Cougar Bytes for September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013
Volume VI, Number 9
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Congratulations to the 2013 Faculty and Staff Members of the Year
Lisa Key Brown, Department Chair of Developmental Studies, has been chosen as our Faculty Member of the Year. This recognition is based upon her record of successful interactions with students, effective classroom environments, innovations in teaching methods, professional development experiences, leadership roles beyond the classroom, past recognition, and exceeding expectations.
B.J. Thompson, Lead Library Assistant, has been chosen as our Staff Member of the Year. B.J. was recognized for illustrating a commitment to our mission, exceeding expectations, demonstrating leadership and innovation, efficiently using college resources, exemplifying a commitment to professional development, being a positive role model, sharing knowledge, and making suggestions to improve our success.
Both of these individuals will be recognized at our Professional Development Day on Dec. 18th. During this event, each will each receive a plaque, certificate, and a $500 cash prize. In addition, each individual will represent our college at the statewide competition.
A special thanks goes out to both of you for your devotion to our college.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
News From Harnett Campus
The annual Harnett County Campus presentation of the 'The U.S. Constitution: A Living Document and Its History' was held on Monday, September 16, 2013 in the Miriello Bldg. The presenter was Robert Barnes, CCCC History Instructor. Students and faculty enjoyed an excellent presentation and delicious Constitution cake.
The presentation focused on the history of the U.S. Constitution, its importance as an Enlightenment Era document, and its significance to modern America. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about the U.S. Constitution, its importance, and its relevance.
New Banners are Flying High
The front entrance and other areas of the Sanford campus now have banners featuring the college logo. Thank you to the Maintenance Department for their efforts and installation of the banners. Banners will be coming soon to the Pittsboro and Lillington campuses.
Sustainability Updates
Fourth Thursday Sustainable Speaker Series
The Sustainability Technologies Department presents the Fourth Thursday speaker series in September, October and November on the Pittsboro Campus. The goal of the speaker series is to extend CCCC's student experience beyond the classroom and learning about the current issues in our community that effect sustainability. The public forums also support CCCC's mission to extend sustainability to our surrounding community, as part of our vision statement and strategic plan.
Each session is preceded by a short tour of CCCC's green campus. Tours meet at 6:00 p.m. in front of the CCCC/Chatham Community Library.
September 26, 2013
Campus Tour begins at 6.00 p.m.
Speaker Series 6:30pm - 7.30 p.m.
John Graybeal, "Global Warming: History, Causes, Effects and the Future."
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Building 2
764 West St. Pittsboro, NC 27312
John Graybeal, fresh from the Al Gore Climate Reality Conference, will present "Global Warming: History, Causes, Effects and the Future." His presentation will use several sources, including a PowerPoint from the Conference that describes the non-human, natural forces that have produced climate change in the past, the human forces that are causing global warming now, the actual and anticipated effects of current global warming and the conclusion that human-caused global warming can be and must be stopped."
Find out more about the Fourth Thursday speaker series at Sustainable Speaker Series.
CCCC Confucius Classroom Instructor Bids Sanford A Fond Farewell
Ling Huang (second from left) was bid a fond farewell by Central Carolina Community College and the public during an Aug. 7 reception at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Huang served as the visiting instructor at the college's Confucius Classroom for almost two years. She recently returned home to her family, friends and her position as an English instructor at Nanjing Normal University, The People's Republic of China. While at CCCC, Huang taught Chinese language and culture, organized community Chinese cultural events, and gave presentations to area organizations and schools. Pictured with Huang are her son, Qianfan Chen (left), and (from second right) CCCC President Bud Marchant and Jon Matthews, CCCC dean of University Transfer and Health Sciences. Marchant and Matthews presented a Jimmy Miller pen-and-ink montage of CCCC buildings to her as a remembrance of her time at the college. They hold a scenic scroll hand-painted on silk, a gift to the college from Huang. The Confucius Classroom is a partnership with N.C. State University's Confucius Institute. For information about the college's Confucius Classroom, visit www.cccc.edu/confucius.
Inaugural Women's Symposium on October 10th!
The inaugural women's symposium will be held from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on October 10, 2013 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford, NC. Presented by the Sanford Business & Professional Women's Club and geared toward career women, the event will include professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and a lunch with keynote address by NC Secretary of Commerce, Sharon Decker.
Early Bird and BPW Member Registration: $39.95
Registration after Sept 30: $50
Visit the Sanford Business & Professional Women website at: www.sanfordbpw.org/ for full details and registration.
Sponsors and in-kind partners:
- Charter Business
- Ameriprise Financial
- Central Electric Membership Corp
- Smash Creative
- Moore County Chamber of Commerce
- Chatham County Chamber of Commerce
- Central Carolina Small Business Centers
News From the Library
New Library Resource Available Online
The Library recently acquired a new online resource, Oxford Reference (eBooks). Oxford Reference provides quality, up-to-date reference eBooks that are fully searchable. We currently have access to The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, 2nd edition, to support our culinary program. The Library will also have access to The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Business, Labor, and Economic History when it is published online later this month.
Look for Oxford Reference (eBooks), along with our other online databases, at http://www.cccc.edu/library/
onlineresources/researchdatabases/.
Passwords for off-campus access to databases
Passwords for accessing the databases off-campus are available on the Intranet under Helpful Files by Department in the Library section. To schedule a library instruction session on searching our databases, contact Amy Gustavson at 919-718-7435 for the Lee and Harnett campuses, or Dana Haven at 919-545-8088 for the Chatham campus.
