On September 27, Dr. Frank Sells, interim president of Cape Fear Community College, along with Susan Booth and Bob Philpott, employee co-chairs of the CFCC Campus Fund Drive, presented a ceremonial check to the CFCC Foundation for $77,000. The check represented the collective donations of more than five hundred CFCC employees who donated during the college’s annual employee fund drive in September, which focused on a theme of “raising hopes and fulfilling dreams” for CFCC students. The funds collected will be used to provide scholarships and support initiatives for students, such as departmental grants for innovative academic programs. Over 75% of the college’s full-time employees have already contributed to the fund, and donations will continue throughout the year.

Wayne Long, Carolina Farmin’ CEO, is happy to support CFCC students. “Cape Fear Community College showcases the best of what our area has to offer. It provides a quality education and the workforce training that’s an incredible asset to local businesses, including Carolina Farmin’. Tanya, Ben, and I are proud to support an organization that continues to be such an integral part of our community,” said Long.

CFCC’s Hospitality Management curriculum prepares students to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs.

The Culinary Technology program at CFCC provides training required to prepare students to assume positions as culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service, and health care facilities.

Carolina Farmin’ was established with a mission to invigorate our community and revive the agricultural heritage of the Carolinas by selling locally grown and produced farm-fresh foods and strengthening the health and welfare of the community in which we live and work. The store works with directly local farmers, fishermen, ranchers and bakers to deliver the best farm fresh produce, seafood, meats, baked goods and specialty items to its customers at the best prices…everyday.

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, instructors, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, deferred gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes. For more information about CFCC, or about scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207 or visit www.cfcc.edu/foundation.

WILMINGTON, NC -The Cape Fear Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of five Foundation board members for the 2012-13 year. The board consists of 25 members who work to inform the community about the mission of the college and opportunities to support CFCC students.

Euran Daniels is working to promote collaborations between the minority community, Cape Fear Community College and UNCW through awareness, scholarships and his work with numerous entities in the community. He currently works with Wave Transit, the UNCW Cameron School of Business, and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. He has achieved numerous milestones within his lifetime, beginning at the age of ten when he started his own video production company. His motto is, “If better is possible, then good is not enough.”

Betsy Leonard established an endowed scholarship at CFCC and has introduced numerous supporters to the college. She loves CFCC, attends as many events as possible, and organizes CFCC’s Holiday Helpers program every year. Leonard has previously served as the Chair of the CFCC Foundation Board and has also served on the Catherine Kennedy Home Board, the Vestry at St. James Parish and the Junior League of Wilmington. Leonard says, “This is one of the most satisfying boards that I have ever served on because this foundation work provides immediate and direct assistance to students. We need to support these students because they support us on a daily basis.”

Janet Monterose is currently a member of the Wilmington Rotary Club and serves on the UNCW Seahawk Board. She is a partner in Pawn USA, Inc. and not only does she have an endowment with CFCC, but her company contributes as well. One of Monterose’s passions is teaching scuba diving. Monterose says, “My teaching has put me in contact with a lot of the parents about the many opportunities offered by Cape Fear Community College.”

Elizabeth Pancoe currently serves with ? the Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Art Museum, Habitat for Humanity, UNCW, Historic Wilmington Foundation, Phoenix Employment Ministries, and many more Wilmington entities. She is the president at SDI Construction Inc. and has achieved numerous awards including, the Civitan Good Citizenship of the Year Award, Volunteer Philanthropist Award and the National Nova Award for Athletic Clubs. Pancoe has chaired numerous fundraising campaigns and gives back to the community generously. Pancoe states, “It is a pleasure to serve on the CFCC Foundation Board because I get to learn about the foundation and about the outstanding programs taking place at Cape Fear Community College.”

Jason Wheeler currently serves on the UNCW Foundation Board, UNCW Alumni Association and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board. He is also a Leadership Wilmington alumnus and worked as the Logistics Chair for Work on Wilmington in 2011. Wheeler is passionate about education. Not only has he taught UNCW finance classes but he also volunteers with student projects. Wheeler believes that “education is a critical component to building a strong community. Providing learning opportunities gives a person the ability to awaken their passion and helps them create a sense of purpose and identity. Cape Fear Community College is working to develop the potential in great people and great people are the foundation of a great community.”

