May Full-Time Employee of the Month: Amy Bradbury

Amy Bradbury is an exceptional educator who demonstrates her vast knowledge and compassion for the Veterinary field each and every day. She teaches one of the most comprehensive course series in the program (Clinical Practices I, II, and III) and has found a way to make the content engaging and fun, while still holding students to the high standards necessary to ensure their success on the National Boards Exam and in their future career endeavors. Beyond this, Amy has a tremendous heart, and is always willing to lend an ear to her students (and colleagues) in need. Her thoughtful feedback, calming demeanor, and genuine kindness for everyone who walks through her door has affectionately earned her the nickname of "VMT Therapist." Amy is a true team player, never shying away from volunteering to assist or take the lead on projects and tasks with a can-do attitude. I am truly thankful to be able to work with such a wonderful friend and colleague.

Amy stepped up to act as a co-chair for the student chapter of NAVTA. With this role, she consistently assists with the organization and execution of various fundraisers, charity drives, celebration/award ceremonies, colony animal advertisement/adoption events, and swag designs/sales for the VMT program.

As a Certified Yoga Instructor, Amy also volunteers her time to offer periodic yoga sessions before or after classes. This has been a tremendous asset in assisting with students' emotional health, in what traditionally has been one of the highest-risk industries for mental health issues.

Amy is dedicated to quality education and student success. She stays late nearly every day, perfecting lesson plans and labs to ensure that they are of the highest quality.

In the Spring, she runs "Clinics" for the second-year program students, providing immersive practical experience into the daily operations of a Veterinary hospital. This provides students an opportunity to put all of their previously-learned coursework together, realizing their true potential as soon-to-be Veterinary Medical Technology graduates. Students demonstrate to themselves and their instructors their vast skills in numerous disciplines, such as dentistry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, radiology, medical lab skills, and professional client and colleague communication. The semester is always a hit, as students can see just how far they've come from their time as first-year students in the curriculum.

Amy also maintains contacts with several industry experts in various disciplines, as well as former graduates of the VMT program. Through these contacts, she is able to provide guest lecture opportunities from industry-specialists to answer questions relating to top-quality patient care, and enables VMT students to see the various routes of employment open to them after graduation.

Amy regularly steps up as the lead for various projects and tasks when the opportunity presents itself. Just recently, she volunteered to take the lead on creating a virtual New Student Orientation blackboard site, and providing supplemental NSO documents to assist incoming students with clarification of need-to-know and frequently asked questions. She is also assisting with the development of a site-report document for the VMT program's upcoming CVTEA site-inspection. Finally, I know I can always count on Amy to offer support and assistance for myself and my colleagues regarding revision of course and lab content. She frequently offers innovative and creative ideas to engage students and support student-learning, such as Family Feud, relay race, and scavenger hunt review games.

Amy Bradbury

Faculty Instructor in the Veterinary Medical Technology Department

How long have you worked for CCCC?
5-1/2 years.

What brought you to CCCC?
I was looking for a change, but I wanted to stay in this career. I saw that CCCC was hiring for a full-time VMT instructor and since I was a graduate of this program I knew this program was one of the best. I also looked at this as an opportunity to give back to the program that gave me so much!

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I teach the Clinical Practices series in the Vet Med program. I teach primarily second year students all of their hands-on skills. I also am co-chair of the student chapter of our national organization.

Where were you born?
New Jersey

Where did you grow up?
My family moved to North Carolina when I was 8, so I pretty much grew up in N.C. I lived in Kernersville, NC.

Where do you live now?
I live in Broadway, N.C.

Educational credentials?
I have an AAS in Veterinary Medical Technology and am a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

Tell us about your family!
My mom and stepdad live in Bath, N.C. My late father lived in New Bern, where my stepmom still lives. My mom is a retired nurse and my late father was an FBI agent. I have one older brother, and he lives in California with his wife and my nephew. I have close relationships with my parents and stepparents and I feel so lucky and blessed to have a wonderful, supportive family. I have one fur-child, a cat named Tina.

What are some of your hobbies or other interests outside of CCCC?
I am a registered yoga teacher and love to both practice and teach yoga and meditation. I also love to kayak, read, and spend time at the beach.

What superhero power would you most like to have?
I'm not sure if this is a superhero power, but I would probably want to be invisible.

Which actor would portray you in a movie about your life?
Tina Fey or Amy Poehler. I've been told that I am funny and I feel like their sense of humor matches mine.

What is your favorite meal?
I love anything breakfast! I also really love Mexican food!

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
I absolutely love being at CCCC and feel so honored and humbled to have been recognized as employee of the month. The VMT faculty is so wonderful and we are very much a family which makes coming to work a pleasure. Thank you!

