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Central Maine Community College Earns 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Designation

Central Maine Community College has been designated as a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School by G.I. Jobs, the premier publication for military personnel transitioning into civilian life.

AUBURN (March 8, 2022) – Central Maine Community College announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation. 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. 

The 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com. 

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. 

“As a veteran, I understand how challenging it can be for veterans and active-duty personnel to make the transition to college life,” says John Bowie, Director of Financial Aid and Student Information Services and school certifying official for veterans education benefits. “At Central Maine Community College, we work hard to provide a supportive and welcoming environment to the people that have made so many sacrifices for our country. We are proud to once again earn the Military Friendly designation.”

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” – Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®. 

For more information about CMCC’s student veteran programs, visit the website at https://www.cmcc.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-college/veterans-educational-benefits/.

Central Maine Community College to Host Spring Open House on April 9, 2022

Auburn, ME – Central Maine Community College will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their Auburn campus, located at 1250 Turner Street.

Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the variety of options that CMCC offers. Learn more about their 40+ academic programs, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and the many transfer opportunities to help students on their path to a bachelor’s degree.

Guests can tour the campus, visit the state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory spaces, see the dorms, talk to current students and faculty, and enjoy refreshments provided by Culinary Arts students. There will also be opportunities to learn more about traditional athletics and the Esports program, and the new Public Service Simulation Center opening this fall on campus. In addition, prospective students who attend the open house can enter a raffle for a chance to win a $500 scholarship to CMCC!

For more information, please visit cmcc.edu/openhouse or call 207-755-5273 to register for the Open House.

Central Maine Community College Announces Fall 2021 Dean’s List

President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students on the President’s List earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High Honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of 3.3.  All students who have achieved academic honors are listed below.

President’s Honors

Acton: Lorene B. Lemieux, Athens: Kaitlyn Therriault, Auburn: Tina Corriveau, Morgan E. Guerin, Darren Hicks, Melissa A. Jewett, Jason McCarthy, David E. Ouellette, Mackenzie M. Rodrigue, Emma Samson, Christopher E. Tardif, Jessica Vallee, Corey J. Wiers, Augusta: Emma J. Gay, Jacob D. Geneseo, Izabella M. Milbury, Emily C. Milewski, Bangor: Ashley A. Hartley, Benton: Sarah A. Poli, Bethel: Caili S. Garibay, Lillian J. Lockard, Boothbay: Jolene D. Greer, Bowdoin: Mackenzie W. Negley, Bridgton: Duncan Bigelow, Aparna R. Dettling, Haley R. Fernald, Buckfield: Neal Austin, Canton: Tracy L. Heintz, Summer Grenier, Denmark: Kaleb Butts, Dixfield: Patricia A. Benson, Scott Haynes, Nicole Whitman, Dresden: Allison Jardine, Durham: Katelyn M. Roux, East Andover: Selena B. Cintron, Falmouth: Adriana Lovric, Farmington: Michael A. Marr, Michele D. Tanner, Franklin: Brenda J. Patten, Gardiner: Eliana Brown, Calvin R. Mason, Gray: Joshua D. Adams, Carrie Cole, Jenna Edson, Chelsea E. Fournier, Greene: Issabell Brockett, Benjamin J. Farris, Christina A. Giddinge, David R. Madore, Justin R. Mason, Hunter J. Wilbur, Hallowell: Matthew M. Albert, Hanover: Moriah C. Lasker, Hebron: Brianna L. Smith, Jay: Maranda L. Currier, Destiny A. Daigle, Sara A. Durrell, Sophia E. Moreau, Bradine L. Robbins, Kingfield: Amy A. Peterson, Ashlyn C. Sorel, Megan E. Sorel, Leeds: Randi-Anne Langelier, Sarah M. Stevens, Rhys A. Thibodeau, Lewiston: Istahil O. Abdi, Hadithi A. Abdulle, Leo Anderson, Yasmine A. Barkad, Samantha M. Bickford, Kiarra A. Bruce, Delcio A. Carraco, Alexis A. Corbin, Cameron D. Cote, Valerie E. Denis-Atkins, Amelia A. Doiron, Maria R. Dostie, Robert C. Dostie, Ashton M. Dozois, Morgan M. Epinette, Gregory Glann, Asma A. Hassan, Jacqueline M. Howard, Mouna A. Ismail, Madina I. Issack, Christopher T. Jillette, Rokayatou Katou, Samantha R. Krause, Asia L. LaFrance, Desmond R. Lalonde, Katana A. Langlais, Kevin Long, Jamie McDowell, Choukri D. Mohamed, Sean P. Monteith, McKenna D. Muldoon, Hilari Neale, Katie A. Nichols, Erika H. Olson, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Melissa Ratoff, Fozia A. Robleh, Emily M. Schmidt, Maxwell J. Snell, Elena N. Trofimova, Falon M. Tshilumba, Liberty: Maleah Chadwick, Lincoln: Jacob C. Dwelley, Linconlville: Sarah M. Godfrey, Lisbon: Christa M. Shane, Lisbon Falls: Damon A. Douglas, Litchfield: Hannah M. Rose, Livermore: Destiny Chretien, Beth A. Johnson, Audrey Lapointe, Livermore Falls: Amanda Butler, Shawn M. Rainha, Lovell: Danielle H. Coe, Mechanic Falls: Emily R. Elliott, Hannah N. Woznicki, Mexico: Jennifer J. Merrill, Minot: Paul A. Costales, Isabella J. Pray, Hannah R. Royle, Makenna I. Verrill, Craig S. Yates, Monmouth: Cheri C. Bickford, Leeann J. Cushman, Alex J. Fox, Naples: Eric R. Nason, New Gloucester: Kayla M. Ray, Newcastle: Jenna A. Leeman, Kelsey Wollen, North Monmouth: Zachary Reynolds, Norway: Carissa L. Daniels, Oakland: Richard B. Thompson, Ocala(FL): Corey E. David, Otisfield: Amber M. Dennison, Oxford: Skye-Marie Dunham, Aaron C. Hodgdon, Peru: Morgan L. Gallant, James Gronewold, Chelsey Provencher, Willow M. Smith, Phillips: Joshua M. Cox, Poland: Jeremy E. Breau, Cole W. Cushman, Justin M. Jarvis, Portland: Hayden R. Sprague, Doki T. Yanga, Rockland: Andrew D. Severson, Rumford: Laura Koch, Debra Morrison, Brady L. Welch, Lillie N. Williams, Sabattus: Megan R. Alexander, Mariah J. Easler, Christine L. Guerette, Julia M. Noel, Jasmyne M. Thornton, Saco: Michelle L. Dunnivant, Jacob Frankel, Sherman: Hannah E. Kyllonen, Sidney: Caleb R. Sadler, South Paris: Matthew J. Albano, Jordan N. Burns, Matthew Dailey, Nicholas Walker, Steep Falls: Jennifer Hotham, Strong: Victoria L. Crockett, Mary R. Lecours, Sumner: Michael E. Schadtle, Topsham: Julia D. Wing, Turner: Alexandra E. Hawksley, Katherine Q. Manchester, Vienna: Shaina D. Ellis, Waterford: Marian R. Lawler, Wayne: Peter J. Castonguay, Emily N. Millette, West Bethel: Amy L. Hanscom, Westbrook: Jaedyn B. Smith, Wilton: Abigail K. Penney, Rachel Roy, Winthrop: Andrew R. Frost, Natasha Heath, Wiscasset: Tiffany E. Puterbaugh, Yarmouth: Erik Canfield

