Staff Professional Development Day!

On Wednesday, March 11, the Center for Academic Excellence is hosting a Staff Professional Development Day on the Lee Main Campus. Search “You're Invited: 2020 Staff PD Day” in your emails for details.

The College will be closed to the public that day to allow all staff to attend, as directed by supervisors. If you are not attending, please plan to perform your normal job responsibilities that day. Either way, please coordinate with your direct supervisor regarding your activities for that day.

Thanks so much,

Lisa M. Chapman, Ed.D.
President

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Mari-inetta Pavlic, Ambassador of the Year

Photo by The Daily Record of Dunn

Congratulations to CCCC's Mari-inetta Pavlic, who received the Ambassador of the Year award at the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Membership and Awards Banquet.

Here's what Emily Weaver of The Daily Record of Dunn wrote about Pavlic:

Ambassador of the Year

Mari-inetta Pavlic was named the 2019 Ambassador of the Year for her work with the Triangle South Enterprise Center, Central Carolina Community College's Harnett County Small Business Center and through the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce.

At the centers, "she works with businesses and individuals to provide training in the area of business plan development and programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing successful and thriving businesses," President-Elect Rodney Stewart said. "Our 2019 Ambassador of the Year is a native of Harnett County and has a history and a heart for advocating for others and helping to grow local area businesses. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the chamber as well."

Pavlic said she was honored.

"I appreciate the tribute of Ambassador of the Year and all of the family here for me and the other winners as well," she said. "Thank you very much."

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CCCC's Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event

Seats for CCCC's Annual Holocaust Remembrance event are available! Please let Bianca Stumpf know at bstumpf@cccc.edu if you're interested in claiming any seats personally or for your department colleagues or students.

On Friday, Feb. 28, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Sanford's Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center, CCCC's ACES and the CCCC Foundation partner with the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education of NC, Inc. to bring two insightful speakers, Judy Stevens and Rabbi Mike Stevens View the speaker bios at www.holocaustspeakersbureau.org/speaker-biographies.html).

The lobby will have a photographic exhibit installed titled "Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?" courtesy of Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

Hope you can join us to BEAR WITNESS.

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TRiO News

TRiO Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM - Health Sciences is pleased to announce the promotion of C. Dane Peterson to Associate Director, effective Oct. 2019. Dane brings an abundant amount of knowledge, passion, and leadership to our programs and we are excited to have such a dedicated person in this position to represent TRiO SSS and SSS STEM - Health Sciences.

It is with great pleasure that we aslo announce the addition of two new Academic Coaches to our team.

Holly Freeman joins our tream after nearly 15 years of service at Caldwell Community College. She has held positions in Admissions, the Writing Center, and was also a tutor for Caldwell's TRiO SSS program. A TRiO alumni herself, Mrs. Freeman, excited to help students accomplish their goals and watch them walk across the stage at graduation.

Jennifer Dillon joins us after many years of service in the Writing and Reading Center on CCCC's Chatham Main Campus. She is passionate about the N.C. Community College System and recently completed a Master's in Adult and Community College Learning at N.C. State University. Mrs. Dillon is excited and thankful for this new opportunity to represent our TRiO SSS programs and help our students achieve their goals.

Please join us in welcoming our new staff member to the CCCC family and celebrating our other team members on their transitions. For more information please visit our website at www.cccc.edu/trio.

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Parallel Courses

by Pamela Fincher, Harnett County Director of Continuing Education, Career & Technical Education

Reminder
Curriculum courses may be offered in parallel with Continuing Education. This is an excellent recruitment tool to reach a comprehensive group of students and introduce other college-level programs. The Parallel Course Authorization Form is available on the Intranet. Questions may be directed to your area CE Director.

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Accessibility in the Classroom

This year, the Distance Education department began offering "Accessibility in the Classroom" online via Blackboard. This training educates faculty on different aspects of accessibility and is a part of the College's DE Refresh certification. To sign up or learn more, please email Amanda Carter acart117@cccc.edu. Seated training options are available for this training by request.

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Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research

Jairo McMican, CCCC Dean of Student Learning, will attend the American Association of Community Colleges’ Annual Convention. McMican is a Doctoral student in the N.C. State University College of Education’s Community College Leadership doctoral program and will represent the college’s Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at the convention. McMican will serve as a lead fellow at the conference, facilitating discussions with other Belk Center Fellows through formal and informal meetings for the duration of the event. Learn more at N.C. State University College of Education News.

