A Bladen Community College Campus Weekly.
Vol. VI, No. 39
October 23, 2014
United Way campaign meets goal
Look out, Dr. Findt, the ice bucket is on the way!
Yes, the Bladen Community College United Way Fund
exceeded its goal last Friday, and as promised, our president, Dr. William Findt, has scheduled his cold ice
bucket for next Monday at 11:30 a.m. between the Student Resource Center and Building 2. Let’s hope it is
not a cold day.
This year’s United Way effort took off fast and
cruised to the finish line in style on Friday with a total
of $5,571.67 in contributions. The United Way cochairs Lisa DeVane and Nathan Dowless express their
appreciation to all who helped make it a success.
The winners in the weekly prize drawings were Bradley Taylor, Jay Watson, Victor Singletary and Audrey
Lewis.
SGA President Tara Godfrey, second from right, presents donation from pizza sale fundraiser to United Way
Co-Chair Lisa DeVane as other SGA officers and Advisor Crystal Dowd look on.
From the office
of the
President
One of the great things about being on a community
college campus, especially the Bladen campus, is being able to take advantage of so many enjoyable events and programs. For example on Tuesday, October 21, a presentation on the Battleship USS North Carolina was
given by the North Carolina Museum Services Director. The Battleship
USS North Carolina is a national treasure and it is located nearby in Wilmington.
Also on Tuesday, a number of faculty and staff were privileged to participate in the Career and Technical Education Business Partnership’s fall
meeting. The partnership includes the Bladen County Schools, Bladen
Community College, and business leaders from throughout the county.
Tiina Mundy chairs the group and I joined Superintendent Robert Taylor in
welcoming State Superintendent June Atkinson who spoke.
On Tuesday evening more than 100 faculty and advisory board members
assembled in the auditorium for discussion regarding the college’s curriculum and continuing education programs. Jeff Kornegay, executive vice
president, provided a review of the current enrollment of each of the college’s programs and the positive economic impact that the college has for
the county. Meetings were then held by each program area to discuss the
current offerings of the college. On Friday faculty from Bladen County
Schools technical programs will be on the campus for to tour the college’s
facilities. On Friday evening the college’s history club is sponsoring a
ghost walk in Wilmington.
While this week has been an especially busy one with numerous activities, the tradition of bringing programs to the college continues with a program of Native American song and dance scheduled for November 6. It is
not surprising to find these and many other activities available to students,
faculty, staff, and visitors to the college, one that values building and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
W illiam Findt
Upcoming Events
October 23 - Depression Awareness program in Auditorium at 10 a.m. Program will last for one hour. (See page 4.)
October 23 - Administrative Council at 2 p.m. (note time change) in Building 3, Rm 102.
October 24 - History Club Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. (See announcement page 5.)
October 30 - Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. in Auditorium.
November 4 - 6 - Early Registration for Spring Semester. See page 4 for registration times.
November 6 - Native American song/dance program sponsored by the History Club in the Auditorium at 11 a.m. (See page 2).
November 11 - Veterans Day Program in Auditorium at 11 a.m.
BCC Birthdays through October 29: None this week.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Lighting the candle
Pauline Graham - Office Administration and Computer
Information Technology Instructor
A lifelong resident of the East Arcadia community, Pauline Graham had
dreamed of becoming a teacher since childhood. Though it took her a while to
bring her many skills to the community college environment, she has proven to be
a favorite among her students.
After graduating from East Bladen High School in 1978, she worked in the private sector as a bakery manager for a major grocery retail chain. In the late 1980s,
she made it back to the classroom as a substitute teacher in Bladen County Schools,
where she would work for the next 10 years. She began her higher education at
Bladen Community College before transferring to Mount Olive College, where she
earned an undergraduate degree in management and organization. She would later
complete three master’s degrees—a Master of Arts in Education from Central
Michigan University and two master’s degrees from Webster University, one in
human resources development and another in leadership and management. She
recently completed 18 graduate hours from Webster in information technology.
Ms. Graham’s career at BCC began in 2001 as a part-time employee at the East
Arcadia Center. In 2011 she came to the main campus as a full-time office administration instructor. She currently teaches in the office administration and computer information disciplines.
“Teaching is my passion,” says Ms. Graham. “I really enjoy working with students and making a difference in their lives.
Many of our students are going through difficult circumstances, and BCC offers an opportunity for them to better their lives.
Being a part of that process helps me fulfill my lifelong dream.”
