Cougar Bytes for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Newsletter for Central Carolina Community College Faculty and Staff

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019
Volume XII, Number 1

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IN THIS ISSUE:

CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
- January Employee of the Month
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES
- College Events Calendar
- Professional Development Spring 2019 Opportunities
PERSONNEL NOTES
CCCC-BAY
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CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!

January Employee of the Month: Amanda Carter

Since moving into the library, I have seen first-hand the work Amanda Carter does, not only to keep Blackboard up and running, but to help every student who comes in looking for help with their accounts. She remains calm and welcoming despite the stresses she deals with every day, and takes time to make sure every person she works with feels supported. She has gone out of her way to collaborate and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems.

Amanda Carter

Director of Distance Education

How long have you worked for CCCC?
I began working part-time at CCCC in 2000. I have been full-time since September 2004.

What brought you to CCCC?
I went to Appalachian State University for a year and decided to change my major. I decided to attend CCCC as a student to prepare for transfer to another university. I was first hired to work part-time as a tutor and lab assistant in the Academic Assistance Center in 2000. Some amazing mentors and colleagues, including C.K. Caldwell, Nancy Turner, Dr. Joyner, Dr. Garrett, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Slade, Celia Hurley, Bianka Stumpf and many others, helped me see that I could make education a career. I love the people and atmosphere at CCCC. We are a big, supportive family.

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I keep Distance Education and Blackboard up and running with the help of my coordinator, Kasey Patterson. This includes researching, training, troubleshooting, and making sure our college is following local, state, and federal guidelines for distance education. I oversee our Blackboard upgrades and troubleshoot technology implementations such as Turnitin, Respondus, and Bb Collaborate. I most enjoy bringing in new and emerging technologies to help support faculty, staff, and students. I love helping to improve the educational experience at CCCC.

Where were you born?
Sanford.

Where did you grow up?
Sanford.

Educational credentials?
Graduated from Lee Senior in 1999. Graduated from CCCC in 2003 with Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science in Internet Technologies. Graduated from East Carolina University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and in 2009 with a Master of Science in Vocational Education with a concentration in Information Technology. I just completed my Website Developer Certificate from East Carolina in December.

Where do you live now?
Sanford.

Tell us about your family!
My dad is a retired guidance counselor with Lee County Schools and my mom is retired after finishing her career at CCCC about 10 years ago. Education runs in the family!

What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
I am a member of the Sanford Brush & Palette Club. In addition to art, I enjoy reading, shopping, and spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy watching sports. Especially hockey, so I can be found cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes during the hockey season!

What superhero power would you most like to have?
A time turner that Hermione used in Harry Potter.

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
I want to thank everyone for being awesome and for helping to make CCCC a great place to work!

WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman Chosen as CCCC President

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman has been approved to become the sixth president of Central Carolina Community College. The State Board of Community Colleges gave its approval at its Friday, Jan. 18, meeting.

Professional Development Day

by Daisha Gaines

Thank you to everyone that participated and worked diligently to make Professional Development Day '18 such as success!

PC members, Jairo McMican, our Culinary students (Chef Hamm), Maintenance (Joel Oldham and Ben Rankin), Billy Freeman Productions, the Dennis Wicker Civic & Convention Center, Marketing, Business Services, our Industry Partners (Cathy Swindell), the Social Committee, and my Professional Development Day committee:

Amanda Carter

Susan Carlson

Patrick Kelly

Christa Mashburn

Rebecca Parker

Rodney Powell

Daniel Berndt

Donna Boykin

Melanie Yarborough

Matthew Smith

CCCC Faculty Receives Teaching Award!

by Brian S. Merritt, Vice President, Learning & Workforce Development

We are thrilled to inform you that our colleague, Ginger Harris, has been selected for the 2019 North Carolina Community College System Excellence in Teaching Award! View the full NCCCS press release.

