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CMCC students receive MEREDA scholarships

Sarah Pierce and Bailey Pullen, second-year students in the business administration program at Central Maine Community College (CMCC), have been awarded $1,250 scholarships from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for study during the current academic year.

The two MEREDA scholarship recipients at CMCC, Sarah Pierce, left, and Bailey Pullen, right, are pictured here with Shelly Clark, MEREDA vice president of operations.

A resident of Greene, Pierce has earned highest honors at CMCC, where she has worked as a peer tutor in the Math & Science Center. After she earns her business degree in December, Pierce plans to complete the network security/computer forensics program at the college. She hopes to pursue a career as a computer forensics investigator.

Pullen completed the criminal justice program with high honors in May 2017 and has now earned president’s honors in the business program. A resident of Canton, she is employed as an accounting assistant at H.E. Callahan Construction. After CMCC, she may pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting and then become a CPA.

Pierce and Pullen are two of 14 Maine community college students to receive a scholarship from MEREDA. The association’s goal is to support Maine students as they prepare for careers in areas of study that promote MEREDA’s mission of responsible development and ownership of real estate throughout the state.

“MEREDA is a strong supporter of trades and professions associated with real estate and the real estate development industry in Maine, and recognizes how important these professions, that provide good jobs and careers, have been to our state, the economy and the real estate industry,” said Gary Vogel of Drummond Woodsum and MEREDA president. “An educated workforce is vital to support economic development. We are pleased to help these deserving students achieve their goals and our members look forward to the contributions they will make to our industry, our state and our economy.”

For more information on MEREDA go to: http://mereda.org//. For more information on Maine’s Community Colleges go to www.mccs.me.edu.

CMCC Esports Team Notches First Win

The Esports Arena in CMCC’s Kirk Hall.

Two weeks into their first season, a Central Maine Community College (CMCC) Esports team won its first contest with a convincing 3-0 victory over Arcadia University of Pennsylvania.

The CMCC Rocket League team composed of Levi Little of Phippsburg; Jared Lambert of Oakland; Sean Rooney of Winslow; Paisley Drakiotes of Lewiston; and Jayson Goguen and Matt White of Fairfield, defeated Arcadia in regular season action earlier this month.

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). Students who participate have to meet the same requirements as other athletes at the college.

Other CMCC Esports teams are competing in Hearthstone, 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.

Students interested in Esports are encouraged to learn more at the CMCC Open House on Saturday, October 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. More information is also available online at https://cmmustangs.com/sports/esports.

CMCC to Host Fall Open House Saturday, October 19

Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, October 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its lakeside campus at 1250 Turner Street in Auburn.

This fall’s open house will provide an exciting opportunity for students to see the several new additions to the campus, including the synthetic turf athletic complex; competitive esports arena, nursing simulation lab; and the plumbing and HVAC/R lab. 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.

Students who complete an admissions application at the open house will have their application fee waived. All who attend the open house can take a guided tour of the campus or simply visit certain programs, services, or housing facilities. Culinary Arts students will provide refreshments.

CMCC offers 45 degree programs and certificates that prepare graduates for immediate employment or to 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: varsity and JV basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and cross-country for women; varsity and JV basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country, and ice hockey for men.

For more information about CMCC, the open house, or for directions to the campus, please contact the College at (207) 755-5273, enroll@cmcc.edu, or visit www.cmcc.edu. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit https://www.cmcc.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/openhouse/ for program updates and to RSVP for the open house.

St. Mary’s millennial baby was offered free college at birth; she just enrolled at CMCC (Sun Journal)

Emilyann Drumm. Photo courtesy of Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

“As a special way to celebrate the hospital’s millennial baby, the president of Central Maine Technical College penned a letter in December 1999 giving the first baby born at St. Mary’s hospital in 2000 free tuition someday.

Last month, Emilyann Drumm of Oxford showed up with that letter…”

Read the full story by Kathryn Skelton at the Sun Journal.

Student Recognized as “Leaders of Promise Scholar”

Central Maine Community College student Kate McPherson has been selected as a 2019 Coca-Cola “Leaders of Promise Scholar” and winner of a $1,000 scholarship.