High Honors

Arlington(VA): Erika L. Munoz, Auburn: Isabelle Asselin, Sonya L. Caron, Alyssa E. Champagne, Meiling Chen. Devon W. Fournier, Katie J. Hamel, Jack S. Hart, Derek J. Hutchinson, Abeer M. Jashaami, Jenney L. Klemetson, Larissa J. Martin, Jessica S. Parker, Thomas Pickett, Syrena M. Piper, Rebecca M. Poirier, Rose L. Saucier, Alisha M. Sayler, Melissa Shea, Shannon M. Whitney, Auckland, New Zealand: Leata M. Te Nana-Williams Augusta: Darren K. Henry, Alexis J. Waddell, Bar Harbor: Janell Preble, Bath: Steven C. Bowers, Belgrade: Nicolas G. Fontaine, Bethel: Lillian V. Botka, Justin D. Cummings, Bowdoin: Madysyn Rosenberg, Bowdoinham: Emily R. Wormwood, Brewer: Malorie Ireland, Bridgewater(MA): Matthew S. Whynot Bridgton: Kathryn McColl-Chute, Brownfield: Joshua E. Frye, Buckfield: Vickie L. Dobson, Siana Jacobs, Maren Lowell, Canton: Stephany R. Bailey, Carthage: Peter J. Theriault, Casco: Angelique J. Breton, Sophia L. Fogg, Julie Morton, Daniel T. Symonds, Center Conway(NH): Cameron T. Leavitt, Chesapeake(VA): Destiny L. Lemm, Chesterville: Jack R. Sullivan, Conway(NH): Henry S. Edmunds, Cornish: Benjamin B. Ballard, Cornville: John D. Shay, Damariscotta: Ryan Wilkinson, Denmark: Serenity L. Garcia, Dixfield: Alexis R. Holman Tia Robbins, Durham: Lauren M. Larrabee, Edgecomb: Rebecca H. Buma, Kate J. Riser, Falmouth: Jere Perišic, Farmington: Keith J. Couture, Christopher J. Everett, Fryeburg: Kristin Higgs, Gardiner: Noah G. Keene, Georgetown: Peter V. Bellina, Gray: Beth M. Patterson, Greene: Brittany D. Bays, Cameron B. Cloutier, Alanna Fellows, Elizabeth Lyman, Harpswell: Samuel Alexander, Harrison: Julie L. Brown-Burdwood, John O. Michaud, Hebron: Makayla J. Sjostrom, Hutto(TX): Raven M. Thomas, Jay: Debra Breton, Emelda E. Smalley, Lebanon(NH): Avery Wallace, Leeds: Rhiannon E. Arnold, Elizabeth G. Lapointe, Levant: Samantha Wolfe,  Lewiston: Abdoulhakim Abdi, Cameron C. Arsenault, Amanda J. Beaucage, Chantal J. Bernier, Willie Blanchette, Luis A. Dias, Mahad S. Djama, Breeanna L. Elliott, Maggie J. Ferland, Samantha E. George, Jaedyn A. Gousse, Mohamed I. Hassan, Deka H. Ibrahim, Breanna M. LeClair, Cristiano A. Macaia, Christina A. Martin, Jacob T. Metivier, Mohamed I. Mohamed, Erin Myers, McKenzy L. Norton, Faisa A. Omar, Lydia Z. Rand, Dillon W. Roberts, Taylor P. Simoneau, Matthew A. Speaker, Ella Teta Tessa, Francine Tsasa Mabanza, Noah . Warszawski, Ethan M. Weiss, Lisbon: Alyssa M. Judd, Siara Martin, Ivy R. Morris, Branden A. Pease, Christy M. Pomerleau, Kimberly E. Roy, Lisbon Falls: Issac C. Burnell, Michelle A. Doherty, Trey P. LaChance, Danica J. Perry, Litchfield: Jacob R. Brooks, Joanna Lovely, Livermore: Nelai Lobozzo, Madison P. Robinson, Kaitlyn P. York, Livermore Falls: Alexa L. Newcomb, Mechanic Falls: Catina Brooks, Bryce M. Doucette, Mya J. Hebert, McCartney J. Levasseur, Shari L. Smith, Minot: Ashley A. Bisson, Joshua D. Chessey, Christina M. Howze, Mikayla M. Jackson, Meadow M. Lavoie, Autumn S. Pomerleau, Nikki L. Rioux, Ethan R. Tardif, Emily E. Wallingford, Monmouth: Jared J. Martin, Naples: Rachel J. Cebra, William A. Lidston, Kathryne A. Wilcox, New Gloucester: Olivia R. Bourne, Joshua J. Bragdon, Hailey Williams, North Monmouth: Tyler A. Lewandowski, Amber R. Michaud, Norway: Devarae L. Plante-Gurney, Caden C. Truman, Oxford: Caralee M. Coburn, Justice B. Dailey, Patchogue(NY): Hailey Heiser, Perth, Australia: Marshall K. Madden-Evans Pittston: Angelo J. Chadwick, Pownal: Ashley D. Cooper, Presque Isle: George H. Brigham Rumford: Vanessa S. Billings, Marcie L. Hartzell, Taylor J. Henry, Sabattus: Alicia P. Doyle, Hannah Lindecke, Connor A. Pickett, Chloe R. Pinard, Angela E. Strout, Salem(NH): Sarah R. LaGrasse, Sanford: Kristin R. Trivilino, South Berwick: Andrew L. Kraft, South Burlington(VT): Lucas Neudecker, South Paris: Olivia A. Gallan, Cory J. Smith, Jennifer E. Veinott, South Portland: Samantha L. Allen, Melissa A. Shumway, Stonington: Melanie R. Bray, Sumner: Jessica E. Cox, Grace A. Perron, Sweden: Marie Blythe M. Cox Thomaston: Nina M. Waldron, Topsham: Alison W. Harding, Kathryn L. Reagan, Turner: Chloe J. Bolduc, Heather L. Lagueux, Micaella . Rodriguez, Sarah B. Woodward, Wales: Jordan J. Rice, Wayne: Skyler C. Boucher, Weld: Melinda Bridges, Wellfleet(MA): Dylan T. Lloyd,  West Bath: Alexander E. Gurney, West Gardiner: Aurora Franks, Westbrook: Austin T. White, Wilton: Caleb Hodsdon, David P. Sweatt, Windham: Cory S. Moore, Winslow: Hailey B. Longfellow, Woolwich: Andrew T. Blake

