Cougar Bytes for December 16, 2011
December 16, 2011
Volume IV, Number 12
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Med Program Grads Ready For Jobs
The college's Continuing Education Medical Programs held a combined graduation for the first time for students completing their classes in Chatham, Harnett or Lee. The graduation was held Dec. 14 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Almost 500 students earned their certificates during the fall semester - a great job by the Medical Programs team. Leading the team are the Medical Programs Coordinators (from left) Lennie Stephenson (Harnett), Cindy Smith (Chatham), and Judy Farmer (Lee).
This year CCCC's continuing education medical program has sustained the tradition of sending its graduates into the job market with skills that are in demand. Last Wednesday, graduation ceremonies were held and, in total, 485 students will start the new year armed with solid credentials for finding jobs in the medical field after earning certificates in one or more of the program's broad range of medical classes.
"We are pleased that so many of our graduates find work quickly," Judy Farmer, Health Program Coordinator, said. "Many of them come back for additional training and for Associate Degrees."
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Stelfanie Williams To Be New VGCC President
Stelfanie Williams
Dr. Stelfanie Williams, Central Carolina Community College vice president of Economic and Community Development, has been tapped by Vance-Granville Community College to be its next president.
The VGCC Board of Trustees voted Nov. 21 to offer the position to Williams, one of 42 applicants for the presidency from around the nation. The State Board of Community Colleges is expected to approve the VGCC board's decision at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Williams will assume the presidency on Feb. 1. Her last day at CCCC will be Jan. 31. She will be the first African-American president of VGCC and the first woman to hold that position on a permanent basis.
"Vance-Granville Community College is a remarkable institution with a demonstrated commitment to student success," Williams said. "I am exceedingly delighted about serving as its next president, but after my years at Central Carolina Community College, I will miss my colleagues, associates, and friends from CCCC and this community."
Brian Merritt Recognized By NCCPA
Brian Merritt
Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs and Alumni Relations, has served as President-Elect of the North Carolina College Personnel Association for the past year. At the organizationis summer 2012 meeting, Brian will be inducted as President for a three-year term. Brian has also been honored by the NCCPA as Outstanding Committee Member for 2011 at the organizationis annual convention held on October 28, 2011.
The NCCPA focuses on matters such as student retention and student development. The organization is made up of both four year and community colleges, Brian told us. We would welcome more participation from the staff and faculty of community colleges. For more information about NCCPA membership, contact Brian at bmerritt@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7426.
News From The CCCC Foundation
Mickey Parrish, president of the Sanford Exchange Club, presents Emily Hare and Diane Glover with a $2,500 check to the CCCC Foundation for their Exchange Club Endowment.
Tom Snell (left), president of the Sanford Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Foundation, and SAIFA secretary-treasurer Joey Stewart (right) present a $2,500 check to Diane Glover, executive director of the Central Carolina Community College Foundation for the J. Fletcher Rosser/SAIFA Memorial Scholarship Endowment. SAIFA established this endowed scholarship in 2004 for CCCC students enrolled in Business Technologies. The endowment annually awards a $1,000 scholarship. Rosser, who passed away in 2003 at the age of 76, was a Sanford insurance agent, SAIFA leader, and community servant for many years.
Professor Ling and her son Fan appeared with Emily Hare on "Live at 9". They discussed life here in the United States, Chinese culture and the Confucius Classroom.
50th Kickoff for Chatham County: The first annual Rabbit Run 5K will be held on April 28, 2012 on the Pittsboro campus. This event will kick off our 50th event in Chatham County. Register online at: its-go-time.com/rabbit-run-5k-april-28
Holiday Luncheons
Enjoying fried chicken with all the trimmings at the Harnett County holiday luncheon are: (in the background) Reginald Dowe, Barbering Instructor, HCI; Ken Johnson, Basic Skills Instructor; Steven Athans, Dean of Vocational & Technical Programs. (Seated at table facing camera) Kathy McDonald, Marketing Writer; Prof. Ling Huang, Confucius Classroom Instructor; Gary Beasley, Laser & Photonics Lead; Sharon Coley, Receptionist; Celia Hurley, Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Faye Stevenson, Cosmetology Lead; Deborah Arnold, Cosmetology Instructor. (Foreground) Barbara Woods, Library Assistant; Joni Pavlik, Dean of Business and Media Technologies & Public Services; Sandra Castonguay, Electronics Instructor.
News from the Grants Office
Recent Grant Award: Congratulations to the grant team of Len Royals, Carl Thompson, and Phyllis Huff! This team recently received a second grant award in the amount of $25,000 from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission through the Project Skill-UP program of the N.C. Community College System's Continuing Education Division. The Sustainable Agriculture class at the West Harnett Center and the Natural Chef Culinary Arts programs will benefit from this grant. NCTTF first helped make these two programs possible with a $70,000 grant in 2010.
Grants 101 Webinar Now Online! Did you miss the CCCC "Grants 101" webinar? No problem! Watch it online here: www.cccc.edu/grants/process/webinar.
If you have a grant idea, remember that Grants Success Starts Here: www.cccc.edu/grants/process
News From the Alumni Office
Distinguished Alumni Awards Nominations due January 6 at Noon
Nominations are rolling in for the inaugural DAA!