A resident of Litchfield, McPherson is a second-year student in the Computer Technology program. She has earned President’s Honors in three semesters and currently serves as president of the CMCC Chapter (Alpha Phi Xi) of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She is a student worker in the IT Department.

The Leaders of Promise scholarship, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, recognizes 200 Phi Theta Kappa members with awards totaling $200,000. This year’s recipients were selected from nearly 900 applicants, and were chosen on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.

Summer Evening Open House on Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host an open house on Wednesday, July 10 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for students interested in attending the college this fall. This informal event will include campus tours and information on admissions, financial aid, and academic programs. All students applying at the event will have the $20.00 application fee waived. Assistance will be provided in completing the admissions application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The open house welcomes potential students of all ages, including the “nontraditional” student population. Nontraditional students are generally older students attending college for the first time or returning to college after an extended absence. “This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to extend their education to visit the college in a relaxed atmosphere,” said Director of Admissions Andrew Morong. “We welcome all potential students to come see the campus and learn about the opportunities we provide.”

While an RSVP is not required, anyone interested in attending is encouraged to do so online at www.cmcc.edu. Light refreshments will be served. Please call the Admissions Office at 755-5273 for more information.

James McGowan Award Presented to Student Zakiya Sheikh

2019 James McGowan Scholarship Recipient Zakiya Sheikh with Dean of Student Services Nicholas Hamel.

Central Maine Community College student Zakiya Sheikh, pictured here with Dean of Students Nick Hamel, was selected recently to receive the Maine Community College System (MCCS) James McGowan Award.

McGowan retired last year as the director of the MCCS Center for Career Development and the award is given in recognition of his many years of service to Maine’s community colleges. The award is presented to a student at one of Maine’s seven community colleges who exemplifies a deep love of Maine, a desire to give back in meaningful ways to one’s community, and a commitment to lifelong learning. This prestigious award includes a $1,000 check.

A resident of Lewiston, Zakiya graduated with high honors this spring from the Graphic Communications program at CMCC. She was one of four CMCC students named in May to the 2019 All-Maine Academic Team. The students were selected in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service. Zakiya hopes to work in print media.

Two CMCC Students Earns ASPE Scholarships

Pictured left to right at the ASPE awards dinner are Brent Nolan of Titan Mechanical; scholarship recipient Audra Ziobro from CMCC; Don Varney, chair of the BCT program at CMCC; John Burrell of ASPE ME; John Brockington, president of ASPE ME; Jim Hoy, treasurer of ASPE ME; Dave Eng, chair of the SMCC construction program; and scholarship recipient Chandler Ellis from CMCC.

Two students in the Building Construction Technology (BCT) program at Central Maine Community College, Audra Ziobro and Chandler Ellis, were awarded scholarships recently from the Maine Chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

A resident of Arrowsic, Audra is an honors student in the BCT program jobsite track and works for Blaiklock Carpentry in Woolwich. Chandler lives in Vienna and has earned highest honors (President’s Honors) in the BCT program. He works for Maine Masonry in Scarborough.

The ASPE organization serves construction estimators by providing education, fellowship, and opportunity for professional development. The Maine chapter encourages a wide range of activities that provide learning experiences for estimators at all experience levels.

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.

