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CMCC Staffers Producing Respirator Masks

Information Support Specialist Kyle Fleming monitors one of the 3D printers at CMCC as it produces a plastic respirator mask.

Members of the Information Technology Services (IT) Department at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) are currently making respirator masks that could be donated to local health care providers. Made of plastic filament (from polyactic acid) and antimicrobial thermoplastic, the masks are costing only a few dollars each to produce.

The masks are being produced by the fully enclosed, industrial grade 3D printers located in CMCC’s 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing lab. The lab is often used by students in the Architectural and Civil Engineering program when they need to create three-dimensional objects.

Dean of IT Bob Boucher said he and his staff are working on a new design that may allow for printing a greater number of masks. Some of the masks might also be used by IT workers who will be handling laptops for student use in the college’s parking lot computer lab.

Army “Esports Semi” Visits CMCC

The U.S. Army “Esports Semi” on the campus of Central Maine Community College.

An impressive U.S. Army “Esports Semi” pulled into the Central Maine Community College (CMCC) campus recently.

The trailer, which supports recruiting efforts and the Army’s Esports initiative, is equipped with eight gaming chairs, multiple screen monitors, and a variety of gaming consoles. Students were invited to test the equipment and to challenge army personnel to a round of “Splitgate.”

Staff Sergeant Rick Jones noted that CMCC, the first community college in New England to offer Esports, was the first college in Maine to be visited by the Esports Semi. The next stop was to be at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts.

The Army has its own Esports competition team based at Fort Knox in Kentucky. The team consists of soldiers from various military occupational specialties.In addition to competing in gaming tournaments across the country, they also serve as recruiting liaisons who encourage people to consider all the opportunities the army offers.

CMCC students compete with soldiers inside the U.S. Army “Esports Semi.”

The CMCC Esports teams compete in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). Students who participate have to meet the same requirements as other athletes at the college. CMCC Esports teams are competing in Hearthstone, Rocket League, Overwatch, Fortnite, and Rainbow 6 Siege. The college has a new, 1,600 square-foot arena equipped with Alienware Area-51 Threadrippers; five console stations with Xbox One, PS4 Pro, and Nintendo Switch; and a Twitch broadcast booth for live streaming matches.

Innovation in Teaching Excellence

Some of the CMCC faculty members who are working on the “Teaching Excellence Program” are pictured here at a recent meeting. Left to right are Rachel King, Chris Thoma, Kathy McManus, and Diana Drown. Missing are Amanda Guy and Matt Grinder.

In an effort to foster excellence in teaching to improve student retention, CMCC has been awarded an Innovation Grant from the Maine Community College System (MCCS) to start the “Teaching Excellence Program.” The goal of the MCCS Innovation Fund is “to stimulate development of new, creative models for education delivery.”

Six full-time and adjunct faculty members have been selected to participate and have each been awarded a $2,500 mini-grant and some additional funding for project costs. They have made a year-long commitment to conduct individual research; attend workshops and other on-campus events; and participate in a “Facilitated Learning Community” focused on the book What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain. They will also attend the Higher Education Assessment Conference at New England College in May.

The faculty members have developed projects – focused on improving student learning and success by fostering excellence in teaching – that they are implementing in the classroom during the current spring semester. The faculty participants and their projects are:

• Diana Drown, Life Sciences Instructor — CliftonStrengths in the Classroom
• Matt Grinder, Adjunct Humanities Instructor—Microaggreassions in the College Classroom
• Amanda Guy, Adjunct Humanities Instructor– Differentiated Instruction
• Rachel King, Adjunct Humanities Instructor– Student Centered Learning
• Kathy McManus, Nursing Program Chair—Supplemental Instruction
• Chris Thoma, Adjunct Math Instructor —Project Based Learning

After the spring semester ends, each of the six instructors will gather results during the summer in order to assess and evaluate the findings. The six projects and results will be presented to the entire CMCC faculty and staff in August.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

Central Maine Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for accreditation of its ADN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4th in Jalbert 314 located at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner Street, Auburn ME 04210.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:

Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Or email: mstoll@acenursing.org

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 14, 2020.