Back in the fall, she was selected as a Top 6 finalist, participated in a series of interviews with NCCCS staff, made the Top 3, and then interviewed again with members of the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges. And, she won!

This honor is so very well deserved, Ginger! Congratulations!

TSWDB Award Banquet

The 7th Annual Triangle South Workforce Development Board (TSWDB) Awards Banquet was held Dec. 5 at the Harnett Health Sciences Center in Lillington.

Many awards were presented, including to our own Angela Nicholson for Team Member of the Year.

Rosalind Cross, TSWDB Director, was Master of Ceremonies. Welcome/Acknowledgements were by Russell Hieb, TSWDB Chair, and Dr. Marcie Dishman, CCCC Associate Vice President of Marketing and External Relations. Christmas Melodies were presented by Kim Shaw, TSWDB Adult Services Coordinator.

The Triangle South Workforce Development Board (TSWDB) is responsible for planning, policy guidance, and oversight of the workforce investment system in Chatham, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson Counties. Its goal is to combine area employment, training, and supportive services and programs into a consumer-based, market-driven system that meets the needs of job seekers and employers.

Equity Activity Results from PD Day, and Request for Input

THANK YOU to all who participated in the activities on Professional Development Day to provide input to our 2020 Strategic Plan. Here's a representation of all the words used in your responses on the Equity poster activity, to describe how we can make marginalized students feel more welcome:

See the full results for each of the eight student profiles.

The spaghetti-marshmallow CCCC models were stunning! Instead of illustrating how different students come to the table with different talents/abilities/baggage (as different groups were given very different supplies), it brilliantly illustrated how the nimble and creative faculty and staff at CCCC pour their hearts into making the most with whatever resources they are provided!

TOGETHER we embody this institution and TOGETHER we will craft the way forward. Thank you for your input! Please contact us with any questions.

Yours in service to students and community,

Jairo McMican
Dean of Student Learning
jmcmican@cccc.edu; ext. 7254

Linda Scuiletti
VP of Assessment, Planning & Research
lscuiletti@cccc.edu; ext 7417

Open Educational Resources at CCCC

by Rodney Powell and Tara Lucas

On Jan. 3, the Center for Academic Excellence hosted the first ever OER Bootcamp and it was attended by over 50 CCCC faculty. Use of OER (Open Educational Resources) is a growing international trend as the cost of textbooks and course materials has far outpaced inflation.

The number of students who chose to attempt courses without purchasing books is staggering. Many institutions are choosing OER options as an attempt to remediate this trend. CCCC supports the use of OER and is encouraging faculty to consider low or no cost options for their courses. A keynote speech was presented remotely by Una Daly, director of CCCOER (Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources), of which CCCC is one of two North Carolina members. A panel of OER users from CCCC, Wake Technical Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College, and Mitchell Community College answered questions about why and how they use OER in their own courses.

The final presentation was from Tara Lucas and NC Live, who demonstrated available resources as well as answered questions concerning grants available to faculty who adopt OER in their course. The Center for Academic Excellence is ready to help all faculty who want to implement OER in their course.

Please contact Dr. Rodney Powell with general OER questions, or if you want to discuss course design, contact Lisa Knight, Instructional Designer. Tara Lucas and the librarians can help you with the OER faculty toolbox.

BREAKING NEWS: Sandra Bowen and Rhyme Song have been awarded a grant from NC Live to use OER in their Public Speaking course! Lisa Knight has received a grant for Physics 110 and the 151/152 sequence!

Mandatory Employee Title IX Training

CCCC full-time and part-time employees have received an e-mail about an assignment in Hoonuit regarding Title IX training. This training is mandatory and will help faculty and staff be more aware of situations in which sexual harassment or misconduct may occur. It will also aid employees in understanding their responsibilities in reporting and aiding students and/or colleagues who may have experienced these behaviors. This training is due for completion by May 31, 2019.

