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2014 FALL SEMESTER HIGHLIGHTSA LOOK AHEAD4

Dr. Barbara Parker

Dr. Laura Leatherwood

outlines four key points for student progression

FALL GRADUATES10A full list of all

2014 fall graduates is available online

STUDENT SUCCESS14Andrew Brewer

transitions from Marine gunner to future educator

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HCC Link Magazine February 2015

Editor Aaron Mabry

Editor Diana Conrard

Contributor Dr. Barbara Parker

Contributor Dr. Laura Leatherwood

From the PresidentA Look Ahead

As we look forward to our fiftieth year, I find myself reflecting upon the previous semester and our successes as well as areas where opportunities for improvement exist. Student success is central to my reflection, as I believe the success of our students translates to our success. As I ponder on this topic, I am constantly reminded of the complexity of such. Personal circumstances, as well as institutional factors impact students’ success and create challenges at different points in their educational careers. With regard to institutional factors, Terry O’Banion frames the college experience in terms of multiple complex components including admission, assessment, placement, orientation, financial aid counseling, academic advising and registration. Over the past year or so, multiple HCC faculty and staff have been a part of a task force focused on student success and the manner in which we support our students through each of the complex components of the college experience. Through HCC’s involvement in Completion By Design (CBD), this taskforce has identified four critical points for our students as they progress through their community college careers including:

Entry Inquiry to program entry Entry/Enrollment Program entry to registration Enrollment/Progress Registration to census Progress/Completion Semester to semester completion

Within each of these critical phases, strategies have been designed to support students and increase the likelihood that they will continue on toward completion. One of the key themes undergirding these efforts is the importance of a culture of shared responsibility across the college for student success. As we move forward, I challenge each of us to be intentional with regard to understanding our students’ individual circumstances and needs as they move through the critical points in their careers here at HCC. It’s clear that no one person can meet the multiple needs of our students, but together, we can certainly come close.

Dr. Barbara Parker, President

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HCC Professional Crafts Wood instructor Brian Wurst and students recently finished a project for the US Forest Service to build and install a reception desk for the visitor’s center at their headquarters on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The design includes features requested by the Forest Service, as well as wood from the college campus.

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Forestry Instructor Doug Staiger conducts a class in surveying.

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H I G Hl i g h t sl i g

NATURAL RESOURCES 9Achieve nationwide ranking

STUDENT GOVERNMENT 8Begins Fight Hunger campaign to support students in need

SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 9Waynesville Soda Jerks win national award for excellence

Dr. Laura LeatherwoodVice President of Student Services

Forestry Instructor Doug Staiger conducts a class in surveying.

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HCC opened the semester with a grand “week of welcome” for our new and returning students to celebrate the beginning of a new academic semester.

Student Government Association in partnership with HCC Foundation developed a Fight Hunger program on campus to support students in need.

SGA led a community outreach project by collecting canned goods to be donated to local food pantries. Over 10 cases of food were collected.

HCC Timbersports Team finished first place at the 19th Annual John G. Palmer Woodsmen’s Meet at the Cradle of Forestry. The team competed against Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Montgomery Community College, North Carolina State University, Penn State University Mont Alto, and Warren Wilson College.

Students in Fish and Wildlife participated in the Big Sweep Stream Cleanup.

HCC Computer-Integrated Machining student George Shipman was the first student at HCC to receive National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification. NIMS sets skills standards for the industry, certifies individual skills against the standards and accredits training programs that meet NIMS quality requirements. These standards were formed to develop and maintain a globally competitive American workforce.

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HCC Cosmetology student Whitney Connor was the overall student winner of a regional cosmetology competition hosted by the college. HCC students competed against A-B Technical Community College and Tri-County Community College.

HCC’s Criminal Justice Lambda Eta Chi students, faculty, and HCC Criminal Justice alum Brian Forrest won 15 awards at the American Criminal Justice Association Region 5 Conference.

