Cougar Bytes for Friday, March 29, 2019

Dixie Holden

Simulation Coordinator/Lead Nursing Instructor

How long have you worked for CCCC?
I have worked for CCCC since 2013.

What brought you to CCCC?
I am a graduate of the nursing program at CCCC, so I was very happy when the opportunity to teach in this program became a reality.

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I am the simulation coordinator and the lead nursing instructor. I design simulated scenarios that students might see in a real hospital using either patient actors or human patient simulators. The scenarios are designed to give students experiences in which they can make a mistake and no one is harmed. They are not graded, but allow the students to self-reflect during debriefing on what they did well and what they will do better next time. The students love it and always want more simulation time.

Where were you born?
I was born in Sanford.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Broadway for the most part, but my father was in the military, so I also lived in Arizona, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

Educational credentials?
I have a MA in Education from East Carolina, an MS in Nursing from Duke University, and I am working on my Doctorate from Grand Canyon University.

Where do you live now?
I live in Spout Springs, which is just south of Sanford.

Tell us about your family!
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years. We have one daughter, Haley, who is married to my sweet son-in-law, Mike. They have a beautiful daughter, Harper, who is the love of my life!

What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
I make quilts and am trying to teach my co-workers how to quilt! I also like to spend time with my family on the boat at Jordan Lake.

What superhero power would you most like to have?
I would like to be a time-traveler! I am a huge Outlander fan!

Which actor would portray you in a movie about your life?
Melissa McCarthy. I think she is hilarious!

What is your favorite meal?
A steak from Texas Roadhouse with a salad and a baked potato!

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
I really appreciate this honor and could not have been more surprised! I love my work family!

Farewell Celebration for Dr. T. Eston Marchant

A farewell celebration honoring Retiring Central Carolina Community College President Dr. T. Eston Marchant was held Wednesday, March 27, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. Read more about Dr. Marchant's time at CCCC.

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Open House for High School Students

CCCC hosted a free college credit open house for high school students and their parents at the CCCC Harnett Main Campus in Lillington; the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro; and at the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford.

Information was available on the Central Carolina Promise program, which offers free tuition to qualifying 2019 high school graduates in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. To learn more about the Promise eligibility requirements and to see an enrollment checklist, visit www.cccc.edu/promise.

Also, information was available on the Career & College Promise program. CCP enables high school students to enroll, tuition-free, in college credit courses that also apply toward their high school diploma. By the time they graduate from high school, they have a jump-start on their career or college education. Learn more about the CCCC CCP program at www.cccc.edu/high-school/ccp.

The open house included a look at selected CCCC academic programs, as well as information on admissions and financial aid.

Photos from the Harnett event:

Photos from the Lee event:

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CCCC hosts N.C. ACA Conference

President Dr. T. Eston Marchant welcomes attendees of the N.C. ACA Conference that was held Monday, Feb. 25, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford. The theme of the conference was "Promoting Best Practices in a Shifting Educational Landscape." The keynote address was by Dr. Margaret Annunziata, Vice President of Academic Programs & Services at Davidson County Community College.

Members of the N.C. ACA Conference Planning Committee were:

• B. Seth Buchanan, Director of Academic Success & Aviso Administrator at Central Carolina Community College;
• Kerry F. Cantwell, Assistant Dean of Student Support Services at Durham Technical Community College;
• Tonya Greene, First Year Academy Department Head at Wake Technical Community College;
• Donna Housman, Discipline Chair for ACA 122 College Transfer Success at Central Piedmont Community College;
• and Courtnea Rainey, First Year Experience Instructor at Durham Technical Community College.

Amanda Carter (Distance Education Director), Jairo McMican (Dean of Student Learning), and Amber Thomas (Business Technologies Instructor) of CCCC were among program presenters.

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Student Awards Night

Student Awards Night will be on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. Thank you for helping recognize our students and their wonderful achievements! Please use the nomination form to recognize outstanding students. We look forward to having a good showing and a successful night! Thanks for your participation and I look forward to seeing you there!

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President's Dog Walk

The CCCC Wellness Committee partnered with the school's Veterinary Medical Technology Department for the President's Puppy Walk around the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford on Monday, March 25. President Dr. T. Eston Marchant and Incoming President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman both participated in the event.

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Calling all CCCC Faculty!

Each summer the Upward Bound Programs run a six-week summer program for our rising 10th grade students. Students will commute daily to one of the three CCCC campuses to learn more about the programs that each campus offers, explore different professions, and hopefully have an exciting opportunity to learn from the knowledgeable faculty here at CCCC.

