FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2018 — 2019Some of the words shared by our 2019 Commencement Ceremonies keynote speaker, Dr. Eric Mansfield, still resonate within the college community and our graduates today. Mansfield is an Army veteran and a local otolaryngologist in the community who opened Holly Springs Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy in March 2018. Mansfield is a graduate of two prominent HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities), Howard University in Washington, D.C. and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Part of his speech focused on the lessons he learned and the outlook gained after a near- death experience in 2018. He had finished working out at a gym when his heart went into ventricular fibrillation described as an arrhythmia that stopped it from beating. At the time, he was driving. His car slammed into a tree at 50 mph. A rescue squad restarted his heart before he was placed into a 48-hour coma that would begin his recovery. He shared four pieces of advice with the College’s Class of 2019 graduates: You have to bounce back. Embrace your scars. Complete your course. Don’t lose your swag. He also added, “God has you where you are for a reason. One of the things God said to me is, ‘Never let man put a period where I put a comma.’ This degree does not make you great, it confirms you are already great. Don’t lose what’s inside of you.”FTCC ANNUAL REPORT 1 5 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT President Dr. J. Larry Keen shares his thoughts from the past year 6 LETTER FROM THE BOARD Board Chair Ronald C. Crosby, Jr., shares his view of the future for FTCC 8 MEETING STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE FTCC welcomes new Senior VP for Academic & Student Services, Dr. Mark Sorrells 10 TOP 16 See the top moments from 2018-2019 14 ONE STORY AT A TIME Students from programs across FTCC celebrate graduation 18 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Jacob Fields: from nature lover to park ranger 22 A YEAR IN NUMBERS An overview of 2018-2019 Community 24 HUMANITY FIRST Habitat for Humanity partnership finds FTCC construction students on the job 30 TIME FOR TRAINING Learn more about how 2018-2019 brought world travel and local partnerships to FTCC 32 CELEBRATING CONNECTIONS Four-year institutions partner to strengthen scholastic goals for students 34 SUMMER GAMES Student Jonathan Thomas participates in Booz Allen Hamilton competition 36 THE WAY WE COOK It was a year filled with food for many at FTCC 38 HONOR AND REMEMBER FTCC remembers the military who serve, study, and protect in our community 42 MILITARY INFOGRAPHIC Highlighting the success of military members and programs at FTCC CONTENTS2 WWW.FAYTECHCC.EDU Sports 56 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME FTCC given J.P. Riddle Stadium for America’s favorite pastime 58 I WAS A LEADER Wounded warrior and former paratrooper finds solace in baseball 62 NEVER STOP REACHING Season highlights see the introduction of new sports at FTCC, including volleyball and softball OUR PEOPLE 72 IN THEIR OWN WORDS Faculty share their dreams, aspirations for their programs 80 DISTINGUISHED Staff and faculty awards from the last year 82 THE MELINDA PASH PROJECT Historian, instructor shares her passion for forgotten stories of Korean War veterans PHILANTHROPY 91 THANK YOU Interim Director of the FTCC Foundation Lauren Arp shares her thanks with donors 92 OUT AND ABOUT See what the FTCC Foundation has been up to 94 TURNING TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH Alumni spotlight on Nicole Stumbling Bear, Native American, and survivor 98 BY THE NUMBERS A look into the giving and donations that support the FTCC Foundation 100 NOTE FROM THE FOUNDATION CHAIR || DONOR CIRCLES Thoughts from Ned Johnson, a tribute to our donors 105 THE FINAL NOTE Thoughts from our 2019 Commencement keynote speaker, Dr. Eric Mansfield Student Life 46 WE ARE FTCC Find out more about what our students have been up to this year 52 DOUBLE EXPOSURES The Advertising & Graphic Design program shines at FTCCLoved ones smile and take pictures as they look upon one of the many graduates who participated in the 57th Annual Commencement Exercises for FTCC. Thousands of family members and friends of graduates filled the Crown Coliseum to applaud and cheer for students who compose the graduating Class of 2019.4 WWW.FAYTECHCC.EDUFTCC ANNUAL REPORT 5 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT D ear Friend: Fayetteville Technical Community College serves as an important junction for many individuals; we meet students where they are in life and provide the resources and support to help them fulfill their careers and educational aspirations. As you read this annual report, you will see many examples of how the faculty and staff at FTCC are committed to continuously assessing how we serve our students and identifying ways to serve better. We know that employers count on us to build and strengthen talents among our students and reward excellence among our students, faculty, and staff. The careful cultivation of relationships with our community partners has led to rewarding experiences for our students and success for businesses within our community as well as across the globe. Our College continues to strengthen and grow as we explore and discover new realms of opportunities involving new technology and practices emerging in various professions. We are excited about the new regional training center for firefighters and emergency response personnel. The state-of-the- art training center will be constructed on 30 acres of land at the Cumberland County Industrial Park. In addition to classrooms, the Center will provide live fire buildings, apparatus bays, technical rescue areas, and other specialized training grounds for students. The Center will attract individuals in our community/region interested in pursuing a professional career in firefighting and emergency response training, as well as others from across the state and neighboring states. As we assembled the stories and highlights for this report, we reflected on the positive contributions that have occurred through our educational programs and community partnerships. We celebrate the opportunity to help position Cumberland County as a reliable source for talent through the mission of our college: to serve our community as a learning-centered institution to build a globally competitive workforce supporting economic development. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Dr. J. Larry Keen, President6 WWW.FAYTECHCC.EDU EXTENDING A POSITIVE REACH D ear Friend: It has been a privilege to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years and as Board Chair for the past two years. My experiences consistently remind me of the tremendous opportunities that are readily available through a place of education with open doors to all who desire to learn. In addition to positively serving the needs of students, Fayetteville Tech significantly affects the quality of our community and workplace environment by helping students earn a high school equivalency, pursue a personal interest or hobby, or earn an associate degree, certificate, or diploma from the many program choices available through curriculum and continuing education. Fayetteville Tech is also a wonderful place to work. Beyond the obvious educational benefits available, Fayetteville Tech extends its positive reach far, providing unique resources and a climate that promote student well-being and success. FTCC counselors, teachers, staff, and administrators stand by their commitment that student success is the top priority. FTCC’s Student Learning Center and Paul H. Thompson Library offer engaging academic resources and professional guidance to help students beyond the classroom. FTCC’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship offers a program to help individuals pursue their goal of becoming an entrepreneur. The Small Business Center offers customized training and extension education for businesses in our area. Recognizing the importance of our military and veterans, FTCC is committed to understanding the unique needs of our soldiers by offering specialized programs of study that build on a soldier’s military occupational specialty and providing the All American Veterans Center — a tremendous resource establishment where veterans assist other veterans. The FTCC Foundation helps students by providing scholarships and financial assistance. FTCC’s expanded athletics program adds an exciting dimension to the entire educational experience. It is an honor to serve and be a part of Fayetteville Technical Community College. Thank you for your support of this outstanding college. Sincerely, Ronald C. Crosby, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees FTCC ANNUAL REPORT 7 OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES RONALD C. CROSBY, JR., BOARD CHAIRDALLAS FREEMANDANA HAITHCOCKWILLIAM HEDGEPETH DELORES INGRAMCHARLES HARRELLCHARLES KOONCELINWOOD POWELL CHANDAN SHANKARSUZANNAH TUCKERBILLY WELLONSDAVID WILLIFORDNext >