Full-Time Employee of the Month: Kelly Klug

"Kelly has always been an exemplary employee. She is superbly good at her job. She is an excellent writer with a logical brain making her excel at proposal development and project management. However, during the pandemic she has been an absolute grant writing machine. If the project could possibly help faculty or students, she is in - even though our "plates" are heaping full to the point of overflowing. If it could help, she is in. Period."

"In the past few months, she has led the development of more than 20 grant applications for nearly $6 million in funding. These have been extremely quick turn-arounds - right one on top of the other. In normal times, we might have drawn some boundaries about how many we could tackle, but she believes in meeting the call to help those experiencing unprecedented need right now. Kelly's work product is always top notch. Over the last few months, she has led the proposal preparation of two separate federal consortium projects of over $5.5 million. These projects were a combined 50 pages of narrative plus nearly that many pages of supporting documentation. Our sister colleges, including Wake Tech, were impressed by the quality and caliber of the applications."

"Kelly has always worked within the community of Lee. As a college employee, she has become a wonderful advocate and representative of the college to local business and government leaders. This is not a function of her position; however, she has earned the trust of our administration over the years at serving this unofficial capacity."

Kelly Hazen Klug

Coordinator of Grants Development

How long have you worked for CCCC?
I started working part-time in the Grants Department in 2015 and later transitioned to full-time; however, I started teaching seminars for the Small Business Center in 2007.

What brought you to CCCC?
A few years before I started part-time, I worked on a short-term project in the CCCC Grants Department, with a goal of learning more about grant writing. When the part-time position opened up years later, I decided I wanted to continue on that path and ultimately fell in love with both grant writing and the College.

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I help research external funding opportunities for CCCC projects and programs, and write grants applications to pursue funding to support them.

Where were you born?
Ridgewood, NJ

Where did you grow up?
I lived in West Milford, NJ, until I was 15 and then moved to Moorestown, NJ, where I lived until leaving for college.

Where do you live now?
I've lived in Sanford since 2006.

Educational credentials?
I have a B.S. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.

Tell us about your family!
My parents retired to N.C. even before I moved here and currently live in Wake Forest. I've been married for over 20 years to my husband, Kevin, who is an engineer. We have one son, Ben, who is 11. Oh, and a crazy young cattle dog named Bruce!

What are some of your hobbies or other interests outside of CCCC?
I love to travel and enjoy sports (soccer, tennis, swimming, running) and outdoor activities (hiking, camping). I'm also an avid photographer, with a unique obsession of capturing frozen bubbles in the winter.

What superhero power would you most like to have?
To teleport to any location at any time. It would make travel so much easier and accessible!

Which actor would portray you in a movie about your life?
I haven't been told I resemble any famous actresses, but personality-wise, maybe an X-files-era Gillian Anderson, since I am always asking questions and probing for scientific and documentable truth!

What is your favorite meal?
I can be counted on to order fish tacos almost any time they appear on a menu.

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
The question says it all: CCCC is a FAMILY! I love seeing our faculty and staff working together, creatively, to support our students.

Part-Time Employee of the Month: Lisa Matthews

"Lisa always goes above and beyond for our department and for each of us individually. She always helps from getting packages for us, making sure our supplies are stocked, to even helping when we are remote working. She is a go-to person for our second-floor Dental program. When no one was in the office and I was having problems with my remote computer, I called her, and she would make sure the actual tower was on or would reset it to help me, so I could continue to work."

"She is always willing to go the extra mile in any circumstance we have. She never complains and has never said 'NO' to anything asked of her. She takes pride in how clean and sanitized our floor is and makes sure we are all taken care of. She is a true asset to CCCC and our department. If you just visit our second floor at Keller Health Sciences, you can see the high quality of cleanliness. There is never clutter/trash around. She is meticulous about her work and our areas being taken care of."

"Lisa helped with the first Dental programs holiday luncheon we put on - from moving furniture to helping load and unload things. She consistently assists in assembling products we may get by mail and then disposal of the extra packaging without asking. She takes pride in our faculty and staff. I have seen her help students as well with no hesitation."