May Part-Time Employee of the Month: Robert Garrison

Robert Garrison is always willing to help his fellow co-workers and does so with a pleasant demeanor. A few weeks ago, Robert was headed to Harnett County to run the route as scheduled. During transit, the Business Services department was made aware that critical parts were needed for the Automotive program. Robert was asked to continue his daily route and additionally make a special trip to Garner to pick up two drive shafts. After leaving Harnett Main Campus, Robert headed to Garner to pick up the parts. When he arrived in Garner, he was told he would need to drive to another dealership for pick up. Robert returned to campus much later than his normal daily schedule and never complained about it. Robert went above and beyond to make sure the students in the Automotive program had the parts that were needed.

With Robert's previous work experience as a postal employee, he is an asset to the college mail-room. He is always willing to lend a hand to deliver packages, sort mail or whatever is needed.

Robert cares about his college family and is always looking for ideas to help improve the courier position. Although the route may not change from day to day, the packages he couriers definitely do. Robert has transported a variety of items for the college, from food for golf tournaments to dissectable cats!

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First Pitch

CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman throws out the first pitch at the Old North State League game between the Sanford Spinners and Fayetteville Chutes on Wednesday, June 16, in Sanford, N.C. Catching the pitch is Sanford Spinners Assistant Coach Willie Palme, who is CCCC Mail and Print Production Technician.

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Cougar Reunion Events

We were excited to welcome back faculty and staff to campus!

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CCCC Window Projects

Business Services recently worked on new graphics!

The YouthBuild 15-passenger has new window graphics.

The interior Library windows recently received an upgrade!

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Team Building Day

A great CCCC team-building day was enjoyed by all. The "Dental Team" planned an outing with individual department faculty that otherwise may not have a support system.

The adventure started at Hammer & Stain followed by a fabulous lunch at Chapman's, all located in Southern Pines. It was great to be together as a team to reconnect, add new colleagues to our college family and enjoy the beautiful day.

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Rats and Rabbits Are Here!

Rats and rabbits are now available. We have New Zealand White Rabbit females that are spayed, loving, and ready to brighten your day! Did you know that rabbits can be house trained?

Our Sprague Dawley Rats (male and female) have so much personality and are a true pleasure to interact with on a daily basis. We recommend adopting the rats in pairs (two males or two females) as they tend to be more social creatures.

All of our rats and rabbits can be adopted FREE OF CHARGE! Send us a message or call 919-718-7287 if you have questions!

If you're interested just send a message to our website cougarpets.org. Contact us on the Cougarpets Facebook page or send us a message at Cougarpets.org if you are interested in having one as a pet or want more details!

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Job Corps Scholars Program

Jennifer Dillon, Director

Exciting things are happening within CCCC's Job Corps Scholars Program! Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Princess Lane, a Job Corps Scholars Personal Counselor. Princess will be assisting our team as we work to provide opportunities to students ages 16 to 24 who are seeking to earn in-demand, industry recognized credentials in 12 months or less. Welcome, Princess. We're happy you're here.

A few words from Princess Lane:

"Hi there! Some things to know about me are that I am a true Carolina girl, I enjoy the outdoors, reading on the patio, walking/hiking trails, and just exploring our beautiful area. I have a 65-pound spoiled black lab named T-Bone, and a wonderful fiance that I will be marrying in December 2021! I enjoy spending my free time lounging around with my little family, fueling my creative energy with artistic projects, and/or binging all the popular shows on Netflix. Some of my favorites are Criminal Minds, New Girl, and Girlfriends! I am also very excited to be part of the Job Corps Scholars Program here at Central Carolina Community College as a Personal Counselor. As a first-generation student myself, I know just how important support and encouragement are to one's success, which is exactly what I want to pay back and provide at CCCC! I am very much looking forward to meeting new colleagues and students, and building a community here!"

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Additional Degree Approval

Graduations encourage us all to pursue higher education. By way of reminder, be sure if you are interested in completing an additional degree, to have an additional degree approved on file prior to graduation.

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Changing Vendor

Don't be surprised to see a new vendor and machines being changed around the campus!

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Images From Around CCCC

Look what's growing at the CCCC Student Farm at the Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro!

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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

Action 1: Students will take a MAP: Embark Assessment, a combined assessment of career decision readiness and interests, as a part of the admissions and enrollment process.

Since the MAP Embark Assessment debuted in October 2017:

• 22,928 MAP Embark Assessments have been completed.
• 17,095 completions are from unique users (the rest are duplicates).
• Students completing the assessment in August are least sure about their career decision.
• Students completing the assessment in January are most sure about their career decision.

Action 2: Counselors will assist students in determining their career decision readiness at enrollment and refer students as needed.

