Cougar Bytes for October 19, 2012

CCCC Staff Person and Faculty Person of the Year Recipients

Dr. Kim Browning

Mike Neal

Recently, two CCCC employees were recognized for outstanding service and dedication to Central Carolina Community College and their names were submitted to the NC Community College System office to compete with other college personnel for the state award. Dr. Kim Browning, Veterinary Medical Technology, Chair was awarded Faculty Person of the Year and Mike Neal, Director of Student Activities, was awarded Staff Person of the Year at CCCC. Congratulations to both of Kim and Mike for outstanding service to our students and our community!

The Excellence in Teaching program was established in 1985 to recognize instructors who exemplify the highest quality and standards throughout the NC Community College System. One nominee is eligible from each college. The award identifies and individually recognizes North Carolina Community College System faculty who have consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching to their students and college.

The Staff Person of the Year Award was established in 2001 to recognize excellent performance and commitment to the community college mission by the non teaching staff of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System and the System Office.

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CCCC Con Ed Medical Honored For Innovation

by Cindy Smith, Medical Programs Coordinator

The North Carolina Community College Adult Educators Association honored Central Carolina Community College recently for creativity and innovation in its continuing education medical programs student orientation process. The Honorable Mention Award was one of only three awards presented by the NCCCAEA's Innovation Awards program during the organization's 2012 Fall Conference Sept. 26-28 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Raleigh Triangle Park.

CCCC was honored for creation of a web site where students enrolling in continuing education medical programs can view the required program orientation, rather than attend a live session. Prior to February 2011, the orientation was a seated class requiring classroom space, copying services, paid instructors and staff support time. If a student missed the session, the department had to find a time for the instructor to follow up with the student or lose the student from the program.

Cindy Smith, the college's continuing education medical programs coordinator in Chatham County, first created a CD for students with the orientation information. Then she and the college's web developer, Morgan Steele, created a website, www.cccc.edu/ecd/medicalorientation, incorporating the information from the CD. This enables students to access orientation information online. The link is updated throughout each semester for the classes offered.

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Pittsboro Campus To Host Presentation

by Vadrin Colvin-King, Sociology Instructor

The Human Services Technology program is hosting the Fall 2012 NCOHSE Conference on the Pittsboro Campus on Oct 26. Presentations include information on Combat Stress Recovery, Pediatric AIDS, Domestic Violence and Multicultural Issues, Reality TV and Gender Issues, Mental Health Stigma, and Aging Sensitivity, just to name a few. A panel of former HSE students will also share their success stories and offer advice on navigating educational journeys onto a successful career path. Chef Hamm and the Natural Chef Program are catering the event. For more information, contact Holly Schofield at 919-545-8041.

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CCCC's Natural Chef Kids' Camp Receives TCF Grant

by Chef Gregg Hamm, Department Chair for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Central Carolina Community College Culinary Arts instructor Chef Kelly Burton demonstrates proper plate preparation to students at the college's Chatham County Campus. The Culinary Arts program has received a grant from the Triangle Community Foundation for its Summer 2013 Natural Chef Youth Nutrition and Sustainability Camp. At the camp, youth will be taught many of the healthy food selection and preparation principles learned in the curriculum class. For more information about CCCC's associate degree in Culinary Arts, visit www.cccc.edu/culinaryarts.

Chef Kelly Burton and students

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The City of Dunn honors Triangle South Enterprise Center

Nancy Blackman

The City of Dunn recently honored one of its most successful economic engines and the woman who, for more than two decades, has been at the helm of the organization. Triangle South Enterprise Center, located in Dunn, is administered by the Dunn Area Committee of 100 and is assisted by Central Carolina Community College and its small business center. Mayor Oscar Harris declared Oct. 23 as Triangle South Enterprise Center Day in the City of Dunn. Mrs. Nancy Blackman, Director of the Small Business Center, Harnett, was presented with a resolution for Central Carolina's Small Business Center being named the best in the Research Triangle Region by the Small Business Center Network of the North Carolina Community College System.

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New Student Alert Form for Excellence

by Cristian Wood, Distance Education Advisor and Success Coach/ Adjunct Instructor

Faculty,

My name is Cristian Wood, and as of September 1, 2012, I am the new Distance Education Advisor and Success Coach. I am located in the Distance Education suite in the Science Building on the Sanford campus. My position at the College allows me to assist both faculty and students. My two main responsibilities are to help faculty meet their goal of educating successful distance education students as well as to assist distance education students in their quests to accomplish their educational dreams.

