Cougar Bytes for October 14, 2011

Triangle South Workforce Development Receives $50,000 Incentive Award

Youth Rally held on April 15, 2011.

The Triangle South Workforce Development Board was recently awarded $50,000 in incentive funds for meeting two of their three performance clusters for Program Year 2010. Incentive clusters are comprised of the adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs. The late Cindy Casler, former director of Workforce Development and the Workforce Investment Act program pushed the team to meet and exceed the goals. Staff of the board consists of interim director, Rosalind M. Cross, coordinators Tiffany Swenson and Russell Ingram, finance and planning coordinator, Dottie Cieciorka, and performance technician, Aimee Walsh. The Workforce Development/Workforce Investment Act department falls under the Economic and Community Development Division, which is headed up by Dr. Stelfanie Williams.

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College Yearbooks and History Now Online!

by Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services

The College's collection of yearbooks dating from 1967 to 1986 have been pulled from the Library archives and digitized into an eBook format. The same has been done with yearbooks from the Veterinary Medical Technology program (from 1995 to 2005) and a book written on the history of the college, A History of Central Carolina Community College: the first forty years by Avron B. Upchurch. These books are now available through the NC Digital Heritage Center web site at: digitalnc.org/institutions/central-carolina-community-college. A link to these books will also available on the Library web page under Online Resources - College History Collection.

The NC Digital Heritage Center is supported by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the State Library of NC. Through its free digitization and online hosting services, the Digital Heritage Center provides libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural heritage institutions with the opportunity to publicize and share their rare and unique collections online.

The yearbooks will be a valuable tool for our Alumni Association in identifying past students and growing our Alumni program. A link to the yearbooks will be included on the Alumni web page (www.cccc.edu/alumni/) and also in the Alumni monthly newsletter (www.cccc.edu/alumni/socialmedia/).

With our yearbooks and College history now preserved digitally and available online, we can share these resources with the community as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary this year and in years to come. Now everyone can enjoy a trip down CCCC memory lane.

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Celebrating Green Central

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

Please join CCCC in Celebrating Green Central October 14-15 at the Pittsboro Campus. The purpose of the event is to promote green building, energy efficiency and renewable energy through home tours, educational sessions and a trade show featuring local companies. The tour runs from 10-4 on Saturday, the Trade Show is on Friday night and Saturday, education sessions are from 9-12 on Saturday. This year we are adding an environmental essay or art project student competition for k-12 schools. All of the information can be found at www.cccc.edu/green/celebration

All events are free, we encourage you to attend and let your students know about this unique CCCC event. The Natural Chef program will be providing a wonderful "Celebrate the Season" reception Friday night featuring local, seasonal fare. The website will soon feature each home on the tour with photos and green features explained.

Come join the fun (and education!)

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AEOP District 7 Meeting Highlights

by Karen Sasser, Communications Technician, Information Technology

We are delighted to inform you that the Annual Meeting for District 7 was a tremendous success. The meeting, which took place on September 28, 2011 in Sanford, NC, attracted over 110 of our North Carolina Educational Office Professionals and Administrators. This stellar event, planned and directed by District 7 President, Martha Wilkie, was well received by all members. Health and Wellness was this year's topic and was provided by Dr. Tyler Nelson from Nelson & Nelson Chiropractic.

Rounding out the comprehensive educational experience was the exhibit area, where attendees had the opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones, while partaking of delicious danish pastries, muffins, and fruit. Backpacks filled with all kinds of useful gifts were handed out and everyone had a chance to purchase tickets for our themed baskets.

Highlights of the meeting included our Administrator of the Year Award presented to Dr. Timothy Allgood, Asheboro City Schools; Educational Office Professional of the Year Award presented to Fran Caldwell, Union County Schools; and the Strive for Excellence winner was Union County Schools. Also, the following Student Scholarships were awarded: $1000 Sarah T. Logan Scholarship to Elizabeth Lindsay Caddell, Moore County; $750 Wilma Green Scholarship to Natalie Morgan Pate, Union County; $500 Staple's Scholarship to Felicia Renee Britt, Montgomery County; and $250 C.K. Caldwell EOP Scholarship to Jennie Patnode, Moore County. Total amount accrued for scholarships during this event was about $741. NCAEOP President, Kay Bradley, installed our District 7 Executive Board Members for 2012-2013. We had lots of enthusiastic themed basket winners. An outstanding job was performed by Blackmons Catering Service of Dunn.