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The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, teachers, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, estate gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes. For more information about CFCC, the CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207.

Wilmington, NC – The Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Foundation announced today that as of June 30, the close of the state’s fiscal year, the organization had raised over $1.3 million for student scholarships and academic program support. 

“I am thrilled to say that we surpassed our fundraising goal of $1.2 million which was set by our Board of Directors at the beginning of the 2011-12 budget year,” said Margaret Robison, executive director of the CFCC Foundation.

Robison is quick to point out this accomplishment is a group effort. “First, we must thank our dedicated board members for continually expanding CFCC’s network of support in the community and for their personal commitment to bettering the futures of our students,” said Robison. “We must also thank the generous employees of CFCC who exemplify quality education in their daily work and internally set the example of supporting students with an amazing 80 percent giving rate.”

In an academic year that has been marked locally with double-digit unemployment, above-average gas prices and lagging home sales, CFCC enrollment remained strong as many residents returned to classes with the hope of increasing their employment prospects.

And despite the challenging economy, the Wilmington community has continued to show support for college education. “We are touched by the ongoing efforts of individuals, corporations, foundations and civic organizations who continue to invest in our students,” said Robison. “Their financial support is a direct testament to their belief that community college education and work force training are essential to the success of our local economy.”

Nearly 30,000 students enroll at Cape Fear Community College each year in over 78 curriculum and continuing education programs.  More than two-thirds of CFCC students require some kind of financial assistance to complete their academic programs; however, 98% of curriculum students report that they are employed or continuing their education at a higher level within a year of graduation. One out of every seven residents of New Hanover and Pender counties has taken a class at CFCC in the past year.

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The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, teachers, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, estate gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes.  For more information about CFCC, The CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207.

As Cape Fear Community College’s student population continues to grow, there is an escalating need for financial assistance.  Scholarships help many students to realize their educational goals.

“Scholarships for students in our business programs are greatly needed,” said Melissa Watson, CFCC Business Department Chair.  “Many of our students are returning to college after having been in the work force for a number of years.  They rely heavily on financial aid, which is sometimes just not enough to cover tuition, books, and fees.  For these students, many times, receiving a scholarship means the difference between dropping out of school or finishing and graduating.”

“At SunTrust, we know there are few factors more essential to our physical and mental well-being than the quality of life in the communities in which we live,” said Sandy L. Spiers, SunTrust City President.  “We believe that supporting education – along with the arts, health, and human services — is essential to the improvement of that quality of life.”

“SunTrust has a valuable partner in Cape Fear Community College,” Spiers said.  “CFCC has a reputation for making higher education accessible to all, each year preparing more students with the education and training they need for meaningful and rewarding employment. Those students become a state-of-the-art workforce, driving economic growth throughout our region. In this way, CFCC serves not just their students, but their entire community every day.  SunTrust is committed to making our communities healthy, economically vital, and ready to tackle the future… which is why SunTrust is proud to support Cape Fear Community College.”

Merit-based scholarships from this donation will be awarded to students in one of CFCC’s Business Programs or to students with a pre-major in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Marketing who plan to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of the Associates of Arts degree at CFCC.

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, teachers, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, deferred gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes.  For more information about CFCC, The CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207.

Wilmington, NC – In a continued effort to support Cape Fear Community College and its goal to meet the health care training needs of New Hanover County and surrounding areas, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation recently donated $50,000 to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation.

The money is earmarked for an equipment buy, which will significantly enhance the educational experience of CFCC radiography students by exposing them to a full range of equipment used in the field.

“We are very fortunate to have this grant.  This technology is state of the art for the field,” said Donna Collentine, Radiography Program Director.  “Radiography students will have access to direct digital radiography (DR), the newest method of image processing.  We will also be upgrading some of the monitors in the lab to larger screens for image display.”

The addition of this equipment to the current radiography lab will allow students to learn the technology which they will continue to use in their careers, and as a result, make CFCC graduates more marketable to potential employers.

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its primary purpose is to serve the health and medical needs of the people of Southeastern North Carolina. It supports charitable not-for-profit organizations providing health and medical services and health education.

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, instructors, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, deferred gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes.  For more information about CFCC, The CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities please contact The Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207 or visit www.cfcc.edu/foundation.

