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SAY HELLO

TO THE QUALITY OF DUKE LIFEPOINT HEALTHCARE Central Carolina Hospital is now part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare. For the communities we serve that means nationally renowned clinical and quality guidance, but with a Sanford address.

As a Duke LifePoint hospital, we’re opening the door to bring newer technology and more doctors specializing in the types of care we need most, right here at home.

Welcome to wellness with more resources than ever before.

To learn more about our services and Duke LifePoint Healthcare, visit CentralCarolinaHospital.com

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WHAT YOU CA N DO Finish High School . . ............................................................................................................ 4 Dine, Watch and Play ...................................................................................................... 6 Earn a College Degree .. ............................................................................................ 10 Enhance Your Career ................................................................................................... 14 Pursue Your Passion (Or Find It) . . ................................................................. 16 Become an Insider .......................................................................................................... 18 Cheer On the Cougars .............................................................................................. 20 Connect and Stay Tuned ......................................................................................... 24

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Finish High School

Desiree Brown celebrates her graduation at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

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ife can take all sorts of twists and turns. For Desiree Brown, that included landing in the hospital while she was trying to finish high school. When it became crystal clear that she’d never be able get all of her traditional classes done on time, she reluctantly dropped out of school and searched for another option.

After exploring alternatives, Desiree came to CCCC, where she was welcomed with open arms into the Adult High School Diploma program. College faculty members examined her high school transcript and determined what courses she needed to graduate. Desiree was then enrolled in a class with an instructor ready to guide her path. And everything was free of charge.

Last year, the Angier resident did finish high school and was awarded the Adult High School Diploma from CCCC and the Harnett County Board of Education, an accomplishment that filled her with pride and gave her access to all sorts of jobs she couldn’t have had before.

“It’s not as complicated as it seems,” Desiree says.

“The relationships were great and CCCC does everything they can to help. The future is very good.”

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Finish High School: Spotlight CENTRAL CAROLINA WORKS BECOMES THE MODEL FOR A NEW STATEWIDE INITIATIVE

Career coaches are guiding high school students across the state this fall as part of NC Works, a new statewide initiative inspired by a wildly successful idea developed in Sanford.

Central Carolina Works, the local program, allows area high school juniors and seniors to take college credit courses that also apply toward their high school diploma. By the time they graduate from high school, students could earn a job-based certificate and have a jump-start on their careers.

The statewide plan focuses primarily on helping students define their career goals and find college courses that can help them succeed. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9562

The Inside Scoop OPTIONS WITH FREE CLASSES Adult High School Diploma High School Equivalency (former GED) cccc.edu/ecd/college-careerreadiness/

Get Involved Take free classes, offered to nonEnglish speakers, to achieve your goals in speaking, reading and writing the English language.

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Dine, Watch and Play

Charles Sutherland, left, poses with kung fu masters of the Shaolin Kung Fu Mission and students from the Black Belt Leadership Academy.

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hina has intrigued Charles Sutherland for a very long time. He walked into his first Chinese language class way back in 1974 at the University of Detroit and you’ll still find him studying Chinese today. Only now it’s in the Confucius Classroom at CCCC, a local center for Chinese language and culture.

So, it’s no shock that Charles is usually front and center at public concerts, art exhibitions and other cultural events organized by the Confucius Classroom.

Martial arts performances by the Shaolin monks are his favorite, though a recent calligraphy demonstration caught him by surprise.

“Calligraphy and all of the storytelling behind it is over 5,000 years old,” he says. “There’s a structure and order to it, even though it looks random.”

There are plenty of free events on CCCC campuses each year and Charles attends a few others as well. So, what would he tell someone who’s never taken advantage of all CCCC has to offer? “Have an open mind,” he says, “and be ready to be truly amazed at the knowledge that you can gain by attending these events.”

