Cougar Bytes for Thursday, May 28, 2020
Cougar Bytes
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Vol. XIII, No. 5
The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will
be published on
Thursday, June 25, 2020.
IN THIS ISSUE
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- CCCC FEATURED
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CONTRIBUTE
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Cougar Champions
April 20
Our very first Cougar Champion spotlight is CCCC's IT Department! Thank you, IT, for all you do. We could not do any of this without you.
April 24
This week's Cougar Champion Spotlight goes to the Facilities Department!
April 27
This week's Cougar Champion Spotlight goes to our Distance Education Department! You all are awesome. Thank you for all you have done to support us during this transition.
May 1
Our Cougar Champions spotlight goes to all of our Success Coaches, including our new virtual coaches! Your colleagues appreciate you. Thank you for all you do.
May 4
Recognizing Shantel McNeill, Program Director for Medical Sonography! You are truly a Cougar Champion. Thanks for all you do.
May 8
Our Cougar Champions spotlight goes to Frank Bedoe and our Security Team! Thank you for all your doing to assist and help keep the CCCC family safe.
May 11
This week, our Cougar Champions spotlight goes to the Registrar's Office! The Registrar's Office as a whole as well as several individual employees have been nominated over the last few weeks.
May 15
Closing out another Cougar Champions Spotlight! Today we are recognizing some of the amazing Veterinary Medical Technology faculty and staff, Dr. Jessica Holt, Dr. Betsy Walton, and Tina Godbey!
May 19
Today, we're recognizing Richard Love from Paralegal Studies! Thank you for all you do for our College and students
May 22
Wrapping up the week with another Cougar Champion Spotlight. Today we're recognizing everyone in our Business Services Department!
In addition to those above, there was a long list of nominees. These include:
- Admissions
- All *New* Virtual Success Coaches
- Amanda Carter
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Business Office
- Center for Academic Excellence
- David Haire
- Distance Education
- Dr. Carl Bryan
- Dr. Jessica Holt, Dr. Betsy Walton, Tina Godbey
- Dr. Lisa Chapman
- Edwin Thomas
- Emily Hare
- Erin Blakeley
- Financial Aid
- Frank Bedoe
- Haley Thomas
- IT Department
- Jessica Rogers
- Lennie Stephenson-Continuing Education Medical Programs Director
- Maintenance Department
- Mary Schmid-Carter
- Meghan Brown
- Dr. Phillip Price
- Ms. Nicole Malott
- Practical Nursing
- Rebecca Parker
- Rodney Powell
- Ronnie Measamer and the entire facilities crew
- Sara Newcomb
- Shantel McNeill
- Advising Hold Lift Team: Shatea McNeill, Mary Schmid Carter, Jamie Childress, Rhonda Jones, Chris Newcomb, Trinnette Jones, Erin Blakeley, Haley Thomas, Derek Lewis, Amy Gustavson, Kanon Nixon, Adam Wade, Seth Buchanan
- Success Coaches
- Susan Macklin (EMS Department-HS & HS)
- The Pittsboro AAC
- Travis Perry
- University Transfer Faculty & Chairs Leigh Beam, Fred Fritz, and Ty Stumpf
- Vicky Clark
- Vicky Wesner
Dr. Brian Merritt Chosen for National Presidental Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced that Dr. Brian S. Merritt is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2020-21 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly selected leadership program preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success.
Read the full article, and join us in congratulating Dr. Merritt!
I.D.E.A.L. Committee Equity Decision List
As we all try to navigate through these unprecedented times, the I.D.E.A.L. Committee would like to share a resource to help you. Whether you work students inside or outside the classroom, we hope this Equity Decision List can help you think through your decisions with an equity and inclusion lens.
CCCC Virtual Superhero 5K
Join us for the inaugural CCCC Virtual Superhero 5K from June 25 - July 25! Proceeds from the event will be used to create a Superhero Emergency fund to support our essential worker program students as they train to serve on the front lines of our community.
Participants will have a month to complete their race and submit their proof to receive a commemorative shirt. Register here: ccccsuperhero5k.eventbrite.com.
If you have any questions, contact Samantha Carroll at scarr686@cccc.edu.
Quaran-Time to Move
Join Student Activities in Quaratin-TIme to Move! A Couch to 5K program beginning May 25. Practice your social distanced sprints to gear up for the upcoming CCCC Virtual Superhero 5K beginning June 25. Proceeds from the event will be used to create a Superhero Emergency fund to support our essential worker students as they train and serve in our community.
Weekly schedules from Runners World will be posted on the Covid Relief Facebook. Keep an eye out for additional programming!
