IN THIS ISSUE:

WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

CCCC Fall Registration Looking Good

by Ken Hoyle, Vice President of Student Services

The college held Fall Semester open registration Aug. 19 at the campuses in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. By the close of the day, 4,276 students had enrolled. That number is comparable to enrollment by the end of late registration in fall 2008. Late enrollment and add/drops are continuing.

Robin Kohanowich

Robin Kohanowich (left), Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, speaks with enrolling student Ramsey Van Veen, of Chatham, during registration at the Chatham Campus. Ramsey is working on his university transfer program. Andrew McMahan (back, left), Biofuels Coordinator, speaks with an unidentified student about that program.

Heather McCracken

Heather McCracken (left), AR/CR Specialist, assists James Jones to register for classes at the college's Harnett County Campus. James is a former student returning to take Machining Technology.

Gracie Leak

Gracie Leak (right), of Lee County, counsels with adviser Nancy Wiser, Early Childhood Instructor, about Early Childhood classes during registration at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, Lee County Campus.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza

This link provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students, faculty, and staff of institutions of higher education during the 2009-2010 academic year.

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/institutions/guidance/

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CCCC Board Elects New Members and Officers

Central Carolina Community College's Board of Trustees swore in two new and five reappointed members for four-year terms during its July 29 meeting at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. The board also elected its 2009-2010 officers.

Two chairmen of county boards of commissioners now serve on the board: George Lucier, of Chatham, and Tim McNeill, of Harnett.

Bobby Powell, of Sanford, was re-elected as chairman of the board. He is a retired golf professional and former head PGA professional, club manager, and superintendent at Sanford Golf Course. Powell, who was appointed by the governor, has served on the board 16 years and is now in his third year as chairman.

"This board is a pleasure to work on because it makes policy that allows the people at the college to do their jobs well," Powell said.

Frances Warner, of Lemon Springs, was elected vice chairman. She is a retired postmaster of Lemon Springs and has served on the board since 1999. The Lee County Board of Commissioners appointed her to the board.

"I consider it an honor and privilege to serve on the board," Warner said. "I love education and serving others. There's no better place to be at this time."

The two new trustees are George Lucier and Ophelia Livingston. Reappointed members are Dr. Tracy Hanner, R.V. Hight, Tim McNeill, Clem Medley, and Doug Wilkinson Jr.

Trustees

Board members are (front, from left) Dr. Tracy Hanner, of Bear Creek; Clem Medley, of Dunn; William Wilson, Ophelia Livingston, who is new to the board, and Doug Wilkinson Jr., all of Sanford; Vice Chairman Frances Warner, of Lemon Springs; Julian Philpott and John Bonardi Jr., both of Sanford; and student representative Tanya Haislip, of Cameron; (behind Hanner) Dr. Bud Marchant, CCCC president; (back row, from left) R.V. Hight, of Sanford; Tim McNeill, of Cameron; Jan Hayes, Chairman Bobby Powell, Ed Garrison, and Tony Lett, all of Sanford; and George Lucier, of Pittsboro, who is new.

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20th Annual Golf Classic

The CCCC Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Classic is a great way to have fun and help at the same time. The event takes place on Wednesday, September 23, at the Sanford Golf Course. Proceeds will be used to help provide scholarships and other financial assistance. Last year, the Foundation assisted more than 200 deserving students at CCCC. There is still plenty of time to register. Click on this link for more information and a copy of the registration form.
http://www.cccc.edu/homepageDetails/golf2009/golfBrochure.pdf.

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Fundraiser Scheduled for Kidney Transplant

by Christa Kelly Mashburn, Business Services Coordinator

Mashburn Family

A fundraiser has been scheduled to help with medical expenses for kidney transplant recipient, Tommy Mashburn (Christa's husband). A meal consisting of BBQ, green beans, slaw, a roll, and dessert will be sold for $7, which you can eat in or take out. Orders for delivery of 10 plates or more can also be arranged. A cake sale will be held inside the Broadway Community Center. A drawing for a raffle prize will take place at 2:00 p.m. Contact Phil Kelly at (919) 770-5609 for more information.

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Verizon Gives State Employees A Discount

by Crete Smith, Accounts Payable Specialist

Verizon offers 20% discount on monthly bill and phone accessory items. All you have to do is take in your pay stub. The CCCC badge does not indicate that one is a State of North Carolina Employee, but the pay stub does.