Spring 2019 Dean’s List Announced

President Scott Knapp of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 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 (ME): Sarah M. Casey, Justin L. Cocroft, Kathleen A. Demers, Timothy A. Doucette, Anab A. Farah, Caleb N. Howard, Kristy-Ann M. Jensen, Emily J. Kozak, Emelia L. Krapovicky, Kryston A. Lemay, Ganan R. Mancini, Brandon N. Mastrorillo, Kristian L. McCarthy, Katie Metivier, Amanda L. Monaghan, Jennifer Nash, Thomas T. Raynor, Alice R. Sherwood, Rusty M. Vining, Lea R. Violette, Chad B. Ward, Heidi A. Whittier, Lisa A. Yaworsky, Augusta (ME): Anna A. Martin, Bar Harbor (ME): Janell Preble, Bath (ME): Jennifer L. Burr, Matthew N. Quirion, Belfast (ME): James M. Heath, Biddeford (ME): Angela Robinson, Bowdoin (ME): Jennifer A. Rioux, Brunswick (ME): Samuel J. Fortin, Brandon S. McLeod, Bryant Pond (ME): Leon D. Twitchell, Buckfield (ME): Jordyn J. Bennett, Buckfield (ME): Carolyn K. Buck, Misty L. Marston, Mari Jo S. Quirk, Alyssa C. Therriault, Camden (ME): Melissa T. Compton, Canton (ME): Bailey N. Pullen, Casco (ME): Angelique J. Breton, Pauline D. Dinsmore, Bobbi E. Smalley, Lydia E. Symonds, Chesterville (ME): Jenna A. Gilmore, Corinna (ME): Taylor L. Soule, Dixfield (ME): Emillie V. Urban, Embden (ME): Jeff T. Quinn, Farmington Falls (ME): Christen R. Akers, Freeport (ME): Angel R. Hood, Greene (ME): Justin Cabral, Brooke Hebert, Hanover (ME): Selena B. Cintron, Harrison (ME): Kristen E. Huntress, Jackman (ME): Javier Y. Padilla, Jay (ME): Sylvia Y. Corriveau, Natalie L. Couture, Juliann K. Desjardins, Mallory R. Doiron, Tyler C. Tibbetts, Leeds (ME): Dustin J. Jensen, Lewiston (ME): Abdi J. Abdalla, Mahado A. Abdullahi, Deka F. Adaweh, Farhiyo A. Aden, Danielle M. Blodgett, Robert R. Bosse, Seth D. Boucher, Alyssa A. Breau, Linda A. Churchill, Matthew L. Desrosiers, Kadra I. Elmi, Richard D. Flores, Crystal L. Kirk, Russell E. Kohrs, Dylan T. Latham, Ryan M. Marley, Joao Massela, Mason G. Morin, Bright L. Musuamba, Nathaniel S. Outslay, Kimberly M. Rundstrom, Kacie L. Simpson, Chantel M. St Laurent, Kristina L. Therrien, Josiane Uwaridaraje, Lisbon Falls (ME): Patricia B. Murray, Litchfield (ME): Kate M. McPherson, Trever S. Norris, Livermore (ME): Michael D. Staples, Livermore Falls (ME): Carla J. Dionne, Tiffany J. Rainha, Mechanic Falls (ME): Casey L. Barnett, Sarah K. Frederick-Wood, Melinda A. Straight, Mexico (ME): Celina M. Adley, Minot (ME): Kendra L. Butcher, Minot (ME): Grace S. Royle, Lyndsay Vachon, Monmouth (ME): Sarah R. Kokoros, New Gloucester (ME): Garrett C. Argraves, Stephanie M. Northrup, Kayla M. Ray, Morgan H. Reilly, Elisabeth A. Seliga, New Sharon (ME): Colton S. Nason, Norway (ME): Nicole L. Buzzell, Adam Gaffen, Otisfield (ME): Harley D. Fortier, Oxford (ME): Julie A. Dionne, Conrad J. Dorval, Peru (ME): Elizabeth M. Jasper, Poland (ME): Ashley M. Cloutier, Monique J. Collins, Melissa H. Deatrich, Monique F. Lebel, John P. Wardwell, Portland (ME): Nihad S. Jasim, Michelle McWilliams, Pownal (ME): Preston I. Sanborn, Presque Isle (ME): Melissa Perry, Raymond (ME): Jenny L. Perron, Readfield (ME): Katherine Wicks, Richmond (ME): Richard P. Leonard, Sabattus (ME): Katie L. Courser, Sabattus (ME): Kaitlyn R. Daley, Mariah J. Easler, Caleb W. Frost, Alan Hall, Brenda-Jo L. Lane, Joshua M. Morin, Chris Rider, Samantha J. Weedon, South Paris (ME): Caitlin E. Brooks, Stevie Field, Connor J. Ladd, Kaitlyn P. Mann, Kerri Soucie, Strong (ME): Shannon Monahan, Tilburg (Netherlands):  Elena Tool, Turner (ME): Chelsea L. Trimble, Vienna (ME): Bethany S. Ellis, Chandler E. Ellis, Wales (ME): Veronica Sanouri, Emily M. Thompson, Ryan K. Walk, Wayne (ME): Rebecca O. Skeel, West Bethel (ME): Amy L. Hanscom, West Farmington (ME): Tyler C. Gray, West Gardiner (ME): Mikayla L. Carver, Nicole O. Heald, West Paris (ME): William L. Rolfe, Wilton (ME): Joseph P. Martineau, Joshua A. White, Windham (ME): Jeffrey R. Junkins, Windham (ME): Cory S. Moore