Honors

Anson: Dylan D. Leach, Auburn: Nasra M. Abdirahman, Destiny E. Beaudoin, Colleen Burton, Savannah N. Creasy, Caleb F. Davis, Miriam E. Flores, Samuel H. Fuller, Emily J. Kozak, Katelynn J. Lessner, Cally R. Margaret, Daniel K. May, Fernando Melo, Winnie M. Mills, Viktor S. Tripp, Dianna Wood, Augusta: Morgan M. Bergeron, Meghann Bolduc, Bar Harbor: Carolyn Hopkins, Bath: Cheyenne L. Hutchins, Valerie A. Lee, Belfast: Kirk R. Stillman, Bethel: Lillian Withrow, Biddeford: Alison Skrzypek, Brunswick: Wyatt L. Hartford, Sheldon M. Winters, Bryant Pond: Jeffrey F. Campbell, Phoebe L. Caron,  Buckfield: Deja J. Bennett, Cara S. Merrill, Buxton: Tera A. Choquette, Chocorua(NH): Evan M. Eldridge,  Dixfield: Cole A. Brown, Gabrielle H. White, Farmington: Sawyer D. Farmer, Billy J. Smith, Fayette: Brandon J. Black, Gorham: Erin L. Parks, Grand Isle: Kyle R. Hughes, Gray: Sydney M. Johnson, William G. Mortensen, Cameron J. Quintal Greene: Jacob D. LaFontaine, Hallowell: Sara K. Campbell, Imani A. Hyatt, Harrison: Omar J. Pollock, Hartford: Olivia J. Darling, Harwich(MA): Annika I. Kalinick, Humevale, Australia: Aaron J. Cowell, Jay: Tiasha Burgess, Tara R. Harrington, Brett L. Hunt, Lancaster(PA): Amber McMillan, Leeds: Tanner H. Sawyer, Lewiston: Hassan A. Abdillahi, Muslimo H. Abdullahi, William D. Arthur, Mary M. Barnard, Emily M. Baum, Christina Bishop-Brown, Augustin K. Buyeye, Katerina A. Crowell, Lisa M. Crowell, Alexandria N. Davis, Orena T. Davis, Eryn D. Dillingham, Tracy J. Gagnon, Tamara C. Irakoze, Dylon E. Jackson, Martin K. Kiende, Anna J. Legare, Fatuma M. Mohamud, Jamyah H. Nicolas, Myah C. Nicolas, Ngoie Nsenga, Patrick K. Nyembo, Dori L. Potter, Sarah R. Stone, Connor J. Sullivan, Grace G. Taylor, Joshua Uwimana, Kevin Zhao, Robert G. True, Lisbon: Freddy Bigari, Charlee Cox, Logan E. Preble, Lisbon Falls: Owen J. Cavanagh, Matthew A. McPhee, Brayden R. Morneau, Litchfield: Amanda L. Black, Joshua S. Gallagher, Michael P. Huntington, Matthew D. Kronstrand, Kaitlyn M. Poulin, Mackenzie P. Thibeault, Livermore: Skye G. Chretien, Colby Hamblin, Ainsley Kachnovich, Kianna L. Lagasse, Colby J. Rollins, Robin L. Staples, Livermore Falls: Ethan M. Brown, Bailey M. Coates, Victoria F. Cyr, Corey L. Flagg, Shanea L. Kennedy, Madison: Sadie E. Emery, Mechanic Falls: Trenton G. Letourneau, Mexico: Kierstyn R. Lyons, Isaac D. Roberts, Minot: Monica Bradley, Kaile L. Leighton, Monmouth: Corey D. Armstrong, Naples: Connor M. Perfetto, New Gloucester: Sydney L. McGrath, Kimberly A. Pauley, Hannah A. Poland, North Conway(NH): Braden C. Santuccio, North Monmouth: Kaitlyn Hayes, Norway: Abigail V. Gracer, Kira J. Snavely, Kalina L. Stearns, Katelyn J. Wilson, Orr’s Island: Shannon Black Otisfield: Kori A. Kahkonen, Oxford: Jacey M. Goodrich, Alison M. Kane, Jade Smedberg, Palermo: Boe D. Glidden, Parsonfield: Abbigayle R. Chase, Phillips: Zoe J. Daggett, Phippsburg: Levi J. Little, Pittston: Susan M. Aubuchon, Poland: Beth W. Crosby, Jessica L. Hanscom, Cooper S. Keene, Sophia L. Martin, Portland: Iman Mohamud, Queensland, Australia: Alex P. McFetridge, Rumford: Isaac P. Brennick, Sabattus: Jessica R. Belanger, Devon Cady, Gabrielle Fontenot, Emily A. Plourde, Cheyenne H. Ryder, Gabriel S. Samson, Caleb M. Valliere, Sidney: Zackery R. Bean, Skowhegan: Kenneth J. Reed, South China: Madison Boynton, South Paris: Harmony E. Bawza, Dustin A. Casulli, Sara Libby, Raoul L. Marston-Connell, Stephanie J. Spears, Springvale: Joan H. Jorge, Standish: Samara I. Qualey, Strong: Trenton D. Reed, Tamworth(NH): Katelyn A. Colvard,  Turner: Nathanael J. Bowmaster, Casey A. Fitzpatrick, Emily A. Gaudreau, Mark S. Herman, Leonie C. Quimby, Kathryn A. Temple, Wales: Amaya I. Bauer, Kylie H. Brown, Warren: Julie A. Rogers, Waterford: Amanda S. Kosiavelon, Waterville: Shelby S. Doody, Wayne; Elizabeth R. Marcoux, West Baldwin: Austin J. Eastman, West Gardiner: Olivia J. Newkirk, West Hartford(CT): Cherie Searles, Westbrook: Isabelle A. Harvey, Kyle C. McKone, Matthew A. Weir, Wilton: Cheyanne E. Bubier, Jasmine S. Dyment, Asha T. Floyd, Windham: Isabelle J. Calise, Logan J. Douglas, Lucas C. Howard, Winslow: Wesley J. O’Neal, Winterport: Shawnessy D. Bodwell, Winthrop: Shane K. Settle, Wiscasset: Gage D. Hesseltine, Worcester(MA): Adam J. DeSimone, Yarmouth: Micheal R. St. Laurent.