Carbonite Sponsors Esports Program at CMCC

Carbonite officials donned official jerseys for this photo taken in the Esports Arena at CMCC. Left to right are Rob Frost, vice president of customer care; Brett Siedman, senior director of customer care; and Tom Neal, senior manager of recruiting.

With a generous gift of $10,000, Carbonite, Inc. is sponsoring the Esports athletic program at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) for the current academic year.

“Carbonite’s Lewiston office has a culture of dedicated gamers and great respect for the value that CMCC offers our community,” said Tom Neal, senior manager of recruiting at Carbonite. “So when we heard CMCC was creating a new Esports team we jumped at the opportunity to be involved,” Neal added.

Carbonite provides cloud-based, online backup service and data protection strategies for individuals and small businesses. The company offers flexible deployment options and multi-platform support, plus powerful high-availability plans to protect systems from disruptions of any kind.

Esports (short for electronic sports), refers to the popular and rapidly growing field of competitive video gaming. The CMCC Esports teams compete in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). Andrew Morong, director of admissions and high school relations, notes that CMCC competes largely against four-year colleges, since they comprise 90 percent of NACE membership. “We are currently the only community college north of Virginia to offer competitive Esports,” Morong added.

Students who participate have to meet the same requirements as other athletes at the college. CMCC Esports teams are competing in Hearthstone, Rocket League, Overwatch, Fortnite, and Rainbow 6 Siege. The college has a new, 1,600 square-foot arena located in Kirk Hall equipped with Alienware Area-51 Threadrippers; five console stations with Xbox One, PS4 Pro, and Nintendo Switch; and a Twitch broadcast booth for live streaming matches.

Esports is a fantastic way for Carbonite to engage with a technically oriented audience, Neal added.  “We are proud to sponsor the Esports team and enjoy cheering on the Mustangs this season!”

Central Maine Community College Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List

