Cougar Bytes for Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

Steve Heesacker

Lead Career and College Advisor

How long have you worked for CCCC?
Since 2014.

What brought you to CCCC?
After retiring from the Marine Corps I wanted a second career in education. Left a position at UNC for Central Carolina due to the chance to work closer with students.

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I am a member of a great team of advisors that work with the Director of Secondary Partnerships in implementing the Career and College Promise Program in CCCC's service area high schools.

Where were you born?
Boone, N.C.

Where did you grow up?
Mostly Boone, but spent some time in Florida.

Educational credentials?
B.S. from Appalachian State in Business Administration, M.S. from Troy University in Management, M.A. from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, and M.S. from the National Defense University in National Resource Strategy.

Where do you live now?
Near Chapel Hill.

Tell us about your family!
My wife Robin runs her own business in Interior Design Consulting, and I have a son (Ian) who is a junior at Appalachian State.

What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
I play a lot of bad golf.

What superhero power would you most like to have?
Ability to hit a golf ball 300 yards.

Which actor would portray you in a movie about your life?
Tom Selleck.

What is your favorite meal?
Ribeye steak, medium rare, followed by a Manhattan made with Woodford Reserve.

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
The people at CCCC make the difference.

CCCC Among Top Community Colleges

Central Carolina Community College has been ranked by Niche to be among the top community colleges in North Carolina. Learn more at www.niche.com

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McGraw Hill Selects CCCC Faculty To Attend Symposium

Carl Bryan attended a McGraw Hill Education Symposium - Teaching and Technology: Personal Health in the Digital Age. The Symposium was located in Austin, Texas.

McGraw Hill selected Carl to attend via his work with the new online HEA 110 course the college provides. Twelve health educators from across the U.S. came to discuss adaptive learning in the classroom, health portfolios, and get a glimpse of evolving technologies at McGraw Hill.

There was a New Idea Competition where Carl's "Health Fair in a Box," a kinesthetic tool kit where students can administer a turn key health fair on their campus or virtually using an avatar, came in third place among participants.

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Adjunct Connection Newsletter

Please take a moment to view the Spring 2019 issue of the Adjunct Connection Newsletter. Each issue features an adjunct and a CCCC department or office, along with key dates and updates by the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE). Please contact CAE with questions at 919-718-7490.

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NFL coach speaks to CCCC students

Richard Howell, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, speaks via webinar to the Central Carolina Community College Health & Fitness Science Group Exercise class on Monday, Feb. 18. Coach Howell conducted a Question and Answer session in which he spoke of rehabilitation of injuries, nutrition, training, and an NFL career in strength and conditioning that has spanned 17 years.

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CCCC Receives Additional Funding for Motheread Grant

by Nutan Varma, College and Career Readiness Coordinator-Harnett

Motheread is a grant-funded family literacy program for English language learners that operates under the College and Career Readiness Department in Harnett County. Classes for parents, childcare givers, and young children are offered off campus at Angier Baptist Church in Angier. The program helps adults as well as children learn to use the power of literacy in order to discover more about themselves, their families, and communities.

Harnett County Partnership for Children, the Motheread grant provider, reviewed and approved our request for additional funding of $5,000 in the Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 13. Motheread program has been very successful in the past and has provided a platform for CCCC's commitment to promote the significance and implication of family literacy in the community. The additional funding will definitely be helpful in the facilitation of much needed resources to improve and further enhance this program.

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Dr. Marchant and Dr. Chapman at Meeting

Current Central Carolina Community College President Dr. T. Eston Marchant (left) and CCCC President-Elect Dr. Lisa M. Chapman (right) are pictured at a joint gathering of the CCCC Board of Trustees and CCCC Foundation Board of Directors on Feb. 13. Dr. Chapman will succeed Dr. Marchant, who will retire April 1 as CCCC President after more than 10 years of service.

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

MAP Student Learning Outcome #3:

• Each student will utilize career services and faculty advising to enhance timely progress toward goal completion.

