Make the ‘CCBC Connection’ to share
news and events with county residents

CCBC Connections is a lively and informative half-hour television program featuring interviews with campus newsmakers, leaders, academic and career program coordinators, student services coordinators, interesting CCBC students, staff and more. Produced by CCBC Television, CCBC Connections is broadcast on Comcast Cable channel 71 in Baltimore County.

“This is a great opportunity for faculty and staff to promote their programs,” said Jo-Ann S. Rasmussen, director of Production Services and Facilities. “CCBC Television has a potential audience of more than 300,000 households.” A rolling bulletin board, featuring CCBC news and events, airs around the clock on Comcast Cable channel 72.

Administrators, faculty and staff interested in promoting programs, services, grant projects, etc. or who have an interesting personal or professional story are invited to contact Rasmussen at 443-840-1552 or jrasmussen@ccbcmd.edu to be considered for a guest spot on CCBC Connections.

CCBC Connections airs on Mondays at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., Fridays at 10:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 p.m.

Here’s a look at topics and guests featured on upcoming editions of CCBC Connections:

Nov. 3 – 22
Host: Sharyn Myrick
College Readiness Program: Dr. Cindy Peterka, dean of Learning and Student Development and coordinator of the College Readiness Program
Emergency Preparedness: Jeffrey B. Hagen, CCBC chief of Public Safety
Computer Graphics and Visual Communications: Erik S. Miller, coordinator, CGVC

Nov. 24 – Dec. 21
Host: Brooke Bognanni
Music Department and Professional Musician: Doug Mattingly, music instructor
Stress Management and Wellness: Leslie Weiss Tinios, associate professor, Wellness
International Education and Study Abroad: Stephen Arum, director of International Education and Experiential Learning

Jan. 5 – 25, 2004
Host: Tracey Durant
TRIO Programs: Beverly C. Lindsey, director, Educational Talent Search, CCBC Catonsville and Lee Katon, interim director, Project SPARK
CCBC Child Care Centers: Gerard Cohee, director, Child Care Services, CCBC Catonsville
Walt Disney World College Internship Program: Linda Bertell, career counselor, CCBC Catonsville

Jan. 26 – Feb. 15
Host: Brooke Bognanni
Dance Programs: Vanessa Jackson, assistant professor, Dance, Physical Education/director, Dance Media
Animal Studies: Brenda Fick, director, Student Success Center and Kim Stallwood, instructor
Criminal Justice: Dennis Seymour, professor, Criminal Justice

Encore presentations of CCBC Connections programs recorded in Spring 2003 and Fall 2003 may be seen Mondays at 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 2:30 p.m.:

(2003-01) Tracey Durant hosts Jim Fitch, Boating Program; Bill Barry, Labor Studies; and Chris Fox, Environment Project
(2003-02) Brooke Bognanni hosts Willa Brooks, Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Anne Lefter, Performing Arts at CCBC Essex and Joe Schatz, CEED Command Spanish
(2003-03) Sharyn Myrick hosts Tom Burkett, Biotechnology, CCBC Catonsville; Carol Sullivan, LPN/Nursing; and Kathleen Harmeyer, Internet and Multimedia Technology/Gaming
(2003-04) Brooke Bognanni hosts Joan Swiston, Project Second Start; Dallas Dolan, Chemical Dependency Counseling; and Don Elliot, Creative Arts/Youth Enrichment Programs, CEED
(2003-06) Tracey Durant hosts Steve Tanner, Dual Enrollment Program; Joy Adams-Jones, learning assistance coordinator, Peer Mentoring, CCBC Essex; and Terry Wolfe, Automotive Technology, CCBC Catonsville
(2003-07) Sharyn Myrick hosts Joe Shopulski, Community Education; Arne Lindquist, Senior Showcase and Senior Studies Program; and Tim Thompson, Corporate Communications
(2003-08) Brooke Bognanni hosts Sandra Brown, Interpreter Preparation; John Sanders, Horticulture; and Mitchell Perkins, Mass Communication.
(2003-09) Tracey Durant hosts Judy Blum, Occupational Therapy Assistant program; David Ludwikoski, Natural Science; and Anne Comins, IMMT and Sheryl Parks, E-Business
(2003-10) Brooke Bognanni hosts Maureen McDonough, Teacher Education; Millie W. Boyd, Community Education; and Adrienne Summers, Floral Design