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Dine, Watch and Play: Spotlight The Inside Scoop SOME UPCOMING EVENTS Constitution Program, Pittsboro, Sept. 13 Constitution Program, Lillington, Sept. 15 Lee County Golf Classic, Sept. 21 Manufacturing Day, Sanford, Oct. 7 CCCC Trick or Treat, Sanford, Oct. 31 Tree Lighting, Siler City, Nov. 30 Tree Lighting, Sanford, Dec. 1 Harnett County Golf Classic, March Chatham County Golf Classic, May Full events schedule is available at cccc.edu/calendar/list/ NATURAL CHEF CAFÉ Chatham Main Campus (Pittsboro) 919.545.8076 (reservations) facebook.com/ CCCCNaturalChefCafe CCCC COUGAR CAFÉ Lee Main Campus (Sanford) 919.718.7278 (reservations) facebook.com/

CCCC’S CAT WALK TRAIL PROVIDES A PATH TO RECREATION AND FUN

People have always enjoyed walking through CCCC’s Lee Main Campus, but now it’s even easier with CCCC Cat Walk, a new, one-mile walking trail open to the public.

Launched in April, the trail begins near the flagpoles, where a large map shows the entire path.

But don’t worry about getting lost. Signs with the Cat Walk insignia mark the entire route and each includes a QR code that can be scanned with a smartphone to call up a full map of the trail.

Cat Walk was created by CCCC Student Ambassadors, a diverse group of 12 students selected to represent the college based on their academic performance, leadership potential and communication skills.

Student Ambassadors complete a project each year to benefit the entire campus community. Last year’s effort was to design, implement and maintain a walking trail that could be used by students, faculty and the public as well. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9533

CentralCarolinaCougarCafe DUNN CENTER CULINARY CAFÉ Look for our brand-new restaurant coming soon!

Get Involved Visit the Chatham Community Library, a joint venture on CCCC’s Pittsboro campus combining the college and Chatham County public libraries.

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SANTA CLAUS AND CHARLEE COUGAR SET TO RING IN THE HOLIDAYS

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a visit from Santa Claus and Charlee Cougar. Wait!

Did that say “Charlee Cougar?”

Absolutely, because both help ring in the holidays each year at CCCC Christmas Tree Lightings organized by the CCCC Foundation.

This year’s events will be held on Nov. 30 at CCCC’s Siler City Center and Dec. 1 on the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9441

DENNIS A. WICKER CIVIC CENTER CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY AND PREPARES FOR RENOVATION

Its impact is enormous.

The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center hosts almost 1,000 events each year and contributes $750,000 to the regional economy.

During the summer, it was ranked by Triangle Business Journal among the largest meeting and banquet facilities in the region. Sixth, in fact, behind venues like the Raleigh Convention Center and Durham Performing Arts Center.

And now the complex operated by CCCC is celebrating its silver anniversary. That’s 25 years of concerts, pottery festivals, job fairs, craft shows, corporate retreats and quinceañeras.

The future looks bright as well. Thanks to a bond vote passed last November, renovation will soon begin to modernize the facility, upgrade technology and expand. The new space includes three breakout rooms, a large gallery for vendors and a 1,800-square-foot commercial kitchen for the CCCC Culinary Arts Department. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9530

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Earn a College Degree

David Pope, center, with Constance Boahn, CCCC Department Chair of Engineering, and Computer Information Technologies, and Gary Beasley, CCCC Laser and Photonics Technology Lead Instructor

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avid Pope is going places. Just weeks after graduating from CCCC with an associate degree in Laser and Photonics Technology, he landed in California to begin work at the prestigious Lawrence Livermore National Labs.

That’s no small accomplishment. The research and development facility an hour’s drive from San Francisco is the home of the world’s biggest and most powerful laser and is widely hailed as one of the world’s leading specialists in science and technology.

On the other hand, it’s no surprise. Gary Beasley, lead instructor for the Laser and Photonics program, says David was highly motivated to take advantage of the opportunity —even graduating at the top of his class.

