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For CCC&TI's Inclement Weather Policies, look for posters, flyers and magnets in Student Services and around campus. You can also access the Inclement Weather Policy on the Web.

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Dell is offering free online classes, which you can work on in your spare time. The courses cover Windows XP,
Using the Internet
General E-mail topics (not just Groupwise), and
basic software applications. If you are interested, contact Myra Moore or call 726-2701.

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The Caldwell Chronicle

The Caldwell Chronicle is a weekly publication of CCC&TI's Marketing & Communications Department, a division of Instructional Support Services.

For story ideas, contact Marla Christie or call 828.726.2202. All submissions must be received on Thursdays at 12pm to be included in the following week's edition.

For technical assistance, contact Denise Wagner or call 828.726.2264.

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For Feb. 14, 2005 - Feb. 18

What's Happening @ CCC&TI

• Students planning on participating in graduation ceremonies this May must apply in Student Services by March 1. This applies to curriculum students only. For more information, call 828.726.2700.

• Volunteers from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be on campus again this year to help students or staff, who qualify, with their tax returns.  These volunteers are trained by the IRS.  This service is provided through a partnership between the Small Business Center and RSVP.  The volunteers will prepare both federal and state tax returns (regular and E-filing) for low to moderate income taxpayers. 

  • When:  Thursdays, until April 14 from 3 pm to 6 pm

  • Where:  A130 - The Small Business Center Resource Room

  Please call 754-3000 for an appointment.

• The class ring representative will be on the Caldwell and Watauga campuses on the following dates at these times:

Caldwell Campus
Wednesday, Feb. 16	11 am - 1 pm
Watauga Campus
Thursday, February 17	11 am - 1 pm


 


 

• NC-NET Workshop and Lunches will be offered Thursday, Feb. 17, at noon in Room B-130 on the Caldwell campus. The brown-bag lunch events offer CCC&TI faculty and staff an opportunity to learn about the North Carolina Network for Excellence in Teaching (NC-NET) in an informal, hands-on environment. Topics that will be covered include the NC-Exchange and Self-paced Learning Modules. Attendants also will be able to explore NC-NET course modules. To sign up, go to www.cccti.edu/FacultyStaff/FacStaffWS and complete the online form. For more information, contact Nancy Risch at 726.2236 or Myra Moore at 726.2701.

• The Financial Aid Office and the North Carolina Education Assistance Authority along with College Foundation Inc. will once again provided FAFSA Day for parents and students to receive one-on-one assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event will take place February 19 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Academic Support Center in the John A. Forlines, Jr. building. Anyone planning on attending college this fall should pre-register at www.cfnc.org. To register, click on the CFNC Events Register Now box and then on FAFSA Day. Find our school and register. For more information, contact Financial Aid Director Dianne Henderson at 828.726.2715 or e-mail dhenderson@cccti.edu.

• This month, the Foothills Performing Arts Theatre presents its production of Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark, a famous psychological thriller about a blind woman, a sadistic con man, and a heroin-filled doll. Knott's play debuted in 1966 and was later adapted to the big screen, in which Audrey Hepburn starred in Susy Hendrix, the wife of a professional photographer (the role won Hepburn her last Oscar). The story takes the audience on a nail-biting roller coaster ride that starts when Susy's husband, Sam, unwittingly transports a doll carrying several grams of heroin into the country—and into the couple's Greenwich Village basement apartment. Sinister con man Harry Roat and his two accomplices track the doll to the Hendrix home and set in to first con and then terrorize Susy into divulging the doll's whereabouts. Susy isn't as helpless or as gullible as they think. With the help of a young girl who lives next door, Susy fights her assailants on her terms, drawing them into her world of darkness. The show, directed by Scott Woodard, runs Feb. 18 through Feb. 20 and Feb. 24 through Feb. 26.

  A Palomaki ink on paper

  Shows start at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (828) 726-2318.

• The Seila Gallery will host an exhibit of paintings done by CCC&TI Instructor, Kurt Palomaki. Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 18, noon to 2 p.m.  The exhibit will run for the next  month. For gallery hours, call 726-2261. For a preview of Palomaki's work, visit www.burnhillwolf.com. Coming in March: A Student Art Exhibit at ASU's Turchin Center and the Tiny Art Show at CCC&TI's Seila Gallery.