Central Maine Community College Announces New Hires

Central Maine Community College is pleased to announce the addition of three new employees in academic affairs, learning and advising, and athletics.

Tobby Bragdon

Tobby Bragdon has been hired as associate dean of academic affairs. Bragdon comes to CMCC with ten years of higher education experience, most recently as the curriculum designer at Eastern Maine Community College. He holds a bachelor of science in mental health and human services from University of Maine at Augusta and a master of education in student development in higher education from University of Maine. Tobby is a current doctoral candidate in higher education at the University of Maine. His doctoral work focuses on the discourse in articulation agreement policy between community colleges and public four-year institutions that have not yet cultivated a strong transfer-receptive culture.

Maria D’Auria

Maria D’Auria joins CMCC as a learning and advising specialist. D’Auria comes to CMCC from the financial services industry, where she previously served as a marketing and member experience specialist at Sabattus Regional Credit Union. She holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Merrimack College. D’Auria has been a professional tutor for the past four years and has served as TRIO tutor for the past year at CMCC.

Chelsea Watson

Chelsea Watson recently started as the new assistant director of athletics. Watson comes to CMCC with three years of experience in sports and athletic administration, most recently from the Marshwood school district. She holds a bachelor of science in exercise science from Lyndon State College and a master of arts in sport and athletic administration from Gonzaga University.

CMCC to Host Fall Open House on Saturday, October 16

AUBURN, ME – Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its lakeside campus at 1250 Turner Street in Auburn.

The open house will provide an exciting opportunity for students to tour state-of-the-art labs, speak with faculty about specific programs, and hear from current students about their experiences. In addition to having all academic programs, student organizations, and athletics represented, staff members and students will be ready to assist with the admissions and financial aid application processes.

Prospective students who complete an admissions application at the open house will have their application fee waived. Guided tours of the entire campus will be available, but prospective students can also choose to visit the programs and services that they are most interested in. In addition, Culinary Arts students will provide refreshments.

CMCC offers over 40 degrees and certificates that prepare graduates for immediate employment or  transfer to a four-year institution. In addition to on-campus housing and a large number of student clubs and activities, the College offers competitive athletic teams: basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball for women; basketball, baseball, cross-country, ice hockey, track and field, and soccer for men.

For more information about CMCC, the open house, or directions to the campus, please get in touch with the College at (207) 755-5273, enroll@cmcc.edu, or visit www.cmcc.edu. All visitors to the open house will need to complete a COVID-19 screening form before arrival and will be required to wear a face mask while indoors. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit https://www.cmcc.edu/openhouse/ for more information.