At CCCC, David says, he learned that he could excel at something if he put his mind to it, especially with everyone working to help students reach for their dreams. “I really enjoyed getting up every day and seeing everyone,” he says. “The faculty was always warm and happy to volunteer their time to anyone that needed help, and the other students were great as well.”

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Earn a College Degree: Spotlight INAUGURAL CLASS GRADUATES FROM CCCC’S ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM

For three CCCC students, the last year has been one of the toughest things they’ve ever done.

And one of the most rewarding.

Vanessa Alvarez, Alora Johnson and Andrew Sankey are the first-ever graduates from Accelerate, an accelerated degree program based on CCCC’s Chatham Main Campus that allows motivated students to complete the two-year Associate of Arts degree in less than one calendar year.

Robert Barnes, a history instructor who coordinates Accelerate, says the select group of students is completing one of the most rigorous associate degree programs at the college.

“This is a very difficult program,” says Barnes, whose respect for the students grew even further

while watching this initial group succeed. “I never sugar-coat that at all. But these students are all determined and they have all persevered.”

Most applicants want to save time and money.

Others plan to spend four years working toward a bachelor’s degree, but want more time to invest in their academic majors or preparing for a career. A few are already angling toward a graduate degree and want to jump closer to that goal.

Sankey, who is now studying at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, admits the workload was demanding.

But Accelerate changed his perspective.

“It teaches you the value of your education, and that makes education mean something to you,” he says. “When you put this much time and effort into it, you value what you’re learning.” cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9585

BESTCOLLEGES.COM RANKS CCCC NINTH AMONG STATE’S TWO-YEAR COLLEGES

CCCC ranks ninth among all two-year colleges in North Carolina, according to BestColleges. com, a website ranking colleges and universities nationwide to help students find schools that best fit their needs.

According to BestColleges.com, two-year colleges across the state “offer flexible learning opportunities, reasonable class sizes and a track record of either advancing students on to their bachelor’s or to stable careers.”

In its review, BestColleges.com highlighted CCCC’s student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and that oncampus students are encouraged to get involved in student organizations. bestcolleges.com

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Earn a College Degree: Spotlight The Inside Scoop CCCC has awarded about 30,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates since 1964, and nearly 7,500 students were enrolled in the college during the 2015-16 academic year.

CCCC’s graduation rate ranks among the top 10 percent of all North Carolina community colleges.

CCCC DENTAL ASSISTING GRADUATES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM PLANNED WITH TRANSFER OPTIONS

It’s been a little more than eight years since CCCC graduated its first class in Dental Assisting, but the 113 alumni have already made life better for families throughout our region and far beyond.

Carol Thompson is just one example. The 2013 graduate volunteered at a number of community events, including the Baptist Men’s Dental Bus. Lisa Baker Godfrey, CCCC’s Dean of Health Sciences appreciates their dedication and service.

“I am incredibly proud of the difference that our CCCC Dental Assisting graduates make in our community,” she said, “from serving in community centers to volunteering their time locally and abroad on mission trips.” cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9495

The Associate in Engineering degree will soon be offered at CCCC, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Engineering students will complete calculus, advanced physics and engineering courses — in addition to general education requirements such as English composition, economics and social/ behavioral sciences. The degree is designed to meet entrance requirements at all of the North Carolina public Bachelor of Science Engineering programs as a transfer student.

The average annual starting salary for Bachelor of Engineering graduates is more than $50,000. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9535

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Enhance Your Career

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hen Cleo Blue of Blue Associates LLC started searching for a small business loan to refinance his commercial building, what he found was a whole lot of frustration. Then he turned to the CCCC Small Business Center for help.

“When I went to some banks and they weren’t willing to help me refinance the building, I picked up the phone and called Terri Brown,” he says, recounting that first call to the center’s coordinator. “She listened to my story and said, ‘I think I can find someone to help.’