Any questions? Email Samantha Carroll at scarroll@cccc.edu.
Home Office Ergonomics
While you are working from home, we want to ensure you remain healthy and safe. A comfortable workspace can help you feel your best. View the Home Office Workstation Reference Guide.
CCCC FEATURED
News From The Library
New! Curbside Pickup Service
Print library materials are now available to checkout through our new Curbside Pickup service. Curbside Pickup will serve the Lee and Harnett Main Campuses to maintain social distancing, with services coming soon to the Chatham Main Campus.
You may pick up items by appointment only at the Lee Library 4 days per week, and at the Harnett Library 3 days per week. However, we will be unable to transfer items between campuses at this time. To request an item, simply follow the link to the online request form on the library website at www.cccc.edu/library and complete the online form. A library staff member will then contact you to schedule a time for you to pick up your materials. Please share this information with all your students.
New! Online Student ID Requests
Students and college employees may now request a new student ID or employee ID online to accommodate social distancing requirements. Simply complete the online request form, upload your current photo, and click submit. Photos should be front facing headshots with no hats, masks, or sunglasses. Your ID will then be mailed to you at the mailing address you provide in the form. The online ID request form is available on the library web page at www.cccc.edu/library/services/ids-covid-19. Please share this information with all your students.
Library Services for Summer 2020 Semester
To maintain current social distancing requirements, the following library services will be available for the Summer 2020 semester:
- Online Student ID Requests - Request online, and ID will be mailed to you.
- Curbside Pickup for print library materials - Request online and schedule an appointment to pick up. Materials may be returned in the outside book drop.
- Student laptop checkouts by appointment, based on Foundation referrals. If you know of a student with a laptop need, please refer him/her to Emily Hare.
- Online Library Instruction - synchronous and asynchronous formats available.
- Virtual Research Assistance - via email, chat, and video call consultations
- Online Resources available for research and assignments, with additional resources for COVID-19
Please refer to our COVID-19 Library Services FAQs for more information.
Summer Library Instruction
The Library is accepting requests for instruction, which can be offered online in either synchronous or asynchronous formats. Please contact Samantha O'Connor to request online library instruction services for your class assignments this semester.
Summer Reading
Summer reading will begin on June 1st. Watch for more details coming soon on our Facebook page!
CCCC Library Newsletter
The Summer 2020 Library Newsletter is now available online at: www.cccc.edu/library/services/newsletters
Chatham Community Library Updates
- Limited Services FAQ - Information on availability of library services.
- Schedule a Virtual Appointment - Book a librarian for assistance by phone or video call.
- Personalized Reading Recommendations Form - Electronic resources will be recommended while the library is closed.
- Virtual Author Talk with Donna Miller - June 18th at 1 p.m. To register for this event and to receive the online meeting ID, please email Rita Van Duinen at rita.vanduinen@chathamlibraries.org.
- Virtual Open Mic - June 25th at 3 p.m. Register to perform or attend here: tinyurl.com/CCL-OpenMic. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with virtual meeting instructions and ID number. Please note that registering as a performer does not guarantee a time slot. Registration to perform is on a first come, first served basis
Please refer to the Chatham Community Library website for more updates on library services.
Red Clay Review
Music, the universal language, is the theme of the Read Clay Review 2019. This issue "...celebrates the musicality of language and our experiences of music."
Download the 2019 issue of the Red Clay Review.
Marilyn McVicker, author of Some Shimmer of You (Finishing Line Press, 2014), and Sauna Detoxification Therapy (McFarland & Co., Inc.,1997), is a retired flutist and music educator.
Silence by Marilyn McVicker
It is quiet.
A cricket chirps
outside
in the tall grass
of the pasture.
A bee buzzes
at the window screen.
The dog shifts her position
on the floor,
as the refrigerator compressor
clicks on,
clicks off.
Once in awhile the ice maker
empties itself
of frozen chunks
and refills.
Other than that,
it is quiet.
I do my chores,
care for myself,
fold laundry, empty the dishwasher,
conduct business, walk the dog,
nurse various projects,
read, sew, write.
Some days I am sicker than others.
Many days I am too sick to do much.
Still, it is quiet.
Sometimes the phone rings.
If I am able, I answer it.
Afterwards,
the silence resumes.
Today
the quietness is tinged
with nostalgia,
the memory of when
I was never lonely,
a memory that knows
the silence
will only continue.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Shout Outs
Congratulations Kelly Baird!
Human Resources is happy to announce that Kelly Baird has passed her IPMA certification. Kelly is now IPMA-CP Certified. Well done, Kelly!
