2019

IN THIS ISSUEA Letter from Our President .....Excellence in Leadership ..........News Briefs ................................In Memoriam ..............................Excellence Awards ....................Panther Praise ...........................Reaching New Heights ..............A Lasting First Impression .......Weathering the Storm ...............The Volt Center ..........................2018-19 Donors ..........................Donor Support ...........................Campus Life ...............................

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This satellite view of Hurricane Florence, taken from the International Space Station on September 12, 2018, displays the storm’s massive size and power. Two days later, the storm made landfall at Wrightsville Beach and permanently transformed Eastern North Carolina’s landscape. Despite the damage that rippled across the homes of students, faculty, and staff, the campus community remained resilient and weathered the storm. (Photo © NASA. Licenses under CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0.) Full story on Page 12.

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Community College Magazine

EditorCraig Ramey Director of Communications

WriterHolly Desrosier Administrative Specialist

Graphic Designer Meredith LaskovicsMarketing Specialist

PhotographersHolly Desrosier Meredith LaskovicsCraig Ramey

ContributorsJennifer BaerChrista BakerCindy EnsleyJeanette LeeDr. Ray StaatsEmily StewartCharles WethingtonTriworks Studios

ON THE COVER

Craven CC student ambassadors enjoy free time between classes in front of Barker Hall, home of the newly renovated First Stop on the New Bern campus. Pictured left to right are Leeann Long, Autumn Eheart, and Mirachelle Fletcher.

A Letter from Our President

IF THERE IS ONE trait about Craven Community College that stood out this past year, it’s resiliency. Defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, resiliency is precisely what our faculty, staff, students, and entire community have shown in the wake of Hurricane Florence.

When Florence arrived on the coast of North Carolina last September, it turned life upside down for many people. Hundreds of Craven CC’s faculty, staff, and students were directly impacted by the storm. Even in the face of extreme adversity, our college family continued to amaze

me. Those who had lost much from the storm eagerly stepped forward to do whatever they could to help students and colleagues get back on their feet.

Notwithstanding Florence, it was a year full of achievements, successes, and tremendous progress for the college and the community. As you’ll read about in this magazine, we celebrated the grand opening of our new First Stop, as well as the highly anticipated Volt Center. We also implemented a new Aviation Management and Career Pilot program, strengthened partnerships with area businesses, and had record attendance at this year’s commencement ceremony.

Please enjoy this seventh edition of the Craven Community College Magazine. You’re sure to find a wealth of information, inspiration, and the exciting journey of pursuing higher education!

Dr. Ray StaatsPresident

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Craven Community College was recognized for several accomplishments during the 2018-19 year. Such accomplishments include ranking no. 4 on a list of 44 two-year colleges in the state offering online programs, having one of the top 50 accredited online Associate in Criminal Justice degree programs in the nation, ranking no. 10 for 2019 best online community colleges in North Carolina, and winning the New Bern Sun Journal’s “Best of the Best” community choice award for best college in 2018 and 2019. Craven CC’s Early Childhood Education program received accreditation renewal from the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs in April. Most recently, the college ranked in the top 10 Best Online Associate in Entrepreneurship programs for 2019. We’re proud to offer award-winning services to the community, and we’re honored to support our high-achieving students!

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EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

Craven CC Foundation showcases leadership with Community Fabric Awards

THE CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Foundation held its 9th annual Community Fabric Awards (CFA) at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center on April 18. The event was created to showcase excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of service, and inspiration of others. The 2019 recipients were Steve Tyson for Individual Leadership, The Flame Catering & Banquet Center for Business Leadership, and Kathryn Amerson for Leadership in Education.

“This year’s recipients truly demonstrate why the Foundation established this event,” said Charles Wethington, Craven CC executive director of institutional advancement. “Although it was a difficult decision, the selection committee ultimately chose these recipients due to their remarkable service and support for this community.”

Tyson, awarded for individual leadership, has lived in New Bern his entire life. Since concentrating on real estate brokerage in 2006, he has received multiple honors for exceptional sales volume. He has supported the community through diligent involvement in several local organizations. After Hurricane Florence, Tyson spent countless hours serving to direct critical help and support to hundreds of displaced families all across Craven County. He is currently a board member of the CarolinaEast Health System, Craven 100 Alliance Building Committee, and the Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance.

The award for business leadership was presented to The Flame Catering & Banquet Center owner and executive chef James F. “Smoke” Boyd. The Flame opened in 1990 and has become well known across Eastern North Carolina. With over 30 years of experience in the catering, events, and restaurant industries, Boyd provides exquisite culinary crafts and excellent customer service. His love and compassion for the community have made a tremendous impact on everyone he meets.

Amerson was selected for the leadership in education award for her teaching career at Craven Community College since 2000. In addition to teaching history and humanities, she is the faculty advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and the Study Abroad program. Amerson has dedicated her entire life to leadership through education, which she continually demonstrates through her exceptional guidance and devotion to her students. She is a role model for her peers and a beacon of inspiration for her students.

Funds raised through the CFA event sponsorships and ticket sales are used to support the Foundation’s programs, as well as equipment, facilities, and emerging initiatives of the college. This year’s CFA event netted over $51,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission.

Over $350,000 has been raised byCommunity Fabric Award events since 2011.

