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Central Maine Community College announces expansion with new Public Service Simulation Center, and launch of Conservation Law Enforcement and Social Sciences Programs

Auburn, Maine (April 14, 2021) – As expanded academic, athletic and campus life returns to Central Maine Community College (CMCC) this fall, students will be greeted with a new building – the Public Service Simulation Center overlooking Lake Auburn. Students will also have an opportunity to enroll in a new Conservation Law Enforcement or Social Sciences program.

Public Service Simulation Center

At nearly 4,500 sq. ft, the new Public Service Simulation Center will be a dynamic multi-program training facility for students in Conservation Law Enforcement; Forensic Science; Justice Studies; Criminal Justice; Police Operations; and Social Sciences. Students in these programs will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world training in a human-first approach to help individuals in the communities they serve after graduation. Through the Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges, the Public Service Simulation Center is funded in part by The Davis Family Foundation, a public charitable foundation established to support educational, medical and cultural/arts organizations located primarily in Maine. The Foundation has provided more than $63.5 million in grants since its grantmaking activities began in 1986.

The facility will house a dual-bay garage, briefing room, simulation room, scenario prep room, classroom, control room and changing/restroom area. Utilizing moveable walls, the facility will allow instructors to adapt the environment to maximize training experiences. In addition to using the facility to train CMCC students, local public service agencies will access the space for employee training and development.

Matt Tifft, chair of the Public Service and Social Science department, said he and the other department instructors are looking forward to utilizing the new facility to provide students with real-life skills, allowing them to remain confident and calm in the field. “Our focus is on communication and de-escalation, safe restraint methods and crisis intervention training as our students will work with vulnerable populations, including the mentally ill. When students graduate, they will have many higher-level skills, including the ability to identify indicators of aggression and to employ methods designed to achieve a peaceful resolution.”

“The innovation for these new academic programs and learning spaces is the result of the passion from the faculty in our Public Service and Social Sciences department,” notes CMCC Interim President Betsy Libby. “They are well connected to their professional colleagues across the state and continue to create opportunities to meet Maine’s workforce needs.”

“The curriculum is developed by the faculty based on their real-world experiences in public service careers, with many of the adjunct faculty currently employed full-time in the field,” said Tifft. He notes faculty experience includes positions with the State Police Major Crimes Unit, death investigator with the Maine Medical Examiner’s office, former district attorney, lieutenant with the Auburn Police Department, game warden with the Maine Warden Service, state and local law enforcement officials, and clinical counselors.

New Conservation Law Enforcement Program

In partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), Conservation Law Enforcement – available as a two-year degree or one-year certificate – provides students with the fundamental knowledge to pursue careers involving natural resources protection, management of wildlife resources and the enforcement of laws governing these resources. By combining biological principles with law enforcement practice and theory, students will graduate with a background in criminal justice, natural resource law, wildlife and land conservation.

Libby sees a unique opportunity for CMCC and WCCC to share resources, benefiting students with increased offerings. “Students can complete the entire Conservation Law Enforcement program through CMCC, or take advantage of options at WCCC like a course providing a wilderness first responder certification and other activities exposing students to the natural resources of Downeast Maine.”

Graduates of the program will help meet the need of Maine-based, environment-focused law enforcement agencies. Colonel Jay Carroll of Maine Marine Patrol says, “Recruitment remains a high priority for our agency, and programs like this one provide a target audience for our recruiting efforts.”

New Social Sciences Program

The new Associate in Arts degree in Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary program examining the study of human behavior, combining approaches from psychology, sociology, natural science, cultural and organizational studies as a foundation for transfer to a four-year college or university. Students in the Social Sciences program will take courses in public policy, ethics, issues in diversity, anthropology and more.

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. Please visit www.cmcc.edu/eeoc or call the Office of Human Resources at (207) 755-5396.

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Central Maine Community College and Southern New Hampshire University Launch Fifteen Articulation Agreements

Auburn, ME – Central Maine Community College (CMCC) has partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), the largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in the country, on over a dozen articulation agreements, allowing CMCC graduates to seamlessly transfer into an online baccalaureate degree program at SNHU.

Through the agreements, CMCC graduates who earn an associate degree in business administration and management, business administration and management transfer, graphic communications, medical assistant, physical fitness specialist, criminal justice, human services, and nursing will be able to transfer up to 90 credits to be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at SNHU.

