IN THIS ISSUE

WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

First Day!

Central Carolina Community College welcomes all of our students to the first day of fall semester classes! t's going to be an amazing semester.

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Practical Degree Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony

On July 11th, the Practical Degree Nursing Program had their pinning for 26 nursing graduates. The ceremony was held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center.

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VUB ASIST Training

CCCC and the Veterans Upward Bound Program recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) training free of charge. The training was offered to the VUB team, various CCCC staff and faculty, and select community partners, including some NC community college partners.

ASIST, a product of LIVINGWORKS, is a suicide prevention training. All of their trainings are research and evidenced based and has a structured curriculum. The two-day intensive training was a huge success with attendees having gained and broadened their skills in assisting individuals in crisis.

If you would like to learn about supporting individuals in crisis, or would like information on how to support our Military Affiliated population here at CCCC, please contact Jennifer Dillon, CCCC's Director of Military Affiliated Initiatives and the Upward Bound Program at 919-718-7561 or jdillon@cccc.edu.

Back Row: Officer Wade Genthe (Assistant Director of Security), April Raines (Education Navigator), Brian Post (Education Navigator and Juntos Advisor), Fred Staton Jr. (Associate Director, TRiO Student Support Services), Catherine Hildreth (ESL Instructor), Angie Estes (Veterans Affairs Coordinator), Davena Blair (Veterans Upward Bound Program Coordinator) Front Row: Sharjuan Burgos (ASIST Trainer), Holly Schofield (Psychology Instructor), Jennifer Dillon (Director, Military Affiliated Initiatives & Veterans Upward Bound Program)

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Second Biotechnology Networking Event

The CCCC Biotechnology program hosted its second Biotechnology Networking event at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center in Sanford, N.C., on Tuesday, July 30. This event included opportunities to network with CCCC BioWork / Bioprocess alumni and local Biotechnology industry professionals. The highlight of the event was an industry panel discussion on Career Strategies in Biotechnology.

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Back To School Celebration

Central Carolina Community College participated in a community collaboration with the Let's Do It Together Foundation, El Refugio, Lee County Schools, and other community partners for a Back-To-School event held at the CCCC Lee Main Campus. The event was designed to be more than just a distribution of school supplies. It aimed to connect families with a broad array of local resources, including educational workshops, health and wellness services, and a range of festive activities.

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New Faculty Orientation

New Faculty Orientation was held on Aug. 6-7. We welcomed our newest full-time faculty members to the CCCC community. Over the course of two days, participants engaged in sessions on faculty expectations, advising, and professional development opportunities. They also explored key policies, learned about available resources for both faculty and students, and discussed strategies for planning courses and integrating active and experiential learning.

From left to right: Regina Williams, CCR Math Specialist; Anna Humphrey, Math; Ashley Collins, ADN Nursing; Kelsey Jobe, Math; Chelsea Carpenter, Biology; Rosa Aguirre, Welding; and Kaylon Gault, Cosmetology.

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Wolfspeed Customized Training Partner

CCCC is proud to be Wolfspeed’s customized training partner for their new employees at the Siler City facility. Training takes place at the CCCC Siler City Center, conveniently located a few miles down the road from Wolfspeed’s new facility! An open house was held Wednesday, Aug. 14, where people could check out the new lab, learn about Wolfspeed careers, and CCCC programs!

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National Manufacturing Day

National Manufacturing Day was established by the Manufacturing Institute to expand knowledge about manufacturing careers and manufacturing's value to the United States.

Representatives from local industries (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties) will be on-site to showcase their company and products, present potential career opportunities, and increase manufacturing awareness. CCCC faculty and department chairs will also be on-site with program information related to careers in manufacturing.

We hope you will join us for this important event! Event details and the link to register are below.

Attendee registrations are due by Friday, Sept. 20. Register Today

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One-stop Accessibility to Complete Enrollment

To honor the many sacrifices from the events of September 11th, 2001, CCCC would like to recognize our students and employees who are, or have been, first responders, active military, and/or Veterans with FREE light morning refreshments. Stop by and see us, we want to honor your service!

When:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 8:30-10 a.m.

