Cougar Bytes for November 22, 2013

CCCC Harnett Health Sciences Center Hosts Open House

by Emily Hare, Director for the Foundation and Development

Central Carolina Community College showed off its newest facility, the Harnett Health Sciences Center, at an Oct. 23 open house. The college partnered with Harnett County and the Harnett Forward Together Committee on this forward-thinking project.

The 50,200-square-foot concrete panel and steel Center is located on approximately five acres on Red Mulberry Way on the Brightwater Science and Technology Campus. The facility consists of a two-story main building connected by a vestibule to a one-story multipurpose building that seats 250.

The facility has 11 classrooms, seven simulation labs, two physical therapist assistant labs, biomedical lab, bed labs, hydrotherapy room, faculty offices, study areas, four examination rooms, multipurpose room, large Student Center, and other areas. Extensive use of glass walls, open space, and bright colors on the walls, floors and furnishings create an inviting atmosphere for the students who study there.

Sandra Bass (center, left), Central Carolina Community College nurse aide instructor, explains the use of a patient manikin in the training of health care students to (from left) N.C. Sen. Ronald Rabin, Harnett County Commissioner Gordon Springle, Harnett County Commissioner and CCCC Trustee Jim Burgin, and Bill Tyson, CCCC Harnett Provost.

Dr. John Eylers (back, right), Biology instructor at Central Carolina Community College's new Harnett Health Sciences Center spoke with visitors at the facility's Oct. 23 Open House about the training that will take place in the Biomedical Lab.

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News From the Foundation

by Emily Hare, Director for the Foundation and Development

The Central Carolina Community College Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon Nov. 13 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. For the scholarship recipients, the luncheon was an opportunity to meet and personally thank those who are helping them pay for their education. For the donors, it connected a face and story to their generosity.

Among those attending were (from left) Janet Jackson, Central Electric Membership Corporation energy advisor; CEMC Scholarship recipient Seth Tom, of Lee County; and Nancy Gust, CEMC director of Marketing and Member Services.

Among those attending were (from left) Velner Jones, of Sanford, donor of the Robert D. Jones Memorial Scholarship in memory of her husband, and Medical Assisting student Melissa Buchanan, of Sanford, the recipient of the scholarship.

Among those attending were Barbara Wilson (left), of Naples, Fla., and Carol O'Brien (right), of Siler City, sister and widow, respectively, of Raymond Francis O'Brien Jr. Lisa Buxton (center), of Pittsboro, a Dental Hygiene student, is the recipient the memorial scholarship established by his family in his name.

For the scholarship recipients, including Dawn Gregory, of Buies Creek, the luncheon was an opportunity to meet and personally thank those who are helping them afford their education. Gregory is attending college with the help of the Mary Lois Harris Hayes Memorial Scholarship. For the donors, the luncheon enabled them to connect a face and story to their generosity.

Among those attending were (from left) Leela Rao, of Lee County; Nona Burrell, representing the Moore County Kennel Club Scholarship and the Nomar Kennels Scholarship; and recipient Lindsey Irby, of Moore County. Both Rao and Irby are Veterinary Medical Technology students.

The CCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, the college. For information on establishing scholarships or endowments, contact Emily Hare, CCCC director for the Foundation and Development, at 919-718-7230 or ehare@cccc.edu.

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Professional Development Report from Title-III/College Success Center

by Dr. Brian Merritt, Dean of Student Learning

As part of our Title-III project, College Success Center staff and faculty have taken advantage of professional development opportunities with the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience, the National Academic Advising Association, and other organizations.

This professional development report shares some of the professional development highlights from year 1 of the Title-III project.

Click here to view the full report: Professional Development Report. If you have any questions, please contact Torry Reynolds, Lead Success Coach/T-III Activity Director, at x7473.

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University Transfer Week

by Jamee Stiffler, Dean of Admissions

Please join the college in celebrating University Transfer Week, December 2 through December 6. The week will include the following activities:

Monday, December 2 - Be sure to look for Charlee Cougar on the Sanford Campus to receive important University Transfer Day information!

Tuesday, December 3 - Be sure to look for Charlee Cougar on the Lillington Campus to receive important University Transfer Day information! Also, faculty and staff are encouraged to post their alumni pride for all to see!

Wednesday, December 4 - Be sure to look for Charlee Cougar on the Pittsboro Campus to receive important University Transfer Day information! All students are encouraged to wear their alumni/favorite college attire!

