Cougar Bytes for November 18, 2011

CCCC Introduces New Confucius Classroom Instructor To Community

Professor Ling Huang and her son, Quianfan Chen

Chinese song and music delighted those attending the reception for Professor Ling Huang, Central Carolina Community College's new Confucius Classroom instructor, Monday at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Huang and her son, Qianfan Chen ("Fan" for short), performed two traditional Chinese songs to express their gratitude for the warm welcome they have received since arriving in Sanford Oct. 12. Fan performed on a "xiao," an end-blown Chinese flute, and Huang sang a Chinese song expressing a lady's happy mood while picking bamboo flowers.

"The song also represents my mood on being here in Sanford," she told those at the gathering.

Huang holds a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's in Jewish literature. She is fluent in English and teaches it at Nanjing Normal University, in Jiangsu province, the People's Republic of China. For the next two years, she will be sharing her knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture through the Classroom, as well as doing presentations for area schools, organizations and companies who want to learn more about China.

Fan is attending East Lee Middle School. He said he has already made some friends there.

"I have made the correct decision to come to the college," Huang told the gathering. Then she asked Sanford Mayor Cornelia Olive, "What is the secret to having a city that is full of friendly people?"

The mayor smiled and responded, "We welcome people and other cultures readily," then added, "You just illustrated why you are so precious to us. You brought us such charm, delicacy and beauty. We welcome you most heartily."

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Holiday Luncheons

Sanford Campus

Harnett Campus

Chatham Campus

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Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

by Diane Glover, Foundation Executive Director

At the CCCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon Tuesday at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, scholarship donors and recipients were able to meet each other. Kelvin Puckett (center), of Chatham County, received the Andrew Kelly Wicker Memorial Scholarship to help him afford his Mechanical Engineering classes. Andrew Kelly Wicker graduated from the college in 2004 and passed away in 2005. Family members at the luncheon were (from left) his mother Karen Wicker, sister Kelsey Wicker, and widow Brenda Wicker.

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Get Your Picture Taken With Charlee Cougar and Santa!

by Carl Bryan, Dean of Student Learning Support Programs

Charlee and Mike Neal, Director of Student Activities, are reminding you that you can get your holiday picture taken with Charlee Cougar and/or Santa Claus on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on the Lee Campus in the CFC building just before the basketball game. Click the link below for more information.

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Lisa Chapman Wins NCCPA Award

by Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs and Alumni Relations

Lisa Chapman

Lisa Chapman, Vice President of Academic Affairs, has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Service to the Profession Award from the NC College Personnel Association (NCCPA). The committee based their selection on her 22+ years of commitment to CCCC and her student-centered approach.

The nominee must be a practicing professional (i.e., faculty member, administrator, or staff member) employed at a college or university located in North Carolina. Must have made a significant contribution in support of the profession and must not be a student personnel/student development professional, but should have demonstrated outstanding service to or made some other type of significant contribution to the post secondary student personnel/student development field.

The award was presented during the NCCPA Conference Luncheon on October 28 at UNC-W.

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Marketing & Public Affairs Team Win Medallion Awards

Gold Medallion award winning design.

NCMPR's prestigious Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community and technical colleges. This year CCCC's Marketing & Public Affairs department received four Medallion medallions for work done in 2011: a Gold Medallion for the artwork on the CCCC bus, a Silver Medallion for the advertising and public relations campaign promoting the college's 50th Anniversary kickoff event, and two silver medallions for general writing and feature writing. In 2010, the department won a Silver Medallion for Cougar Bytes, the electronic newsletter it publishes for the faculty and staff of the college.

The marketing team: Marcie Dishman, Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, Morgan Steele, Marketing Coordinator, Neil McGowan, Graphic Artist and Multimedia Specialist, Kathy McDonald, Marketing Writer, and Irene Smith, Administrative Assistant.

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Submissions Are Invited for 2012 Red Clay Review

by Summerlin Page, English Instructor, Humanities

You are invited to submit your poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction and two- dimensional art for publication in the Spring 2012 issue of the Red Clay Review, CCCC's literary journal. Click here for more information.

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Small Business Center Helps A Dream Come True

When Joni Pavlik, Dean of Media Technologies & Public Services, and her husband, Ray, decided to start a business selling wines and other products made in North Carolina, Ray went back to school. As he was renovating the historic 1920s general store that now houses "unWINEd," he signed up for every SBC course he felt would better equip him to make the business a success.