2020 Pay Dates
| MONTH | DUE DATE | PAY DATE |
| May | May 29, 2020 | |
| June | June 3, 2020 | June 30, 2020 |
| July | July 9, 2020 | July 31, 2020 |
| August | Aug. 10, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2020 |
| September | Sept. 10, 2020 | Sept. 30, 2020 |
| October | Oct. 9, 2020 | Oct. 30, 2020 |
| November | Nov. 10, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2020 |
| December | Dec. 3, 2020 | Dec. 23, 2020 |
Employee Assistance Program
During these uncertain times, the EAP can provide resources to assist you and your family. EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. It is a free benefit provided by CCCC and covers you and anyone in your household. Read this attachment for more information on how to access this amazing program.
Please contact Trinity Faucett with any questions.
EAP on Social Wellness
Please see attached for info from the EAP on Social Wellness. There is bonus information on Triggers from the National Wellness Institute.
Birthdays
| 6/4 | Deanna Brown |
| 6/4 | Travis Perry |
| 6/5 | Joseph Farley |
| 6/5 | R.V. Hight |
| 6/6 | Beverly Diniz |
| 6/7 | Garrick Ewers |
| 6/7 | Anthony Farrior |
| 6/9 | Christopher Bailey |
| 6/9 | Amy Gustavson |
| 6/10 | Robin Kohanowich |
| 6/10 | Holly Schofield |
| 6/10 | Linda Scuiletti |
| 6/11 | Jerod Kirk |
| 6/11 | Becky Parker |
| 6/12 | Dixie Holden |
| 6/12 | Christy Jones |
| 6/13 | Lisa Chapman |
| 6/13 | John Jackson |
| 6/15 | Kanon Nixon |
| 6/16 | Amanda McLamb |
| 6/17 | Sandra Bowen |
| 6/18 | Barbara Bera |
| 6/18 | David Myers |
| 6/19 | Megan Burgess |
| 6/19 | Alonzo Glover |
| 6/20 | Carl Bryan |
| 6/21 | Sandra Thompson |
| 6/22 | Linda Bradford |
| 6/23 | Teresa Butler |
| 6/24 | Frank Bedoe |
| 6/24 | Doris Stone |
| 6/25 | Samantha Carroll |
| 6/27 | Christi Copes |
| 6/28 | Alyson Cochrane |
| 6/29 | Randy Baker |
| 6/29 | James Sizemore |
If you would prefer not to be listed or if your name does not appear as you'd like, please email marketing@cccc.edu and let us know!
News From The CCCC Family
We want to inform everyone of some sad news. Linda Scuiletti's father, Robert Anthony "Bob" Maycheck, 90, passed away on May 13, in Upper St. Clair, following an illness. Those who wish to remember Bob in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please keep Linda and her family in your thoughts at this time.
We sadly want to inform everyone of the passing of a past CCCC employee, Sue McNeill. Her husband Gene McNeill had also worked at the college. Jonnie "Sue" McNeill, 67 of Broadway, passed away on May 13 at her home. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com. Let's all keep Gene and his family in our thoughts and prayers through this time.
We sadly inform everyone of the passing of Chuck Mann's mother, Mary Bess Plyler Mann, 91, of Sanford. Mary passed away on April 30, at Parkview Retirement Center. Please keep Chuck and his family in your prayers.
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COUGAR PETS
Cougar Pets News
Cougar Pets are proceeding with adoptions for all of our animals who are already spayed/neutered. If the animal hasn't been spayed and neutered, then we notify the applicant that we will hold them until PPE resources become more readily available, and we can get the animal into surgery or we can suggest alternative pets that may have similar qualities for what they are looking for.
We are not able to host any meet-and-greets right now so we are doing adoption trials in home with pets that we think might be compatible. If they aren't a good fit for the household, then we can pick them up.
Meet Kip
Kip is a handsome 5-year-old male that loves to play and sunbathe! Kip enjoys the company of other cats but is unsure about dogs.
He is very sweet and loves to be loved, but knows how to occupy his own time as well. I am bonded to my best friend Spyder, and we must go together!
Kip is currently available for adoption!
Meet Mikey
Mikey is a 2-year-old male that would love to be your new best friend! He is a handsome boy with snaggle teeth! They are pretty eye catching.
Going for walks and runs are very fun for Mikey. After his energy is out, he will cuddle up next to you and give you all the kisses he can possibly give! He cannot wait to find his furever home!
Mikey is currently 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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The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will be published on Thursday, June 25, 2020.