Dr. Betsy Libby Selected as President of Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all students this fall

 AUBURN, ME – Starting this fall, the Maine Community College System (MCCS), which includes Central Maine Community College, will require all students attending classes in person to be vaccinated against COVID-19, due to the recent surge in cases attributed to the delta variant.

The MCCS Board of Trustees unanimously approved the updated COVID-19 safety protocol on Thursday.

“The safety of our faculty, staff and students has been our top priority throughout the pandemic. The latest information about the delta variant makes it clear we must require vaccinations to keep our community as safe as possible,” MCCS President David Daigler said.

The new protocol, which will be in effect for the 2021-22 academic year, applies to any student taking classes or training at any MCCS facility, including off-campus learning facilities.

Students must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a vaccine prior to the first day of their in-person classes. Students who have only had their first shot when classes begin must provide proof of the second shot no later than 30 days after the date of the first dose. The first fall semester classes start on August 30.

System officials are beginning discussions with representatives of employee bargaining units in hopes of adopting a similar vaccination policy for staff and faculty. Currently, over ninety percent of staff at Central Maine Community College are fully vaccinated.

“We are looking forward to welcoming students to campus this fall, but we want to do so as safely as possible,” said Betsy Libby, interim president of Central Maine Community College. “Requiring students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, in combination with our current indoor mask mandate, will go a long way toward protecting the entire CM community.”

Currently, masks are required indoors at all of Maine’s community colleges. The mask mandate will remain in place, even for vaccinated students. MCCS officials will continue to assess the situation and review the masking mandate.

Students who are fully remote and will not be entering campus buildings for any purpose will not need proof of vaccination. Approximately 45 percent of courses are being delivered remotely this fall.

MCCS will grant exemptions for individuals who cannot be vaccinated for documented medical reasons.

Previously, vaccinations were only required for MCCS athletes and students living in residence halls.

The full text of the updated protocol can be found at https://www.cmcc.edu/coronavirus/vaccine-protocol/ and on the MCCS COVID information page.

Central Maine Community College Hosts First Annual Athletic Open House

AUBURN, ME – Central Maine Community College (CMCC) announced that they are hosting their first annual Athletic Open House on Thursday, August 5, 2021. There are two sessions available; the morning session is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the afternoon session is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

High school athletic directors and coaches are encouraged to visit the campus to learn more about the available academic and athletic programs. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour the campus, including the turf fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as the state-of-the-art Esports Arena.

Interested prospective student athletes and their families are also invited to attend. CMCC staff and student athletes will be on hand to conduct campus tours and answer questions.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Dave Gonyea, Athletic Director at dgonyea@cmcc.edu or (207) 755-5251.

Central Maine Community College Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List

Interim President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students on the President’s List earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High Honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognize those with a minimum GPA of 3.3.  All students who have achieved academic honors are listed below.

