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Cougar Champions

Submit your nominations for full-time and part-time Cougar Champion of the month.

Full-Time Cougar Champion of the Month!

October Cougar Champion: Kelly Burton

"Chef Burton provides excellent support and instruction for her students. She is always looking for new ways to reach out to the community to increase enrollment in the Culinary Program. This semester has been especially challenging due to low enrollment. Despite the challenges, Chef Burton ensures the students are getting the most from the practical experience of operating a weekly café while the campus and community have access to delicious food."

"Kelly has had a challenging semester with only two to three students while maintaining the Natural Chef Café. She not only ensures we have tasty meals during lunch, but she is also making sure her students are taken care of. Whenever you see her in the café, she smiles and never backs down from the challenges of running the kitchen. I wait all week to witness the fantastic masterpieces she has in store for us, and the students are becoming more proficient every day. I hope the committee highly considers Kelly Burton because she continuously goes over and beyond for the college and those she meets."

"Chef Kelly represents the mission and spirit of CCCC so well! Not only with her dedication to her students, but also by participating in events that help get CCCC and the Culinary Program noticed (in a positive way!) by the community. Fall of 2022 she has pulled off amazing feats of running the cafe, teaching classes and volunteering to spend an entire Sunday at Pepperfest representing CCCC. Faculty and staff, and special events, have benefited from the food made with care by Chef."

"This semester, Chef Burton has taken extra time with her students to ensure their success and she continues to contribute to positive climate at Chatham Main Campus by collaborating with others to provide themed lunches to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month activities. Moreover, Chef Burton is also working with a couple of special-needs students to develop workforce skills in the industry to increase their independence as adults."

"Chef Kelly has gone out of her way to be welcoming to me as the farm manager here in my first year. Our relationship and food deliveries for the program has always been fun and informative for the students."

"Kelly's a real advocate for her program and for the College in general: both in person and on social media where she works to raise awareness of many different paths beyond her own. Here in Chatham, she makes lovely food with her students and shares it with the community through the Natural Chef Cafe, a real resource for campus community members, library patrons, and other Pittsboro residents. Along with teaching and mentoring her own students, she's connected to the campus more broadly. As an example, she recently reached out to me to ask how the Cafe could serve Early College students better, as she'd noticed that my flock of students were excited about some of the meal options, but that price was a barrier for them."

"She is always willing to help out even if it's not on her campus. She goes above and beyond for her students."

"She is a very hard, dedicated and passionate instructor. She makes sure students have the skills for success in the kitchen and life in general. This semester has been very challenging as she only had three students in which one has special needs (IDD). With no previous training working with a special needs student, she produces great quality lunches for the public every week. A couple weeks into the semester one of the students withdrew due to personal issues, so Kelly was down to one student and and one special needs student. Things didn't change a bit—she adapted and continued teaching and serving as usual. With the lack of students and high demand, she developed a value menu so high school students could enjoy the Cafe more for a lesser lunch price. She truly knows how to conquer and overcome what is given to her and make the best out of it. All her students tell others incoming students about her as she is very firm regarding cleanliness standards and work ethic, etc. For this reason, many students call her their favorite instructor because she gives tough love because she cares so dearly."

Kelly Burton
Lead Culinary Instructor, Chatham

How long have you worked for CCCC?
10 years.

What brought you to CCCC?
I saw it was the only sustainable culinary program in the country at the time so I moved across the country to work here (from New Mexico).

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I teach culinary and run the Natural Chef Cafe in Pittsboro.

Where were you born?
Jacksonville, IL

Where did you grow up?
White Hall, IL

Where do you live now?
Raleigh

Educational credentials?
Bachelor in Economics, University of Illinois. Culinary Arts, Kendall College, Chicago.

Tell us about your family!
Two sisters, both chefs. The rest of the family still lives in Illinois.

