Cougar Bytes for Friday, March 24, 2017

CCCC receives $200,000 from the National Science Foundation

by Meghan Reece Brown, Director, Grants and Strategic Initiatives

Congratulations to Andy McMahan and Jeff Gannon on receiving a $200,000 ATE Grant from the National Science Foundation.

NSF's ATE program focuses on colleges that award two-year degrees in advanced technology fields and promotes improvements in the education of science and engineering technicians.

The goal of the CCCC project is to provide technician skills, competencies, and hands-on experiences needed for employment in the fields of energy efficiency verification and building performance analysis. The project will include the (1) recruitment of underrepresented populations into the program, (2) the bolstering of existing curriculum to incorporate industry recognized third-party credentials, and (3) internships and field experiences for students.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, buildings are responsible for almost 40% of energy consumed in the U.S. and close to 80% of that energy comes from CO2 emitting sources. Increasing the efficiency and performance of our built environment stands to play a vital role in combating one of the biggest challenge we face as a society. Andy and Jeff's project aims to think globally and act locally.

The program will run June 1, 2017 and ends May 31, 2020.

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Faculty Development Day

Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in young adult development, spoke to a professional development gathering on March 9 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center for Central Carolina Community College faculty and staff. In addition to Dr. Jay's address, the three-hour session included speakers and roundtable discussions allowing faculty and staff to find ways to enhance student success, share some of those success stories and discuss how to integrate ideas into classrooms and student services.

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"Green Central" Featured

Central Carolina Community College's "Green Central" has been featured by the North State Journal at NSJ Online.

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Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Harnett Spring Games

by Jamie Wicker, Director of Student Learning

Harnett County Special Olympics Spring Games will be held on April 28 at Campbell University, Buies Creek. Opening ceremonies will kick off at 9:45 a.m. at the Irwin Belk Track. The games and lunch will follow. Central Carolina Community College, along with Campbell University, East Carolina University, Harnett County Schools, and several other community partners, work together to make Harnett County Spring Games a success.

Athletes from 28 schools and agencies will compete in events such as standing long jump, running long jump, track and field events, softball throw, and relay events.

Volunteers are needed to assist with running the games and, most importantly, accompany and assist the participating athletes for the entire day (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The games are scheduled to last from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be an opening and closing ceremony.

All staff and volunteers will need to arrive at the event site by 8 a.m.

If you wish to be a vital part of this special day, please complete the form at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/zpp6Xa8IXtivR23o2.

Volunteers will need to be at least 16 years of age, and if the volunteer is a minor he or she will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If you need more information about volunteering, please contact Jamie Wicker by phone at (910) 814-8856 or by email at jwicker@cccc.edu.

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Academic Excellence Student Awards Ceremony

by Ellen Bland, Communication Instructor

The annual Academic Excellence Student Awards ceremony will be May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Department chairs and instructors will present awards to curriculum students, with a reception to follow.

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Scholars' Bowl Team Competes

Members of the TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Scholars' Bowl team competed in the North Carolina Council of Educational Opportunity Programs (NCCEOP) statewide Scholars' Bowl competition at Fayetteville State University on Saturday, March 12, and placed fourth out of eight teams.

In this competition, students answered trivia questions as a team and astounded the audience members with all that they know. They are looking forward to competing again next year.

While the team was in competition, 19 other UBMS students participated in a Leadership Conference and attended workshops on public speaking, financial literacy, and college admissions. All juniors were unable to attend this event because they were taking their first official SAT and demonstrating all they've learned from eight three-hour prep sessions throughout this year!

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Thank You for TRiO Day

by Ashley Tittemore, Executive Director of College Access Programs & Director of Upward Bound Math and Science

Thank you to the CCCC family for donating books and other items for a literacy drive in honor of TRiO Day! The Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) TRiO program brought all donated items to Livingstone College on Saturday, Feb. 25, where TRiO programs from across the state gathered for a national day of service and assembled over 150 literacy kits for Pre-K students with Smart Start Rowan. As a part of the day of service, students also participated in a neighborhood cleanup of Salisbury. Community service is an integral part of learning in TRiO programs and is celebrated across the country each year on the last Saturday in February. Thank you again for your generous donations and support of TRiO at CCCC!