James “Smoke” Boyd Kathryn AmersonSteve Tyson

NEWS BRIEFSNC STRIVE Craven CC’s New Bern campus hosted the 2019 North Carolina Student Transition Resource Initiative for Veteran’s Education (NC STRIVE) Eastern Regional Conference in April. The conference aimed to provide the student veteran community with the tools needed to facilitate a smooth transition from the military to higher education and ultimately into the workforce. Craven CC prides itself on catering to a wide variety of students, including active duty military, veterans, and dependents. Out of 2,656 students enrolled for the college’s spring 2019 semester, 158 are currently in the military, 209 are veterans, and 149 are dependents. Hosting this conference ensured the 19.4% of military-affiliated students at Craven CC received the resources needed to succeed in their academic ventures and beyond.

Panther ProwlIn March 2019, Craven CC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club hosted Panther Prowl, a racing event to benefit many local organizations. The event included a one-mile Panther Pounce Fun Run/Walk and the Panther Prowl 5K. All proceeds went to the Special Olympics, Shriners, and the PTA Club. The event also supported Students 4 Students, a new Craven CC Foundation scholarship initiative for which student-run clubs hosting fundraising events are encouraged to set aside a percentage of monies earned to assist fellow students in financial need.

Craven Correctional Center Hosts Job Readiness Boot CampCraven CC introduced its Job Readiness Boot Camp to the Craven Correctional Center in May 2019 in an effort to reduce recidivism and give inmates the tools needed to ease back into society and join the workforce upon release. The boot camp began in June 2017 in conjunction with the Craven-Pamlico Re-entry Council and Religious Community Services. The program provides a support network and motivates people to get back on track or take their career to the next level.

IN MEMORIAMDr. Vincent Castellana

The Craven CC family experienced a huge loss in June 2019 with the sudden, tragic death of Dr. Vincent Castellana. He served as chair of the Havelock campus since 2017 and a mathematics professor since 2012. Castellana was a devoted father, husband, and teacher who touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for his booming laughter and his kind and patient nature.

Bruce Waugh Memorial Garden

In December 2018, Craven CC unveiled the Bruce Waugh Memorial Garden, located in front of the Business & Information Technology building on the New Bern campus. The memorial garden is the product of a months-long Eagle Scout project implemented and carried out by Craven Early College student Nicholas Potter. Dr. Bruce Waugh passed away unexpectedly in July 2017. Often described as “larger than life” due to his stature and distinct bass voice, Waugh taught various information technology and cyber security courses at Craven CC over a span of nearly 12 years. He is remembered as an incredible teacher and friend who was entirely dedicated to his students and his profession.

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Excellence Awards recognize the exceptional work of faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff at Craven Community College who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties at work and

in the community.

EDDIE SABAT, Faculty ExcellenceMathematics instructor Eddie Sabat has certainly made his mark on the students and faculty at Craven CC. His love for teaching is genuine and contagious. He was able to share his passion for teaching with a demonstration to the nominating committee that used cryptography to play his version of the game Clue.

Sabat was a high school teacher before beginning at Craven CC in 2015. Having been nominated for this award for the last four years, he was ecstatic to become the recipient this year. “You want the students to be successful,” said Sabat. “I think this validates what I’m doing—maybe I’m doing something correct. My students and my peers, my boss, my dean; they see I’m doing a good job. I’m ultimately pretty humbled.”

AMANDA BENNETT, Adjunct Faculty ExcellenceAs an adjunct history instructor and part-time academic advisor at Craven CC, Amanda Bennett has made a positive impact on students and coworkers. Her dual roles have enabled her to form bonds and see students in a different light.

Bennett has been a teacher for 12 years and part of the Craven CC family for nearly six years. She prefers to focus on students as individuals and helps them utilize real world skills in the classroom and beyond.

“I want to reach the student as a whole, not just focus on the experience of the class they are in,” she said. “I prepare them for the workforce and classes as well. I want them to be well rounded when they complete the class.”

JEFF SCHULZE, Staff ExcellenceJeff Schulze started his career at Craven CC in 2013. He recently took on a new challenge as director of trade programs at the Volt Center (see page 16).

Schulze strongly believes that hard work is the key to success. He finds great pleasure in giving back to the community whenever possible. He loves to strike up a conversation with anyone he meets and never hesitates to lend a helping hand to his colleagues, members of the community, and even complete strangers. He considers himself “on the clock” at all times and promotes the college at every opportunity. “I always say, ‘loving what you do is happiness; doing what you love is freedom,’” he said. “That’s how I go through life. If you enjoy what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like a job.”

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PANTHER PRAISE

Early College RecognitionCraven CC is the proud home of Craven Early College (CEC) on the New Bern campus and the Early College of Eastern Applied Sciences and Technology (EAST), or ECE, on the Havelock campus.

Both CEC and ECE were recognized Jan. 17 for being one of 13 schools in the district to receive the distinction of meeting and exceeding academic growth based on the 2017-18 school year. CEC was recognized for a 100% graduation rate for three years in a row, and ECE received a certificate of achievement for the outstanding graduation rate of 97.3%. The U.S. News & World Report has also recognized CEC as a bronze medal high school in their national rankings.