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Aviso Aspire Award

Central Carolina Community College is recipient of the Aviso Aspire Award, the Aviso Retention organization has announced.

"The Aviso Aspire Award celebrates an Aviso Retention partner who has put forth emphasis on the importance of student success. We want to recognize an institution that has a significant impact, through innovation, commitments to internal training, dedication to continuous improvement with internal processes, and provides never-ending support to students," Aviso noted in its award announcement.

Aviso Retention is a student retention solution that helps colleges and universities solve some of the biggest challenges in higher education: keeping students engaged, optimizing the chances of student success, and increasing retention. Aviso does this in a holistic way, by combining proven coaching methodologies with supportive software tools and predictive analytics.

In 2012, Central Carolina Community College entered into partnership with Aviso Retention when CCCC was awarded a five-year, $1.65 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP Grant) from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant helped to bring Success Coaching to CCCC.

This partnership continued to grow when CCCC was awarded only one of two validation grants by the Department of Education's First in the World (FITW) program in 2015. The goal of the grant, the Carolina Works Validation study, was to increase student persistence across 10 North Carolina Community Colleges. The Carolina Works Validation study came to a successful conclusion in 2020.

"CCCC has been a trailblazer with the Aviso Retention platform from the implementation of the early alert/case management technology to participating in the First in the World study through a Department of Education grant with Aviso Retention," according to the Aviso award announcement. "With their campus-wide support for Aviso Retention, CCCC has had transformative efforts in advising, coaching, and student support. The data from Aviso Retention shows the success of intrusive advising by success coaches coupled with the creation of student success plans and intentional student support. Since 2012, retention for CCCC has increased by an average of 9% for full-time students and 18% for part-time students. In addition to its outstanding student retention rates, CCCC's graduation rate has increased by 19%. This transformation shows the dedication and support CCCC has for holistic student success."

B. Seth Buchanan, CCCC Director of Academic Success and Aviso Administrator, said CCCC is honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Aviso Aspire Award. "Our partnership with Aviso Retention has helped us make positive strides in advising, coaching, and student support," said Buchanan. "CCCC's overall goal is to provide our students with the best possible support that we can to help ensure their success. This award represents the culmination of many years work in redefining how we as an institution support our students."

Central Carolina Community College President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman holds the Aviso Aspire Award, given to CCCC by the Aviso Retention organization. Joining Dr. Chapman in the photo are CCCC faculty and staff members, left to right: front row, Denise Martin, Dee Dee Daughtry, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Cristy Holmes, Drew Goodson, and Meghan Brown; back row, Dr. Philip Price, Scott Byington, Seth Buchanan, Ken Hoyle, and Jairo McMican.

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Thadd McElreath is recipient of CCCC Instructor of the Year Award

Thadd McElreath, Physical Education Instructor/Academic Advisor, has been selected as recipient of the 2020-2021 CCCC Instructor of the Year Award.

"It is truly one of the highest honors of my entire professional career to be named the 2020-2021 CCCC Instructor of the Year. I am incredibly honored and humbled to win this award because I know of so many awesome instructors at CCCC who do so many amazing things in their classrooms," said McElreath. "I admire many of these instructors and I have done my best to shape and improve my own instruction from the things I have learned and observed from them. To even be considered among these outstanding instructors is a true honor for me. I am so appreciative of all of the staff, faculty, and administrators that have invested so much energy and time into me through the years because without them I know I would not be the instructor I am today."

CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman says that McElreath is well-respected among his colleagues and known for his generous spirit. "We talk often at the college about the importance of student engagement. Thadd consistently strives to both develop and maintain a relationship with each of his students in support of this engagement," said Dr. Chapman. "He knows how essential holistic support is for student success and he strives to ensure that support is available for each and every one of his students. This has been recognized by his peers as evidenced in his selection as the Excellence in Advising recipient in 2017.

"While Mr. McElreath invests much of himself in the holistic support of his students, he does not overlook the importance of high academic expectations. Thadd encourages students to excel as they find their sense of belonging in his classes. He makes the learning fun and relevant while supporting high academic standards," said Dr. Chapman. "Thadd delivers what he promises with his conduct reflecting only the highest of moral and professional standards. I know Thadd consistently goes above and beyond -- in his service to students, to his colleagues, and to his community. He makes time to ensure that everyone feels appreciated, through additional assistance, kind words, and kind deeds."

