Cougar Bytes for Thursday, July 25, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Volume XII, Number 7
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IN THIS ISSUE
- CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- Welcome Back Week 2019
- Harnett County DSS and Partnership for Children
- YouthBuild Openings
- Welcome New Board Members
- WWGP Radio
- I.D.E.A.L. - Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Advocates Learning
- STEP-UP Student Scholars
- Student Success Questionnaire
- View of Lee Main Campus
- Placement Testing Updates and Reminders
- QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway
- Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research
- News From The Library
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
- CONTRIBUTE
CCCC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
Employee of the Month: Danny Furr
In the first weekend of June, Danny Furr came to the college off hours on both weekend days to address maintenance issues. On Saturday at the Innovation Center, a weekend class was scheduled. Danny came in to address air conditioning issues to ensure student comfort for the class. Then, the following early Sunday morning, Danny came to the Civic Center to investigate a power outage issue. Upon that investigation he initiated contact with Progress/Duke Energy of a power supply problem and stayed on site until Progress/Duke energy rectified the situation. He then continued on site until all systems rebooted to make sure no equipment damage or power surge damage had taken place.
Danny was gracious and patient with his time. For the Saturday, a small class of six, and Sunday, for an event for over 1,000, he showed no matter how big or small a class or event. He helped to ensure while on our campus and in our buildings there was comfort and functionality.
We often take basic utilities and their need for granted, water, power, heat, air conditioning, but these are essential functions to make and keep our college campus running and one step above the rest.
Danny went above and beyond to ensure CCCC maintains its buildings properly and ensure that our students, faculty, staff, and guests are comfortable.
Danny Furr
Maintenance DirectorHow long have you worked for CCCC?
22 years.
What brought you to CCCC?
I was a student in Industrial Maintenance program.
Describe what you do for CCCC.
Oversee maintenance/facilities across the three-county college service area.
Where were you born?
West End, N.C.
Where did you grow up?
West End, N.C.
Educational credentials?
• Associate's in General Education from Central Texas
• Associate's in HVAC from Fayetteville Tech
• Maintenance Diploma from CCCC
Where do you live now?
Vass, N.C.
Tell us about your family!
My wife and I have been married for 42 years. We have two children, Crystal and William, and one granddaughter Brianna, 12 years old.
What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
Fishing and squirrel hunting.
Which actor would portray you in a movie about your life?
Clint Eastwood
What is your favorite meal?
Eggplant parmesan.
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Welcome Back Week 2019!
Welcome Back Week 2019 will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Aug. 16, for all faculty and staff. A coffee bar, "Perk Up with the Foundation," will be hosted by CCCC's Foundation office each morning at Harnett (Aug. 14), Chatham (Aug. 15) then Lee campus (Aug. 16). Please see the attached schedule for details on events and on the coffee bar. Contact the Center for Academic Excellence with questions, (919) 718-7462.
Harnett County DSS and Partnership for Children
Pictured are some of the CCCC Dunn Center senior citizens who visit the center and/or who helped make pillows, scarves, hats, blankets, and duffle bags for a project to provide items for children who are entering foster care.
The seniors' grandchildren donated stuffed animals and the senior line dancing group donated toiletries to place in the duffle bags. Crystal Smith, from CCCC, donated a roll of denim fabric for the duffle bag project.
Harnett County DSS and Partnership for Children provide kids who are entering foster care many necessities that these kids are missing when they arrive at DSS. "Most children who are entering foster care leave their homes with nothing, so this project was very successful and we hope to continue and ongoing partnership to provide for this need in our community," said CCCC Senior Activities Director Gwendolyn Collins.
Present to accept the items were Director of Harnett County Partnership for Children, Tara Fish, and from the Harnett County Department of Social Services, Thakida McDougald and Kimberly Kowanick.
Others present were Dorothy Hammonds, Voneta Page, Joyce Parker, Martha Maynard, Amelia Patterson, Maxine Dennis, Mollie Bulla, Mary Campbell, and Senior Activities Director Gwendolyn Collins.
YouthBuild Openings
Central Carolina YouthBuild still has openings for its inaugural cohort!
If you know of an individual between the ages of 16-24 who has dropped out of high school, or is basic skills deficient, YouthBuild could be a perfect fit. YouthBuild participants will earn their GED or Adult High School Diploma while being concurrently enrolled in classes leading to an industry recognized credential in construction, ACHR (HVAC), or nursing.
