March 2008 - Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

CALDWELL
Chronicle
March 2008 Vol 41, No. 4
Calendar
March
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SGA Elections, Caldwell Campus
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SGA Elections, Caldwell Campus
Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
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Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E
Building
Caldwell Cuisine, “Carribean
Islands,” 6 pm; J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center
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Last Day for Students to Drop
Classes
Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
Wise-Up Workshop, “Taxes and W4s,” 12 noon; H-310
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Pell Pay Date
Blood Drive, 8 am to 3 pm; Caldwell
Campus Gym
Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E
Building
TRIO Deli, 12 noon; E-120
Caldwell Cuisine, “Ireland
Showcase,” 6 pm; J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center
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Easter Holiday, Institution Closed
24-28
Curriculum Student Spring Break
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Gizmo Guys, 7:30 pm; J.E. Broyhill
Civic Center
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Curriculum Classes Resume
April
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Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
Wise-Up Workshop, “Web Advisor
for Students,” 12 noon; F-214
Wise-Up Workshop, “Substance
Abuse Awareness,” 12 noon; H-310
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Wise-Up Workshop, “Web Advisor
for Students,” 12 noon; F-214
Inside:
National TRIO Day
CCC&TI’s Foundation Kick Off
Landscape Gardening Awards
Club Day Pics
The campus voice of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
What’s Happening on Campus
“The Gizmo Guys” Juggle Comedy, Family Fun
and…Juggling at CCC&TI’s J.E. Broyhill Civic Center.
If you’re looking for an evening of fun for the whole family, catch The Gizmo Guys at CCC&TI’s J.E.
Broyhill Civic Center on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm.
Simply put, the Gizmo Guys are a comedy juggling act. But, they are much more. Their act includes
original routines, quick-witted verbal repartee and world class juggling skills in
a very light-hearted approach to the art.
Touring worldwide since 1987, the Gizmo Guys have appeared
before well over a million people in more than 2500 live performances. They have performed for millions more on television. In
addition to touring extensively in the U.S. and Canada, the Gizmo Guys
have strutted their stuff in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan
and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National
Circus Schools.
Allan was taught to juggle by his roommate while attending the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he graduated in 1977.
Shortly thereafter, he co-founded the comedy group Slap Happy (with
Brian O'Connor and Tom Keegan) which was twice awarded Best
Comedy of the Year by The Boston Globe, played at over 200 colleges and universities, enjoyed a four month run at The Other
End in New York City, and made numerous appearances on local and national television.
While not touring with Slap Happy, Allan taught at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Clown
College (1978), won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship with Fred Garbo
(1978), and Solo Championship (1983) and collaborated as technical consultant on The Complete
Juggler, written by Dave Finnigan and published in 1987 by Vintage books.
Barrett learned the art of juggling at the age of 15, from his cousin. After completing his studies at the
University of Arizona, he moved to Boulder, Colorado where he collaborated with Peter Davison and
Kezia Tenenbaum and in 1980 won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship.
Later that year he launched a solo career by taking an eight week contract with The Harlem
Globetrotters that was extended time and again. Three years, five continents and thirty countries later,
he settled in Europe where he worked his solo act in circuses and variety theaters for two more years
and learned to speak Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
In 1985 Barrett teamed up with Jim Strinka to form The Dynamotion Jugglers, a duo that appeared
with New York City’s Big Apple Circus, Germany's Circus Krone and on television variety shows in
Europe and South America.
If you’re looking for family entertainment, this show is for you! Tickets are $19 to $23 for adults and
$12 for children. For tickets or for more information, call the Civic Center Box Office at 726-2407 or
visit www.broyhillcenter.com.
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On-Line Registration Begins for
Current Curriculum Students
Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; EBuilding
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Curriculum Registration for Current
Students Begins
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Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
CCC&TI Ophthalmic Students Participate in “Women’s
Day of Pampering.”
Seven students from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Ophthalmic Medical
Assistant program participated in a service-learning project by performing vision and glaucoma
screenings for the Women's Day
of Pampering sponsored by
Caldwell County Health
Department and Susan B.
Komen Foundation. The event
was held on On Saturday,
February 23 at Davenport
Elementary School. Other free
services include bone density
tests, hearing screens, tri-fit
assessments, hand and foot
massage, manicures, and chair
massages.