President Scott Knapp of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 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: Zachary J. Bambach, Timothy S. Campbell, Sarah M. Casey, Victoria A. Cromwell, Kathleen A. Demers, Katie L. Dixon, Katie L. Farrell, Kristy-Ann M. Jensen, Emily J. Kozak, Ganan R. Mancini, Brandon N. Mastrorillo, Casay A. Mohamed, Amanda L. Monaghan, Thomas T. Raynor, Justin D. Theriault, Chad B. Ward, Augusta: Matthew A. Wozniak, Kenneth Zahner, Bethel: Daphne G. Champagne, Kaitlee M. Killam, Biddeford: Angela Robinson, Bryant Pond: Russell C. Cushman, Leon D. Twitchell, Buckfield: Meagan L. Strout, Casco: Angelique J. Breton, Bobbi E. Smalley, Corinna: Taylor L. Soule, Dixfield: Nicole Whitman, East Andover: Selena B. Cintron, Eureka(MT): Thomas A. Steger, Farmingdale: Alisa C. Bonenfant, Farmington: Emma J. Haines, Fayette: Brandon K. Mitchell, Fort Polk(LA): Casey E. Blais, Gray: Abigail M. Jorgenson, Greene: Justin Cabral, Angela G. Cafarelli, Brooke Hebert, Maurice W. Longtin, Christie A. Moreno, Sarah Pierce, Hanover: Dakota L. Verrill, Jackman: Jakob W. Rivas, Jay: Gale Brackett, Sylvia Y. Corriveau, Nichola R. Wilson, La Center(WA): Wesley F. Peterson, Leeds: Tessa A. Benson, Robert J. Trujillo, Lewiston: Nathan Bilodeau, Seth D. Boucher, Heather L. Budesheim, Linda A. Churchill, Maggie J. Ferland, Elizabeth Fundis, Makayla B. Girouard, Jonathan K. Good, Deka H. Ibrahim, Mouna A. Ismail, Kenneth G. Jimenez, Russell E. Kohrs, Michelle LaChance, Peyton A. Latham, Kaylee M. LaVoie, Halimo M. Mire, Choukri D. Mohamed, Jessica E. Moore, Jacob Mouser, Noura O. Moussa, Ryan J. Paione, Fozia A. Robleh, Clinton V. Sherwood, Jacob R. Story, Kristina L. Therrien, Kaitlyn True, Eric C. Walker, John P. Wardwell, Micah S. Wilson, Gabriella Y. Worcester, Lincoln: Shahsta J. Raymond, Lisbon: Katrina L. Hodgkin, Michael R. Lauter, Corey J. Provencher, Kimberly E. Roy, Christa M. Shane, Lori A. St Pierre, Lisbon Falls: Robert E. Donohue, Amanda L. Jones, Patricia B. Murray, Litchfield: Christopher L. Cummins, Kate M. McPherson, Livermore: Rose M. Darling, Thomas A. Espeaignnette, Terry Marsters, Lovell: Victoria Strengari, Mechanic Falls: Casey L. Barnett, Lindsey L. Campbell, Melinda A. Straight, Mexico: Celina M. Adley, Minot: Grace S. Royle, Lyndsay Vachon, Monmouth: Rachel F. Bryant, Abby M. Ferland, Sarah R. Kokoros, Naples: Vincent M. Perfetto, New Gloucester: Garrett C. Argraves, Stephanie M. Northrup, Morgan H. Reilly, New Sharon: Robert P. Blethen, Colton S. Nason, Crystal M. Stearns, North Yarmouth: Skylar M. Roberts, Norway: Elizabeth R. Marcoux, Kimberly D. Weltner, Oxford: Ty P. Heaward, Beth M. Verrill, Poland: Cheyenne G. Bell, Melissa H. Deatrich, Monique F. Lebel, Portland: Michelle McWilliams, Susan Shaw, Hayden R. Sprague, Pownal: Preston I. Sanborn, Presque Isle: Melissa Perry, Readfield: Tabitha N. Tlumac, Russell(MA): Samantha R. Belardo, Sabattus: Debra J. Devoe, Alicia P. Doyle, Mariah J. Easler, Alan Hall, Brenda-Jo L. Lane, Alani L. Lindsay, Hannah McFarland, Joshua M. Morin, Jessica L. Osmolski, Shyann R. Pessant, Saco: Michelle L. Dunnivant, Sidney: Kayla O. Koroski, South Paris: Caitlin E. Brooks, Stevie Field, Rusty L. Young, Swansea(IL): Eric Taylor, Elena Tool, Turner: Erik J. Dennis, Heather L. Lagueux, Alex E. Tedesco, Vienna: Bethany S. Ellis, Chandler E. Ellis, Waldoboro: Alison Rose, Wales: Rona M. Michaud, Warren: Randi M. Wachter, Washington: Taylor J. Pierpont, West Farmington: Tyler C. Gray, West Paris: Katelyn J. Wilson, Wilton: Joshua A. White, Windham: Kelsey E. Cushman, Robert J. Verdini, Winthrop: Andrew R. Frost, Yarmouth: Marissa K. Dodge