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Ambassador Office Hours

Starting this month, the CCCC Ambassadors are holding office hours on all campuses. Stop by and learn more about the campus and different departments or email Samantha Carroll at scarroll@cccc.edu if you have any questions.

Lee Main Campus
Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hockaday Hall, Room 129

Chatham Main Campus
Monday & Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Building 41, Room 226

Harnett Main Campus
Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Noon, Miriello Building, Student Services

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Ruby McSwain Cougar Market and Career Closet

We hope that your semester is off to a great start! Here's just a reminder of the hours and location for the Ruby McSwain Cougar Market and Career Closet.

Monday through Friday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wilkinson Bdg. Room #207, Lee Main Campus

If different hours are necessary, please email Dr. Emily Hare at ehare379@cccc.edu to set up an appointment to stop by.

Please take advantage of these opportunities so we can ensure that you can achieve your educational goals. That's our number one goal as a college!

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Guest Lecture, Health and Fitness Science

Martial Arts Master Jeremy Jackson (pictured in red shirt) facilitated a guest lecture in the CCCC Health and Fitness Science curriculum's Group Exercise credentialing class. Jackson, owner and operator of Black Belt Leadership Academy, provided both insight on teaching martial arts in a group setting, but also pedagogy as it relates to all educational settings.

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Distance Learning Workshop

Registration is open for the N.C. Community College Association of Distance Learning 2020 Central Region Workshop!

On March 12, Davidson County Community College will host. the Central Region Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit the NC3ADL website for the workshop agenda and details of the event.

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CCCC Chatham Health Sciences Center

This photo showcases the first Medical Assisting class at the new CCCC Chatham Health Sciences Center! The Center is located in the Briar Chapel area of Chatham County at 75 Ballentrae Court, Pittsboro.

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Give Kids A Smile

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Health and Fitness Science Events

by Carl Bryan, Department Chair, Health and Fitness Science

The following events are being offered as part of an Exercise Programming class for Health and Fitness Science on the Lee Campus of CCCC. More specific sign up information will be provided as the events approach, but please mark your calendars for these events as each event will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. on the selected dates.

Feb. 27 - Dodgeball - Faculty, Staff, and Students
March 19 - Treadmill, Rowing, Biking or Ellyptical 5k - Faculty and Staff
April 1 - Recess for Faculty, Staff, and Students
April 16 - Flag Football - Students
April 30 - Poker Walk - Faculty, Staff, and Students

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Winter Desktop Wallpaper

Is Winter too long? Perhaps changing your desktop wallpaper is the inspiration you need. Download one of these beautiful photos by Kelly Baird.

Click on an image below, when the image appears in your window, right click on the image and "Save Image As" to your computer (somewhere you can find later).

• For PC users, find that image wherever you saved it, right click on it and select "set as desktop background."
• For Mac users, right mouse click on the image and select "Set Desktop Picture."

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Free College Tuition Open Houses

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Why I Give

CCCC Foundation

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

CCCC Academic Advisor Resources

Calling all advisors! Check out these great advising resources. Login to the CCCC Advisors Resources Google Drive using your CCCC email to learn more about:

• Academic Advising
• Financial Advising
• Career Resources
• Technology Resources

Professional Development: Advising Short Sessions

Many thanks to Dave Malenick, Dr. Emily Hare, Seth Buchanan, and Dr. Sara Newcomb for leading our Advising Short Sessions! Many thanks to Maryann Aucompaugh, MAP Advising Team Chair, for coordinating the series! Advising Short Sessions include a 15-minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A with attendees via Collaborate. Upcoming sessions will be available via the Professional Development Calendar.

Upcoming Sessions:

• March 19 at 12 -12:30 p.m.: AVISO for Advising with Seth Buchanan
• April 16 at 12 - 12:30 p.m.: Advising for CCP/Dual Enrollment with Sara Newcomb

Recorded Sessions:

• Breaking the Ice with Dave Malenick (January 2020)
• Advising Athletes with Dr. Emily Hare (February 2020)

Learn more about My Academic Pathway (MAP) by visiting our website!