Where:

  • Lee Main Campus, between the Bell Welcome Center and the Library
  • Chatham Main Campus, in the front of Building #42
  • Harnett Main Campus, in front of the Miriello Building
  • CCCC's Emergency Services Training Center in Sanford, in front of the Center/main building

Are you looking for ways to support Military Affiliated faculty/staff, students, and their families here at CCCC? Consider donating to the Military Affiliated Initiatives fund. Your support helps to make events like this possible. To make a donation, simply access the QR Code below or contact Jennifer Dillon for assistance; jdillon@cccc.edu or 919-718-7561

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North Carolina Community College System Conference

The North Carolina Community College System Conference will be held Oct. 13-15 in Raleigh. Many faculty and staff have already expressed interest in attending this event, and the college would like to support participation to the extent our budget allows.

If you would like to attend the system conference, please complete the linked Google form to indicate your interest. https://forms.gle/5nanmv8XHvtpngnP6

The form link will remain open until Aug. 30, and earlier submissions will help us with budgeting and planning. The college will select attendees and communicate registration procedures by mid-September. Hope to see you there!

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Small Business Center YouTube Academy

It was a full house at the CCCC Small Business Center YouTube Academy on Aug. 20 where participants were busy practicing creating videos to promote their businesses. The event was being held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center in Sanford, N.C.

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Sonography OB Volunteers Needed

Sonography OB Volunteers Needed

When: Wednesdays, Aug. 28 - Nov. 20 from 2-3 p.m.

Requirements:
- Must be between 22 weeks and 32 weeks gestation
- Have a note from your OB provider stating that you have had an 18-week complete anatomy ultrasound without complications
- Sign a consent form on arrival to the Medical Sonography Department
- Understand that participating as a volunteer is to benefit the sonography student’s training

Additional Information:
- As a courtesy, the student will try to take a few pictures, time permitting.
- We will allow one visitor to accompany the volunteer.
- If COVID-19 constraints are in place, no visitor will be allowed to accompany.

Please contact Christy Jones at cjones@cccc.edu or 919-718-7227

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2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education

Congratulations to Angie Estes, Veterans Affairs Coordinator at CCCC, who has been named one of 31 outstanding individuals with the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education award by Military Friendly®.

This prestigious recognition celebrates those who go above and beyond in advocating for the advancement and success of student veterans in higher education. See story at: www.militaryfriendly.com/press-release/vcoy-edu

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CCCC REGULARS

WWGP Radio

Thanks to WWGP Radio and Margaret Murchison (right) for hosting Andrew McMahan (left), CCCC's EARTh Center Executive Director, on Aug. 21. Learn more about the EARTh Center at earthcntr.org.

Thanks to WWGP Radio and Margaret Murchison (left) for hosting Adam Wade (right), Central Carolina Community College Dean of Student Onboarding & Success, on Aug. 5.

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Foundation

Quarterly Update for the Foundation

Golf Classics

The CCCC Foundation 35th Annual Lee County Golf Classic will be held on Sept. 18th at Sanford Golf Course! Proceeds of the tournament help fund scholarships and support other needs of the college.

Campus Support

The Foundation continues to assist Faculty/Staff with departmental needs and requests. Please contact Abby Walker if you would like to discuss ways the Foundation can help you and your department!

Recently, the Foundation helped support the following requests:

  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program
  • Career Community T-shirts
  • Employee Drone Training Professional Development Sessions
  • New Faculty Orientation
  • Department Chair Summit
  • Cougar Champion of the Month Awards
  • Annual Employee Awards
  • “Let’s Do It Together” Back to School Event
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Information & Planning Conference
  • Global Perspectives through the Narratives of Ireland course for students
  • Student Learning Division luncheon
  • Student Onboarding & Success/New Student Orientation & New Student Programs

It’s not too late to donate to the 2024 Campus Fund Drive! Your continued support is greatly appreciated! To date, YOU helped raise over $18,000 for the 2024 CFD! THANK YOU!

Awards

The Foundation has awarded over $4,700 in student emergency funds since June!
The Foundation has awarded over $26,000 in Summer 2024 scholarships!