High Honors

Auburn: Najmo A. Ali, Shannon L. Brown, Snow C. Chan, Tony Croteau, Tristan R. Donle, Timothy A. Doucette, Jared Doyle, Rose L. Falasco, Janina M. Ferri, Nicholas J. Gagnon, Daniel R. Garant, Eric M. Gimbel, Mariel A. Houston, Aaron T. Johnson, Kevin A. Kidd, Emelia L. Krapovicky, Kimberly J. Ludlow, Evan R. Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Matthew P. Melanson, Sean J. Michaud, Reyna I. Moody, David E. Ouellette, Rebecca M. Poirier, Bradley V. Raven, Amanda R. Robinson-Mullen, Jason A. Verrill, Chrissy R. Vining, Robin A. Woodard, Madeline R. Wyzykowski, Brittany R. Yeaton, Augusta: Hannah R. Harris, Bath: Kayla Demers, Belfast: Elizabeth C. Jones, Belgrade: Nicolas R. Veilleux, Bethel: Hannah E. Evans, Michael L. Jones, Boothbay: Jolene D. Greer, Bowdoin: Valerie J. Griffeth, Jenny Sheriff, Bremen: Alexandra E. Vinal, Brunswick: Heather Couture, Kelsey L. Spearin, Buckfield: Ryan Arnold, Misty L. Marston, Mari Jo S. Quirk, Alyssa C. Therriault, Camden: Melissa T. Compton, Canton: Coleen Heiser, Hailey Heiser, Bailey N. Pullen, Archie Ray, Jennifer E. Springer, Carthage: Bruce A. Hutchinson, Jesse Hutchinson, Chesterville: Valerie M. Jackson, Dixfield: Patricia A. Benson, Jeremy S. Briggs, Scott Haynes, Ashley L. Provencher, Durham: Tyler G. Andrews, East Wilton: Brooklyn M. Bonnevie, Embden: Jeff T. Quinn, Farmington: Kayla L. Allen, Farmington Falls: Christen R. Akers, Freeport: Angel R. Hood, Gorham: Derek J. Kuusela, Gray: Kristen R. Laliberty, Darren Whitman, Greene: Monique J. LaBerge, Jim R. LaFlamme, Jared I. Wood, Hallowell: Zander V. Bourne, Stephen S. Shaw, Harpswell: Mariah R. Bernier, Ashley N. Lauze, Harrison: Ryan M. Guptill, Kristen E. Huntress, Hartford: Charles D. Bowlin, Katie Gallagher, Robin M. Thoma, Jay: Erica J. Greenleaf, Leeds: Isaac N. Barry, Levant: Samantha Wolfe, Lewiston: Hadithi A. Abdulle, Deka F. Adaweh, Ibrahim A. Ahmed, Tristen L. Begin, Delcio A. Carraco, Basilio L. Charlett, Evan W. Cox, Adrien Fundis, Jonathan D. Gilchrist, Katrin Hayward, Gabriel T. Hoy, Bryce Jean, Isaac A. Madore, Fatuma H. Mahdi, Jason P. McElravy, Veronica McVille, Gabrielle J. Mirick, Jeremy D. Pellegrini, Kathryn L. Reagan, Jared C. Rubin, Austin M. Scamman, Chantel M. St Laurent, Jordan L. Strout, Krista L. Thomas, Ashley M. Vance, Chance L. Warren, Heather L. Williams, Limington: Cheyanne J. Knox-Benner, Lisbon: Emma Fullerton, Alexandra H. Hammerton, Branden A. Pease, Lisbon Falls: Damon A. Douglas, Tia A. Weeks, Litchfield: James M. Heath, Livermore: Kianna L. Lagasse, Katherine R. Possiel, Michael D. Staples, Tracy N. Vis, Livermore Falls: Shayla M. Crewse, Manchester: Adam S. Dunbar, Mechanic Falls: Alyssa L. McQuade, Violet K. Mikita, Hannah N. Woznicki, Mexico: Morgan E. Theriault, Milbridge: Katelyn S. Hartford, Minot: Samuel J. Negron, Monmouth: Jennifer L. Ney, Morrill: Dakoda R. Doolan, Grady L. Doolan, Naples: Connor M. Ward, New Gloucester: Dominick H. Carll, Tasia R. Carll, Andrew W. Dyke, Nelson Goyette, Kyleigh R. Ouellette, Newcastle: Peter Huntington, Norridgewock: Haley Fleming, Norway: Nicole L. Buzzell, Kiana Knowlton, Oakland: Cameron J. Patterson, John W. Veilleux, Otisfield: Tyler S. Day, Kyle J. Matthews, Oxford: Brianna Abbott, Julie A. Dionne, Ashlyn M. Drumm, Emilyann E. Drumm, James Bosnakis, Peru: Othniel D. Kroger, Phippsburg: Tracy E. Gilliam, Pittston: Amethyst A. Cummings, Poland: Ashley M. Cloutier, Monique J. Collins, Joshua J. Gagnon, Joshua J. Gremo, Kenneth N. Humphrey, Jason McFarland, Megan V. Radziszewski, Portland: Jennifer N. Reaves, Randolph: Joshua Williamson, Rangeley: Crystal M. House, Raymond: Madison E. McCune, Readfield: MacKenzie M. Guerin, Richmond: Elizabeth A. Lewis-Bowie, Rome: Jacob I. Archer, Rumford: Jonathan A. Adley, Vanessa S. Billings, Emma M. Casey, Marcie L. Hartzell, Taylor J. Henry, Amy R. Marmanik, Sabattus: Darrel E. Daley, Shelby A. Wood, Scarborough: Victoria A. Gilman, Shapleigh: Brad A. Thibodeau, Skowhegan: Patrick M. French-McQuilkin, Somersworth(NH): Serena K. Nalley, South Paris: Anastasia Creaser, Kaitlyn P. Mann, David R. Mills, South Portland: Santiago Patenaude, Standish: Liam M. Stewart, Stoneham: Cindy J. Ring, Strong: Lindsay M. Huff, Shannon Monahan, Sumner: Nicole L. Blais, Turner: Cade W. Cabral, Nicole E. Daigle, Shara Miner, Nathan E. Nardone, Noah B. Withee, Kauna Yaga, Waterville: Sierra L. Roy, Wilton: Jonathan L. Jacques, Samantha L. Paradis, Winthrop: Emma J. Gay, Jonathan R. Gilbert