“We’re excited to have these new articulation agreements with SNHU, continuing our long-standing relationship with one of the nation’s leading online degree institutions,” says Liz Oken, CMCC’s director of placement and transfer services. “These transfer agreements link CMCC’s associate degree programs to SNHU bachelor’s degree programs. In some cases, students can take additional CMCC courses beyond the associate’s degree to maximize their transfer credits while decreasing the overall cost of their bachelor’s degree.”

Under the terms of the agreement, CMCC alumni, employees, and immediate family members – spouses, domestic partners, children, siblings, and parents – will receive a 10 percent tuition reduction at SNHU. SNHU will also waive application fees and will cover the cost to order a student’s official transcripts, making the transfer to SNHU as seamless as possible.

“At SNHU, we partner with a number of community colleges across the country to help students seamlessly transfer their credits, and we’re proud to partner with Central Maine Community College,” said Jennifer Batchelor, interim senior vice president of global campus, SNHU. “Our hope is that these new degree pathways will help hundreds of Central Maine Community College graduates on the path to their bachelor’s degree.”

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. Learn more at www.cmcc.edu.

About Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 88-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 150,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the “Most Innovative” regional university by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.

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Benjamin Simpson Earns American Culinary Federation Scholarship

The Central Maine Community College Education Foundation (CM Foundation) and the Maine Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are proud to announce Benjamin Simpson of Turner, Maine as the first recipient of a $500 ACF endowed scholarship at Central Maine Community College (CMCC).

A second-year student, Benjamin is on track to earn his Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts in May 2021, and hopes to work for a bakery well-known in his hometown.

“Words aren’t enough to express my gratitude, especially with COVID-19…it felt great being able to help [my family] when the going got rough,” says Benjamin. “This scholarship has been able to help me afford my housing and definitely took a weight off of my shoulders.”

In November of 2020, ACF presented a check for over $10,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund with the CM Foundation. This scholarship directly benefits Culinary and Restaurant Management students at CMCC.

“The endowed scholarship through the Maine Chapter of the American Culinary Foundation enables students the chance to overcome barriers, allowing them to pursue their love of cooking and baking,” says Austin Perreault, chair of the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management programs at CMCC. “We feel very thankful for their dedication and support.”

Central Maine Community College Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation

Central Maine Community College announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation.

The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, 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 response set and government/agency public data sources, within a logic-based scoring assessment. We measure 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.

“Veterans and active-duty military personnel making the transition to college life often face many challenges. CMCC respects the sacrifices they and their families have made, and we work hard to provide a supportive and welcoming environment to them,” says John Bowie, school certifying official for veterans at CMCC. “We seek to make the transition to college as seamless as possible for them. We are honored to receive the Military Friendly designation again.”

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to consistently evolve and invest in their programs. Schools who achieve designation show true commitment and dedication in their efforts. Our standards assist schools by providing a benchmark that promotes positive educational outcomes, resources, and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community.” says Kayla Lopez, national director of military partnerships for Military Friendly®

For more information about Central Maine Community College’s student veteran programs, visit https://www.cmcc.edu/veterans.

About Military Friendly® Schools

The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

Free Four-Course Precision Machining Fundamentals Program

What: Free Four-Course Precision Machining Fundamentals Program
Cost: FREE
Anticipated Training Schedule: February 2021 – July 2021
Registration Deadline: February 11, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
How to Register: For more information or to register email workforcedevelopment@cmcc.edu or call (207) 755-5280.

The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College, in partnership with the Maine Quality Center, is offering a free, 100% online, Precision Machining Training Fundamentals program to qualified candidates. Participants who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to apply to the CMCC Precision Machining Technology Associate Degree program.

This four-course program is designed to provide participants with the basic fundamentals and knowledge needed to be considered for entry-level precision machining employment opportunities. Students will take courses in Shop Math, Blueprint Reading and Sketching, CNC Milling Programming, and CNC Lathe Programming. Sim software will be utilized for the CNC Milling and CNC Lathe programming classes.

Qualified candidates must be:

• 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma/GED/HiSET;
• eligible to work in the U.S. by the completion of the training program;
• work ready prior to taking the training program, and;
• able to access a computer with a camera and high-speed internet capability (Zoom classes and simulation labs) and have access to email.

CMCC Welcomes New Employees

Central Maine Community College welcomes new employees in finance, CMCC’s Center for Workforce and Professional Development, Building Construction Technology program, and the TRIO grant.