What are some of your hobbies or other interests outside of CCCC?
Traveling. Lived for two years in Hanoi, Vietnam. Traveled Southeast Asia quite a bit. Running. Reading. Eating.

Who is one of your favorite fictional characters and why?
Not one in particular, but anything with a strong female leader.

What is your favorite meal?
Carnitas tacos with chips and salsa (spicy)or N.C. pulled pork with collards.

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
Love my job and CCCC! Thank you!

Part-Time Cougar Champion of the Month!

October Cougar Champion: Denise Joy Cox

"Joy has been on our team a long time. She works full-time at Lee County High School. When she arrives to CCCC, she brings the same level of energy to her role here. I believe that Joy can do just about anything. Anytime you ask her to take on a new responsibility, she is always up to the task. Joy also moderates our evening virtual office and does an amazing job at connecting students to the place they need to be."

"Most of all, Joy brings a positive attitude to her role and we are so lucky to have her."

Denise "Joy" Cox

Evening Part-time Student Onboarding Success Administrative Assistant

How long have you worked for CCCC?
Six years

Describe what you do for CCCC.
Data entry of all prospects, recruits, virtual office, answer the phone, anything to help students and our navigators.

Where were you born?
Lee County

Where did you grow up?
Olivia, N.C.

Where do you live now?
Sanford

Tell us about your family!
Husband, Aubrey, retired from Lee County Schools, two adult children, Tiffany and Josh, and two amazing grandchildren, Weslyn and Jaxton, and my rescue Miah.

What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
Watching Fast Pitch softball, concerts, beach, spending time with family and friends.

Who is one of your favorite fictional characters and why (from a favorite book, tv show, movie, etc.)?
Maggie of the Walking Dead. She has faced a lot of struggles and trials but is still a strong, caring, trustworthy woman who never leaves her family or friends behind, and I hope I portray some of those qualities in my own life.

What is your favorite meal?
Steak and a good salad.

Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
I love it here working at CCCC and I work with some of the best people anyone could ask for. I am so grateful.

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WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

Governor Cooper Visit

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited Sanford visited Sanford on Nov. 15 to tour to tour the Caterpillar Welding Apprenticeship Program in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week. Central Carolina Community College is proud to be a partner with Caterpillar and Lee County Schools in this apprenticeship program. Read more.

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Veterans Day Ceremony

CCCC hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 10 at the Lee Main Campus. Keynote speaker was Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Al Lampkins, Fayetteville Community Network Director Veterans Bridge Home.

Also participating in the program were Dr. Lisa Chapman, CCCC President; Dr. Jen Servi-Roberts, CCCC Director of Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives; Anthony Farrior, CCCC Veterans Upward Bound Assistant Director; Karmisha Hernandez Luciano, CCCC Veterans Upward Bound Program Coordinator; and members of the Campbell University ROTC.

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Military Times Best for Vets Colleges 2022

by Jen Servi-Roberts, Director, Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives

The results are in for the Military Times Best for Vets Colleges 2022. Central Carolina Community College ranked 104th overall out of 311 colleges!

CCCC is:

  • 16th in at least 2-year but less than 4-year schools
  • 28th in the Southeast
  • 87th in Public Colleges
  • 92nd in Primarily In-Person Education

Read the full results on the Military Times website.

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Chamber Clays

Kelly Klug, Daniel Berndt, Daniel McNeil, Kevin Pearson and Greg Singleton represented Central Carolina Community College in the Sanford Area Growth Alliance's Chamber Clays Championship at Deep River Sporting Clays on Nov. 4. Kelly Klug received the "top female shooter" award!

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Moustache Movember

by Human Resources

November is Men's Health Awareness Month with International Men's Day falling on Nov. 19. Men's Health Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men's health issues. Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable.

In honor of men's health awareness, we deemed November be Moustache Movember—distributing measuring tapes and asking, "How does your moustache measure up?" We had fun visiting our three main campuses, and promoting men's health awareness with employees by having fun with moustache photo props.