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CCCC's New Student Ambassadors

by S. Aaron Mabe, Admissions Counselor

Greetings Faculty and Staff,

I am proud to announce our newly selected Student Ambassadors for the 2017-2018 academic year:

• Selina Boehm, Pre-Nursing
• Yeida Casais, Pre-Nursing
• Matthew Ford, AS
• Tara Gills, VMT
• Nickolas Jorgenson, Laser
• Sarah Plonk, AS
• Amanda Miller, MOA
• Gracie Schardt, Pre-Nursing
• Katie Turner, VMT
• Erin Walker, Pre-Nursing

These ten highly qualified students have undergone a rigorous interview process and have earned the title of CCCC's Student Ambassadors! The criteria for selection consists of:

1. a 3.0 cumulative GPA,
2. evidence of leadership, and
3. an interest in community service.

Students who are selected must maintain full-time semester hours during their term of service and a 3.0 GPA. Selected students receive full tuition scholarship for the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, they receive uniforms and such to wear while they serve.

The new Ambassadors will begin training this summer with a nine-week course that covers the college's history, organizational structure, values based leadership, and project management. Please join me in congratulating our new Ambassadors!

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

Spring IPEDS Data Collection
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of surveys conducted annually by the U.S. DOE's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). All institutions that participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs are required to submit information. During the IPEDS Spring Data Collection, we work with dedicated CCCC staff to report data for fall enrollment, finance, human resources, and academic libraries. Thank you to everyone for their hard work! Interested in looking at IPEDS data for CCCC or other schools? All data is available to the public through the IPEDS Data Center.

CCCC's 2016 IPEDS Data Feedback Report
Take a look at the National Center for Education Statistics' IPEDS Data Feedback Report 2016 for CCCC. The Data Feedback Report provides comparison data for a pre-selected lists of institutions. The figures are based on data collected during the 2015-16 IPEDS collection cycle and are the most recent data available from the 2014-2015 school year.

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News From The Library

by Tara Lucas, Director of Library Services

Personnel News

Jennifer Seagraves, Instruction & Outreach Librarian at the Harnett Main Campus, resigned to accept a new position as the Lead Librarian at Johnston Community College. Her last day at CCCC was March 15. A reception was held on March 14 (Pi Day) to bid her farewell and to wish her good luck in her new position. Pizza and dessert pies were enjoyed by all who attended. She will be missed by many students, faculty, and staff. Congratulations, Jennifer!

In the interim, Samantha O'Connor will be filling in at the Harnett Main Campus Library until Jennifer's replacement is hired. Instructors may still contact Samantha with questions related to library instruction at the Lee Main Campus. She can be reached via email, by phone at (910) 814-8843 Monday through Thursday, or in person at the Lee Main Campus Library on Friday.

Rita Van Duinen was recently hired as the new Branch Manager at the Chatham Community Library beginning March 20. Rita holds an M.S.L.S. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Oregon. She will work with Chatham library staff to provide services to both public and community college patrons while also overseeing library operations. Rita has over 20 years of experience in the library field and has worked at the UNC Libraries, at the Carolina Digital Library and Archives at UNC-Chapel Hill, at CCCC as the lead instructor for the Library and Information Technology program (2010-2013), and most recently as a consultant for the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) in Washington, D.C. We wish her well in her new position!

National Library Week: April 10 -14
The library will be celebrating National Library Week and hosting the activities listed below. Watch for more details coming soon.

Lee Library:

• Jelly Bean Jar Count, Library Bingo & Scavenger Hunt - All week (with prizes).
• Maker Fair - Monday and Tuesday, April 10 and 11. Try our 3-D pens, light table, Legos, and some other creative surprises.
• Paws for Reading - Tuesday and Thursday, April 11 and 13, from noon to 2 p.m. Our amazing Vet Med program is partnering with us to bring playful pups to the courtyard outside the Lee library. Come by to pick up a book, celebrate libraries, play with adorable dogs, and learn more about the ways libraries create community at CCCC.

Harnett Library:

• Library Scavenger Hunt - Tuesday, April 11 (with prizes).
• Cupcakes - Wednesday, April 12

Chatham Community Library: Watch for announcements coming soon!

Student Activity Days
The Library is partnering with the Student Gaming Club to have board games and card games in the Lee and Harnett libraries for Student Activity Days on April 18 (Harnett) and 19 (Lee). Our Maker Fair will also make a repeat appearance. Stop by the library for some creative and gaming fun!

Library Surveys
The library will soon be conducting its spring semester departmental survey. Watch for an announcement in your email and on the library web page coming in mid-April. Thanks in advance for your participation!

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Lee County Community Orchestra

Sponsored by CCCC Foundation, join us Friday, March 24, at 6 p.m. for the sounds of the Lee County Community Orchestra featuring members of the Lee County High School Show Choir.

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Chinese Dance & Music Performance

Please join the Central Carolina Community College Confucius Classroom on Sunday, March 26, as we welcome back the performance troupe from Shanxi University. The upcoming Chinese Dance and Music Performance begins at 3 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. For groups of 12 or more people who plan to attend, please send an email to confucius@cccc.edu to reserve seating.

For more information, visit the Confucius Classroom online at www.cccc.edu/confucius. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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2016 Honors Case Study Challenge Honorable Mention

by Rodney Powell, Chemistry Instructor

The 2016 Honors Case Study Challenge has selected Phi Theta Kappa student Rogelio Salvador as an Honorable Mention recipient. Honorable Mention recipients will be recognized at PTK Catalyst 2017 in Nashville, TN, during the Parade of Scholars.

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Employee Golf Tournament

Mark your calendar! This fun event, sponsored by the CCCC Foundation, is right around the corner on April 21. Practice your swing and start getting your team together!

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New Coordinator in the Center for Teaching and Learning

by Amanda Carter, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning

Rachel Rabb (pronounced Ra-chelle) is the new coordinator for the Center for Teaching and Learning. She will be your contact for audiovisual and Blackboard needs. She can be reached at (919) 718-7322 or by email at rrabb@cccc.edu. She previously worked in computer-based learning in a K-12 school district. We are excited to have her on our team. Please come by or call and welcome her!

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CCCC's Fourth Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event

by Bianka Rhodes Stumpf, Social Sciences Lead Instructor

Thanks to everyone for their support this academic year of the University Transfer division's culture series. There is an upcoming event with a few spaces still open for faculty and staff interested in reserving a seat. Please email or phone Bianka Stumpf at bstumpf@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7470, to reserve a limited spot.

CCCC's Fourth Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event
Friday, April 21 from noon - 1:30 p.m.
Dennis Wicker Civic Center Lecture Hall and Lobby

Courtesy of The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education of N.C., our guest is Dr. Debbie Long, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors who later spent years as refugees. She is a highly regarded speaker on the Holocaust who has spent decades unraveling her family's experience. Given her reputation and the number of speaking engagements she does each year, it's finally our turn at CCCC to welcome her. Additionally, the Center's founder and director, Sharon Halperin, will be part of the program.

We're working to have a loaned exhibit on display in the Lee Main Campus lobby again this year. (Thanks, Marcie and team!) This year's exhibit would be courtesy of the N.C. Holocaust Council and the American Friends of the Ghetto Fighters' Museum. We hope to display the "Triumph of Life" that commemorates the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising with 44 panels depicting Jewish resistance and survivor stories.

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Student Outreach and Recruitment Facebook Page

by Kelvin Hunt, Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment

Greetings Faculty and Staff,

Thank you all for always being willing to assist in our efforts to increase student enrollment at the college. The Student Outreach and Recruitment Team has a new tool we'd like to share with you. It's our CCCC Student Outreach and Recruitment Facebook page. You may ask what's so great about this page? I'm glad you asked.

First, if you're on Facebook, please be sure to LIKE the page as we need all the help we can get for maximum exposure on social media. Second, we will be doing all types of cool things going forward with this page. Things like Facebook LIVE virtual tours of your programs, Facebook LIVE interviews with faculty and staff, and different departments like financial aid and CCCC athletics.

If you're interested in being highlighted on the page, contact Kelvin Hunt, ext. 7368, or Stephanie Whitaker, ext. 7218. If you have no idea what Facebook LIVE is, we can help you with that too!

Help us help you!

Thank you for all that you do!

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Open House for UNC Charlotte

by Diana Cagle, Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives TRiO Programs

TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science high school juniors attended the Open House for UNC Charlotte on Saturday, March 18. Students learned about the admissions process, studying abroad, and student leadership opportunities. While on campus, the students explored several classrooms, administrative buildings, student activity centers, and different housing options. This visit gave our students a chance to see another college, so in their senior year, they will make the best college choice for them.

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The President's Puppy Walk

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Federal Workstudy Program

Please make your plans now to request help through the Federal Workstudy Program for next school year.

• 2017-2018 Federal Workstudy Program description and request form
• Supervisor hiring process

Thanks for your support of our students with a need and a willingness to work!

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CCCC on TV

4C Visions, Episode 15. In this episode, R.V. Hight interviews Heather Willett, Dean of Student Support Services and Doug Connor, Head Men's Basketball Coach.

View more CCCC videos online on the CCCC YouTube Channel.

