recognize those that have put in work and dedication to successfully complete a doctoral program, attaining the highest level of an academic degree. Recently, we had six employees reach this milestone. Let's join together and congratulate them.
Dr. Mike Beck graduated from Liberty University with an Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction and successfully defended his dissertation: Experience of First-Year Online Community College Students in Academic Probation: A Phenomenological Study.
Dr. Vadrin Colvin-King graduated from Wingate University with an Ed.D in Community College Executive Leadership Program and successfully defended her dissertation: Evaluating Service Learning from Multiple Perspectives: Faculty, Community Partners, and Student Outcomes.
Dr. Mark Hall graduated with a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis with a specialization in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University and successfully defended his dissertation: The Impact of Student-Success Coaching on Community College Students.
Dr. Emily Hare graduated from the University of the Cumberlands with a Ph.D in Leadership-Higher Education Administration with an emphasis on Student Personnel Services and successfully defended her dissertation focused on Leadership Styles of North Carolina Community College Presidents.
Dr. Jon Matthews graduated from Wingate University with an Ed.D in Community College Executive Leadership Program and successfully defended his dissertation: The Impact of Embedded Advisors on High School Student Participants in Dual Enrollment Classes.
Dr. Jamie Wicker graduated from Wingate University with an Ed.D in Community College Executive Leadership Program and successfully defended her dissertation: A Mixed Methods Study of Faculty, Staff, and Student Perceptions of Safety at Central Carolina Community College: An Analysis of Gender, Campus Location, and Specific Factors that Influence These Perceptions.
Chamber Clays Championship
CCCC joined 18 other teams representing local businesses and organizations at the Chamber Clays Championship on Oct. 27 at Deep River Sporting Clays.
The team, consisting of Rebecca Parker, Jamie Wicker, Crystal Smith, Christa Mashburn, and Kelly Klug, proudly represented CCCC for the second year in a row. The team improved their overall score from last year and Jamie Wicker won the prize for best overall female in the tournament.
FAFSA Day Success
CCCC's Financial Aid Office hosted the statewide FAFSA Day event on Oct. 28, and we had a great turnout. We are happy to announce that our FAFSA Day site was ranked # 1 in the state with the most registered participants. We would like to extend a special thanks to the Marketing Department, Print Shop, Business Office, Security, and everyone who supported our event and encouraged our students to attend.
CCCC EOP Silent Auction Scholarship Fund Raiser
The CCCC Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals will host its annual silent auction for student scholarships. You are invited to join the auction on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
In addition to the traditional secret bidding, we will have the open view silent auction table. Have some fun while supporting our students. All proceeds go to the CCCCAEOP Scholarships Fund. It will be held in the Science Building Conference Room.
If you would like to contribute items for the silent auction, please contact Martha Wilkie at ext. 7227.
Halloween Fun
Contest Winners:
Spookiest: David Haire
Cutest: Financial Aid "Cat Lady & Her Kittens"
Best Group: TRiO "Roller Coaster"
Most Original: Trinity Faucett
5-Minute Throw Together: Daisha Gaines
Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research
2017 CCCC Employee Climate Survey - Please Share Your Insights!
In recognition that attracting, developing and sustaining high-performing employees is one of the goals of the Strategic Plan, we invite you to participate in the 2017 CCCC Employee Climate Survey. This year's survey will ask you to evaluate perceptions of the work environment, communication, professional development, and organizational structure and governance of our college.
CCCC seeks to empower everyone to be accountable for this process; therefore, your response is greatly appreciated. Questions on this survey help to track and identify strategies for improvement, specifically as they relate to our 2015-2019 Strategic Plan. Please note your individual survey responses and personal information will remain confidential. Each employee should complete this survey ONE time. If you have completed the survey via another link, please do not complete the survey again. Thank you for helping us accomplish these goals!
New! 2017 CCCC Fact Book
IER is excited to introduce the first edition of the CCCC Fact Book! This resource includes all your general CCCC data needs. Highlights include service area projections, survey data, enrollment information, graduate rates, and fall to fall retention!
