Cougar Bytes for Thursday, May 24, 2018

Energized Advising: Crafting the Advising Brand at CCCC

On May 9, the QEP team marked the end of a very exciting year by inviting over 150 faculty advisors, success coaches and counselors to meet with an extraordinary consultant from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) for an "Energized Advising" event at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.

Jermain Pipkins, Dean of Academic Affairs at Los Angeles Valley College and a leading national consultant on academic advising, brought a contagious energy to the room as he invited the group to engage in interactive discussions about establishing a more intentional advising approach and curriculum.

Jermain's visit created even more momentum as we prepare to implement our new advising initiatives this fall as a part of the Quality Enhancement Plan. As an institution committed to putting learning first in all aspects of our operation, we made great strides this year toward a more intentional approach to advising and the learning process.

We look forward to seeing you all in August for another successful year promoting student learning. Thanks for all that you do to serve our students!

You can view this full article and the Powerpoint presentation from the session at the following links:

• Article
• Powerpoint Presentation

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Health Professionals Celebrated

The Health Information Technology Program along with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) honored and celebrated health information professionals during the 29th Annual Health Information Professionals (HIP) week, March 18-24. This year's theme was "Our Future Is Bright."

Central Carolina Community College offers the Health Information Technology curriculum, which provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, abstract, compile, maintain, manage, and report health information.

Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national certification examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, outpatient clinics, physicians' offices, hospice, and mental health facilities.

During HIP Week, health information professionals engage in focused activities in their organizations and the community to raise awareness of the important work they perform. CCCC's HIT department participated in two career fairs at local Harnett County high schools, set up a display table in the Library on Lee Main Campus, issued a press release to our college and local community, shared information about HIP Week on our display media boards, and ended the week with a faculty social at the Twisted Grape in Cameron.

For more information, contact Erika Parker, CCCC Health Information Technology Program Director, at (910) 814-8820 or by email at eparker@cccc.edu.

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Dean of Student Learning

Brian Merritt, Vice President, Learning & Workforce Development/Chief Academic Officer

Dear Colleagues:

I am thrilled to announce that Jairo McMican will join Central Carolina Community College as Dean of Student Learning on July 2.

Jairo comes to us from Durham Technical Community College where he currently serves as Director of Admissions and Advising Services overseeing college recruitment, advising, admissions, and placement testing. He also has experience as a community college advisor, instructor, and as a transcript evaluation specialist. He previously served as assistant director of admissions at North Carolina Central University and admissions counselor at UNC-Asheville. Jairo is enrolled in the Adult and Community College doctoral program at North Carolina State University, and he has an M.S. in Organizational and Strategic Leadership and a B.S. in Psychology from South Carolina State University.

During the search process, we emphasized the need for an equity-minded leader who will lead a collaborative, college-wide effort to help close achievement gaps in learning, access, and success outcomes across our one-college model. If you did not have the chance to interact with Jairo while he interviewed on campus, I think you will find the combination of his knowledge, passion, skills, and experiences to be an excellent fit to help address challenges and create new opportunities to improving student outcomes.

Thanks for your support and feedback during this important search process. I am excited about moving forward!

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President's Puppy Walk

The CCCC President's Puppy Walk took place on May 4. The Wellness Committee partnered with the CCCC Veterinary Medical Technology program to take the puppies for a walk around the Lee Main Campus.

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Director of Secondary Partnerships

Scott Byington, Dean of Arts, Sciences & Advising

Hello Everyone,

I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Sara Newcomb will be joining us on July 2 as our new Director of Secondary Partnerships.

Sara currently works at Gardner-Webb University as Director of Community College Partnerships in which she forms and facilitates partnerships between community colleges and Gardner-Webb, works on articulation agreements specifically related to AAS pathways, and manages all degree program updates for the university. She has also served as Associate Dean and Director of Advising, the Advising Center Coordinator, Academic Advisor, and as an Admissions Counselor. Her doctorate research focused on developing partnerships and bringing about continuous improvement through practice and research. She brings a wealth of experience in higher education and will excel in the Director of Secondary Partnerships role.

I am sure you will enjoy working with Sara when she joins us in July.

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4th Annual 40 Under Forty

Think Smart has nominated Mari-inetta Glover Pavlic as one who has gone above and beyond to make life better for someone else. Mrs. Pavlic believes her success is based on her lived experiences. She would not be where she is today without her past, from owning her own business to helping others start and grow businesses. Please help us in congratulating Mari-inetta as one of Think Smart's Gala Honorees. You can vote her as Honoree of the Year at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TVMYNTW.

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Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University

Dr. Stelfanie Williams, former Central Carolina Community College Vice President of Economic and Community Development, has been named Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University. She most recently served as President of Vance-Granville Community College.