• Join Art Instructor Tom Thielemann, Monday, Feb. 21, at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m. in room  E-120 (Caldwell),  for a lively 50-minute talk on prominent African American Artists including Basquiat, Romare Bearden and Faith Ringold. View their work and learn their impact on Art History. Call 726-2261 for more information.

• Kay Crouch will present "Music of the Vietnam Era" Feb. 17, from 12 to 12:50 p.m. in room E-305 on the Caldwell Campus.  This presentation ties into the this semester's developmental studies readings. Students can receive extra credit for attending or use this event as a snow make-up opportunity. For more details, cont.

• The Foothills Performing Arts will hold auditions on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Studio Theatre in B Building (Caldwell Campus) for its April and May production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which will be directed by Keith Smith. Parts are available for two women (ages 16 to 50), two men (ages 18-50) and seven children (ages 8 to 14). Bring a prepared song and a copy of your sheet music (no tapes please). Scripts are available at the FPA Theatre Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 828.322.3169 or 828.726.2318.

• CCC&TI will host its Spring Job Fair, Wednesday, March 2, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. To date, close to 40 area employers will be on hand, including Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, First Citizen Bank, Lenoir Police Department, Lowes Home Center, Novent Health, and Shurtape Technologies. The job fair is open only to current students and CCC&TI alumni. For more information, contact Dana Glen, Coordinator, Student Employment Services , at 759.4675 or e-mail her at dglenn@cccti.edu

• The NC Computer Instructors Association will hold its spring conference this year CCC&TI's Caldwell Campus March 9-11. Mary Kincaid, director of CCC&TI’s Information Technology Systems programs and sitting president of nc-cia, urges any one who is interested in attended to visit the organization's web site. : www.nc-cia.org, where they can find conference registration information and a tentative schedule. The organization was established in 1994 to meet instructor training needs and to share information about computer technology. The college is expecting between 150-200 attendees from across the state. Also, Kincaid requests that all calls regarding the event be forwarded to either herself at 726.2340 or Betty Jolly at 726.2727.

• This week on Caldwell Connections (Feb. 11–Feb. 16): David Briggs highlights upcoming civic center events; Donna Bean previews Corporate & Continuing Education offerings; and Matt Connor features the Adult High School Program. Connections airs on Local Access Cable Channel 3, starting 7 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. For more information or to submit story ideas, contact Marla Christie at 726-2202 or e-mail mchristie@cccti.edu.

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Feature Stories

CCC&TI Breaks Ground for Future ASU Center

It was another proud moment in history as Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute broke ground for the Appalachian State University Center, moving forward with plans to provide a full range of educational opportunities to Caldwell County.

Tuesday's ceremony joined Caldwell County commissioners, ASU officials, CCC&TI trustees and staff, the Broyhill family, Caldwell County School Board members and several legislators who celebrated the milestone that they all believe will have a dramatic impact on the future of the county.

The Faye A. Broyhill Building that will house the 45,000-square-foot Appalachian State University Center will be the college's first large-scale expansion since the Forlines Building and the Watauga Instructional Facility opened in 1998. Upon completion of the project, the center will position CCC&TI as a state and national model, building on its seamless education path with a high school, community college and university presence on a single campus.

With a primary emphasis on training teachers, the center's first classes will be introduced in fall semester 2006. Additional four-year degree programs are already being explored by CCC&TI's ASU Consortium Committee made up of public school personnel, college and university officials.

CCC&TI President Kenneth A. Boham lauded the monumental efforts of the community in its overwhelming support for the project. “Thanks goes to the commissioners for putting up $6 million to make sure this project got off the ground and to the U.S.D.A. Rural Development Agency in assisting with the loan process; to the Broyhill Family, whose belief in us led to a commitment of $1 million to get the project started; to former Rep. Cass Ballenger who immediately bought into the concept which has led to our third allocation of federal funding; to the CCC&TI Board of Trustees who allowed us to think out of the box; to ASU who joined in this collaboration without hesitation; to the Caldwell County School Board for its support; and to the Town of Hudson for rezoning the property and allowing us to build and be here today,” he said.

ASU's Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement Jerry Hutchens said the center itself is an economic development tool. “We hope it will bring jobs and provide a labor force for this county to prosper in the future,” he said. “The alluring thing is that it will bring education to the people and provide new opportunities for working adults to finish their bachelor's degrees without leaving the county.”