“And I was on my way.”

As it does with small-business clients of all kinds, the center consulted free of charge to help Cleo find a solution. In his case, that meant working with resource partners to secure the loan he needed to move the business forward and enhance his career helping people secure their assets and plan for retirement.

“They’re about helping a small business that is trying to grow and expand when the owners are actively working in the business,” Cleo says. “They helped me out and they are very good to work with.”

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Enhance Your Career: Spotlight HUNDREDS ATTEND ANNUAL CCCC CAREER FAIR TO FIND NEW JOB OPPOR TUNITIES

HARNETT STUDENTS GET AN EARLY STAR T ON THEIR CAREERS IN MACHINING

Job seekers poured into the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center last March for the CCCC Career Fair, an annual event open to CCCC students, alumni and the general public.

The fair is organized by the CCCC Career Center, which provides students with career and internship advising, online career assessment, resume writing assistance and related services.

Companies participating in the event each year represent a range of industries — including healthcare services, manufacturing, construction management and office administration. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9500

Students in CCCC’s Harnett County machining apprenticeship took a huge step toward a successful career when they received two important industry credentials before graduating from high school.

Apprentices are participating in an innovative, three-year arrangement combining high school and college courses with real-world experience in local companies.

If they stay on track, students not only get a taste of industry, but receive their education without paying tuition. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9564

Get Involved Enroll in short-term job training to prepare for state licensure in a variety of fields, prepare for your job search, or develop new skills in computer technology or health care. cccc.edu/ecd/short-term-training/ Explore help available online for current and prospective business owners through the Small Business Center Network. ncsbc.net

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Pursue Your Passion (Or Find It)

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Michele Tracy Berger speaks during a reading at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh.

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ichele Tracy Berger has always been a writer. As a full-time academic, she’s produced more than her fair share of papers. And as a part-time creative writer, attending conferences and getting advice from books, she had some modest success as well.

But it wasn’t until Michele met writing teacher Marjorie Hudson and began personal enrichment classes at CCCC in Pittsboro that things really started taking off.

“It was like rocket fuel for my work, because I not only had support and structure, but people to talk to and a really high level of feedback,” she says. “Before, I was right on the edge of thinking that I couldn’t be a successful writer. For me, it was a dramatic turn.”

In recent years, Michele has written a newspaper column for The Chapel Hill News, published works of fiction and had her poetry appear in journals. She’s won some awards and is now working on a what she describes as “a speculative fiction short story collection.”

Having such a warm and supportive environment has allowed her to become a happier, more balanced writer, she says — and helped her pursue her passion.

NEW B.E.L.L. ACADEMY OFFERS OPPOR TUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Life skills and hands-on career experiences are the centerpiece for CCCC’s new B.E.L.L. Academy, an educational opportunity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Named using an acronym for Bridge to Earning, Learning and Living, B.E.L.L. Academy is offered in all three counties served by CCCC — at CCCC’s Siler City Center in Chatham County, The ARC in Harnett County and CCCC’s Lifelong Learning Center at W.B. Wicker in Lee County.

The academy emphasizes life skills — including writing, reading, math and computer skills — to help participants become more independent.

Hands-on career experiences are provided in commercial baking, customer service, gardening, hospitality and housekeeping and office work. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9574

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Culinary students have been coming from far and wide to study at CCCC thanks to the college’s growing reputation for sustainable, Farm-to-Table cuisine, its student-run cafés and a student farm in Pittsboro that Best College Reviews ranks among the top 20 college farms in the entire nation.

Because of the widespread acclaim, many know about CCCC’s associate degree and certificate programs in culinary arts. But people may not realize that there’s even more.