The Alliance Credit Union Business Program Scholarship was designed to support second-year business students at CFCC with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  “We feel honored to help students who are working so diligently toward achieving their educational goals,” said Rachel Lee Robinson, Alliance Credit Union Business Relations Manager.

The scholarship will be awarded later this summer to a CFCC student who is enrolled for the Fall 2012 semester.  The winner will be selected by the Cape Fear Community College Financial Aid Office.  In order to be considered, students must submit an essay describing their goals within the field, how the scholarship will benefit them, and their recent community service.  The recipient must be a resident of New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County.  Interested students may apply at https://cfcc.academicworks.com.

Alliance Credit Union also supports The Carousel Center for Abused Children, Cell Phones for Soldiers, Hands on Wilmington, and other charitable groups.  “We strive to make a meaningful impact in the community around us,” said Robinson. “Alliance Credit Union is here because the community supports us.  We embrace the opportunity to give back.”

Alliance Credit Union is a member-owned, financial cooperative serving more than 40,000 members in six counties—Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties in North Carolina.

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, instructors, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, deferred gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes.  For more information about CFCC, The CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207 or visit www.cfcc.edu/foundation.

The CFCC Foundation / NewBridge Bank Bridge to Bridge 4.0 run / 1.0 walk is a 4-mile course that will take participants from the Isabel Holmes Bridge to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge through some of the most scenic areas of downtown Wilmington. Thursday, June 14th, 6:30 pm. Race ends with a celebration inside the Schwartz Center. Funds raised support student scholarships at CFCC. For more info or to register, visit: http://its-go-time.com/cfcc-bridge-to-bridge-4-0

The CFCC Foundation staff would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Wilmington community for your overwhelming support of CFCC students at the 2012 Changing Lives through the Gift of Education luncheon on Thursday, May 17. Over 640 guests attended and donated almost $225,000 for student scholarships.

A special thanks also goes out to Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits who donated the catering for the event, allowing the Foundation to award an additional 30 student scholarships. Bojangles’ president and CEO Randy Kibler also served as the keynote speaker.

Click here to read a great summary of the event in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.

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The mission of the CFCC Foundation is to raise scholarship dollars for CFCC students. 100% of the money raised at the luncheon goes directly to student assistance. We are asking each attendee to please consider a minimum donation of $100.00 to fund these much-needed scholarships. Of course, many of our donors give significantly more, and donations of any size are greatly appreciated.

Left to right: CFCC President Dr. Eric McKeithan and Director of Grant Development Val Clemmons accept a grant award aimed at increasing CFCC student employability from Angel Lee, Vice President & Consumer Market Manager, and Tom Dodson, Wilmington Area Market President with Bank of America.

Grant to assist students in CFCC’s Business Technology programs and Job Seekers & Career Advancement Lab

Wilmington, NC – The Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Foundation recently received a $5,500 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to help boost local student employability. Funding from the grant will be used to assist students who are enrolled in Business Technology programs and in Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) programs by covering a portion of the cost of various certification exams for students who are unable to pay the entire amount. The grant will increase the employability of 141 – 191 students by giving them a marketable edge in the current job market.

“As an employer and as a leading financial services institution, we have a vested interest in supporting educational initiatives that will produce a knowledgeable and skilled workforce,” said Tom Dodson, Wilmington area market president for Bank of America. “We are pleased to support Cape Fear Community College and their efforts to impact and improve the educational experience of their students.” 

Students in CFCC’s Business Technology programs have the option of taking computer-related certifications that increase their employability along with their degrees. “These industry certifications demonstrate to potential employers that students have expert knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office applications, computer and network security, and computer hardware and software configurations,” said Melissa Watson, Department Chair, Business Technologies.   “The certifications also give student a marketable edge that demonstrates increased determination, drive, competence and capacity for increased productivity.”

Career Readiness Certification (CRC) assessments are given to individuals who are enrolled in the Job Seekers and Career Advancement Lab offered by the CFCC Continuing Education department. The lab is part of CFCC’s Human Resources Development (HRD) program, a state-funded program that allows students to take designated fee-waived courses to enhance job acquisition and retention skills.

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The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists solely to support the students, teachers, programs and mission of the College. The Foundation secures and manages gifts and grants, including cash contributions, deferred gifts, securities, donated services, and equipment and supplies for educational purposes.  For more information about CFCC, The CFCC Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at 910.362.7207.