CFCC reaches all-time record enrollment

February 8th, 2010 by CFCC Public Information Office
 
Nearly 9,000 students taking classes at Cape Fear this spring
 
There are more students enrolled at Cape Fear Community College than ever before. As of today, CFCC has the largest student body in its 52-year history. Currently, CFCC has 8,886 students enrolled in credit classes. That last previous record was set in the fall of 2009 when the college enrolled 8,860 students.
 
College officials report that the slow economy and poor job market have increased the demand for job training and higher education.
 
“Its not unusual to see enrollment increase during times of economic troubles. CFCC’s programs are designed to help give people specific skills needed for a variety of occupations. It’s why community colleges are here,” said CFCC Public Information Officer David Hardin.
 
In fact, enrollment at community colleges all over the state have grown to record levels. Compared to last year, NC’s community colleges have grown collectively by 27,000 students – that’s the equivalent of adding the student body of UNC-Chapel Hill.
 
At CFCC, the most popular technical programs prepare students for careers in health care, business, computer technology, culinary arts, early childhood education, criminal justice, and marine technology.
 
CFCC’s college transfer programs have also increased in popularity. Over 3,700 students are currently enrolled in CFCC’s associate in science, associate in science or general education programs. Since courses taught in the college transfer program are accepted at all public and many private four-year institutions in the state, the program has become more attractive to students pursuing a four-year degree. This option can also save thousands of dollars in tuition and fees compared to a four-year college.
 
For example, CFCC’s tuition and fees for one semester is $664 for a full-time student. Tuition and fees at NC’s public four-year universities range between $2,000 and $2,600 per semester. 
 
The quality of education and affordable tuition make community colleges an increasingly popular option.
 
In recent years, the college has been able to accommodate more students by increasing class sizes and offering more online and hybrid courses. CFCC also plans to build several new classroom buildings in downtown Wilmington and at the North Campus in Castle Hayne.
 
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LM Restaurants Provides CFCC with Scholarship for Hotel and Restaurant Management Program

February 8th, 2010 by CFCC Public Information Office

LM Restaurants recently provided a gift of $8,800 to the Cape Fear Community College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program. Fifty percent of the gift will be applied to tuition scholarships for students in the program and fifty percent will purchase program supplies.

Mindy Amerson, marketing coordinator for LM Restaurants, stated that she hopes “this contribution to Cape Fear Community College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management Program will help enrich lives of students by improving the school’s resources and relieving the stress of tuition of those in need.”

CFCC’s hotel and restaurant management program is one of the most popular programs at CFCC and trains employees for many local eateries in our area. While in the program, students get hands-on training is restaurant management at their own restaurant, “Our Place,” located in downtown Wilmington, which serves a wide variety of regional and international cuisine once a week during the fall and spring semesters.

LM Restaurants is the parent company of many award-winning restaurants including Eddie Romanelli’s in Wilmington and Leland, Bluewater Grill and Oceanic in Wrightsville Beach, and Henry’s in Wilmington. LM Restaurants also manages AQ Catering and Events located in Wilmington. Carolina Ale House is also a part of LM Restaurants, which just opened its new location on November 11, 2009 on South College Road in Wilmington.

CFCC is one of the oldest and largest in the North Carolina community college system. Approximately 27,000 students take classes at the college each year. Studies show that for every dollar spent education CFCC students, more than $2.36 is returned back to the local community. Additionally, CFCC helps boost the economy of New Hanover and Pender counties by generating an additional $435 million business sales and $192 million in labor income.

For more information about the College, Foundation, endowments, or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at (910) 362-7331 or visit www.cfcc.edu/foundation.

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Nurse Aide Refresher Course – Mar. 4

February 5th, 2010 by pmlackey44

This course is for Nurse Aide’s whose registrations have expired or who are from out of state.  Classroom and lab hours will prepare you to retake the state examination. Registration is March 1, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm.  Bring with you to registration: Money order for $68.00; Photocopy of drivers license & Social Security card; and Copy of expired nurse aide registration. Class is March 4-April 8, 2010, Thursdays, 6:00-10:00 p.m., at the CFCC Burgaw Center, room B-101. For additional information call (910) 362-7901.

OSHA Construction Safety, 30 hours – Mar. 5

February 5th, 2010 by pmlackey44

This 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Program is intended to provide a variety of safety training to workers with some safety responsibility at their place of employment.  It provides advanced training that emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention as well as the OSHA standards.  This course takes an in depth look at the OSHA 1926 Code of Federal Regulations.  Upon completion the worker should be able to identify project hazards and use the OSHA 1926 Code of Federal Regulations to form a means of abatement. Class is March 5, 6, 12 & 13 , 2010, Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., on the downtown campus, room F-110. Cost $123. For questions or to pre-register, call (910) 362-7319 or e-mail tcriser@cfcc.edu.

CFCC silent auction raises thousands for earthquake relief

February 1st, 2010 by CFCC Public Information Office

On Friday, Jan. 29, hundreds of people turned out for CFCC’s silent auction which earned an estimated $3,800 to benefit survivors of the Haiti earthquake. The event was coordinated by the CFCC art department and other employees at the college.