HCC students Chris Allen and Megan Brown, owners of Waynesville Soda Jerks, traveled to Phoneix, Arizona to receive the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the National Association for Community College Entrpreneurship.

HCC was recognized by Victory Media as a Military Friendly College.

According to the August 18, 2014 issue of Community College Week, HCC ranks #5 in the Nation as the top associate degree producer for Natural Resources & Conservation.

For the first time ever, HCC students have access to a school nurse on campus. This is a new partnership with Haywood County Health Department and Haywood County Schools.

HCC Kicked off our 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Canton and Waynesville Christmas Parades. More than 40 students participated representing SGA, SAMA (Student Association of Medical Assisting), Medical Office Assisting Club, Automotive Club and the Wildlife Club.

As the new semester begins and the holidays are behind us, now is a great time to reflect and celebrate the fall semester of 2014 and the successes of our students, staff and faculty. Life for our students on campus involves much more than classroom work. It includes field trips, competitions, club functions and fundraisers, work-based learning experiences, practical hands on activities and lots of interaction with the HCC family and community.

Below are only a few examples of student and college successes over the last semester that provide a solid foundation from which to continue building our futures, both as a college, as well as individuals. At any rate, we are extremely proud of our students for their hard work and commitment to excellence, and we recognize that many of them must overcome challenges in their personal and professional lives in order to be academically successful.

In addition to supporting students in the classroom and on campus, student success coaching services are now available to help students identify and overcome barriers to their success. The Student Success Management Program is a collaborative effort between the Student Services team, Developmental Education Department, Learning Support Services, and instructors across campus.

A Foundation for the FutureDr. Laura Leatherwood

Patricia Glenn Adams, Horticulture Technology; Jadie Scott Aldridge, Transfer Core Diploma; Timothy Joshua Allen, Cosmetology; Joan Dick Alston, Early Childhood Education; Jessica Keener Arrington, Medical Office Administration; Eugenia McFee Ashe, Medical Assisting; Zachery Quinn Awtrey, Welding Technology; Sherry Lewis Banks, Accounting; Ronnesha Shenette Bass, Early Childhood Education; Jor-dan T. Baylson, Welding Technology-Intermediate; Robert Edward Beddingfield, Natural Resource Specialist; Elaine Carol Beemer, Medical Office Administration; Larry Bible, Industrial Systems Technology-Basic and Intermediate; Kathy Lyn Bjerge, Electronics Engineering Tech-nology; Marie Harris Blankenship, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education-Special Education; James Carroll Bledsoe, II, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Jennifer Kelly Blizzard, Early Childhood Education; Adam James Blythe, Low Impact Development-Geospatial Specialist; Amber Henson Boyer, Cosmetology; Andrew Steven Brewer, Criminal Justice Technology Associate, Criminal Justice Technology Certificate, Criminal Justice Technology-Emergency Management, Criminal Justice Technology-Investigations; Nicole Elaina Brewer, Horticulture Technology; Bridget Holly Brown, Healthcare Business Informatics, Medical Office Administration Diploma, Medical Office Administration Associate; Megan Danielle Brown, Horticulture Technology, Jacob Kyle Brummett, Welding Technology-Intermediate; Vanessa Haily Buchanan, Cosmetology; Chenel Spearman Bush, Medical Office Administration; Christy Christina Cabe, Medical Office Administration; Douglas K. Cabe, Computer Integrated Machining; Annette Boyd Caldwell, Accounting; Daphne Corinne Carson, Associ-ate in Arts; Misty Elana Casey-Cochran, Accounting; Christen Lékail, Early Childhood Education and Infant-Toddler Care; Lindsey Michelle Clontz, Cosmetology; William Michael Cobb, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Nicholas Andrew Coggins, Welding Technology and Welding Technology-Intermediate; Whitney Lee Connor, Cosmetology; Dakota Andrew Cowan, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Isaac Scott Crisp, Accounting; Jennifer R. Cutshall, Medical Office Administration; Kimberly Mary Cyr, Therapeutic Massage; Kayla Renee Davis, Cosmetology; Britney Paige Dixon, Associate in Arts; Nathaniel Tyler Dyer, Computer Integrated Machining-Intermediate; Carson Alexandra Ellis, Horticulture Technology Certificate and Horticulture Technology Diploma; Samantha Saraid Esquivel, Criminal Justice Technology; Jenny R. Farrington, Early Childhood Education-Administration and Early Childhood Education; Noah Fiorentino, Horticulture Technology; Robert Harlan Fontenot, Welding Technology; Eula Yiel Foster, Early Childhood Education-Administration; Naomi Foster-Baker, Early Childhood Education Associate, Early Childhood Education Certificate, and Infant-Toddler Care; Lisa Dawn Frady, Entrepreneurship; Lorena Pina Gamez, School Age Education, Early Childhood Education, and Infant-Toddler Care; Maria Guadalupe Gamez, Medical As-sisting; Shelby Goodman, Medical Office Administration; Hayden L. Green, Associate in Arts; Richard Joel Greene, Transfer Core Diploma; Misty Michelle Griffin, Early Childhood Education; Brian A. Hall, Computer Information Technology; Holly Ann Harmon, Cosmetology; Blake Ryan Henson, Welding Technology-Basic; Misty Lea Holmes, Early Childhood Education-Administration and Infant-Toddler Care; Justin Lee Holt, Automotive Systems Technology; Hannah Dominique Hudson, Associate in Arts; James Andrew Huey, Electrical-Electronics: Solar Photovoltaics; Frankie Elaine Iannone, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Tiffany Ann James, General Education; Naomi Mishal Jaynes, Cosmetology; Jennifer Dale Johnson, Early Childhood Education-Administration; Angelia Stepp Jones, Medical Office Administra-10 HCC LINK February 2015