Phi Theta Kappa Brings Home 17 AwardsIn March, Craven CC’s local Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapter, Alpha Phi Nu, competed in the Carolinas Regional Convention in Columbia, South Carolina, and brought home 17 awards. The chapter has earned a five-star rating for nine consecutive years. This is the highest rating awarded and is based on the chapter’s participation on local, regional, and international levels. Chapters that receive the award are part of the Honors Program to help promote the organization’s hallmarks: leadership, service, scholarship, and fellowship.

Outstanding Efforts by Small Business CenterIn November 2018, Craven CC’s Small Business Center (SBC) received the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Collaboration and Partnership Award for outstanding efforts to help SBA partners and small businesses in the community. The SBC received the award in part for its role in supporting MCAS Cherry Point in teaching Boots to Business and assisting with the inaugural business plan competition called Battle for Business. The SBC at Craven CC is under the leadership of Deborah Kania, director, and Christina Bowman-Murray, assistant.

Craven CC Staff Member Wins Prestigious Piano AwardCraven CC staff accompanist Liz Eunji Sellers performed during a special piano concert at Carnegie Hall, the world-renowned classical music venue in New York City, in 2018. To achieve this exclusive opportunity, Sellers performed in the Brooklyn Music Teachers’ Guild (BMTG) Intercontinental Piano Competition 2018. She placed second overall and won the Peskanov Music Award for piano solo performance. She then performed at a special winner’s concert at Carnegie Hall on December 8 and had the honor of meeting composer Alexander Peskanov.

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AVIATION PROGRAM

CRAVEN CC RECENTLY UNVEILED a new Aviation Management and Career Pilot (AMCP) degree program, which will teach students what it takes to be a commercial pilot, help launch careers, and reach new heights.

The AMCP program focuses on providing students with a fundamental knowledge of flight concepts, aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems, airline operations, flight safety practices, and human factors. Program graduates will earn a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating and multiengine rating. They will be qualified for jobs as commercial and corporate pilots, as well as airport managers, fixed-base operators, flight instructors, flight dispatchers, and more.

“This is an excellent opportunity for a Marine or family member to go through this program,” said Wally Calabrese, dean of the Havelock campus. “And if the Marine is considering a career in the airlines, we will be able to help them achieve that goal.”

In January 2019, Tradewind Aviation International (TAI), a flight school based at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, merged with a subsidiary of ONVOI Global Services to form

Tradewind Flight Services Incorporated (TFSI). TAI recently entered into an agreement with Craven CC to provide flight-training courses for the AMCP program.

Because of the partnerships with TAI and ONVOI Global Services, the AMCP program will be recognized as a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) program, allowing graduates to earn an airline or cargo pilot position with less than the federal mandate of 1,500 total flight hours. Since Craven CC is a two-year institution, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reduces the total flight time program graduates must achieve.

“This lowers the amount of required flight hours to 1,250 with an associate in applied science degree or 1,000 with the BS in Aviation Management degree,” said Calabrese. “This adds up to enormous savings for the student, and having to spend less time accumulating hours means entering the job market sooner.”

Classes will be held on the Havelock campus, as well as Tradewind Aviation’s flight school in James City.

A recent market study by Boeing highlighted a need for over 630,000

pilots worldwide in the next 20 years.

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FIRST STOP OPENING

A LASTING FIRST IMPRESSIONFIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT. To ensure potential students begin their college journey with a positive, streamlined experience, Craven CC renovated Barker Hall and opened a new, consolidated student services office in April 2019. Known as First Stop, this new front door to the college brings admissions, advising, counseling, switchboard services, financial aid, veteran’s affairs, and payment processing into one convenient location.

“First Stop is not just for new students looking to register,” said Zomar Peter, dean of student services. “It’s a place for anyone to come explore options in workforce development or curriculum and see what our college has to offer them for their unique educational path. We look forward to assisting students with their educational, career, or personal goals.”

The $1.2 million renovation of approximately 12,000 square feet included updates to the interior lobby and new entrance into Public Radio East, which broadcasts live from the Craven CC campus. First Stop now houses enrollment services, career/transfer advising,

financial aid, testing areas, and student accounts. Bringing everything together under one roof allows the college to improve the quality of service to students and other stakeholders, facilitate sharing of information, and improve efficiency for the college.

Last year, the college enrolled 19,603 students (approximately 1 out of 5 county residents)across curriculum and workforce development programs. Each student needed individual advising on their academic journeys and had unique financial aid needs to address. The consolidated services will greatly facilitate these tools, which are crucial to every student’s initial college experience.

First Stop’s 28 employees serve 40 to 100 students every day. While the department’s primary focus is on curriculum student enrollment, the college will soon integrate workforce development enrollment.

The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the college’s full restoration of Barker Hall, which included the renovation of Godwin Memorial Library and Testing Center on the second floor that was completed in 2018.

“We are excited to celebrate the start of a new, exciting chapter in Craven Community College’s ever-expanding history,” said Dr. Ray Staats, Craven CC president. “First Stop is a transformative improvement for our students.”

Last year, the college enrolled 19,603 students across curriculum and

workforce development programs.

Bill Taylor (left), Craven CC Board of Trustees chair, and Dr. Ray Staats, Craven CC President, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of First Stop.

WEATHERING THE STORM

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HURRICANE FLORENCE BROUGHT CHAOS and destruction to much of Eastern North Carolina. It also brought a strong sense of resiliency and a fierce commitment from the Craven CC family and the entire community. The combined efforts of hardworking faculty, staff, students, and residents showed the true meaning of being part of a closely connected community.