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UAS Remote Pilot Prep Course

Central Carolina Community College and Public Safety UAS Institute presented the Public Safety UAS Remote Pilot Prep Course April 30-May 4 at the Emergency Services Training Center in Sanford. This class prepares public safety personnel to begin the process of starting a UAS (unmanned aircraft system)/drone program in their agency, as well as to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot exam and the NCDOT UAS Operator Permit test - both of which are required for a public safety UAS program in North Carolina.

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Automotive Restoration Car & Bike Show

The CCCC Automotive Restoration Car & Bike Show was held May 5 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

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Summer Continuing Education Classes

Looking to try something new over the summer? Check out some of Continuing Education's offerings! For a full listing of courses, visit Find Classes.

• 21st Century Technology Skills, Harnett County
• Automotive Occupations, Lee County
• Basics of Art, Chatham County
• Cosmetology in Spanish, Harnett County
• Dog Obedience (Beginning), Chatham County
• Digital Media & Marketing, Harnett County
• How to Cook Locally and Seasonally, Chatham County
• Introduction to Baking, Chatham County
• Notary Public, Chatham and Harnett Counties
• Painting - Acrylics, Lee County
• Photography, Lee County
• Social Media Technology, Lee County
• ...and many others!

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Red Clay Review

From the 2017 issue of the Red Clay Review, "Renaissance & Reeboks" by C. Pleasants York.

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

Welcome Home, Stormy Mascitelli

Stormy Mascitelli, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Research, is back in North Carolina after her husband's temporary assignment to Alabama. We're happy to have her back in IER! Please stop by to say hello!

It's Outcomes & Assessment Reporting Time!

The 2017-2018 Outcomes & Assessment reports are due for CCCC departments May 31 - July 31. The purpose of Outcomes and Assessment reporting is to help the College focus on students, ensure continuous improvement, and to promote high-quality standards. Please contact IER with any questions. We're always happy to help! For due date changes, please contact your dean or vice president.

Institutional Effectiveness & Research is your home for accreditation, strategic planning, outcomes & assessment, and institutional research!

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News From The Library

by Tara Lucas, Director of Library Services

Accessing Online Resources via the CCCC Portal

Off-campus users will now access library online resources by signing in to their CCCC Portal account (portal.cccc.edu). For questions regarding your portal login, please contact the IT help desk at ithelpdesk@cccc.edu or at (919) 718-7397.

NC LIVE Conference Presentation

Samantha O'Conner, Public Services Librarian at the Lee Main Campus, presented on our H5P tool we use for our online embedded librarian classes at the statewide NC LIVE Conference on May 14. The session was full, and feedback on the post-conference survey rated her presentation as the second highest of all the conference sessions. Way to go, Samantha!

Summer Reading

Summer reading at the Lee and Harnett Libraries begins on June 4 and runs through Aug. 3. Sign up at the information desk, or contact Samantha O'Connor at ext. 7340 or Grace Sharrar at ext. 8843 for more information.

Harnett Library Community Garden

The Harnett Library Community Garden is now under way! We have three garden beds made by Jon Matthews. One holds cantaloupes and watermelons. A second holds squash and zucchini. And the third has beans planted.

We have the bean poles up and strung waiting for the plants to grow. We have 11 tomato plants of five different varieties. We have a green bell pepper, a yellow bell pepper, two red bell peppers, two jalapenos, and one Goliath jalapeno. The herb garden has 10 different varieties of herbs, including chocolate mint!

If we can find a place to put them, we also have some broccoli seeds and okra seeds to plant. Space, however, is becoming an issue. Stop by the Harnett Library any time to assist with maintaining the garden this summer and enjoy some of the produce when it's ready!

Chatham Community Library Events

Author Event: Chatham Community Library will host a musical performance and author reading by Arnie "Tokyo" Rosenthal on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Holmes Meeting Room. In addition to performing many of his original songs, Rosenthal will also discuss and read from his second book, Our Last Seder. Rosenthal grew up in Valley Stream, N.Y. in the 1960s. He's held a wide variety of careers including cable TV executive, TV sports commentator, and live event/boxing promoter. He is currently a singer/songwriter/recording artist as well as the author of two memoirs. This event is free and open to the public.

Summer Reading Program: Summer Reading kicks off on June 9th! Kids and teens are encouraged to sign up for Summer Reading at Chatham Community Library. Each participant will receive a reading log and sticker sheet to track the number of hours they read. One sticker equals 30 minutes of reading. Participants will earn small prizes along the way, including a free book at 25 hours (50 stickers)! All participants who reach the 25-hour goal will also be entered into a Grand Prize drawing to be held at the end of the Summer Reading program. Don't forget to join us for special events in June and July, all around the theme Libraries Rock! Live music, magic, rocks and gems, movies, and more are all on the calendar. More info at tinyurl.com/CCLSRP2018.

