Instructor Spotlight
After nearly five decades of dedicated service in nursing and nursing education, Avis Morrow is preparing to embrace a new chapter of life. At the end of this year, she will retire, having spent the last ten years shaping the next generation of nurses. With warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication, Avis has cared for patients…
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”…
Instructor Spotlight
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…
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…
Alumni Spotlight
Ashanti McGuire’s story is one of perseverance and determination. As a troubled teenager, she attended an alternative school for most of her middle and high school years, eventually dropping out. In 2014, with encouragement from her daughter, she finally earned her high school diploma through the College and Career Readiness program at CCC. With that…
Academics
Brooke Porter is Cleveland Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award winner. She graduated on May 9, 2024, with an Associate in Arts degree and a 4.0 GPA. She is transferring to Gardner-Webb University to earn her bachelor’s degree and then attend medical school. Ultimately, she wants to be a neurologist. “First, I want to thank…
Student Spotlight
Taking the first step toward something new can be very intimidating. We may hesitate, even when we know we need to take that step so we can move forward with our lives. Many of us need encouragement or nudging from a friend or family member. In Kody Parker’s case it was his parents who did…
Student Spotlight
Everyone who comes to CCC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) offices has a story. Each story is different, but they all share one thing—they have experienced barriers that kept them from achieving a goal. Kenneth Humphries walked into CCC’s College and Career Readiness offices after years of struggling in school. “When I was younger, I…