High Honors 

Auburn (ME): Sadio M. Aden, Asha A. Ali, Christy D. Andrades, Haylee C. Chase, Paige N. Chase, Tony Croteau, Benjamin F. Doherty, Elizabeth S. Dunham, Khalid A. Farah, Daniel R. Garant, Eric M. Gimbel, Tyler M. Haskins, Grace M. Hayes, Josslyn Jalbert, Abeer M. Jashaami, Sarah R. Johnson, Grace J. Kidd, Jonathan R. Look, Abubakar A. Mohamed, Aaron J. Nordwall, Katherine M. Phillips, Taylor L. Richards, Nikkita Sampson, Rachel M. Scollon, Kayla M. Thayer, DeDieu T. Wabwende, Terri M. Wentworth, Brittany R. Yeaton, Augusta (ME): Samuel S. Dice, Bath (ME): Richard O. Recknagel, Bethel (ME): Daphne G. Champagne, Thomas A. Coolidge, Zachary A. Stone, Boothbay (ME): Jolene D. Greer, Bowdoin (ME): Valerie J. Griffeth, Bowdoin (ME): Brianna L. Leavitt, Bowdoinham (ME): Tracey J. Peterson, Bryant Pond (ME): Jillian R. DeLallo, Buckfield (ME): Abigail M. Fogg, Cindy Pease, Canton (ME): Georgia M. Cavanaugh, Christina K. Kimball, Wyatt Moore, Callie L. Richards, Christopher R. Wainwright, Carthage (ME): Bruce A. Hutchinson, Cumberland Center (ME): Matthew S. Morgan, Durham (ME): Barbara A. Olson, East Weymouth (MA): Joshua R. Chery, Farmington (ME): Riley K. Allen, Matthew S. Clary, Fayette (ME): Richard Hannibal, Gilead (ME): Taylor Maddocks, Gonic (NH): Shannon L. McMahon, Gorham (ME): Derek J. Kuusela, Gray (ME): Abigail M. Jorgenson, Kristen R. Laliberty, Greene (ME): Monique J. LaBerge, Sarah Pierce, Denise S. Sensenig, Parker J. Springer, Greensboro Bend (VT): Ben H. Rich, Hartford (ME): Kristy L. Boutot, Janna-Lynn M. Buck, Hebron (ME): Brianna E. Stanley, Houlton (ME): Daden G. Palmer, Jay (ME): Alexis K. Bessey, Sarah J. Dudley-Taylor, Kingfield (ME): Emily A. Stone, Leeds (ME): Tessa A. Benson, Amanda R. Nelson, Samantha L. Vachon, Lewiston (ME): Ibrahim A. Ahmed, Aicha A. Ali, Yasmine A. Barkad, Osman Bashir, Michaela S. Bedell, Taylor Bergeron, Heather L. Budesheim, Timothy S. Campbell, Sarah Chaput, Kristy S. Cole, James Devoe, Christopher E. Doughty, Nathan Dresser, Alannah M. Dubois, Alaina H. Dyer, Elizabeth Fundis, Jessica R. Gauthier, Eraleena E. Gethers-Hairston, Destiny J. Giroux, Hibo A. Hassan, Gabriel T. Hoy, Adar A. Hussein, Mouna A. Ismail, Bryce Jean, Christelle M. Kasongo, Michelle LaChance, Peyton A. Latham, Fatuma H. Mahdi, Abdirahman S. Mohamud, Jacob Mouser, Vanessa M. Nicholas, Ryan J. Paione, Zilong Pan, Zakiya A. Sheikh, Matthew A. Speaker, Heather L. Williams, Gabriella Y. Worcester, Limerick (ME): Joseph D. Cormier, Lisbon (ME): Kayla E. Belanger, Megan V. Roberts, Lori A. St Pierre, Valerie L. St. Pierre, Lisbon Falls (ME): Samantha E. Cougot, Melissa A. Cyr, Robert E. Donohue, Litchfield (ME): Thomas H. Hopf-lovette, Robert N. Marquis, Livermore (ME): Thomas A. Espeaignnette, Mallory Mercier, Tracy N. Vis, Livermore falls (ME): Jeremy M. Mitchell, Mechanic Falls (ME): Spencer S. Davis, Linda M. Grant, Sasha R. Seal, Shari L. Smith, Mexico (ME): Jennifer J. Merrill, Morgan E. Theriault, Minot (ME): Shannon D. Boutin, Samuel J. Negron, Mount Vernon (ME): Benjamin Norton-Brann, Mount Vernon (ME): Christopher L. Robinson, Naples (ME): Karen J. Peary, Vincent M. Perfetto, New Gloucester (ME): Tasia R. Carll, Kyleigh R. Ouellette, Norway (ME): Cindy M. Fregeau, Celine T. Robitaille, Ocala (FL): Corey E. David, Otisfield (ME): Tyler S. Day, Seth E. Sawyer, Oxford (ME): Beth M. Verrill, Peru (ME): Chelsea Andrews, Poland (ME): Joshua J. Gagnon, Timothy J. Landry, Max L. Smith-Taylor, Richmond (ME): Elizabeth A. Lewis-Bowie, Russell (MA): Samantha R. Belardo, Sabattus (ME): Alexis G. Banks, Amanda R. Breton, Alicia P. Doyle, Timothy M. Riendeau, Jennifer L. Waters, Shelby A. Wood, Skowhegan (ME): Sarah L. Bolduc, Caitlyn B. Pomelow, Somerville (ME): Kelly A. Hall, South Paris (ME): Tristan O. Matolcsy, Michele S. Snow, Sumner (ME): Catherine R. Perron, Topsham (ME): Iva Raymond, Turner (ME): Autumn M. Baker, Nicole E. Daigle, Jacob S. Goodwin, Heather L. Lagueux, Melissa A. Patrie, Ashley M. Richardson, Wales (ME): Hannah D. Dieterich, Sadie A. Pinard, Warren (ME): Randi M. Wachter, Waterford (ME): Catherine MacDonald, Wayne (ME): Bryce Cobb, West Paris (ME): Wyatt Ryder, Wilton (ME): Amos M. Abbott, Cynthia A. Bright, Jonathan L. Jacques, Samantha L. Paradis, Melinda S. Parker, Amy M. Walston, Windham (ME): Kelsey E. Cushman, Winthrop (ME): Marc Chamberlain, Yarmouth (ME): Victoria E. Burton