Thank you for your help sharing the great memories created with our Cougar family!

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Pianist Ethan Uslan Visits CCCC

"Good afternoon, everybody, my name is Ethan. I'm your piano player today." Before Ethan Uslan even spoke those initial words, he introduced himself and his ragtime style with a dazzling rendition of Fats Waller's "Picadilly," a number that brought a storm of enthusiastic cheers right out of the gate.

Many in his audience probably never heard anything like it before. Uslan, who was praised by the Chicago Tribune a few years ago as "an accomplished pianist with a deep understanding of far-flung performance practices," was appearing on Oct. 25 at Temple Theatre. The free concert was organized by Central Carolina Community College as part of a series bringing in accomplished artists and scholars to share ideas with university transfer students and create an intellectual discussion.

It was an eclectic group. Some of the students were studying the Harlem Renaissance, a topic directly on point given this style of music, but others came from courses in music appreciation, popular culture and American history. There were older community members in the audience as well; many of these Academic and Cultural Enrichment Series events are open to the public. But for younger students right out of high school, the entire idea of ragtime seemed obscure.

Read the full story of Ethan Uslan's visit to CCCC.

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Vintage Car Show

by Kiel Rhodes, Automotive Restoration

The CCCC Automotive Restoration program hosted a vintage tech night on Friday, Oct. 28. Anthony Bright, a member of the Sanford Chapter Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), brought his 1914 Cadillac and spoke about some of the innovative technology used on the vehicle with about 40 visitors in attendance.

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New Department Names

The Onboarding and Advising Division has worked to ensure that the names of departments accurately reflect the services those offices provide to both students and employees. After months of discussions with multiple stakeholders across campus, the following departments in the Onboarding and Advising Division have officially been renamed:

  • Admissions → Student Onboarding and Success
  • Registrar’s Office → Student Records and Registrar

In addition to these new department names, Student Services has renamed one of their departments to prevent confusion with overlapping titles/department names:

  • Student Onboarding and Outreach → Student Outreach and Recruitment

While department names have changed, the core functions of each of these departments have not changed. Click here for a brief summary of the core functions of these departments.

Each of these departments will be working with Marketing and Business Services over the next several months to update their names on webpages, signage, printed materials, etc. We appreciate your patience as we work through these changes. We will continue to work toward making our college’s processes, services, and resources as clear as possible for our college community.

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Financial Wellness Program

CCCC is mentioned in HR News as one of the Innovative Public Sector Employee Financial Wellness Programs. Keep participating everyone!

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Basketball Action

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman and Coach Brad McDougald were in basketball action as they joined the CUOC All-Stars vs. Flight Squad at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lee County High School Gym.

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Views From Around CCCC

Beautiful autumn scenes from Lee Main Campus.

Do you have an image to submit? Any images of CCCC? Perhaps out your window, or when walking from the parking lot? Send along to coliver@cccc.edu. They do not have to be perfect as we can size, crop, or correct...send at any time!

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CCCC HOLIDAY CORNER

Trunk-Or-Treat

by Katy Jones, Student Activities Coordinator

Many, many thanks to everyone who helped make all three Trunk-or-Treats a success for our students, staff, faculty, and community partners! Whether you were able to attend, encouraged others to go, helped with set-up or clean-up, hosted a trunk, offered an encouraging word, or yelled at me to sit down so I didn't hurt my back, you had a major part in making these events happen. I absolutely could not have done it without the help and support of the CCCC family! Finally, a special thanks to our TRiO Student Support Services team for co-sponsoring the event. If you have any photos from the event and have not already uploaded them to our Google Folders or sent them to me, I would love to collect them if you are willing to share!

I am pleased to announce the following winners of our Student and Staff or Faculty Trunk Competitions:

  • Harnett Main Campus: Pam Riddle and Business Technologies
  • Chatham Main Campus: Academic Assistance Center and Writing and Reading Center
  • Lee Main Campus: Human Resources and Business and Applied Technologies Program

Here are scenes from the CCCC Harnett Main Campus event on Oct. 25.