"I have seen Thadd teach, coach, mentor, advise, and shape our students in so many ways," said Dr. Carl Bryan, CCCC Health and Fitness Science Program Director. "He is truly a servant leader."

McElreath said the one thing he undoubtedly enjoys most about his job is the people. "I love the relationships I have -- the opportunity to establish and grow with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. I love the privilege of being a small part of a student's academic journey, serving them as either their instructor and/or academic advisor during their time at CCCC," said McElreath.

"There are few things in life as great as seeing the success of others, specifically the success of young people who aspire and achieve academic success on their way to fruitful careers of their own. In my job, I truly enjoy there are never two days that are exactly alike. I love the various environments I get to offer instruction to students, from the traditional classroom setting, the gym, the weight room, and even now in our virtual online classrooms," said McElreath. "I love that in any given semester, I may have three or four different classes that meet in four or five different environments, doing five or six different things during our class time together. Ultimately, I love my job because I am given the privilege of helping and serving students on a daily basis to achieve their dreams."

McElreath notes that the joy of his work comes from seeing students be successful inside and outside the classroom. "To be recognized by the college as the Instructor of the Year is something I never specifically set out to achieve because I believe my success as an instructor is best measured in the lives of my students and not necessarily through any individual awards or accolades," he said. "Having said that, I am beyond humbled and honored to be recognized with this award and I am truly grateful to the entire CCCC family for their belief and investment into my life. It is a blessing to serve Chatham, Harnett, and Lee County with the CCCC family."

McElreath received his Associate of Arts at Sandhills Community College, his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Teacher Licensure at Campbell University, and his Master of Science in Physical Education, Health and Recreation at Emporia State University.

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Amanda Carter named CCCC's Staff Member of the Year

Amanda Carter, Director of Distance Education, has been named Central Carolina Community College's Staff Member of the Year for 2020-2021.

"I am honored and humbled by this award," said Carter, who first came to CCCC as a student in 2000 and became a full-time employee in 2004. "Working at CCCC means being a part of a big family. This has been one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my career. I have been able to connect and get to know more of the college family. To be appreciated and recognized for the hard work means so much to me."

What does Carter enjoy most about her job?

"The people. I enjoy working with students, faculty, staff, and our community," said Carter. "The ability to make an impact on so many people's lives drives me to learn and be better each day."

CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman said: "Ms. Carter understands the importance of serving students in helping them succeed and even before the pandemic placed so much additional emphasis on digital engagement, she made sure CCCC online education was provided with an emphasis on quality - quality content and quality service. She leads by example so that quality service is experienced both by our students and our faculty. She is always available as a resource and constantly investigating opportunities for more effective ways to support our distance education community."

Scott Byington, CCCC's Dean of University Transfer and Advising, said Carter is indispensable in all of the various roles she plays and how well she does them. "She is responsive, dependable, and truly professional in the way she helps manage personnel, resources, and how she develops a vision for distance education," said Byington, who noted that Carter is "a superior staff member who understands her college, who loves to serve it, who is willing to sacrifice to be impactful, and who cherishes the opportunity to support students, faculty, and other staff."

Carter said working at CCCC is an incredible honor and privilege that she does not take lightly. "I want to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey so far," said Carter.

Carter received her Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science in Internet Technologies degrees from Central Carolina Community College, her Bachelor of Science in Business Education - Information Technologies degree from East Carolina University, and her Master of Science in Vocational Education degree from East Carolina University.

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2020 TSWDB Award Recipients

Keshonna Snead – nominated by Harnett County Workforce Development

Award: Outstanding WIOA Adult Award Winner

Accomplishment: As a single parent, Keshonna worked as a CNA to support her family while enrolled at CCCC. Through WIOA and the Finish Line Grant, Keshonna was able to overcome her financial barriers and earn her degree. She maintained a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5.

Credential: LPN from CCCC, Employed as an LPN at a local health center.