Native American song/dance program slated for November 6
Native Americans were on North American soil long before any Caucasians arrived. Over the years many tribes vanished as
they were assimilated into other tribes or into the Anglo-American culture. In recent years, many with Native American ancestry
began researching their background to determine their origins. Most of these groups had always maintained their Native American roots but over the years their heritage had been lost. There are eight recognized tribes residing in North Carolina including
several recognized groups in the southeastern part of the state —the Lumbee, Coharrie, and Waccamaw-Siouan. The Lumbee is
recognized as the largest tribe east of the Mississippi, with nearly 50,000. Neighboring Robeson County has the largest Native
American population of any county in the eastern United States. The History Club will sponsor a Native American song/dance
program to commemorate Native American History Month (November) on November 6 at 11 a.m. in the Auditorium.
Microsoft IT Academy offers certifications at no cost
In a program offered through a grant, Bladen Community College is offering individuals the opportunity to earn certification
in five different areas through the Microsoft IT Academy. The grant that funds the certification examinations is available for
this fiscal year. It provides the opportunity for certification in Microsoft Office Excel 2013, Microsoft Office Word 2013, Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2013, Microsoft Office Access 2013 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2013. During last fiscal year 13
BCC faculty, staff and students earned certification in one or more of the areas. These certifications can enhance employability
and can be beneficial not on employment resumes, but also enhance chances of promotion in your current job.
Don’t miss this great opportunity. For more information on taking one or more of the exams, call Cynthia McKoy at 879.5566
or Chad McKenzie at 879.5640.
Campus Crusade meetings set
Student Crusade meetings will be held on Tuesdays 12:15 12:45 p.m. in the Learning Enhancement Center and Thursdays,
12:20 - 12:50 p.m. in the Library. Chaplains will be on campus
in the library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. and on
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 - 12 a.m. Faculty and staff
Campus Crusade meetings will be announced in advance.
Twyla Davis 879.5516
Learning Enhancement Center
regular hours of Operation
The Learning Enhancement Center will return to its regular
hours of operation with full tutoring services on Monday,
August 18.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Felisa Williams 879.5560
Consulting with the community
The curriculum and continuing education advisory committees held their fall meeting on Tuesday evening in the auditorium.
In photo, BCC President Dr. William Findt addresses the committee members preceding the breakout of the group into the individual committees. On behalf of the College, he expressed gratitude to the participants for their willingness to help make BCC
more responsive to the needs of the community it serves.
Student helping students
On Friday the Learning Enhancement Center presented a program by Lee Hendricks. After attending the Leadership Institute this summer, Lee developed sessions to bring back to her campus and share with fellow students. In her presentation, she
discussed ways to successfully manage one’s time. Her most meaningful object lesson involved an empty glass jar and many
items to place in the container. To their amazement, students participating in the session discovered that there is always room
for every task when they properly manage their time.
Depression awareness program
As a part of its Monthly Community Education Series,
EastPointe will present a program on Depression Awareness in the BCC Auditorium 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. October is Depression Awareness month and the
program seeks to instill awareness of this debilitating condition that impacts the lives of millions of Americans. The
presenter in the series is Tara Sessoms, Eastpointe Director
of MH/SA Care Coordination. The purpose of the depression awareness initiative is to raise awareness of depression
as a mental illness, to support those living with depression,
and to educate the public about suicide awareness.
Tiina Mundy 879.5556
Ambassador Tara Godfrey was the featured speaker at the
BCC Foundation’s Fall 2014 meeting on Monday evening. She
spoke of how her life had been changed as a result of her decision to return to school and her selection as an Ambassador.
What is QEP?
January 2013 marked the
implementation of the college’s QEP, Quality Enhancement Plan, which is
designed to enhance student
learning through problem
solving. Students will learn
to use the 4 P ProblemSolving Action Plan to tackle assignments and make
decisions. Make sure you
have your P’s— Plan, Prepare, Practice and Produce.
Early spring registration
Early registration for the spring 2015 semester will be
Tuesday through Fricay, November 4 - 7. Registration
on Tuesday will be for current students only. There will
be no classes that day. It will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
All others with completed applications may register on
Wednesday & Thursday, November 4 - 6, 9 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. Don’t wait! Register during the early registration period.
Carlton Bryan 879.5512
From the Diversity Committee
On November 6, he Bladen Community College History
Club
is sponsoring a program celebrating the contributions
Twyla Davis 879.5516
to Native Americans to our society. The program will focus
on traditional Native American songs and dances and celebrations that are practiced by Native Americans across the
From the Green Technology Committee
nation. Individuals who claim Native American heritage
Many actions that help the environment can also save you
have increased in number in recent years as efforts to revive
money week in and week out. Things as simple as using grocery bags for household garbage rather than purchasing garbage Native American traditions have become more widespread.
bags can save as much as $15 to $30 in a year. Washing out and North Carolina has the largest Native American population
reusing containers that goods such as shredded cheese are packed east of the Mississippi and neighboring Robeson County
has the largest Native American population of any county in
in can save a substantial amount on bags and cartons. Using
the eastern half of the nation. Don’t miss this program that
milk jugs for watering, etc. can save money. Go online and
check out the various ways you can reuse products to save mon- celebrates a very important part of America’s national heritage. You will be glad you attended.
ey and conserve resources.