Beginning in 2012, the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) Alumni Association will present the DAA. This will be an annual award presented to individuals guided by the following criteria.
Click here for the full nomination packet (www.cccc.edu/alumni/pdfs/2011DistinguishedAlumniAwardNominationPacket.pdf).
Nominees will also possess a combination of the following:
- Demonstrated dedication and support for the College and/or the CCCC Foundation
- Commitment to serving the citizens of the CCCC service area in Lee, Harnett, and/or Chatham counties
- Outstanding achievements in their profession and/or civic and community affairs
BluePrint Days 2012
Save the Dates for January 30-February 1
View the schedule online at www.cccc.edu/blueprint.
CCCC alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the mark that alumni leave on our communities during this inaugural "homecoming" event.
Featuring:
- Alumni Seminar Series
- Alumni Resume Workshop
- Special on-campus promotions
- Alumni Reception on February 1 prior to the Men's Basketball Game
- Men's Basketball vs. Sandhills CC
- Announcement of the Distinguished Alumni Award(s) at halftime
- ....and more!
Personnel Updates
Heather Willett is the new Associate Dean of Student Services. She will begin in January 2012. She is currently the financial aid director at Sandhills CC. She will manage the following areas at CCCC: financial aid, VA, the Child Care Grant, the Sex Equity Grant, and student activities. She will also supervise the evening director. Heather will report to Vice President Ken Hoyle. Also reporting to the VP are Jamee Stiffler (overseeing counselors, special populations, testing, and career center), and Jamie Childress (overseeing records and registration).
Christmas Luminary/Relay for Life
The CCCC Relay for Life Team will be making angel ornaments and gift cards to add to the purchase of luminaries for our next May fundraiser event for Cancer research. Luminary purchases now will mean a luminary on the track in May but also a nice holiday card and handmade beaded angel for you or someone you designate. This is a great way to honor or memorialize loved ones. Please click for more information (.docx).
Cougar Pets News
If you or anyone you know is planning to add a pet to your family this holiday season, remember the cats and dogs in the CCCC veterinary medical facility waiting patiently for permanent homes. These animals are healthy, well socialized, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered. They are ready to love you.
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.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Charlee Cougar
Official CCCC Mascot
He's a cougar of mystery, appearing from out of nowhere and disappearing into the darkness. No one knows where he lives. He's drawn to places where there are happy people: basketball games, Student Activity days, parades. He loves kids of all ages.
A few months ago, Charlee was given his official name and sightings have become much more frequent. He's proven to be an asset to the college: People take to him at first sight. Charlee has been in his element this month, appearing in many of the local Christmas parades as the face of the college, to the delight of all who see him. Charlee's message to everyone at this time of year: "It's registration time at the college. Everyone can find something offered in the class schedule that will improve their professional skills or enrich their lives."
To the faculty and staff of the college, Charlee says, "God bless us, one and all. Keep sending the love."
Charlee brought one of his many celebrity friends to see the Cougars play basketball recently and they posed for pictures before the game.
News From the CCCC Family
Dear CCCC Family: Thank you so much for the visits, cards, calls, flowers, food, donations to the scholarship endowment, and other expressions of condolences over the recent death of my dear husband. I know that it is hard to know what to say or sometimes how to act when a colleague has lost a loved one. I want you to know that I have keenly felt your individual and collective thoughts and prayers and I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful and caring work family. Love and gratitude, Karen Allen
Birthdays
| 12/16 | David Carter |
| 12/18 | Polly Bouldin |
| 12/18 | Tamara Joyner |
| 12/19 | Peter Eckley |
| 12/20 | Michelle Powell |
| 12/23 | Anne Davis-Johnson |
| 12/24 | Joy Hewett |
| 12/28 | Diane Dellinger |
| 12/29 | Reginald Dowe |
| 12/29 | Mike Spivey |
| 12/29 | Dawn Tucker |
| 12/30 | Fred Fritz |
| 1/02 | Teresa Harrington |
| 1/03 | Sharlene Satchell |
| 1/03 | Kathy Farley |
| 1/05 | Johnny Frye |
| 1/06 | Nicole Brown |
| 1/06 | Evelyn Gomez |
| 1/09 | Joyce B. Thomas |
| 1/09 | Lerah Snipes |
| 1/10 | Jessica Brown |
| 1/10 | Rory Dutterer |
| 1/10 | David Watson |
| 1/11 | James Anderson |
| 1/12 | Jonathan Loftis |
| 1/15 | Stephen Athans |
| 1/14 | Vivian Davis |
| 1/15 | Andrew McMahan |
| 1/16 | Kelly Dehring |
| 1/16 | Mary Ann Gaster |
| 1/16 | Pam Riddle |
| 1/17 | Patricia Wicker |
| 1/18 | Amy Kennedy |
| 1/19 | Starlene Jackson |
| 1/20 | George Clayton |
| 1/20 | Nellie Hill |
| 1/24 | Richard Love |
| 1/24 | Abby Walker |
| 1/24 | Jason Ziebart |
| 1/27 | Benjamin Falero |
| 1/27 | Tina Godbey |
| 1/27 | Mark Hall |
| 1/27 | Laura Musselwhite |
| 1/29 | Lisa Duncan |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 - College closed
Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 - BluePrint Days