Cougar Bytes for January 15, 2010
January 15, 2010
Volume III, Number 1
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- CCCC Holds Spring Open Registration
- CCCC REAL Program Graduates Entrepreneurs
- Investment in United Way Pays Off For Pam Riddle
- CCCC's Resident Marine Historian Consulted on Explosives Spill
- Exceptional CCCC Student Dies
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Be Part of the CCCC Lee Relay For Life Team 2010!
- Rescue A Sign
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
CCCC Holds Spring Open Registration
The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center was a busy place as students signed up for their spring semester classes during open registration. University transfer student Will Bridges (right), of Sanford, discusses taking some of his classes via the Internet with Bianka Stumpf, CCCC director of Distance Education.
Accounting student Ashley Desselle (right), of Cameron, Harnett County, works on her class schedule with instructor Drew Goodson during the college's spring open registration.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
CCCC REAL Program Graduates Entrepreneurs
Central Carolina Community College's REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) course held its fall graduation Dec. 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, in Sanford. The 16-week class, offered in partnership with N.C. REAL Enterprises, trains students to turn their ideas for a business into a feasible business plan.
The graduates were (front, left to right) Beth Hall, Aleida Hernandez, Jeremy Strothers, and Alex Benitez; with Lisa Chapman, CCCC vice president of Academic Affairs; Joni Pavlik, CCCC dean of Business and Media Technologies and Public Services; and Diane Kannarr, CCCC REAL, business and marketing instructor; back row, from left, Bob Joyce, Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce president; graduates Samantha Selix, Roshonda Peele, Elizabeth Crudup, and Brooke Paschal; and Dr. Bud Marchant, college president. At the graduation, but not pictured, were Malinda Todd, associate director of N.C. REAL Enterprises; Stelfanie Williams, CCCC vice president of Economic & Community Development; and Don Miller, GATE counselor for the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center.
Investment in United Way Pays Off For Pam Riddle
"I've always given to United Way," said Pam Riddle, tears streaming down her face when she realized she was the winner of a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt in the United Way of Lee County Automobile Giveaway 2010. Pam, who is an OST instructor on CCCC's Harnett County Campus, won the hard way, by being the last name left in the box in the reverse drawing. The drawing was open to all those who donated an hour's pay of their salary each month.
CCCC's Resident Marine Historian Consulted on Explosives Spill
When WRAL was reporting on the recent explosives spill at the state port in Morehead City, they knew whom to come to for clarification. Here's what Sal Mercogiliano, history instructor at CCCC and a former Merchant Marine, said about the PETN spill:
"It was fortunate that the PETN was in smaller drums and not one large container, which would have made an explosion more likely. It sounded more like an industrial accident, and unfortunately, that happens quite frequently with containers and the movement of cargo."
The port was closed and the area around the port was evacuated while the spill was contained and cleaned up. There were no injuries.
Exceptional CCCC Student Dies
Jeffress Allan Wells, 73, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Wells retired from a 42-year career with the Department of Agriculture in 1996. At the age of 71, he enrolled in the automotive restoration program at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford where he excelled as a dean's list student. His classmates and instructors are currently supporting him by working to complete his main project, the restoration of a 1946 Dodge business coupe.
Professional Development Opportunities
- The Atlantic Assessment Conference (formerly the NC State Undergraduate Assessment Symposium) is scheduled for April 11 - 12, in Cary, NC. The conference title is Collaboration in a Changing World. See the conference website for full details.
- If you are a woman administrator interested in advancement or you aspire to be an administrator, pencil in March 18, 2010 for the Woman Administrators in North Carolina Higher Education Conference. The half-day conference will be free of charge and held at NC State University in Raleigh, NC.
Be Part of the CCCC Lee Relay For Life Team 2010!
- Who: Interested CCCC Employees, Students, and their Families and Friends
*Note: This is not a Rotaract Club extension team this year, but a CCCC college-wide team for the Lee County event. - What: Relay For Life is a local, fun-filled, overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society.
- When: Begins Fri., May 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. through Sat., May 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (or as long as you can last)!
- Where: Lions Club Fair Grounds in Sanford (same venue as last year)
- How (during event): Teams gather at the track and walk laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Raffles, snacks, and games during the event help raise additional funds.
- Why: To raise awareness and money for a worthy cause while having fun! Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
- Cost: If you register before Feb. 16, 2010, only a $10 Registration Fee (which includes a t-shirt). Cancer survivors pay no fee.
Want to take part?
Please contact one of the team co-captains ASAP to become part of a wonderful team and effort
Bianka Stumpf bstumpf@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7470
Amanda Carter abcarter@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7515
CAN'T BE ON THE CCCC TEAM, BUT STILL WANT TO HELP?
If you can't be on a team, you can still support the cause. You can make monetary donations in any amount to the CCCC team via secure online donation http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10SA?team_id=590097&pg=team&fr_id=24617 or checks made payable to the American Cancer Society. Get the details from Bianka or Amanda.
You can also purchase a luminary in honor or memory of someone. These luminaries will line the track during the event and display your loved one's name. Notification cards can also be sent to let people know whom you've honored or remembered. Contact Bianka or Amanda if interested.