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

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 the 2019 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 Guthrie, Director of Library Services

Farewell, Nora

Nora Burmeister, Online Learning and Electronic Services Librarian at the Lee Main Campus Library, has accepted a new position as the Content Strategy Librarian at UNC - Chapel Hill. Her last day at CCCC will be March 6, and she will begin her new position at UNC on March 16. Over her last three years at CCCC, Nora led our online instruction program and managed all of the technical aspects of our electronic resources and services. She completed the NCLA Leadership Academy in 2018-2019, and she has been a strong advocate for accessibility, privacy, and inclusivity. She and her expertise will be missed. Congratulations, Nora! We wish you much success in your new position!

Old Yearbooks Available

The Lee Library has extra copies of older college yearbooks from 1968 to 1986 available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like a copy, please stop by the information desk or give us a call at (919) 718-7244.

Library Instruction

Librarians are still scheduling library instruction sessions for your spring semester classes. We tailor our instruction and course modules to meet your needs! Faculty may request an instruction session using our online form, or by contacting your campus librarian listed below. For help with embedding library content and resources into your online courses, please contact Nora Burmeister (before March 6). For assistance with finding and using Open Educational Resources (OER), please contact Samantha O'Connor.

• Chatham - Dana Haven (919) 545-8088
• Harnett - Grace Wolf (910) 814-8814
• Lee - Samantha O'Connor (919) 718-7340

Accepting Book Order Requests

The library is accepting book order requests from faculty and staff from now through Feb. 28. To submit a request, please complete the online Library Order Request Form and refer to our Library Collection Development Policies for guidelines on the kinds of materials we can order. You may contact Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services, at (919) 718-7245 or tguthrie@cccc.edu with any questions.

Upcoming Library Events

Mardi Gras Masks and Movie (Lee & Harnett) – Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Decorate your own Mardi Gras mask while enjoying the documentary “New Orleans” produced by UNC TV.

Nutritional Groceries on a Budget (Harnett) – Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Learn how to identify healthy food, plan a grocery budget, and find simple recipes.

Upcoming Chatham Community Library Events

All events are free and open to the public. Visit the Chatham Community Library Calendar of Events for more information.

Feb. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m. – North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers performance in the Holmes Meeting Room. This organization preserves, protects, and passes on the historical truths, folklore, legends, myths, and fables important to African American traditions.

March 3 from 6 - 7 p.m. – Civic Engagement Lecture Series: Where Does Your Garbage Go? Join Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling to discover how trash is managed in the county.

March 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. – Writing Out Loud Workshop with Gaines Steer in the Holmes Meeting Room. This introductory seminar is a light and breezy exposition about creative writing as storyteller and the art of finding your writer’s voice.

March 12 from 6 -7 p.m. – Civic Engagement Lecture Series: Why Is Recycling So Confusing? Join Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling to learn about how recycling markets work, what happens after recyclables go in the bin, what can and cannot be recycled, and why.

March 19 from 6 - 7 p.m. – Civic Engagement Lecture Series: Composting – Turning Trash into Treasure. Join Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling to learn how easy it is to do at-home composting.

March 21 from 1 - 3 p.m. – Culture and Personal Experience Inform a Writer’s Work with Jaki Shelton Green. In celebration of Women’s History Month, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green will examine oral traditions in her own family. Reading from her poetry, she discusses stories, icons, and idioms as a way of preserving the history and culture of her community. Funding for this event is made possible through the North Carolina Humanities Council.

March 26 from 6 -7 p.m. – Civic Engagement Lecture Series: Reducing Your Waste. Join Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling to learn about some easy/creative steps you can take to reduce your waste.

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Red Clay Review

Music, the universal language, is the theme of the Read Clay Review 2019. This issue "...celebrates the musicality of language and our experiences of music."

Download the 2019 issue of the Red Clay Review.

"The Musician in My Family" by Mary Barnard.

When the Green Bay Press-Gazette hired a music reporter in the 1930's, Francis X. Barnard, my father, began his 40 year career in journalism. A famous musician came to town on a train with a boxcar reserved just for his piano. My father got to interview him for the newspaper.

When asked if his love for music originated in childhood, my father replied, "Well, yes, my brother and I learned to play the piano from my Aunt Ethel. Now John, he was the virtuoso."

When we, Francis' children, studied music at St. Clement's Parish School, we mainly crowded around a piano and sang while Sister Lorenzo played.

When I read novels about families whose lives centered around music, I imagined myself singing and dancing and playing something with these made-up parents and siblings.

When I raked the lawn this spring, I reflected on my parents. My mother, so loved, all five of us craved her attention more than candy or gum.

When the bustling house quieted while we did our homework, we could hear the 78 rpm strains of Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert coming from above us, our father's upstairs room.