Allie Johnson

Allie Johnson has been hired as the associate dean of Finance and General Services. Johnson comes to CMCC after seven years at CIEE in senior operations and five years at Norway Savings Bank in financial services. She holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Southern Maine and an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University. Johnson also holds all Maine insurance licenses and a Maine Producer license.

Tim Sardano

Tim Sardano joins CMCC’s Center for Workforce and Professional Development as a workforce program specialist. Previously a deputy communications director with the State of Maine Department of Labor and a communications consultant/contractor in the private sector, Sardano has held various marketing and project management roles since 2003, including communications, special projects, and an analyst. He holds a BA in Communications and Journalism from Saint John Fisher College.

Peter Coffin

With over 20 years of experience, Peter Coffin joins the Building Construction Technology program as a full-time instructor. Coffin was previously the property manager at Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead. He holds an A.A. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Physical Science from Northern Arizona University.

Chris Thoma

Chris Thoma joins the TRIO program full-time as the tutor coordinator. A well-loved adjunct math instructor at CMCC since 2017, Thoma was presented with the 2019 Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year award. He has tutored in both the Math Science Center and TRIO since 2017. Previously, Thoma was an assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served in the United States Army. He brings a strong sense of organization, high energy, and a caring attitude to CMCC’s students.

Suzanne Hamilton

Suzanne Hamilton has been hired as a retention and transfer advisor for the TRIO program. Hamilton was previously at the University of Utah as an academic student support advisor for their football program. She has also provided academic support for the athletics programs at Old Dominion University. Hamilton holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Pennsylvania State University, and a master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tatiana Pullen

Tatiana Pullen joins the TRIO program as a retention and transfer advisor. Originally from Brazil, Pullen comes from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL, with over fourteen years in higher education. Pullen brings experience in coordinating tutoring & testing services, dual enrollment programs, and academic advising. She is also an alumnus of St. Thomas University, having earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from there.

CMCC Announces Retirements of Four Long-Time College Employees

Auburn, ME – With over 75 cumulative years teaching and helping to see the college through decades of growth, CMCC announces the retirement of Ray Masse, Roger Philippon, Lester Ordway, and Don Varney.

Ray Masse

For 38 years, starting as a groundskeeper, Ray Masse oversaw and helped create the beautiful lakeside campus CMCC is today. When he became the head of facilities, Masse wanted his employees to succeed – so he first focused on better equipment to do the job safely and more efficiently. Says Dan Graham, Masse’s successor, “Because of things like that, we can get by with a smaller crew and still maintain a beautiful campus.”

Ray was part of every small job, renovation, and new building project for nearly 40 years – overseeing the modernization of the campus. Whether fixing a desk or spending hours “…writing bids, contacting vendors, and ordering supplies…no job was ever too big or too small for Ray to help with,” says Dan. His institutional knowledge went deep. “He has forgotten more than most people will ever know about our campus.”

Throughout all of this, he maintained a friendly, open, and humble attitude. With an outgoing and friendly personality, Masse knew everybody by name and everybody knew him – both on and off-campus. “His crew respected him greatly and would do anything he asked,” says Dan. “There have been countless vendors that have already mentioned how much they will miss him.”

Roger Philippon

Philippon came to CMCC in 2006 after working at St. Joseph’s College in Standish and University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. As dean of planning and public affairs, Philippon directed institutional assessment and research efforts; led the development and implementation of the college’s strategic plans; managed federal grants and served as accreditation liaison officer; directed community, legislative, and media relations and college marketing efforts; and served as executive director of the CM Education Foundation. Long active in his community, Philippon is a former member of the Lewiston City Council and currently serves on the Lewiston Finance Committee. He is also a member of the L-A Metro Chamber of Commerce, the L-A Rotary Club, and the Maine Public Relations Council. Philippon holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Maine and a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Southern Maine. He and his wife Celeste live in Lewiston and devote much time and energy to the L-A Community Little Theater. They have a son Joseph, a detective with the Lewiston Police Department, and two grandsons.

Heather Seymour, director of marketing and communications, says of Roger, “For over eight years we worked hand-in-hand. He was a mentor and a sounding board. His institutional knowledge; compassion; and humor will be missed.”

Lester Ordway

Lester Ordway started in the Automotive Program at CMCC in 1997 as part of the Ford ASSET program. As a primary recruiter for the program, Lester spent many days meeting students and visiting high schools, many of who came to CMCC. Matt Walsh, chair of the Automotive Program, says Ordway was responsible for growing the program to what it is now, doubling the program in 2003. “We used to start a cohort of Asset students every other year,” said Walsh. “After that we began starting each fall.”