If you have questions regarding training, reporting, the policy, or your role as a mandatory reporter, please contact:

Heather Willett, Dean of Student Support Services/Title IX Coordinator
(919) 718-7235 hwillett@cccc.edu
CCCC Lee Main Campus, Room 40, Hockaday Hall

Trinity Faucett, Director of Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Faculty & Staff)
(919) 718-7291 tfaucett@cccc.edu
CCCC Lee Main Campus, Science Building, Human Resources

Thank you for your cooperation in meeting federal training requirements and creating a campus environment that is safe and supportive.

Adjunct Connection Newsletter

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) launched the first two issues of the "Adjunct Connection" newsletter in Fall 2018. Copies of them are attached: the next issue will be released at the end of January 2019. Each issue features an adjunct and an office or department. Please take a look and get to know your teammates!

QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Foundations of Advising Course - Now Enrolling!

Research has shown that one of the best ways to offer quality advising to students is to provide initial and ongoing opportunities for advisors to develop their advising skills. Want a great way to learn more about our students, the college, and your advising talents? Take CCCC's Foundations of Advising course, offered on Blackboard each semester.

The course is self-paced and will expose you to a whole host of resources and opportunities to think about your advising skills and philosophy. You have the entire semester to complete it, it counts for your entire professional development requirement, and is guaranteed to help you better serve students. More than 80 faculty and staff have completed it so far --- are you next?

Interested? E-mail Scott Byington and he will enroll you in the next round of the course which will start in late January.

Interested in My Academic Pathway?

Interested in helping with M.A.P.? Want to learn more about My Academic Pathway? Contact Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP.

Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Spring 2019 Data Dashboards

Check out IER's new data dashboards for Spring 2019! They're updated daily mid-morning.

CCCC's 2018 IPEDS Data Feedback Report

Take a look at the National Center for Education Statistics' 2018 IPEDS Data Feedback Report for CCCC. The Data Feedback Report provides institutions a context for examining the data they submitted to IPEDS. The data is from the most recent data from the 2017-2018 academic year. The report includes a list of pre-selected comparison group institutions.

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

News From The Library

by Tara Lucas, Director of Library Services

New! Movies in the Library Series

The Lee and Harnett Libraries introduce our new film viewing series beginning this month. These monthly film viewings will be held in the library and will alternate between documentaries and popular films. All viewing times will be from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and may include a discussion afterward. We will begin the series with a documentary, At the Fork, on Jan. 29 in the Lee Library. Please refer to our Library Events Calendar for more details on our upcoming film viewings.

Save the Date

Blind Date with a Book, Feb. 11 - 15
Will Eisner Week, March 4 - 7
Paws to Read, Tuesday, April 9 from noon - 2 p.m.
National Library Week, April 8 - 12

Learn more about these and other library events on our online Library Events Calendar.

WOW Schedule Now Online

Words on Wheels (WOW) debuted in December and will continue on a regular schedule. To view when WOW will be coming to your department, view the online WOW Schedule. You can also let us know in advance what types of genres you would like to see us bring when we come. If you can't make it to the library, we can bring the library to you!

Library Newsletter Online

The Spring 2019 Library Newsletter is now available online. Stay up to date with Library news and events via our Library News & Events page.

Accepting Book Order Requests

The Library is accepting book order requests to support your curriculum programs and reading interests from now through March 1. You may submit your requests using the online form, or by contacting the librarian liaison for your program. Please refer to our Collection Development Policies for questions regarding purchase requests, or contact Tara Lucas, Director of Library Services, at tlucas@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7245.