We are looking for CCCC faculty members on each campus to lead hands-on activities, labs, and lectures for groups of 10 to 15 students in their area of expertise. These activities are ideally planned for two hours each afternoon (1 - 3 p.m.) for one week, but with further conversation could also be planned for only 1, 2, or 3 days. All instructors not designated as 12-month will be compensated for their time at a rate of $120/day.

At this time, we are surveying CCCC faculty to gauge interest in facilitating workshops. If you would like to learn more about the opportunity, please call or email Rebeccah Lystash at rlyst0632cccc.edu or (919) 718-7209.

You may also complete our survey to indicate whether or not you are interested in hosting a workshop, and if so, to provide some additional information.

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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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Career Fair

Approximately 130 vendors were present for the 2019 Central Carolina Community College Career Fair, which was held Thursday, March 14, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center.

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Campus Fund Drive

Campus Fund Drive packets are out! Please complete yours and return to Abby Walker by May 1. Our goal is to say 100% of our incredible faculty & staff gave to this years fund drive! Thank you for continued support of the Foundation!

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

MAP Student Learning Outcome #2:

• Each student will create a complete academic plan for his or her program of study.

Calling all Advisors and ACA 122 Instructors!

We need YOUR help to meet this outcome! Baseline M.A.P. data supports the idea that students who don't have clear academic plans or goals take longer to graduate than those who do. Students benefit from receiving more direction related to academic planning and goal completion. How can you help? By asking your students to complete their Aviso Academic Plans in ACA 122 classes and advising sessions. Here's a sample Aviso Academic Plan:

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

Spring 2019 CCCC Surveys

We need YOUR help to gather feedback about CCCC! These surveys are sent out via email and direct links. If you get a survey, please take a few minutes to complete it and ask students, graduates, and employers to share their feedback, too! Spring 2019 CCCC surveys include:

• The Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work for 2019 (Faculty/Staff)
• College Services Survey (Faculty/Staff)
• Enrolled Curriculum Student Survey (Curriculum Students)
• Employer Satisfaction Survey (Local Employers)
• Graduate Survey (Curriculum Graduates)

Excel Professional Development

Did you miss IER's Excel sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users this Spring? Have no fear! The Excel Tips & Tricks Handout is here! Hoonuit has more in-depth training.

2017-18 Survey Results

Survey Results for the 2017-18 Curriculum Student Survey, Non-Completer Survey, Graduate Survey, Employer Satisfaction Survey, and the Applied But Did Not Enroll Survey are now available! Feel free to review them on the IER website.

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

Spring Library Survey

The Library is conducting our Spring 2019 Library Survey. We need your input on how we are doing and what we can do to improve. The survey will run through April 12. Access the survey.

New Borrowing Agreement with UNC-Greensboro

The CCCC Library has a new borrowing agreement with the UNC-Greensboro University Libraries. Spartan Promise (Spartan Passage) students already have access to library resources at UNC-G. This access is now extended to all CCCC students, faculty, and staff.

Patrons may register to borrow after presenting an official letter of referral signed by a CCCC librarian. Referrals can only be made for materials unavailable through the CCCC Library or the local public library. Borrowing privileges for students are extended for the semester and may be renewed based on continued enrollment. Faculty and staff will need to provide proof of employment. Borrowing privileges for faculty/staff are extended for the current academic year and expire on the last Friday in August. Privileges may be renewed upon proof of continued employment. All borrowers must present a valid photo ID such as a current college, state, or federally issued ID, and complete a borrower registration form at the circulation desk in Jackson Library. Spartan Promise students and faculty/staff may check out up to 25 items at one time. All other students may check out up to five items at one time.

If you have a need for materials from the UNC-G Libraries, please see a CCCC librarian to obtain your referral letter. For questions or more information, please contact Tara Lucas, Director of Library Services at tlucas@cccc.edu.

Upcoming Events

• The CCCC Library is celebrating National Library Week on April 8 - 12. Stop by and join us for the following activities.
• Harnett Library Activities for National Library Week:
  • All Week: Library Land game (a life-sized, book-themed version of Candy Land)
  • Wednesday, April 10: Cookies/Cupcakes
• Lee Library Activities for National Library Week:
  
  • All Week: Jelly Bean Jar Count & Library Surveys
  • Words on Wheels (WOW): April 9, 10, and 11 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Monday, April 8: Movie viewing of A Star Is Born (Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga) in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Week. This event is sponsored by the CCCC Foundation and the ABC Board of Sanford. (Due to the adult theme, this movie is rated R.) The Library will host three showings: 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.; and 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 9: Paws to Read from noon - 2 p.m. in the Courtyard
  • Wednesday, April 10: Library Maker Fair, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 11: Board Games in the Library (Law Section), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Friday, April 12: Jelly Bean Jar Count winner will be announced at noon.
• Movie Viewing (Documentary) on April 22 from 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. in the Lee Library, featuring Before the Flood.
• Movie Viewing (Documentary) on April 24 at 2 p.m. in the Harnett Library, featuring Step.
• Harnett Library Exam Study Party on April 29. Time TBA.