Wise-Up Workshop, “Evaluation
and Documentation of Resources,”
12 noon; H-310
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Curriculum Registration for Current
Students
10
Curriculum Registration for
Returning and New Students
Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; EBuilding
Caldwell Cuisine, “Brazil Comes
Alive,” 6 pm; J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center
Pictured, from left to right are Jeannie Costner,
Program Director Barbara Harris, Stefany
Hammer and Deborah Hensley.
A total of 84 people had their
vision screened by the students.
Students who participated were:
Deborah Hensley, Stefany
Hammer, Julie Barrier, Tracy
Ross, Jeannie Costner, Kendra
Rupard and Jana Corriher All
are expected to graduate in May.
CCC&TI Hosts National TRIO Day Celebration.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute hosted National TRIO Day on February 28,
2008. TRIO students and their families from across the county celebrated the day in the CCC&TI
gymnasium with games, food and lots of friendly fellowship.
Some of the activities for the day included “Pin the Cap on the Graduate,” “Pop the Tuition
Balloon,” balloon animals, “TRIO Trivia,” free throw contests, relay races to dress the college student, and a life-size “Hungry, Hungry Hippo” game.
Federally-funded TRIO comprises various programs which, since 1965, have promoted opportunities in education at institutions across the nation. Locally, TRIO/SSS and TRIO/ETS exist at
CCC&TI to serve middle and high school students and college students.
TRIO/ETS, launched at CCC&TI in 2002, serves 625 Caldwell County middle school and high
school students. Its goals are to help students, most of whom will be first generation college students, transition to college through college tours, leadership activities, motivational workshops,
instruction on financial aid, tutoring and much more.
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Communications Department, a division
of Instructional Support Services.
TRIO/SSS at CCC&TI has served over 1000 participants since its inception at CCC&TI in 1993. Its
mission is to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college
requirements, and serve to motivate students toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education.
National TRIO Day has existed for several years and serves as a reminder to local students of the
larger TRIO community. In the 2005-2006 school year there were 959 active TRIO/SSS programs
across the country and 468 active TRIO/ETS programs.
For story ideas, contact
Marla Christie at 828.726.2202 or by
e-mail at [email protected]
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Amy Bowman at 828.726.2209 or by
e-mail at [email protected]
This year’s event was the first of its kind at CCC&TI and organizers were pleased with its success.
An estimated 350 people attended the celebration, including some 150 TRIO students along with
family and friends. "CCC&TI's approach to TRIO is to support families for college success," says
TRIO director Alice Lentz. "With 12-year old TRIO students bringing their parents and siblings,
and with 55-year old CCC&TI students bringing their families, it's clear that the TRIO message is
resonating in Caldwell County."
Also in attendance for the celebration were Dottie Darsie, Chair of Caldwell County Board of Education,
and Dr. Steve Stone, Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools. Both agree that TRIO/ETS is a great
way to introduce local students to the idea of college and to get them better acquainted with the wealth
of opportunities that exist for today’s student. “Our students can interact with students here at the college and have the opportunity to see their success. That will give them great ideas for planning their
own futures,” said Darsie. Dr.
Stone echoed that sentiment.
“TRIO really does open the
eyes of the students that college is not just an option but an
expectation,” he said. “I think it
gives our students some support structure as well. We are
really glad it’s around.”
For more information on TRIO
programs at CCC&TI, contact
Director Alice Lentz at 828726-2234.
Above, (l to r) Dottie Darsie, Chair of Caldwell County Board of Education, and
Dr. Steve Stone, Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, along with
CCC&TI TRIO/SSS students Natasha Matthews and Clarissa English make
balloon animals at the recent National TRIO Day Celebration at CCC&TI.
At left, TRIO/ETS
students (l to r)
Shanda Coffin, Cory
Morrow and Quentin
Resendiz pause for a
photo at the National
TRIO Day Celebration.
CCC&TI Foundation Kicks Off Community Campaign.
For up-to-date
schedule information,
check the Web.
www.cccti.edu
CCC&TI is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.
The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute held the kick-off for its Annual
Fund Campaign at a luncheon on Tuesday, March 4 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center and catered by
CCC&TI’s Culinary Technology students. The event, which included community leaders, campaign volunteers, and college faculty and administrators, served as the start to fundraising efforts for the
Foundation’s annual fund drive.