President’s Honors

Arlington(VA): Erika L. Munoz, Attleboro(MA): Ilea Calverley, Auburn: Casey E. Blais, Caleb F. Davis, Jared Doyle, Katie L. Farrell, Eric M. Gimbel, Kristy-Ann M. Jensen, Aaron T. Johnson, David G. Lowe, Violet K. Mikita, Joshua H. Pelletier, Amanda R. Robinson-Mullen, Emma Samson, Justin D. Theriault, Shannon M. Whitney, Stevie R. Youland, Boothbay: Jolene D. Greer, Bowdoin: Mackenzie W. Negley, Cynthia J. Swiger, Bridgton: Duncan Bigelow, Aparna R. Dettling, Haley R. Fernald, Kathryn McColl-Chute, Brunswick: Micaela D. Ashby, Thomas Pickett, Bryant Pond: Jeffrey F. Campbell, Buckfield: Raymond I. Smalley, Meagan L. Strout, Casco: Melissa A. Teer, Dixfield: Patricia A. Benson, Devon A. Fletcher, Scott Haynes, Dixfield: Willow M. Smith, Nicole Whitman, Dresden: Allison Jardine, Durham: Valerie L. St. Pierre, East Andover: Selena B. Cintron, Farmington: Michele D. Tanner, Gardiner: Eliana Brown, Gray: Carrie Cole, Chelsea E. Fournier, Abigail M. Jorgenson, Greene: Christina A. Giddinge, Monique J. LaBerge, Jim R. LaFlamme, Kayla Leclerc, David R. Madore, Justin R. Mason, Zackery B. Morin, Greenwood: Elizabeth M. McLeod, Hallowell: Matthew M. Albert, Harrison: Omar J. Pollock, Hartford: Katharyn G. Gallagher, Jackman: Jakob W. Rivas, Jay: Gale Brackett, Maranda L. Currier, Bradine L. Robbins, Ersula H. Steward, Emily A. Stone, Cody R. York, Kingfield: Courtney J. Bachelder, Ashlyn Sorel, Lewiston: Hadithi A. Abdulle, Aicha A. Ali, Sarah N. Bedard, Matthew L. Desrosiers, Maria R. Dostie, Robert C. Dostie, Calvin D. Dundore, Maggie J. Ferland, Jessica R. Gauthier, Asma A. Hassan, Jacqueline M. Howard, Deka H. Ibrahim, Christopher T. Jillette, Dylan T. Latham, Kaylee M. LaVoie, Kevin Long, Isaac A. Madore, Jamie McDowell, Jacob Mouser, McKenna D. Muldoon, Erin Myers, Patrick K. Nyembo, Dori L. Potter, Zachary Pushee, Fozia A. Robleh, Emily M. Schmidt, Isalita C. Seixas, Clinton V. Sherwood, Elena N. Trofimova, Kali D. Voss, Lisbon: Charlee Cox, Ashley N. Dupuis, Michael R. Lauter, Siara Martin, Asiah K. McClain, Logan E. Preble, Christa M. Shane, Lisbon Falls: Michelle A. Doherty, Jody M. Durisko, Patricia B. Murray, Litchfield: Michael P. Huntington, Ethan A. Mousseau, Livermore: Destiny Chretien, Thomas A. Espeaignnette, Nelai Lobozzo, Michael D. Staples, Mechanic Falls: Savannah L. Albert, Hannah N. Woznicki, Mexico: Moriah C. Lasker, Jennifer J. Merrill, Minot: Ashley A. Bisson, Samuel J. Negron, Hannah R. Royle, Lyndsay Vachon, Monmouth: Leeann J. Cushman, N Monmouth: Amber R. Michaud, Naples: William A. Lidston, Kathryne A. Wilcox, New Gloucester: Garrett C. Argraves, Andrew W. Dyke, Kimberly A. Pauley, Kayla M. Ray, Talia Tims, New Sharon: Robert P. Blethen, North Monmouth: Kaitlyn Hayes, Casey Violette, North Woodstock(NH): Alexis D. Parker, Norway: Isabel J. Berube, Linda L. Cleveland, Abigail V. Gracer, Ocala(FL): Dave C. Hendrickson, Orlando(FL): Luis E. Ramos Perez, Otisfield: Michael B. Dailey, Amber M. Dennison, Oxford: Aaron C. Hodgdon, Maria T. Lundberg, Peru: Shaynah R. Seames, Poland: Noah J. Anderson, Beth W. Crosby, Jason McFarland, Portland: Simane M. Ibrahim, Kirsten Mazur, Chamis Omar, Susan Shaw, Presque Isle: George H. Brigham, Quispamsis(CN): Olivia C. Scott, Rochester(NH): Vanessa J. Chasse, Rumford: Brady L. Welch, Sabattus: Daniel J. Aiken, Megan R. Alexander, Alexis G. Banks, Jessica R. Belanger, Heather D. Cote, Darrel E. Daley, Alicia P. Doyle, Christine L. Guerette, Julia M. Noel, Shyann R. Pessant, Connor A. Pickett, Chloe R. Pinard, Kaylei C. Robichaud, Saco: Michelle L. Dunnivant, Jacob Frankel, Olivia R. Gendron, Salem(NH): Sarah R. LaGrasse, South Paris: Matthew J. Albano, Jordan N. Burns, Matthew Dailey, Raoul L. Marston-Connell, Brett C. Parsons, Cory J. Smith, South Portland: Samantha L. Allen, Zoe E. Lamoureux, Strong: Mary R. Lecours, Sumner: Destiny C. McWilliams, Topsham: Christina D. Linscott, Turner: Erik J. Dennis, Amber J. Turcotte, Noah B. Withee, Vienna: Bethany S. Ellis, Shaina D. Ellis, Wales: Abigail R. Nadeau, Washington: Taylor J. Pierpont, Wayne: Peter J. Castonguay, Wells: Abigail M. Hanson, West Bethel: Amy L. Hanscom, West Paris: Eli Hamilton, Wilton: Abigail K. Penney, Rachel Roy, Wilton: Sue A. Turbide, Windham: Deirdre A. SanPedro, Winthrop: Jamie R. Banta, Andrew R. Frost, Emma J. Gay, Natasha Heath, Lily R. Ouellette, Brittany R. Yeaton, Wiscasset: Gage D. Hesseltine, Woolwich: Andrew T. Blake, Brooke L. Taylor, Yarmouth: Erik Canfield.