Thursday, December 5 - Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their alumni/favorite college attire!

Friday, December 6 - University Transfer Day will be held in the CFC Gym on the Sanford Campus, 8:30am to 10:00am. Students will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives and ask important transfer/admission questions.

We look forward to celebrating University Transfer Week and seeing you at University Transfer Day!

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NC Community College System 2014 Award Nominations

by Dr. Brian Merritt, Dean of Student Learning

CCCC Deadline: December 10, 2013

Governor Robert W Scott Student Leadership Award

• Must be enrolled at least half-time (minimum of six hours), be in good academic standing and have a current GPA >= 2.5 (at the time of nomination).
• Should be active in campus activities and possess traits which will help them be/become leaders in their communities.

Dallas Herring Achievement Award

The Dallas Herring Achievement Award was established by NCCCS to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring whose philosophy of "taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go" was his guiding principle for the system. The award is given annually to a current or former community college student who best embodies Dr. Herring's philosophy.

The nominee can be a current or former student at a North Carolina Community College who meets one of the following criteria:

1. if currently enrolled is in good academic standing
2. if not currently enrolled, was a student during the past two years and left either through graduation or in good academic standing.

"The Great Within the 58" Academic Excellence Award

Selection criteria:

• Currently enrolled
• Completed at least 12 semester hours in an associate degree program, and
• Cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.25, plus
• Any additional service learning, community/extracurricular involvement, etc. that demonstrates academic excellence

Full details.

View the online nomination form.

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NCCPA Research Symposium to be held at CCCC!

The concept of how we ADVISE students is changing, and it is important for all college employees to think of themselves as college student educators. This symposium will bring together employees from across campus departments and will feature research and best practices focused on advising and helping students to achieve their college/career goals.

Date/Time: Friday, February 7th, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
Topics: All presentations and panel discussions will address current issues in college/career advising
Target population: Full-time faculty advisors, student development personnel, and academic support staff, or anyone interested in enhancing methods of student support!
Registration Fee: At least 20 CCCC full-time faculty, student development, and academic support staff will have their registration fee paid in full using Title-III funds. Sign-up early to reserve your seat by clicking the link: http://nccparesearchsymposium.eventzilla.net/

For additional information on the symposium, please visit the website: http://www.mynccpa.org/research-symposium.html.

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2013 Climate Survey Results

by Daisha Gaines, Associate Director of Human Resources

Thank you to those of you who participated in the climate survey. In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information as we begin discussing and identifying issues that the college can address to enhance the experience and success of its employees.

Climate Survey Results

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Marketing Department Recycles Over 3,800 Pounds!

The Marketing Department has relocated to the Cedar Point House behind the pond on the Sanford Campus (previously occupied by Industry Services and the Small Business Center).

In honor of America Recycles Day and prior to the move, the Marketing Department recycled over 3,800 pounds of materials.

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CCCC EOP Participates in "Operation Christmas Child"

by Karen Sasser, Communications Technician, CCCC EOP President

Our EOP members made and delivered 13 boxes of goodies to the First Presbyterian Church for little girls and boys.

The boxes were packed with items such as tooth brushes, ribbons, car toys, coloring books and crayons, soap, hard candy, pens and pencils, socks, calculators, etc... and of course most of all, we packed each box with lots of love.

All boxes collected will eventually make their way to many needy little girls and boys all over the world.

Central Carolina Community College Association of Educational Office Professionals, (CCCCAEOP), participated in Samaritan's Purse, 'Operation Christmas Child' for the second year in a row. Pictured Left to Right: Karen Miller, Kay Faucette and Cathy Giles.

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CCCC EOP Participates in Animal Assisted Therapy

Central Carolina Community College Association of Educational Office Professionals, (CCCCAEOP), made a donation of $250.00 to Buddy, the Therapy Dog and his owner, J.R. Poe of Broadway.

This dynamic duo makes their way to many nursing homes, businesses, hospitals and other places where Buddy is able to offer hope and healing.

A few of the places that Buddy visits on a regular basis are: Central Carolina Hospital, UNC Chapel Hill Cancer Center, Wesley Long Hospital and Moses Cone Hospital.

Buddy and Poe volunteer their time so they may spread a little peace and happiness to as many patients as possible.

Benefits of animal-assisted therapy

Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, and veterans and their families who are struggling to cope with the effects of wartime military service, according to the American Humane Association. According to experts with the Delta Society, a non-profit animal-assisted therapy organization, interaction with dogs, has been found to lower blood pressure, steady rapid breathing, reduce levels of stress hormones and increase levels of calming hormones.