Seth Cobler – nominated by EDSI – Chatham Co.

Award: Outstanding WIOA Dislocated Worker Award Winner

Accomplishment: Seth was the sole provider for his family when he was laid off from his job. He needed additional work experience to obtain a higher paying occupation. Seth was placed in an On-the-Job Training experience in Chapel Hill, earning one of the highest wages in TSWDB OJT history. He is currently employed with the company as a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor earning a substantial salary.

Javeer Fret – nominated by Harnett County Workforce Development

Award: Outstanding WIOA In-School Youth Award Winner

Accomplishment: When Javeer enrolled in the WIOA Youth program, he had limited social skills and lacked job experience. Javeer completed leadership development activities, pre-employment training, served as a Page for the Governor, and attended the NC Youth Summit. He is employed as an election worker with a local board of elections and plans to attend college and earn a degree in Computer Information Technology.

Credential: High School Diploma in June 2020.

Marquise Thomas – nominated by Two Hawk Workforce Services – Lee Co.

Award: Outstanding WIOA Out of School Youth Award Winner

Accomplishment: Marquise was labeled as a high school dropout after the school he attended lost its accreditation. He overcame many obstacles, including lacking adequate technology and internet access to complete his work. While in the program, Marquise participated in various workshops and assisted with job fairs and other community events.

Credential: Barbering Degree from Sanford Barber College and is now working as an apprentice.

Mertek – nominated by the NCWorks Career Center – Lee Co.

Award: Outstanding Employer Award Winner

Accomplishment: Mertek maintains a leadership role in local workforce system efforts with high levels of engagement with the workforce board and the community college in areas such as Career Pathways, Apprenticeship, Internships, STEM Education, and manufacturing. Mertek staff is actively involved with Sanford Area Growth Alliance and worked closely with other local area companies including GKN to drive the growth of apprenticeship programs locally and throughout the state.

Sandra Webster – selected by TSWDB Staff

Award: Outstanding NCWorks Career Center Staff

Accomplishment: Since becoming the NCWorks Career Center Manager, Sandra has consistently worked hard to meet the needs of local jobseekers and employers. In Program Year 2019, Sandra’s office successfully referred 486 people to jobs, the highest in our local area by far. At the start of the pandemic, Sandra worked with the Division of Employment Security to help field calls related to Unemployment Insurance. The TSWDB is glad to have a dedicated workforce professional like Sarah serving in our community.

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TRiO SSS & SSS STEM Virtually Tour the Rosa Parks Museum

Rosa Parks was not only a brave woman who refused to give her seat up to a White man on a bus in Montgomery, AL, in 1955. She was also a Civil Rights activist who dedicated her life to fighting for equality. TRiO Student Support Services & Students Support Services STEM and Health Sciences collaborated with the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University to provide CCCC students and staff across campus with a virtual tour of the museum and a live virtual Q&A with museum staff. Participants learned about Rosa Parks, the Montgomery Bus Boycott that her actions inspired, and the Civil Rights Movement.

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 to us by e-mailing sss@cccc.edu or calling (919) 718-7567.

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March Town Hall Meeting

The next Town Hall meeting is March 3 at 4 p.m. Please use the online form to submit questions or topics you would like addressed during March's virtual meeting. The link for the meeting will be posted in the staff announcements on the Intranet.

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TRiO SSS & SSS STEM Spring Kick-Off Resource Resort

TRiO Student Support Services & Students Support Services STEM and Health Sciences kicked off the spring semester with a virtual Resources Resort on Jan. 21. Students started the new year with a reminder to practice self-care in both their academic and personal lives throughout the semester. They pampered themselves with the knowledge of all of the resources available to them at Central Carolina Community College. Students met the friendly faces behind many of the services committed to helping them succeed on campus: Academic Assistance Center, Career Center, Financial Aid, Success Coaches, Library, Student Assistance Program, and Student Activities. Students also learned about the many ways to be involved in TRiO this semester through virtual student hours, workshops, and events.

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 to us by e-mailing sss@cccc.edu or calling (919) 718-7567.