High Honors

Ardmore(OK): James M. Heath, Athens: Kaitlyn Therriault, Auburn: Sagal A. Ali, Willie Blanchette, Dylan R. Campbell, Sonya L. Caron, Savannah N. Creasy, Jason L. Edwards, Anab A. Farah, Benjamin J. Feldman, Koby J. Humason-Fulgham, Derek J. Hutchinson, Christopher J. Kent, Shannah L. Lawrence, Larissa J. Martin, Jason McCarthy, Oliveira F. Nsica, Jennifer A. Oneil, Mackenzie M. Rodrigue, Kacie L. Simpson, Viktor S. Tripp, Lauryn N. Wegmann, Corey J. Wiers, Augusta: Megan E. L’Heureux, Izabella M. Milbury, Eva St Andrews, Bath: Bailey B. Hartill, Belgrade: Nicolas G. Fontaine, Bethel: Sarah Bartlett, Bingham: Lisa J. Miller, Bowdoin: Patrick W. Connors, Bridgton: Rachael J. Sawyer, Brownfield: Joshua E. Frye, Bryant Pond: Payton R. Abbott, Phoebe L. Bonney, Russell C. Cushman, Buckfield: Vickie L. Dobson, Lou Pease, Camden: Miranda M. Kelly, Canton: Jade L. Davis, Hailey Heiser, Stephen R. Heiser, Casco: Angelique J. Breton, Julie Morton, Dixfield: Alexis R. Holman, Durham: Justen G. Levesque, Katelyn M. Rioux, Edgecomb: Joshua M. Kramley, Farmington: Amy C. Keene, Fayette: Michael F. Chalmers, Freeport: Kayla E. Bly, Gardiner: Jaime R. Folckemer, Calvin R. Mason, Keith C. Sullivan, Gorham: Joseph Spizzuoco, Gray: Ashley Dall, Sydney M. Johnson, Kristen R. Laliberty, Beth M. Patterson, Greene: Issabell Brockett, Owen S. Charles, Brooke K. Nadeau, Denise S. Sensenig, Hanover: Russell Prescott, Harpswell: Samuel Alexander, Ashley N. Lauze, Harrison: Julie L. Brown-Burdwood, Hartford: Jenna D. Doucette, Hebron: Mason E. Harris, Humevale (AUS): Aaron J. Cowell, Jackman: Hunter E. Cuddy, Riley J. Nadeau, Jay: Sophia E. Moreau, Emelda E. Smalley, Kennebunk: Francis J. Canniff, Kingfield: Megan E. Sorel, Leeds: Randi-Anne Langelier, Robert J. Trujillo, Lewiston: Istahil O. Abdi, Lewiston: Mahado A. Abdullahi, Leo Anderson, Nathan Bilodeau, Christina Bishop-Brown, Seth D. Boucher, Megan E. Brown, Jennifer L. Buck, Cassady E. Bussiere, Augustin K. Buyeye, Basilio L. Charlett, Linda A. Churchill, Alexis R. Cunan, Markus W. Davis, Luis A. Dias, Cameron S. Dufour, Morgan M. Epinette, Elizabeth Fundis, Jaedyn A. Gousse, Madina I. Issack, Rachel L. Jackson, Kenzie N. Langley, Cristiano A. Macaia, Augusto M. Makuta, Jason P. McElravy, Veronica McVille, Noura O. Moussa, Edho K. Mukendi, Catherine A. Putnam, Johnathan M. Rousseau, Noah S. Russell, Sarah R. Stone, Zeneit G. Teklu, Krista L. Thomas, Falon M. Tshilumba, Ivarlend F. Valente, Lisbon: Freddy Bigari, Nicole M. Gamache, Christy M. Pomerleau, Tia A. Weeks, Lisbon Falls: Jeramy A. Lord, Matthew A. McPhee, Alexandra A. Sult, Litchfield: Evan L. Lovering, Hannah M. Rose, Mechanic Falls: Emily R. Elliott, McCartney J. Levasseur, Alexandria M. Shaw, Mexico: Leah K. Hodsdon, Kierstyn R. Lyons, Milton Twp: Melody J. Pratt, Minot: Autumn S. Pomerleau, Isabella J. Pray, Ethan R. Tardif, Monmouth: Cheri C. Bickford, Connie J. Cushman, Mariah P. Herr, Naples: Vincent M. Perfetto, New Gloucester: Joshua J. Bragdon, Kyleigh R. Ouellette, Nobleboro: Abbie Healey, Norridgewock: Megan M. Blaisdell, Alyssa R. Everett, Emily R. Schlisner, North Monmouth: Zachary Reynolds, Northport: Elizabeth C. Jones, Norway: Joshua D. Adams, Devarae L. Plante-Gurney, Oakland: Richard B. Thompson, Ocala(FL): Corey E. David, Orrs Island: Shannon Mccabe, Ossipee(NH): Eliza E. Brault, Oxford: Emilyann E. Drumm, Ty P. Heaward, Palermo: Boe D. Glidden, Panama City(FL): Diana S. Cohan, Parsonsfield: Abbigayle R. Chase, Isabella R. Rand, Peru: James Gronewold, Othniel D. Kroger, Pittston: Sue M. Aubuchon, Katelyn R. Rollins, Poland: Cheyenne G. Bell, Lori A. Cloutier, Justin M. Jarvis, Cooper S. Keene, Jesse M. Watson, Portland: Hayden R. Sprague, Randolph: Joshua Williamson, Rumford: Vanessa S. Billings, Audrey J. Cox, Taylor J. Henry, Shawn E. Samuelson, Sabattus: Isaac D. Austin, Evan R. Boston, Mariah J. Easler, Rachel A. Lovell, Timothy O’Brien, Hannah Ouellette, Angela E. Strout, Sangerville: Jessica A. Willis, Shapleigh: Brad A. Thibodeau, Sherman: Hannah E. Kyllonen, Skowhegan: Sarah L. Bolduc, South Berwick: Kathleen Jacobitz, Andrew L. Kraft, South Burlington(VT): Katherine R. Possiel, South China: Madison Boynton, Steep Falls: Jennifer A. Hotham, Strong: Serena A. Howard, Sumner: Margaret R. Bragg, Grace A. Perron, Tamworth(NH): Jeffrey R. Palmer, Tenants Harbor: Crystal N. Waters, Topsham: Julia D. Levesque, Sara McManus, Turner: Nathanael J. Bowmaster, Sintija G. Cornelio, Hailey R. Holbrook, Elizabeth A. Labonte, Katherine Q. Manchester, Samuel P. McGray, Taylor A. White, Nicholas A. Withee, Vassalboro: Hailey B. Longfellow, Waldoboro: Sandra Lynde, Wales: Sadie A. Pinard, Waterford: Marian R. Lawler, Wayne: Skyler C. Boucher, West Gardiner: Aurora Franks, Westbrook: Jaedyn B. Smith, Wilton: Jasmine S. Dyment, Asha T. Floyd, Olivia P. Noyes, Windham: Logan J. Douglas, Samuel P. Hebert, Lucas C. Howard, Winthrop: Morgan J. Caron.