Five new scholarships were established during the quarter:

  • Galloway Ridge Employee – All Programs
  • JJ Cuff Memorial – Veterans
  • Howard Tiano Memorial – Sustainable Agriculture
  • First Health “First Futures” – Health Sciences
  • Lee County Sloan Scholars – Future Teachers

Community Support

  • The Foundation received $2,000 from Food Lion for the McSwain Cougar Market and $2,500 from United Way for Dream Keeper Harnett & Lee student emergency needs.
  • The college's Emergency Services Training Center received a donation of a Spartan Fire Engine from Dunn Emergency Services through the CCCC Foundation for student training purposes.

Thank you for your support of the Foundation.
We make a difference because of YOU!

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News From The Library

by Jessica Thomas, Lee Main Campus Library Programming Assistant

Lee and Harnett Highlights

Words on Wheels @ LMC
Date/Time: Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.

Words on Wheels returns to the CCCC Lee Campus! Jessica, Elaine, and Morgan will be taking the "Words on Wheels" cart to Lee Main Campus faculty and staff offices. From YA and graphic novels to popular fiction and nonfiction, there's a little bit of something for everyone!

Words on Wheels @ HMC
Date: Sept. 9

Morgan will be out and about on campus to bring the library to you! Have questions? Want Morgan to stop by your office with books? Email Morgan Pruitt at mpruitt@cccc.edu. Be sure that you have your ID card so that you can check out books!

Gentle Stretching at HMC for Faculty & Staff
Date/Time: Sept. 10 at Noon

Join Morgan in Miriello 135 (multi-purpose room) at Harnett Main Campus for 30 minutes of gentle stretching. This time is a chance to get up from your desk and move around a little. All stretching will be gentle and can be modified or skipped based on preference! Questions? Email Morgan Pruitt at mpruitt@cccc.edu.

Reading Recommendations

Need help finding the perfect book to read? Morgan Pruitt can help find titles that match your tastes based on your favorite authors and literary genres. Fill out this form to get book recommendations catered just for you! You will receive your personalized list via email within 2-3 workdays. If you have any questions, please contact Morgan at mpruitt@cccc.edu.

Chatham Community Library Highlights

Closed for Labor Day
Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2

"Oasis Spaces" Exhibit
During the month of August

"Oasis Spaces" is a traveling exhibit created by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission. Eight vibrant panels showcase images of business owners, travelers, and historic and present-day images of North Carolina Green Book sites. Over 300 businesses in North Carolina were listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book which was published between 1936 and 1966. The exhibit highlights a complex statewide network of business owners and Green Book sites that allowed African American communities to thrive, and that created “oasis spaces” for African American travelers.

Author Event: Marjorie Hudson
Date/Time: Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.

Join us as local author Marjorie Hudson discusses her novel Indigo Field. Copies of the book will be available for sale by the author after the program.

Policy Changes

Chatham Community Library patrons may now check out up to 50 items at one time, with no limit on the number of new items, and materials will automatically renew twice. Patrons may place up to 10 holds at a time, and items will be held for pickup for seven days. Accounts will be blocked for fines over $15 (up from $5). Faith IDs are now accepted as a valid form of photo identification. Visit our website to see a complete list of policy changes.

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 Institutional Research

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David S. Heesacker Publication Corner

Professor David S. Heesacker provided his commentary on an article in Wallethub, General Liability Insurance for Small Businesses Read the full article here.

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Informative Forms

Personnel Move form: This form will help you move from one place to another in CCCC.

Inventory Move form: Not to be confused with the Personnel Move form above, this is used when moving "stuff." Whether moved, reused, or recycled, this form serves as the starting point.

Project Approval form: This Etrieve form is for projects involving substantial investment in planning, labor, and/or materials. Examples include interior renovations, adding/removing plumbing or electrical infrastructure; permanent wall-mounting of fixtures/equipment; room re-purposing, etc.

 

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COUGAR PETS

Cougar Pets

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.


Cougar Pets

Meet Venus

My name is Venus. I am a quiet and laid-back girl that can be shy at first, but after warming up to you I am very sweet. I like to spend most of my time looking out the window and playing with my toys - especially the ones that make a crinkling noise! I also enjoy watching "cat TV" and try to catch the mice on the screen.

