Events/Activities on Campus
Cleveland Community College hosted its annual Educator’s Luncheon to celebrate the partnership between the College, Cleveland County Schools, and Pinnacle Classical Academy. Staff from these organizations gathered to celebrate the Career and College Promise programs each of the high schools offer. This year, the focus was on CCC’s partnership with CCS and Pinnacle to provide…
Instructor Spotlight
Allen “Al” Dunkleman has spent more than two decades fostering a love for learning and encouraging students to persevere, no matter their background or challenges. A Sociology instructor at Cleveland Community College since 2002, he is preparing for his last day in the classroom, at least as a full-time instructor. He’s making a “vocational transition”…
Events/Activities on Campus
Cleveland Community College welcomed students, faculty, and IT professionals recently to a highly anticipated event hosted by AFCOM, the professional association dedicated to advancing careers in IT and data center management. Held in the Moore Advanced Technology Center, the event provided a platform for industry experts to share insights and discuss the evolving landscape of…
Spotlights
Russ Hamilton, a long-time HVAC instructor at Cleveland Community College, is set to retire after 22 years of impacting students’ lives. Originally on a different career path, Russ’s journey into teaching took an unexpected route. After being discharged from the Navy, Russ worked the third shift at a local company. After 10 years working on…
Community Effort
As Cleveland Community College returns to normal operations, we want to acknowledge the profound impact Hurricane Helene has had on our area. Cleveland County was hit much harder than anticipated. Many students and staff experienced power outages and property damage; some are still dealing with the storm’s aftermath. While the cleanup process will be extensive,…
Student Spotlight
Kaitlyn Sisk reminds us that we don’t have to stay on the same path for our entire career. If you are in a career that is not the best match for you, change your path. Staff and faculty at Cleveland Community College are here to help you! “My first career was dental assisting,” says Kaitlyn….
Spotlights
The Arts & Culture Club at Cleveland Community College is your gateway to a vibrant campus life! We’re dedicated to enhancing our community through artistic expression, whether it’s visual arts, music, theater, or language. Dive into a world of creativity with us, and connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate and explore…
Staff Spotlight
Joedonnas Bennett was juggling two jobs, trying to provide for her children, and dreaming of a better, more secure future for all of them. She realized that if things were going to change, she had to take action. She was smart enough to know that “life doesn’t have to be what you’re used to.” In…
Recognition
On Thursday, July 11, CCC held a graduation ceremony for students in our College and Career Readiness program. This year, 29 students completed credentials to earn their high school diploma, with 19 students walking across the stage. The Keeter Auditorium was filled with family and friends, gathered to cheer, clap and celebrate the students’ accomplishments….
Recognition
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards! In 2021, the Cleveland Community College Foundation renamed its employee awards program in memory of long-time employee, Jean Harry Francis. Francis, who passed away in July 2020, received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1994. Francis was a College…