Martha Wilkie, Administrative Assistant to Dean Steven Athans (right) with Kay Bradley, 2011-12 NCAEOP President. Martha will be serving as President of District 7 EOP for 2011-12

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CCCC Relay for Life Fundraiser

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

The first-ever Soup, Sandwich, & Cider for Life will be Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Science Building Conference Room in Sanford. This take-out lunch option is a tasty way to support this year's team and its cause--finding a cure for cancer once and for all!

We are currently holding a pre-sale for tickets. For just $5 you can get a homemade soup, half sandwich, and cup of cider to go. We will also have extra half sandwiches ($1) , desserts ($1) , soup ($3), and more available on the day of the event. There will be more than a dozen soup and sandwich combinations available.

You can purchase a ticket by sending an email to Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu or Bianka Stumpf at bstumpf@cccc.edu.

Tickets will be $6 at the door. Buy early! For more information, click here.

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Cougar About Town

There are Charlee sightings reported all over lately. He was recently seen making new friends at the Lee Regional Fair. He's a big sports fan and tries to attend every CCCC game. He's even tried his hand at golf. We caught Charlee recently having a very good time at the Harnett campus Activity Day.

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The Haunted Library

The Lee Campus Library will hold its 2nd annual Haunted Library from October 26-31. Candy will be given out on Halloween day, and we will have a candy jar count contest during the week.

The Library would like to invite CCCC employees to bring their children and/or grandchildren to the library on Halloween night for a trick-or-treat stop between 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will also hold a Halloween story hour for the kids during this time.

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Donations Needed for CCCCAEOP Silent Auction

by Martha Wilkie, Administrative Assistant to Dean Athans

If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction for student scholarships, please bring your donations to Martha Wilkie in the Science Building or Sue Whitman in the Industry Services office (across the street from the Lee campus behind the Marketing House, behind the pond) beginning Monday, December 5, 2011. Please click here for more information.

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News From the Office of Grants

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

Congratulations to Cindy Ramsey, Judy Farmer, Jim Womack, and Phyllis Huff! This grant team was recently notified that it will receive $9,500.00 to serve as a Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) pilot site in 2012.

The project will pilot a four-phased core competency-based training program addressing the workforce challenges and training needs of direct care workers in this state. The proposed framework for NC's PHCAST includes two new pre-Nurse Aide I training courses (Phase I and II), expanded core modules in the current Nurse Aide I program (Phase III), and a new post-Nurse Aide I course that will lead to a new Home Care Nurse Aide specialty designation on the state's Nurse Aide Registry (Phase IV).

This is a federal grant received by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) in conjunction with the NC Community College System Office and a number of other agencies.

Have a Grant Idea? Visit the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs online at www.cccc.edu/grants, or call (919) 718-7426.

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Third Friday Art Walk

by Sandra Martin, Secretary, Sculpture/Pottery Studio at Arts Incubator

"Tear Drop" by
Betty Ingold

Enjoy a crisp fall evening and join friends in downtown Siler City for the Third Friday Art Walk on October 21st, 6:00 to 9:00pm. Enjoy good music and food while you view many works by local artists and craftsmen.

CCCC's Sculpture program student gallery will be open with a wonderful variety of student work. The gallery is at 138 N. Chatham Avenue. All Art Incubator galleries and shops will be open.

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News From the Alumni Office

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

CCCC Distinguished Alumni Award - Deadline: December 9, 2011

Beginning in 2012, the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) Alumni Association will present the Distinguished Alumni Award(s) (DAA). This will be an annual award presented to individuals guided by the following criteria.

Nominees will be alumni of CCCC defined by being a graduate with a degree, diploma, or certificate, or by having successfully completed at least one class.

Nominees will also possess a combination of the following:

1. Demonstrated dedication and support for the College and/or the CCCC Foundation
2. Commitment to serving the citizens of the CCCC service area in Lee, Harnett, and/or Chatham counties
3. Outstanding achievements in their profession and/or civic and community affairs

Visit www.cccc.edu/alumni for the nomination packet. Deadline: December 9, 2011

Award recipient(s) will be announced on February 1 during halftime of the Men's Basketball game versus Sandhills Community College. The official award presentation will occur during the 50th Anniversary Gala in June 2012.

CCCC Alumni Seminar Series

Do you know alumni who are experts in their field? Do they have knowledge and skills that could be shared with CCCC students?

