Family Resource Center Scavenger Hunt: Practice Self-Care and Win Prizes

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mother walking with her daughter on campusAs we continue to move forward through the pandemic, the Family Resource Center wants to ensure we are all taking care of ourselves. We’ve comprised a “self-care scavenger hunt” for you to complete.

Take the opportunity to engage with Central Piedmont’s resources as we continue to work remotely. You can still prioritize your self-care  during these unprecedented times – and we’re here to help.

Don’t miss out on the chance to win self-care booklets, Central Piedmont swag AND free gift cards! All participants who complete a  Scavenger Hunt Sheet will receive a prize while supplies last.

 

Finish Faster with 8-Week Courses this Spring Semester

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Central Piedmont has remained dedicated to discovering innovative ways to help you persist and complete your studies. The college has been hard at work, reviewing best practices for how students across the state and country are achieving success (and completing!) within accelerated, remote learning environments during COVID-19.


Our Findings

What we’ve learned is students have higher success rates in compressed, short-session courses, compared to full-semester length (16-week) courses. This is especially true among part-time students. Students in short-session courses have demonstrated improved time management skills, better focus and motivation, and improved knowledge retention.

With this in mind, Central Piedmont will offer more eight-week learning sessions in spring 2021. 

Pilot programs
The college is currently identifying which programs and courses will be included in the spring short-session pilot program. To date, the following programs and courses have been recommended for the pilot (others may be added):

  • Associate in Arts (Students in the 2020-2021 49erNext cohort as well as other AA courses)
  • Automotive Systems Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Collision Repair & Refinishing
  • Criminal Justice Technology
  • Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Interior Design
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Simulation & Game Development
  • Welding Technology.

How it will work

Beginning Jan. 11, students would still return to campus for face-to-face courses, online courses, or a combination of both in-person and online courses; however, students enrolled in the above programs would have the option of enrolling in: traditional 16-week courses AND/OR multiple short-session (eight-week) courses scheduled during the first eight-week session of the semester (Jan. 11 – March 5) or during the second eight-week session of the semester (March 15 – May 11). By enrolling in short-session courses, these students would be able to earn the same amount of credits in less time. 

Student benefits

The short-session learning schedule has a number of proven benefits. If you’re enrolled in one of the above programs this spring, and decide to enroll in multiple eight-week courses during the first and second half of the semester, you will be able to:

  • identify more classes that better fit your schedule (both 16-week and eight-week sessions will be available)
  • experience a break between March 6 and 14, allowing you more time to adjust your schedules ahead of the next eight-week session
  • experience constant pacing from term to term
  • focus on fewer classes during each eight-week period
  • earn stackable credentials to demonstrate your academic/career pathway to future employers
  • have access to a quality education at the same great price
  • complete your educational goals on time

 We hope offering more eight-week, short-session classes contributes to your success, providing you with more learning options that meet your busy schedule as you strive to achieve your academic goals and conquer possibility at Central Piedmont!

Registration for the spring 2021 semester is now open. A complete listing of spring 2021 classes, including details such as section, prerequisites, course descriptions, etc., are now available through Student Planning. Log into MyCollege to plan your class schedule. In addition, Corporate and Continuing Education course registration is ongoing.

Central Piedmont’s Overcash Gallery Presents Artists Monique Luck and Renea Gaete

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Monique Luck

Mixed media artist, Monique Luck artfully arranges collage pieces in a desired way, all the while contemplating how simple it would be if we could rearrange the pieces of life in a similar fashion. Her muse is the human figure in mixed media. Monique’s work evokes an emotive response speaking to personal loss. While misfortune may be unavoidable, it remains a common thread uniting us all. We live through a time of fear and uncertainty threatening to tear us apart, but by coming together we, like Monique’s artwork, form a cohesive and harmonious picture.

Monique’s goal is to foster a sense of unity capable of transcending cultural differences and social divides. Part of her exhibition will feature an interactive wall. Using magnetic paint and handmade paper, gallery visitors and students will be able to write a memory or thought on the piece of paper and adhere it to the wall. By the end of the exhibit this will become a collage of memories from all of us at Central Piedmont.

WHEN: January 11 – March 11
Artist Lecture: February 10, 1 p.m., on Facebook Live
Reception: March 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center, Ross, Gallery, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28235

CONTACT: For more information, or to schedule a tour, please contact Art Galleries Coordinator Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow the Central Piedmont Galleries on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and the blog at http://blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries/.

Rene Gaete

Central Piedmont Community College’s Overcash Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition, titled “Sill Life,” by René Gaete, Jan. 11 – March 18, on the college’s Central Campus.