Fall IPEDS Data Collection
IPEDS stands for Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. During the IPEDS Fall Data Collection, we worked with fantastic CCCC staff to report data for Institutional Characteristics, Completions, and 12-month Enrollment. Thank you to everyone who helped with this submission!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Harnett County Career Fair
The Harnett County Career Fair was held on Nov. 1. There were a total of 23 employers and community partners participating!
List of Employers and Community Partners
- Black's Tire & Auto Services
- Campbell University
- CCCC-Veterans Upward Bound
- District 11 Guardian ad Litem Program
- Fayetteville Police Department
- Godwin Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Golden Years Nursing Home
- Great Clips
- Harnett County Dept. of Workforce Development
- Harnett County Department of Social Services
- Harnett County Emergency Medical Services
- Harnett County Human Resources
- Harnett County Public Library
- Harnett County Schools
- Harnett Health System
- Liberty HealthCare Companies
- NC Department of Public Safety/Adult Corrections
- NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- SAFE of Harnett County
- Southeastern Building Products,
- Telamon Corporation
- The Staffing Alliance
- United Parcel Service (UPS)
CCCC Intramurals
Come join in CCCC Intramurals! Our last intramural event is open to faculty and staff at the Classroom Fitness Center Gym on the Lee Main Campus. Event takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (unless otherwise specified):
- Dec. 1 - 3v3 Basketball (three member teams)
Inaugural Women's Basketball Game
CCCC honored its inaugural women's basketball team with an Alumni game. The Alumni game featured the inaugural team versus the current team in a half-court competition. The first team to 25 earned halftime and the game was played to 50 points. The women were each honored with a commemorative golden Cougar Paw shirt and a photo that was featured in a billboard campaign the college had 13 years ago. The final score: Current team - 51, Alumni - 25.
Student Support Services/STEM visit Gross Farms to Learn About Local Business
On Friday, Oct. 27, TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM - Health Sciences visited Gross Farms in Sanford to learn about local business and enjoy a fall cultural event.
The students learned from one of the local owners, Tina Gross, all about the farm and her family's journey to owning their own business and making their dream a reality. Tina spoke about the resources available to assist small businesses including CCCC's Small Business Center.
Students also were able to enjoy some fall festivities by completing the corn maze, going on a hayride to learn about the entire farm's produce for all the seasons, and picking their very own pumpkin.
TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM - Health Sciences serves curriculum students here at the college. For more information on both programs, please visit www.cccc.edu/sss.
Upward Bound College Advisor
Rachel Piontak, College Advisor, TRiO Upward Bound Programs
TRiO's new College Advisor started on Nov. 8. Rachel joins us from the American Indian College Fund, where she served as a Program Administrator, working with and providing support to scholarships recipients. She holds a Bachelor's in Applied Communications from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master's degree is Sociology from the University of Cape Town. She comes to Upward Bound with over seven years of experience identifying and working with college students in program development and coaching. We are so excited to welcome Rachel to our team!
Construction Projects Continue
ESTC construction
VMT construction
Civic Center construction
Health Sciences construction
TRiO Upward Bound Accepting Applications
The TRiO Upward Bound programs are accepting applications for the 2017-2018 year. Several slots are available for eligible students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades from high schools in Lee and Harnett counties.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete high school and enroll in and graduate from college. CCCC's Lee and Harnett Upward Bound programs are funded by two U.S. Department of Education grants totaling $527,724 annually. The programs include academic year support, as well as six-week summer programs. Participants are offered academic assistance, test preparation, support with the college admission process, and help with financial aid and finding scholarships. They are also given the opportunity to visit colleges, explore careers, participate in community service projects, and attend cultural enrichment trips.
Faculty and staff, please pass this information on to any high school students you may know. To learn about the requirements for joining CCCC's TRiO Upward Bound programs, direct them to www.cccc.edu/trio or contact the TRIO Upward Bound office at 919-718-7209.
November 2017 Financial Aid Newsletter
Please enjoy the November 2017 Financial Aid Newsletter and share with your students.
Trio Student Support Services Attends UNCG's Transfer Information Program
On Oct. 4, TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences participants attended UNC Greensboro's Transfer Information Program. This evening event is designed to meet the needs of adult transfer students.