Peg Broyhill, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, offered opening remarks and welcomed the
crowd to the event. Broyhill also announced that faculty and staff members at CCC&TI, who kicked off
their portion of the campaign in February, have already raised more than $30,000. “The faculty and
staff campaign sets the tone for the community campaign,” she said. “This year they have raised the
bar.”
Foundation Vice Chair Deborah Murray announced the goal for this year’s campaign, which has been
set at $308,000. Board members set the goal based on student need and the college’s priorities for
2008. These priorities include student scholarships, the Dream Scholarship Program, student aid,
institutional support and the college’s endowment fund. “Our community college is involved in so many
facets of life in our community,” she said. “You can’t appreciate Caldwell County without acknowledging
the college.”
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A video, featuring messages from several community leaders, was a focal point at
this year’s luncheon. The video included clips from Mr. John Forlines, retired
CEO and Chairman of Bank of Granite, Ms. Laura Eastman, CEO of Caldwell
Memorial Hospital, Dr. Robert Belk, Medical Director for Caldwell County
Hospice and Palliative Care, Tom Jacobik, Carolinas Operations Manager for
Google, and Dr. Tony Deal, former CCC&TI Executive Vice President and Vice
President for Student Services. Each expressed the positive impact of Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute on the business and industry of the
community, as well as the value the college has on individual lives.
Throughout the program, student speakers were also featured. Tamara Price, a
second semester nursing student at CCC&TI, shared that her dream had always
been to be a nurse and that the financial assistance and scholarships she
received through the foundation made it possible for her to attend college. “The
Foundation has helped me by making it possible to focus on my studies and not
on finances,” she said. “I want to thank the Foundation for its help. Without it, I
Peg Broyhill, Chair of the Foundation of Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute, speaks
to community leaders, campaign volunteers, and
CCC&TI faculty and staff during the recent Annual
Fund Drive Campaign kick off at the J.E. Broyhill
Civic Center.
wouldn’t be here today.”
Web Technologies student Christine Bolick also expressed her gratitude to the
Foundation. “The Foundation helped me realize my dream of going to college,”
said the 4.0 student. “When I graduate in May, I will owe my success to my
teachers, to the student support that is available here at CCC&TI, to long hours
of study and to you, who have helped raise money for scholarships.”
Chastidy McNeely, an Office Systems Technology major, is in her last semester at
CCC&TI and received assistance for childcare through the foundation. The mother of three is also a dislocated worker. “Without this assistance, I might not have
been able to continue my education,” she said. “This assistance allows me to
spend more time on my studies during the day and more time with my kids in
the evenings.”
Broyhill thanked each of the community leaders and students for lending their
voices to the campaign. “These students will make our community a better
place,” she said, “and we’ll all be richer for it.” Broyhill also introduced each of
the team captains for this year’s campaign. They are Ed Beam, Peg Broyhill,
Tony Deal, John Forlines, Jr., Barbara Freiman, Ann Hancock, Jimmy Hemphill,
Wayne Keller, Deborah Murray, Dent Sullivan, Mary Frances Sullivan, and Guy
Walters. Doug and Teresa Johnson and J.B. and Lynn Lawrence will be heading
up the campaign in Watauga County as co-chairs.
CCC&TI students (L to R) Christine Bolick, Tamara
Price and Chastidy McNeely pause for a photo
following the Foundation of CCC&TI’s Annual Fund
Drive Kick Off. All three have received financial aid
through the Foundation and spoke to community
leaders, campaign volunteers, faculty and staff
about the positive impact of Foundation support
on students at the college.
Finally, Dr. Ken Boham, President of CCC&TI, offered his encouragement and
thanks to the campaigners in attendance. “It is your efforts that make us a superior institution,” he said. “Because of your hard work, we are able to provide the
quality educational opportunities that you all have heard about today. We appreciate it very much.”
For more information on the Foundation of Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute or to make a gift to the Annual Fund Drive, contact the
Foundation Office at 828-726-2260.
Congratulations to CCC&TI’s Culinary Technology Adjunct Professors!
Chef Dirk Rusthoven -Named Chef of the Year by the
American Culinary Federation - Charlotte Chapter
Chef Bill Morris - Named Chef of the Year by the
ACF - High Country Chapter
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CCC&TI’s Culinary Technology Program Presents:
Caldwell Cuisine
Taste and experience regional and international fare right here at home with three
to four course gourmet meals prepared by CCC&TI’s Culinary Technology students.
Events begin at 6 pm at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center.
Cost is $15. For Reservations, call 726-2402*, M-W, 10 am to 12 noon.
*No messages please.
Upcoming Dates:
March 13: Carribean Islands
March 20: Ireland Showcase
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April 10: Brazil Comes Alive
CCC&TI Landscape Gardening Students Take Two Awards at Southern Spring Show
And the award goes to…. landscape gardening students at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute who won not one but two awards at this
year's Southern Spring Home and Garden Show. Their exhibit, "The Legend of Hidden Mountain," earned the J.C. Raulston Award (top place, non-profit category and third time for CCC&TI) as well as the Palette Award for best use of color in a showcase garden.
The 48th annual Spring Show, held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart Feb. 27 –
March 2, draws thousands of home and garden enthusiasts each year. Students
compete against landscape professionals from across the southeast. In 2006,
CCC&TI became the only school in history to be awarded “Best of Show.”
This year’s exhibit, “The Legend of Hidden Mountain,” featured the concept of an
underground home, including a footbridge, waterfall, stone pathway, picturesque
gardens and windows into another world. Lush plant life highlights a variety of
species including ferns, sweetbox, camellia, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, gardenia
and much more.
“The students have shown an extraordinary amount of creative enthusiasm this
year. I am very excited for them,” said Tom Sloop, CCC&TI landscape gardening
instructor.
Above, Landscape Gardening instructor Tom
Sloop shows off the J.C. Raulston and Palette
Awards.
Below, “The Legend of Hidden Mountain.”
According to students who selected CCC&TI’s theme, the earth dwelling embraces
“green living” in offering reduced energy costs and protection from high winds,
tornadoes and hailstorms. Underground homes also have lower insurance premiums, are less susceptible to fires and require less maintenance.
“It was important to our students to help people learn more about ways to “Go
Green,” which was also part of the exhibit that tied in with the show’s “Shades of
Green” theme, added Director Debbie Mitchell.
The exhibit was designed completely from start to finish by approximately 30 students in CCC&TI’s landscape gardening program which offers a two-year transferable degree, diploma and certificate options. The project is a major part of their
coursework.
“I am extremely proud of our student efforts,” said Mitchell, whose enthusiasm has
sparked success in the college’s degree program. Graduates are now employed with
such companies as Hawksridge Farms, Lenoir Golf Club, Cedar Rock Country
Club, Banner Greenhouses, Bradley Landscaping, Shoemaker Design & Landscape,
Tweetsie Railroad, and others.
For more information on CCC&TI’s landscape gardening program, contact the college at 828.726.2200.
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CCC&TI Ambassadors Staying Busy.
The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Ambassador’s Program is staying busy this semester at various events on campus. The group, made
up of 20 students recently assisted with the Health Sciences Job Fair, has given numerous campus tours to potential students and visiting groups, is in the
process of collecting in-kind gifts from community businesses for the Foundation’s annual fund drive, and is planning several other activities in the coming
months including a luncheon for the college’s Foundation Board and assisting with graduation exercises in May.
Each Ambassador is nominated by CCC&TI faculty and staff members based on academic achievements, character and willingness to serve the college and the
community. The mission of the group is to provide leadership and assistance for the college’s students and events. They work to promote a positive self-image,
demonstrate good communication skills, and act as proponents of education to the community and prospective students.
As the spring semester closes, the nomination process for next year’s ambassadors will begin. The group plans to hold an ice cream social in April for all those
who have been invited to join the program.
For more information on CCC&TI’s Ambassador Program, contact Advisors Vale Biddix or Vickie Cannon at 726-2746.
Pictured at left are the 2008 CCC&TI Ambassadors.
Top row, left to right, Greg Watson, Kelly Rubio,
Chastidy McNeely, Ann Locklear, Ashley Rector, Jodie
Ducharme, Karen Smith and Steve Bowman.
Middle Row, left to right, Christine Bolick, Carolyn
Ingle, Secretary Jason Eldrige, Treasurer Teresa
Townsend, President Legina Walker, Vice President
Angela Summerlin, Judy Wilson and Morgan Church.
Seated are Reama Pearson, left, and Joey Hawkins.
