Check out what’s new at the library in the January newsletter, including:
- new book titles
- a peek at our college’s past in the Archives Corner
- a reminder about the services we have to offer
- a remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Category Archives: Virtual
Brightspace orientations for online classes
Nervous about taking your first online course in Brightspace, Central Piedmont’s course Learning Management System?
We can help! Our one hour, virtual instructional sessions will give you hands-on experience with Brightspace. Review the Brightspace practice sessions schedule and register today.
These sessions will demonstrate how to:
- navigate Brightspace
- turn on notifications
- download the Brightspace Pulse app
- take quizzes
- upload assignments
- post discussions
- complete an Enrollment Verification Activity
These sessions are open to all students. We think you should strongly consider signing up for this additional help if you:
- are new to Central Piedmont
- are an English as a Foreign Language student
- do not feel comfortable with technology
We also encourage you to use the Brightspace Resource Guide for extra help if needed.
Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable with the tools you need to be successful in class. We can’t wait to see you there
Fast Track your Path with Winter Session
Are you on the fast track? Classes are filling fast, but there are still seats available in 4-week classes that start Dec. 5. These winter session classes are all online and run over the winter break through Jan. 3, 2023.
Central Piedmont charges for a maximum of 16 credit hours per term, so if you add additional credit hours over 16 for the fall term (including winter session), your tuition for other classes could be free! (Fees, supplies or textbook costs may still apply).
General transfer classes with availability (as of Tuesday Nov. 29) include:
- ACA 122
- ART 111
- BIO 110, 111
- COM 231
- DRA 111
- ECO 251, 252
- ENG 111, 112
- GEL 111
- HIS 111, 112, 131, 132
- HUM 120
- MAT 143, 152, 171
- MUS 110
- PHI 240
- POL 120
- PSY 150, 241
- SOC 210
Need these classes for your path and ready to register?
- Log into mycollege.cpcc.edu
- Click on “Student Planning”
- Then click on “Plan your degree and register for classes”
- Create your class schedule and register
Need help with anything? Contact our Navigators at navigate@cpcc.edu or 704.330.2722.
Experience the World — International Education Week 2022
We’re bringing the experiences of the world right here to you Central Piedmont. Join Central Piedmont’s Global Learning office as we celebrate International Education Week here at the college Nov. 14-17 with both on-campus and virtual events to broaden your perspective.
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment.
Student opinions needed, get Central Piedmont swag!
Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Comission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which makes sure institutions comply with standards of education. The college works on continuous improvements, and is currently developing a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which is a requirement of the college’s process to keep our accreditation.
Student feedback was used to select the QEP topic, now we need your feedback to further refine it. Please join a virtual conversation on either:
- Nov 16: 1- 2 p.m.
- Nov 17: 1- 2 p.m.
Sign up for a session using this Google Form, and you will be provided the link to join the session virtually prior to the session. Attendees will be offered Central Piedmont swag! Your voice matters and we look forward to hearing from you!
Get Ready to Get Hired with Career Development Week Nov. 1-3
Meet with employers and get interviewing tips and resume help.
Mark your calendars: November is National Career Development Month, and to celebrate, we have designed a week full of professional development opportunities just for you!
You can expect employers from different industries to share employment opportunities, discuss the skills you need to be successful in today’s job market, attend workshop presentations from employers, and even get a free professional photo for your LinkedIn profile.
Are you the next member of the Student Equity Council?
Lend your voice to help create a more-inclusive, diverse and equitable Central Piedmont. The Student Equity Council (SEC) is looking for new members. The SEC stands as a voice for Central Piedmont students in the areas of policies, procedures and resources as it relates to diversity, inclusion and equity.
The SEC is committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students through:
- advocacy
- programming and service
- supporting our diverse, identity-focused student clubs
- anti-discrimination training and development opportunities for students.
Virtual meetings are every other Friday at 2 p.m. Join the SEC today and make a difference for all students. SEC leadership positions are also available.
Want to join? Complete the interest form.
For questions or more information, please email edicouncil@cpcc.edu.
Survey: How do you pay for college?
Central Piedmont is launching a survey to learn more about your experiences and opinions concerning how you pay for college and how you address money issues. We are partnering with Trellis – a non-profit organization that helps students succeed in college – who will be sending out the survey on our behalf. Look for the survey from “Trellis Research” in your Central Piedmont student email on Monday, Oct. 24.
Completing this survey will help us work on plans to serve you and your classmates better as you move towards graduation. Also, students who participate will be entered into a national drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card (50 total gift cards are being given away).
Your privacy is important to us – all your answers will be combined with others and will not be linked with you personally. Please complete this survey when you receive it. We really believe that learning about your experiences and challenges can help us better support you in your educational journey at Central Piedmont.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Kim.Amory@cpcc.edu.
Stop by to take the survey for free stuff, chance to win gift cards
Your opinion matters! Help us plan for the future building and space needs of Central Piedmont campuses. Participate in the survey about Central Piedmont’s long-term facilities plan for a chance to win one of several $100 Amazon gift cards.
Take the quick survey in-person or online. Students that participate in-person will receive free healthy snacks, giveaways, and can choose to enter the gift card drawing. Take the online survey (and enter the drawing for a chance to win a gift card) before the survey closes on Friday, October 21.
Stop by to take the survey in-person when they visit your campus:
Monday, October 17:
Central Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Merancas Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Merancas Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18:
Harris Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Harper Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19:
Levine Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cato Campus – 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Attend “We Are Resilient” discussion Oct. 13
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Central Piedmont invites you to attend “We Are Resilient,” a panel discussion on the signs and dynamics of power and control in relationships.
This program is being presented in a hybrid format in partnership with Central Piedmont Library, Office of Institutional Equity, Student Engagement, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services (CSS), and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event either virtually or in person.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2160.
Attend virtually.