Honors

Altoona(PA): Scott J. Littlefield, Arrowsic: Audra Ziobro, Auburn: Christy D. Andrades, Stacey L. Bernier, Kylie M. Bureau, Sonya L. Caron, Justin L. Cocroft, India J. Cowles, Jayna M. Dean, Kaylina A. Diedricks, Benjamin F. Doherty, Madeline G. Duff, Jasmine S. Dyment, Benjamin J. Feldman, Ashley A. Guy, Madison L. Hopping, Sarah R. Johnson, Logan W. Kenny, Kaylee N. Langelier, Ekoko Louise, Binto A. Matan, Vincent J. Mathiesen, Keagan D. McIntire, Kyle R. Mooney, Samuel A. Morrison, Michael Ndombi, Aaron J. Nordwall, Oliveira F. Nsica, Jenna H. Provencher, Rachel M. Scollon, Abdallah Semanda, Nathan A. Titus, Seth A. Webster, Terri M. Wentworth, Sarai E. Wentzel, Augusta: Michael W. Wozniak, Barrington(NH): Lucas S. McCusker, Bethel: Alivia F. Chappie, Thomas A. Coolidge, Mekia Fortier, Shaynah R. Seames, Boothbay Harbor: Cally R. Margaret, Bowdoin: Brianna L. Leavitt, Jennifer A. Rioux, Brunswick: Brandon T. Smith, Buckfield: Abigail M. Fogg, Patrick H. Howe, Cindy Pease, Thea J. Quick, Camden: Edmund J. Waters, Canton: Jade L. Davis, Carthage: Abby C. Willhoite, Casco: Derek F. Mondville, Julie Morton, Chelsea: Devin M. Dubois, Dixfield: Gabrielle M. White, Dover Foxcroft: Makenzie J. Beaudry, Durham: Katelyn M. Rioux, Farmington: Matthew S. Clary, Bradie C. Reynolds, Fayette: Gretchen E. Krout, Freeman Twp: Ridge E. Romanoski, Gardiner: Whitney A. Smith, Gorham: Chantelle Wardwell, Gray: Nicholas C. Bennett, Greene: Caitlyn M. Bublak, Eli J. Christman, Julian R. Clements, Fred R. Dailey, Jordi A. Valls, Hartford: Jenna D. Doucette, Hebron: Theresa M. Crist, John-Paul Fecteau, Mason E. Harris, Emma Timberlake-Knapp, Jackman: Riley J. Nadeau, Richard Kenn Vito Cruz, Jay: Cody R. York, Lewiston: Abdishakur H. Ali, Bishara A. Alkher, Nooralain Almasoodi, Oubah A. Bahdon, Santa M. Barbosa, Yasmine A. Barkad, Michaela S. Bedell, Katherine L. Bilodeau, Robert R. Bosse, Charles S. Cedre, Kongolo H. Citenga, Mary S. Crockett, Brady M. Cusson, Sahro M. Dakane, Orena T. Davis, Jason M. DePalma, Kimberly A. Doucette, Richard D. Flores, Destiny J. Giroux, Oumoulkaire H. Guirreh, Noorto A. Hamsa, Amanda L. Hayes, Adar A. Hussein, Zachary T. Kent, Desmond R. Lalonde, Marissa L. Larock, Dylan T. Latham, Ashley A. Leavitt, Joao Massela, Bradley R. Matthews, Ethan T. Melvin, Maraeka R. Merchant, Megan Mercier, Wilsan L. Mohamed, Nathan W. Morin, Pelagia F. Muanza, Edho K. Mukendi, Paulo M. Mvemba, Hannah S. Naji, Jeanine Nshimirimana, Daniel Ojeda, Nathaniel S. Outslay, Nicholas N. Powers, Chris Rider, Pimvaree