With your support CCCC can help find a cure!
Rescue A Sign
Thank you to everyone who placed a yellow "Register Now" sign at a location. Since these signs will be reused for future registration periods, please collect any sign(s) that you placed. If you spot a stray sign, please pick it up. Signs should be returned directly to the Marketing Department. If you are on the Sanford campus, please return signs to the Marketing House. If you are at another location, you may send the signs through the courier.
Thanks again to everyone that helped spread the word about registration.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Virginia Brown
Vocational/Technical Liaison
Back in 2007, the vocational technology programs presented the kind of challenge that the folks at CCCC can't resist: Jobs were abundant in the Engineering, Computer Information, Networking, and Machining technologies; however, the excellent programs in these fields offered by the college were under enrolled. An aggressive and innovative strategy was developed to spread the word.
Virginia Brown was hired early in 2008 to work with three part-time recruiters to address recruitment. She was the proud possessor of a brand new Masters of Arts degree in Community College Administration from Western Carolina University. Her undergraduate studies were at Blue Ridge Community College and UNC-Asheville. "I'm a product of the excellent community college system here in North Carolina," Virginia told us, "and a true believer in the value it brings to students."
Virginia was born and grew up in Chapel Hill. When she accepted her position here in Sanford, she tried commuting but recently bought a home in Sanford and has come to love it here. She shares her home and her life with Pudge, a cattle dog mix she adopted soon after arriving. She is a passionate Tarheel and an avid NASCAR fan and tells us that travel and sports have top priority in her leisure time.
Virginia and her recruiters range far and wide to bring the good news about CCCC's Vo-Tech programs to potential students. She talks about forming partnerships, networking, and making connections. She is particularly proud of their work with the S.T.E.M. program pilot project at East Lee Middle School in Sanford for students majoring in the fields of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. "We reach out to middle schoolers because we want to set their focus on technical fields as they move into high school," Virginia said.
CCCC's Adult High School and GED graduates are another target for the Vo-Tech recruiters. Participants in the Human Resource Development program are another audience. "We need to start from the beginning, educate these people about the value of community colleges, the promise of jobs inherent in our Vo-Tech programs, and the excellence of the instruction here," said Virginia. "We constantly look for innovative ways to bring our message to as broad an audience as possible."
While Virginia's job is to fill up the Vo-Tech classes, she says that their activities are synergistic with the college's other recruiting activities. "We are meticulous about steering potential students to the programs that are appropriate for their interests and abilities," she said, "So, we have a gratifying spillover into other areas at CCCC."
News From the CCCC Family
Mr. James Nathaniel Leonti, father of Preschool Director Angela Leonti, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The memorial service was held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home in South Hill, VA and Crematory with interment in Crestview Memorial Park with visitation one hour prior to service. Angela would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at 1706A Clearwater Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.
Mei Liao, Math Instructor, passed away December 29, 2009. Memorial services were held at Renaissance F.H in Raleigh, NC. Condolences can be sent to Lawrence and Lori Liao at 1936 Hornbeck Court, Raleigh, NC 27614.
I would like to let each and everyone know how much my family sincerely appreciates your kindness you have shown to us during our recent time of surgery and recovery. So many of you sent cards, food, monetary donations, donated leave time, and most importantly you continued to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. It has been a humbling experience to realize how many co-workers not only work beside you, but also stand beside you in troubled times. We are grateful for your generosity- Thank you! -Tommy & Christa Mashburn
The well wishes, thoughts, prayers, and cards have been sincerely appreciated. It was so nice and more than words can say. -S. L. Turner
Birthdays
| 1/15 | Andrew McMahan |
| 1/16 | Kelly Dehring |
| 1/16 | Mary Ann Gaster |
| 1/16 | Pam Riddle |
| 1/17 | Doris Dowdy |
| 1/18 | Amy Kennedy | 1/19 | Starlene Jackson |
| 1/19 | Edward Stumpf |
| 1/20 | George Clayton |
| 1/20 | Melissa Staley |
| 1/20 | Nellie Hill |
| 1/22 | Laurence Tipton |
| 1/24 | Richard Love |
| 1/24 | Lois Walker |
| 1/26 | Gary Thomas |
| 1/27 | Tina Godbey | 1/27 | Laura Musselwhite |
| 1/27 | Mark Hall |
| 1/28 | Johnny Shull | 1/29 | Lisa Duncan |
| 2/01 | James Wright |
| 2/02 | Tommie Foxx |
| 2/05 | Vickie Clark |
| 2/05 | Ellen Bland |
| 2/07 | Susan Poindexter |
| 2/08 | Elizabeth Budny |
| 2/12 | Roxann Granger |
| 2/14 | Gary Beasley |
| 2/14 | Barbara Campbell |
| 2/14 | Jerry Cornelison |
| 2/14 | Angela Rivera |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Jan. 28 - CCCC AEOP meeting, 12:00 noon, Sanford Campus
Feb. 1 - Administrative Staff Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Sanford Campus
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
- For Adoption: Cinnamon, a tortoiseshell kitten, female, six months old. Spayed, all shots, and tests. A petite beauty, true feline royalty. Contact Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668. For adoption by responsible person.