Direct AftermathAfter much deliberation and careful consideration, Craven CC closed its campuses two days before Hurricane Florence made landfall to help students, staff, and faculty prepare for the damage that was expected to arrive with the storm.

“Our most important priority was to keep everyone safe,” said Dr. Ray Staats, Craven CC president. “We wanted to ensure everyone was able to take care of their families and loved ones and had enough time to make any necessary preparations for the storm.”

Hurricane Florence made landfall off the coast of North Carolina on September 14, 2018, causing incalculable loss for many citizens of Craven County and surrounding areas. The college itself was fortunate: The only major damage sustained was to the Havelock campus’ Institute of Aeronautical Technology hangar roof, which was partially blown off. Other damage included various water intrusions in buildings and downed trees and limbs.

Although classes were canceled and Craven CC facilities were closed to faculty, staff, and students, the New Bern campus was abuzz with volunteers and employees from several local organizations. As recovery efforts unfolded, the community showed resilience by banding together and demonstrating support and compassion for one another in various ways.

Public Radio East, based in Barker Hall on the New Bern campus, proved vital to keeping the community informed. Their team courageously continued operations and stayed on air to provide critical safety information during the course of the storm.

Severe flood damage forced the crew at WCTI NewsChannel 12 to abandon their local studio on Glenburnie Drive. They set up a temporary studio in the Godwin Memorial Library on Craven CC’s New Bern campus, where they diligently kept everyone updated with thorough coverage of Hurricane Florence.

The college provided space for the American Red Cross, in conjunction with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church Men’s Ministries’ Disaster Relief USA team and the North Carolina Mobile Feeding Kitchen, to prepare 14,000 hot meals that were distributed to people in need after the hurricane. The New Bern Police Department also set up a temporary emergency operations center at the Mary Dale Bender Center.

All affected citizens shared the common goal of repairing the damage and regaining a sense of normalcy. Craven CC is grateful for all the volunteers and organizations that came together and did whatever it took to help the community recover.

Left: The familiar scene of abandoned boats and destroyed buildings, as seen here near the Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina in New Bern, could be seen all across the county in the days that followed Hurricane Florence. Despite the overwhelming damage that occurred, the community remained resilient and steadfast in its efforts to recover from the storm.

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WEATHERING THE STORM

Calm After the StormFor months after the storm, there was a tremendous outpouring of care and compassion from friends, families, neighbors, and coworkers. Many local residents needed basic essentials that most people take for granted, ranging from personal hygiene items and clothing to sustenance and a roof over their head.

To help relieve this burden, the college’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society students organized a food pantry and supply closet for the Craven CC family. Hurricane relief items such as food, water, personal items, clothing, and cleaning supplies were available for weekly distribution to employees and students for several months.

Since more than 30 Craven CC faculty and staff members lost vehicles and houses, the Craven CC Foundation took initiative with relief grants to directly aid faculty and staff in need. The Foundation also assisted students in need of books, equipment, and other school supplies by replacing items lost in the storm in an effort to avoid more disruptions during the semester.

“As an educational institution, our primary focus is our students,” said Charles Wethington, executive director of institutional advancement.

“So naturally, we tried to ensure that any Craven CC student displaced by the hurricane had everything they needed to continue their education. We aimed to be a sense of comfort and stability in a time of loss and uncertainty.”

Picking Up the PiecesMany Craven CC students faced the uphill battles of relocation, insurance claims, taking care of families, and returning to work and school. The Foundation gave students the opportunity to explain their situations and request specific school supplies or financial assistance. Although some situations were more dire than others, the Foundation devoted time and resources to assist each one.

Student Riley Batchelor’s home was flooded, and she and her family lost everything, including her laptop for school. The Foundation stepped in and gave her a new laptop so she could continue her studies without interruption or added financial burden.

Brianna Johnson, a first-year student, received a brand new bicycle from the Foundation after she and her family lost their home, both vehicles, and all their belongings in the storm. Brianna was extremely appreciative of the gift and used it to attend classes at the New Bern campus.

“It showed that the college is a real community and cares about their students’ success,” said Brianna.

Many students are caregivers for children, grandchildren, and other loved ones and faced the harsh reality of having to pay for expenses out of pocket. Several had extensive damage and mold growth that forced them to relocate. Assistance was requested for basic household items, clothing, and food for their families as they counted on the Foundation to make one aspect of their lives stable: their college education.

Craven CC students showed incredible resilience and a strong resolve to continue their academic journeys. Although heartbreaking, their stories showed their strength and determination to continue their educational pursuit even in the face of extreme adversity.

Craven CC student and Phi Theta Kappa member Paige Fike set out donations for the food pantry and supply closet as part of a college- wide effort to assist Craven CC faculty, staff, and students affected by Hurricane Florence.

Left: Craven CC student Riley Batchelor received a new laptop. She was adamant about completing her education even after losing everything in floodwaters. Right: First-year student Brianna Johnson received a new bicycle from the Craven CC Foundation after she and her family lost their home and cars during the hurricane. She rode the bike to attend classes on the New Bern campus.