Students are also taking personal enrichment courses — learning how to bake artisan breads, decorate cakes, cook sustainably and incorporate healthy world cuisine into their repertoire —and getting a real taste of the culinary arts. cccc.edu/naturalchef

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Pursue Your Passion: Spotlight

Artistic Welding Work (Chatham) Birds and Their Habitats (Chatham) Bob Dylan as Poet (Chatham) Dance (Chatham and Harnett)

Dog Obedience (Chatham) Earth, Air, Fire and Water: Landscaping (Chatham) German for the Traveler (Lee) Healthy World Dishes (Harnett) Painting, various media (Lee) Photography (Harnett and Lee) Pottery, various courses (Chatham) Sewing (Lee) Spanish (Chatham and Harnett) How to Thrive Financially in Retirement (Harnett and Lee) Motorcycle Rider Safety (Lee) Unmanned Aircraft System (Lee) Wild Foraging and Exploration (Chatham) Zumba (Harnett) A full list is available at cccc.edu/ecd/find-classes/

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Become an Insider

Jerry Pedley provides insight during a panel discussion at the NC Works Career Coach Orientation hosted by CCCC.

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Jerry Pedley, owner of Mertek Solutions, discusses a diagram with Jeff Spivey at his company’s facility in Sanford.

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or a few days last spring, it seemed like Jerry Pedley was a professional panelist. As a successful business executive, industrial leader and education advocate, he shared his insight with several groups at CCCC, including high school teachers and college students.

And that’s nothing unusual for the president and owner of Mertek Solutions, a Sanford-based company known for building robots and other automated machines used in manufacturing facilities worldwide.

He’s an insider, someone deeply involved in the college.

Jerry’s not shy about telling people how CCCC has trained much of his workforce, developing the kind of people needed to keep business humming. After all, jobs are changing and Merek is developing machines that require technical skill to build and maintain.

“Our association with CCCC has been fantastic,” he says. “The college has helped our ability to recruit and retain employees with the skills we need, and networking with the instructors and students has been very rewarding to us.”

And, no doubt, for the students and faculty as well.

Become an Insider: Spotlight CCCC AWARDED $9.2 MILLION ‘FIRST IN THE WORLD’ GRANT, ONE OF JUST TWO NATIONALLY

CCCC RANKED AMONG NATION’S MOST EFFECTIVE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES

CCCC has been awarded a $9.2 million First in the World grant by the U.S. Department of Education. The four-year grant will be largest in the 54-year history of the college.

Only two First in the World validation grants were awarded nationwide to test innovative ways to help students who are “at risk” for not persisting in and completing college.

Since 2012, CCCC has increased its persistence rate by 13 percent using a team of success coaches who collaborate with faculty and staff to provide individualized academic and personal support for students who need it the most. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9379

CCCC is one of the most effective two-year colleges in America — and the fourth most effective in North Carolina — according to the Midwest Higher Education Consortium.

Their assessment was based on CCCC’s graduation rate being considerably above anticipated rates for first-time, full-time, credential-seeking students.

Julian Philpott, chairman of the college Board of Trustees, welcomed the news: “Our administration, faculty and students are to be congratulated for their hard work that has resulted in this recognition of excellence for CCCC.” cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9376

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Mertek is dedicated to strengthening industrial education through initiatives like the Manufacturing Makes It Real Network and events like the annual Manufacturing Day. The open house provides facility tours and robot demonstrations, allowing students and the public to see how interesting the high-tech world of manufacturing really is.

Mertek frequently works with high school and middle school STEM programs that focus on science, technology, engineering and math. An apprenticeship program offered by the NC Department of Labor in an ongoing collaboration and partnership with Central Carolina Community College helps train students for good-paying jobs. Our hope is that young people will make it a career of their own while the community retains some of its top technical assets.

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Public tours of any campus can be arranged through the CCCC Foundation by contacting Kelvin Hunt at 919.718.7368 or Emily Hare at 919.718.7230.

Learn all about the United States Constitution with free lectures on September 13 at the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro and September 15 at the CCCC Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.

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Cheer on the Cougars

The Lady Cougars enjoyed a cross-cultural contest last year when they hosted a team from New South Wales, Australia.