CCCC alumni are invited to sign up to express interest in becoming a speaker for our Alumni Seminar Series to take place in January-February 2012. Call (919) 718-7426 or send an email to alumni@cccc.edu if you know alumni who may participate.

Save the Date - CCCC Homecoming

CCCC is planning for its inaugural Homecoming event from January 30-February 1. Look for details soon at www.cccc.edu/alumni.

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Personnel Updates

Tiffany Swenson has accepted the position as the Interim WIA Adult Services Coordinator. Tiffany received her Associate of Art degree from Wake Technical Community College and her bachelor's in social work from Campbell University. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Capella University. Tiffany has recently worked with the North Carolina Employment Security Commission as an Employment Consultant and was the Former Offender and Older Worker Specialist at the Smithfield office. Tiffany received the Governor's Award for Excellence for her work with the North Carolina Employment Security Commission in 2010. At home, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband Andrew and their 3 year-old daughter Rachel. Please stop by the W.B. Wicker LLC to welcome Tiffany to the Workforce Development Team and to the college.

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? Our candidates for adoption this month are worth considering. These animals, waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility, are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered. They are ready to love you.

Beau is an adult male beagle with a winning personality and a playful nature. He is always happy to take a human for a walk. Beau will easily fit into a family with children over the age of six years or would make a wonderful companion for an older person.

Barry is an adult male beagle that likes to have his ears scratched and is eager to make new friends. He would like to belong to someone willing to provide him with an infinite number of balls and sticks and be willing to learn how to fetch. Barry would be a good match for a family with older children or an adult who lives alone.

We are pleased to report that Mogli and Rascal, two beagles, have gone to permanent homes.

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

Helen Cotton
Recruiter, Adult Education

When Helen Cotton left school and went to work for Carnes Corp., a manufacturer of HVAC equipment in Sanford, she made a career of it. When the Carnes facility in Sanford closed its door 33 years later, she was left adrift. It was a new world and one full of challenges. Helen had decades of valuable experience but she lacked an important credential: She didn't have a high school diploma.

Helen had a lot of other things going for her, though, among them an unshakeable optimism and a determination to provide for her family. She headed for CCCC's GED program and earned her diploma. She targeted the local pharmaceutical industry as a possible source of employment and entered the college's bioprocessing technology program. She became a vocal advocate for student interests and got to know the members of the City Council and the Lee County Commissioners. As an eloquent spokesman for students and their needs, she became acquainted with Dr. Matt Garrett, then president of the college. She continued to attend classes at CCCC.

In 2002, Helen went to work for CCCC, first as a receptionist in the Adult Education department, then as a recruiter. "This is a passion for me," she told us. "When I speak to people about the importance of a high school diploma in today's job market, I know what I'm talking about." She does, in fact, represent in her experience the possibilities that exist at the college for anyone willing to take the trouble to discover them.

When Helen is not working or pursuing her personal lifelong learning journey, her leisure time is devoted to her extensive family. If the last name is "Cotton," chances are, they are related. A son and a grandson work for the college. Two daughters live and work nearby in North Carolina. Helen is taking Spanish courses now so that she can better communicate her passion to the increasing number of Spanish speakers she is encountering in her work.

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News From the CCCC Family

Shavis Foxworth, grandfather of Trinnette Nichols, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The funeral service was held take Monday, October 10, 2011 at Jackson McGills Funeral Services in Marion, SC. Trinnette would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at: P.O. Box 1191, Lillington, NC 27546

Hazel Brewer, mother of Set up/ Maintenance Supervisor for Civic Center Randy Brewer, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 in Harlan, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 26, 2011. Randy Brewer would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at: 1324 Reunion Park Dr., Apex, NC 27539

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Birthdays

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Dates to Remember

Oct. 14-15 - Celebrating Green Central, Pittsboro campus

Oct. 19 - Soup, Sandwich & Cider for Life, takeout fundraiser with CCCC Relay for Life

Nov. 10 - Presentation of new bleachers, Wake Tech basketball game, Sanford campus

Nov. 24-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday, college closed

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Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

For Rent: Great house for employees or students. Brick house. 2 BR & 1 BA. All hardwood floors with a fireplace. Fenced back yard and carport. Great neighborhood just 1 mile from downtown Sanford. $800 per month. Call 919-259-8086 for details.

For Adoption: Pure white male kitten, 7 weeks old, one blue eye, and one green eye. Playful and affectionate. Call Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668.

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