The program is designed to help eliminate barriers that have previously made completing or continuing their education difficult. Supports include intensive advising, transportation, child care, monthly stipends, leadership opportunities, and more.
If you would like to learn more, please contact James Thomas at (919) 777-7705 or Lindsay Tipton at (919) 777-7704 today!
Welcome New Board Members
Greg Vassie
The CCCC Foundation would like to welcome new board members Greg Vassie (Chatham County) and Carson Wilson (Lee County)! Our Foundation Board works diligently in support of the college and the communities it serves!
Carson Wilson
WWGP Radio
Thanks to WWGP Radio and Margaret Murchison (right) for hosting CCCC Director of Admissions Adam Wade (left) on June 26 to talk about the Central Carolina Promise program and CCCC Admissions.
I.D.E.A.L. - Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Advocates Learning
The CCCC Student Equity Committee and Diversity Committee have partnered to create a team dedicated to diversity & equity education and advocacy. This group is actively working to:
- identify aspects of the current college culture and climate that may present barriers to inclusion for students, staff, and faculty,
- provide educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of marginalized populations in our community, and
- to strengthen and promote college practices that nurture inclusivity and equity.
Our dedicated group is currently creating an action plan on how to best offer training opportunities for staff, faculty, and students for Fall 2019. If this is something you might be interested in, please contact either Jairo McMican at jmcmi643@cccc.edu or Nora Burmeister at nburm777@cccc.edu. With your assistance, we will make CCCC the IDEAL place to be.
Student Success Questionnaire
A committee of faculty and staff from across the college have been working over the the past several months to create a "Student Success Questionnaire" for all incoming new students. This sub-committee of the NC GPS team is striving to identify obstacles impacting our students and assist in resolving them early on in their educational journey. Beginning in July 2019, new CCCC students will be asked to complete a "Student Success Questionnaire" as a part of the admissions and on-boarding process.
The questionnaire will gauge needs of students in areas such as: food insecurity, transportation, physical and mental health needs, financial needs, child care, housing, domestic violence, sexual assault, technology, and more. The questionnaire is linked from the students CCCC Portal landing page. Once a student completes the survey, a Success Coach or other staff or faculty trained to respond will reach out to students to connect them to needed resources and services.
Many colleges around the country are beginning to implement intake surveys or success questionnaires such as this. We believe that by proactively connecting students to services and resources as soon as we are aware of the need, we will see long-term student success and retention increase.
If you have any questions about this new questionnaire, don't hesitate to reach out to Adam Wade at awade@cccc.edu.
STEP-UP Student Scholars
On June 27-30, 2019, CCCC's TRiO Student Support Services, Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences, and STEP-UP Student Scholars programs collaborated to bring a group of students to the 25th Annual SAEOPP SSS McNair Scholars Research Conference at the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta, Ga. The conference provides opportunities for young scholars to share their research, provides exposure to the key issues in research and higher education, facilitates the interaction between graduate school representatives, graduate faculty, and scholars, and provides forums for discussion of intellectual issues.
During the conference, our scholars had the opportunity to learn about the graduate school admissions process, resources for graduate school funding, attend oral and poster research presentations, and meet with university representatives from across the nation at a graduate school fair. Throughout the conference, they were able to network and learn from other undergraduate scholars from across the United States.
In addition to the conference events, students were able to take in some of the culturally significant offerings of vibrant downtown Atlanta. These included a visit to Centennial Olympic Park, touring the Georgia Aquarium, and dinner at the famous Mary Mac's Tearoom.
Nancy Almanza-Quiroz, A.S. Class of 2019, summarized her experience by saying:
"I learned how to present research and that there's a lot out there to do with research. I also found out that there is financial aid for students who want to continue their education by going to grad school. Something that I will never forget from attending this conference was that as a student who goes to grad school, I can make a change in society and along with that I can make a positive difference. I will apply the things that I learned into my daily routine to make change and attend college to become someone successful. I also would like to help minorities attend college by telling them that there is aid to help them go to college and promote McNair Scholars program."
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.
The STEP-UP program at CCCC is a National Science Foundation funded scholarship program (Grant Number: 1564690) for students who have demonstrated financial need and are interested in completing associate degrees (A.S., A.E, or A.A.S) in a field of science, math, or engineering. For more information about this program, please contact Dr. Rodney Powell at rpowe757@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7462.