Kathy McGurgan 879.5668
Ghost Legends of Battleship North Carolina
Battleship North Carolina Museum Services Director Kim Sincox presented a program on the history and paranormal reputation of the Battleship North Carolina on Tuesday in the Teaching Auditorium. She explained to the full classroom that
through the years the battleship has been the subject of numerous ghost stories witnessed by those who work or have worked
on it. She pointed out that it is a favorite of paranormal researchers, who frequently come to explore it for signs of paranormal activity. The program was presented by the Bladen Community College History Club. If you are interested in joining the
History Club, stop in and see one of the club’s advisors, Mr. Cliff Tyndall or Mr. Ray Sheppard.
Congratulations!
Thanks to the efforts and teamwork of Ms. Sara Neeley, Ms. Re-Gina Brown, and Ms. Clejetter Cousins; 86.3 percent of
BCC’s DRE 096, 097, and 098 students passed at the end of the first eight weeks of the fall 2014 semester. In the spring BCC
started offering the DRE 096 and DRE 097. DRE 098 was added in the summer. Fall was the first semester that all three
courses were fully implemented. Faculty members worked
very hard with the students. They maintained excellent success
rates with minimum withdrawals. Congratulations to all!
The following instructors will be available for tutoring the
indicated courses on the days and times below:
Instructor tutoring at LEC
Day
Instructor
Time
Courses
Mondays
Lisa Devane 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Chemistry
and DMAs.
Tuesdays
Twyla Davis 10 - 11 a.m.
Wednesdays Nash Hester 10 - 11 a.m.
Sociology
English
Religion and
Wednesdays Stephen Pr ince 11—12 noon Accounting
and Business
Join History Club Ghost Walk of
Old Wilmington
The History Club Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington will be held
this year on Friday, October 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the Battleship North Carolina. For more information on the areas that will be visited,
see History Club Advisor Cliff Tyndall or call 879.5651
Phi Theta Kappa new member
induction
9 - 10 a.m. Criminal Justice Phi Theta Kappa has emailed letters to invite eligible students to
join and inform prospective members that they will have to submit their information and fees online according to the instrucThursdays J ennifer Whittington 1 - 2 p.m. EDU
tions in the email. The deadline to apply is October 7 and the
induction ceremony in on October 30. If you believe you may
Fridays
Ray Sheppar d
9 - 10 a.m. Basic Moodle
concepts, history, political science, religion, critical thinking be eligible and did not receive an email, contact Ms. Devane at
and computer science.
Felisa W illiams 879.5560 879.5509 or Mr. Blansett at 879.5603.
Thursdays J ohn Tr ogdon
Helping industry fight the flu
The senior level of the Associate Degree
Nursing Program at BCC participated in
administering influenza vaccines again
this year at Smithfield/Farmland in Tar
Heel. Over 500 employees benefitted from
the services provided by the nursing students, who made it quicker and easier for
employees to receive their vaccines. Nine
students currently enrolled in NUR 211
manned stations in the main hallway and
were able to provide health information
and administer the vaccines for employees
during breaks and change of shift work
flow. This allowed the employees to bypass the need to be seen in the employee
on-site clinic. The students who took part in
the clinic are, from top left, Jennifer Locklear,
Jessica Fowler, Shannon Williams, Alison
Priest, Michelle Milligan, Matt Porter, and
Casey Norton. Kneeling from left are Caitlin
Walters and Amy Pait.
Credit Union scholarships for continuing education students
State Employees Credit Union scholarships were presented to five continuing education students at BCC on Wednesday afternoon. In photo with the students are BCC Vice President for Continuing Education Sondra Guyton, left, BCC Associate Vice
President for Student Services Barry Priest, back left, and Rian Collins, Vice President and City Executive of the Elizabethtown
Branch of the Credit Union, at right. Students receiving the scholarships are, beginning with third left, Kristin Nicole Little, Certified Nursing Assistant I; Sheri Bray, Pharmacy Assistant; Michelle Brown, Emergency Medical Technician—Basic; Lindsey
Victoria Caulder, Emergency Medical Technician—Basic; and Tomme Renee Carroll, Emergency Medical Technician—Basic.
The Credit Union presents five $750 scholarships to BCC continuing education students for both the fall and spring semesters.