Students were able to tour campus, meet with campus resources, and hear presentations about admissions, financial aid, campus housing, and 2 Plus programs. Best of all, students received a free admissions application fee waiver for attending!
If you are working with students interesting in transferring to UNCG, we strongly encourage them to attend this fun and informative event. Upcoming dates are Feb. 20, and April 19, with fee waivers being applied to students applying for Fall 2018 admissions.
TRiO Student Support Services and Students Support Services STEM and Health Sciences are two Department of Education funded grant programs that provide specialized services for students who are low-income, first generation, or have a disability. If you know of a student that could benefit from our program's services, please refer them by e-mailing sss@cccc.edu or calling 919-718-7567.
Fitness and Wellness Fair
A Fitness and Wellness Fair was held on Nov. 9 at CCCC's Lee Main Campus. The event was the brainstorm of the first cohort of the CCCC Health and Fitness Science program students in response to a class project in their Fitness Facility Management course. For more information on the CCCC Health and Fitness Science program, contact Program Director Carl Bryan at 919-718-7554 or by email at cbryan@cccc.edu.
CCCC Foundation's Christmas Tree Lighting
Santa Claus will be at the Siler City Center on Nov. 29, and the Lee Main Campus on Nov. 30, enjoying the CCCC Foundation's Christmas Tree Lighting. He invites everyone to join him!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES
Professional Development Opportunities
The purpose of professional development is to support the mission of the college by helping employees enhance their job skills, obtain job-related knowledge and information, increase productivity and efficiency, and/or prepare for higher-level positions.
View upcoming professional development opportunities at www.cccc.edu/teaching-learning and register today.
Recorded Sessions
As always, we continue to record the sessions offered in the Smartrooms. You can view them by:
- Using Internet Explorer to login into Blackboard at ccccblackboard.blackboard.com
- In the upper right corner, click on your name and select "Professional Development" from the drop-down menu.
- Then select, Recorded Sessions from the left-side column.
Hope to see you all soon and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!
Daisha Gaines
dgain414@cccc.edu
PERSONNEL NOTES
A Heartfelt Thanks
Many thanks to all of my CCCC family for all of the prayers, gifts, cards, phone calls, and well wishes I received during my recent illness. Your ongoing support and encouragement has been instrumental in my recovery and my return to work at the College. Thanks again, and I hope to see each of you very soon.
Ronnie Measamer
Employee Assistance Program
Savings Center
Through the Savings Center, you can now save on hotels, cars, flights, major appliances, technology, clothing, restaurants, movie tickets, and more! The Savings Center program offers a wide array of discounts from leading name-brand retailers. To take advantage of these discounts, log on to your work-life website, and click on the Savings Center tab in the right-hand column and use the company name "EAP". Find the username and password in the EAP flyer.
Financial Aid Assistance
If you have questions about a financial issue, speaking with a financial expert can help. Our employee assistance program (EAP) provides you with confidential, free consultations with financial experts on everything from credit and debt, to purchasing a home, or saving for retirement. Experts are available without an appointment during regular work hours, and by appointment - even on Saturdays. Find more details and username and password in the Financial Assistance flyer.
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 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.
Welcome New Employees!
- Camela Burris, Custodian
- Renisha Harris, TRiO Upward Bound Programs Coordinator
- Krystal Lee, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
- Matthew Thewes, Veterans Upward Bound Director
- Jennifer Trice, Student Success Advocate
Congratulations
Congratulations Bianka Stumpf for not only making it to the top six semi-finalists for the Excellence in Teaching Award, but now moving to the final round, top three finalists in the state!