Here are scenes from the CCCC Chatham Main Campus event on Oct. 26.

Here are scenes from the CCCC Lee Main Campus event on Oct. 27.

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Employee Halloween Contest

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Holiday Poker

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Secret Ingredient Culinary Battle

RSVP online at Culinary Battle RSVP.

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Cougar Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner

The Cougar Café will be preparing a Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center Kitchen. Located at 1801 Nash St., Sanford, NC 27330.

$10.00 per plate, includes dessert and a drink. Take out and cash only.

Thank you for supporting the Cougar Café and we wish your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Cougar Express

by Alexandra Dowdy, Director Divisional Operations & Foundation Events

The Foundation Department would love more of the college employees and departments represented in the Cougar Express Drive-Thru event this year. The community enjoys seeing the different holiday characters and festive outfits, but we would love more department representation throughout the entire line while our guests wait in their cars to see Santa.

We would greatly appreciate any help or participation. We have created a Cougar Express Drive Thru sign-up for anyone interested. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Foundation Hot Chocolate for Faculty & Staff

The Foundation will partner with Student Activities and sponsor cookies and hot cocoa for faculty and staff on Chatham and Harnett Main Campuses!

Chatham: Monday, Dec. 5
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Outside Building #42 (Weather Location TBD)

Harnett: Wednesday, Dec. 7
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
HMC Library

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Hot Chocolate Week

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Angel Tree

Important Angel Tree program dates:

  • Angel Adoption: Nov. 9 - 22
  • Gift Drop-Off: Dec. 1 - 2
  • Gift Pick-Up: Dec. 13 - 14

There will be a lot of opportunities to volunteer with the Angel Tree program this year, including assisting with gift pick-up and drop-off, putting together and organizing food donations, and sorting and organizing gifts. Stay tuned for more information about how students, faculty, and staff can get involved!

For more information, including the application, Angel Adoption information, FAQs, and program timeline visit the Angel Tree Website.

If you would like to donate money to the Angel Tree Program fund, you can donate via the CCCC Foundation. In the "Special Instructions or Memory/Honor of," you must put “Angel Tree Program” for the donation to be routed to the right account.

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Christmas at Biltmore

Enjoy Christmas at Biltmore with a special discount.
Use promo code: cccc

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STUDENT FUNDRAISERS, ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

CCCC-AEOP Scholarship Fundraiser Basket Raffle

Please join the CCCC Association of Educational Office Professionals as we raise money to support our students with student scholarships.

Pick your baskets and buy some tickets for our raffle. Tickets will be on sale from Nov. 14 - Dec. 7. The drawing will be held on Dec. 9.

Every dollar benefits CCCC students. The baskets are located in Keller Health Sciences if you want to take a peek. Your support is invaluable. Thank you.

Below is a list of contents in each basket.

  • Click on any image below to see a better view.
  • Tickets are $5 each or purchase five tickets for $20.
  • When ordering, after clicking on the link and logging into Paypal, please leave a note in the Special Instruction section for what basket you would like your tickets to go towards. Illustrated below.

Click here to order your raffle tickets today!.

The contents of each basket illustrated below (click to enlarge):

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NCMATYC Math Competition 2022

by Charity Turner, Lead Math Instructor

The CCCC Foundation sponsored students from all three campuses to compete at the NCMATYC Math Competition, held Nov. 12 at Johnston Community College in Smithfield. Although we didn't place, we had a great experience. Math instructors who chaperoned included David Barron, Kaan Ozmeral, and Charity Turner.

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Associate Degree Nursing Students Attend the International Festival

As an immersive experience in culture content, the Associate Degree Nursing Students spent the day at the International Festival in Raleigh on Nov. 5. The International Festival helps to build respect and friendship by facilitating professional and personal dialogue. Organized by Barbara Campbell, Crystal Way, Juanita Carter and Jamie Ferguson, the students experienced different rituals, dance and food from different countries around the world.