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

Library Instruction Reminder

Librarians are still scheduling library instruction sessions for your seated classes. We tailor our instruction to meet your needs! 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

Holiday Hours

The Lee and Harnett Libraries will have the following hours for the Easter break.

• Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Friday, April 19: Closed

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Chatham Community Library News

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

Book Sale: March 28 - 30

Don't miss the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! The sale includes more than 15,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books. All items are in excellent condition. Purchases may be made by cash, check, or credit card.

• Thursday, March 28: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Friday, March 29: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (all items are half price)
• Saturday, March 30: 9 a.m.m - 2 p.m. (fill a grocery bag for $5; no limit on the number of bags)

Titanic: The Halifax Dead Speak (Part 2) - April 11 at 6:30 p.m.

We are excited to have Dr. Melinda Ratchford back for the next segment of her Titanic presentation! Through multimedia and memorabilia, Ratchford will tell the stories of some of the passengers who lost their lives that fateful night in 1912. After traveling to Halifax and visiting the graves of the 336 bodies recovered, Dr. Ratchford learned that even after a tragedy such as the Titanic sinking, the stories of heroism, cowardice, faith and hope live on. This event is free and open to the public and is made possible with funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Statewide Star Party: The Moon and Beyond - April 12 at 5 p.m.

Join us as we participate in the 7th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party. This year's theme is "The Moon and Beyond," and we will learn about the moon and its phases as we look for it in the sky. Moon stories and moon-themed art and activities will be available for people of all ages! No registration is necessary. The NC Science Festival's annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant. For more information, call (919) 545-8085.

Holiday Hours

Chatham Community Library will be closed Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20.

Screening of Growthbusters film - April 22 at 6:30 p.m.

In celebration of Earth Day, the library will host a screening of the film GrowthBusters beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Holmes Meeting Room. This film asks the most critical question of our time: How do we become a sustainable civilization?

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Marchant Madness

Marchant Madness -- with barbecue and basketball -- was presented for the CCCC faculty and staff. The event serves as a Campus Fund Drive for the CCCC Foundation.

Harnett Main Campus in Lillington, March 12

Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, March 13

Lee Main Campus in Sanford, March 14

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Bodacious Theatre of Chatham's Upcoming Event

Retiree Ellen Bland and Librarian Nora Burmeister will be appearing in the Bodacious Theatre of Chatham's production of "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" at:

• The Fearrington Barn in Pittsboro on Thursday, March 28;
• The Mann Center in Sanford on Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m. ;
• and The Pittsboro Roadhouse on Sunday, March 31 at 3 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit Second Bloom of Chatham to aid the victims of domestic violence. Please come out and support your current/former co-workers in a worthy cause!

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TSWDB Annual Report

During Program Year 2017-2018, the Triangle South Workforce Development Board (TSWDB) accomplished many achievements. We successfully met WIOA Performance Measures for all three Title I WIOA Training programs and for the Wagner Peyser program.

We provided 2,424 individuals with Career Center services, 521 individuals with WIOA Title I training activities, and of all of the individuals served during Program Year 2017, almost 700 of them were veterans. NCWorks staff also provided over 21,000 services to 910 local employers.

View the complete 2017-2018 TSWDB Annual Report

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NC TRiO Student Initiatives Conference and Scholars’ Bowl Tournament

CCCC TRiO programs hosted the annual NC TRiO Student Initiatives Conference and Scholars’ Bowl Tournament at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in March. Over 300 high school and college students were in attendance from TRiO programs at ten institutions across the state.

The student conference kicked off in the morning with a presentation by motivational speaker Donovan Livingston. Livingston is an award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker. In 2016, his Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation address “Lift Off” went viral, reaching over thirteen million views. Livingston is a native of Fayetteville, received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and currently lives in Winston-Salem while completing his doctoral degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also holds Masters degrees from both Columbia University Teachers College and Harvard University. His work has included serving as a College Advisor in Greensboro, Durham, and in the Bronx, NY with the College Advising Corps, Student U, and the Emily Krzyzewski Center, and as an Academic Advisor with the Upward Bound TRiO program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During his address, he spoke to the low-income and first-generation students in the audience about being authentic and true to themselves, being inclusive of others, and rising above challenges to achieve their goals.