“Lester’s biggest contribution was often his interactions with students. He had sort of a fatherly relationship with a lot of the students,” commented Matt. “They would listen to him even when they didn’t want to, and he was a good ear when they needed it. Whether they were overwhelmed with classes, having too much fun outside of class, or homesick he was really good at helping them through it.”

Not only did Ordway have a significant role in running the Ford/AAA auto skills competition – awarding high school automotive students with scholarships to attend college – he also ran the ME/NH/VT contests and contributed to the finals for the past ten years.

In 2015, Ordway became a Representative for House District 23. He was re-elected in 2020. In his capacity as Representative, Ordway serves on the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee, and the Leaves of Absence Committee. Ordway lives in Standish and has four children and four grandchildren he looks forward to spending time with.

Don Varney

Don Varney spent a decade at CMCC creating a thriving Building Construction Technology department. A creative and energetic leader, and inspiring teacher, Varney turned the lab into a modern learning center with redesigned curriculum to focus on student-first learning. In 2013, he was presented with the Faculty Member of the Year award.

A graduate of CMCC, Varney earned a baccalaureate degree in applied technical education at USM and is certified as a Building Analyst Professional. With over 30 years of experience in the construction field, and working closely with his program advisory board, he created class content changes to enhance work-ready knowledge and skills, including adding building science and international residential code to the curriculum. Don also created a vibrant concurrent course, collaborating with instructors at secondary regional technical centers and strengthening ties through shared values.

Finally, he spearheaded the creation of the Building Construction Jobsite Program. A joint effort of CMCC and residential and commercial companies, this two-year program provides students with alternating classroom and laboratory training with paid, on-the-job experience. Varney’s expertise and changes in the Building Construction Technology department will be fostered and continued through the College; his successor as program chair, Curry Caputo; and other program instructors.

CMCC Fall 2020 Dean’s List Announced

Interim President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 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