2017-2018 SLO 3 Assessment Results:

• 8% of first-time, full-time students used Career Services in 2017-2018.
• 65% of full-time students were aware of Career Services. (Enrolled Curriculum Student Survey)
• 71% of all graduates were aware of Career Services. (Graduate Survey)
• 91% of full-time students were aware of Faculty Advising. (Enrolled Curriculum Student Survey)

MAP Spotlight: The Career Center

CCCC's Career Center plays an important role in My Academic Pathway! Here's the process:

• First, students take a MAP: Embark Assessment, a combined assessment of career decision readiness and interest, as part of the admissions and enrollment process.
• Next, students with the lowest career decision readiness are referred to a Career Counselor. CCCC's Career Counselor offers special, specific services related to career decision making and ensure the student has a higher career decision readiness.
• Finally, once a student is ready for career and academic advising, the student is assigned to a Faculty Advisor.

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.

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

New Staff Member Welcome!

Welcome to Christi Copes, our new Institutional Research Analyst in the Institutional Effectiveness & Research Department! Christi holds a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has 15 years of experience in higher education and has previously worked as a Systems Analyst. Please stop by to say hello!

Winter IPEDS Data Collection

IPEDS stands for Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. During the IPEDS Winter Data Collection, we work with talented CCCC staff to report data on Financial Aid, Graduation Rates, 200% Graduation Rates, and Outcomes Measures. It's a lot of work! Thank you to everyone who helps! Want to see the final report? Take a look at CCCC's 2018 IPEDS Data Feedback Report.

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

Will Eisner Week: March 1 - 7

Will Eisner (1917-2005) is known as a master of comic storytelling and is often lauded as the "father of the graphic novel" due to his creation of some iconic and memorable works such as The Spirit (1940) and A Contract with God (1978). His name graces the Eisner Award, the ultimate honor in the industry of comic books and graphic novels. CCCC Libraries are celebrating Will Eisner Week 2019 on March 1-7. The Lee and Harnett campuses will highlight their growing graphic novel collections and show graphic novel related films, as well as offer a fill in your own narrative comic book activity. If you love graphic novels and can't get enough of comics, you'll love visiting the CCCC Libraries during 2019's Will Eisner Week.

Save the Date

• Will Eisner Week, March 1 - 7
• Movies in the Library, March 7 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Logan (Harnett)
• Movies in the Library, March 27 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Murder on the Orient Express (Lee)
• Paws to Read, Tuesday, April 9 from noon - 2 p.m.
• National Library Week, April 8 - 12 (Lee and Harnett)

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

Accepting Book Order Requests

The Library is accepting book order requests to support your curriculum programs and reading interests from now through March 8. 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 still 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 in any subject area 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

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Chatham Community Library News

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

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.

Author Event: Andy Reynolds
March 2 at 1 p.m.

Chatham Community Library will host Andrew Reynolds, author of The Children of Harvey Milk: How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World, on Saturday, March 2, from 1 - 3 p.m. Part political thriller, part meditation on social change, part love story, The Children of Harvey Milk tells the epic stories of courageous men and women around the world who came forward to make their voices heard during the struggle for equal rights. Featuring LGBTQ icons from America to Ireland, Britain to New Zealand, Reynolds documents their successes and failures, heartwarming stories of acceptance and heartbreaking stories of ostracism, demonstrating the ways in which an individual can change the views and voting behaviors of those around them. The book also includes rare vignettes of LGBTQ leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean who continue to fight for equality in spite of threats, violence, and homophobia. A touchstone narrative of the tumultuous journey towards LGBTQ rights, The Children of Harvey Milk is a must-read for anyone with an interest in social change.

Mr. Reynolds is a professor, writer, and activist originally from London, England. He has been a professor of political science at UNC-Chapel Hill since 2001. He founded and directs the UNC LGBTQ Representation and Rights Research Initiative, the leading global think tank focused on LGBTQ politics. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, New Statesman, and widely online. His 12 non-fiction books range from African politics to the Arab Spring, elections to the future of democracy. For 25 years he has been an advisor on democratic design in the world's most dangerous places, including South Africa, Somalia, Afghanistan, Libya, Burma, and Ukraine.

Author Event: Iris Yang
March 16 at 2 p.m.

Chatham Community Library will host an author event with Iris Yang on March 16 at 2 p.m. Iris Yang, Ph.D. (Qing Yang) was born and raised in China. She has loved reading and writing since she was a child, but in China creative writing was a dangerous career. As famous writers and translators, her grandmother and her aunt were wrongfully accused as counter-revolutionary Rightists, so Iris had to choose a safer path - studying science.