Afterward students attended three workshops facilitated by guest speakers from several offices of Central Carolina Community College, Counseling Services and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Campbell University, the Graduate School at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the TRiO-Student Support Services program at Cleveland Community College, and a personal financial counselor from Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. Workshop topics included growth mindsets, college-level academics, financial literacy, STEM, career readiness, communication skills, and graduate school. Students also had the opportunity to celebrate TRiO’s national day of service by participating in a community service project throughout the day in which they made heartfelt cards to send to seniors living in local Bayberry Retirement Inn facilities.

The day wrapped up with a student panel in which current college students shared information about their backgrounds and talked about their experiences adjusting to and finding success in college. Panelists included TRiO Student Support Services participants Tamia Cruz and Roxanne Tate from Beaufort Community College, and Beaufort Brandy Snipes and Tre’ Juon Johnson from Central Carolina Community College. The panel was moderated by CCCC TRiO Student Support Services participant Yushevia Brewington.

While the conference was going on in the Civic Center, across the street nine teams of high school TRiO scholars were competing in the Scholars’ Bowl tournament. Scholars’ Bowl is a game in which two teams of four compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, math, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more. The winner of the competition was a team from Appalachian State University Upward Bound. They will compete in the southeast regional competition in Atlanta, Georgia on March 30th.

A special thanks goes out to all of the members of the TRiO team for their work in planning and executing this successful event, and to our colleagues who generously gave us their time on a Saturday to present a workshop during the conference. Thanks to Amber Lennon-Harmon, Jennifer Sipe, Dane Peterson, James Thomas, and Jessica Rogers for organizing workshops and the student panel; to Amanda Alston for planning meals, coordinating volunteers, and leading the community service project; to Rachel Piontak and Heather Hobbs for leading the Scholars' Bowl tournament; to Karen Sides and Kim Brzozowski for preparing materials for the conference and managing the registration tables; to Rebeccah Lystash for recruiting volunteers and creating a program evaluation; to Dane Peterson for coordinating technology; to Walter Brown for encouraging student participation; and to Nick Testa, Sara Newcomb, Samantha Carroll, Nora Burmeister, Samantha O'Connor, Mary Parker, James Thomas, and Amanda Alston for preparing presentations for our students. The teamwork and generosity shown through the planning and execution of this event is a perfect example of what makes the CCCC community so great! Thanks again to all!

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SportsFit and CCCC Health and Fitness Science

Brian and Katina Smith, local owners of SportsFit, recently provided a training session to first-year HFS students who are earning their Group Fitness credentials through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Students were provided instruction specifically on VertiMax boards that the Smith's employ in their team and individual training. SportsFit is located at 2493 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford.

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Community Baby Shower Event

The CCCC Associate Degree Nursing Progam, in partnership with Lee County Health Department, is hosting a Community Baby Shower on April 23. Donations are needed to make this event an even bigger success. Learn more about how and where to donate.

This free event promotes the health and well-being of expectant mothers, new mothers, and their families through resources and education on a variety of infant and maternal topics. Learn more about the Community Baby Shower.

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HFS Students Working on ACE Personal Training License

HFS students working on earning their ACE Personal Training License using student volunteers.

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2019 Employee & Guest Golf Tournament

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National TRiO Day

In recognition of National TRiO Day, a day in which students and alumni of the nationwide TRiO Programs devote to giving back to their communities, Upward Bound students participated in a community service project.

Program Coordinator, Amanda Alston, shared her experience serving with the Corporation for National Community Service and the AmeriCorps VISTA program. She discussed the importance of volunteerism and civic engagement. Upward Bound scholars formed small groups, identified social issues within the community, and thought through ways in which they could implement initiatives to create change. Upward Bound scholars also created over 40 no-sew fleece blankets (pictured) that will be donated to the local community partners.

We would like to give a very special thank you to the Walmart in Sanford. Their generous donations provided funding for the purchase of the supplies used to create the blankets.

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Charlotte Hornets TRiO Day

TRiO Student Support Services took a group of students to the Charlotte Hornets TRiO Day event in February. The group's day began with a panel discussion featuring various professionals from the Hornets organization. Students were able to learn about a myriad of careers including non-profit leadership, lighting, tech services, marketing, and outside sales.