Auburn: Casey E. Blais, Dylan R. Campbell, Jared Doyle, Kathleen M. Fogarty, Rachael A. Frey, Eric M. Gimbel, Larissa J. Martin, Kirsten Mazur, Jason McCarthy, Violet K. Mikita, Kyle R. Mooney, Emma Pelletier, Joshua H. Pelletier, Kassi L. Ronan, Emma Samson, Biddeford: Angela Robinson, Bingham: Lisa J. Miller, Bowdoin: Mackenzie W. Negley, Jennifer A. Rioux, Cynthia J. Swiger, Bridgton: Aparna R. Dettling, Brunswick: Micaela D. Ashby, Malcolm Aube, Garland A. Ballard, Noah E. Greene, Thomas Pickett, Bryant Pond: Todd Hussey, Buckfield: Lou Pease, Meagan L. Strout, Buxton: Mark E. McShane, Camden: Melissa T. Compton, Casco: Melissa A. Teer, Dixfield: Alexis R. Holman, Nicole Whitman, Dresden: Allison Jardine, Durham: Valerie L. St. Pierre, East Andover: Selena B. Cintron, Edgecomb: Joshua M. Kramley, Farmington: Kayla L. Allen, Farmington Falls: Christen R. Akers, Fryeburg: Kyle M. Johnston, Gardiner: Eliana Brown, Asia M. DiBenedetti, Anna P. Stokes, Gray: Chelsea E. Fournier, Kathleen Hughes, Greene: Issabell Brockett, Angela G. Cafarelli, Christina A. Giddinge, Maurice W. Longtin, Zackery B. Morin, Brooke Nadeau, Greenwood: Elizabeth M. McLeod, Hallowell: Matthew M. Albert, Harpswell: Ashley N. Lauze, Hartford: Katie Gallagher, Aaron J. Cowell, Jackman: Jakob W. Rivas, Jay: Sophia E. Moreau, Cody R. York, Kingfield: Ashlyn C. Sorel, Leeds: Tessa A. Benson, Nathan A. Rousseau, Lewiston: Zahrah A. Abobakr, Aicha A. Ali, Nooralain Almasoodi, Emily M. Baum, Chantal J. Bernier, Katherine L. Bilodeau, Christina Bishop-Brown, Seth D. Boucher, Megan E. Brown, Heather L. Budesheim, Basilio L. Charlett, Alexis R. Cunan, Sahro M. Dakane, Valerie E. Denis-Atkins, Matthew L. Desrosiers, Luis A. Dias, Calvin D. Dundore, Morgan M. Epinette, Maggie J. Ferland, Elizabeth Fundis, Asma A. Hassan, Deka H. Ibrahim, Mouna A. Ismail, Christopher T. Jillette, Michelle LaChance, Peyton A. Latham, Kaylee M. LaVoie, Kevin Long, Isaac A. Madore, Jamie McDowell, Jason P. McElravy, Gabrielle J. Mirick, Jacob Mouser, Edho K. Mukendi, Catherine A. Putnam, Fozia A. Robleh, Emily M. Schmidt, Donna M. Sehl, Clinton V. Sherwood, Kali D. Voss, Alexander D. Wilder, Lisbon: Michael R. Lauter, Alexander T. Rodriguez, Christa M. Shane, Lisbon Falls: Jeramy A. Lord, Patricia B. Murray, Alexandra A. Sult, Litchfield: Megan D. Bateman, Kate M. McPherson, Ethan A. Mousseau, Livermore: Thomas A. Espeaignnette, Beth A. Johnson, Nelai Lobozzo, Katherine R. Possiel, Michael D. Staples, Mechanic Falls: Savannah L. Albert, Hannah N. Woznicki, Mexico: Kierstyn R. Lyons, Minot: Isabella J. Pray, Hannah R. Royle, Makenna I. Verrill, Monmouth: Cheri C. Bickford, Mariah P. Herr, Naples: Vincent M. Perfetto, Kathryne A. Wilcox, New Gloucester: Garrett C. Argraves, Stephanie M. Northrup, Kayla M. Ray, New Sharon: Robert P. Blethen, Colton S. Nason, Niantic(CT): Yuliya Chohan, North Woodstock(NH): Alexis D. Parker, Norway: Joshua D. Adams, Mikalia Davis, Abigail V. Gracer, Heather Ilsley, Devarae L. Plante-Gurney, Oxford: Julie A. Dionne, Ty P. Heaward, Aaron C. Hodgdon, Maria T. Lundberg, Stephanie J. Spears, Beth M. Verrill, Peoria(AZ): Gloria Ndayishimiye, Peru: James Gronewold, Othniel D. Kroger, Chelsea M. McLain, Poland: Cheyenne G. Bell, Monique J. Collins, Justin M. Jarvis, Portland: Susan Shaw, Hayden R. Sprague, Presque Isle: George H. Brigham, Richmond: Nicholas Adams, Rochester(NH): Vanessa J. Chasse, Rumford: Sebastian Z. Weston, Sabattus: Alexis G. Banks, Heather D. Cote, Darrel E. Daley, Alicia P. Doyle, Mariah J. Easler, Christine L. Guerette, Rachel A. Lovell, Joshua M. Morin, Shyann R. Pessant, Connor A. Pickett, Saco: Michelle L. Dunnivant, Jacob Frankel, South Paris: Matthew J. Albano, Jordan N. Burns, Raoul L. Marston-Connell, South Portland: Zoe E. Lamoureux, Steep Falls: Jennifer A. Hotham, Tenants Harbor: Crystal N. Waters, Topsham: Alison W. Harding, Kelly J. Lavallee, Jessica Parks, Turner: Erik J. Dennis, Kaitlyn S. Gilbert, Alex E. Tedesco, Vienna: Bethany S. Ellis, Shaina D. Ellis, Waldoboro: Sandra Lynde, Wales: Rebekah A. Kropp, Abigail R. Nadeau, Sadie A. Pinard, Washington: Taylor J. Pierpont, West Bethel: Amy L. Hanscom, West Paris: Eli Hamilton, Wilton: Marshall Doyon, Star Thibodeau, Sue A. Turbide, Windham: Melissa M. Dlugos, Winthrop: Emma J. Gay, Natasha Heath, Woolwich: Andrew T. Blake, Yarmouth: Marissa K. Dodge