2014 FALL GRADUATES

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Patricia Glenn Adams, Horticulture Technology; Jadie Scott Aldridge, Transfer Core Diploma; Timothy Joshua Allen, Cosmetology; Joan Dick Alston, Early Childhood Education; Jessica Keener Arrington, Medical Office Administration; Eugenia McFee Ashe, Medical Assisting; Zachery Quinn Awtrey, Welding Technology; Sherry Lewis Banks, Accounting; Ronnesha Shenette Bass, Early Childhood Education; Jor-dan T. Baylson, Welding Technology-Intermediate; Robert Edward Beddingfield, Natural Resource Specialist; Elaine Carol Beemer, Medical Office Administration; Larry Bible, Industrial Systems Technology-Basic and Intermediate; Kathy Lyn Bjerge, Electronics Engineering Tech-nology; Marie Harris Blankenship, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education-Special Education; James Carroll Bledsoe, II, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Jennifer Kelly Blizzard, Early Childhood Education; Adam James Blythe, Low Impact Development-Geospatial Specialist; Amber Henson Boyer, Cosmetology; Andrew Steven Brewer, Criminal Justice Technology Associate, Criminal Justice Technology Certificate, Criminal Justice Technology-Emergency Management, Criminal Justice Technology-Investigations; Nicole Elaina Brewer, Horticulture Technology; Bridget Holly Brown, Healthcare Business Informatics, Medical Office Administration Diploma, Medical Office Administration Associate; Megan Danielle Brown, Horticulture Technology, Jacob Kyle Brummett, Welding Technology-Intermediate; Vanessa Haily Buchanan, Cosmetology; Chenel Spearman Bush, Medical Office Administration; Christy Christina Cabe, Medical Office Administration; Douglas K. Cabe, Computer Integrated Machining; Annette Boyd Caldwell, Accounting; Daphne Corinne Carson, Associ-ate in Arts; Misty Elana Casey-Cochran, Accounting; Christen Lékail, Early Childhood Education and Infant-Toddler Care; Lindsey Michelle Clontz, Cosmetology; William Michael Cobb, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Nicholas Andrew Coggins, Welding Technology and Welding Technology-Intermediate; Whitney Lee Connor, Cosmetology; Dakota Andrew Cowan, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Isaac Scott Crisp, Accounting; Jennifer R. Cutshall, Medical Office Administration; Kimberly Mary Cyr, Therapeutic Massage; Kayla Renee Davis, Cosmetology; Britney Paige Dixon, Associate in Arts; Nathaniel Tyler Dyer, Computer Integrated Machining-Intermediate; Carson Alexandra Ellis, Horticulture Technology Certificate and Horticulture Technology Diploma; Samantha Saraid Esquivel, Criminal Justice Technology; Jenny R. Farrington, Early Childhood Education-Administration and Early Childhood Education; Noah Fiorentino, Horticulture Technology; Robert Harlan Fontenot, Welding Technology; Eula Yiel Foster, Early Childhood Education-Administration; Naomi Foster-Baker, Early Childhood Education Associate, Early Childhood Education Certificate, and Infant-Toddler Care; Lisa Dawn Frady, Entrepreneurship; Lorena Pina Gamez, School Age Education, Early