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Clif Ferguson Retiring

  

Clifton "Clif" Ferguson started working for CCCC in 2000 as custodian at the former Jonesboro Elementary School when the college had classes there. He later was custodian at the W.B. Wicker Center after the move from Jonesboro. When the W.B. Wicker Pods moved to CWI, Clif then began work at the ESTC. Clif has been a hard-working, dedicated employee with 20-plus years at CCCC. We wish him well on his retirement and would like to say thanks from the Maintenance Department as well as from others with whom he worked.

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Decision-Making & You with the TRiO SSS Mentor Program

We all arrive at forks in the road throughout our academic and professional journeys where the path we choose may greatly affect our futures. In those instances, how and why we make decisions can be just as important as the decisions themselves. Participants in the Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences Mentor Program explored the essential skill of decision-making in their first spring event on Jan. 26: Decision-Making & You.

Mentors and mentees discovered their decision-making styles and ways to explore potential career paths based on the way that they make decisions. Participants also discussed methods to alter and improve their decision-making styles so that they can approach the many decisions that they will face this semester and in the future with confidence.

The Mentor Program connects TRiO students with experienced professionals to enhance participants' educational experience and assist them in preparing for employment and/or transferring to a four-year college or university. 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 to us by e-mailing sss@cccc.edu or calling (919) 718-7567.

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Medical Sonography Initial Accreditation

The CCCC Medical Sonography Program was granted initial accreditation status by CAAHEP/JRC-DMS. We are incredibly excited that the culmination of work by Denise Martin, Shantel McNeill, Soni Sundquist, George Blanchard, Christy Jones, and the prior Program Directors has resulted in an accredited program that allows our graduates to complete the nationally recognized ARDMS Registry. Congratulations!

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College Success Center Updates

Instructor & Staff Initiated Alerts: The Success Coaches actively reach out to students every day, responding to automated Aviso alerts for grades, attendance, and a myriad of issues. If you know of a student who needs some additional support, or you're having trouble tracking them down, initiate an alert in Aviso or consider reaching out to success@cccc.edu to connect the student with a Success Coach!

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Virtual Success Lounge - Midterm Edition!

With midterms around the corner, we want to remind and encourage students to drop in on our weekly "Virtual Success Lounge," offered every Tuesday from noon - 1 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:40 p.m. The links to the lounge are found on the Success Center homepage: cccc.edu/csc

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Views From Around CCCC

The Central Carolina Community College Veterinary Medical Technology's Large Animal Facility is currently under construction on the CCCC Lee Main Campus.

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Foundation: Why I Give

CCCC Foundation

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Spring 2021 Advising Short Sessions

Attend a CCCC Advising Short Session! They're 30-minute drop-in advising trainings with CCCC employees via Blackboard Collaborate. It includes a 15-minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A with attendees. Register for an upcoming session:

• Financial Aid for Advisors - February 18 from noon - 12:30 p.m.
• Datatel Review - March 18 from noon - 12:30 p.m.
• Promise Program - April 15 from noon - 12:30 p.m.

Learn more about My Academic Pathway by visiting our website!

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Introducing our new 2020 CCCC Fact Sheet!

Our new 2020 CCCC Fact Sheet highlights data from Curriculum Enrollment, Financial Aid, the Foundation, Adult High School, Workforce Development, and more!

Winter IPEDS Data Collection

IER works with talented CCCC colleagues to report data for our Winter IPEDS. This report focuses on Financial Aid, Graduation Rates, 200% Graduation Rates, and Outcomes Measures data. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen! Take a look at last year's 2020 IPEDS Data Feedback Report or visit the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) webpage.

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

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Professional Development

by Erin Blakeley, Coordinator of Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Development Sessions

Safe Zone Ally Training
Feb. 26 | Friday | 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up!

K14: We "Promise" You'll Learn Something!
March 3 | Wednesday | 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Click here to sign up!

View all upcoming sessions on the Center for Academic Excellence website.

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News from the Foundation

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Red Clay Review

Read and download the complete 2019 issue of Red Clay Review.