High Honors

Albion: Meghann Bolduc, Attleboro(MA): Ilea Calverley, Auburn: Stacey L. Bernier, Victoria A. Cromwell, Madeline G. Duff, Katie L. Farrell, Devon W. Fournier, Jenna Greer, Jesse R. Hammond, Sarah R. Johnson, Jenney L. Klemetson, David G. Lowe, Evan R. Mancini, Ganan R. Mancini, Abdullahi A. Moallim, Kaleigh A. Moreau, Tabitha M. Patriquin, Syrena M. Piper, Claire M. Priola, Chelsey Provencher, Mackenzie M. Rodrigue, Dean Rollins, Justin D. Theriault, Damieka Wallace, Robin A. Woodard, Augusta: Emma Shults, Brittany R. Yeaton, Baltimore(MD): Rachel M. Scollon, Bath: Katharine G. Diamond, Caela M. Seeley, Bethel: Thomas A. Coolidge, Bowdoinham: Mason B. Blodgett, Bridgton: Haley R. Fernald, Rachael J. Sawyer, Brunswick: Kelsey L. Spearin, Bryant Pond: Payton R. Abbott, Jeffrey F. Campbell, Camden: Miranda M. Kelly, Krista M. Murphy, Canton: Coleen Heiser, Casco: Angelique J. Breton, Chesterville: Caitlin M. Tibbetts, Dixfield: Patricia A. Benson, Devon A. Fletcher, Hunter D. Hutchins, Kimberly K. Ricciardi, Durham: Devin Garneau, Noah R. Koenig, Lauren M. Larrabee, Farmington: Amy C. Keene, Fayette: Michael F. Chalmers, Gray: Kristen R. Laliberty, Greene: Jim R. LaFlamme, Colleen J. Mathieu, Keri A. Turgeon, Hallowell: Sara K. Campbell, Harrison: Drew Dyer, Ryan M. Guptill, Hartford: Shane St Pierre, Robin M. Thoma, Hebron: Danielle L. Morin, Jackman: Riley J. Nadeau, Jay: Gale Brackett, Brett L. Hunt, Bradine L. Robbins, Kennebunk: Francis J. Canniff, Kingfield: Megan E. Sorel, Leeds: Christy D. Andrades, Randi-Anne Langelier, Robert J. Trujillo, Lewiston: Istahil O. Abdi, Alexander Agostino, Hani H. Ali, Nathan Bilodeau, Jennifer L. Buck, Robert C. Dostie, Rick Doucette, Adrien Fundis, Tracy J. Gagnon, Kayla M. Girardin, Jaedyn A. Gousse, Mohamed I. Hassan, Jamat H. Ibrahim, Mohamud Ibrahim, Omar H. Ibrahim, Dylon E. Jackson, Kenneth G. Jimenez, Anne Daniel Cha M. Kalau, Kenzie N. Langley, Dylan T. Latham, Veronica McVille, Tiffani M. Mercado, McKenna D. Muldoon, Erin Myers, Ryan J. Paione, Azenaide L. Pedro, Tamara Pinkham, Nicholas N. Powers, Jill C. Rockwell, Isalita C. Seixas, Brenda M. Smith, Megan Theriault, Samantha J. Wilder, Dalton L. Wing, Limington: Cheyanne J. Knox-Benner, Lisbon: Kurt J. Gagnon, Ivy R. Morris, Jessica J. Nye, Lori A. St Pierre, Lisbon Falls: Brittany M. Goodwin, Matthew A. McPhee, Tiffany A. Swiger, Litchfield: James M. Heath, Livermore: Robin L. Staples, Livermore Falls: Shawn M. Rainha, Lovell: Madeline V. Darling, Manchester: Cassandra A. Fraser, Mechanic Falls: Emily R. Elliott, Alexandria M. Shaw, Minot: Mikayla M. Jackson, Autumn S. Pomerleau, Kelly E. Stevens, Ethan R. Tardif, Monmouth: Corey D. Armstrong, Naples: William A. Lidston, New Gloucester: Joshua J. Bragdon, Andrew W. Dyke, Kyleigh R. Ouellette, Kimberly A. Pauley, Talia Tims, Norridgewock: Lisa Hunt, North Monmouth: Kaitlyn Hayes, Ocala(FL): Corey E. David, Old Town: Taylor R. Grimes, Orono: Monica Sok, Orrs Island: Shannon Mccabe, Oxford: Dylan T. Cobbett, Lance Dorval, Emilyann E. Drumm, Pemaquid: Brittany Ciccketti, Poland: Noah J. Anderson, Isaac E. Austin, Lori A. Cloutier, Beth W. Crosby, Hunter B. Dufault, Riley R. Lavoie, Jason McFarland, Raymond: Christian A. Lessard, Rumford: Audrey J. Cox, Marcie L. Hartzell, Taylor J. Henry, Sydney J. Petrie, Sabattus: Daniel J. Aiken, Megan R. Alexander, Evan R. Boston, Amanda R. Breton, Julia M. Noel, Chloe R. Pinard, Cheyenne H. Ryder, Searsport: Dallas J. Culver-Kroening, Skowhegan: Sarah L. Bolduc, Somersworth(NH): Serena K. Nalley, South Paris: Nicholas Page, Cory J. Smith, Strong: Serena A. Howard, Sumner: Grace A. Perron, Tamworth(NH): Jeffrey R. Palmer, Topsham: Sara McManus, Brigham C. St Pierre, Turner: Hannah R. Chouinard, Emily A. Gaudreau, Hailey R. Holbrook, Heather L. Lagueux, Samuel P. McGray, Samantha M. Roy, Benjamin R. Simpson, Waldoboro: Cassandra J. Smeltzer, Wales: Brianna L. Leclair, Cohen M. Storer-Donnell, Warren: Julie A. Rogers, Wayne: Skyler C. Boucher, West Paris: Cheyanne C. Henderson, Katelyn J. Wilson, Westbrook: Jaedyn B. Smith, Whitefield: Rebecca Ackerson, Wilton: Asha T. Floyd, Abigail K. Penney, Windham: Logan J. Douglas, Robert J. Verdini, Windsor: Tori R. Grasse, Winthrop: Marc Chamberlain, Andrew R. Frost, Haley R. Nichols, Wiscasset: Gage D. Hesseltine, Yarmouth: Erik Canfield