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Summer Music Festival Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Sanford/Lee County

Boys & Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County needs everyone's financial support! There will be a music festival on September 26 with proceeds going to the club. This is a great organization that supports more than 300 children a day in Lee County. The Boys & Girls Club gives these kids a place to go during the summer and after school. Through the staff and volunteers, programs are offered for tutoring, pregnancy prevention, and striving for the best. The Club also provides a nourishing meal that some children may not get at home. Due to state budge cuts, the Boys & Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County is in great financial need. This event should be a lot of fun! Please get your friends together and go!! If you are not able to attend, a donation is always appreciated.

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Date Changed for Constitution Day Event

by Dr. Anthony Harrington, History Instructor

The Constitution Day event, titled "American Symbols 2," has been moved to Tuesday, September 15, at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Room 9206, Science Building, Lee Campus. There was a conflict September 17 with All Personnel Day. So, put the new date on your calendar: Tuesday, September 15, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 9206.

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Jazz Improvisation Classes

by Dr. Gregg Gelb, Humanities Instructor

Beginning soon! Two sessions of Jazz Improvisation with Dr. Gregg Gelb are being offered this fall. One session begins Sept. 1 and is every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Marsh Woodwinds in Raleigh.

The other session will be held on alternate Saturday afternoons, beginning Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the multi purpose room of Central Carolina Community College's Pittsboro campus.

Each session consists of seven classes and is open to any age and any instrument. For more information and registration go to www.ggjazz.com

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Publication Update

Dr. Anthony Harrington, History Instructor in the Department of Social Science and Wellness, contributed some writings this summer while teaching three classes for CCCC on line. Dr. Harrington submitted guest columns to the Sanford Herald on the death of analog Channel 5 in Raleigh and the birth of digital Channel 5; and a personal reflection of the death of Walter Cronkite, former CBS Evening News anchorman.

Other contributions, included an update or a writing in Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, of the history of the following radio stations: WUAW Erwin, WDCC Sanford, WWGP Sanford, WFJA Sanford, WXKL Sanford, WEEB Southern Pines, WLLN Lillington, WFNC Fayetteville, and WFAY Fayetteville. Dr. Harrington did an internship at WFAY and worked at WEEB, WLLN, and WUAW. Dr. Harrington did his training at WDCC in 1976-1977. The other stations Dr. Harrington listened to as a teenager or even today. To read the histories, just type the station name and city of origin in your web browser, look for the Wikipedia citation, click on it, and you are there.

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COUGAR CUISINE

College Subway Open For New Academic Year

by Jan Rider, Director of Business Services

The College Subway, located on the Lee Campus, has some new offerings for the new academic year. Fresh-brewed coffee can brighten your morning and goes well with a hot, toasted breakfast sandwich. In addition to their freshly baked bread, you can build your sandwich on a croissant, bagel, or flatbread. This year you can also get a toasted bagel and cream cheese. Cinnamon buns and a variety of muffins are also available.

The College Subway features everything available at all Subway sites plus some specific CCCC specials. Each day, a fresh value meal is featured, which includes a 6-inch sub, 21-ounce fountain drink and a bag of chips or two cookies. The daily 6-inch specials are (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.):

Creamy garden broccoli and cheese soup will be served daily along with a second soup-of-the-day. Mondays, it will be the spicy chicken tortilla, a low-fat, tasty soup. Tuesdays, rosemary chicken and dumpling soup will be featured; Wednesdays, creamy potato and bacon; Thursdays, home-style vegetable beef, and Fridays, roasted chicken noodle. Chili, as well as other hearty offerings, will be served as the weather cools down. For a change, try one of Subway's personal pizzas or a fresh salad.

Remember to use Subway for your catered events. A platter of freshly baked cookies is always a treat for afternoon meetings!

The college Subway is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. It is closed during class breaks and holidays. Credit cards are welcome.

PERSONNEL NOTES

Cougar Profile

Dr. T. Eston (Bud) Marchant

Dr. T. Eston (Bud) Marchant
President, Central Carolina Community College

August 17, 2009, marks the anniversary of Dr. Bud Marchant's first year as CCCC's fifth president. In this short time, he has become the public face of the college, a smiling presence at a broad range of community and college events, including his personal favorite, presenting diplomas at the graduation ceremonies. He was the unanimous selection of the college's board of trustees and the top choice of three names submitted to the State Board of Community Colleges on June 13, 2008, for its approval as possible choices.

"I am thrilled at the opportunity," Dr. Marchant said of his selection. "Central Carolina Community College has such a long and great history in service to the community and in workforce development. It's exciting to be chosen as president."

