Cougar Bytes for Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

David Myers

How long have you worked for CCCC?
Seven years.

What brought you to CCCC?
An CCCC Industrial Systems intern student I was assigned to mentor while working at GKN, when it was mentioned that CCCC was in need of an instructor, I got in touch Allen Howington and that’s where my career with CCCC began.

Describe what you do for CCCC.
I have been mainly an Instructor with the Welding program, which had been great helping Mr. Bell to grow the program to where it is today. As I have also worked with the IST program and did the HVAC for the last five or so years and had been hoping to get a program going at CCCC and now we start it in FA19.

Where were you born?
Rochester, N.Y.

Where did you grow up?
Rochester, N.Y., until college, which upon graduation to other areas and eventually to Sanford.

Educational credentials?
• AAS Industrial Technology
• AOS Welding Technology
• Certified Welding Inspector
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• NYS Public School teaching Certificate for Metal trades
• Industrial refrigeration and PSM

Where do you live now?
Sanford

Tell us about your family!
I'm married to my wonderful wife Susan, and we are blessed with four growing grandchildren that reside in New York.

What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
Camping! Fixing Cars!

What is your favorite meal?
I like food.

Welcome Week 2019

Welcome Week 2019 was observed for faculty and staff at Central Carolina Community College. The "Perk Up with the Foundation" free coffee bar was held Aug. 14-16 at each of the campuses. Here are scenes from the events.

"Perk Up with the Foundation," Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the CCCC Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.

"Perk Up with the Foundation," Thursday, Aug. 15, at the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro.

"Perk Up with the Foundation," Friday, Aug. 16, at the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford.

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First Day of Fall Classes

The CCCC Lee Main Campus parking lots are full on the first day of Fall class for Cougar Nation students!

Central Carolina Community College is thrilled to welcome students to the Fall 2019 semester! Welcome to Cougar Nation!

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Convocation and Installation of Dr. Chapman

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4H'ers Receive Grant

The Central Electric Member Care Trust, powered by voluntary donations from Central Electric members, awarded Lee County 4H a grant in the amount of $290. The grant was used to purchase soldering irons, solder, and a desoldering bulb for participants in the Summer STEAM 4H Camp, Electric Project.

In August, CCCC instructor Sandra Castonguay taught 4H'ers about circuitry in her campus classroom. Camp participants learned about resistors, how to solder, how to desolder, and ultimately how to complete the kit, making a laser target. 4H Electric Project supplied electronic project kits for use in the camp.

Participants were rising 7th graders to high school and they now have soldering irons of their own to further explore the world of circuitry. As he was leaving camp, one member was heard saying, "I am going to college here."

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NC Live One Day Conference

by Rodney T. Powell, Executive Director, Center for Academic Excellence

Central Carolina Community College in cooperation with NC LIVE will host a one-day conference focused on the use of Open Educational Materials on Oct. 7 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. The keynote speaker for the day will be Dr. Richard Sebastian, who is the Director of Achieving the Dream’s OER Degree Initiative. Early registration ends Aug. 31. Plan to attend and learn about how OER can change your course and help your students succeed. Visit the conference website for more information at sites.google.com/cccc.edu/ncoer19/home.

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TSWDB Success Stories

The Triangle South Workforce Development Board is committed to providing high quality services to job-seekers in our four county service area of Chatham, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson Counties.

Through our NCWorks Career Centers, thousands of individuals have had the opportunities to gain the additional skills and training needed to embark on career paths that they enjoy and that provide them and their families with sustainable wages.

To read the success stories of some of our brightest starts, visit the TSWDB website at www.trianglesouthworkforce.com/about/success-stories.

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I.D.E.A.L. - Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Advocates Learning

by Jairo McMican, Dean of Student Learning

The CCCC Student Equity Committee and Diversity Committee have partnered to create a team dedicated to diversity & equity education and advocacy. This group is actively working to:

1. identify aspects of the current college culture and climate that may present barriers to inclusion for students, staff, and faculty,
2. provide educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of marginalized populations in our community, and
3. to strengthen and promote college practices that nurture inclusivity and equity.

Our dedicated group is currently creating an action plan on how to best offer training opportunities for staff, faculty, and students for Fall 2019. If this is something you might be interested in, please contact either Jairo McMican at jmcmi643@cccc.edu or Nora Burmeister at nburm777@cccc.edu. With your assistance, we will make CCCC the IDEAL place to be.

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Free Creative Writing Workshops

by Bianka Rhodes Stumpf, ACES (Academic & Cultural Enrichment Series) Coordinator

One of my favorite parts of my work at CCCC is coordinating the Academic and Cultural Enrichment Series (ACES) that brings arts enrichment to our students and to the wider community. I'm excited ACES is branching into all three of our service area counties this October.

Thanks to National Endowment for the Arts grant funding, we are hosting free creative writing workshops in October in Sanford, Lillington, and Pittsboro. All are invited!

Anyone interested in reserving a seat (any county or date convenient to the participant) just needs to reach out to me to claim this opportunity.

Please let me know if you have any questions or wish for me to respond or come share more details about ACES, the NEA grant, and/or the writing workshops. Bianka Rhodes Stumpf at bstum056@cccc.edu.