The wine shop, located 5 miles south of Pittsboro opened on November 4th. The Pavliks carry more than 20 wines and mead made in North Carolina as well as artisan flatbread, gluten free and vegan vegetable chips, cheeses, and other food products. Wine is available by the glass or by the bottle. You can find more information about unWINEd on their website, www.unwinednc.com

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Donations Needed for CCCCAEOP Silent Auction

by Martha Wilkie, Administrative Assistant to Dean Athans

If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction for student scholarships, please bring your donations to Martha Wilkie in the Science Building or Sue Whitman in the Industry Services office (across the street from the Lee campus behind the Marketing House, behind the pond) beginning Monday, December 5, 2011. Please click here for more information.

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News From Green Central

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

The CCCC Green Team met on November 10th to learn about a new paper-recycling program on the Lee County campus. Each building will have a new paper-recycling receptacle in a public place, either in a hallway or copy center. All paper can go in these receptacles except for newspaper, manila folders and magazines. The great news is that paper is a commodity and CCCC will be paid for all of the paper we recycle!

We are eager to report back to you all with reports of full containers and the need for more. Please encourage all of your staff members, faculty and students to participate in this new Green Central endeavor.

Thanks to Lee Iron and Metal, CCCC Facilities Staff and Dr. Marchant for getting this effort officially underway!

If you have any comments or suggestions about this effort please contact Laura Lauffer, CCCC Sustainability Coordinator at llauf177@cccc.edu or 545 8032.

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News From the Alumni Office

by Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs and Alumni Relations

Nominate Now: CCCC Distinguished Alumni Awards
Deadline: December 9, 2011

Beginning in 2012, the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) Alumni Association will present the Distinguished Alumni Award(s) (DAA). This will be an annual award presented to individuals guided by the following criteria.

Nominees will also possess a combination of the following:

• Demonstrated dedication and support for the College and/or the CCCC Foundation
• Commitment to serving the citizens of the CCCC service area in Lee, Harnett, and/or Chatham counties
• Outstanding achievements in their profession and/or civic and community affairs

Click here for the full nomination packet (www.cccc.edu/alumni/pdfs/2011DistinguishedAlumniAwardNominationPacket.pdf). Deadline: December 9, 2011

Award recipient(s) will be announced on February 1 during halftime of the Men's Basketball game versus Sandhills Community College. The official award presentation will occur during the 50th Anniversary Gala in June 2012.

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BluePrint Days 2012: Celebrating the CCCC Tradition

by Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs and Alumni Relations

Save the Dates for January 30-February 1

CCCC alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the mark that alumni leave on our communities during this inaugural "homecoming" event.

Featuring:

• Alumni Seminar Series
• Alumni Resume Workshop
• Special on-campus promotions
• Alumni Reception on February 1 prior to the Men's Basketball Game
• Men's Basketball vs. Sandhills CC
• Announcement of the Distinguished Alumni Award(s) at halftime
• ....and more!

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News From the Office of Grants

by Brian Merritt, Director of Grants, Sponsored Programs and Alumni Relations

CCCC "Grants 101" Webinar

• Date/Time: December 7, 2:30-3:45pm
• To register: Send an email to grants@cccc.edu

CCCC faculty and staff are invited to attend the "Grants 101" webinar. During this session, the following goals/objectives will be achieved.

Goal #1: Learn about CCCC's Grant Resources

• Become familiar with resources available to you.
• Hear the basics of CCCC's grants process.
• Determine how the Grants Office help you.

Goal #2: Learn "Grants Basics"

• Learn the definition of a grant. Some Myths vs. Facts
• Be exposed to basic grants terminology.
• Learn where to locate funding.
• Learn about basics of the proposal narrative basics (more detail on this objective is anticipated for Grants 102)

A follow-up session will be offered in February 2012. A "Grants 102" webinar will also be planned for later in spring 2012.

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Third Friday Art Walk

by Sandra Martin, Secretary, Sculpture/Pottery Studio at Arts Incubator

Join friends in downtown Siler City for the Third Friday Art Walk on November 18th, 6:00 to 9:00pm. Enjoy this festive atmosphere and local foods while you view many works by local artists and craftsmen. All Art Incubator galleries and shops will be open.

CCCC's Sculpture program student gallery will be open with a wonderful variety of student work. The gallery is at 138 N. Chatham Avenue.