Birthdays
| 11/17 | Derrick Dupuis |
| 11/18 | Edwin Thomas |
| 11/21 | Kevin Coleman |
| 11/22 | Ty Stumpf |
| 11/26 | Trenee Fennell |
| 11/26 | Bianka Stumpf |
| 11/29 | Brenda David |
| 12/3 | Kelly Burton |
| 12/4 | Jason Murphy |
| 12/5 | Martin Haley |
| 12/5 | Sandra Olmsted |
| 12/5 | Mari-Inetta Pavlic |
| 12/7 | Katherine Meadows |
| 12/8 | Renisha Harris |
| 12/8 | Zan Thornton |
| 12/9 | Cynthia Price |
| 12/9 | Derrick Wright |
| 12/13 | Kristy Baggett |
| 12/14 | Ginger Bartholomew |
| 12/14 | Trevor Bradian |
| 12/14 | Nicole Malott |
| 12/16 | Danielle Bruner |
| 12/17 | Nora Burmeister |
| 12/17 | Ashley Tittemore |
| 12/18 | Tamara Joyner |
| 12/19 | Liza Guzman-Ramirez |
| 12/19 | Dianne Johnson |
| 12/20 | Michelle Powell |
| 12/23 | Maryann Aucompaugh |
| 12/23 | Anne O'Shaughnessy |
| 12/24 | Heather Willett |
| 12/27 | Henry Wilson |
| 12/29 | Benjamin Buchanan |
| 12/29 | Derek Chester |
| 12/29 | Reginald Dowe |
| 12/29 | Mike Spivey |
| 12/29 | Richard Stump |
| 12/29 | Amber Thomas |
| 12/29 | Dawn Tucker |
| 12/29 | Adam Wade |
| 12/30 | Fred Fritz |
| 12/30 | Terrence Miller |
| 12/31 | Kimberly Brzozowski |
News From The CCCC Family
We regretfully announce the Passing of Chris McNeill's mother, Correan Gunter McNeill, age 82, of Sanford on Nov. 6. Memorials may be made to the "Senior Saints" of Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron, N.C. 28328. We ask everyone to keep Chris and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We are sad to announce that Jessica Fink's brother, Orlando Aponte, passed away on Nov. 6. We would ask that everyone keep her and her family in their thoughts.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, Dec. 6 CCCC EOP Silent Auction Scholarship Fund Raiser.
Thursday, Dec. 7 Fire Academy Graduation will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.
Thursday, Dec. 14 Medical Programs Graduation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.
Friday, Dec. 15 2017 Professional Development Day will be begin at 11 a.m. at the Chatham County Agricultural Center, Pittsboro.
FACULTY AND STAFF ONLINE
Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and More.
Do you write a blog for your course? Do you have a Twitter account or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Email Cristina Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu to be added to the list.
YouTube
Digital NC
- Early Childhood Education Facebook
- TRIO Student Support Services Facebook
- NCWorks Career Center - Chatham Facebook
- CCCC Student Outreach and Recruitment Facebook
- The Central Carolina Works
Career & College Promise Facebook - Triangle South WDB Facebook
- TRIO: Veterans Upward Bound
- CCCC Continuing Education Facebook
- Howard-James Innovation Center Facebook
- Library Facebook
- I am CCCC Facebook
- Cougar Pets Facebook
- CCCC Foundation Facebook
Blogs
- The Cougar's Roar - Student Services Division Blog
- Triangle South WDB Blog
- ESL at Central Carolina Community College Blog, Julia Herbon, Lead ESL Instructor
COUGAR PETS
Cougar Pets News
My name is Samwise. I am a 1.5-year-old neutered male that would love to be your new best friend! I love to play and make friends easily with cats and dogs. I am very sweet and love to be loved, but also know how to be independent.
All of our adoptable cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. In addition, they have had regular dental cleanings, blood work, and physical exams. We pride ourselves on the care that our cats receive during their stay. Contact us at www.cougarpets.org for more information on our colony cats and available dogs.
To make it easier for potential adopters to fill out applications, complete the online form at goo.gl/forms/qHJlwXF0h3d1rx472. Happy adopting!
CCCC-BAY
Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!
CCCC-Bay is happy to post your unneeded, unwanted, or unused items in Cougar Bytes! Send an email (photos would be great) to Cristina Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu and we will feature in next month's publication.
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute to Cougar Bytes
Cougar Bytes is happy to accept your December contributions. Cougar Bytes is a monthly newsletter focused on staff and faculty. We welcome any events, stories, photos, or shout-outs in each issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu.
Our deadline for contributions is Dec. 13 for the December issue. Thank you!
The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will be Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.