Honors          

Arrowsic (ME): Audra Ziobro, Auburn (ME): Nasra M. Abdirahman, Najmo A. Ali, Kourtney T. Bartlett, Courtney L. Bolding, Samuel S. Brown, Sonya L. Caron, Dorothy B. Daniels, Tristan R. Donle, Christopher J. Douglas, Tabitha E. Douglas, Madeline G. Duff, Amanda L. Fenderson, Maggie J. Ferland, Patrick R. Fogarty, Jacob L. Gamache, Doreen L. Gooldrup, Brett J. Griffin, Degan A. Guled, Collin J. Hall, Gavin M. Hanson, Spencer R. Harrington, Derek J. Hutchinson, Amber R. Johnson, Nicholas Kazar, Logan W. Kenny, Dylan E. Larose, Shannah L. Lawrence, Robert B. Mains, Kirsten Mazur, Sean J. Michaud, Casay A. Mohamed, Kyle R. Mooney, Ouseiny Ousmane, Younoussa Ousmane, Antonio J. Parisi, Kasey N. Pinkham, Dayla L. Strout, Brittany J. Troiano, Chrissy R. Vining, Augusta (ME): Nicolas R. Bolduc, Justin J. Coull, Knoby Desrouilleres, Bath (ME): Heather A. Staeben, Bethel (ME): Sarah Bartlett, Brian F. Lenberg, Shaynah R. Seames, Bridgton (ME): Amethyst A. Cummings, Cassy L. Surrette, Brownfield (ME): Victoria A. Hazzard, Buckfield (ME): Anika H. Barr, Jason R. Bryant, Kyle A. Charest, Jacob C. Hackett, Seneca R. Jacobs, Sabrina Maamouri-Cortez, Meagan L. Strout, Canton (ME): Kimberly S. Bernard, Jennifer E. Springer, Center Ossipee (NH): Jacquelyn M. Brown, East Wilton (ME): Brooklyn M. Bonnevie, Gorham (ME): Brandi M. Snow, Gray (ME): Isaac K. Bennett, Cody E. Verrill, Greene (ME): Julian R. Clements, Drake L. Goupil, Prisca K. Mbunga, Rebecca A. Mitchell, Morgan J. Penley, Greenwood (ME): Sarah L. Swan, Guatamala City (Guatemala): Jordi A. Valls, Hampden (ME): Rowan Kandra, Hanover (ME): Dakota L. Verrill, Hermon (ME): Whitney C. Thomas, Hollis Center (ME): Madaline A. Wakefield, Houston (TX): Lanna A. Pierre, Jackman (ME): Richard Kenn Vito Cruz, Jay (ME): Kurtland D. Chapman, Erica J. Greenleaf, Courtney J. Grundy, Benjamin R. Nichols, Dakota M. Paul, Kurt M. Tibbetts, Leeds (ME): Karlee M. Barry, Kenneth P. Dickey, Lewiston (ME): Dolar D. Abdullahi, Falhado M. Aden, Hamdi M. Awil, Oubah A. Bahdon, Pitshou K. Banguninga, Trevor R. Boisvert, Sarah N. Carpenter, Julia H. Chabot, David F. Clarke, Evan W. Cox, Andrew M. Craft, Brady M. Cusson, Patrick D. Cyr, Abdullahi D. Daud, Esther Eseka, Samuel R. Gagnon, Makayla B. Girouard, Jonathan K. Good, Ian M. Harger, Annemarie Hastings, Victoria C. Heald, Djamila Issifou, Emma M. Jacques, Mohamed