Sangsri, Isalita C. Seixas, Arbay M. Shidad, Maryan M. Shidad, Stephanie K. Sommerville, Katelyn E. St Pierre, Travis M. Terrell, Megan Theriault, Kaylee Tripp, Carissa Wilson, Liberty: Shannon P. McCoy, Lisbon: Issabell Brockett, Kurt J. Gagnon, Ivy R. Morris, Miranda A. Yanez, Lisbon Falls: Alexandra A. Sult, Litchfield: Cassandra J. Gauthier, Livermore: Mallory Mercier, Livermore Falls: Andrea J. Flaherty, Mechanic Falls: Catina Brooks, Brittany M. Davis, Aliyah-Marie Hamel, Mexico: Montana J. Averill, Salena J. Berry, Jennifer J. Merrill, Millinocket: Kelly J. Tapley, Minot: Sebastien D. Chamberlain, Nathanial P. Chouinard, Emma R. Davis, Eliza Dox, Katy S. Gauthier, Hannah R. Gordon, Dillon W. Roberts, Hannah R. Royle, Monmouth: Corey D. Armstrong, Sarah D. Estabrook, Mount Vernon: Lauren Clough, Benjamin Norton-Brann, N Monmouth: Amber R. Michaud, Naples: Arianna J. Libby, New Haven(CT): Adolphe Bouanga, New Sharon: Jared A. Winslow, Nobleboro: Abbie Healey, North Jay: Maurissa M. Millett, North Monmouth: Brittany N. Roberts, Norway: Joshua Lebovitz, Celine T. Robitaille, Orrs Island: Shannon Mccabe, Oxford: Alison M. Kane, Kyle G. Knowlan, Stephanie J. Spears, Pemaquid: Brittany Ciccketti, Poland: Noah J. Anderson, Hunter B. Dufault, Katelynn Greene, Matthew M. Hill, Mackenzie P. Pelletier, Tyler A. Romano, Max L. Smith-Taylor, Matthew R. Attard, Rangeley: Dallas K. Libby, Raymond: Rebecca A. Woodbury, Rochester(NH): Vanessa J. Chasse, Nicolas Dierynck, Rumford: Alexis M. Chapin, Audrey J. Cox, Faith E. Riddick, Sabattus: Kolby R. Boston, Amanda R. Breton, Rachel A. Lovell, Brandon P. Michaud, Jennifer L. Waters, Kiera-Caley A. Young, Saco: Dylan T. Demers, Salem Twp: Abigail L. Fecteau, Sanford: Sarah J. Kearney, Searsmont: Aaron G. Fuller, Sidney: Terry Lagassey, Skowhegan: James A. Schifano, South Paris: Michael F. Balcom, Celeste M. Laforme, Cory J. Smith, South Thomaston: Dallas J. Cross, Gabriella E. Fitzgerald, Tamworth(NH): Jeffrey R. Palmer, Topsham: Lorelei N. Barclay, Bryan A. Hall, Kelly J. Schell, Turner: Hannah R. Chouinard, Kaitlyn S. Gilbert, David A. Herman, Patrick Maher, Tabitha M. Patriquin, Samantha M. Roy, Vassalboro: Kassaundra Dykeman, Jenna E. Ross, Wales: Cole M. Beaule, Rebekah A. Kropp, Waterford: Heather L. Barker, Catherine MacDonald, Michael W. Rowe, Rachael J. Sawyer, Wayne: Bryce Cobb, Rebecca J. Lee, West Gardiner: Sarah M. Gorneau, West Paris: Heather M. Brown, Keegan E. Chase, Westport Island: Stephanie H. Jones, Windham: Lucas C. Howard, Winthrop: Marc Chamberlain