One of my first priorities has been to revamp the former Distance Education's Early Warning System. The online form requesting my assistance is now titled S.A.F.E. which stands for Student Alert Form for Excellence. The purpose of the S.A.F.E. form is for faculty to recommend students for my intervention. Students can be referred for poor grades, missing assignment, or a lack of online participation. The forms you submit help me identify those students in need of additional assistance from tutoring to technical assistance to direction utilizing other services like the library, bookstore, or career services, for example. Once an instructor submits an online SAFE form, it is sent directly to me. Once, I have received the form, I will follow up with the student in the areas you indicate need attention. After my communication and work with the student takes place, I will follow-up with the initiating faculty member to let you know the outcome.

The main goal of the S.A.F.E. form is to provide additional assistance to students in need of extra support and to increase student success. I represent another voice at the College working to reach out to and retain distance students. I believe this communication tool between faculty and my office will be beneficial in accomplishing this objective. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to working with each of you in the near future.

cwood@cccc.edu or 919-718-7315. Live S.A.F.E. Form (You must be logged into your CCCC Email)

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BE PART OF THE CCCC LEE RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM 2013!

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

It's time to begin preparation for CCCC's participation in the 2013 Relay for Life in Lee County. We hope you will join us again. See the details below.

WHO: Interested CCCC Employees, Students, and their Families and Friends* This is the eighth consecutive year of a CCCC team.

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 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. through Sat., May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. (or as long as you can last)!

WHERE: Lions Club Fair Grounds in Sanford (same venue as last year)

HOW (BEFORE): Team members raise money and collect donations to benefit the American Cancer Society. Participants who raise $100 or more get a t-shirt, which is change from previous years.

HOW (DURING): 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: Only a $10 Registration Fee. Cancer survivors and current cancer care givers pay no fee.

WANT TO TAKE PART?

Visit www.leencrelay.org and search for the Central Carolina Community College team to join. Please contact one of the team co-captains ASAP if you have any questions about joining online or otherwise. Bianka Stumpf at bstumpf@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7470 or Amanda Carter at 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 on the www.leencrelay.org website for the CCCC team. Or you can make checks 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. Contact Bianka or Amanda if interested. With your support CCCC can help find a cure!

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Local Business Featured in Sanford Herald Article

by Rebecca Howington, Administrative Assistant

UnWINEd, a local business owned by CCCC employee Joni Pavlik, Dean of Business and Media Technologies & Public Services, and husband Ray Pavlik, was recently featured in the Sanford Herald. Their wine store, located a few miles south of Pittsboro, 237 Center Grove Church Road, Moncure, NC, features wine tastings from different wineries and hosts musical groups as well. Among the wine inventory of about 500 bottles of wine, the store also offers cheeses from Ashe County, local goat cheese from Celebrity Dairy, and items from Cafe 121 in Sanford. The store is opened Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 until 6:00 p.m. For full story see Sanford Herald, Sunday September 23, 2012, business section.

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News From the Foundation Office

by Emily Hare, Associate Director, Foundation

The Central Carolina Community College Foundation's 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 19 at Sanford Golf Course was a great time and big success. The event raised about $36,000 for the Foundation to use for student scholarships and other activities that advance the college's educational mission. Forty teams totaling 160 players vied to be best in the morning and afternoon Captain's Choice flights.

From all of us at the Foundation, major thanks to the sponsors, players, volunteers, and CCCC staff who made this event possible. We couldn't do it without you!

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for CCCC employees, family and friends on December 6, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. See full details on our website. www.cccc.edu/foundation/events/treelighting

The first place winner in the morning first flight was the foursome of (from left) Dale Bryant, Dave Neff, Jack Radley and Bobby Powell, sponsored by Bobby and Linda Powell, of Lee County.

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Congratulations!

by Mary Ann Gaster, Nursing Instructor

Christina Harrelson, RN, MSN, MBA, and Practical Nursing Instructor on the Harnett County Campus recently passed the licensing exam for advanced practice. As a nurse practitioner, she may treat and prescribe medications for patients under a supervising physician. Congratulations Christina!