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WEATHERING THE STORM

The State Steps InThanks to an $18.5 million relief fund passed by the North Carolina General Assembly, Craven CC was among 21 colleges in the state to receive funding to help minimize the historic storm’s impact on student success. The package included $5 million in emergency grants to assist students from disaster-affected counties with tuition, fees, and expenses so they could stay enrolled.

As a result, the college implemented a Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Fund in November to provide eligible students with financial assistance. Craven CC received $408,333, or $1,250 to distribute among 322 students per semester, through June 30, 2019. Recipients utilized funds for assistance with tuition, fees, transportation, textbooks, and living expenses.

354 Craven CC students were affected by Hurricane Florence.

162 students requested assistance.

118 students were forced to withdraw.

A Contented Culmination Through the diligent efforts of college staff, all funds were utilized by May 9, 2019 and distributed to 277 students. Each one of those students was able to utilize the funds to continue or complete their educational aspirations.

Craven CC students impacted by Hurricane Florence were able to return to classes without the added burden of financial stress thanks to hurricane relief funding from the state.

Several students came together to express their gratitude for the support to Governor Cooper, saying they were able to take more classes and no longer felt like a burden when they needed to purchase books and school supplies. Many considered it a chance to recalibrate and continue their education with a sense of renewal.

“I was able to complete all six of my classes and finished the semester stronger than I had in prior semesters,” said one student. “I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Craven Community College for all of the support the college as a whole has shown me, and to the state for the generosity and financial support to help me reach graduation.”

The college’s efforts to provide continuous financial, academic, and emotional support resulted in a record-breaking number of students walking across the stage during the 52nd annual graduation ceremony in May: The Class of 2019 was 681 strong and earned a total of 1,101 certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

Craven CC’s Institute of Aeronautical Technology hangar roof on the Havelock campus was badly damaged during Hurricane Florence.

Volunteers for IPHC Disaster Relief USA, American Red Cross, and North Carolina Mobile Feeding Kitchen worked through harsh weather conditions to provide 14,000 hot meals for residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

HVAC

NEW BERN’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED workforce development training facility opened in May 2019 to help connect students with new opportunities. The Volt Center provides training courses in various skilled trades that are in high demand across the county. Key partners in bringing this project to fruition include the City of New Bern, Craven 100 Alliance, Craven County, Golden Leaf Foundation, Harold H. Bate Foundation, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

The college’s Workforce Development program offers programs at the Volt Center that include carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC); plumbing; small engine repair; forklift operation; and manufacturing career pathways. Several programs at the Volt Center are also accredited by the National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER), a nationally recognized education foundation that ensures students and craft professionals receive quality training based on uniform standards and criteria.

The 7,500-square foot facility was originally built in 1947 and was used as an electric plant before undergoing its latest transformation. Renovation at the 4.6-acre site includes parking upgrades, as well as building updates such as four expandable classrooms, a large conference room, office space, and a lab area with an open floor concept that provides an ideal training space. Its centralized location near downtown New Bern and Highway 70 makes it a convenient training opportunity for citizens across Eastern North Carolina.

The Volt Center is open during the college’s operating hours and is located at 205 First Street, New Bern.

Carpentry

Forklift Operation

Manufacturing Career Pathways Volt Center Exterior (Photo by Triworks Studios)

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Thanks to our donors for contributing to the

Craven Community College Foundation.

Donor list includes donations from the 2018 - 2019 fiscal year.

(July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019)

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($3,000 AND UP)Trustees of the Francis L. Barwick Trust Ms. Amy E. Blackwell BSH Home Appliances Corporation CarolinaEast Health Systems Dr. Jim CongletonCurtis Media GroupMr. and Mrs. Norman Durocher Fidelity Charitable Finch & Company, Inc. The Harold H. Bate Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herron Dr. and Mrs. David M. Hurst International Paper KMK Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Leggett Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mattocks, II Mr. Jerry McQuade Minges Bottling Group, Inc.- Pepsi MOEN Neuse River Bridge Run New Bern Chamber of Commerce News Channel 12 / Fox Eastern

CarolinaNorth Carolina Community

Foundation, Inc. Segal Family Charities Signature Wealth Strategies, LLC Sun JournalRay and Mary TaitTrent Cadillac Buick GMC Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle

Association (New Bern) WalMart Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ward, Jr. Ward and Smith, P.A. Ms. Lisa J. Wimpfheimer

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($1,200 TO $2,999)Margaret M. BaggMrs. Sharon Bland Ms. Elizabeth Brock Wally and Amy CalabreseCoastal Women’s Forum Craven Arts Council & Gallery Mrs. Deedra Durocher Larry and Vicki FeldhausBernard and Brenda GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Milt E. Gold, Jr. Cille and Lloyd GriffithDr. Betty Hatcher Havelock-Cherry Point Rotary Club Mr. Linwood C. and

Dr. Virginia Johnson Brad and Deborah LanghansMr. and Mrs. Thomas Leiendecker Dr. Harry J. and Mrs. Linda W.

MacDonaldNew Bern Civitan Club New Bern Rotary Club Dr. John S. and Dr. Rebecca C. Riley Robinson & Stith Insurance Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Staats Dr. Carolyn Sampson and

Mr. Rickey D. Stewart Bill and Linda TaylorJohn and Susie WardJeff and Penny Williams

DEAN’S CIRCLE ($600 - $1,199)Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ashburn Ms. Pamela R. Barnes Sallie Baxter Bengel Hospitality

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Brown Dr. and Mrs. Victor W. Bustard Catherine and Robert CampbellMrs. Carolyn Carleton Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines Chesnutt, Clemmons & Peacock, P.A. Christ Episcopal Church Women Coastal Carolina Health Care, P.A. Craven County Independent

Insurance Agents Association, Inc. Dr. Andrew Davidson Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Davis Duke Energy Foundation Emanuel & Dunn Mrs. Kathryn E. Findley First Citizens Bank Robert and Pat GillisMrs. Hazel Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III Dr. Randall King and

Mrs. Virginia Mattern Bryce and Jenifer MarquisMs. Mary Ann Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCrudden W. David McFadyen, Jr.Mr. Michael McNulty Ricky and Dianne MeadowsChamp and ET MitchellMitchell Hardware Monte PrintingMr. and Mrs. Terry MorrisMr. and Mrs. Perry Morris Neuse Sunrise Rotary Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Pelletier, Jr. Public Radio EastDr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Ralls RSM Mr. and Mrs. James W. Schout

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Segal Mr. Chris Segal Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sherron Dr. Jay Singleton Mr. Charles Dean Smith and

Mr. Gregg Causey Mrs. Winnie Smith Mr. Nicholas Sparks The Society of 40 & 8 The UPS Store Mr. John Thomas and Mrs. Susan

Moffat-Thomas Mrs. Alice Graham Underhill Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wilkinson

SCHOLAR’S CIRCLE ($300 - $599)Jeanne and Dennis Balaoing Ms. Sheila H. Barr BB&T Don and Madge BeaverAdelaide Beeker Mark W. BestMrs. Katrina Bishop BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Gery Boucher Yuko Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Tom BraatenJennifer Bumgarner Ms. Diane Cappo Chatsworth Products, Inc. CresCom Bank Mr. William H. Dams Dr. and Mrs. Martin DeGraw DoubleTree by Hilton Mr. and Mrs. George Ensley Envee Spa First Choice Benefits, Inc.

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Flatlands Jessup Insurance Group John and Theresa FonvilleSherry L. Forrest Franklin Street Partners Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Gibbs Havelock Hispanic Helpers Havelock Tourist & Event Center Dr. J. M. Hodges, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoffman The Insurance Center J. E. Jones Lumber Company Ms. Patricia Johnson Mrs. Jeanne S. Johnson Ms. Barbara Keane Kellum Law Firm The Law Offices of Oliver &

Cheek PLLC Mr. Latane Mason MBF Architects, PA Michael and Kristie McAdenJim and Sharon MillardMrs. Patricia Arant Minschew Munden Funeral Home National Active and Retired Federal

Employees NB Chapter 808 New Bern Woman’s Club Dr. J. Alec Newton Mr. and Mrs. George T. Orsega Mrs. June Roth-Patterson and

Mr. Joseph P. Patterson PEO Sisterhood Chapter BB Mrs. Beverly Perdue and

Mr. Robert Eaves Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Norman Terrill

Richardson Ms. Nancy R. Stallings Mrs. Linda J. Staunch Pastor Linster Strayhorn, III Surry Community College Mr. B. Paul Bogardus and

Mrs. Ellen Sutliff Ms. Patricia Talton Robby and Sharon Tew Mr. Charles Wethington Ms. Yvonne Wold X-Team Termite & Pest Control

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE ($120 - $299)AlphaGraphics Doug and Kate Amerson Beth Andrews Jim and Jennifer Baer Mrs. Carol Bonner Becton Mr. Reginald C. Best

Mrs. Geneva Best-Horne Mr. Robert Bondurant Ms. Nancy Bowers Mrs. Nancy Burfeind Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer Mrs. Mary Carver-Kotrch Brandy Caton Cella Ford Joe and Margaret ChanceThe Chelsea Restaurant and Catering Dr. Catherine Chew and

Mr. Howard Stier Mrs. Elizabeth Cheek Clarke CM Temple & Associates Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith

Company Dr. Terri Colon Mr. Kenneth F. CrowMrs. Jennifer J. Dacey Edward Jones - Georgiana Bircher Mr. and Mrs. Donalt J. Eglinton Fisher Fuel Markets MGySgt. Mark and Colleen Francis

(USMC Ret.)Fraternal Order of Police #52 Galley Stores and Marina Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gambill Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Games Gibbs Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Gormley, Jr. Mr. Frederick HagerSteve and Julia Hamilton Tyler and Bowden HarrisHarris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby,P.A. Havelock Chamber of Commerce HawkSoft Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Holmes, III Mr. and Mrs. Judson Howry Ms. Kennail Humphrey Bob and Susan HussonJacksonville Physical Therapy Center Paul and Georgia JohnsonCommissioner and Mrs.

Jason R. Jones Douglas and Kathie KingJohn R. KirklandDr. and Mrs. George T. Kramer Stephen and Meredith Laskovics Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H. Litteken Lynn MaletzkyMitchell O. Martin Dr. and Mrs. Ronald May Mr. Charles K. McCotter Ms. Valerie S. Meadows Mrs. Jane Merritt

Ms. Beate Christophers Munyan Todd Murphrey New Bern Painting & Construction

Company Ms. Barbara Odderstol Mrs. Laura B. Overman Mrs. Cynthia A. Patterson Paula’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Randall Peacock Persimmons Restaurant PrintElect Craig Ramey John and Tanya RobertsMr. and Mrs. Kevin Roberts Mr. and Mrs. John Rosemond Dr. and Mrs. J. Peter Rowlett, III Marjorie RussellEdward Sabat Mrs. Sarah Sawyer Malcolm and Robin SchaeferMr. Jeffrey W. Schulze Mr. and Mrs. Mark Seymour Mr. and Mrs. Reid Sharp Bryan and Sabra SmithSolid Rock Accounting Services Maj. General Michael P. Sullivan,

(USMC Ret.)Mr. Philip H. Swain Mrs. Teeny Tait Mrs. Lauren Jade Thornton Tom Gingrich State Farm Insurance Trade Ideas, LLC Trader Construction Company Tryon Civitan Club Mayor and Mrs. Charles F. Tyson, Jr. Tyson & Hooks Realty, Inc. Mr. Thurlow Underhill, Jr. Union Bank University of Mount Olive at New Bern Terri Van Sickle Dr. and Mrs. Harold M. Vandersea Mr. David and Mrs. Amy WangMr. and Mrs. Earl Williams Ms. Nichelle Williams Brenda K. Wilson

SUPPORTERS (UP TO $119)A Dog’s Dream Mrs. Pamela B. Aldridge Mrs. Jo Lynne Allen Elliott and Ina AltermanDonna Anderson, MSNJulie AndersonDr. John P. Arrowood and Dr. Kyle

Arrowood Prof. Dr. William J. Ash

Rudy and Joanne AshtonMr. Willie E. and Mrs. Jacqueline B.

AtkinsonMs. Natalie S. Baggett Ballantyne Framing and ArtJohn and Frances BarronMrs. Joni Lynn Bass Ms. Nada R. Behr Mrs. Florence M. Beijer Dr. Cynthia Bellacero Ms. Georgiana Bowman Bircher Dr. Robert and Mrs. Pauline Blair Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Blount Mrs. Gail Wooten Boykin Mr. and Mrs. Gary Burchell Mrs. Laureel L. Butler Ms. Carla Byrnes Mr. Jerry E. Carpenter Mrs. Cora Chadwick Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Clayton Ms. Dana K. Clay Coastal Children’s Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Collier Mrs. Maggy Costandy Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cotton Ms. Susan Stallings Crepeau Ms. Gail Crisp Ms. Joan Croft Mr. Mark Dail Chuck and Ann DaleMs. Rebecca Daniels Mrs. Lynne Davenport Col. and Mrs. Ronald DaviaJ. Brent and Alecia A. DavisMrs. Laura Delorme Holly DesrosierDowntown Self Storage Mrs. Dolores F. Dricks Ms. Pamela Duling Mrs. Angie Dysinger Ms. Elizabeth B. Eisele Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ewan First Capital Antique Car Club Mrs. Jane Foy Ms. Katharine Frazer Mrs. Rhonda P. Fuccello William T. Fuller Mrs. Lorraine A. Furia Mr. Norman and Dr. Kathleen GallmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gee Ms. Julie H. Geiger Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Gibney Mrs. Kristi Thrift Gilgo Lt. Col. Philip T. Goetz Robert and Linda GoldenMs. Mary H. Gooding

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2018-19 DONORSMrs. Christy Gorman Mr. and Mrs. William D. Green Greenleaf Memorial Park, Inc. Mr. John L. Griffin Ms. Margaret F. Hackney Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie F. Haddock Ms. Sandra S. Hagan Col. and Mrs. Ben D. Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Carroll HawkinsMrs. Evelyn H. Heckhaus David and Ann HerndonHistoric Dryborough Neighborhood

Association, Inc. Ms. Ola H. Horne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horne Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins,

Angell & Davis, P.A. Mrs. Julia W. Hudson Ms. Christine E. Hurst Ms. Emma Jane Huntzberry Jimmy Johns, DBA Zink Inc. Mrs. Christine L. Kaine Mr. and Mrs. Joel George Kaplan Mr. Robert Karr, Jr. Mr. Philip Katz Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Kellum Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Knight Mr. David M. Koonce, Jr. Ms. Audrey J. Koopman Mrs. Joan Kunkel Alice R. KutskoMs. Margaret Lamb Ms. Orchid Lee Ms. Judy LekoskiMr. and Mrs. Mike LeppCommissioner and

Mrs. George S. Liner, Jr. Ms. Miranda G. LotzBonnie Kay LowerJudge Peter Mack, Jr. Maggy Costandy Interiors Inc. Ms. Ashley R. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Martin Mrs. Melinda B. Matthews Dee MayerMr. Caleb McCaffity Ms. Lois M. McClellan

Mr. Nelson McDaniel The Honorable W. David

McFadyen, III Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moore Dr. Chris E. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morris, III Ms. Doris L. Moser Earl and Ellen MurphyMr. Tim Murphy and

Ms. Jeanne Julian Mr. John E. Murphy New Bern Chiropractic Care Dr. Martin Olliff George William OlsenOscar’s Mortuary, Inc. Mayor Dana Outlaw Mrs. Gretchen B. Overby Mrs. Amanda Page Mr. and Mrs. Willie L. Perry GySgt. and Mrs. Cleveland

Peterkin Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Pfautz Ms. Alicia Parker Pitts Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie

E. Pridgen, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Primavera Truby and Tina Proctor Ms. Betty QuinnTerry and Charlotte RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Roland Rose Ms. Elaine Rouse Mr. Matthew Salerno Joseph Schelke Ms. Barbara E. Schmalhofer Mrs. Patricia Schrader Joan and Steve ShafferMr. and Mrs. Ravi Sharma The Honorable Terri Sharp Mrs. Diane M. Shultz Kee W. SloanCaroline A. Smith SOS Global Express, Inc. Sound Bank Dr. Shelly Hines and

Dr. Graham Spann Emily Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Trawick H.