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Why I Give

CCCC Foundation

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New Infographic Series from Institutional Research

by Stormy Mascitelli, Dean of Institutional Research & Title III NAVIGATE Implementation Manager

In an effort to keep our College informed and interested, the Institutional Research department has started an infographic series. Each month you can look forward to an infographic on a new topic! These data bites will highlight a variety of information ranging from recent survey results to retention and enrollment.

This month, we focused on retention. Retention is something that every person at the college can have an impact on but may not frequently think about. As we move toward our spring semester, take a moment to think about how your role can have an impact on a student's success and retention. As always, please reach out with your data needs!

Click on the image for the full information graphic.

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News From The Library

by Jessica Thomas, Lee Main Campus Library Assistant

Lee and Harnett Highlights

NaNoWriMo: Flash Fiction and Poetry Booklet

Calling all writers! There's still plenty of time to submit your entries for this year's flash fiction and poetry booklet! During National Novel Writing Month, submit either flash fiction or poetry (no more than 1000 words) written during the month of November. The due date for submissions is Nov. 30. Submitted works will be printed in a booklet that will be distributed to writers and students.

View the previous issue of The Cougar Spark!

Faculty & Staff "Book" Club

Do you miss reading? Are you looking to socialize with your CCCC community? The Faculty & Staff "Book" Club is a great opportunity to read more and to meet other people across the CCCC community. Instead of reading a full book, we'll read short stories, all of which will be accessible through the library's database LitFinder. If this sparks your curiosity, complete this interest form.

 

Find a Great Book with NoveList Plus!

Diverse Characters and Authors: Find Books with Diverse Representation - Monday, Dec. 5, at noon on Zoom. Literature is full of diverse characters, ranging from cultural diversity to mobility to religious diversity. Join the library for a short demo on how to search NoveList Plus for diverse characters (and authors!). This session will be recorded. Sign up here.

Words on Wheels

We’re bringing the library to your office! Jessica will be going around on the Lee Main Campus on Nov. 23 and Morgan will be out and about on Harnett's Main Campus on Dec. 6. These will be the last Words on Wheels of the year! Keep an eye out for us!

Chatham Highlights

The Chatham Community Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Death and Cupcakes

Join us on Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. to share stories and ask questions around death, dying and beyond. This event is not a grief support group, but a place to share stories, ask questions, and be witnessed. It is a place to bring positive awareness around death and to be with the community around living and dying. This program will be facilitated by the clinical director of heart2heart, Cathy Brooksie Edwards, and by Abundance NC, with music by Amy Durso. Coffee, tea, and cupcakes will be served.

New Items for Check OUt!

Blood Pressure Kits are now available to check out! Adult patrons may check out blood pressure kits for six weeks so that they can establish the habit of checking and recording their blood pressure readings to share with their healthcare providers. Kits include the monitor and cuff, cards for recording results, and information in English and Spanish about obtaining a reliable reading and making lifestyle changes. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with the American Heart Association in support of community health literacy.

Library Event Calendars

Want to know what else is happening in the Lee, Harnett or Chatham Library this semester? Keep an eye on the Lee and Harnett Library Events Calendar and Chatham Events Calendar for events that interest you!

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From The Supply Store

The new 2023 calendars are here. Come by and pick them up at the supply store if you are on the Lee Main Campus. Our hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday. If you are at another site, email me at jbogg112@cccc.edu and I will send them by courier. In stock now:

  • 3 x 3 refills, and some bases (holders)
  • 3 x 6 refills and some bases (holders)
  • 17 x 22 desk top
  • 8 1/2 x 11 paperback appointment books (limited amount)

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From The Bookstore

by Tyler Blake, Bookstore Manager

All rental books must be returned to the bookstore no later than Dec. 12.
We will be accepting rental books beginning on Nov. 28. If you have books that you purchased, you can bring them to the bookstore and we will try to buy them from you and give you cash. Many factors affect the value of your book, so you must bring them to the store in order to see what their value is.