Susan Fecho is a resident of historic Tarboro, NC, with family ties -- and in numerous childhood memories of camping trips -- to the Piedmont. The surrounding landscape become metaphors in her work, and she is fascinated with the natural beauty of flora and fauna.

The Year was Old, artwork by Susan Fecho

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Jan. 31

Thea Boyer, Program Director, Human Services Technology

Treyvon Campbell, Success Coach, Career & Technical Education

Keisha Christian, Chemistry Instructor

Rhonda Goldston, Custodian FT, Pittsboro

Ashley Riley, English Instructor

Tiffany Needham, Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant

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2021 Pay Dates

* Payroll is due EARLIER due to fiscal year end
** Payroll is due EARLIER due to early pay date in December

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Miles for Wellness Challenge 23

by Human Resources

Miles for Wellness Challenge 23: Traversing the Southern Capitols of the United States runs from March 15 - May 9 and encourages state employees to stay active and connect online with teammates while completing a virtual trek to 16 state capitols. Each location is rich in both history and contemporary stories, and features beautiful and unique architecture.

The Challenge 23 virtual trail begins at the North Carolina State Capitol and travels across the southern United States before finishing up back home in North Carolina at the State Legislative Building. Along the way, participants can make virtual stops in locations from Virginia to Arizona, all while promoting a healthy lifestyle and interacting with others.

For more information and registration, visit the Miles for Wellness Challenge 23. For questions, please contact milesforwellness@nc.gov.

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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 and let us know!

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News From The CCCC Family

Please read the full obituary in the College's staff announcements.

We sadly inform everyone of the passing of Brian Bridgers' grandfather, Paul Delmus Bridgers, Sr. He passed away on Feb. 24 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Attendees are asked to wear a face covering and practice social distancing. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 3859 U.S. Hwy. 70 W, Goldsboro, NC 27530. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seymourfuneralhome.com.

We regret to inform everyone that Nicole Crissman's grandmother, Juanita Lamm Crissman, age 89, of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 24. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. at Swann Station Baptist Church.. Burial will follow in Cameron Grove Cemetery. Let's keep Nicole and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of the mother of one of our Trustees, James French. Ms. Nina Bell French, age 99, of Sanford, transitioned into eternal rest Feb. 15, at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lets keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Thadd McElreath's grandmother, Ruth Inman McElreath, age 88, of Archdale, on Jan. 21, at North Pointe Assisted Living Center in Archdale. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the Ridge Funeral Home website. Please keep Thadd and family in your prayers.

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Cougar Kudos

We love recognizing our peers in our college family! In addition to our Annual Awards and Employee of the Month program, don't forget about Cougar Kudos.

Cougar Kudos is a quick and anonymous way to send a note of appreciation or a pat on the back directly to a colleague. You can find the link on the CAE homepage. A little note of appreciation goes a long way!

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

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Do you write a blog, have a Twitter account, or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Send to marketing@cccc.edu.

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Cougar Pets News

Cougar Pets are proceeding with adoptions for all of our animals who are already spayed/neutered. If the animal hasn't been spayed and neutered, then we notify the applicant that we will hold them until PPE resources become more readily available, and we can get the animal into surgery or we can suggest alternative pets that may have similar qualities for what they are looking for.

We are not able to host any meet-and-greets right now, so we are doing adoption trials in home with pets that we think might be compatible. If they aren't a good fit for the household, then we can pick them up.

Meet Chiffon

Chiffon

My name is Chiffon. I am a 3-year-old female that loves to play and cuddle! I am very energetic and love to play! One of my favorite things to chase are stuffed toys. Catnip is pretty fun, too! I am very sweet and love to be loved, but also know how to be independent.

Chiffon is currently available for adoption!

Meet Eugene

Eugene

My name is Eugene. I am a 2-year-old Beagle and am 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!

CCCC-Bay is happy to post your unneeded, unwanted, or unused items in Cougar Bytes! Send an email (photos would be great) to Marketing at marketing@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 focuses on staff and faculty. We welcome your images of the campuses, staff and faculty successes, events, and shout-outs in each issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu with any questions or suggestions.

The deadline for contributions is March 24 for the March issue. Upcoming issues:

March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25

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