Library Instruction

Librarians are now scheduling library instruction sessions and online librarians for your spring classes. We tailor our instruction and course modules to meet your needs! Library instruction is vital to the success of CCCC students as it provides them with the opportunity to develop research and critical thinking skills, which can be used in discerning all types of information. To request an online librarian, contact Nora Burmeister at nburmeister@cccc.edu. Faculty may request an instruction session for seated classes using our online form, or by contacting the librarian at your campus:

Chatham - Dana Haven (919) 545-8088
Harnett - Grace Sharrar (910) 814-8814
Lee - Samantha O'Connor (919) 718-7340 or Nora Burmeister (919) 718-7435

Harnett Library News

We are planning several exciting events this semester at the Harnett Main Campus Library. Below are a few details of these events. More details will be forthcoming. We hope to see you there!

In February we will host our first Library Lunch & Learn workshop on 3-D modeling. This will be open to all Library patrons, and attendees should bring their own bag lunch. Watch for more information coming soon!
National Library Week: We will have our Library Land game available again. (Back by popular demand!)
Week of Balance and end of semester study party, April 22 - 26. We will have de-stressing activities and a study party for students while they study for exams.

Chatham Community Library News

Visit the Chatham Community Library Calendar of Events for more details and information.

Foreign Language Book Sale
Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Friends of the Chatham Community Library will hold a special sale featuring a collection of foreign language books donated from the personal library of a retired university librarian who specialized in Latin American, Iberian, and Classic Romance Languages. More than 1,000 books, mostly in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Latin and Greek, will be offered. Some other languages are included in smaller quantities, as well as some books in English related to the languages and countries represented. Included are classics, novels, histories, dictionaries, parallel language books, textbooks, phrasebooks, travel guides, and teaching materials for all levels. Hard cover books will be $3 or less and soft cover $2 or less.

Employment Assistance
Beginning Feb. 1 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Chatham Community Library and the Career and Employment Training program at CCCC are partnering to offer free employment assistance beginning Feb. 1. Timir Cox, a Career and Employment Training instructor at CCCC, will be available to assist with employment skills and related questions from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. each Friday through March 29. Job seekers can meet one-on-one with Timir to learn how to search for jobs, research employers, accurately complete applications, create resumes and cover letters, and practice interview strategies. Assistance is free to those who are unemployed, underemployed, working and eligible for the federal earned income tax credit, or those who have received notice of a layoff. No appointment is necessary. Participants will be asked to complete brief registration paperwork on their first visit. Sessions take place in the computer lab at Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.

Black History Month Film Series
Beginning Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Chatham Community Library is celebrating Black History Month with a three-part film series beginning on Feb. 12 in the Holmes Meeting Room. Films in the series include:

Feb. 12: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2017)
Feb. 19: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017)
Feb. 26: Belle (2013)

It Started with a Script: Prescription Drug Misuse, Addiction, and the Opioid Crisis - Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.

Chatham Community Library will host the first in a series of Community Awareness Events with a forum on addiction and the opioid crisis. This event is designed to foster community awareness surrounding the abuse of opiates and prescription drugs and its impact on Chatham County. The program will include an in-depth look at the local impacts of prescription drug misuse, the science of addiction, and treatment and recovery. A screening of the documentary Kids will be followed by a discussion on the Good Samaritan law. The safe storage and disposal of prescription drugs will also be addressed and demonstrated. Resource tables will offer free publications and displays. Community Awareness Events are a series of facilitated and respectful dialogues on serious and difficult topics. They are designed to educate and inform the community and to promote understanding.

Discovering Elvis: Tracing Traditions to the Soul of the King - Feb. 23 at 1 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon discussion on the King of Rock & Roll! "Discovering Elvis: Tracing Traditions to the Soul of the King" is the story of the discovery and rise to fame of this teenager from Tupelo that parallels the musical interaction between black and white communities defining American popular music from the early 1800s to the present day. Through background information on his youth, along with the important contributions of Memphians such as Dewey and Sam Phillips, North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholar Billy Stevens puts the social and historic context of Elvis' remarkable success into perspective. This event is free and open to the public and is made possible with funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

Learning Lab 360

CCCC hosted Learning Lab 360 -- a virtual reality learning lab -- on Jan. 23 on the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford. Students were able to view free interactive educational simulations on a variety of subjects, such as Civil Rights, the Apollo 11 Mission, the Titanic, the human brain, Anne Frank's house, and more. CCCC Student Activities sponsored the Learning Lab 360 visit. Photos by Nia Smith, CCCC Marketing.