“This project fits well with our mission to serve as a regional university,” added Hutchens. “Our long-standing relationship with CCC&TI is perfect in accomplishing this.”

Others echoed the benefits of the future Appalachian State University Center. “One person after another has been enthusiastic about the project,” said Paul Broyhill of the Broyhill Family Foundation. “We are fortunate to have people like (CCC&TI) to work with this. We have a place for you,” he told ASU officials, “and I am especially pleased that it will bear Faye's name.”

CCC&TI Board of Trustees Chairman Larry Taylor said that this is the first stage in realizing the dream of seamlessly integrating public schools, the community college and a major university on one campus.

“We have created something that will live,” said former Rep. Ballenger. “It was easy to sell this to Secretary of Education Rod Paige who visited this campus a few years ago and saw first-hand what this group can do.”

County commissioner Tim Sanders gave special thanks to Boham and CCC&TI officials for talking and putting the plan into motion.

“I can't say enough about the long-effects of having a four-year institution on our campus and its impact on students and economic development,” said Boham. He added that the timing is perfect for students to be able to “walk across a sidewalk” rather than up the mountain, especially with the planned road construction along U.S. 321.

Work began Wednesday to remove CCC&TI's tennis courts and approximately 60 parking spaces on the Caldwell Campus. The 13-month project, awarded to Vannoy Construction, is set for completion next spring.

“It's actually going to happen,” said Boham, who spent several years putting the project in motion. “It's a dream come true and exciting to see such enthusiasm from all of the people and entities represented here today. It doesn't get much better than this.”

The college plans to hold a formal building dedication next year.

Check www.cccti.edu for construction updates.

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CCC&TI Cobras Clench Conference

An 89-51 romp over the No. 2-ranked Central Carolina Cougars Friday night clenched a second consecutive Tarheel Conference title for the Cobras of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

An early lead put CCC&TI on top for the rest of game before a full house of fans in the Cobra Pit. Though the intense rivalry had both teams up and down the court all night, the Cougars fell short once again, their second loss to the Cobras this year.

Tyler Dellinger led the Cobras with 17 points while Justin Mack had 15 and Ty Horton added 14. CCC&TI out-rebounded the Cougars 42 to 25 with Dellinger and Damel Wilson leading with eight each. Dwight Johnson chipped in with five assists while the team had 17.

“We really came to play tonight,” said Head Coach and Athletic Director, Bill Payne. “We dominated on the inside and did a great job defending on the outside. I think this was the best defensive effort this year.”

The two teams may face each other again in the Cobra Pit as CCC&TI defends its title in the Region X Tournament slated for Feb. 24-26. Winner of the tournament will advance to the District VII Championship in March for a chance to be named to NJCAA's “Elite Eight” National Tournament.

Ranked tenth in pre-season polls, CCC&TI's record currently stands at 18-10 overall and 8-0 in the Tarheel Conference. In the past three years, the Cobras have made two appearances in the national tournament with two district championships, three region titles and two conference titles.

For more information, visit the CCCTI Web site at www.cccti.edu/Athletics/sports.html.

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Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

Award-winning contemporary bluegrass musicians Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will be joined by opening band Mountain Heart at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Rhonda Vincent and her band The Rage recently won five 2005 awards presented by the Society for Preservation of Bluegrass in America. The awards include Entertainer of the Year, Best Contemporary Female Vocalist, and Best Instrumental Group of the Year. Guitarist Josh Williams and Fiddler Hunter Berry both won top awards in their categories.

Opening band Mountain Heart is a relative newcomer to the bluegrass scene, though its members have played with bluegrass greats such as Doyle Lawson, Quicksilver and IIIrd Tyme Out. Single ticket prices are 23.50 for Platinum seating and 19.50 for Gold seating. Tickets for season subscribers are 20.50 for platinum and 16.50 for gold. To order tickets call the Civic Center box office at 828.726.2407 or log on to www.broyhillcenter.com to order your tickets online.

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Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

The following scholarship programs are open to CCC&TI students. For more information about qualifications or to obtain an application form, visit the Financial Aid office or call 726.2713 (Caldwell) or 297-5237 (Watauga).