After the panel discussion, the group was treated to an exciting Hornets basketball game. The hometown team came out ahead of the Chicago Bulls! Our students gained some valuable insight into interesting career options and had a blast!

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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Know Your Numbers in 30-seconds

The Health and Fitness Science program is pleased to announced that on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - 8:50 a.m., there will be one student assigned in the Cardio lab who will conduct anthropometric measurements in less than 30-seconds. The program has a new device to measure weight, overall body fat, body age, BMI, skeletal muscle, and resting metabolism. You will have to place your bare feet on the device. The HFS program will be running this service for anyone that wishes to come down between those hours and will provide your results as well as comparison tables to detect where your levels are in comparison to health norms. We hope our faculty and staff will take advantage of this new opportunity in the health and fitness science program.

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Student Presentations for Engineering/Information Technology

Constance Boahn, Department Chair, Engineering and Information Technologies

You are invited to two separate student project presentation sessions this year.

• Engineering Technology programs (Electronics, Computer, and Computer-Aided Drafting), from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May 3, in the Wilkinson Building, Room 220. Students will also be available beforehand for questions and small demonstrations.
• Information Technology program, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., on Monday, May 6, in the Wilkinson Building, Room 201. The time will be used for each group to present formally.

I hope that many of you will attend and witness the marvelous job that our students have done in their capstone projects this semester!

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How are NC community colleges funded?

How does North Carolina fund its community college? The state legislature uses formulas to decide which colleges get the most taxpayer dollars.

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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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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Feb. 28

• Lydia Russell, Continuing Education Registration Specialist
• Joanna Lewis, Barbering Instructor
• Christi Copes, Institutional Research Analyst

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2019 Pay Dates

MONTH	DUE DATE	PAY DATE
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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If You Are Not Feeling Well...

Do you have a fever or chills AND a cough or sore throat? If "yes," you may have the flu. Symptoms of flu include fever or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Please do NOT come to work if you are sick with a fever AND cough or sore throat.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that sick employees stay home if they are sick with flu-like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medicines (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).

If you are at higher risk for complications from the flu and you are sick, contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Children younger than five years of age, pregnant women, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes, neuromuscular disorders, or heart disease), and people 65 years of age and older are more likely to get complications from the flu. Your health care provider may prescribe antiviral drugs, and they are most effective when started within two days of getting sick.

In addition, emergency warning signs that the sick person needs urgent medical attention include

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

For more information about caring for someone sick with flu, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

For more information visit http://www.flu.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).

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Health and Wellness Newsletter

Live Well, Work Well, March 2019. Health and wellness tips for your work and life.

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Congratulations

We are happy to announce that Meagan Little and her husband, Wes, have welcomed a precious baby girl to their family. Carter Beth Little was born March 12, 7 lbs. 2 oz., 18.5". All are doing well.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

3/30	Fernanda Perry
3/30	Lorraine Whitaker
3/31	Walter Brown
4/1	Robert Barnes
4/2	Greg Hamm
4/2	Lisa Knight
4/4	Dawn Gregory
4/4	Allen Howington
4/4	Jennifer Mazur
4/5	Juan Gonzalez-Venegas
4/5	Latasha McIver
4/5	Sara Newcomb
4/5	Thomas Price Jr.
4/6	Shatea McNeill
4/8	Jamie Ferguson
4/8	Denise Johnson
4/11	Myles Tart
4/12	De-Ven Atkinson
4/12	Kelly Baird
4/13	Kimberly Langston
4/14	Stanley Taylor
4/17	Rodney Boykin
4/17	Charity Turner
4/18	Ashley Dial
4/18	Holly Eldred
4/20	Kasey Patterson
4/21	Kassandra Lyles
4/25	Wendy Cotten
4/25	Tyra Johnson
4/25	Jack Oglesbee
4/26	MontE Christman
4/26	Jessica Ingram
4/28	Teresa Brown
4/28	Charmaine Keffer
4/30	Pam Byrd

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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 are saddened to announce that Ramona Petty’s mother, Bernice P. Jordan of Siler City, passed on Feb. 26. Please keep the family in your thoughts.

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of Angela Glover's mother-in-law, Mrs. Patsy Banks, age 80, of Pittsboro on Feb. 23. Please keep the family in your thoughts.

We are sad to share the news that Daniel Berndt's father, Eric Berndt, passed away on Feb. 21. Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel and his family thru this hard time.

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Dates to Remember

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.

Wednesday, May 8: Awards Night at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 13: 2019 Spring Graduation Ceremony at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

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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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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 April 24 for the April issue. Thank you!

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

• 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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