After graduating from Wuhan University and passing a series of exams, she was accepted by the prestigious CUSBEA (China-United States Biochemistry Examination and Application program). At age 23, with poor English, little knowledge of the country, and 500 borrowed dollars, she came to the United States as a graduate student at the University of Rochester. Later, she received a Ph.D. in molecular biology, trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and worked at the University of North Carolina. Although she has published a number of scientific papers, she has a passion for creative writing, and her short stories have won contests and have been published in anthologies. Her debut novel, Wings of a Flying Tiger, was published in June 2018, and its sequel, Will of a Tiger, was published in January 2019.

Employment Assistance
Fridays from 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Chatham Community Library and the Career and Employment Training program at CCCC have partnered to offer free employment assistance each Friday through March 29. Job seekers can meet one-on-one with a Career & Employment Training instructor to learn how to search for jobs, research employers, accurately complete applications, create resumes and cover letters, and practice interview strategies. No appointment necessary. Sessions take place in the computer lab at Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.

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The Age of Jazz

CCCC Adjunct Music Instructor, Dr. Gregg Gelb, recently led a program on "The Age of Jazz" for the CCCC ACES (Academic and Cultural Enrichment Series).

Gregg directs the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble. Under Gregg's direction, the group has made it to the final round of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Competition for the fourth year in a row. Gregg and the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble are making plans for travel to NYC in May 2019 to compete. The same ensemble was selected as the outstanding band at the UNC Jazz Festival in February.

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New Music Ensemble On Campus!

Dear Faculty, and Staff,

Do you play an instrument or sing? Would you be interested in playing music with an ensemble on campus? We are starting an on-campus music ensemble and we want you to be a part of it!

All instruments and voices are welcome, but to start we need to know a little more about what instruments and voice ranges might be a part of this group. Please use the link below to share your interest areas and contact information:

Music Ensemble Interest Form

Save the Date for an interest meeting on Thursday, March 14 from 3 - 4 p.m. in CFC 815.

Best,
Lauren Winkens
Music Instructor

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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

or

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.

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TRiO Day

TRiO Day was Feb. 2. Veterans Upward Bound took a group of 10 participants to Charlotte to meet with the leadership and marketing staff for the Charlotte Hornets. Following the information session, the guests were treated to a basketball game where the Charlotte Hornets played the Chicago Bulls. The Charlotte Hornets won. Everyone had an outstanding time. This is one of the ways that Veterans Upward Bound supports its participants through education, motivation, and inspiration.

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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.

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Add College Events Calendar

Are you looking for CCCC events? Faculty and staff now have the option of seeing upcoming college events right from your Google calendar. To set up the calendar:

1. Open your email
   • Click on the 3x3 grid and select Calendar.
     
2. 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!

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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.

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February

Intro to Accessibility - Harnett
Friday, Feb. 22, 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.

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.

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 at https://adadocschatham.eventzilla.net.

What Can the Library Do For You?
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

• Presented by: Nora Burmeister, Online Learning and Electronic Services Librarian, Samantha O'Connor, Public Services Librarian, & Grace Sharrar, Instruction & Outreach Librarian
• With all the Library's embeddable resources such as articles, ebooks, database interfaces, videos, and their online instruction modules (H5P), you have the ability to enhance your courses without taking a lot of work. Come and learn about these resources and what they can do for your students!
• Register at https://library.eventzilla.net

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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

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://adapptchatham.eventzilla.net.

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

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://adapptharnett.eventzilla.net.

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.

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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.

GL Codes & Budgeting
Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Ever wonder which account to use when trying to pay various college expenses? How about your departmental budget, do you understand how this is determined? If you have questions such as these and many more, plan to attend this session where you will have the opportunity to pull up your budgets in Datatel and have your questions answered by the Controller herself! Register at https://events.eventzilla.net/e/gl-codes--budgeting-2138724527.

Resilience & Thriving: The Secret Power of Stress
Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. - noon

Do you ever wish you had a better ability to deal with stress or how you could use it to prosper and thrive? If so, join in as we discuss ways to strengthen your coping mechanisms and improve your health, happiness, and success! Register at https://secretpowerofstress.eventzilla.net.

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Jan. 30.

