Cougar Bytes for July 14, 2011

4CNC Is On The Air

Central Carolina Community College Broadcast Production Technology students (from left) Randy Miller, of Chatham County, and Josh Kindle, of Cumberland County, check out the computer control panel for the college's new television channel, 4CNC, with Kassie Lyles, the college's television instructor. CCCC has launched the newest television channel in the area, 4CNC, in partnership with Lee County. The county is allowing the college to operate and provide programming for its educational access channel on Charter Communications. The channel will carry coverage of both the county and college. The broadcast students receive real-world experience in creating programming and operating a channel - training that will benefit them in future education as well as in their career. 4CNC can be seen on Charter channel 105 for digital signal or channel 129 for cable box feed. It can also be seen at the college's web site, www.cccc.edu, On the home page, click on "4CNC: Learn More" and then, "You Can Watch Live Online!" You must have a Windows Media Player or WMP plug-in to see it.

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July 23 Kickoff Event Has Something For Everyone

by Crystal Smith, Business Services Assistant and Internal Graphic Designer

Are you ready to have fun? CCCC's 50th Anniversary Kickoff event features live local bands, The FOG Blues and The Souls. In addition, there is a jam-packed schedule of free, family-friendly activities including children's arts and crafts, an antique vehicle display, martial arts, face painting, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Get your team together and enter the Cornhole tournament. You can find the entry form on the CCCC website.

There will be food in all forms at the event. You can sample the specialties of the area's best restaurants at A Taste of Counties (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee), and local vendors will be on hand selling all your favorite snacks and beverages.

This event will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center. Volunteers are still needed to assist on the day of the event and for clean-up on Sunday morning. Sign up on the CCCC website at http://www.cccc.edu/50years/
VolunteerSignup/.

The Fort Bragg-based All American Freefall Team, which represents the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, will perform a jump during the event.

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Anthony Harrington Purchases First Jerry Miller Print

by Emily Hare, Associate Director, CCCC Foundation

Dr. Anthony Harrington was the first person to purchase a Jerry Miller print! He bought an 11X14 framed print and received number 3/150. Jerry Miller note cards and pen and ink drawings are still available. We now have a supply in the Foundation office in case anyone would like to drop by and take a look. If you have ordered prints or note cards, please stop by the Foundation office and pick them up. Make checks payable to CCCC Foundation. To order, click here to download the form (Word Document .docx), complete the form and email it as an attachment to ehare@cccc.edu. If you prefer to pre-order by phone, contact Emily Hare at (919) 718-7230.

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Teens "On the Brink of Greatness"

by Russell Ingram, Youth Program Coordinator, Triangle South Workforce Development Board

The Summer Youth Rally held on June 27 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center drew nearly 200 young adults from Chatham, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson counties. They came together to share ideas and best practices, identify resources, and collect information on education, career, and training opportunities. The goals of the event were to help these young people find solutions to the critical issues that affect their everyday lives.

Co-sponsored by Triangle South Workforce Development Board, Lee County Youth and Family Services, Chatham County JobLink Center, and Central Carolina Community College, the Youth Rally featured speakers and interactive workshops especially designed to appeal to youths between the ages of 14 and 21. Rosalind Cross, Interim Director of Triangle South Workforce Development Board, wishes to thank the many members of CCCC's faculty and staff who worked hard to make this event an outstanding success.

Christopher (Play) Martin, former rapper and motivational speaker at the Youth Rally with Theresa Cry, Director of Organizational & Professional Development and Russell Ingram, Youth Program Coordinator.

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Robin Kohanowich Contributes Chapter To New Book

Fields of Learning: The Student Farm Movement in North America, edited by Laura Sayer and Sean Clark, is a guide to the history and current condition of student farms on over one hundred campuses throughout the United States and Canada. Chapter Nine, "Central Carolina Community College (1995), Growing New Farmers" is the story of CCCC's Sustainable Agriculture Program, written by Robin Kohanowich, Sustainable Farming Coordinator. Publication date for the book was July 1, 2011 by the University Press of Kentucky.