CCCCAEOP Annual Heart in the Heart Workshop

CCCCAEOP Annual Heart in the Heart Workshop will be Monday, Feb. 11, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Read more and register.

Price Increase on Stamps - Jan. 27

On Jan. 27, the price of stamps will increase from 50 cents to 55 cents. If you utilize stamps, it would be advantageous to purchase Forever stamps before the increase.

Systems Theory Demonstration

Mrs. Sandra Bowen's Interpersonal Communication class studied systems theory by demonstrating interconnectivity using ropes. By the end of the demonstration, the entire class was connected.

Renovated Student Center

CCCC students can now enjoy the renovated Student Center on the Lee Main Campus in Sanford.

TRiO Student Support Services Attends The Hip Hop Nutcracker

by C. Dane Peterson

On Dec. 20, TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences participants visited the Durham Performing Arts Center to see a performance of the Hip Hop Nutcracker.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker re-imagines Tchaikovsky's original Nutcracker score by remixing it with hip hop choreography. The performers include 12 dancers, a DJ, a live violinist, and is hosted by legendary hip hop artist Kurtis Blow as the MC. The updated story takes place in modern New York City on New Year's Eve, and infuses contemporary culture into Tchaikovsky's classic masterpiece.

Before the performance, students had dinner at Cuban Revolution in Durham's American Tobacco Historic District and enjoyed classic Caribbean food. They then headed across the street to the DPAC for the show. It was all of the students' first visit to the DPAC and, for most, their first experience with the Nutcracker, too!

All of the students had an amazing experience, with one student saying on TRiO SSS's Facebook page, "Thank you TRiO for a wonderful evening out! That was a great way to end a semester!"

TRiO Student Support Services & 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.

CCCC on TV

ASL 1 Final Video Submission

To showcase one of our student accomplishments, this video was made by Kristopher Uy, one of our beginning American Sign Language students in Tracey Measamer's class.

View more CCCC videos online on the CCCC YouTube Channel.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES

College Events Calendar

Faculty and staff now have the option of seeing upcoming college events on their Google calendar.

Open your email
- Click on the 3x3 grid and select calendar and select Calendar
On the left side of the page, select Other calendars and then check Event Calendar

You will now see upcoming college events. We hope you will enjoy this useful feature!

Professional Development Spring 2019 Opportunities

by Daisha Gaines, Director of Organizational Development

For the complete, detailed listing of all sessions, descriptions, locations, and added information, visit Spring '19 PD Calendar.

January

Budgeting: Financial Wellness Session I
Tuesday, Jan. 29, noon - 1 p.m.

As the new year unfolds, one of the leading resolutions is to save more money! If this this sounds like you, plan to attend this workshop! This session will focus on a 30-day spending challenge, using spreadsheets and mobile apps to build your budget and find spending leaks. Register at https://budgeting.eventzilla.net

Decreasing Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Issues
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

During this workshop, you'll learn the three most common causes of lower back pain, how to improve lower back pain and sciatica safely and effectively, and the #1 mistake that lower back pain and sciatica sufferers make. Register at https://lowerbackpain.eventzilla.net.

February

From Brain Scans to Lesson Plans: Building Capacity for Success with Career and College Promise Students
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

During this session, Dr. Eads will provide information on Generation Z, explore teenage brain development, and provide specific techniques you can use to support student success for your youngest college students. She'll also discuss Career & College Promise (CCP), the impact on the system, student enrollment data, and program structure. Register at https://frombrainscans.eventzilla.net.

