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June 1, 2018Coconino Community College's Stellar NewsletterSharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what's happening at your Community College.Coconino Community College: Education that works for you.A Quick Word from the PresidentFor the first time in the history of the college,CCC held two Commencement Ceremonies in May.We were pleased to host more than 1,100 family,Visit our websitefriends and community members to celebrate theachievements of our graduates. The end of theSpring 2018 semester was packed with many otherevents to honor students, faculty and staff for theiroutstanding accomplishments. The opportunity tohear from our students and learn about the greatsuccesses of the community that is CCCdemonstrates to all of us that the College is thriving.In this edition of The Comet, you will meet two ofthose outstanding students and the Faculty of theYear awardees. You will learn about some of theexciting partnerships and new programs beingdeveloped at the college as we gear up for summerschool and special summer programs. We invite youto come visit us at one of our locations so we canshow you around and share some of the greatthings happening at CCC. In celebration of all thingswonderful about summer in Arizona - we lookforward to seeing you at the Fourth of July paradesin Flagstaff, Page and Williams.Onward!Colleen SmithGraduations, celebrations abound at CCCGraduations and student celebrations filled Coconino Community College campuses across thecounty during the month of May. The Lone Tree Campus was home for graduation ceremoniesfor Arts & Sciences and Career & Technical Education. Newly minted Coconino County DetentionOfficers received their badges and nurses took the Nightingale Pledge during a PinningCeremony. Students in Flagstaff and Page were recognized for their achievements during StudentAwards Celebrations.

Student graduates celebrated one another during Commencement Ceremonies at CoconinoCommunity College's Lone Tree Campus on May 11.Nursing students took the Nightingale Pledgeduring a ceremony May 10 at CCC.Detention Academy students completed therequirements of the Detention Academy inorder to become Detention Officers at theCoconino County Detention Facility.CCC President Colleen Smith recognized the scholastic achievements of veterans during a

Student Awards Ceremony May 9. Students in all the areas of study received recognition for theirhard work.CCC Receives Proclamation from City ofFlagstaffDistrict Governing Board Chair Garciaaccepts honor for CCCJohn Saltonstall, Business Retention and ExpansionManager for the City of Flagstaff, presented CCCwith an honor during the May 21 CCC DistrictGoverning Board meeting.The city declared the week of May 7 - 11"Economic Development Week." According to theproclamation, the week "is an opportunity torecognize and thank those enterprises that chooseFlagstaff, the city of innovation, as their place to dobusiness."CCC was specifically mentioned because theCollege "serves residents and trains the workforceacross 18,000 square miles."DGB Chair Patricia Garcia accepted theproclamation on behalf of CCC.John Saltonstall, Business Retention andExpansion Manager for Flagstaff, handsDGB Chair Patricia Garcia a proclamation inappreciation of providing workforcedevelopment training in the county.For more info on DGB, click hereCongrats to Two of CCC's Outstanding Grads

Cheynaea CurtisChe yna e a Curtis , a member of CCC's Phi Theta KappaHonor Society, made the commute from Tuba City four timesa week to complete her studies. She received an AssociateDegree in General Studies, and she will graduate again in ayear with an Associate of Science in PreHealth. Her ultimategoal is to become a registered nurse."I feel like education is a value," she said. "It will not only helpme to get the job that I want, but college has benefits to myintellectual growth. I've become wiser, more maturecompared to when I graduated from high school."Donald FisherDona ld Fishe r was looking for a second chance. Not sure whathe wanted to do, Don discovered the Sustainable Green BuildingProgram and started back to college at 50 years old whileworking full time. With other health and personal hurdles, Don wasdetermined to finish his degree and satisfy a dream."It was a chance to help change the world one house at a time,more or less," he said. "I love Flagstaff, but this education willbasically allow me to move anywhere. This program has openeddoors for me."2019 CCC Full-Time Faculty of the Year AwardThomas Lehman, Anatomy andPhysiology Instructor

T homa s Le hma n just finished his 12th yearat CCC. With master's degrees in Biology andZoology, and with two years of medical schoolunder his belt, Lehman enjoys helpingstudents "realize and command the subjectmatter." The fact that the nominations aremade by students and faculty was an honorfor Lehman. It is the second time in his careerthat he's been selected for Faculty of the Year."I'm not planning to stop anytime soon," hesaid, smiling. "I'm having way too much fun."2019 CCC Part-Time Faculty of the Year AwardDr. Monica Baker, MathematicsDr. Monica Ba ke r has spent 26 years of herprofessional career at CCC, first as a part-time instructor, then a full-time instructor, andfinally as Dean of Career & TechnicalEducation. She is retiring from full-time work,and she recently received Professor Emeritusstatus from the CCC District Governing Board.She will be back in the Fall to continueteaching math."It does mean a lot to me," Monica said. "Thewhole philosophy of it is serving the studentsand the county, and you're being recognizedfor that service. That service is an honor."CCC Recognizes Staff of the Year with AwardsThree selected for the 2018Employee of the Year AwardsThree staff members of Coconino CommunityCollege received awards for Employee of theYear during a small ceremony at the LoneTree Campus.The winners were:Le a d e rship - Larry HendricksCla ssifie d Sta ff - Nichole GregoryAd min. P rofe ssiona l - Jane JarboeFaculty and employees with five, 10, 15 and20 years of service were also recognized fortheir dedication to CCC.CCC Testing Specialist Nichole Gregory, left,received the Employee of the Year Award forClassified Staff.

