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Amanda Carter named CCCC’s

Staff Member of the Year

Amanda Carter, Director of Distance Education, has been named Central Carolina Community College’s Staff
Member of the Year for 2020-2021.

Amanda Carter, Director of Distance Education, has been CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman said: “Ms. Carter un-
named Central Carolina Community College’s Staff Member derstands the importance of serving students in helping them
of the Year for 2020-2021. succeed and even before the pandemic placed so much addi-
tional emphasis on digital engagement, she made sure CCCC
“I am honored and humbled by this award,” said Carter, who online education was provided with an emphasis on quality –
first came to CCCC as a student in 2000 and became a full-time quality content and quality service. She leads by example so
employee in 2004. “Working at CCCC means being a part of that quality service is experienced both by our students and our
a big family. This has been one of the most challenging and faculty. She is always available as a resource and constantly
rewarding years of my career. I have been able to connect and investigating opportunities for more effective ways to support
get to know more of the college family. To be appreciated and our distance education community.”
recognized for the hard work means so much to me.”
Scott Byington, CCCC’s Dean of University Transfer and Ad-
What does Carter enjoy most about her job? vising, said Carter is indispensable in all of the various roles
she plays and how well she does them. “She is responsive,
“The people. I enjoy working with students, faculty, staff, and dependable, and truly professional in the way she helps man-
our community,” said Carter. “The ability to make an impact age personnel, resources, and how she develops a vision for
on so many people’s lives drives me to learn and be better each distance education,” said Byington, who noted that Carter is
day.” “a superior staff member who understands her college, who

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