Honors

Arlington(VA): Erika L. Munoz, Auburn: Sonya L. Caron, Jasmine S. Dyment, Benjamin J. Feldman, Amy Herrick, Mariel A. Houston, Kristy-Ann M. Jensen, Aaron T. Johnson, Christopher J. Kent, Jessica L. Osmolski, Melissa Shea, Gavin R. Toussaint, Damyon Turcotte, Daina L. Walko, Corey J. Wiers, Augusta: Morgan M. Bergeron, Drew Drinkwater, Stephen S. Shaw, Kenneth Zahner, Bath: Bailey B. Hartill, Kimberly J. Henigan, Belgrade: Nicolas G. Fontaine, Bethel: Brian F. Lenberg, Boothbay: Heather M. Rego, Bowdoinham: Katherine Bernier, Brownfield: Joshua E. Frye, Brunswick: Ashley E. Arndt, Morgan Plourde, Bryant Pond: Jaylee E. Bean, Russell C. Cushman, Canton: Grace I. Timberlake, Casco: Sierra O. Wyman, Corinth: Ashley M. White, Durham: Katelyn M. Rioux, Elizabeth M. Smith, East Wilton: Russell Prescott, Eliot: Amanda-Rae White, Falmouth: Brittany S. Grover, Katarina Keller, Fort Fairfield: Lori A. Churchill, Franklin(MA): Alivia F. Chappie, Gorham: Mona O. Abobaker, Tyler R. Weeks, Gray: Sydney M. Boynton, Ashley Dall, Ashley N. Jordan, Cody Pepin, Greene: Eli J. Christman, Danya D. Cummings, Ashley S. Keenan, Jacob D. LaFontaine, Sarah Pierce, Adrianna M. Prosser, Colton J. Santomango, Hardwick(VT): Anthony W. Bellavance, Hartford: Anthony P. Gray, Hebron: Mason E. Harris, Jay: Faith M. Farnum, Ersula H. Steward, Felicia L. Stone, Lebanon: Emily Sanfacon, Leeds: Melissa S. Harnden, Rebecca Paul, Lewiston: Hadithi A. Abdulle, Daniela D. Alves, Leo Anderson, Cassady E. Bussiere, Geny Cabral, Devon Cady, Julia H. Chabot, Linda A. Churchill, Haylee J. Cunningham, Markus W. Davis, Orena T. Davis, Rachel L. Jackson, Martin K. Kiende, Luzizila Kileke, Katana A. Langlais, Abdirahman S. Mohamud, Flora Nishimwe, Ngoie Nsenga, Morghan P. Parent, Wesley Ruede, Noah S. Russell, Rose L. Saucier, Abagail A. Stevens, Sarah R. Stone, Jordan L. Strout, Connor J. Sullivan, Travis M. Terrell, Madison L. Thistlewaite, Joshua Uwimana, Carol L. White, Heather L. Williams, Sara L. Wilson, Kevin Zhao, Lisbon: Tia A. Weeks, Lisbon Falls: Michelle A. Doherty, Danika L. Wight, Litchfield: Michael P. Huntington, Evan L. Lovering, Pauline E. Nelson, Litchfield(NH): Trevor M. Roche, Livermore Falls: Samara J. Anderson, Mechanic Falls: Catina Brooks, Mexico: Skyler A. Bradeen, Middletown(DE): Danielle C. DuBois, Milton Twp: Melody J. Pratt, Minot: Paige N. Chase, Shelby M. LaFrinea, Kaile L. Leighton, Samuel J. Negron, Monmouth: Abby M. Ferland, N Monmouth: Amber R. Michaud, New Gloucester: Tasia R. Carll, Emily R. Schlisner, Newcastle: Erik A. Harvey, Nobleboro: Abbie Healey, Norridgewock: Megan M. Blaisdell, North Monmouth: Brittany N. Roberts, North Yarmouth: Owen R. McCarthy, Norway: Alex D. Alden, Linda L. Cleveland, Ashley A. Moulton, Oakland: Ilija Ivkovic, Orlando(FL): Javier A. Martinez, Parsonsfield: Abbigayle R. Chase, Peaks Island: Renee W. Dineen, Peru: Cassandra E. Glynn, Poland: Cooper S. Keene, Kirby T. Plummer, Port Clyde: Aaron S. Maxwell, Rumford: Hailey M. Chapman, Bryce N. Cormier, Meagan P. Foreman, Alisha R. Humphreys, Amy R. Marmanik, Sabattus: Richard Bessey, Ausborn L. Boston, Molly K. Flaherty, Alani L. Lindsay, Hannah Ouellette, Michael L. Sasseville, Angela E. Strout, Caleb M. Valliere, Saco: Olivia R. Gendron, Saint Johnsbury(VT): Lindsay M. Holbrook, Shapleigh: Brad A. Thibodeau, Skowhegan: Patrick M. French-McQuilkin, Kaitlyn Therriault, South Berwick: Andrew L. Kraft, South Paris: Gabrielle L. Akers, Michael F. Balcom, Dustin A. Casulli, Anastasia Creaser, Katerina A. Crowell, Theresa-Anne O. Doyon, South Portland: Santiago Patenaude, Sweden: Marie Blythe M. Cox, Turner: Nathanael J. Bowmaster, Kimberly E. Dionne, Julia Y. White, Nicholas A. Withee, Turner: Noah B. Withee, Vassalboro: Hailey B. Longfellow, Waterford: Brooke Allen, Marian R. Lawler, Weld: Caleb J. Hutchinson, Wells: Abigail M. Hanson, West Paris: Wyatt Ryder, West Poland: Megan J. DuBois, Whitefield: Mason G. Darveau, Windham: Heather Brake, Samuel P. Hebert, Lucas C. Howard, Winthrop: Taylor R. Beaucage, Morgan J. Caron, Nicole M. Somers