Improving Posture at Your Desk and at Work
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

During this workshop, we'll discuss why your body hurts and simple tactics and treatments you can use at work and at your desk to prevent pain, feel better without the use of medication, shots or surgery. Register at https://improvingposture.eventzilla.net.

Creating ADA Compliant Documents
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3 - 4 p.m.

Come and learn how to create accessible documents that meet the requirements of ADA accessibility including using headings, using lists, adding alternate text to images, and much more! During this interactive session, we encourage you to bring a Word document to learn a step-by-step process of making it accessible. Register: https://adadocs.eventzilla.net.

Intro to Accessibility, Monday
Feb. 18, 2 - 3 p.m.

This training will cover faculty and staff institutional responsibilities to support students with disabilities with accommodation plans as well as the responsibility to create accessible content for your class and/or department. In this training, you will receive an overview of the laws, campus policies, as well as instructional "how-tos" and key resources you can take back to your department and colleagues. Register at https://introtoaccess.eventzilla.net.

Intro to Accessibility- Pittsboro
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2 - 3 p.m.

See description above. Register at https://introtoaccesspittsboro.eventzilla.net.

Creating ADA Compliant Documents- Harnett
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2 - 3 p.m.

See description above. Register at https://adadocsharnett.eventzilla.net.

Debt & Credit: Financial Wellness Session II
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2 - 3 p.m.

Becoming more financially savvy doesn't just happen, it takes training and dedication! In an effort to help our employees learn new skills and to become more financially responsible, we will offer this session to provide information on credit reports, how to pay down debt, emergency funds, and clever ways to save! After completing this session, you will have access to articles, tools, and resources in Blackboard to continue your saving habits. Register at https://financialwellness.eventzilla.net.

Intro to Accessibility- Harnett
Friday, Feb. 22, 2 - 3 p.m.

See description above. Register at https://introtoaccessharnett.eventzilla.net.

North Carolina ACA Conference Promoting Best Practices in a Shifting Educational Landscape
Monday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

General questions about the conference: email Donna Housman at donna.housman@cpcc.edu
Questions regarding sponsorship: email Seth Buchanan at bbuch926@cccc.edu
Questions regarding proposal submission: email Courtnea Rainey at raineyc@durhamtech.edu

Creating ADA Compliant Documents- Chatham Wednesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.- noon.

See description above. Register at https://adadocschatham.eventzilla.net.

March

Getting Started with Excel Basics
Tuesday, March 5, 2 - 3 p.m.

During this hands-on session, you will be provided with a general understanding of sorting, formating, using simple functions such as sum, copy/paste, and creating sheets. We encourage you to bring your questions or examples to receive just-in-time help! Register at https://basicexcel.eventzilla.net.

Intermediate Excel: Improving Your Knowledge
Friday, March 8, 2 - 3 p.m.

During this hands-on session, you will be provided intermediate excel strategies that provide you with the simplest way to get your job done. Some of the topics we plan to cover include: conditional formatting, pivot tables, v-lookups, etc. Your participation is requested; therefore, we encourage you to bring your questions or examples to receive just-in-time help! Register: https://improvingexcel.eventzilla.net.

Advanced Excel
Tuesday, March 12, 2 - 3 p.m.

During this hands-on session, we plan to provide you with information on how to create dashboards in Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report information quickly. Feel free to bring your questions or challenges. Register at https://advancedexcel.eventzilla.net.

Creating ADA Compliant PowerPoints
Thursday, March 14, noon - 1 p.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint has a number of features built-in to make your job of creating accessible content easier. Bring a PowerPoint presentation with you to this session to learn the step-by-step process of making it accessible including adding alternative text, titling slides, color contrast, and much more! Register at https://adappts.eventzilla.net.

Taking the Stress Out of Big Purchases- Financial Wellness: Session III
Tuesday, March 19, noon - 1 p.m..