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SACS Reaffirmation Progress Report

by Laurette Leprevost, Assistant to the Executive Vice President

As many of you know, our institution is at the beginning of the process whereby we will earn reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). As the accreditation liaison and in an effort to keep all of you informed about the institution's progress, I am including a link to the minutes of recent meetings of the College Leadership Team and the Compliance Certification Committee: http://intranet.cccti.edu/SACSpm/pages/MinutesAgendas.htm

We have set up a SACS Project Management Site on the Intranet, and I would like to invite each of you to visit this site. There, you will find a timeline that reflects the major components of the reaffirmation process. Additionally, you will find a listing of the membership of the Leadership Team and of the Compliance Certification Committee. Other items on the SACS Intranet site include: Assignments by Personnel, Assignments by Requirements/Standards, and Progress Updates. Here is a link to the general SACS Project Management Site (you might like to bookmark this): http://intranet.cccti.edu/SACSpm/index.htm.

So far, the following "milestones" have been achieved:

• December 2004 - Dr. Boham announces and activates the institutional Leadership Team.

• January 25, 2005 - The Leadership Team meets and develops/approves a process for addressing the Compliance Certification core requirements and comprehensive standards.

• January 31, 2005 - Dr. Boham, Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, David Shockley, David Holman, and Laurette LePrevost attend SACS Orientation Session for institutions seeking reaffirmation in Atlanta.

• February 1, 2005 - Compliance Certification Committee meets and is charged with responsibility for responding to requirements/standards.

Members of the Compliance Certification Committee may ask other faculty and staff for  assistance in carrying out their responsibilities. Please be as helpful as you can be–the reaffirmation process is an institution-wide responsibility. Students will play an especially critical role in helping the college to evaluate itself because students are at the heart of this process -and every program and service - with which the college is involved.  A student serves on the SACS Leadership Team, and Laurette LePrevost will meet with the SGA on a periodic basis to help assure that students are kept informed and involved.

We are seeking to complete a first draft of responses by early next month, and the Leadership Team will begin their review of the Core Requirements (Section 2) on March 4, 2005.

After the Leadership Team engages in this review, there will be opportunity for all staff and faculty to review and concur or disagree that the institution is compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant with regard to individual requirements/standards.

If you have any questions about the process or about SACS reaffirmation in general, call Laurette Leprevost at 726-4674.

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Tech Tip: Shortcuts to Hot Destinations on Your PC

Finally! Something short and sweet you can use. Here are some quick keyboard and right-mouse click shortcuts you can use to get around Windows a bit faster. First of all, look on your keyboard for a key with the Windows symbol on it (). This key is located between the Ctrl and Alt keys to the left of the space bar on Windows keyboards. If you don't have this key, you don't have Windows keyboard.

If you do, here's what you can do with it:

Press the key to open the Start menu where you can access to the programs on your PC.

Press the  key + E
Opens a Windows Explorer window. This is quick way to get to that magical place where you can manage all your files and folders. Another way to access Windows Explore is to right-click on the Start menu and select Explore from the menu.

Press the  key + M
Minimizes all the open windows so you can access your Desktop.

Press the key + Shift + M
Maximizes all your open program windows.

Press  the key + F
Opens the Find window where you can search for files.

For the Mac users in the crowd:

You can get the right-click functionality without having to have a right mouse button. Just hold down the Control Key while you click the mouse button. You'll see those handy little menus with context-sensitive options.

To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future Tech Tip, contact Susan Wooten or Denise Wagner. We ask that you send your requests by e-mail for easier reference and tracking.

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Spring 2005 Faculty/Staff Training Sessions
What's on tap for this week

The following training sessions are designed for faculty and staff who are interested in professional development. To sign up for sessions, go to  http://www.cccti.edu/FacultyStaff/FacStaffWS/index.htm and complete the online form. Contact Jennifer Setzer or Nancy Risch for more information.

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Continuing Education Occupational Extension Courses

Occupational Extension and Community Service Courses are free to adults 65 years of age or older. Note: No occupational extension class may be taken more than twice within a five-year period unless the student pays full cost of the course. The occupational extension repeat policy does not apply to students taking classes for certification, licensure, or recertification.

Caldwell Campus classes for 2/14 to 2/20

Registration for courses is held every Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Continuing Education Office in Beam Hall.

Watauga Campus Classes for 12/14 to 2/20

Registration for courses is held every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Watauga Continuing Education Center on White Oak Road.

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