Coconino County Career CenterThe Coconino County Career Center is dedicated to helpingcounty residents seeking to manage their career by providingaccess to information and quality services and helping countybusinesses get the skilled workers they need.The Career Center has been front and center with Goodwill ofCentral and Northern Arizona in helping CCC bring itsCertified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) programto county residents."Growing our skilled workforce is essential to assure that localemployers have the talent they need to be productive," saidThe newest CAMT graduatesCareer Center Director Carol Curtis. "The County CareerCenter has been privileged to participate in this yearlypartnership with the College."To learn more about the Coconino County Career Center, visittheir website here .Read more about CAMT students hereGetting Greasy Learning Autos in High SchoolStudents get college credit through

Coconino Community CollegeKami Lawrence and Emilio Apodaca areseniors at Coconino High School. Both havetaken Auto 1, 2 and 3, and have receivedcollege credit from CCC for each class throughthe Coconino Association for Vocations,Industry and Technology (CAVIAT) program."I've always had an interest in cars and toknow more about them, what they're doingwhen you drive down the road," Kami said.Read the rest of the storyPetraCorps:Continuing Trainingfor TeachersThe PetraCorps program is a weeklongimmersiveSTEMbasedprogramdesigned to explore the scientificprincipals found throughout Biology,Chemistry, Geology, and Physiology,through field research, classroom lecture,and laboratory experience. Call KayLeumformoreinformationat928.645.6682.CCC Science Instructors Andrew Allen (left) andAaron Tabor will take participants on the learningexperience of a lifetime.Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities atthe Grand Canyon in the Fall.Se ssion II—G ra nd Ca nyon August 13-18, 2018Stay inside the Park at the AlbrightCenterSee the Canyon in a PrivateEducational SettingExperience North Rim CampingParticipate in Ranger Led ActivitiesExplore Historical LandmarksRead more about it

Our Ed Talk Series is free and open to the public.EXTRA: "The American Civil War: An Early Affairat Ball's Bluff"Thursday, June 7, 2018 6-7 PMJoe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center,245 N. Thorpe RoadPresented by FUSD's Scott WalmerFree and Open to the PublicIn October 1861, a "slight demonstration" turned into a nightmare on the banksof the Potomac. What was gained? What was lost? Who was to blame? How wouldthe Civil War be influenced? Join Walmer for a look at a tangled series of events."Voice, Fingerprints, Eye Scans: Are BiometricsReally Keeping Your Mobile Device Secure?"Presented by Dr. Gonzalo Perez, CCC Associate VP of Innovative LearningSolutionsMonday, June 11, 2018 at 6 p.m.CCC Fourth Street Innovation Center - Room B34"Meet the Bugs in Your Compost"Presented by Melinda McKinney, CCC Biology FacultyMonday, July 9, 2018 at 6 p.m.CCC Fourth Street Innovation Center - Room B34"Mushroom Mania: Get to know the various types offungi that grow in northern Arizona during theMonsoon season"Presented by Rachel Edelstein, CCC Alumni and Donor RelationsCoordinator

Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6 p.m.CCC Fourth Street Innovation Center - Room B34New Summer Art Classes Offeredat CCC Lone Tree CampusIntrod uction toLa nd sca p e Dra wing Alan PetersenJune 18- 28, 20181-4 p.m .P a inting with G oa che Elaine DillinghamJuly 9-12, 20185-8 p.m.Wild flowe rs in ArizonaWendy McBride June 4-7, 2018June 11-14, 201812 pm-6:45 p.m.Dra wing Anima ls Jeff RothJuly 9-12, 20189 am-12 p.m.T he Art Quilt E xp lore dDarcy Faulk August 6-9, 20189 am-12 p.m.Introd uction to P ortra itDra wing Jeff RothJuly 30-August 2, 20189 am-12 p.m.For more information, contact Alan Petersen at alan.petersen@coconino.edu or call 928-226-4322CCC news in Page

CCC Page Director Jim Hunter interviews students Marques Johnson (left) and Rochelle Russell.Students Recognized During Awards CeremonyMore than 60 students, friends and family attended the Student Awards Celebration at CCC inPage on May 16.Student graduates were honored along with current students who have received scholarshipsand special recognitions for the coming academic year."The room was packed, many of our graduates were in attendance with their families and we seta record for scholarship awards," said James Hunter, Director of CCC Page.CCC President Colleen Smith made remarks to the students and their families. The keynotespeaker for the evening was Regina Lane-Haycock, Community Relations Representative for theNavajo Generating Station. She encouraged the graduates to go out into the world and do greatthings."Your learning will never stop," Lane-Haycock said. "Your growing will never stop."(Photo: Saija Lehtonen)

CCC news in Williams

CCC English Instructor Ann Wells (center-left) is retiring after years of service to students.Wells recognized for service to CCCAnn Wells, longtime Williams resident and President of the Williams School Board, has retiredfrom Coconino Community College after serving students as an English Instructor.Ann was one of several CCC faculty members recognized during the April 23 CCC DistrictGoverning Board Meeting.Ann started off with CCC part-time, teaching English to Williams High School students for collegecredit as part of the Dual Enrollment program. She switched to full-time at CCC beginning in2014, teaching English and Reading. But don't worry. She won't be leaving for good. Ann will becoming back to teach part-time in the Fall.CCC news in GrandCanyon/TusayanCCC students and faculty give science demonstrations at the South Rim on Earth Day this year.CCC Celebrates Earth Day at Grand Canyon