The Admissions Team is busy enrolling new students for Fall 2021! As a part of MAP Action 2, Admissions Counselors assist students in determining their career decision readiness via the MAP: Embark Assessment. They refer students to a Faculty Advisor, Developmental Faculty Member, or Career Counselor based on their Career Decision Inventory (CDI) results.

For Advisors

• You're invited to review MAP: Embark Assessment results for your advisees! It's a helpful tool to confirm students' career interests or to guide undecided students.
• Please contact Amy Gustavson for the username, password, and access instructions.

Learn more about My Academic Pathway by visiting our website!

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News from the Foundation

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News From The Library

Mystery Grab Bag Virtual Book Sale

The CCCC Library would like to thank everyone who has participated so far in our Mystery Grab Bag Virtual Book Sale! It's not over yet! For 25 cents, you can get a bag that contains at least 5 books of a specific genre, topic or subject! Fill out the provided Google form and select which subject or type you want. The list of bags available will be periodically updated as we continue to add more books to the sale. Check back often to see what we currently have available! If you have any questions, please contact BJ Thompson at bthom583@cccc.edu for more information.

Summer Reading Event

Running through July 31st, students, faculty, and staff can sign up for our summer reading program! Let us know how many books you think you can read this summer! Keep track of all your completed titles and submit them in an upcoming Google form. Anyone who meets their goal will receive a book of their choice as a prize! Happy reading!

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Red Clay Review

The 2021 issue of Red Clay Review is available for your reading enjoyment. Download the complete issue of the Red Clay Review or view online at Red Clay Review.

Sun, A Hard Taskmaster by Valerie Macon

Early morning it points a finger
through the front door sidelight,
spreads shame throughout the house.

It shines on the smudged granite countertop,
spotlights leftovers on dark wood floor,
exposes a dust bunny hunkered in a corner,
reveals a powder haze on the black glass TV stand,
accents fingerprints pressed on a framed print
and a web draped from vaulted ceiling.

But the sun is no respecter of persons.
Soon it creeps up the east side
of a neighbor's house and peeps in her windows.

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of May 31

LaPrincess Lane, Job Corps Scholars Counselor

Morgan Pruitt, Outreach and Assessment Librarian

Kristi Short, Vice President/Chief Academic Officer

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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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2021 Summer Schedule

The college will be closed on the following Friday's this summer:

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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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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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Summer at Biltmore!

Take advantage of this wonderful savings opportunity for CCCC employees! Beginning April 1 through Sept. 30, Biltmore is offering CCCC employees the Biltmore Enhanced Experience. This experience provides a more immersive opportunity for guests to learn about the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and the employees who worked in the home, as well as a closer look at the architectural marvels of Biltmore House and the collection of antiques, fine art, and elegant furnishings throughout America's Largest Home(R).

Save when you purchase your tickets at biltmore.com/corporateperk using our promo code: cccc (case sensitive)

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FACULTY AND STAFF ONLINE

Join the Activity on Social Media!

 FACEBOOK

Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
Veterans Upward Bound
COVID-19 Employee Support
Chatham Community Library
Center for Academic Excellence
Dental Programs
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
CC Culinary Institute
CCCC Distance Education
Triangle South Enterprise Center
Early Childhood Education
TRIO Student Support Services
NCWorks Career Center - Chatham
CCCC Student Outreach
The CCW Career & College Promise
Triangle South WDB
Howard-James Innovation Center
Library
I am CCCC
Cougar Pets
CCCC Foundation

 TWITTER

CCCC Library
CCCC Advising
Triangle South WDB

 YOUTUBE

CCCC Library
Central Carolina CC YouTube

 BLOGS

Triangle South WDB
ESL at CCCC

 Digital NC

Central Carolina Community College, Images and Yearbooks

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

Cougar Pets News

Cougar Pets is a local animal rescue group housed on the Lee Main Campus. As part of the Veterinary Medical Technology program, our animals help teach veterinary technician students essential skills that will help future animals. All of the animals are rescued from shelters, and all are adoptable.

Meet Patty Melt

My name is Patty Melt! I am a 2-year-old female Domestic Short Hair in search of my furever home. I can't wait to meet you!

Patty Melt

Meet Elwood

My name is Elwood. I am a 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog Mix.

My bio and pictures are coming soon to the Cougar Pets site, but don't wait - visit me now!

Elwood

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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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 Marketing at marketing@cccc.edu and we will feature in next month's publication.

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CONTRIBUTE

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 July 20 for the July issue. Upcoming issues:

• Thursday, July 22
• Friday, Aug 27
• Friday, Sept 24
• Friday, Oct 22
• Friday, Nov 19
• Friday, Dec 17

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