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Personnel Updates

Zena Harvley-Felder retired on June 30th. Zena was Coordinator for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Celia Hurley, VP of Institutional Advancement told us, "Zena took a QEP that was on paper and brought it to life over the past three years. She brought focus, organization, and good humor to the position. She was a talented and dedicated QEP Coordinator. She will be missed."

Janet Crossgrove Hart has joined the Institutional Advancement department as Coordinator of Accreditation & QEP effective July 11, 2011. Janelle has experience with program accreditation, project management, and institutional research. She holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology and a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Her most recent position was as an assistant professor at Ohio Northern University.

Jerry Smith retired from the Maintenance Department on June 30th. He's shown here completing his favorite task one last time, cleaning the fountain in the courtyard. Jerry worked for CCCC for 16 years.

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Foundation News

by Diane Glover, Foundation Executive Director

A new endowment has been established: The Merritt B. Robinson Memorial Scholarship for Business Technologies. The scholarship fund was established by Burdette Robinson to honor his father, who worked at the college from 1970 until his retirement in 1994, serving as the long-time dean of Occupational Education and Curriculum Planning.

The Foundation's 22nd Golf Classic is scheduled for September 21 at the Sanford Municipal Golf Course. Please let us know if you would like to enter a team or if you would just like to volunteer on the day of the tournament.

The Foundation will be inducting new officers at our July 19th quarterly board meeting to be held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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News From the Office of Alumni Relations

by Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs, and Alumni Relations

CCCC Alumni Association Interest Meetings For college employees only! Flyer is attached!

Alumni Employees are invited to discuss ideas about beginning an Alumni Association at CCCC.

RSVP Online by clicking here.

Meeting Dates/Locations:

• Harnett Campus - August 15, 11-11:45 a.m.
  Room 128 Miriello Building
• Lee Campus - August 15, 3-3:45 p.m.
  Room 9105 Science Building
• Chatham Campus - August 16, 10-10:45 a.m.
  Room 108 Building 2

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Green Central - Course Resources For The Coming Year!

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

In January of 2011, one hundred fifty six faculty members participated in the CCCC sustainability in the curriculum survey. This survey was part of our project to assess sustainability in the curriculum and determine how instructors were integrating sustainability concepts into classes. The response was impressive. Over 50% of faculty surveyed integrate sustainability concepts into their courses, and in many cases use sustainability as course outcomes measures. Another 12% plan to start integrating sustainability this coming academic year. The breadth of curriculum programs integrating sustainability issues was also impressive, from nursing to economics to motorcycle mechanics.

A great resource for many programs is the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization's website dedicated to The UN Decade for Education in Sustainable Development. Instructors will find an impressive array of curriculum resources including student activities, web resources, glossaries, student and faculty journals, and intensive support for faculty's professional development for each module. The broad topics of sustainability include an introduction to sustainability issues, public health, environmental policies, culture and religion, and women's development issues. Check out this valuable resource, it can add a little or a lot to your future courses. Please let me know if this is a helpful resource and how you used it. Remember, I am always available to assist any faculty member in finding resources for your classes. http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/TLSF/decade/
uncomESD_FS.htm

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Amanda Carter "Bugged" By Blackboard

by Bianka Rhodes Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

Amanda Carter, Distance Education Coordinator, was recently recognized as a "Bug on the Run" by Blackboard, Inc. Amanda has been a piloting member of the Blackboard "Bug Squad." The squad is made of e-learning professionals across the globe that collaborate to find and fix "bugs" in the popular learning management system. To be recognized, Amanda recently contributed the most votes, comments, and activity on issues, and the company took note of her valuable contribution by awarding her a certificate and a bug for her desk. Join us in congratulating her on the admittedly funny title "Bug on the Run." Behind the laughs, however, is a commitment to working with faculty and students to ensure e-learning works for them.

