Greetings! Here's your monthly guide to what's happening at CFCC. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Cape Fear Community College
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Greetings from Jim Morton - CFCC President |
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Dear Sea Devil Community,
Greetings! I hope this email finds everyone well and enjoying the cooler weather!
This year is coming to a close very quickly. It’s been a tough year for us all. Through all the challenges we’ve collectively experienced and despite all the twists and turns 2020 has thrown our way, many good things are happening.
I’d like to recognize CFCC’s incredible faculty and staff for their dedication and hard work, and for their commitment to the success of our students. COVID-19 has changed the way we interact with our student body. Faculty has implemented new learning models to provide our students with exemplary training. Staff has adjusted to assisting students virtually and in-person. We are employing new technologies that are helping us connect better with our students. Read more about how we're incorporating new technology to better serve our students.
Our students have been so gracious and understanding as we have all worked to adapt to these new styles of teaching and support. We are all growing together as we make things happen in this changing environment. Through it all, we’re thriving.
Enrollment for our 2nd mini session, which begins October 19, is very strong. A short-term winter session will also begin November 30th. We are focused on providing options for students that work for their schedules and lifestyle. Flexibility is more important than ever.
Another item of note - we are very proud to share that our Associate Degree in Nursing program has once again ranked #1 in North Carolina by nursingprocess.org. Congratulations to our Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students who make this happen again and again!
Many more exciting things are happening, including our faculty art show, our partnership with the City of Wilmington to help replenish our urban forest, and a new partnership with UNCW to help grow our Cyber Security workforce, just to name a few!
Go Sea Devils!
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Jim Morton, CFCC President |
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Here's a look at recent happenings at CFCC... |
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NursingProcess.org: CFCC Associate Degree in Nursing Program Ranks #1 in NC for 2020 |
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After analyzing all 90 schools offering Nursing ADN/ASN programs in North Carolina, NursingProcess.org has ranked Cape Fear Community College's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program number one in the state.
Scores and rankings are determined based on academic quality, NCLEX-RN exam performance, affordability, and overall school reputation. Congratulations to our Health Sciences team and to our students on this amazing achievement!
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CFCC Faculty Art Show Happening Now |
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CFCC Thanksgiving Food Drive |
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COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone around us and has presented financial challenges for many. If you can, please help support our Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting students and employees in need by dropping off food items at one of our drop-off locations.
We'll be collecting food through November 13th, and will distribute November 19th and 20th. Click here for drop-off locations and info. |
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Purchase an American Flag to Honor the Veterans in Your Life |
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In observance of Veteran's Day, CFCC’s Student Veterans Organization is selling American flags. Please consider purchasing a $5 flag to honor the Veteran in your life. All flags will be displayed in the Union Station lobby at CFCC's downtown campus, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, from 9 am - 5 pm. After this time, flags may be picked up at the Union Station information desk.
Questions about our Veterans Day celebration? Want to help CFCC’s veterans? Contact Jason A. Bocchino, CPO, USN, (Ret), Veterans Services Coordinator
Phone: 910-362-7106
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CFCC Receives $327,247 in GEER Funds to Expand Scholarships |
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Thanks to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, CFCC will expand scholarship opportunities for students in workforce development programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GEER fund provides scholarships to eligible community college students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs that lead to a state or industry-recognized credential within ten different pathways.
To be eligible, students must be:
- A resident of North Carolina
- Enrolled in a qualifying workforce/continuing education program leading to a state or industry-recognized credential (96 hours or more) in one of the following ten areas: Automotive, Aircraft Maintenance, Construction, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Industrial/Manufacturing, Information Technology, Transportation, and Fire and Rescue Services
“The scholarship opportunities this critical funding provides will help our students obtain the skills they need to build a better future for themselves, their families, and our state’s workforce.”
—John Downing, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development
Read the full story here.
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Thank You, Pender EMS & Fire for Your Support! |
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Congrats To These Outstanding CFCC Graduates! |
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Electrical Lineworker Grads
September 16, 2020
Congratulations to this extraordinary group of Lineworkers! Their hard work got them to this point and we're excited to see them graduate! Read more about these grads here! |
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CFCC Grad Highlight
Lineworker Graduate, Kaitlin VanMeter Locks in Three Job Offers!