Elder Abuse Awareness Information Session: The Chatham County Department of Social Services will present an information session on elder abuse at Chatham Community Library on June 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (More details TBA.)

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External Funding

The Office of Grants and Strategic Initiatives is constantly looking for ways to advance student learning and the mission of the College through external funding. We review funding opportunities daily and want to know your funding needs and ideas.

Do you have a project idea, but no funding? We're here to help!

By completing our Program Needs Survey form with your project idea, you'll help us know what to look for as we review potential grants. We look forward to hearing your ideas and partnering on future projects!

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Parking Lot Closure

The parking lot between the Science Building and Budd Hall on Lee Main Campus is now closed due to the replacement of the Science Building roof. The parking lot is expected to reopen in July.

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My Employee Pathway

We are excited to announce the launch of the "My Employee Pathway" link on the Intranet where you will have access to a Top 10 questions list geared toward for faculty and students.

This link is intended to provide you with an immediate answer to the questions we typically hear from our students and faculty.

Keep in mind this is a beta test and if your particular question is not answered, feel free to complete the New Question Form under Getting Started to have your question answered. See below for the link provided on the Intranet:

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Welcome New Additions to the Financial Aid Team

Please welcome two new additions to the Financial Aid Team. We welcome:

Daniel Warari, Senior Financial Aid Specialist. Daniel comes to us from the Financial Aid office at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) and has a wealth of knowledge in the higher education field, having worked in various departments of Student Services. Daniel will serve as the financial aid representative at Harnett Campus. Daniel's email is dwarari@cccc.edu and can be reached on ext. 8848.

Annette Johnson, Financial Aid Specialist. Annette joins us from the Financial Aid office at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where she devoted 18 years to the Student Services division and has an extensive background in financial aid. Annette will be responsible for student files with last name M thru R. Annette's email is ajohnson@cccc.edu and can be reached on ext. 7531.

We appreciate your continued support as we assist our two new team members transition to CCCC.

Best Regards,
Financial Aid Team

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New Bike Rack

The CCCC Dunn Enrichment Center now has a bike rack thanks to Vice President Phillip Price and the Harnett Maintenance Team!

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Financial Literacy Month

April was Financial Literacy Month.

In order to highlight this important event, TRiO Student Support Services held Finance Fridays to help students think about ways in which they could handle their finances wisely.

Activities included "Tip for a Doughnut," where students wrote their own financial tips down to share with others. As the name of the activity suggests, they were rewarded with a doughnut!

SSS also hosted "Financial Feud," where students guessed ways that college students waste money and discussed tactics to prevent these habits in their own finances. Again, there were doughnuts!

Finally, there was "The Cost of Coffee?" In this activity, students were able to compare the daily, weekly, and annual costs of coffee from various establishments. As you might have guessed, this activity involved more doughnuts! Our students learned a great deal about handling money responsibly and had a great time with the various activities and snacks.

TRiO Student Support Services and Students Support Services STEM and Health Sciences are two federally funded programs through the U.S. Department of Education 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.

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Join CCCCAEOP

Join CCCC AEOP for the May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 membership year.

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Healthy Cooking Classes Offered in College and Career Readiness

by Sandra Thompson

Caroline Veloso Alves de Oiveira, a staff member of NC Cooperative Extension, is demonstrating how to prepare meals using healthy preparation techniques and simple ingredients for Lee County's College and Career Readiness students. After sampling Caroline's dishes, everyone can attest to the fact that home cooked meals can indeed be healthy and delicious!

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TRiO Student Support Services Visits UNCW

On April 13, TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences participants attended UNC Wilmington's Transfer to Teal program. This event is designed specifically for transfer students interested in UNCW.

Our students had lunch at Wagner Dining Hall, attended an information session led by a transfer admissions counselor, and were given a private tour of campus lead by a current UNCW transfer student. If you are working with students interested in transferring to UNCW, we strongly encourage them to attend this fun and informative event!

After our campus visit, we visited Wrightsville Beach and had dinner at PT's Olde Fashioned Grille. Our visit coincided with Wilmington's Azalea Festival, so our students got to see the city in full swing!

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.

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TRiO Student Support Services Graduation Banquet

On May 7, TRiO Student Support Services and TRiO Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences hosted a graduation banquet for our 2017-2018 graduates.

The event was held at Maggiano's Little Italy in Durham. Our graduates and guests were invited to enjoy a four-course meal, followed by an awards ceremony. TRiO Student Support Services was honored to have Bianka Stumpf attend this event as our guest speaker for the evening. She addressed our graduates with words of encouragement and reflection of what they have accomplished. Each TRiO graduate received a TRiO Alumni pin and program certificate. We are so proud of our graduates and all of their accomplishments!