Record Enrollment Reached at CMCC

Enrollment at CMCC reached a record high in fall 2019 with 3,218 students enrolled in credit-bearing courses. This represents an increase of almost five percent over the fall 2018 enrollment of 3068. Total fall enrollment at Maine’s seven community colleges is up 4.2 percent from last year. Headcount at the seven colleges is 17,327 students, compared to 16,622 last year.

The strong showing is due in part to a number of new initiatives at the colleges, including plumbing and heating, HVAC, esports and a new athletic complex at CMCC, aimed at attracting and retaining more students. The Maine Community College System (MCCS) also did not raise tuition for this academic year, maintaining the lowest tuition and fees in New England. The enrollment increase is in sharp contrast to a nationwide trend of declining enrollments at two-year public colleges over the last several years.

“This kind of growth is gratifying to see, because we are constantly focused on meeting the needs of today’s students by offering an affordable, accessible quality education in a wide range of fields,” said MCCS President David Daigler. “We want to prepare people for the meaningful work and lives they have ahead of them.” Maine’s community colleges offer nearly 300 degree and certificate options in over 140 occupational fields. More than 75 percent are the only ones of their kind in the state.

CMCC Awards “Doc” Hannaford Scholarship

“Doc’ Hannaford scholarship winner Leon Twitchell poses while at work in the Building Construction Technology lab at CMCC.

Leon Twitchell of Bryant Pond has been awarded the 2019-20 Roland “Doc” Hannaford Scholarship for $1,000 at Central Maine Community College (CMCC).

An Oxford native, Twitchell worked as a diesel mechanic prior to entering the Building Construction Technology (BCT) program at CMCC. He has earned highest honors in the program and is now a second-year student who plans to graduate in 2020. He particularly enjoys cabinetry and finish work. He lives in Bryant Pond with his wife and daughter.

This endowed scholarship fund was established in honor of Roland G. “Doc” Hannaford, a Maine native and graduate of the Building Construction Program at SMVTI (now SMCC) in 1964. A successful businessman who owned and operated his own remodeling and construction business, Hannaford Construction, Mr. Hannaford also served as a vocational education instructor for over 36 years.

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.  A “Jobsite Track” degree option in the BCT program is available that provides students with alternating classroom and laboratory training with paid, on-the-job experience.

CMCC Announces New Faculty Member

Curry Caputo

Curry Caputo of Whitefield has been hired as an instructor in the Building Construction Technology program at Central Maine Community College.

A native of Pittston, Caputo graduated from the College of the Atlantic with a degree in Human Ecology. He is a certified building analyst through the Building Performance Institute and served previously as president of Sustainable Structures, Inc. He resides in Whitefield with his family in an off-the-grid, energy-efficient home of his own design and build.

The building construction 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.

Program Committee Breakfast at CMCC

A breakfast meeting for all academic program advisory committees was held recently at Central Maine Community College (CMCC). Pictured here are members of the Human Services committee. Clockwise from left are Jessica LeChance, Tri-County Mental Health;  Dr. Jesse Morris, program chair; Bonnie Iwans, Norway Rehab Center; Aurelie Bush, DHHS; Sondra Worthington, DHHS; and Donna Alexander, TRIO Retention/Tutoring Coordinator at CMCC and Human Services program graduate.

All programs at CMCC have an advisory committee consisting of representatives of those organizations and businesses that employ graduates of the college. In addition to assisting with program planning and development, committee members provide helpful information about jobs and employment trends, educational opportunities, and serve as an important communications link between employers and the college.