Sculpture program lead instructor, Phillip Ashe, will be showing his work at the NC Arts Incubator's PAF gallery, 223 North Chatham Avenue.

There will be a Christmas open house at Ricky Lindley's studio. Ricky paints, makes pottery, and will be featuring his new novel.

There will be no Art Walks in December, January, and February.

"Synthetic Ascension II" by Phillip Ashe. Clay, polyester, acrylic

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? Our candidates for adoption this month are worth considering. These animals, waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility, are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered. They are ready to love you.

Sprocket is an adult male beagle with a sweet nature and a winning personality. Sprocket loves to go for walks and is always ready to play with you. He is anxious to join a human family and will fit right into almost any environment.

Dudley is an adult male beagle. He is a little shy, but very lovable when you get to know him. He loves treats and would be happy to have a human to keep him company while he watches sports on television. Football and basketball are his favorites. Dudley would be a good match for a family with older children or an adult who lives alone.

We are pleased to report that the following dogs have gone to permanent homes: Woody, Cheyenne, Mogli, Rascal, Beau, and Barry.

Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com/index.html for more information and pictures of pets available for adoption. Call 919.718.7465 or email jloftis@cccc.edu if you want to adopt.

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Cougar Profile

Nicole Crissman
Administrative Assistant, Maintenance

Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?

A. I've worked for the college for 13 years. I was born and grew up in Sanford. After high school, I attended CCCC and earned two Associate degrees, one in accounting and one in business administration. After I graduated, I was offered the job of Administrative Assistant for the Maintenance group and I've been here ever since.

Q. Please tell us what your job responsibilities are.

A. I'm pretty much the contact person. Most requests for support or services from the Maintenance department come through me. I'm responsible for control of keys, for maintenance and repair of all of the college vehicles and for small details such as making sure new employees have correct nameplates on their office doors.

Q. That sounds like a demanding job. What can the faculty and staff do to make it easier?

A. Everyone will receive a prompt response to their requests, but it helps if last minute requests are kept to a minimum. We have a small crew and most days we're spread pretty thin. If you send a precisely detailed request via email, we will have all the information we need to do your job in a timely manner.

Q. Tell us about some of the challenges faced by the department in the last year.

A. The weather is always a challenge. We are responsible for ensuring that faculty, staff and students have safe access to all of our sites. Our guys will be out in the dark clearing the snow and ice when everyone else at the college is heading back to bed because the college is closed due to the weather.

The 50th Anniversary Kick-Off last July was both the most fun and the hardest work for our crew. Along with dozens of volunteers from the faculty, staff and alumni, the maintenance team worked around the clock to make the event the spectacular success it was.

Q. What do you do in your leisure time?

A. I'm single and I love to travel. I've been to New York and New Orleans in the last few years and look forward to doing more traveling in the United States. I still live in Sanford and have family here, so holidays are family time.

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News From the CCCC Family

Gary Allen, husband of Provost Karen Allen of Chatham County passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Visitation was held on November 2, 2011 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home located in Pittsboro. The memorial service was held on November 3, 2011 at Pittsboro Presbyterian. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Gary G. Allen Scholarship Endowment through the CCCC Foundation. Dr. Allen would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at: 185 Ashford Dr., Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Brian Pace, 49, son of retiree Betty Pace, passed away on October 25. Funeral services were held on October 28. Betty would appreciate a card at 12418 Hwy 27 W, Broadway, NC 27505.

Former employee Margaret Smith, passed away on November 1. Margaret worked in the Learning Lab and was the college registrar from 1973 - 1982. Services were held on November 5. Cards can be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Murray, 1402 Princess Anne Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-4734.

Sue Sherrill Phillips, 99, mother of retiree Ann McCracken, passed away on November 13. Services were held on November 17 in Cameron. Cards can be sent to Ann at 520 Maplewood Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.

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Birthdays

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Dates to Remember

Nov. 23-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday, college closed

Dec. 2 - Holiday Luncheon, Harnett Campus

Dec. 13 - Holiday Luncheon, Lee Campus

Dec. 16 - Holiday Luncheon, Chatham Campus

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Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

Wanted to Buy: Reliable used car. Please contact Prof. Ling Huang, (919) 718-7518.

For Adoption: Perfect Christmas kitten: Gabriel is a pure white male kitten, 7 weeks old, one blue eye, and one green eye. Playful and affectionate. Gabriel is not deaf. Call Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668.

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