Honors

Addison: Michcala G. Hills, Andover: Jennifer L. Merrill, Auburn: Sheena J. Burgess, Cassidy R. Cormier, Kathleen M. Fogarty, Patrick R. Fogarty, Jesse R. Hammond, Kevin F. Haskell, Mariel A. Houston, Abeer M. Jashaami, Jenney L. Klemetson, Cullen R. Latham, Aimee Lavoie, Michael Ndombi, Claire M. Priola, Jenna H. Provencher, Seham M. Salah, Rose L. Saucier, Melissa Shea, Damyon Turcotte, Ashley M. Woodruff, Augusta: Meghann Bolduc, Devin Leonard, Kenneth Zahner, Bath: Valerie A. Lee, Brewer: Alan J. Venable, Brunswick: Garland A. Ballard, Courtney A. LaChapelle, Morgan Plourde, Buckfield: Bridget L. Lachance, Camden: Krista M. Murphy, Edmund J. Waters, Canton: Tracy L. Heintz, Coleen Heiser, Grace I. Timberlake, Clinton: Summer Grenier, Dixfield: Meagan P. Foreman, Kimberly K. Ricciardi, Durham: Devin Garneau, Elizabeth M. Smith, Fayette: Matthew S. Chalmers, Gorham: Noah F. Bird, Tanner W. Garand, Fernando Melo, Greene: Brittany D. Bays, Eli J. Christman, Sarah Pierce, Jay: Faith M. Farnum, Gretchen E. Krout, Kennebunk: Camron J. Martin, Lebanon: Emily Sanfacon, Leeds: Christy D. Andrades, Lewiston: Ayan S. Abukar, Muno A. Ahmed, Safa B. Ali, Nooralain Almasoodi, Cameron M. Breakfield, Isaac M. Escobar, Sarah D. Greaton, Lewiston: Chantelle M. Hay, Jamat H. Ibrahim, Mouna A. Ismail, Dylon E. Jackson, Patience T. Kasongo, Prudence Mabaya, Elie D. Masikini, Mbanza G. Nienguesso, Flora Nishimwe, Ngoie Nsenga, Vivian Pham, Olivia L. Randall, Manuel Santiago, Stephen S. Shaw, Matthew A. Speaker, Ethan M. Weiss, Sara L. Wilson, Liberty: Maleah Chadwick, Limington: Cheyanne J. Knox-Benner, Lisbon: Taylor E. Ducharme, Kurt J. Gagnon, Tina M. Judd, Ivy R. Morris, Branden A. Pease, Lisbon Falls: Richard Hall, Litchfield: Megan D. Bateman, Alexander J. Hilton, Livermore: Robin L. Staples, Mechanic Falls: Catina Brooks, Kendra M. Mitchell, Mexico: Skyler A. Bradeen, Middletown(DE): Danielle C. DuBois, Minot: Joshua D. Chessey, Kaile L. Leighton, Kelly E. Stevens, Monmouth: Abby M. Ferland, Naples: Rachel J. Cebra, Connor M. Perfetto, New Gloucester: Lydia E. Espling, Kayla L. Mockler, Otisfield: Tracey L. Coburn, Oxford: Isabella A. Iadarola, Alison M. Kane, Pemaquid: Brittany Ciccketti, Peru: Cassandra E. Glynn, Phillips: Joshua M. Cox, Poland: Hunter B. Dufault, Mackenzie P. Pelletier, Portland: Pamela Nyota, Raymond: Allison M. Thompson, Rumford: Marcie L. Hartzell, Sabattus: Cole J. Gagne, Michael L. Sasseville, Jacqueline M. Schmitz, Sherman: Brianna Landry, Skowhegan: Patrick M. French-McQuilkin, Somersworth(NH): Serena K. Nalley, South Paris: Gabrielle L. Akers, SOUTH PARIS: Michael F. Balcom, South Paris: Kaitlyn A. Jewett, South Paris: Nicholas Page, South Portland: Lin J. Malungisa, Springvale: Micheal S. Baker, Sumner: Wisteria S. Dunham, Topsham: Bryan A. Hall, Alison W. Harding, Turner: Hannah R. Chouinard, Casey A. Fitzpatrick, Emily A. Gaudreau, Morgan R. Proctor, Benjamin R. Simpson, Alex E. Tedesco, Aaliyah M. Trask, Wales: Taylor P. Moore, Winslow: Thomas C. Rainey, Winthrop: Marc Chamberlain, Jonathan R. Gilbert, Bryan Tavary.

No-Cost Precision Machining Training Academy offered by CMCC

Auburn, Maine (April 22, 2021) – The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is offering a free Precision Machining Training Academy with paid on-site work experiences, with an anticipated training schedule running May 24, 2021 – August 31, 2021. The deadline to register is May 7, 2021. Interested candidates may register here. 

Valued at nearly $10,000 in free training, plus wages earned through the worksite, the 12-week Precision Machining Training Academy follows an earn-while-you-learn learn model. Qualified participants will gain paid work experiences with employer partners at $12.15 per hour. Participants hired by employer partners after the program will earn higher wages and receive up to a $1,000 hiring bonus. Employer partners include ABB in Auburn, Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, Grover Precision in Oxford, Maine Machine Products in South Paris, and Nichols Portland.  

Held in CMCC’s state-of-the-art Gene Haas Precision Machining Technology Center and online, the Precision Machining Technology Academy provides participants with the fundamentals and knowledge for entry-level precision machining employment opportunities. Courses include WorkReady Skills; Blueprint Reading and Inspection; CNC Lathe I & II; CNC Milling I & II; and OSHA-10 General Industry. Successful completers will earn a micro-credential or digital badge in each of the instructional topics and may apply their digital badges as seven credits towards an Associate Degree in CMCC’s Precision Machining Technology program. 

Support services, such as travel and childcare, may also be available to eligible candidates. COVID-19 protocols are in place to ensure the safety of participants and their surroundings. 

Participant Requirements: 

• At least 18 years of age. 
• High school diploma, GED, or HiSet. 
• U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work in the U.S. 
• Unemployed or underemployed. 
• Work experience opportunities are based on the hiring requirements for each employer. 

This training is being offered in partnership with the Maine Quality Center; Community Concepts, Inc.; Eastern Maine Development Corporation; Lewiston Adult Education and the Lewiston CareerCenter. For more information or to register or about qualifications, please contact Central Maine Community College’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development at workforcedevelopment@cmcc.edu or 207-755-5280. 

About Central Maine Community College 

Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities by offering career and technical education; education for transfer to the baccalaureate level; and services to support economic development and community vitality. www.cmcc.edu. CMCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please visit www.cmcc.edu/eeoc or call the Office of Human Resources at (207) 755-5396. 

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