Maine Hardware Supports CMCC Program

CMCC Facilities Supervisor Dan Graham unloads a pallet as BCT department chair Don Varney and Tim Currier from Maine Hardware look on. Maine Hardware donated three pallets full of small hardware supplies to the BCT program at CMCC.

Maine Hardware of Portland, a hardware and home improvement store providing tools, fasteners, building supplies, and appliances, recently donated a large amount of small hardware supplies to the Building Construction Technology (BCT) program at Central Maine Community College (CMCC).

The BCT program at CMCC prepares students for successful employment in construction-related fields. Through a combination of classroom study, mock-ups, and live projects, students obtain hands-on experience and become broadly familiar with methods, standards, and codes commonly associated with the construction industry. The jobsite track provides students with alternating on-campus training with paid, on-the-job experience.

CMCC Nursing Program Earns Reaccreditation

Nursing students at work in the patient simulation lab at Central Maine Community College. The nursing program at the college recently earned reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation through 2028 to the associate degree in nursing program at Central Maine Community College (CMCC). The Commission took this action at its September 2020 meeting.

The purpose of the ACEN is to provide specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs located in the United States, U.S. Territories, and internationally. The monitoring of certificate, diploma, and degree offerings is tied closely to state examination and licensing rules and to the oversight of preparation for work in the profession.

Approximately 100 students are enrolled in the Nursing program at CMCC, which is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing. The program blends general education and nursing courses, hands-on instruction in simulation labs, and faculty-led clinical rotations at local healthcare affiliates. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse.