Cougar Bytes for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

Please Share Your Views About CCCC's Workplace Climate!

The senior administration of Central Carolina Community College would like to thank you for your service to our students and our College!

In recognition that attracting, developing, and sustaining high-performing employees is one of the goals of the Strategic Plan, we invite you to participate in the 2019 CCCC Employee Climate Survey. This year's brief survey will ask you to evaluate perceptions of the work environment, communication, equity, campus environment, and organizational structure and governance of our College.

Thank you for helping us accomplish these goals!

Institutional Effectiveness and Research Department
Central Carolina Community College
ie@cccc.edu
(919) 718-7320

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Math Club Takes 2nd Place

by Charity Turner, Math Instructor, Math Club Faculty Advisor

The CCCC Math Club took second place at the 2019 NCMATYC Math Competition on Nov. 9. The math competition is always a favorite Math Club event. I am proud of our students for representing the club and the college.

Over 100 students competed from 15 community colleges across the state. Students compete individually in the morning calculus exam; Mackenzie Roche placed third of all competing students in the morning calculus competition. In the afternoon team competition, CCCC Lee placed fourth out of 31 teams. Overall, CCCC Lee won second place.

Team photo (left to right): Charity Turner (Math Club Faculty Advisor), Mackenzie Roche, Drew Bryan, Sean Blackburn, Jaycee Sansom, Julian Banguera Torres.

Mackenzie Roche holding her plaque from the morning calculus competition.

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OERNC Conference

CCCC hosted the OERNC Conference in partnership with NC LIVE on Monday, Oct. 7, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center. Over 170 people attended representing 39 different schools (community colleges, universities, high schools) from across the state, with one group traveling from East Tennessee State University.

Keynote speakers were Dr. Richard Sebastian, Director of Achieving the Dream's OER Degree Initiative, and NC LIVE Executive Director Rob Ross. Concurrent sessions included presenters from surrounding colleges sharing how they have implemented OER, and what challenges and successes they have encountered during the process. Conference sponsors included: Blackboard, Cengage, Copia, Libre Texts, Lumen Learning, McGraw-Hill, Odigia, and Pearson.

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HR Department Receives National Award

Trinity Faucett (center), Central Carolina Community College Director of Human Resources, accepts the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2019 HR Excellence Award on behalf of the CCCC Human Resources Department.

This award, which was presented during the CUPA-HR Annual Conference and Expo in October in Denver, Colo., honors transformative HR work in higher education, recognizing teams or individuals who have provided HR leadership resulting in significant and ongoing organizational change within their institutions. Thanks to the generous support of AIG, CUPA-HR contributed $3,000 to Central Carolina Community College's scholarship fund.

Pictured are, left to right: Marie Williams, CUPA-HR National Board Chair and Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at N.C. State University; Erin Blakeley, CCCC Coordinator of Professional Development; Faucett; Andy Brantley, President and CEO of CUPA-HR; and Craig Cheyne, Managing Vice President, Business Development at AIG Retirement Services.

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Adjunct Connection Issue #6

Please take a moment to view Issue 6 (Fall 2019) of the Adjunct Connection newsletter. each issue features an adjunct and a CCCC Department, along with key dates and special announcements. Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with questions at (919) 718-7490.

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Accessibility in the Classroom

This year the Distance Education department began offering "Accessibility in the Classroom" online via Blackboard. This training educates faculty on different aspects of accessibility and is a part of the College's DE Refresh certification. To sign up or learn more, please email acart117@cccc.edu. Seated training options are available for this training by request.

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Moore County Schools Visit

Barbara Campbell, Nursing Department Chair, and Dixie Holden, Nursing Instructor, visited Moore County Schools' Career Technical Education classes to present information on the profession of nursing to middle schoolers.

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Pecan Breakfast Recipe Competition

Christopher R. Westerberg, of Cameron, a student in the Culinary Arts program, was a winner in the North Carolina Pecan Association Pecan Breakfast Recipe Competition at the recent North Carolina State Fair. He finished third in the competition with his recipe, "Pecan And Apple Stuffed Crepes, with Pecan Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle."

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UT Club Service Project

We had our best turnout yet for a UT Club Service Project! We painted the parking lot signs and decorated for a kids Halloween event at the zoo.

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Health & Fitness Science C4 Combine

The CCCC Health & Fitness Sciences program hosted the C4 Combine on Oct. 29 at the CCCC Lee Main Campus. The Combine gave individuals the opportunity to test their fitness and wellness to see how it compares with professionals and Olympians.

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Chamber Clays Tournament

A team from Central Carolina Community College participated in the Chamber Clays Tournament on Friday, Nov. 8, at Deep River Sporting Clays. Members of the CCCC team are pictured, left to right: Wendy Cotten, Kelly Baird, Amy Snider-Wells, Nicole Crissman, and Haley Thomas.

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Health and Wellness Fair

The Central Carolina Community College Health & Fitness Sciences program hosted a Health and Wellness Fair on Oct. 30 at the CCCC Lee Main Campus Classroom Fitness Center Gymnasium in Sanford, N.C.

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park

The Health and Fitness Science students were provided a behind the scenes tour at the Durham Athletic Park which is home to the Durham Bulls as well as Duke Baseball. Faith Inman, Promotions Director for the Durham Bulls, provided access to all aspects of the stadium as well as provided information on Special Event promotions, Game Day management, and all things Minor League Baseball.

Faith recounted a story where the director of Bull Durham, Ron Shelton, attended the stadium last year and was surprised to see the Bull in left field. As Faith recounted "The bull in left field was a tradition that was started in the Bull Durham movie and was originated when Director Ron Shelton saw a promotion by a clothing store where employees hit a celebratory button when a suit was sold. Shelton and his crew dreamed up a way to make it relevant to the storyline of Bull Durham and now the "Hit the Bull, Get a Steak" is part of Durham Bulls history"

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Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials

Safety and Security personnel from throughout the NC Community College System founded the Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials, ACCSSO, at the EHSI Safety Leadership conference last April. The first official meeting on Sept. 17 was held at Central Carolina Community College where we selected an interim executive board and drafted our Constitution, appropriately, on Constitution Day. Visit EHSI to learn more.

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Fit For Spring - Personal Training Clients

by Carl Bryan, Department Chair, Health and Fitness Science

Spring 2020 is approaching and the Health and Fitness Science First Year students will be providing Personal Training sessions twice a week to volunteers. This includes pre-testing, fashioning SMART goals for your own fitness endeavors, and post-testing. This will start February 3 and run until the end of the Spring 2020 semester. The commercial value of this endeavor is over $1000, but as a volunteer, you get it for free.

The Personal Training Class will run on TTH from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., however, the sessions will run only one hour.

We have twenty-five trainers who need the hours and in some cases, they can adjust their class schedules to meet their clients' job hour requirements. They cannot get their personal training in AFTER the work day nor on their own on weekends or at your personal gym. It has to be done here at the Lee Campus.

If you are interested in the Spring of 2020 having a personal trainer, please email Dr. Carl Bryan at cbryan@cccc.edu so he can add you to the list of clients.

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Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet on Nov. 26

Colleagues, the Central Carolina Culinary Institute cordially invites you to our Annual Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Come dine-in or take out for $8 (cash only) at each main campus.

Please help spread the word to students, staff, and in the community. See flyer for more information.

We hope to see you there!

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Veterans Day 2019

We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifices!

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Toys for Tots

by Mary Parker, Career Center Coordinator

Give the gift of a new toy to bring the joy of Christmas to Children less fortunate!

Drop Off Location:
Sanford Main Campus
1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
Bell Welcome Center, Career Center, Office #104
Deadline Date: Monday, Dec. 9 by 4:30 p.m.

If you should have questions, please contact Mary Parker at (919) 718-7396.

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Faculty & Staff Halloween Costume Contest

The CCCC Lee Main Campus hosted a Faculty & Staff Costume Contest, and a Student Costume Contest, Oct. 31. View and download images here!

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Trunk or Treat

CCCC's Phi Beta Lambda, along with the CCCC Foundation, hosted Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. To see a gallery of photos from the event that are downloadable, visit www.cccc.edu/slideshows/galleries.

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Helping Lee County Children During Holidays

by Bianka Stumpf, Social Sciences Lead Instructor

It is my privilege each year to coordinate getting interested CCCC employees connected to the Christmas JOY Program in Lee County. This program is an opportunity to make the holidays special and memorable for deserving children in our community, and CCCC has been participating at least my fifteen year tenure (and probably even longer). Interested individuals and groups agree to sponsor a child (an "angel") by purchasing things like clothing, coats, and toys. Children range in age from birth to twelve.

I have angels ready for adoption. Last year CCCC adopted thirty-nine angels! Some departments, buildings, and peer groups at the College pool their resources to adopt an angel in lieu of gift exchanges on campus. Some individuals at CCCC wish to support an angel but don't want to do the shopping. In these cases, I can do as I have in the past and do the shopping for you with your monetary contribution.

As a child with little resources, I received my holiday gifts through this program thirty years ago, and my heart holds a special place for it. Participation is a remarkable way to embody a spirit of service. If you or a CCCC group of you are interested, please call me at (919) 498-5452 or e-mail bstum056@cccc.edu.

Gifts will be due to First Presbyterian Church on Hawkins Ave. in early Dec. You can drop them off there, or I can arrange for a pick-up and drop-off for you. Details on drop-off will accompany your angel materials.

Thanks so much for considering and/or sharing with anyone you think would be interested.

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Why I Give

CCCC Foundation

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Fall 2019 M.A.P. Newsletter!

The third edition of the M.A.P.: My Academic Pathway Newsletter is now available! M.A.P.: My Academic Pathway is CCCC's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The purpose of M.A.P. is to provide a personalized approach that enables new students to make efficient, effective, and timely choices in order to complete their educational and career goals.

Learn more about My Academic Pathway (MAP) by visiting our website!

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Notes from Institutional Effectiveness & Research

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

CCCC Strategic Planning is Under Way!

Linda Scuiletti and Stormy Mascitelli are leading a group of 38 dedicated administrators, faculty, and staff to create CCCC's new Vision 2020 Strategic Plan. The group started meeting in July 2019. The strategic plan will include a mission, vision, six focus areas, action items, key performance indicators, and targets. The focus areas are:

1. Determining Workforce Needs
2. Clarifying Pathways to Student End Goals
3. Helping Students Choose, Enter, and Stay on a Pathway
4. Ensuring Students Are Learning
5. Equity
6. Employees

CCCC Survey Revision Project

The Survey Revision Committee is reviewing and revising all CCCC surveys for students, employees, and others. The committee has completed revisions for the Enrolled Curriculum Student Survey, Applied but Did Not Enroll Survey, and the Non-Completer Survey.

Spring 2020 Data Dashboards

The Spring 2020 data dashboards are available on the CCCC Dashboards website. Dashboards are updated daily mid-morning. New data dashboards include:

1. Course Fill Rate Report & Retention Report (Spring 2020)
2. Enrollment (Spring 2020)
3. 2019-20 Estimated FTE

Institutional Effectiveness & Research is your home for accreditation, strategic planning, outcomes & assessment, and institutional research!

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News From The Library

by Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services

Spanish Collection Spotlight

Did you know? The Library has books and other resources available for ESL students, Spanish language students, and Spanish-speaking patrons. Some of the resources we have available include:

• Books in Spanish (fiction and non-fiction)
• Bilingual books in English and Spanish
• Books for learning English and easy-reader books in English
• Books for learning Spanish
• DVDs of popular Spanish-language movies
• DVDs with subtitles and audio in Spanish
• Children's books in Spanish
• Bilingual children's books in Spanish and English
• Mango Languages (online) - Learn over 70 languages and over 17 ESL/ELL courses

These types of books and DVDs are available at the Lee and Harnett libraries. Library staff can assist you in locating these resources and in getting you started with the Mango Languages online resource.

Accepting Book Order Requests

The library is accepting book order requests from faculty and staff. To submit a request, please complete the online Library Order Request Form and refer to our Library Collection Development Policies for guidelines on the kinds of materials we can order. You may contact Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services, at (919) 718-7245 or tguthrie@cccc.edu with any questions.

Upcoming Lee Library Events

A Walk Through History: Lee Library 50th Anniversary (Save the date!) The Library building on the Lee Campus opened its doors to students in January 1970. That's right, the Library is turning 50 years old in 2020!

While card catalogs and microfilm may have been replaced by digital databases, our mission to serve the students of Central Carolina Community College hasn't changed. We have been helping students conduct research and access information since they came to us wearing bell-bottoms, and we want to celebrate that history.

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we will be hosting a "Walk Through History" event during the week of Jan. 21 - 24, 2020. Come see a photo display of the early days of CCCC and find stories from the dedicated professionals who staffed the original library. If you or someone you know worked in the library or at CCCC in the early '70s, we'd love to hear your stories and include them in the display. We will also hold a reception on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, from 2 - 3:30 p.m. So mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!

Upcoming Harnett Library Events

Cookbook Display & Treats: The Harnett Library will be showcasing our cookbooks this month in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. On Monday, Nov. 25th, library staff will be making dishes for patrons to sample. These dishes will be from The Wizard's Cookbook. Samples will be available as long as they last, so we encourage patrons to come early to give them a try! We would love anyone who uses one of our cookbooks in the coming months to share a photo of what they made on our Library Facebook page!

Exam Study Party: On Wednesday Dec. 4th, the Harnett Library will be hosting our second Exam Study Party in the Library computer lab. There will be spaces reserved for students to use for studying and working with STEM tutors. The Librarian will be available to assist with questions. We will have pizza, snacks, and drinks available as well. The study party will begin at Noon. RSVP will be required so that we know how much food to provide. A link to the RSVP form will be sent via email, Facebook, and to course instructors soon.

Upcoming Chatham Community Library Events

All events are free and open to the public. Visit the Chatham Community Library Calendar of Events for more information.

Google Apps - Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Explore Google's suite of free, web-based applications that allow you to collaborate on documents and access files wherever you have an Internet connection. Topics covered include Google Drive (a free alternative to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), calendars and events, and managing contacts. Prerequisite: Participants must have a Gmail account. Class size is limited and registration is required. Register online.

Genealogy Assistance - Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. - noon. Volunteer genealogists are available to assist with family history research on most Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Sessions are held in the Local History & Genealogy area of the Chatham Community Library. Please bring as much documentation as you have on your research topic or ancestor with you, as well as a flash drive and money for printing.

Samson and Delilah: From Pulpits to Pop Stars - Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon discussion with North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholar Billy Stevens in the Holmes Meeting Room. This program will focus on the impact of African American spirituals on American popular music with a fascinating journey spanning a century of American history. This event is made possible with funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Death and Cupcakes: Coffee, Cake, and Conversation - Thursday, Dec. 14, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Join us in a safe space to share stories and ask questions of sorrow, grief, and love around death, dying and beyond. This program will be facilitated by the clinical director of heart2heart, Cathy Brooksie Edwards, with music by Sheila Fleming. Coffee, tea, and cupcakes will be served. Funding for this event is made possible by the Friends of the Chatham Community Library.

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Professional Development

by Erin Blakeley, Coordinator of Professional Development

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings

Is it too early? Not for making reservations for Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore House! Biltmore House is offering special pricing for CCCC employees interested in Candelight Christmas Evenings. See more at Biltmore.com. For reservations, call (866) 851-4661 and use reference promo code #250.

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Announcements

Please join the Health Sciences and Human Services Division in welcoming Miss Rainna Lynn Harrison to our family. Shantel McNeill, Medical Sonography Program Director, gave birth to Miss Raina on Nov. 7. Shantel, Rich, and Miss Rainna are all doing well adjusting to the phenomenal life as a family of three.

Please join us for a baby shower for Erika Parker on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Elizabeth's Pizza. Please see attached invitation.

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of Oct. 31.

• Amy Snider-Wells, Department Chair, Public Safety & Instructor
• Catherine Godbold, Academic Assistance Center & Writing Center Coordinator
• Daniel Guyer, PC Technician
• Isaac Smith, Veterans Affair Coordinator
• Sandra Soto, Financial Aid Advisor

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Shout Outs

Kevin Coleman Featured

HCI Welding Instructor Kevin Coleman was recently featured in the "Educator Spotlight" section of the Spring 2019 edition of ARC Magazine, a welding industry periodical published by Lincoln Electric Company. The feature story was prompted by a letter signed by 19 of Coleman's HCI students and sent to the magazine's editors. An excerpt from the letter that was quoted in the feature article reads, "More than just helping build friendships and vocational skills in a shop or working environment, he's teaching us a life-changing, perhaps even a life-saving skill set."

Congratulations to Kevin for this unique and well-deserved recognition of his learning-first focus.

David Watson Completes Doctoral

David Watson, English and Humanities instructor, has successfully completed his doctoral work at UNCG and has earned a Ph.D. in English with a Specialization in American Literature after 1900. His dissertation was "Searching for Truth in the Post-Truth Age: An Examination of Detective Fiction from Poe to Present."

Gary Beasley Finalist

We are very excited to announce that Gary Beasley is one of two finalists for the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award. Please join us in congratulating him!

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2019 Pay Dates

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Holiday Challenge Begins Soon

by Human Resources

FREE Holiday Challenge Begins! You can register at any time during the challenge from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31.

Maintain, don't gain this holiday season with the 13th annual Holiday Challenge! This FREE seven-week program provides you with access to weekly newsletters, daily tips, and healthy holiday recipes.

Last year's Holiday Challenge was the largest to date with more than 39,000 participants from all 50 states, all 100 North Carolina counties, and 17 additional countries. You are invited to join the 2019 Holiday Challenge! For more information and to register:

The first 50 employees to register and send a screenshot of registration to humanresources@cccc.edu will receive a CCCC scarf!

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Holiday Assistance

by Human Resources

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

If you would prefer not to be listed, or if your name does not appear as you'd like, please email marketing@cccc.edu.

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Cougar Kudos

Looking for a way to say thank you without being noticed? Send an anonymous* compliment or note of appreciation to a colleague! Try this great feature from the Center for Academic Excellence by completing this form.

*Your name and email address will be kept confidential and not sent with your message.

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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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Social Media

Join the activity on social media! Do you write a blog, have a Twitter account, or Facebook page for your department or classroom? Share your link! Send to Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu

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Cougar Pets News

Cat Enrichment Toys

The Veterinary Medical Technology Department would like to have donations of cat enrichment toys, specifically toys for scratching. Below are pictures of the toys wanted. These scratch toys can be purchased at Wal-Mart or other pet stores.

National Make a Dog's Day

"National Make a Dog's Day" was Oct. 22. This day promotes dog adoption! Consider adopting one of the Cougar Pets. Go to cougarpets.org to learn more and see the dogs available.

Meet Katniss

Katniss

My name is Katniss. I am a 3-year-old female who loves to play and cuddle! I am very laid back and make friends easily with cats, but am unsure around dogs. I am very sweet and love to be loved, but also know how to be independent. Katniss is available for adoption!

All adoptable dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. They have had regular dental cleanings, blood work, and physical exams. We pride ourselves on the care that our cats and dogs receive during their stay. Contact us at www.cougarpets.org for more information on our colony dogs and available cats.

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Things Wanted, For Sale, or For Free!

Land!

Who needs land for their dream home?! Two lots available for purchase off Hickory House Road. NO CITY TAXES! 3.53 acres and 3.39 acres. Each lot $45,000. Contact Heather McKenzie at hmcke851@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 Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu and we will feature in next month's publication.

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Contribute to Cougar Bytes

Send along your Cougar Bytes contributions!

Our monthly Cougar Bytes newsletter is focused on staff and faculty. We welcome your stories, successes, events, photos, or shout-outs in every issue. Please submit your contributions to marketing@cccc.edu or contact Cris Oliver at coliv016@cccc.edu with any questions or suggestions.

The deadline for contributions is Dec. 11 for the December issue. Thank you!

The only remaining Cougar Bytes issue for 2019 will be published on Dec. 13.

To be sure your contribution is included, please submit at least two days ahead of the publication date. Thank you!

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