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Olivia Presbyterian Church Annual Fall Bazaar & Pig Pickin'

by Heather McCracken, AR/CR Specialist

Saturday October 27, 2012

Bake Shop & Country Store: 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Auction: 4:00 pm-6:30 pm

Meal: 11:30 am-6:30 pm (Eat In/Take Out --- $7.00 per plate)

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News From Green Central

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

1. Use cast iron pans instead of nonstick. Read about Teflon health concerns.
2. To avoid chemicals leaching into food, go easy on processed, canned or fast foods and never microwave plastic. Read about Bisphenol A, a toxic food-can lining ingredient associated with birth defects.
3. Buy organic, or eat vegetables and fruit from the "Clean 15" list. Find out more about the "Dirty Dozen."
4. Pregnant women should use iodized salt to combat chemical interference from the thyroid. Read about rocket fuel's effect on the thyroid.
5. Seal outdoor wooden structures. Order a test kit to find out if your wooden deck, picnic table, or play-set is leaching arsenic.
6. Leave your shoes at the door. This cuts down on dust-bound pollutants in the home.
7. Avoid perfume, cologne and products with added fragrance. Search for personal care products that are fragrance-free, or check the products you're already using.
8. Buy products with natural fibers, like cotton and wool that are naturally fire resistant.
9. Eat low-mercury fish like tilapia & pollock, rather than high-mercury choices like tuna & swordfish.
10. Filter your water for drinking and cooking. How does your tap water stack up? Search our tap water database to see what you're drinking.
11. Learn your personal body burden. Take a step-by-step tour of your home to learn the toxic truth about how household products contribute to your body burden of industrial chemicals.

"Dirty Dozen" (May contain pesticide residues of special concern)

• Apples
• Celery
• Sweet bell peppers
• Peaches
• Strawberries
• Nectarines
• Imported Grapes
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Cucumbers
• Blueberries
• Domestic Potatoes
• Plus:
• Green beans
• Kale/Greens

"Clean 15" (Lowest in Pesticide)

• Onions
• Sweet Corn
• Pineapples
• Avocado
• Cabbage
• Sweet peas
• Asparagus
• Mangoes
• Eggplant
• Kiwi
• Cantaloupe
• Domestic Sweet potatoes
• Grapefruit
• Watermelon
• Mushrooms

If you have any comments or suggestions please contact Laura Lauffer, CCCC Sustainability Coordinator at llauf177@cccc.edu or (919) 545-8032.

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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.

Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com for more information and pictures of all the animals that need homes. You can reach Jonathan at (919) 718-7465 or by email at jloftis@cccc.edu if you are interested in adopting.

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Cougar Profile

Pam Riddle
OST Instructor

Q.   How long have you worked for CCCC?

A.   Four years

Q.   What brought you to CCCC?

A.   I first came to campus as a student in the fall of 1983. I had just completed my freshman year at Appalachian State University and learned quickly that I was not cut out to live too far away from home. I entered the University Transfer program and soon found redemption for myself and my GPA. I completed my degree at Campbell University and had a great college experience. Little did I know that a snap of a finger later I would return to CCCC as an Instructor. This has been thus far the greatest working experience of my professional career. I have held many positions in the business world, but I do not believe that I have ever had the impact on people's lives as I do here. It is such a joy to enable students to recognize their potential and see their confidence grow as they make that revelation about themselves.

Q.   Describe what you do for the College.

A.   Full-time instructor on the Lillington campus. I teach the first year courses for Office Administration and Medical Office Administration and serve as the advisor for both programs. I am currently the President of CCCC Faculty Association.

Q.   Where were you born?

A.   Sanford, NC

Q.   Where did you grow up?

A.   Sanford, NC

Q.   Educational credentials?

A.    Bachelor of Business Administration from Campbell University
I am currently working toward the completion of a Masters of Instructional Technology from East Carolina University.

Q.   Where do you live now?

A.   Sanford, NC

Q.   Marital status?

A.   Married to Mike Riddle for 25 years

Q.   Do you have children/grandchildren?

A.   Two children, Marie (17) and Noah (14)

Q.   What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?

A.   I enjoy watching my son play soccer and my daughter perform in musical theatre. I play the piano and love to sing. I have a great little dog named Henry that enjoys taking long walks with me. He is a miniature Dachshund that thinks he is the biggest dog in the neighborhood. My husband and I are "porch" people. Come by our house on a sunny afternoon and you will find us rocking on the front porch enjoying the simple life.

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News From the CCCC Family

James "Monk" Oldham, Jr., father of Landscaping Supervisor, Joel Oldham, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. Joel Oldham would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at: 1264 Henry Oldham Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207

Chris McNeill, Maintenance Technician, father, Mr. Benjamin Harrison McNeill, Jr., of Cameron, N.C., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. Chris McNeill would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at: 153 Pineywood Ch. Rd., Cameron, NC 28326

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

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Dates to Remember

Oct. 25, 2012 - Chatham Community Business Expo, 12 - 5:30 p.m., Pittsboro Ford

Oct. 29, 2012 - Haunted Library, Lee Campus

Nov. 12, 2012 - Veteran's Day - college closed

Nov. 15, 2012 - Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Civic Center

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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 AM on the Wednesday before publication date.

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