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

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Congratulations and Welcome

by Health Information Technology

Congratulations Emily Barrick

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is pleased to announce that Emily Barrick has passed the examination and earned the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. This credential supports an individual's ability to adhere to health information management industry standards and regulations. Credentialed individuals are also authorized to use the "RHIA" acronym in professional correspondence and publications.

Please join AHIMA in congratulating Emily Barrick for this significant achievement!

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Welcome Lydia Russell

Lydia Russell previously worked with Harnett's Continuing Education as a Federal Work Study student. We are delighted to have her on our Continuing Education team. Welcome, Lydia!

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2019 Pay Dates

MONTH	DUE DATE	PAY DATE
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

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Employee Apps and Discounts

MyGroup App

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new MYgroup app. Confidential and free to download, the MYgroup app gives you immediate access to the support and tools you need to be happier, healthier, and more productive. The MYgroup app provides online tools, such as interactive learning modules and self-help articles, as well direction to in-the-moment support for more distressing issues. The app includes MYportal, and login credentials remain the same as they are for mygroup.com. The MYgroup app is available for download at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Employees can download the app and use the login:
username: cccc2014
password: guest

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Employee Discounts

CCCC partners with local and statewide businesses to offer discounted products and services to all active and retired state and local government employees.

View the complete list of employee discounts available to you.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

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
2/28	Lauren Winkens
2/29	David Malenick
3/1	Brenda Keller
3/1	Edward Mercer
3/1	Kiel Rhodes
3/2	Sue Boyd
3/3	Ronnie Measamer
3/5	Angela Crisp-Sears
3/7	Susan Johnson
3/9	Maria Buxens
3/11	Paul Reynolds
3/14	Matthew Thewes
3/15	Jamie Childress
3/16	Deborah Wall
3/17	Tonya Davis
3/17	Paciddia McDonald
3/18	Trinity Faucett
3/18	Melissa Godfrey
3/19	Jairo McMican
3/20	Amanda Carter
3/21	Jeffrey Gannon
3/22	Jill Gillette
3/22	Nicholas Testa
3/23	Carla Parrish
3/24	Consuela Blaizes
3/24	Gary Lopossay
3/24	Katie Surber
3/25	Billie Thompson
3/26	Peggy Cotten
3/26	Ken Hoyle Jr.
3/27	Martha Wilkie
3/28	Karen Brown
3/28	Bill Freeman
3/28	Christopher McNeill
3/30	Fernanda Perry
3/30	Lorraine Whitaker
3/31	Walter Brown

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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.

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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.

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News

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of Debbie Wall's brother, Anson (Buddy) Orethus Harrington, age 71, of Sanford. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, 1809 Poplar Springs Church Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330.

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Dates to Remember

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

Thursday, March 7: Blood Drive (American Red Cross Bus) check in at CFC Gym lobby from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, March 12: Marchant Madness at Harnett Main Campus, Miriello Building, Multipurpose Room from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13: Marchant Madness at Chatham Main Campus, Building #2, Multipurpose Room from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 14: Marchant Madness at Lee Main Campus, CFC Gym from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 14: CCCC Annual Career Fair at Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 10 a.m. - 2 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.

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Social Media

Join the activity on social media! Do you write a blog, have a Twitter account, or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Send to Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu

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Cougar Pets News

Colony Cats

Meet a few of the cats in the colony.

All adoptable cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. 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.

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Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

Wanted for VMT

• Dog coats for larger dogs
• Cat Toys
• Brand new cat scratching posts or trees (we cannot take used ones)
• Dog brushes
• Thundershirts (can be purchased at Petsmart); need small to large sizes
• For our new outside dog play area childrens' Little Tykes or Fisher Price toys such as playhouses, slides with shelves; picnic tables. it is best for the person to contact me and send a picture of the item before bringing to us. We need to make it will be appropriate for a dog.

Please contact Megan Kelly at or Betsy Walton at with any questions, or feel free to drop off your donations at Vet Med on the Lee Main Campus.

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For Sale: Doghouse, $25

Contact Crete Smith at csmit810@cccc.edu.

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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.

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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 March 27 for the March issue. Thank you!

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

• March 29
• April 26
• May 24
• June 21
• July 26
• Aug. 23
• Sept. 20
• Oct. 25
• Nov. 22
• Dec. 13

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

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