A wide variety of items were donated, including drawings, paintings, photographs, pottery and jewelry made by artists from CFCC and the local community.

The highest bids for individual items were $150, which went to a hand-sculpted ceramic bowl, and $125 for a painting called “Mad Emu.”

The auction was held in the college’s cafeteria, which donated 10% of its lunch specials along with pizza and popcorn sales by student clubs.

Since 2005, the college has held charity art auctions for a variety of causes – a Katrina follow-up in 2006, a fund raiser for Dreams of Wilmington in 2007, Leo Hodson medical fund in 2009 and now Haiti in 2010 – one a year since the 2005-2006 school year. 
 
According to art instructor Ben Billingsley, it’s important for students to realize the value of their work to help others.
“As an artist and as a teacher I thought it was important to find a way to let people at CFCC use their creative abilities to help those in need – furthering students artistic skills in the name of public service/service learning,” Billingsley said.
He added that ”so many of our students don’t have the financial means to donate much to relief organizations – but they could make and donate art.”
 
Overall, Billingsley was pleased with the event and is grateful to the support from the student artists and bidders who participated.
“I feel this project involved more students, more members of the community, and raised more money than we ever have before – to me it was an unqualified success,” he said.

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Electrical Contractor’s License Renewal Course-One and Two Family Dwellings – Feb. 20

January 28th, 2010 by pmlackey44

The purpose of this 8 hour class is to specifically address the NEC as it relates to electrical installations in one and two family dwellings. Instructor: Darryl Hinson. This course when offered during the fiscal year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010, meets the requirements of the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for 8 contact hours of continuing education credit.  This course is not sponsored by the Board. Class is Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on the downtown campus, room S-603. Cost $68. To pre-register, call (910) 362-7319 or email tcriser@cfcc.edu.

CFCC Alumni Association Announces First Scholarship

January 27th, 2010 by CFCC Public Information Office

The Cape Fear Community College Alumni Association has launched a campaign to fund its first-ever scholarship for CFCC students.  “As the Association enters its third year, we feel it’s an appropriate time not only to look forward, but to give back,” said CFCC Alumni Council President Josh Kinchen. The association recently sent a letter to its 700+ members asking for assistance in funding the CFCC Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship.

“We hope to raise a minimum of $10,000 to endow this scholarship by the end of 2010. The good news is that our goal can easily be reached if each one of our current alumni members donates a gift equal to the year they graduated,” said Kc Spangle, Alumni Council Vice-President. “For example, if alumni graduated in 1978, we want them to consider giving $19.78.”

The association is also in the midst of a membership drive, hoping to increase its membership to 1,000 members during 2010. The CFCC Alumni Association currently offers free membership with valuable benefits such as discounts at local merchants, free admission to CFCC athletic events, regular email updates, family-friendly events and its annual Homecoming celebration. Membership is free. (In lieu of paying annual alumni membership dues, which many schools charge, the association is instead asking for voluntary scholarship support.)

Once endowed, the CFCC Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to a CFCC student with a family member or legal guardian who is a member of the CFCC Alumni Association. Student applicants will be required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and submit a 500-word essay addressing the question, “What or who inspired you to attend Cape Fear Community College?” The scholarship may be awarded to a full- or part-time student in any program of study. 

Tens of thousands of CFCC alumni live in southeastern North Carolina. Once they graduate, CFCC students become an important and integral part of the community and our neighborhoods. You’re likely to find a CFCC student working in nearly every office and shop in the region. They are a key part of our economic vitality because they stay and work here when they graduate.

To join the CFCC alumni association, visit www.cfcc.edu/alumni. To donate to the CFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship, visit http://foundation.cfcc.edu/give.

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Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I & II – Feb. 2

January 26th, 2010 by pmlackey44

This course is designed to improve skills and effectiveness of wastewater treatment plant operators and prepare students for level I & II state certification examination. Class is February 2-April 20, 2010, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the CFCC Burgaw Center, room B102. Cost $178. Registration for this class will be held at the Burgaw Center on Friday, January 29, 2010. For additional information, call (910) 362-7901.

Basic Digital Photography – Feb. 2

January 20th, 2010 by pmlackey44

Class offered in Pender County - This course will introduce students to the basics of digital cameras. Topics will include camera settings, lighting concepts, etc. Students must have their own camera for class.  Class is February 2-March 23, 2010, Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Surf City Community Center. Cost $70. Please call (910) 362-7901 or email kharrell@cfcc.edu to register. 

Substitute – Effective Teacher Training – Feb. 4

January 20th, 2010 by pmlackey44

Class offered in Pender County -  This course introduces educators to appropriate and effective teaching practices.  Successful completion of this program meets the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction requirements for teachers and substitutes. Class is February 4-March 25, 2010, Thursdays 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the CFCC Burgaw Center, room 205. Cost $68. Please call (910) 362-7901 or email kharrell@cfcc.edu to register.


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