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Kaitlin was looking for a new career after her job in the food industry was affected by COVID-19. She researched lineworker opportunities, the benefits, and earning potential, and the rest is history.
Learn more about CFCC's Lineworker program here! |
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Telecommunicator (TCC) Certification Grads
September 18, 2020
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We are proud to celebrate the graduation of our most recent group of Telecommunicator Certification Course (TCC) students.
This program is offered to telecommunicators from across the region. The state-mandated course load requires 47 hours of instruction, but these students went above and beyond and completed 54 hours of instruction. Way to go!👏
"Telecommunicators play a very pivotal role in the law enforcement community by being the lifeline relaying information between the caller and the responding law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel," said Director of Law Enforcement Programs Tim Fuss. "Congratulations to these telecommunicators and best of luck as they further their law enforcement careers."
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Small Business Center Upcoming FREE Webinars |
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Calling all small business owners! You must check out these completely FREE seminars! Here's a look at what's coming up:
Entrepreneurs Academy (7 Part Series), Part 6: Accounting & Payroll Tips for the Small Business Owner
October 13, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
CFCC McLeod Building (Building 'S')
Market Your Business By Networking In Your Local Community
October 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Entrepreneurs Academy (7 Part Series), Part 7: Small Biz Taxes, Local/State/Federal Regulations
October 20, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
CFCC McLeod Building (Building 'S')
Webinar: Creating a Non-Profit (2 Part Series), Part 2: Board Development and Engagement
October 22, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
This list is just a snippet of our offerings. View the entire list of seminars here. |
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Wilmington Tree Initiative
September 25, 2020
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We are so excited to join the City of Wilmington as a partner of the Wilmington Tree Initiative. Our goal is to increase the tree canopy in the Wilmington area.
This past year, we invested in our own landscaping crew to help maintain our beautiful campus and the areas that surround it.
We also:
- Started our own in-house seedling program, using native seedlings
- Planted 160 seedlings (100 bald cypress + 60 other bee-friendly hardwoods)
Planting these trees helps with wetland remediation and also adds beauty to our campuses. We plan to add more trees this coming year. In January, we'll receive and begin planting:
- 350 native pine seedlings - both Loblolly and Long Leaf varieties
- 120 oak and hickory seedlings
"By adding native trees to our campus, we’re not only creating an even more beautiful and welcoming environment for our students but also investing in our community for years to come. We’re also creating awareness of the importance of the natural world in our daily lives and promoting environmental stewardship in the Cape Fear region." — CFCC President Jim Morton
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CFCC & UNCW Receive $196,782 Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program Grant |
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There is a great need for well-educated IT professionals with on-the-job experience. We're excited to collaborate with UNCW on this Cybersecurity Apprenticeship initiative, made possible by a $196,782 grant from the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship program. The program will provide a work-based learning experience for UNCW cybersecurity students and an incentive for CFCC Cyber Crime Technologies grads to continue their studies at UNCW.
The program starts with pilot students in February 2021. Student apprentices will be selected from CFCC students who are currently in the CFCC Cyber Crime Technology program. Students will be assessed by UNCW faculty, staff, and CFCC faculty for interest, ability, and perceived potential for being an effective member of a cybersecurity team.
“We have a wonderful, motivated team of UNCW faculty from the computer science department and the Congdon School, ITS staff, and CFCC faculty that are very interested in student success. This grant will be a great boost to our ability to support them.” — Ron Vetter, Faculty Member - UNCW Department of Computer Science
“The apprenticeship program is part of our response to the large cybersecurity talent gap that currently exists in the United States and throughout the rest of the developed world.”— Greg Vandergriff, Program Director - CFCC Cyber Crime Technology
Learn more about UNCW's Center for Cyber Defense Education here. |
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We invest in our students!