To learn more about the TRiO Veterans Upward Bound Program visit www.cccc.edu/trio/veterans/.
View of Lee Main Campus
A view of the Lee Main Campus. Feel free to send in your campus pics to marketing@cccc.edu at any time!
Placement Testing Updates and Reminders
With the implementation of the new RISE placement model, we wanted to make sure that faculty and staff are reminded of our placement testing policies.
The new policy for placement testing states that only the following students will be eligible to test:
- Those who have been out of high school over 10 years.
- International high school graduates.
- Students that have earned a GED without acceptable scores.
In addition to this, students who have placement scores on file with CCCC and are dated within 10 years will not be eligible to test. For example, Johnny has NCDAP scores on file from 2016. He cannot test using RISE to get better scores. He must be placed in English and Math based on his 2016 scores that are on file.
Finally, students who are eligible to take RISE are only allowed to take the assessment a total of two times.
Testing can be scheduled by calling:
- Chatham - (919) 545-8029
- Harnett - (910) 814-8863
- Lee - (919) 718-7300
If you or your students have any questions, please contact Mary Brown, Student Support and Assessment Specialist, at (919) 718-7471.
QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway
M.A.P. Admissions Team – Summer Update!
The Admissions Team is busy enrolling new students for Fall 2019! As a part of M.A.P. Action 2, Admissions Counselors assist students in determining their career decision readiness via the Embark: Career Interest Inventory. They refer students to a Faculty Advisor, Developmental Faculty Member, or Career Counselor based on their Career Decision Inventory (CDI) results.
The purpose of My Academic Pathway (MAP) is to provide a personalized approach that enables new students to make efficient, effective, and timely choices in order to complete their educational and career goals. Admissions, Advising, and ACA courses are the three essential M.A.P. elements that support each student’s pathway to academic and career success.
Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Outcomes & Assessment Due Dates:
- July 31: Student Learning & Workforce Development Division, All Other Service Areas
Institutional Effectiveness & Research is your home for accreditation, strategic planning, outcomes & assessment, and institutional research!
News From The Library
Book Sale!
The Lee and Harnett Campus Libraries are still having a book sale. Books are only 5¢ each or all you can carry for 25¢. The book sale will be ongoing until all books are sold.
Harnett Library Garden
The Harnett Library garden has been doing very well this summer. We have had zucchini, kale, green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs.
Stop by to enjoy some of the harvest!
Chatham Community Library News
Visit the Chatham Community Library Calendar of Events for more details and information.
Microsoft Word 2013 Basics Workshop, Part 2 will be held on July 31 at 3 p.m. The workshops are free and open to the public. However, class size is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit the Chatham Community Library Calendar of Events for:
• Part 2: July 31 at 3 p.m.
Hiroshima – The Accidental Witness will be presented in the Holmes Meeting Room on Aug. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. by military historian and Chatham resident Kenneth Samuelson. The program is free and open to the public. Mr. Samuelson will share the story of Mr. John McGlohon whose aircraft crew witnessed the explosion of the atom bomb. Mr. McGlohon photographed this extraordinary event and describes how, by accident, his aircraft was in the air just above the targeted site.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES
ECU MLS Degree Online Information
East Carolina University is offering a virtual information forum for anyone who is interested in earning a MLS (Master's in Library Science) degree. Please see the information from Dr. John Harer for more details.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Thank You
Dear Friends and Family,
It is with a grateful heart that I say thank you for all the love and compassion shown to my family and me during my husband’s illness.
Your visits to my home, the nursing facilities, food, cards, calls, attendance at my husband’s funeral and the beautiful plant that I see every day, are all shining examples of the love and compassion from my family and friends at CCCC.
I will always cherish these memories of your kindness in helping my family and me during a difficult time.
May God bless each one of you.
Love,
Starlene Jackson
Welcome New Employees!
- Jennifer Babb, Administrative Specialist - Student Learning/AAC
- Trevor Dobbins, College Advisor, TRiO VUB
- Rachel Higgins, Records Assessment Specialist
- Deborah Kauba, Assistant Director of Processing
- Sharon Konowitz, Nursing Instructor
Shout Outs
Welcome Erin Blakeley, New Professional Development Coordinator
The Center for Academic Excellence would like to welcome Erin Blakeley as the new Coordinator of Professional Development. Erin comes to us from Wake Tech and she is very happy to be working and serving in the community in which she lives. She and her husband Scott have two wonderful daughters. Please feel free to stop by any time and discuss what types of training you and your area would like to see us add for the coming year, or you can call her at extension 7276 or email at eblakeley@cccc.edu.
Welcome Sharon Konowitz
Nursing would like to welcome Sharon Konowitz to the CCCC nursing family. Sharon will be located on the Lee Main Campus and teaching in the ADN program. She holds several higher education degrees, including a Doctorate in Education. We are very excited to have her on our team!
Summer Hours
The college is on a 4-day/10-hour work day schedule until July 26. The normal work week schedule resume on Monday, July 29.
2019 Pay Dates
| MONTH | DUE DATE | PAY DATE |
| June | ||
| July | 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 |
Health and Wellness Newsletter
Read the July issue of Live Well, Work Well. Health and wellness tips for your work and life.
Birthdays
| 7/27 | Nancy Wiser |
| 7/29 | Cathy Swindell |
| 7/30 | David Butler |
| 7/30 | Theresa Cebulski-Field |
| 7/31 | Richard Biggs |
| 7/31 | Elizabeth Hodges |
| 7/31 | Elizabeth King |
| 8/1 | Laronda Reid |
| 8/2 | Marcie Dishman |
| 8/3 | Karen Owen-Bogan |
| 8/4 | Ian Dunham |
| 8/4 | Jon Matthews |
| 8/7 | Michael Fann |
| 8/8 | Betsy Browning |
| 8/9 | Wendy Harrington |
| 8/9 | Jessica Holt |
| 8/9 | Erika Parker |
| 8/9 | Janet Zurbach |
| 8/10 | Donna Cummings |
| 8/10 | Tanasha Murchison |
| 8/10 | Jessica Rogers |
| 8/14 | Lara Abels |
| 8/14 | David Heesacker |
| 8/14 | Sandra Hurley |
| 8/15 | Daniel Berndt |
| 8/15 | Malinda Marsh |
| 8/16 | Alexandra Dowdy |
| 8/16 | Talia Friday |
| 8/16 | Emily Hare |
| 8/17 | Sandra Bass |
| 8/18 | Audra Kallimanis |
| 8/20 | Crystel Harris |
| 8/20 | Neil McGowan |
| 8/22 | Phillip Ashe |
| 8/22 | Donna Rhodes |
| 8/22 | Precious Ward |
| 8/23 | Shavonda Guyton |
| 8/25 | Debra Champion |
| 8/25 | Kevin Pearson |
| 8/28 | Becky Finken |
| 8/29 | Robin Walker |
| 8/30 | Willie Palme |
| 8/31 | Robert Hammond |
Nominate an Employee of the Month
Soliciting nominations for our next Employee of the Month!
If you have noticed someone who has gone out of their way to help a student, coworker, or just deserves a pat on the back, take a moment to submit their nomination!
View the Guidelines to read more about the Employee of the Month Program.
Use this form to nominate a deserving colleague!
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 From The CCCC Family
Your Employee Assistance Program is here to assist during any difficult time.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Monday, Aug. 19: Fall 2019 classes begin.
Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday (no classes).
FACULTY AND STAFF ONLINE
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
- CC Culinary Iinstitute
- CCCC Distance Education
- Triangle South Enterprise Center
- Early Childhood Education Facebook
- TRIO Student Support Services Facebook
- NCWorks Career Center - Chatham Facebook
- CCCC Student Outreach
- The CCW Career & College Promise Facebook
- Triangle South WDB Facebook
- Howard-James Innovation Center Facebook
- Library Facebook
- I am CCCC Facebook
- Cougar Pets Facebook
- CCCC Foundation Facebook
Digital NC
Central Carolina Community College
YouTube
Blogs
- Triangle South WDB Blog
- ESL at Central Carolina Community College Blog, Julia Herbon, Lead ESL Instructor
COUGAR PETS
Cougar Pets News
Meet Mr. Puggles
I am a playful 2-year-old male searching for my special human! I love running around and playing. Mr. Puggles is available for adoption!
All adoptable dogs and cats 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 dogs and available cats.
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 Aug. 21 for the August issue. Thank you!
Mark your calendars for 2019 contributions! Cougar Bytes will be published on the following dates:
- 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!
The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will be published on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.