New books and DVDs available!
The Lee Library has new books and new DVDs available for check out! Stop by to see what we have in our Best Sellers collection, the New Books section, and our DVD collections. We are still accepting order requests for books and general interest (non-instructional) DVDs. Requests may be submitted to Tara Guthrie at tguthrie@cccc.edu for the Lee and Chatham campuses, or to Barbara Wood at bwood@cccc.edu for the Harnett campus.
News From Human Resources
Week of August 23rd Changes:
- Paul Haspel, English Instructor (replacing C. Allen)
- William "Chip" Lincoln, Motorcycle Mechanics Instructor (replacing W. Graham)
- Angela Nicholson, WIA Youth Program Coordinator (replacing R. Ingram)
We congratulated the following current employees on new positions with the College:
- Lennie Stephenson, Medical Programs Director (Effective July 1)
- Amanda Matthews, Distance Education Coordinator (Effective September 1)
- Jennifer Owens, Student Learning System Administrator (Effective September 1)
We wished the following employees good luck in their new positions outside of the College:
- Cindy Ramsey, Director of Continuing Education
Cougar Pets News
In the last month we have adopted out five cats and taken in seven new cats. We also have a couple of older, laid back beagles that are looking for good homes right now.
Anyone interested in animals for adoption should visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CougarPets. 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.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Willie Palme
Business Services Assistant
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. Three years.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. Originally I was a student in the Motorcycle Mechanics Program after retiring from the U.S. Postal Service.
- Q. Describe what you do for the College.
- A. I process copy requests, fill in for the courier when needed, and handle all US Postal Service issues.
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. Astoria, NY.
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. Long Island, NY.
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. I attended St. John's University and CW Post College. I have an A.A. degree from Suffolk County Community College and a diploma in Motorcycle Mechanics from CCCC.
- Q. Where do you live now?
- A. Sanford.
- Q. Marital status?
- A. Married.
- Q. Do you have children/grandchildren?
- A. Yes, Four children and two grandchildren.
- Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A. Coaching baseball, motorcycles, fishing and traveling.
- Q. Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?
- A. This is a great place to work.
News From the CCCC Family
Goodbye to CCCC, from Renee Dusenbury
College Community,
There is a time for everything. After almost 13 years at CCCC, I leave with mixed feelings. I am thankful for the accomplishments we made together and the bridges that we crossed. I apologize for my part in things that did not work as well. My thoughts are with you that the factors leading to the fulfillment of the college mission will come together now and in the future. My plans are to stay in the geographical area, so perhaps we will connect.
Birth Announcements
It's a BOY!
Ashley Tittemore, TRiO Programs Director, gave birth to a baby boy at 12:02am on August 31, 2013. His name is Ashton Amar, and he was 7 lbs. 7 oz and 20.75 inches long. Ashley, Amar, and the family are all doing well and appreciates all of the well wishes that she has received.
Birthdays
| 9/21 | Leigh Beam |
| 9/21 | Jimmie Boggs |
| 9/21 | Judy Herndon |
| 9/22 | Lyndsie Gibbs |
| 9/23 | Constance Boahn |
| 9/24 | Eileen Harrington |
| 9/24 | Joel Oldham |
| 9/24 | Karen Walton |
| 9/25 | Jamee Stiffler |
| 9/25 | Mary Wicker |
| 9/27 | Lora Witcher |
| 9/28 | Markita McCrimmon |
| 9/30 | Jennifer Johnson |
| 10/1 | Kenneth Johnson |
| 10/1 | Charles Mann |
| 10/3 | Ben Cole |
| 10/3 | Danette Foster |
| 10/4 | Trelawney Marchant |
| 10/4 | Ronald McLamb |
| 10/5 | Brian Merritt |
| 10/6 | David Hartman |
| 10/6 | Faye Stephenson |
| 10/7 | Daniel Furr |
| 10/8 | David Haire |
| 10/9 | Chester Holder |
| 10/9 | Summerlin Page |
| 10/10 | Randy Brewer |
| 10/10 | Mike Neal |
| 10/11 | Joni Pavlik |
| 10/13 | Charles Bell |
| 10/13 | Jesse Jasso |
| 10/13 | Betty Matthews |
| 10/17 | Perry Emmons |
| 10/18 | Mary McCoy |
| 10/19 | Sara Lambert |
| 10/20 | Lisa Brown |
| 10/21 | Craig Ciliberto |
| 10/21 | Tammie Quick |
| 10/21 | Matthew Smith |
| 10/23 | Rosita Davis |
| 10/23 | David Foster |
| 10/25 | Kay Faucette |
| 10/25 | Vickie Harrington |
| 10/27 | James Eubanks |
| 10/27 | Ruth Prince-Dukes |
| 10/28 | Debra McNeill |
| 10/28 | Arlen Mills |
| 10/30 | Timothy Eyring |
| 10/31 | Crystal Smith |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
December 5, 2013 - Christmas Tree Lighting Event/Lee County Campus
December 18, 2013 - Professional Development/Holiday Luncheon - This will be college wide
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Free or For Adoption
Wanted to Buy: Used car in excellent condition; small sedan or compact car. If you have a used vehicle for sale, please contact, Guan Wang, gwang630@cccc.edu, CCCC Confucius Classroom Instructor, with details and price.
For Sale: Remodeling? Adding on? For sale Pella doors original price $2,500 asking $1,000. Already framed 52 in opening, 2 24 in doors, 3 lock system. For more info contact Joni 919-718-7222 or jpavl916@cccc.edu.
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 Tuesday before publication date.