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Employee Assistance Program: Did You Know

by Trinity Faucett, Director of Human Resources

In addition to providing free and confidential counseling, our Employee Assistance Program offers additional benefits such as:

• Employee discount program called Perks at Work.
• Financial and legal resources including a free simple create your own will.
• Free online courses.

Perks at Work

Perks at Work offers employee discounts of up to 25% on name brand, practical and luxury items, as well as travel, amusement park, and entertainment tickets. Register for free at www.perksatwork.com/login.

First-time users will need to register using their work email address and the company name of EAP in order to access the Savings Center. When entering the company name, as you begin to type a drop-down menu will appear. Please choose EAP from the options in the drop down.

• Don't forget to use the company name of EAP.
• Please register with your work email address.
• Be sure that you can access your email right away. A system-created message will be sent to that address immediately.
• You will need to retrieve the email to complete your registration and then log in to begin exploring the site for the great discounts.

Legal and Financial Center

To access the Financial and Legal Resource Center, go to the EAP website at www.mygroup.com. You will choose the "My Portal Login" and the "Work-Life" option. Enter our unique employer username and password combination-username: cccc2014 and password: guest.

Once you have accessed the work-life site, you will have access to a wealth of resources and online seminars. In the "Centers," you can find the "Legal and Financial Center." This is where you find a link for more information on how to create simple will at no cost to you plus more financial links.

Skill Builder Center

In the "Skill Builder Center," you can access e-learning courses that you can complete in 15-20 minutes. Human Resources recommends several of the topics including:

• Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Business Etiquette and Professionalism

However, there are several courses for your personal enrichment such as:

• Appreciating Personality Differences
• Emotional Intelligence
• Effective Communication
• Eating Your Way to Wellness and more.

The presentations are narrated and you will receive a certificate of completion.

For more information on your Employee Assistance Program, contact the Human Resources Department at (919) 718-7493 or call the EAP at (800) 633-3353.

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Welcome New Employees!

New Employees as of March

• Nora Burmeister, Online Learning & Electronic Services Librarian
• Erica Glover, Contract Administrator
• Sonya Hayes, Career Development Specialist
• Rachel Rabb, Coordinator of the Center for Teaching and Learning
• James Sizemore, Administrative Technician
• Karen Slunaker, Nursing Instructor

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Thank Yous and Shout-outs

A big thank you to Officer Anthony Matthews and Sgt. Cal Maynard! After an evening class, VUB student Brenda Blue realized she did not have her car keys. Sgt. Maynard and Officer Matthews went above and beyond to assist. They searched classrooms, hallways, walkways, everywhere they could. After an hour, her keys were found...hanging on a bush! Thanks to VMT student, Sarah Zuber, who searched as well. What wonderful people here at CCCC! Pictured from left to right: Officer Anthony Matthews, Sarah Zuber, Sgt. Cal Maynard, and Brenda Blue.

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Dear CCCC Team,

Please accept my heart felt thanks to the entire college for such a generous gift of time well spent with my newborn son Matthew Gray Bruner. Words can`t express our gratitude for all those who shared leave to allow for a phenomenal maternity leave as a new full-time faculty member. You kindness made lifelong memories for my new family of three! I am forever grateful to be a part of such a fantastic, loving group of faculty and staff!

Many Thanks,
Dan`l & Danielle Bruner

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CCW Advisor Elvin James will soon be departing from the CCCC family to further his career at Wake Technical Community College. Elvin will be doing Recruitment and CCP Marketing for Wake Tech's Outreach Team. Elvin has been an Advisor at Western Harnett High School since the inception of the CCW program in Fall 2014. Best wishes, Elvin!

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Theresa Echeverria was elected as the North Carolina Vice President for the Carolinas Region of Phi Theta Kappa this past weekend. This is the first time one of our students has held regional office!

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Thank you to all of you who took time to send a note, flowers, call, or stop by in person to console me on the loss of my father. It's comforting to know my work family is there in times of trouble. Thank you all so much.
~ Kassandra Lyles

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Birth Announcements

Mia Imory Arnold made her debut on March 15, weighing in at 7.2 lbs. and 20.5 inches long. Her parents, Chelsea Sasser and Jerrell Arnold are doing well as are the grandparents, Ronnie and Karen Sasser.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