Venus

Cougar Pets

Meet Button

My name is Button. I am a sweet little guy who is always excited to go on a walk. I love to play with toys, enjoy snuggling with my people, and like long naps in the sun. I am nervous about strangers and loud noises but gain some confidence with the help of yummy treats. I love to be where my people are. Come meet me today!

Button

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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PERSONNEL NOTES

New Employees and Position Changes

Updates as of August 1

Welcome and Congratulations!

July New Employees

  • Patricia DeAnda-Likes - Administrative Operations Assistant
  • Gavin Nelson - Records Assessment Specialist

July Position Changes

  • Megan Burgess - Executive Director, Secondary Partnerships

July Office Moves

  • Kevin Pearson - LMC, Hockaday Hall, Office 45

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

Happy Birthday
to all of you!

8/23 Shavonda Chance
8/24 Gregg Parr
8/25 Kevin Pearson
8/26 Jennifer Dillon
8/26 Tarrell Pugh
8/26 Nathan Stevens
8/27 Rebekah Waters
8/28 Becky Finken
8/31 Robert Hammond
9/1 Kristin Turner
9/2 Tiffany Breindel
9/5 W.C. Genthe
9/7 Brian Bridgers
9/7 Britt Hunt
9/8 Karen Minter
9/9 Brian Hurd
9/10 Pamela Fincher
9/11 Allison Haire-Burris
9/11 Penny Shoun
9/12 Glenn Shearin
9/13 Darren Fincher
9/13 David Flatley
9/13 Yunqui Song
9/13 Wesley Womack
9/14 Anita Green
9/17 Kelvin Hunt
9/18 Austin Simmons
9/18 Lisa Ziblay
9/19 William Hunt
9/20 Juanita Carter
9/21 Leigh Beam
9/21 Jimmie Boggs
9/21 Brenda Grubb
9/21 Chrishinda Horton
9/22 Richard Gillespie
9/22 Stormy Mascitelli
9/22 Donald Miller
9/23 April Hammonds
9/23 Junious Surles
9/23 Aspen Taylor
9/23 Ben R. Thomas Jr.
9/24 John Ainsworth
9/24 David Baker
9/24 Joel Oldham
9/24 Sarah Tart
9/25 Jessica Scott
9/25 Liz Wicker
9/26 Kelly Brucker
9/26 Denise Martin
9/27 Lora Long
9/27 Cesar Villalta
9/28 Julie Francis
9/30 Emma Belcher
9/30 Jason Springer

If you prefer not to be listed or if your name does not appear as you'd like, please email Cris Oliver.

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Calendars 2024

Download the 2024 CCCC Pay Dates

Download the 2024 CCCC Holiday Calendar

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Biltmore Deal is Back!

Take advantage of fantastic deals on last-minute summer travel destinations, home party hosting essentials, and more! See the attached for tickets at work savings and Biltmore.

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News From The CCCC Family

We are sad to announce that former CCCC employee John Keso passed away on Aug. 4. John was our FA Director in the mid 1990s as well as our VA Counselor. Read more about John or leave any condolences at on Legacy.

Please keep Laura Musselwhite, Executive Assistant to VP of Student Services, in your thoughts as her father passed away on Sunday, July 28. Please also keep her mother, Ann Griffin, in your thoughts as well. She retired from CCCC as Registrar in 2001. Read more about Mr. Griffin or leave any condolences at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Former CCCC employee Jane Womble Tripp passed away on Tuesday, July 23. Please keep Mrs. Tripp's family in your thoughts. Share your thoughts at Smith-Buckner Funeral Home.

Former CCCC employee Henry Bruce Jackson passed away on Monday, July 24. Please keep Mr. Jackson's family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Read more about Mr. Jackson or leave your condolences at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

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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.

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CCCC-BAY

Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

Are you cleaning out your garage this summer? CCCC-Bay is happy to post any unwanted items in Cougar Bytes. Send an email (photos would be great) to Cris Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu and we'll feature in the next publication.

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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. Submit your contributions to Cris Oliver in Marketing at coliver@cccc.edu.

Deadline for contributions is Sept. 16 (Monday) by 5 p.m. for the next issue. Upcoming issues will be published on the following days:

  • Sept. 20
  • Oct. 18
  • Noc. 15
  • Dec. 20

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