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Summer sessions begin on May 29 with varying start dates through July 9. Click here then select "Class Schedule" for for the most up-to-date class schedule or call (607) 962-9CCC.
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Corning Community College is the ONLY community college in the country to host an Observatory, Planetarium, and Nature Center? Learn more!
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News from the Director of Admissions
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Greetings! 
Welcome to the first issue of CCC Community Connections. Our monthly eNewsletter is designed for valued community partners including high school counselors, prospective students, parents, and business affiliates as a way to communicate our vast array of programs, services, and events available throughout our service region of Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties. As you will see, there are many new and exciting opportunities as the College celebrates its 55th anniversary.
CCC offers an extensive yet affordable range of educational, cultural, and social opportunities to a diverse population of full- and part-time learners. We focus on student achievement by stressing quality teaching and personal attention. Our emphasis on high standards, sustainability, and technological advancement provides a flexible learning environment in which students are prepared for a life of service to their professions and their communities in a globally interdependent society. We promote intellectual and personal growth, meet the educational needs of the community through transfer, career, certificate, and training programs, and enhance economic development.
In this issue you will learn about current happenings, featured programs of study, faculty highlights, Red Barons Athletics, unique non-credit programs, community events, and our outstanding students. We welcome your input for future articles.
Enjoy!
Karen Brown
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President Douglas Officially at the Helm
The Corning Community College Regional Board of Trustees officially inaugurated Dr. Katherine Douglas as our sixth president on April 27. President Douglas joined the College on July 1, 2011 after serving as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) in Newton, NJ where she led the development of the Academic Master Plan and served as liaison officer to the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.
Click here for additional information about President Douglas and the Inauguration.
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College Happenings...
Student Housing Groundbreaking Event
The College hosted a milestone groundbreaking event on April 30, 2012 celebrating the construction of Student Housing on the Spencer Hill Campus in Corning. The three-story facility includes 84 suites housing 322 beds. The $16 million initiative is being underwritten by CCC Development Foundation in cooperation with private financing through Five Star Bank, Chemung Canal Trust Company, and Elmira Savings Bank. Welliver Inc. will manage the construction process with and expected opening in fall 2013.
Be sure to follow our progress by visiting the live webcam.
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Do you enjoy finding a better way to get things done by using computers? If so, the Computer Information Science program may be the right program for you. This two-year, transfer program offers topics within the realm of systems analysis, system design, and computer programming, in addition to technical and business areas related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems. Individuals working in this field have various roles, and an associate's degree in this program can help choose a path in the Computer Information Science field that is right for you! Click here to learn more about Computer programs offered at CCC.
We are pleased to share that this program is now offered as a More After 4:00 program designed for working adults seeking an associate's degree. Courses are accelerated into seven weeks and offered evenings and weekends. It is possible to qualify for financial aid as a full-time student and also allows for transfer credit into the program. Click here to learn more about More After 4:00 programs. |
 Kate Danforth, professor of Mathematics, joined Corning Community College in 1978. Since that time, she has been recognized on numerous occasions over the past 34 years for demonstrating excellence in teaching and professional service. In addition to Professor Danforth's role at CCC, she serves in a variety of capacities with New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) and American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC.) Accolades include the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Teaching Excellence Award in 2009, State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service in 2004, and SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2004. Realizing at a young age that mathematics was a permanent fixture in her future career path, Professor Danforth earned a master's degree in Mathematics from Syracuse University and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from SUNY Oswego. From that point forward, her passion for mathematics was shared with others pursuing an education. "I received an email from a student who started in my pre-algebra class and was terrified of math," states Professor Danforth. "She told me that she is now teaching math, and said 'I wouldn't be if it weren't for you.' There are a lot more opportunities in math than people realize. Some people think that all you can do is teach, but mathematicians make good computer programmers and engineers and statisticians. Teaching is also very rewarding for lots of reasons. When the student light bulb goes on and all of a sudden it clicks, you wait for that moment when you see the 'aha .' Helping people... that's why I teach." |
Red Barons Pair Win National Bowling Title
 Sophomores Kaylin Grannis, Horseheads, NY, and Sammi McAtee, Horseheads, NY, teamed up to claim the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) women's doubles championship on March 2. The Red Barons duo averaged 198 a game for a total of 1,191 pins, 150 more pins than their nearest competitor. In the women's all-events competition, Sammi placed second with a total of 2,263 and Kaylin finished fifth with a score of 2,193. With these outstanding performances, both named NJCAA Women's All-Americans with Sammi designated as runner-up in the women's single competition with a total pinfall of 579.
On the men's side, the Red Barons team finished third out of 14 teams. Leading the effort was David Condon, Corning, NY, with 2,396 pins, which was good for a fourth place all-events finish and garnered David a spot on the NJCAA Men's All-American team. Marcus Beard, Waverly, NY, claimed an eleventh place finish in all-events with a total of 2,348.
The tournament was held at AMF Thruway Lanes in Buffalo, NY. The team is in only its second year of existence after a 20-plus year absence. Click here for more information about Red Barons Athletics.
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 Matthew Kelly Selected to Regional Board of Trustees
The Regional Board of Trustees welcomed Matthew Kelly of Watkins Glen, NY, as the 2011-2012 Student Trustee. A native of Sparta, NC, Kelly studied Music and Communications at UNC Charlotte before relocating to the Southern Tier in 2008. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Corning Community College with an expected degree completion date of May 2013, and serves on the Student Association Executive Board and SUNY Chancellor's Award committee. Kelly formerly worked as a Corporate Trainer out of the Penn Yan, NY office for The Connection, a Call Center company headquartered in MN. In this role, he trained managers and agents on providing technical support for an Internet service provider at locations in New York State and Chicago, Illinois. The Regional Board of Trustees is comprised of fourteen residents from the tri-county region which includes Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler. Trustees are volunteers that are appointed by their respective Legislatures, the New York State Governor, or elected by the student body. Terms of service vary in length and can be reappointed for extended terms. Click here for more information about the Regional Board of Trustees. |
Pharmacy Technician Certification
CCC's Workforce Development and Community Education is offering a 120-hour program to prepare students for the national exam through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in pharmaceutical care by assisting the hospital and retail pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks. They may interpret a physician's orders, prepare and distribute medications, perform pharmaceutical calculations, communicate with patients and medical staff as well as process insurance billing and control inventory. The course instructor is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with experience working in the retail, hospital and compound areas.
To learn more, please contact Joann Kowalski, assistant director of Continuing Education, (607) 937-6879 or by email at jkowalsk@corning-cc.edu. Click here for a complete listing of non-credit course offerings. |
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