With tax time being just around the corner, many people are looking to make their next big purchase. Knowing if you should buy or lease a care, rent or purchase a home, and how to get from the beginning to the end of these decisions will help make the process less confusing and more manageable! Upon completion of this session, you will have access to articles, tools, and resources available through Blackboard to help you. Register at https://finanwell.eventzilla.net.

Creating ADA Compliant PowerPoints - Chatham
Thursday, March 21, 11 a.m.- noon.

Creating ADA Compliant PowerPoints- Harnett
Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m. - noon.

Pay, Leave & Benefits- Get Your Questions Answered
Friday, March 29, 2 - 3 p.m.

There has been new guidance provided to us on using our Special Annual Bonus Leave. Join us for this session to learn more on these changes and much more! During this interactive session, you're encouraged to bring questions to have them answered by our Payroll and Benefits Expert, Carla Parrish. Register at https://payleave.eventzilla.net.

April

Planning for the Future: Financial Wellness Session IV
Thursday, April 11, noon - 1 p.m.

Are you dreaming about the future? Do you have a goal of retirement, a dream vacation, or paying down educational expenses? If so, come learn how to make your money work for you! Upon completion of this session, you will have access to articles, tools, and resources through Blackboard. Register at https://finanwellness.eventzilla.net.

PERSONNEL NOTES

Thank you from CCCCEOP

Thank you, to all that donated items, came to the Silent Auction and made bids. We are so thankful for your contributions that help our local CCCCEOP unit raise monies for student scholarships. You have come through for us year after year.

This year's total earned for scholarships, $1,694.98. We couldn't have done this without all of you. Each year, CCCCEOP gives thousands of dollars for scholarship to our CCCC students.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

To my CCCC family,

Thank you for the beautiful flower arrangement and your expression of support with the recent passing of my father. I am grateful to work with such kind and caring people.

Vickie Harrington and family

Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Nov. 30.

Ashlee Dockery, Admissions Specialist
Brittney Goldston, Assessment & Retention Specialist
Heather Hobbs, STEM Program Specialist - TRiO
Christy Jones, Health Sciences Administration Assistant

Welcome to the Health Sciences Department

by Health Sciences

We would like to welcome Christy Jones to CCCC and the Health Sciences Department! We are glad you are with us!

2019 Pay Dates

MONTH	DUE DATE	PAY DATE
January	~~Jan. 10, 2019~~	Jan. 31, 2019
February	Feb. 8, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019
March	March 8, 2019	March 29, 2019
April	April 10, 2019	April 30, 2019
May	May 10, 2019	May 31, 2019
June	June 4, 2019	June 28, 2019
July	July 10, 2019	July 31, 2019
August	Aug. 9, 2019	Aug. 30, 2019
September	Sept. 10, 2019	Sept. 30, 2019
October	Oct. 10, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019
November	Nov. 8, 2019	Nov. 27, 2019
December	Dec. 3, 2019	Dec. 20, 2019

Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

1/25	Dana Scott
1/26	Michael Murray
1/26	Mary Schmid-Carter
1/27	Benjamin Falero
1/27	Tina Godbey
1/27	Mark Hall
1/27	Joshua Johnson
1/27	Laura Musselwhite
1/31	Amber Lennon-Harmon
2/1	Latoya Brower
2/1	Kathy Sheffield
2/3	Jessica Fink
2/3	Mary Parker
2/3	Karen Sasser
2/5	Vicky Clark
2/5	Leslie Matthews
2/6	John Lavere
2/9	Anjanette Porter
2/11	Kelly Klug
2/14	Gary Beasley
2/14	Barbara Campbell
2/15	Haley Thomas
2/16	Julia Herbon
2/16	Stanley Thompson
2/17	Robin Smith
2/18	Adena Mitchell
2/19	Charles Guin
2/22	Pamela Barefoot
2/24	Janice Heller
2/25	Heather McKenzie
2/26	Regina Minter
2/27	Sylvester King
2/28	Tonya Francis
2/28	Chesure Tate
2/29	David Malenick

Employee of the Month Program

by Daisha Gaines, Director of Organizational Development

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.