3/24	Gary Lopossay
3/25	BJ Thompson
3/26	Peggy Cotten
3/26	Ken Hoyle Jr.
3/26	Caroline Julich
3/27	Martha Wilkie
3/28	Karen Brown
3/28	Bill Freeman
3/28	Christopher McNeill
3/30	Fernanda Perry
3/30	Lorraine Whitaker
3/31	Dana Diaz
4/1	Robert Barnes
4/2	Lisa Knight
4/2	Greg Hamm
4/3	Wilma Dorman
4/4	Allen Howington
4/5	Juan Gonzalez-Venegas
4/5	Latasha McIver
4/6	Shatea McNeill
4/8	Denise Johnson
4/11	Myles Tart
4/12	Kelly Hall
4/12	De-Ven Atkinson
4/14	Stanley Taylor
4/14	Jessica Walshaw
4/15	Bonnie Smith
4/15	Jonathan Sisk
4/16	Emilia Guerrero
4/17	Charity Turner
4/18	Heike Johnson
4/18	Ashley Dial
4/20	Kasey Patterson
4/21	Kassandra Lyles
4/24	Stephen Mabe
4/25	Jack Oglesbee
4/25	Wendy Cotten
4/25	Tyra Johnson
4/26	MontE Christman
4/27	Stephanie Cole
4/28	Teresa Brown
4/28	Charmaine Keffer
4/30	Pam Byrd

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News From The CCCC Family

Your Employee Assistance Program is here to assist during any difficult time.

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Employee of the Month Program

by Daisha Gaines, Director of Organizational Development

Please join me as we continue recognizing our full-time faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions and customer service. The purpose of this award is to:

• Promote positive employee-to-employee and employee-to-student interactions on campus in order to further a learning first culture.
• Increase employee engagement through recognizing positive employee behaviors.

The Employee Recognition Committee is currently accepting nominations. All nominations are due by the first Monday of the calendar month to be recognized the following month.

Read Employee of the Month Program Eligibility & Guidelines. To nominate a deserving colleague, please click: Employee of the Month Nomination Form

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Dates to Remember

Friday, March 24 The CCCC Foundation/Lee County Orchestra fundraising event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

Tuesday, March 28 Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

April 14 - April 17 College closed.

Friday, April 21 CCCC's Fourth Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event , Dennis Wicker Civic Center Lecture Hall and Lobby.

Friday, April 21 Employee Golf Tournament, Sanford Golf Course, Sanford.

Tuesday, May 2 The CCCC Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

Wednesday, May 3 The CCCC Academic Awards Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

Friday, May 5 The President's Puppy Walk will begin at 10 a.m. on Lee Main Campus

Thursday, May 11 Central Carolina Community College graduation will be held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

Monday, May 15 The CCCC BLET graduation will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

Thursday, May 25 The CCCC medical programs graduation will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and More.

Do you write a blog for your course? Do you have a Twitter account or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Email Cristina Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu and we will add to the list.

Facebook

• CCCC Student Outreach and Recruitment Facebook
• The Central Carolina Works
  Career & College Promise Facebook
• Triangle South WDB Facebook
• TRIO: Veterans Upward Bound
• CCCC Continuing Education Facebook
• The Innovation Center of Lee County Facebook
• Library Facebook
• I am CCCC Facebook
• Cougar Pets Facebook
• CCCC Foundation Facebook

Blogs

• The Cougar's Roar - Student Services Division Blog
• Triangle South WDB Blog
• ESL at Central Carolina Community College Blog, Julia Herbon, Lead ESL Instructor
• Learning First Blog, Brian Merritt, VP of Student Learning

Twitter

• Triangle South WDB Twitter
• Industry Services Twitter

YouTube

• Central Carolina CC YouTube

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Cougar Pets News

 

To make it easier for potential adopters to fill out applications, complete the online form at https://goo.gl/forms/qHJlwXF0h3d1rx472. Happy adopting!

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Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

For sale: Accordion
This accordion is in excellent condition, made in Italy, and numbered. Asking price is $400. If any information is needed on the accordion, please feel free to contact Lisa Brown at (910) 814-8901 or email at lbrow991@cccc.edu.

For sale: China
This Noritake china is in mint condition. It consists of a complete service for 12 including serving platters, bowls, tea pot, coffee pot, and cups. Asking price is $350. please feel free to contact Lisa Brown at (910) 814-8901 or email at lbrow991@cccc.edu.

CCCC-Bay is happy to post your unneeded, unwanted, or unused items in Cougar Bytes! Send an email (photos would be great) to Cristina Oliver at coliver@cccc.edu and we will feature in next month's publication.

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Contribute to Cougar Bytes

Cougar Bytes is happy to accept your April contributions. Cougar Bytes is a monthly newsletter distributed to staff and faculty. We welcome any events, stories, photos, or shout-outs in each issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu.

Our deadline for contributions is April 19 for the April issue. Thank you!

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