The scholarship application cycle is now open until November 30, 2020! Funds awarded will be applied to the spring 2021 semester. Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria including GPA, program of study, need, and volunteerism. Get more info on the application process here. |
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Breaking the Community College Stigma: CFCC Goes Viral |
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CFCC has been working hard to erase the community college stigma and is encouraging students to do what works best for their life. Thanks to Tik Tok, we're spreading the word! In a very short time, we've created awareness, conversation, and gained a lot of followers!
"It's amazing the traction we've gotten with the social media community in such a short time. We're really reaching people! We're excited how our message is working to break down the community college stigma." — Julie Martin, CFCC Communications and Events Coordinator
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Cool Sailing at CFCC CDC!
CFCC's Child Development Center is cooler than ever! Check out our new sail shades! We're enjoying the fun look and the cool spot for everyone to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. 😎
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Congrats, Gloria G. — Recipient of the CFCC Gilbert Scholarship |
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We'd like to offer up a big congratulations to Gloria, who just received CFCC's Gilbert Scholarship. This means $1,500 to help pay for her Associates in Applied Sciences degree with the goal of becoming a Community Spanish Interpreter. Gloria says she looks "forward to the day I will be able to help others in my community to complete their goals." Thank you for all of your hard work and keep it up, Gloria! |
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Drive-In College Application Workshops
Heide Trask and Pender High Schools are hosting a series of drive-in workshops where seniors and their families can stop in and complete your CFCC applications and FAFSA with the assistance of college advisors. Don't miss out on these helpful events!
Upcoming Dates:
Heide Trask
Thursday, October 15 from 4:00-6:30 pm
Thursday, October 22 from 4:00-6:30 pm
Thursday, October 29 from 4:00-6:30 pm
Pender High School
Wednesday, October 21 from 4:00-6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 28 from 4:00-6:30 pm
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Virtual One Stop Enrollment with Q&A
There will be reps on hand to answer your questions:
- Choosing your major
- The admissions process
- Applying for financial aid
- Working with your advisor and registering for classes
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 pm
Get login and call-in info here.
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Virtual Radiography Info Session October 19 |
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Join us Monday, October 19 from 2:00-3:00 pm
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Fall Mini Session Begins October 19
Don't Let COVID-19 Slow Down Your College Plans!
Get the credits you need with these 16-week sessions – there's still time to enroll!
- Same credits, less time
- Affordable
- Transferable
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Winter Session Begins November 30 |
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Get ahead this winter by taking a short-term, fully transferable class at CFCC! Register today for an accelerated, 4-week online winter session. |
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Keep an eye on our social media for updates on program information sessions.
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News from the Wilson Center... |
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The Wilson Center: Celebrating Five Years and a New Online Look! |
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The Wilson Center is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website! The new look is part of our 5th-anniversary milestone celebration. We've made improvements in user experience across all devices and we enhanced your online ticket-buying experience. The new site is cleaner, more modern with improved navigation, and compliments CFCC's website.
“As we approach our fifth birthday, it seemed the perfect time to launch our new website,” said Shane Fernando, Vice President of Advancement and the Arts at CFCC. Fernando has overseen operations at the Wilson Center since before its opening, serving as Executive and Artistic Director until his recent promotion. “It has been truly amazing to see how far we have come with the infrastructure that has been in place since Day One. Our website has grown with us over the years, but now we have the opportunity to move forward into our next phase with a website that makes ticket buying even easier for our guests.”
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The Wilson Center Partners with NC Live Coalition
The Wilson Center is proud to take part in the NC Coalition that is helping to bring live entertainment back across North Carolina. We are seeking to provide guidance and best practices to ensure the safe reopening of our facilities. Read more on our website!
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Drive-In Concert Series
It's always a good time for some live tunes, and we're here to deliver! Join us for great music and fun at CFCC's downtown Wilmington campus, in the parking lot behind the Wilson Center between Front and Second Streets. Ticket pricing is by carload. Get more details here.
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Menopause The Musical - New Date |
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The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced a new date for Menopause The Musical. The hit show is now rescheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm.
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Sign up for the Wilson Center mailing list here.
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