These two projects are examples of the many ways EOP members give to others throughout the year.

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CCCC EOP Silent Auction Scholarship Fundraiser

by Martha Wilkie, Administrative Assistant

The CCCC Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals will host their annual silent auction for student scholarships. You are invited to join the auction on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. In addition to the traditional secret bidding, we have added a new open view silent auction table. Have some fun while supporting our students! All proceeds go to the CCCC NCAEOP Scholarships Fund. If you would like to contribute items for the silent auction please contact Martha Wilkie at Ext. 7227 or Karen Sasser at Ext. 7469.

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News From the Library

by Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services

The Library is conducting our fall survey and we need your input on how we are doing and how we can improve. Survey results help us measure our outcomes for our annual Outcomes & Assessment report, as well as help us plan for future library services and resources. The survey will run from November 15th through December 4th. Please take a few minutes to respond using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013CCCCLibrary. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Did you know that our library's Integrated Search has dramatically increased our database usage statistics? With the implementation of the Integrated Search in fall 2012, our monthly library database statistics have increased by 401% from September 2012 (16,426 searches) to September 2013 (115,845 searches), and by 605% from October 2012 (27,645 searches) to October 2013 (138,508 searches). In this fiscal year, we have already seen a 70% increase in database use from July through October 2013 (274,588 searches) over our database use for all of last fiscal year (161,274 searches). These numbers are unprecedented in our library database usage history!

The Integrated Search allows you to search several or all of our online databases simultaneously, along with our library catalog and online eBook collections. This saves time by providing a convenient one-search approach to searching the library's many resources. The new Integrated Search widget on our library web page allows for selecting groups of resources to search by subject or by type of resource. Aggregate search results allows one to choose which results to view and provides links directly to the article, the eBook, or the catalog record. A password is required for off-campus access. Please contact the library at 919-718-7244 for the Integrated Search password or for more information.

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News From Sustainable Technologies

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator, Lead Instructor

Recyclable materials couldn't hide on Central Carolina Community College's Chatham County Campus, in Pittsboro, on America Recycles Day, Nov. 15. Students carried out a 'trash dive' to discover what is being thrown away that could be recycled.

Checking the trash for recyclables are (from left) Catherine Gessner, of Cary; Laura Lauffer, CCCC Sustainability coordinator and lead instructor for Sustainability Technologies; Sarah Munson, of Pittsboro; and Marianne Lewis, of Southern Pines.

America Recycles Day was established in 1997 to encourage people to recycle 365 days a year. Sponsored by the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, it is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to use recycled products. For more information about America Recycles Day, visit http://americarecyclesday.org. For more information about green programs at CCCC, visit www.cccc.edu/green.

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News From The Academic Assistance Center

by Talia Friday, Academic Assistance Center Coordinator

Congrats to Renee Nance for being appointed secretary for the NC Tutoring and Learning Association! The NCTLA is the North Carolina Tutoring and Learning Association. It is a group of people from North Carolina community colleges who run tutoring or learning centers. They hold two conferences per year, during which they conduct presentations from members and outside sources, hold round table discussions and share what works best for each individual centers.

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News From TRiO Programs

by Natasha Patterson, Program Coordinator, Upward Bound Math and Science

The season of giving is upon us. The TRiO Programs (Veterans Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science) here at Central Carolina Community College has teamed up with the United States Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots toy drive. The mission of Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. We want to be a part of spreading cheer to needy children during this season. There are drop boxes located on each of the three CCCC campuses. Please drop a new unwrapped toy in one of these boxes or bring it to the tree lighting ceremony on December 5th, 2013. You can find the boxes at the locations listed below:

• Lee County Campus in front of the TRiO Office in the Hockaday building.
• Harnett County Campus in front of the main office in the Miriello Administration building.
• Chatham County Campus in front of the main office in the Administration building.

The last day to drop a toy off will be Thursday, December 12, 2013. If you have any questions please contact Natasha Patterson by calling 919-718-7488, emailing npatterson@cccc.edu or Wilson Lester by calling 919-718-7487, emailing wlester@cccc.edu.

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Reminder to Donate to United Way

by Daisha Gaines, Associate Director of Human Resources

In the midst of the gift giving and receiving during the holiday season, please remember to give back through our United Way campaign to those who are less fortunate. Join me in making this the most successful campaign year by achieving our goal of 100% participation! Every effort counts and no donation goes unappreciated, so take the extra step and make sure someone has an extra special holiday season.