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The Jones Family with Coach Doug Connor and members of the CCCC Cougars men’s basketball team.

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riendly. Inspirational. Fun. That’s how David Jones describes basketball games at CCCC. And it’s why he and his family enjoy cheering on the Cougars.

It all began at a local textile plant. David was working with Doug Connor when he discovered that his friend doubled as the CCCC men’s basketball coach. Since he and his wife, Jamie, were looking for a way to spend more time with their daughters, Alexia and Hannah, David figured this might be worth a try.

When they walked into the gym that very first time, they didn’t realize they’d leave as Cougar superfans.

“We started going and kept going,” David says. “They have an impressive squad over there. They care about the kids and work them hard. That’s what I want for my daughters. That was inspirational.”

David has played sports his entire life and is a pretty competitive guy. But he says games at the college are as much about the sense of community as they are about wins and losses. “It’s the family atmosphere, too,” he says.

“The people over there are all friendly people and we all get along. All I see are good things happening.”

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Cheer on the Cougars: Spotlight The Inside Scoop VOLLEYBALL HOME GAMES Pitt CC, Sept. 6 Sandhills CC, Sept. 13 Rockingham CC, Sept. 27 Patrick Henry CC (Va.), Sept. 28 Louisburg College, Sept. 29 Davidson County CC, Oct. 4 Danville CC, Oct. 11 Vance-Granville CC, Oct. 14

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALL HOME GAMES Fayetteville Tech, Nov. 1 Johnston CC, Nov. 10 Catawba Valley CC, Nov. 15 Brunswick CC, Nov. 19 Wake Tech, Nov. 22 Lenoir CC, Dec. 17

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CCCC ATHLETES HONORED

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Three CCCC Cougars were honored this summer by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic excellence.

Taylor Wagner, starting outside hitter for the volleyball team and cosmetology student, received the Pinnacle Academic Achievement Award for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.

That same award was presented to Madison Perry, a member of the women’s basketball team and student in criminal justice.

Daija Terry, who is starting setter on the volleyball team and studying in the Associate of Arts, University Transfer program, received the Superior Academic Achievement Award for a grade point average between 3.8 and 3.99. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9577 BASKETBALL DRAWS COMPETITORS FROM U.S. AND AROUND THE GLOBE

College basketball is usually valued for the competition and perhaps as a focal point for student spirit. But at CCCC, the sport also can provide a meaningful cultural exchange.

That’s the case when the college hosts teams from the Northeast and other regions of the country. And it was certainly the case last season, when the Lady Cougars welcomed a squad of high school athletes from New South Wales, Australia, who played 11 games in 20 days across the United States.

Heather Willett, CCCC’s Dean of Student Support Services, said the global experience was rewarding for both teams — to make connections with people from different backgrounds — as well as part of the college’s mission. cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=9443

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In other words, Bill spends a lot of time keeping people connected, and staying on top of it all can sometimes be a challenge.

It’s not only making sure that programming is produced and runs smoothly on air. There’s also a teaching angle, since both radio stations are staffed by students during the academic year.

But the rewards make it all worthwhile.

“For me, one of the more enjoyable aspects of the job is being around music and creative people every day,” Bill says. “It is very rewarding to see some students produce video work that is network quality as well as hear those on the radio take a concept and create an extremely interesting weekly show within the span of a 16-week semester!”

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It can be tough to keep up with everything happening at CCCC. But it’s easy to stay connected around the clock with the CCCC app, available free for iPhone on the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.

For students, there’s instant access to Blackboard Learn courses and a searchable directory of course offerings and more.

But everyone can use the app to stay up-todate with campus news, access maps to CCCC campuses and centers throughout the area, or browse the calendar of events to discover interesting concerts, lectures or other activities. cccc.edu/bbmobile/

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CCCC President T.E. Marchant says the honor recognizes how the college values military students.

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