S. Khalid, Desmond R. Lalonde, Nathan G. Long, Paige M. Lovely, Isha A. Matan, Choukri D. Mohamed, Wilsan L. Mohamed, Fatuma M. Mohamud, Jessica E. Moore, Noura O. Moussa, Samatar O. Moussa, Chelsea B. Mullen, Gloria Ndayishimiye, Mbanza G. Nienguesso, Nicholas N. Powers, Fozia A. Robleh, Maryan M. Shidad, Megan Theriault, Madison L. Thistlewaite, Edward W. Turgeon, Keirsten L. Walder, Chance L. Warren, Lisbon (ME): Christian M. Booker, Lynn M. Gross, Miranda A. Yanez, Lisbon Falls (ME): Bailey R. Eveson, Heidi I. LaCascio, Caitlyn A. Owens, Livermore (ME): Bailey Bryant, Kianna L. Lagasse, Mechanic Falls (ME): Gabrielle Comeau, Melbourne (Australia): Kenny Huynh, Minot (ME): Amanda E. Ouellette, Monmouth (ME): Rachel F. Bryant, Arthur B. Gagnon, Chelsey K. Johnson, Cody P. Pelletier, New Gloucester (ME): Dominick H. Carll, Richard B. Maguire, New Market (MD): Erika L. Walker, New Sharon (ME): Jared A. Winslow, North Jay (ME): Maurissa M. Millett, North Yarmouth (ME): Skylar M. Roberts, Norway (ME): Kiana Knowlton, Jennifer Y. Paul, Orrington (ME): Jonathan A. Wheaton, Otisfield (ME): Kathleen A. Edwards, Oxford (ME): Brianna Abbott, Ashlyn M. Drumm, Kenneth P. Kozak, Vincent P. Ortiz, Jenna E. Scott, Peru (ME): Othniel D. Kroger, Phillips (ME): Nathan Boyce, Charles W. Smith, Phippsburg (ME): Tracy E. Gilliam, Poland (ME): Megan V. Radziszewski, Cara Simoneau, Portland (ME): Sudi A. Abdi, Susan Shaw, Sarah H. Stowell, Pownal (ME): Andrea R. Grant, Rangeley (ME): Crystal M. House, Raymond (NH): Dana E. Taylor-Fifield, Raymond (ME): Rebecca A. Woodbury, Readfield (ME): Jordan J. Rouillard, Tabitha N. Tlumac, Rumford (ME): Isaac P. Brennick, Donovan I. Jones, Shawn E. Samuelson, Sabattus (ME): Daniel J. Aiken, Latesa K. Clark, Danya D. Cummings, Skowhegan (ME): Danielle R. Schifano, South Paris (ME): Amy D. Turner, Rusty L. Young, Sumner (ME): Connor J. Dillon, Sunbury (Australia): Matthew R. Attard, Swansea (IL): Eric Taylor, Topsham (ME): Brigham C. St Pierre, Turner (ME): Cierra A. Holbrook, Patrick Maher, Shara Miner, Vanessa L. Robsham, Jillian F. Rombalski, Samantha M. Roy, Alex E. Tedesco, Vassalboro (ME): Kassaundra Dykeman, Waldoboro (ME): Tyler Hayes, Washington (ME): Braden J. Crummett, Daniel P. Jones, Windham (ME): Karissa A. Lavoie, Elizabeth Lucas, Windsor (ME): Cody W. Beaudoin, Winthrop (ME): Judson K. Cobb, MacKenzie M. Guerin

YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT BARBARA FINKELSTEIN TO RETIRE IN JULY

AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine Community College System President David Daigler today announced that Dr. Barbara Finkelstein, president of York County Community College, is retiring on June 30, 2019.

Dr. Finkelstein, who took office in August 2014, has overseen a major $2.9 million fundraising campaign that helped fuel new construction and course offerings at the college in Wells, instituted new policies giving students greater scheduling flexibility and worked tirelessly to deepen the ties between the college and surrounding communities and businesses.

“Barbara Finkelstein has made major contributions to York County Community College and to the region it serves, expanding facilities and programs and working in close partnership with area employers to build a more highly skilled workforce,” said President Daigler. “Those of us who have had the good fortune to work with her wish her all good things in her retirement.”

In announcing her retirement to the college community, President Finkelstein said: “It has been a distinct pleasure and honor to have worked with you over these past five years and to end my 41 years of work at community colleges and 46 years in education with faculty and staff who put students first.”

Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp will serve as interim President, overseeing both colleges. Dr. Knapp has been president at CMCC since 1997 and has previously served as interim president at York County Community College.

A search for the next president of York County Community College, which enrolls more than 1,600 students, will be launched in the fall.

Under Dr. Finkelstein’s leadership, the college expanded from one building to three, adding a new 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Pratt & Whitney Building on the Wells campus and a new instructional facility in Sanford that houses the college’s growing precision machining programs.

Just this year, new academic offerings were introduced, including a new Small Business Management Certificate, an Associate’s Degree in Animal Care Management and the college’s first course in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) at the new Sanford site.

“As a local business owner, heavily dependent on the education and training that YCCC provides our employees and our community, I am grateful for President Finkelstein’s commitment to the development of the region’s workforce,” said Jean Ginn Marvin, chair of the MCCS Board of Trustees and innkeeper of the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. “I will miss her never-ending support for the hospitality industry. Her plan to provide more hospitality courses and programs during the industry’s slower winter months has enabled more people to attend class and complete their degrees. It’s a visionary program and an important part of her legacy.”

Previous to joining York County Community College, Finkelstein served for more than 30 years in a variety of leadership roles at Massasoit Community College, in Massachusetts. She has also been active in both professional and community affairs throughout her career. Most recently, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and President of the Wells Rotary Club.  She is also a member of the Sanford Legacy Board and the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk. In 2012, she was honored with the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Hallmark Award.

Dr. Finkelstein holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston State College, a master’s degree from New York University and a Ph.D. from Capella University.

Dr. Knapp previously held leadership positions at Ivy Tech State College in Terre Haute, Indiana, and Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Green Bay, Wisconsin; a master’s degree from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania; and a doctoral degree in Higher Education from Temple University in Pennsylvania.

For further information:

Noel K. Gallagher, director of communications and public affairs
ngallagher@mccs.me.edu
(207) 629-4028