When enraptured by the music, he pounded his fists on the arms of his plumcolored chair. And he could whistle two parts of a song at the same time.

If, as music sometimes does, a family has a ligature - a curved line connecting notes to be sung or played as a phrase - I know at last, at long last, that my father played that part in the music of the Barnard septet.

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4C Visions

4C Visions, Season 4
Episode 4: Mari-Inetta Pavlic and Rosalind Cross.

4C Visions is a television show produced by 4CNC - Central Carolina Community College's Student Channel. The show, which is hosted by CCCC Director of Communications R.V. Hight, highlights various aspects of the college. The show is broadcast in the college's three-county (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee) service area on Charter Cable 193, as well as on TWC 97.5 in Chatham County. In addition, the show can be seen throughout Central N.C. on Century Link (PrismTV) Channel 98.

View more CCCC videos online on the CCCC YouTube Channel.

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New Cougar Cub!

Please join the Health Sciences and Human Services Division in welcoming Miles Beckett Parker to our family. Erika Parker, Health Information Technology Program Director, gave birth to Miles on Monday, Jan. 20, at 6:55 a.m. He weighed 5 lbs. 2 oz. and was 18.75 inches long. Momma and baby are doing great!

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Dec. 31.

• Anna Hoel - Financial Aid Technician
• Stephanie Morco - Lead Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor
• Amy Nipper - Biology Instructor
• Leroy Peres-Reyes - Cosmetology Instructor
• Kaitlyn Schlein - Cosmetology Instructor
• Lisa Smelser - Biotechnology Lead Instructor

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2020 Pay Dates

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

If you would prefer not to be listed or if your name does not appear as you'd like, please email marketing@cccc.edu.

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News From The CCCC Family

We want to inform everyone of the passing of a former employee, Doris Womble Dowdy of the Deep River Community in Lee County. Mrs. Dowdy passed on Feb. 10, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Doris worked many years as an elementary teacher in many schools in our area and worked almost 20 years in the Continuing Education Department at Central Carolina Community College.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to “Our Montana Strong” (great-granddaughter fighting leukemia), 2399 Deep River Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330. May we keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of one of our former instructors, Roger Edward Beal, age 79, of Sanford. Roger died on Jan. 29 at his home.

Roger served our country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Tool & Die Supervisor for Saco Lowell, Siemens and GKN before his retirement. He taught Tool & Die classes at Central Carolina Community College. Please keep Roger's family in your prayers.

We are so sad to inform everyone of the passing of Daniel Guyer, PC Technician, who just started with CCCC last October. The service was by Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake. Please keep his wife, Kelly, and family in your thoughts and prayers.

We regretfully announce the passing of Linda Bradford's father, William Edward Maguire, who passed away on Jan. 22. The funeral was held at Roswell Funeral Home in Roswell, Ga. Let's all keep Linda and her family in our thoughts.

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Biltmore Exhibition

Biltmore offers an immersive experience celebrating the Downton Abbey television series. View more about CCCC discounted admission.

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Dates to Remember

Wednesday, April 15: Student Awards Night 2020, Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center at 6:30 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 Marketing.

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Cougar Pets News

Meet Emilio

Emilio

My name is Emilio. I am a 2-year-old male who is very loving! You can typically find me relaxing by the window. One of my favorite things to do is to let everyone know that I love them by rubbing up against their legs! When I do that, I get LOTS of pets. I am a calm boy, but can be playful, too! I cannot wait to find my furever home! Emilio is available for adoption!

Meet Saffron

Saffron

My name is Saffron. I am a 6-month-old female who would love to be your new best friend! I am a very sweet girl that loves to be close to people. Snuggling and being held are my favorite! I enjoy playing with other dogs and sunbathing. I cannot wait to find my furever home! Saffron is currently 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.

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Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

Bake N' Serve by Cutco

Bake N' Serve set by Cutco for sale. This set retails for $181 and includes three pieces: "Slice n' serve" (pie slicer/server), "Turn n' serve" (cookie spatula), and a Professional Icing Spatula. All of these pieces are brand new, include the original packaging, and box. Each of these pieces are made in the USA. $75 for set. Contact Erynn Stainback.

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 18 for the March issue.

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

Mark your calendars for 2020! The remaining Cougar Bytes will be published on:

Mar. 20
Apr. 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
Aug. 21
Sept. 25
Oct. 23
Nov. 20
Dec. 18

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