December Bookstore hours, Dec. 1 - Dec. 16
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Winter Break Bookstore hours, Dec. 19 - Jan. 6
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Bookstore will be closed in observance of New Year's Day on Jan. 2.

January Back-to-School hours, Jan. 9 - Jan. 20
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Financial Aid Charge Dates
  • Charge dates begin on Jan. 1, online and end Jan. 20, in-store
  • Online ends on Jan. 19
  • The option to use Financial Aid funds will only be available on these dates.
  • You will receive an e-mail confirmation saying, "Your book is ready for pickup," and once we have processed your order, you will receive a 2nd email.
  • If you do not receive the 2nd email, your order has not been processed.
  • If you do no have financial aid funds available, your order will be canceled and you will be notified. Please confirm your financial aid funds with the Financial Aid office before placing your order to streamline the process.

Online book orders requested to be picked up at Lillington or Pittsboro will arrive in their locations about 24 hours after you receive the confirmation email. Lillington orders will be waiting for you in the bookstore. Pittsboro orders will be waiting for you in the main office.

Please have your Web Order # ready when you come to retrieve your books. The order number starts with 118600000 and ends with five unique digits. This number can be found in your confirmation emails at the top of the page.

Inclusive ACCESS Books

Digital Materials: will be available when you start your courses and be delivered to you automatically through Blackboard for most courses. Please see your instructors for specifics that apply to each section. If you would like to opt-out of your inclusive access digital textbook, you must email Wendy Cotten before Jan. 20. Opting out of the digital book will revoke your access and you will no longer be able to use the digital title.

Physical Materials: will be processed during the week of Jan. 2 - 6. You will receive an email when your material is ready for pickup and you can come to the store to retrieve your items. If you are in COS, BAR, ESTH, or MED Assisting, the books will be delivered to your classroom. If you would like to opt-out of your physical book, you must return the book in perfect condition before Jan. 20 or contact the bookstore before Jan. 20 if you have not picked your book up yet.

On Sale

See our new sweatshirt blanket! Great for chilly days and football games!

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PERSONNEL NOTES

Fantastic Facilitator

Brittney Goldston

The Onboarding and Success team would like to highlight a member of our college for their excellent work and volunteered time with New Student Orientation. For this month’s Fantastic Facilitator, we have selected Brittney Goldston!

We asked Brittney, “Why do you volunteer as a facilitator and why is it important to you?” Brittney answered, “I volunteer because I have always had a passion for helping others. New Student Orientation and Tech Bootcamp are important to participate in because you get to know the students and give them valuable information about the college.  I enjoy hearing about the program of study and why they picked CCCC.”

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OB Volunteers

by Harleigh Monaghan, Administrative Assistant

Medical Sonography is looking for OB volunteers for the spring semester. Please download here for details and dates. If you or someone you know are interested, I can be reached through email at hmona402@cccc.edu or phone at (919) 718-7489. Thank you!

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Welcome New Full-Time Employees!

Updates as of Oct. 31

  • Michele Gibson, Career Counselor
  • Jessica Gonzalez, Associate Director of Human Resources
  • Tracy Warren, A/C, Heating, Refrigeration and Welding Instructor

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ESL Instructor Needed

Central Carolina Community College is looking for an ESL instructor. If interested, please visit www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccccedu for details.

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Faculty Volunteers for Personal Training Needed

Faculty Volunteers for Personal Training Needed on Lee Main Campus for Spring 2023 Semester

The Health and Fitness Science students are in need of faculty and staff volunteers that wish to have 50-minute personal training sessions twice a week. Sessions would start Jan. 23 and last until April.