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VUB Donut Tuesdays

by Matt Thewes, Director, TRiO Veterans Upward Bound

VUB starts the semester with the return of Donut Tuesdays. These are held Tuesday mornings from 8 - 10 a.m. in Hockaday Hall Room 122 (student lounge area). Donuts and coffee will be served. We encourage all of our local participants to stop in and would like to have some faculty and staff show up to mingle. This past week's event had seven participants and three staff show up.

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a program funded through the Department of Education. VUB is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in higher education. The program provides enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

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Guest Speaker Wanted

by Kelly Hazen Klug, Coordinator of Grants Development

Any faculty or staff who are interested in being contacted to be a guest speaker or to sit on a career panel?

The NC Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) Navigator program is a work-based learning program where local businesses and organizations can sign up to be called upon by the local school system for things such as guest speakers, career fairs, internships or apprenticeships, etc.

Local schools systems are looking to grow the number of resources that our teachers can call upon if a need arises for any of the items mentioned above. Any faculty or staff who are interested in being contacted about their field of work can do so by visiting wblnavigator.org/web.

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Events Calendar

Check out the CCCC Events Calendar! Faculty and staff now have the optiosn of seeing upcoming college events on their Google Calendar!

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The Loop

by Zilma Lopes, Director of Financial Aid

Welcome Back Faculty/Staff! Stay in the "loop" with the latest news and updates from the Financial Aid Office. Check out our August 2019 Financial Aid Newsletter. For any questions regarding the information for this month, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

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News From The Foundation

Why I GIVE to the CCCC Foundation...
by Dr. Lisa M. Chapman, President

I like calling central North Carolina home, and I give because I know how important our students are to our communities. Our alumni positively impact Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties on a daily basis. They have taken care of me; they have taken care of my family, and I am honored to give back so our students can continue to have a first-class opportunity. So proud of our students and our college!

Thank you, Dr. Chapman!

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QEP Corner: My Academic Pathway

by Amy Gustavson, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness & QEP

Adventure Refuel - Student Welcome Back Event

Faculty and Staff: Help our students put themselves on the MAP!

On Aug. 26 -28, MAP volunteers will be passing out a Student Services guide, My Success Checklist and mochas to help our students to get off to a great start in 2019-20! Please send your students to our event! Adventure Refuel will be held on the following days and times:

• Lee Main Campus: Monday, Aug. 26, from 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Bell Welcome Center
• Harnett Main Campus: Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Miriello Building Lobby
• Chatham Main Campus: Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Academic Assistance Center

M.A.P. ACA Team Update

• 76% of students successfully passed ACA 122 in 2018-19! Now we’re raising the bar! Our new goal is for 80% of students to successfully pass ACA 122 in 2019-20.
• Advisors, please encourage your students to take ACA 122 in their first two semesters and to stick it out! This class provides an introduction to academic planning and campus resources.

The purpose of My Academic Pathway (MAP) 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. Admissions, Advising, and ACA courses are the three essential M.A.P. elements that support each student’s pathway to academic and career success.

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News From The Library

by Tara Guthrie, Director of Library Services

New Online Resource - Project MUSE

The Library is pleased to introduce our newest online resource, Project MUSE. The Project MUSE Basic Research Collection is an interdisciplinary journal and open access eBook collection for the humanities and social sciences. Students can search for articles and eBooks covering topics such as religion, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, anthropology, women's studies, film and the arts, international relations, political science, and economics. Explore Project MUSE now.

New Procedure for Archives Donations

The Library has a new procedure for donating items to the College Archives. An Archives Institutional Repository Donation Form is now available on the Intranet. This form should be completed and submitted along with any new donations. Once received, library staff will determine if adding the material is appropriate for the College Archives. The information included on the form will also be valuable in processing and cataloging the items added. For more information or questions, please contact Samantha O'Connor at soconnor@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7340.

Library Instruction

Librarians are now scheduling library instruction sessions for your fall classes. We tailor our instruction and course modules to meet your needs! Library instruction is vital to the success of CCCC students as it provides them with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and research skills, which can be used in discerning all types of information. Faculty may request an instruction session using our online form, or by contacting your campus librarian listed below. For help with embedding library content and resources into your online courses, please contact Nora Burmeister.

• Chatham - Dana Haven (919) 545-8088
• Harnett - Grace Sharrar (910) 814-8814
• Lee - Samantha O'Connor (919) 718-7340 or Nora Burmeister (919) 718-7435

Upcoming Library Events

• Talk Like a Pirate Week, Sept. 16-19: Learn to speak Pirate phrases all week using Mango Languages and win prizes. Learn more at the Information Desk at the Lee and Harnett campus libraries. Film viewing at the Lee Library on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. - The Princess Bride.
• Harnett Library Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28: Movie viewing on censorship and an interactive display.
• NEA Creative Writing Workshops with Dasan Ahanu, Oct. 15-17 from 1-4 p.m. Locations: Oct. 15 at the Chatham Community Library; Oct. 16 at the Lee Main Campus Library; Oct. 17 at the Harnett Main Campus Library. Contact Bianka Stumpf at bstumpf@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7470 for more information and to register by Sept. 30.