Once your form is complete, please remember to mail the white and yellow copies back to Daisha Gaines no later than Monday, December 2nd. Thank you for your support!

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Red Clay Review

by Summerlin Page, English Instructor

The 2012 edition of Red Clay Review is now available. This year's literary magazine revolves around the theme of time and features poetry, prose, and artwork from members of CCCC and the community. Entries for the 2013 issue are now being accepted. The theme for 2013's edition is food. Contributors can submit prose up to 1500 words, up to three poems of maximum 80 lines each, and/or three original images. Submissions must be made electronically.

For copies of the Review or more information, please contact Summerlin Page at rcr@cccc.edu or 919-718-7270.

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Get ready, Get Set...GIVE!!

by Torry L. Reynolds, Lead Success Coach/Title III Activity Director

Dedicated students, in collaboration with staff from the Division of Student Learning, have come together to start the new student group we affectionately call GIVE (Get Involved, Value Everyone).

GIVE is a student led philanthropy program with the mission of providing support for CCCC students in the form of service and financial awards. 100% of all funds raised by GIVE will be used to establish an emergency fund for CCCC students in crisis.

Join us in support of CCCC students by donating funds to GIVE through the CCCC Foundation or participating in one of our upcoming fundraisers.

December 6th, 2013: Present Wrapping Fundraiser-Sanford Campus

For more information about GIVE contact GIVE President Amanda Eury at aeury533@cougarmail.cccc.edu.

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Salvation Army Angel Tree

The Salvation Army still has Angel Tree requests available. If you are interested in sponsoring an Angel, please call the Salvation Army office at (919) 718-1717.

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

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.

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Cougar Profile

Mike Murray
Department Chair, Networking Technologies

Q.   How long have you worked for CCCC?

A.   Two years this past August

Q.   What brought you to CCCC?

A.   I enjoy teaching and the networking field is where I desire most to teach. CCCC gave me that opportunity as well leading my own department.

Q.   Describe what you do for the College.

A.   Foremost I am an instructor teaching in the networking field. I am also the Department Chair of Networking Technologies.

Q.   Where were you born?

A.   Keyser, West Virginia

Q.   Where did you grow up?

A.   Keyser, West Virginia

Q.   Educational credentials?

A.    I have an M.S. degree in Computer Information Systems from Boston University.

Q.   Where do you live now?

A.   Sanford

Q.   Marital status?

A.   Married to the love of my life.

Q.   Do you have children/grandchildren?

A.    I have no biological children but three step-children and nine wonderful grandchildren.

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

A.    My wife, Cindy, and I love to travel and spend time with family. We also like bicycle and motorcycle riding when weather permits. I suspect I also spend too much time surfing the Internet.

Q.   Anything else you'd like to share with the CCCC family?

A.    It's a joy to be here. I've worked at a couple colleges and find here I get to work with some of the best students I've ever had. The support staff are excellent people always willing to help and display great patience with my questions and sometimes tardy delivery of requested documents. I also appreciate the administrative support and the latitude they give Chairs in running their departments. I do have one complaint though, not enough snow.

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Congratulations!

Lisa Key Brown, Developmental Studies, Chair, has been selected as one of 10 semi-finalist for the 2014 NCCCS Excellence in Teaching Award and from this group of semi-finalists, five finalists will be selected and interviewed by the Excellence in Teaching Award's State Board Selection Committee. Congratulations, Lisa!

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News From the CCCC Family

Bereavements

Mr. James Halford Allen, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home. Halford retired from the Automotive Department at the Harnett Correctional Institution. The family received friends Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home and the funeral was held Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Cameron Baptist Church. Burial was held at Crains Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cameron Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 155, Cameron NC 28326 or FirstHealth Hospice Palliative Care Foundation (payable to: Hospice Foundation of FirstHealth), 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

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Dates to Remember

November 27, 28, and 29, 2013 - Thanksgiving Holiday

December 5, 2013 - Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting Event/Lee County Campus

December 18, 2013 - Professional Development*/Holiday Luncheon - This will be college wide.
*PD is for full and permanent part-time employees only.

For information on our Professional Development Day and to register for sessions, please visit our new PD Day website. Registration must be completed by Dec. 4th at www.cccc.edu/pdday.

December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 2013 and January 1, 2014 - Christmas Holiday

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Things For Sale, For Free or For Adoption

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.

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