Sessions have to be at the Lee Main Campus and have to be during the typical student hours of 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Each volunteer would have the opportunity to construct SMART goals for training with their personal trainer, have a battery of pre- and post-tests conducted on their physical status as well as physical training sessions. This is a semester-long commitment between the volunteer and the student.

The commercial value of all of these services is over $1600 so each volunteer is obtaining this for free.

If interested, please contact Dr. Carl Bryan at cbryan@cccc.edu to reserve your spot. Thanks in advance for aiding these students in their HFS education and career endeavors.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

11/18 Greg Singleton
11/18 Edwin Thomas
11/21 Kevin Coleman
11/22 Fae Goodman
11/22 Ty Stumpf
11/23 Patricia Anderson
11/24 Darrius Bailey
11/26 Bianka Stumpf
11/28 Fred Staton Jr.
12/2 Jaime McLeod
12/3 Kelly Burton
12/5 Martin Haley
12/8 Lauren Pickens
12/8 Kaitlyn Schlein
12/8 Zan Thornton
12/9 Cynthia Price
12/14 Ginger Bartholomew
12/16 Danielle Bruner
12/18 Karen Weaver
12/19 Wendy Craig
12/19 Liza Guzman-Ramirez
12/19 Dianne Johnson
12/19 Nicholas Sullivan
12/20 Michael Parrish
12/20 Brian Simpson
12/21 Shateara Gilbert
12/22 Crystal Sanders
12/23 Maryann Aucompaugh
12/23 Anne O'Shaughnessy
12/24 Heather Willett
12/24 Devon Woodruff
12/27 Buzz E. Wilson
12/28 Katie Hall
12/29 Seth Buchanan
12/29 Derek Chester
12/29 Mike Spivey
12/29 Adam Wade
12/30 Darrell McLaurin

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

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News From The CCCC Family

We regret to inform you of the passing of Nicole Crissman's mom, Shirley Maddox Crissman, on Nov. 16. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m to noon at Swann Station Baptist Church, Sanford, with the funeral service following at noon. Burial will follow at Cameron Grove Cemetery. Please keep Nicole and family in your prayers.

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CCCC-BAY

Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

This is a great time of year to sell some things! CCCC-Bay is happy to post your items in Cougar Bytes. Send an email (photos would be great) to Cris Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu and we'll feature in next month's publication.

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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 Katydid

Cougar Pets

My name is Katydid!

If you are looking for a girl that likes to go-go-go, then look no further! Anytime is playtime with the right partner in crime. If you want to scratch my noggin', then I think I can make time for that as well. I cannot wait to see what we conjure up in my new home!

Katydid

Meet Starsky
Cougar Pets

My name is Starsky!

My current claim-to-fame is my unique voice. Sometimes I can be a little shy when meeting new people, but after a few belly rubs, I will be putty in your hands! I enjoy playing with toys and get along well with my other canine companions.

Starsky

See all of the adoptions, or rather Happy Tails of Cougar Pets.

All adoptable dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. They have regular dental cleanings, blood work, and physical exams. We pride ourselves on the care that our cats and dogs receive during their stay. Contact www.cougarpets.org for more information on our colony dogs and available cats.

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College Salon Services

The mission of the Barbering and Cosmetic Arts Department at CCCC is to provide quality education and learning experiences for Barbering and Cosmetic Arts students.

For this reason, all services are available to faculty and staff. Services are performed exclusively by students under the supervision of Barbering or Cosmetic Arts instructors.

See all Salon services and pricing.

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CONTRIBUTE

Contribute to Cougar Bytes

Send along your Cougar Bytes contributions about our wonderful faculty and staff! We welcome your images, staff and faculty successes, events, and shout-outs in each issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu or reach out directly to Cris Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu with any questions or suggestions.

Deadline for contributions is Dec. 12 by 5 p.m. for the next issue. Upcoming issues:

  • December 16
  • January 20
  • February 17

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The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will be published on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

Flashback to Cougar Bytes November 17, 2017.