Newsletter

The Library Newsletter is now available online.

Holiday Hours

The Lee and Harnett Campus Libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday. The Chatham Community Library will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Monday, Sept. 2, for the holiday.

Harnett Library News

Scavenger Hunt - A student Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the Library and the Harnett Campus will be happening from Aug. 19-30. Students can get a $1 printing credit for completing the Scavenger Hunt.

Library Garden - We still have tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant growing in the garden if anyone wants to stop by to pick some.

3D Printing - Students, faculty, and staff and can use the 3D printer in the Harnett Library. If you are interested in learning how you can incorporate 3D printing into your course, please contact Grace Sharrar at gsharrar@cccc.edu for more information.

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.

Author Event: Ruth Moose - Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m.
Local author and Chatham resident Ruth Moose will read from her latest collection of short stories, Going to Graceland.

Graceful Aging Through Gentle Movement Yoga Class - Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m.
Yoga instructor Tim Keim will lead this gentle movement class that will build strength, balance, and range of motion. This class will also address core strength including ways to reduce lower back pain. Proper breathing hygiene and an introduction to meditation will be included, as well as to teach participants to manage mood, increase mental health and brain function. The class is designed for ambulatory adults who can get up off the ground without assistance. Each participant should bring their own yoga mat and yoga block/brick if possible. Space is limited.

Piedmont Laureate Presents, A Conversation About Songs and Poetry - Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m.
2019 NC Piedmont Laureate David Menconi will moderate a discussion between poet and 2017 NC Laureate Mimi Herman and singer/songwriter (and librarian) Wes Collins about the craft of writing songs or poetry or both.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - Sept. 26, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sept. 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sept. 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! The sale includes more than 15,000 books, plus CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. All items are in excellent condition. Admission is free, and purchases may be made by cash, check, or Square for credit card purchases.

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4C Visions

4C Visions, Season 4, Episode 6. In this episode, R.V. Hight interviews Adam Wade, Director of Admissions, and Dr. Sara Newcomb, Director of Secondary Partnerships.

View more CCCC videos online on the CCCC YouTube Channel.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESOURCES

Birth Announcement

We have exciting news to share...Lorraine Whitaker welcomed a baby grandson to her family! Sawyer Jesse Nickens was born on Aug. 4 at 8:55 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 in. long. Congratulations!

Baby shower in honor of Shantel McNeill

Please join us for a special baby shower in honor of Shantel McNeill and baby Rainna Lynn Harrison on Sept. 26 for a special lunch from 11 - 2 p.m. in the Keller Health Science classroom Room 126.

Gifts: For those who would like to join in our gift giving, here is a link to the Registry: www.babylist.com/sherica-baby-registry

Baby Colors: Rainna's room is pink, white and gray!

If you have any question, please contact Jennifer Mazur at (919) 718-7342 or jmazur@cccc.edu.

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Welcome New Employees!

New employees as of July 31

• Erin Blakeley, Coordinator of Professional Development
• Rachel Higgins, Records Assessment Specialist
• Jordan Martinez, Academic Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound Program
• Heather Ocegueda, Records Assessment Specialist
• Michael Parnell, Maintenance Technician
• Michelle Patterson, Vet Med Instructor
• Caroline Saulino-Human, Services Technology Program Director

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Shout Outs

Welcome Shari McGuire

We would like to welcome Shari McGuire to the CCCC family! She started as a new success coach with her primary responsibility assisting the health sciences. Her office will be across from Dean Godfrey in the Keller Health Science Building.

Shari comes to us after having sustained a fruitful career at Campbell University working in many student service capacities. Her most recent position was overseeing the first-year experience there.

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2019 Pay Dates

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Taking Action Changing Odds

LiveSTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals.

The small group, research-based program offers cancer survivors a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities. You don't have to be a member of the YMCA to participate and the program is free!

Contact medical.membership@ymcatriangle.org or Amy Ward at (919) 582-9396 for more information.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

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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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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

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of Dr. Alvin Rae MacKay, former Director of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. Dr. MacKay, age 91, of Sanford, died on Aug. 17 at UNC Hospitals following an automobile accident. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alvin R. MacKay Veterinary Medical Technology Scholarship through CCCC. Please keep the MacKay family in your prayers.

We are sad to inform everyone of the passing of Vicky Clark's mother, Ms. Virginia Johnson Harrington, age 93, who passed away on Aug. 5. Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, 1809 Poplar Springs Church Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330. Please keep Vicky and her family in your thoughts.

We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of Jamie Childress' sister, Ms. Elizabeth "Beth" Ivey (Tyson) Manos, age 55, who passed away on Aug. 2. May we all keep Jamie and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

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Dates to Remember

Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday (no classes).

Thursday, Sept. 26: Convocation and Installation of Dr. Chapman

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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

Meet Katniss

Katniss

My name is Katniss. I am a 3-year old female that 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!

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 Sept. 18 for the September issue. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for 2019 contributions! Cougar Bytes will be published on the following dates:

• Sept. 20
• Oct. 25
• Nov. 22
• 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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