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Medical Benefit for Bailee Edwards

by William Edwards, Basic Skills Instructor

My niece, Bailee Edwards, daughter of Kyle and Misty Edwards, was born on March 4, 2011 with severe gastrointestinal deficits. At the age of one day, Bailee underwent major surgery and remains in the hospital fighting for survival. Bailee's friends and family have organized a medical benefit for her:

• 4-Man Superball Golf Tournament
• Quail Ridge Golf Course
• Saturday, July 23, 2011
• Shot gun start at 8:30 a.m.
• $50.00 per player
• Lunch will be served following the tournament.

Please contact me at wedwards@cccc.edu for registration forms.

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

We are featuring two adult male beagles this month, Barry and Beau. The animals waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC vet tech facility are healthy, have all their shots and have been spayed/neutered. They are ready to love you.

Barry

Beau

Barry and Beau share the charm and goofiness that makes their breed so lovable. Barry is Mr. Congeniality and has never met a person he couldn't love. Beau is a little bit shyer but is a charmer when he gets to know you. Either dog would fit into almost any household and make a wonderful addition to the family. Beau would be an ideal companion for someone who lives alone or a senior.

Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com/index.html for more information and pictures of pets available for adoption. Call 919.718.7465 or email jloftis@cccc.edu if you want to adopt.

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Cougar Profile

Nancy Robinson
Veterinary Medical Instructor, Lead

As the college revs up to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we thought it would be appropriate to visit its past through the eyes of a long time employee. This year marks Nancy Robinson's 40th year teaching in the Veterinary Medical Technology program. Her CCCC roots go deep: Nancy holds two degrees from this institution, an A.A.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology and an A.A.S. in General Education. Nancy also earned a B.H.S. from Campbell University.

On a more personal note, Nancy met and married a young instructor at CCCC in 1974. Her husband, Wayne, is now Vice President of Administrative Services at the school. Nancy and Wayne have two children, a son, Daniel, and a daughter, Jennifer. They are the proud grandparents of a four-year-old boy and a four-month-old girl. The Robinsons live at the edge of Sanford on 23 acres that represent just about everything they want in life: beauty, serenity, and plenty of room for Nancy's horses.

When we asked Nancy to what she attributes the nationwide recognition of CCCC's Vet Med program, she credited Dr. J.C. Brown, the first head of the program, with establishing a high standard of excellence that has endured to this day. She remembers her student days under Dr. Brown vividly: "He terrified us and inspired us," she said. "None of us ever forgot what he taught us."

Nancy reminisced about the early days, both as a student here and as a young teacher. "You knew everybody's name," she said, "It was a close knit family." Nancy recalls the Sanford campus when it contained only one building, what is now the Wilkinson building, a community of friends who got together frequently for oyster roasts.

Nancy reminded us that CCCC's Vet Med program was one of the first four in the country to be accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Nancy is proud of her own service to the profession: She has been a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board for many years, the state agency that reinforces and upholds standards in the field. Finally, she spoke of her pride in the caliber of veterinary technicians produced by the program to which she has dedicated most of her adult life. "Our graduates have so many job opportunities," she said proudly. "That is the bottom line."

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News From the CCCC Family

Frank Shue, father of Fire & Rescue Coordinator Frank "Joey" Shue, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011. A memorial service was held on June 29, 2011 at Holly Springs Baptist Church Multi-Purpose Center. Joey would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at 1541 Clearwater Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to: UNC Heart Failure Program, c/o Jana Glotzer, 160 Dental Circle CB-7075, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.

Walter Cotton, Barbering Department Chair, and his wife Martisla Cotton, Part-time Cosmetology Instructor are the proud parents of Serenity Cotton. Serenity arrived Thursday, June 16, 2011 weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Mother and daughter are doing well. The Cotton family would appreciate hearing from their CCCC family at: 2125 Mereonies Ch Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207

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Birthdays

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Dates to Remember

July 18 - Appreciation Reception for Dr. Shuya Che, Civic Center, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

July 20 - Civic Center 20th Anniversary Open House, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

July 23 - 50th Anniversary Kickoff Event. ESTC, 3000 Airport Rd., 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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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. on the Wednesday before publication date.

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