Cougar Cudos

Looking for a way to say thank you without being noticed? Send an anonymous* compliment or note of appreciation to a colleague! Try this great feature from the Center for Academic Excellence by completing this form.

*Your name and email address will be kept confidential and not sent with your message.

News

We sadly inform everyone of the passing of Audrey Stevenson's stepfather, Woodrow Wilson "Ted" McCormick Jr., age 64, of Cameron, on Dec. 30 at Fox Hollow Senior Living. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Presbyterian Orphanage Foundation in memory of Ted McCormick, P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs, N.C. 28010. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of one of our previous instructors, Philip Celey Maddox, age 83, of Sanford, on Dec. 28. After an early retirement at age 49, Phil began a second career as an instructor in the Business Department. He loved the time that he spent in the classroom and said that his years at the college were the most rewarding. Memorial services were held at First Baptist Church of Sanford.

We are sad to announce the passing Karen Sasser's brother, Farrell Kelly Reece, age 60, of Drexel, on Dec. 18. In lieu of flowers and to continue Kelly's support of North Liberty School, memorial contributions may be made to North Liberty School, 523 Enola Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.

The College sadly wants to inform everyone of the passing of our past President, Dr. Marvin R. Joyner. The funeral service was held on Dec. 22 at First Baptist Church of Sanford. May we keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

We sadly inform everyone of the passing of Diane Johnson's brother-in-law, W. Dean Johnson, age 61, of Siler City, on Dec. 12. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Thursday, Jan. 31: CCCC Creative Writing Program Open Mic Night in the Mary Hayes Holmes Meeting Room at the Chatham Community Library from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13: The Age of Jazz lecture at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 14: SGA Valentine's Day Balloon Sale Student Center on Lee Main Campus from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday, March 4: "The Mexican-American Experience" photo exhibit and media presentation at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center at noon.

Thursday, March 7: International Culture Night at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, March 22: President's Puppy Walk at the Veterinary Medical Technology Building on Lee Main Campus from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Thursday, March 28: Foundation Golf Tournament - Harnett County at the Chicora Golf Club from noon - 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 11: "The Many Faces of Islam in America" lecture and Q&A session at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 11 a.m. - noon.

Thursday, April 11: CCCC Phi Theta Kappa Induction at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 25: CCCC Athletic Banquet at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8: Foundation Golf Tournament - Chatham County at the Golf Club at Chapel Ridge from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday, May 13: 2019 Spring Graduation Ceremony at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FACULTY AND STAFF ONLINE

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Blogs

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Happy New Year! Do you have an update on your social media? Do you write a blog, have a Twitter account, or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Email Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu to add your social media to the list.

COUGAR PETS

Cougar Pets News

Cougar Pets Quick Facts

Founded in 1965
No kill, no research facility
99.8% Adoption Rate
We only euthanize in cases of medical necessity
Average Time in Colony:
Dog: 12 months
Cat: 18 months
All animals are housed in large runs with daily enrichment and social time

Visit the Cougar Pets Happy Tails page to see all of the adoption success stories.

All adoptable dogs and 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 and dogs receive during their stay. Contact us at www.cougarpets.org for more information on our colony cats and available dogs.

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 Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu and we will feature in next month's publication.

CONTRIBUTE

Contribute to Cougar Bytes

Send along your Cougar Bytes contributions!

Our monthly Cougar Bytes newsletter is focused on staff and faculty. We welcome your stories, successes, events, photos, or shout-outs in every issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu or contact Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu with any questions or suggestions.

The deadline for contributions is Feb. 20 for the January issue. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for 2019 contributions! Cougar Bytes will be published on the following dates:

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To be sure your contribution is included, please submit at least two days ahead of the publication date. Thank you!

The next issue of Cougar Bytes will be Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.