Aug 5, 2016 - registration will open soon online. You can read about the race and the fund online on the Alumni & Fr
The Captain’s Journal A publication by Chattahoochee Valley Community College Vol. 2 Issue 5- August 2016
CVCC Family and Friends, Here we are at the end of summer, which brings the beginning of fall semester and a new academic year. This summer, we’ve celebrated our GED students, trained new student leaders at Student Leadership Institute and Ambassador Training, and our Foundation has been quite active. The Foundation received a $5,000 donation from Winn-Dixie for scholarships, $2,000 from Phenix City Exchange Club for scholarships, and a $5,000 grant from Phenix City to update science labs. The work that the Foundation does is important and benefits the students in a variety of ways. The Foundation is also gearing up for their next two big events. The Track or Treat: Chris Patterson Memorial 5k is in the planning phase, with a date set for October 29. Hall of Fame nominations are open for all three categories, with the event date set for March 2017. Please support both of these Foundation events. Our professional development and fall kickoff will take place next week. I am excited to hear from Dr. Larry Little of The Eagle Center for Leadership. We will recap our accomplishments, give updates, and celebrate those of you receiving special honors. Our focus is on CVCC and I can’t wait to see where the new academic year takes us. Please continue your outstanding work that serves our students and the community. Sincerely,
Mark Ellard Mark D. Ellard CVCC Interim President
At A Glance Sunday August 7
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Monday
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Staff Duty Day Faculty Off Student Development Staff Meeting
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Five-Day Workweek Regular Registration
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Tuesday
Staff Duty Day Faculty Off
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Regular Registration Admissions Appeal Committee
Wednesday Thursday 10 11
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Staff Duty Day Faculty Off
Schedule Adjustment
Fall Kickoff & Professional Development
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Schedule Adjustment
Regular & Term I Classes Begin
Friday
Schedule Adjustment
Saturday 13
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CARE Team
Chair Council
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Welcome Week Game Day
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Welcome Week Ice Cream
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Welcome Week Breakfast
Welcome Week Pizza & Karaoke
Nursing Student Family Orientation Lunch Vendors Start!
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Ambassador Meeting
Labor Day (College Closed)
Graduation Applications Available Now! Visit Admissions to apply for the next graduation, spring 2017 Deadline to apply: January 13, 2017
CVCC Foundation
Fall scholarships awarded!
The CVCC Foundation awarded nine scholarships for fall 2016, totaling $7,000. Congratulations to the following students: Amber Fredrick Tanya Autry
Melissa James Francine Shaw
Erin Leatherwood Kelcie Robertson
Jessica Allison Joan Rogers
Natalie LaNear
Phenix City Exchange Club presents check At the July CVCC Foundation Board meeting, Norman and Sharon Cook of the Phenix City Rotary Club attended to present a check for $2,000 to the Foundation. The money is designated for dual enrollment. The CVCC Foundation continues to work with the community to friend and fundraise for the College’s students. Featured in the photo to the left are Susan Wiggins, CVCC Foundation Chair and Sharon Cook.
Hall of Fame nominations
It’s that time again! Nomination forms are available on the CVCC website for Hall of Fame. The event to honor inductees and raise money for the College will be held in March 2017. Nominations can be submitted online until noon, September 12. Visit the Alumni & Friends section of the website for more information!
Save the date for Track or Treat! The Sixth Annual Track or Treat: Chris Patterson Memorial 5k will be held on October 29. Race registration will open soon online. You can read about the race and the fund online on the Alumni & Friends section of the website.
The CVCC Foundation exists for the sole purpose of providing support for programs and activities, which enhance the quality of education and expand the educational opportunities for students enrolled at CVCC.
Adult Education Thirty-nine students passed the GED Exam at CVCC between August 2015 – 2016. Eighteen of those students participated in the GED graduation on July 28: James Ansley Tristin Hood Holly Miller Jessica Broadwater Dustin Justice Bobby Jo Ray Issan Duka Shannon Kelley David Rogers Junior Faumuina Chakira Lamb Reyna Silva Santiago Allexus Fralish Sean-Thomas Leak Keyeara Spivey Lorenzo Freeman Cheyanne McKeown Jordan Whetstone
CVCC Adult Education @ ALAPCAE Staff and students from CVCC attended the Alabama Association for Public and Continuing Adult Education (ALAPCAE) Conference that was held June 22-24 in Birmingham. At the awards luncheon Tristin Hood, one of our recent GED graduates, received the ALAPCAE Pete Turnham GED Merit Scholarship for District 7. Her grandmother accompanied her to the awards luncheon. Tristin was a student in both Duane Wizzard and Nichole Tanner’s classes. She is currently enrolled at CVCC majoring in general studies and she hopes to be a nurse one day. Duane Wizzard, part-time adult education instructor, conducted a workshop session at the conference entitled “Aiding and Assisting Adult Learners with Learning Disabilities.”
#CVCCPirates
SLI • Karaoke • Ambassador Training
Next Up: WELCOME WEEK: August 22-25
Fall Kickoff & Professional Development August 11
Dr. Larry Little
The Eagle Center for Leadership
Dr. Larry Little is a seasoned visionary, author, entrepreneur, and executive coach. As principal and CEO of The Eagle Center for Leadership, he walks with leaders both nationally and internationally. His executive coaching footprint spans from Kashmire, India, to Washington DC. Additionally, he is a much sought after speaker and conference leader. His leadership approach is rooted in the power of relationships and understanding one’s own personality and the personalities of those one leads. His work focuses on challenging leaders to strategically perform at a higher level in order to make a difference. The Influence Through Accountability seminar offers effective tools for developing leadership skills for individuals professionally and personally. Being able to influence others is a key skill for any leader trying to reach their goals. This seminar challenges and equips participants to take the first steps towards growing their ability to influence those that they lead at home and at work.
Beginning Tuesday, August 23rd serving from 11:00-1:00
Monday Atlanta Bread Wilson Hall Student Lounge Tuesday Barberitos Wilson Hall Student Lounge Wednesday Wing Boss Food Truck (in front of Owen Hall) Thursday Barberitos Wilson Hall Student Lounge