Childhood Education, and Infant-Toddler Care; Maria Guadalupe Gamez, Medical As-sisting; Shelby Goodman, Medical Office Administration; Hayden L. Green, Associate in Arts; Richard Joel Greene, Transfer Core Diploma; Misty Michelle Griffin, Early Childhood Education; Brian A. Hall, Computer Information Technology; Holly Ann Harmon, Cosmetology; Blake Ryan Henson, Welding Technology-Basic; Misty Lea Holmes, Early Childhood Education-Administration and Infant-Toddler Care; Justin Lee Holt, Automotive Systems Technology; Hannah Dominique Hudson, Associate in Arts; James Andrew Huey, Electrical-Electronics: Solar Photovoltaics; Frankie Elaine Iannone, Computer Integrated Machining-Basic; Tiffany Ann James, General Education; Naomi Mishal Jaynes, Cosmetology; Jennifer Dale Johnson, Early Childhood Education-Administration; Angelia Stepp Jones, Medical Office Administra-February 2015 HCC LINK 11

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STUDENT SUCCESS

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STUDENT SUCCESS STORY ON MARINE COMMITTED TO EDUCATION

NDREW BREWER SPENT NINE YEARS in the Marines and visited several coun-tries as a Stinger Gunner for anti-air warfare. But for him, the experi-ence that resonated most through his service were the two years he spent in recruiting. “I helped

the new recruits be prepared,” Brewer explains. “I enjoyed it so much that it didn’t feel like work.” Now Brewer’s goal is to become a university professor in Criminal Jus-tice. “I want to get students to have a deeper understanding,” he says. ”I want to help others develop, help them see what they can accomplish.” Brewer is well on his way to achiev-ing his goal. In December 2014, he fin-ished Haywood Community College with a certificate and associate degree in Criminal Justice, a certificate in Emergency Management, and a certifi-cate in Investigations. He is currently enrolled in college transfer courses and plans to transfer to WCU to receive a Bachelor’s degree.

The instructors at HCC definitely made an impact on Brewer. “It was such a friendly environment. It was nice to talk to the teachers, get insight from them and get real feedback.” While still a student in the Criminal Justice program, Brewer got a job as a detention officer with the Buncombe County Detention Center. As a deten-tion officer, Brewer’s main job is to provide safety and security for the fa-cility. He monitors inmates and works on releases and bookings. The facility houses both males and females who are there for a wide range of crimes from failure to pay child support to murder. Brewer says the only way he was able to work full-time, juggle a family, and go to school full-time was to take classes online. “The online classes of-fered the flexibility I had to have,” he says. “But it requires you to use time management skills and stay focused. You have to plan and not procrasti-nate.”

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Andrew Brewer finds post-war path through HCC. by Diana Conard

PHOTO by Aaron Mabry

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