Stubbs, Jr. Janet and Dallas SuttonDorothy B. SylvesterRay and Mary TaitMrs. Linda M. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Mark ThomanThompson Automotive -

Buick GMC Cadillac Ms. Julia Thomson Mr. John Tristani Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Tuttle Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tyndall Ms. Mary Anne Wachter Mrs. Annette D. Walker Sharon WarrenMrs. Linda E. Weimann Mr. Les Wetherington Mr. and Mrs. Joshua W. Willey, Jr. Williams Scarborough Gray, LLP Mr. E. Newsom Williams Mrs. Sandra Lee Williams Ms. Mary D. Winslow

GIFT-IN-KINDBerne Lodge #724William BrunerBSH Home Appliances

CorporationDominic CusumanoSandra DoellHandy Mart - E.J. Pope & SonSarah HickmanInternational PaperKevin JennTimothy JestnessJames JohnsonA.M. KinkerJane MontesiStephen SpenglerArthur ThinguldstadAndrea Withro

The Craven CC Foundation assets total $3.2 million.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cella Cora Chadwick Kenneth Crow Jennifer DaceyStevie Gaskins,

Student Government Representative Ronald Knight Carol Mattocks

Allison Morris, Vice Chair Kevin Roberts

Robin Schaefer Dr. Ray Staats, Secretary

Bill Taylor, ChairJeff Williams, Craven CC Foundation

Board President Whit Whitley

Brenda Wilson

FOUNDATION BOARDJacqueline Atkinson

Carol Becton Sharon Bland Brent Davis

David Dysinger William Fuller

Brenda George Lloyd Griffith

John Haroldson Tyler Harris

Carole Kemp Lee Knott

Janet Lamb Linda MacDonald, Director Emeritus

Ashley Martin David McFadyen, Jr.,

Vice President/President Elect Jim Millard, Treasurer,

Craven CC Vice President for Administration

Susan Moffat-ThomasStephen Nuckolls, Director Emeritus Marjorie Russell

Anne Schout Jonathan Segal Tammy SherronDr. Ray Staats,

Craven CC President Nancy Stallings

Linster Strayhorn, III Bill Taylor,

Craven CC Board of Trustees Chair Amy Wang

Craig Warren Charles Wethington, Secretary,

Craven CC Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Jeff Williams, President

Yvonne Wold

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DONOR SUPPORT

CarolinaEast Funds Nursing InstructorIn May 2019, Craven CC announced a $150,000 grant from CarolinaEast Medical Center that was provided to boost the region’s nursing staff. The funds helped secure a new full-time nursing instructor to accommodate an increase of nursing students on the college’s New Bern campus. This also allows the program to maintain an average 8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in the clinical setting.

Veteran Motorcycle Association Helps BLET StudentsThe Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association (VEMA) of New Bern rolled onto campus in May 2019 to present the Craven CC Foundation with a $4,000 donation for the Fallen Officer Memorial Scholarship to benefit the college’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students. In total, the Craven CC Foundation has been able to offer $12,550 to BLET students because of scholarship funds raised by VEMA. VEMA contributions are made in honor and memory of fallen officers who served the Craven County community in uniform with commitment and passion to ensure public safety.

Society of 40 & 8, New Bern Civitan Establish Nursing ScholarshipsIn February 2019, the Society of 40 & 8 Voiture No. 589 of New Bern donated $1,000 to the Craven CC Foundation to fund the newly established “The Society of 40 & 8 Scholarship.” This scholarship fund was established because of the organization’s commitment to promoting the training of nurses. It is an annual $1,000 scholarship and will be open to any Craven County resident who is pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Craven CC’s Health Programs department also received a $1,000 scholarship donation from the New Bern Civitan Club in May 2019. The funds will go toward scholarships for the nursing program.

There are many ways the community can support

and contribute to student success at Craven CC.

Anyone interested in becoming a donor can contact the Foundation

at 252-638-7351. Find out more at www.cravencc.edu/

foundation.

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01: Campus Life serves food from the buffet at Havelock’s Black History Month Celebration. 02: Pet the Stress Away allows students to relieve stress during exam time by petting puppies. 03: “Anxiety” by student artist Alexa Bilger was chosen by the North Carolina Community College System Office to be part of the permanent NCCCS Art Collection. 04: Campus Life hosts a Thanksgiving feast that was free for all students. 05: Students give back to the community for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 06: Students line up on the red carpet during Founders Day. 07: Student ambassadors travel to Raleigh to participate in a ropes course. 08: The barbering program offers free haircuts during Open House. 09: Students look through education options at Open House. 10: The dance competition heats up during Founders Day. 11: Students smash pies into the faces of their instructors during Pi Day. 12: Encore! sings to a packed crowd during Campus Life’s Black History Month Celebration.

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