He came to Central Carolina Community College from his position as vice president for Educational Affairs at Piedmont Technical College, a multi-county college in South Carolina. His educational career includes K-12 teaching and administration as well as community and technical college administrative positions in North and South Carolina. He also brings a strong understanding of the relationship between community colleges and their business communities, having served four years as the chief executive officer for the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce in Beaufort, S.C.

"From the beginning, I saw that CCCC was a good fit - multi-campus, quality, innovation," he said. "I was fascinated to see how many campuses it has and its commitment to bring education to its communities. I was also familiar with its reputation for excellence and innovation. I love the idea of quality instruction and service to the community, and being on the cutting edge. The people I've met have reinforced the notion that Central Carolina Community College is a special place and is well-respected in the community."

When we spoke to Dr. Marchant recently on the occasion of his first anniversary at CCCC, it was clear that his initial enthusiasm for his job has grown. "Every day I learn what an impressive place this is," he told us. "It is a very complicated place, so diverse, with a primary focus on what is good for the students and for the community."

"We are the community's college," Dr. Marchant said. "We are the front door for economic opportunity in the community, the college for people to gain skills in technology and other vocational training or prepare for university transfer. The college can never lose sight of the fact that we are here to prepare people for the workforce, to provide training so that people can go out and provide for themselves. It is vital for a community college to play that role and play it well."

Dr. Marchant believes that the most challenging task facing the college right now is maintaining its level of excellence in the context of a shrinking budget and increasing enrollment. He views his role as facilitator-in-chief. "Everywhere I go in the college, I find capable people wholly committed to what they are doing. My job is to make sure they have the support and the tools to make it happen."

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News From the CCCC Family

Larry Thomas, brother of John Thomas (Groundskeeper/Lee), passed away on Tuesday, August 11. The funeral services were held on August 13 at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway. Burial was at Southside Baptist Church in Broadway. You may remember John and family with a card/note at 241 Holly Springs Church Road, Broadway, NC 27505.

"My family and I would like to thank you for your many acts of kindness and your prayers during the death of my mother-in-law. Please continue to remember us in your prayers. Thanks again." Faye Stephenson and family

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Birthdays

Birthday Cake
8/21 Landis Phillips
8/22 Diane Kannarr
8/22 Phillip Ashe
8/26 Crystal Baker
8/29 Robin Walker
9/02 Lisa Knight
9/03 Ben Rankin
9/06 Teresa Cameron
9/10 Bobby Sharpe
9/10 James Quesenberry
9/11 Mark Marand
9/12 Glenn Shearin
9/12 Tamara Clarey
9/12 Patrick Williams
9/13 David Flatley
9/14 Anita Green
9/16 Pam Mantia
9/17 Kelvin Hunt
9/18 Mitchell Million
9/19 Sylvester (S.L.) Turner
9/19 Katherine McDonald
9/19 Patricia Denton
9/19 Bill Tyson
9/19 Bobby Wicker
9/19 Robert Daniels
9/20 Janice Pope
9/21 Judy Herndon
9/21 Jimmie Boggs
9/24 Leigh Beam
9/24 Michael Cheek
9/24 Eileen Harrington
9/24 Joel Oldham
9/24 Cecilia Pate
9/24 Karen Walton
9/25 Fred Thomas
9/25 Elizabeth Wicker
9/25 Jamee Siffler
9/27 Margaret Woodruff
9/28 Sue McNeill
9/28 Markita McCrimmon
9/29 Robin Gusman
9/29 William Edwards

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Planner

Aug. 21 - Third Friday Art Walk, Siler City, 6:00 p.m.-9 p.m.

Aug. 24 - First day of classes, fall semester

Sept. 7 - Labor Day Holiday

Sept. 10 - ESTC Open House, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 - Constitution Day presentation, "American Symbols 2" on Lee Campus, 3:00 p.m.

Sept. 17 - All Personnel Meeting, Civic Center, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 23 - 20th Annual Golf Classic, CCCC Foundation, Sanford Golf Course

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

CCCC-Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need, and a very responsive audience for pet adoption. Our deadline for CCCC-Bay ads is 9:00 a.m. Thursdays.

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COUGAR BITE-BACKS

Compliments, Complaints, Comments

Have something you would like to get off your chest? Send your letters and your news to marketing@cccc.edu. The editors reserve the right to select what will be printed and to edit material to fit the space available.

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