Not pictured, Jessica Wheeling.
Health Sciences Job Fair a Success.
CCC&TI’s recent Health Sciences Job Fair for students and alumni proved a huge success with over 270 attendees and some 51 agencies and
123 employers on hand with information for job-seeking students.
The event, held in the CCC&TI gym, provided students and alumni an opportunity to meet with and get information from local health sciences agencies and employers such as local hospitals and healthcare providers.
In addition, CCC&TI’s Landscape Gardening students presented a showcase of “calming” plants featuring a working fountain. The college’s
Massage Therapy students provided free chair massages for those in attendance. Attendees also enjoyed a fashion show featuring the latest
in healthcare uniforms by SCRUBS.
Those who attended the event were entered into several drawings for gift certificates, portfolios, academic supplies, books and gas cards.
Certificates of appreciation were also presented to sponsors and participating employers and agencies.
Wendy Barker, Coordinator of Student Employment Services at CCC&TI, issued a special thank you to the faculty, staff, and student volunteers who helped make the event possible.
For more information, contact Wendy Barker at 759-4635.
SGA Hosts Club Day
On February 14, CCC&TI’s Student Government Association hosted a Club Day on the Caldwell Campus for student organizations. Several clubs were on
hand with goodies, games and craft items for attendees.
CCC&TI’s TRIO programs sold candy cane hearts to raise money for community outreach. The Global Diversity Committee presented a slideshow on
African American history. The Ebony Kinship Club sold balloons, teddy bears and other valentine gifts to raise money for scholarships. The Writing Center
hosted a contest for the best and most original “Conversation Heart.” The Culinary Guild sold candy, cookies and other baked goods. Other groups set up
information tables such as Phi Beta Lambda, the Counseling Center and Alpha Omega. A representative from Gardner-Webb University was also on hand
with information on the Goal Program. The Cosmetology Club and the Paralegal Club held drawings for gift baskets and SGA hosted a “Spin the Wheel and
Win” game.
CCC&TI Huskins Program Receives Recertification; Two Students Win Awards.
The Automotive Technology Program at Watauga High School, a Huskins program offered through Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute, has just received its recertification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Huskins programs allow high school students to take courses that align with their career or post-secondary choices rather than other
electives offered by the high school. Huskins courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit upon completion of the
course.
The program at Watauga High School was recently visited by a committee from NATEF, a non-profit organization that works to evaluate
technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The NATEF process has resulted in certified automotive training programs in all fifty states at the secondary and post-secondary levels. NATEF certification is required by the NC
Department of Public Instruction for all automotive technology programs in secondary schools.
The committee, made up of professional automotive technicians or educators serving in the local community, scored the program in four
areas: brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance and suspension and steering. Each area was scored using a 5 point scale
and eight different standards. The Watauga High School program achieved an overall score of 4.8.
In addition to the high marks received, the committee noted several areas where the program excelled including the well-equipped lab
and classroom, computer-driven curriculum and state-of-the-art alignment machine and analysis equipment. The committee also noted
the support of local dealerships and car manufacturers, the credentials of instructors and collaborative efforts of the high school with
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Two students from the program have also received honors in recent weeks. Students Josh Cook and Nathan Mixon took first place in the
North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (NCADA) competition. Each student received $15,000 in scholarships along with tools,
shirts, hats and more valued at $500.
Both Cook and Mixon are seniors at Watauga High School. Cook will graduate with certificates in under car, engine performance and
mechanical engineering. Mixon will graduate with the under car and engine performance certificates.
“These students are a testament to the quality program that both Larry Jones and Jim Lusk have developed and maintained over the
years,” said Walter Bartlett, Vice President for Technical Program at CCC&TI. “This program consistently turns out quality graduates
and we are proud to be associated with it.”
Both students, along with instructor Larry Jones will receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to represent North Carolina in the
National Automobile Dealers Association competition. The competition offers opportunities for even more scholarship funds and tools.
Winning students also receive a new car.
Congratulations to these students and to the Watauga High School Huskins Program!
Mark Your Calendar:
Blood Drive!
SGA will sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, March 20th in the gym.
If you would like to give, call Kim Roper to reserve your time at 726-2301.
The drive will be held from 10:00-3:00 in the gym.
T-shirts for all who give.
Thanks for supporting our drive and Giving the Gift of Life!