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Electronic Applications Project

CCCC students in Sandra Castonguay's Electronic Applications project class recently presented their projects. On display was a robotic hand, among other carefully handcrafted electronics. The students spent months planning and creating their projects.

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TRiO Upward Bound Hosts "Reality Town" for National Financial Literacy Month

On April 21, TRiO Upward Bound hosted "Reality Town" for National Financial Literacy Month with 77 students and over 20 volunteers. Reality Town is an educational program that gives realistic financial experience to middle and high school students.

Through a two-hour simulation, students use a Student Handbook and Personalized Pay Stub to navigate a realistic lifestyle within their chosen field of work. By doing so, the students learned how to create and follow a budget, apply for business loans, understand taxation withholding guidelines, utilize appropriate time management, and provide for a family based on their job's salary.

TRiO Upward Bound and TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science are federally funded programs through the U.S. Department of Education that provide specialized service for students who are low income or first-generation. If you know of a student that could benefit from our program's service, please refer them by emailing ub@cccc.edu or calling (919) 718-7576.

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Financial Aid Newsletter

Stay in the "loop" with the latest news and updates from the Financial Aid Office. Check out our May 2018 Financial Aid newsletter.

For any questions regarding information in the newsletter for this month, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

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Community Garden at Harnett Main Campus

May 1 was planting day for the community garden at CCCC's Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.

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Student Farm on the Chatham Main Campus

It's growing season at the Central Carolina Community College Student Farm on the Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES

Additional Degree Request

Human Resources

Employees may be eligible for salary increases once additional degrees have been completed! For the Additional Degree Request form, visit www.cccc.edu/intranet/files/AdditionalDegreeApprovalRequest.pdf

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PERSONNEL NOTES

Congratulations

Congratulations to CCCC's Lisa Godfrey and Rebecca Parker, who were in the first class of graduates of the Harnett County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy.

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Congratulations to Chef Regina Minter-Hargett (Lead Culinary Instructor - Lee) and her team on winning second place in the Broadway Our Way BBQ Cookoff.

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Best wishes to Mike Beck, who has been named Associate V.P. of Instruction at Spartanburg Community College in South Carolina.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

5/24	Gary Blankenship
5/24	Lauren Braly
5/24	Phillip Price
5/25	Clint Matthews
5/26	Susan Macklin
5/26	Mary Wilson
5/27	Melissa Fogarty
5/27	Drew Goodson
5/27	Christa Mashburn
5/27	Lauren Weaver
5/30	Dwight Dixon
6/4	Travis Perry
6/5	R.V. Hight
6/7	Garrick Ewers
6/7	Anthony Farrior
6/8	Javonna Bell
6/9	Christopher Bailey
6/9	Amy Gustavson
6/10	Robin Kohanowich
6/10	Holly Schofield
6/10	Linda Scuiletti
6/11	Jerod Kirk
6/11	Rebecca Parker
6/12	Sarah Griggs
6/12	Dixie Holden
6/13	Bernard Hasty
6/13	John Jackson
6/16	Zilma Lopes
6/16	Amanda McLamb
6/16	Keisha Petty
6/18	Barbara Bera
6/18	David Myers
6/19	Megan Ferguson
6/20	Carlton Bryan
6/21	Sandra Thompson
6/22	Linda Bradford
6/22	Daisha Gaines
6/23	Teresa Butler
6/24	Frank Bedoe
6/24	Doris Stone
6/26	Vadrin Colvin-King
6/28	Alyson Cochrane
6/29	Randy Baker
6/29	James Sizemore
6/29	Phyllis Taylor
6/30	Anglanett Abraham

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Saturday, June 2: The Central Carolina Community College Foundation Furniture Auction will be held at 9 a.m. at the Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.

Saturday, June 2: The Inaugural CCCC Athletics Golf Tournament will be held at 2 p.m. at the Sanford Golf Course in Sanford. For more information, contact Jonathan Hockaday at (919) 356-4330 or jhockaday@cccc.edu.

Wednesday, June 20: The Central Carolina Community College College and Career Readiness graduation will be held at 6 p.m. at the Lee County High School Auditorium in Sanford.

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FACULTY AND STAFF ONLINE

COUGAR PETS

Cougar Pets News

My name is Mrs. Howell. I am a 2-year-old female that would love to be your new best friend! I enjoy the company of people and other dogs but am unsure about cats. I am very sweet and love to run, play, and cuddle.

Mrs. Howell is currently available for adoption!

All of our adoptable dogs 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 and dogs 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!

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