Chilean artist René Gaete’s work emits a tone of mystery and longing drawing the viewer into the scene. Sparking discourse, his compositions and techniques echo elements of Impressionism, Expressionism, Baroque and Abstraction. The figures are recognizable as human beings, yet seem to be echoes of the past, like an imprint or a dream.

Straining between a sense of control and spontaneity René combines these two motivations together with an expert hand. Human forms seem to fleet in and out of focus bending the confines of time and space, giving the illusion of active movement in still life forms. “Still Life” is an exhibition that links the past to the present, the old to the new, bonding painting ideals in a novel way.

WHEN: January 11 – March 18, 2021
Reception: March 20 at 5 p.m.

Artist Lecture: March 20 at 4 p.m.

 WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center, Ross Art Gallery, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204

CONTACT: For more information, or to schedule a tour, please contact Art Galleries Coordinator Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook atCentral Piedmont Arts and our blog at http://blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries/

 

Ways to Stay Connected This Week

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During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  • Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
  • Are you renting? Not sure what your rights are? Consider attending this seminar to learn about tenant protections available due to the pandemic and how to spot illegal trade practices, habitability issues, and eviction issues. Join us November 17 from 12-1pm via WebEx (Access Code: 171 215 5245, Password: CCLASINGLESTOP) Questions? Contact Jess-Mara Jordan at singlestop@cpcc.edu.
  • Life at Chapel Hill Q&A Session: The Student Researchers in Science Club are hosting a virtual panel with two students currently at UNC Chapel Hill in science majors, who will be sharing their experiences about school during the pandemic, life outside of school, opportunities, etc. Have questions you want to ask the panelists? Fill out this Google Form so they can answer them during the panel! We’ll see you on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm via WebEx. (Meeting number: 171 431 2495, Password: PWzX3GZJC63).
  • Bingo! Students can  join in with Rotaract’s efforts during Bingo on November 13th at 3:00pm via Zoom (MeetingID: 985 806 2030, Passcode: BINGO). Students can pre-register to get their bingo card, provide optional donation of $5, and play along. Please complete the registration form and join us for a great cause.
    • Rotaract Club has selected Partners for Parks Foundation as their 2020-2021 philanthropy. This organization supports our local greenways and leads sustainability efforts in our community. Rotaract is asking students, faculty, and staff to participate in the 5-5-5 Challenge. Donate five to their gofundme, walk/run a 5k on the greenway, park, or neighborhood or tag 5 people on social media and challenge them to do the same.
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

What Are You Walking For? Walk for Wellness

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Get your walking shoes ready! Join Student Life November 16 – 22 for the first ever Walk for Wellness to participate in challenges that can benefit your health and wellness. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a daily prize*, engage with fellow students, all while improving your health! Research has proven that walking has an array of benefits, including:

  • Reducing joint pain
  • Increasing blood flow and circulation
  • Boosting energy levels naturally
  • Reducing anxiety and stress

By the end of the event, you will experience great benefits and may ignite a love for walking you never knew you had.

Register

  • Registration is open now until November 22
  • Download the free 10,000 Steps app from the Google Play or AppleApp store and sign up for a participant account using your Central Piedmont student email address
  • Send an email to Anita McGill of Student Life, Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu, to receive an invitation to the tournament
  • Using the link in the app, visit the 10,000 Steps website to sync your mobile account and accept your invitation

Participate

  • Download and create a participant account for the 10,000 Steps App using your Central Piedmont student email
  • Sign up for the event by sending Anita McGill an email after creating a 10,000 Steps participant account
  • Track your steps using the device or app you feel comfortable with
  • Record your daily steps in the 10,000 Steps app before midnight on the day of the challenge, be sure to click the sync button in the Step Log so your steps are registered
  • Winners will be announced throughout the event

Questions

Contact Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu if you have any questions or concerns. 10,000 Steps also has a support page with in depth instructions for many problems, or if you just need help with the process.

*Prize Rules

Steps must be registered before midnight on the day of the challenge for students to qualify for that day’s prize. Winners will be chosen at random from the day’s qualifying participants. Prizes are limited to one per student, per day during the 7-day challenge. A different prize will be distributed every day, and include:

  • Mysterious mystery bundles
  • Carrying bag for keeping items handy while walking
  • Cookbook to encourage a healthy, and delicious, lifestyle
  • Protein shaker to shake your way to the perfect protein shake, with bonus moisture wicking buff to catch the sweat from all your hard work
  • Muscle recovery set to help soothe and enhance muscles
  • Fitness tracker that can monitor heart rate, sleep quality and act as a camera remote for taking pictures during your walk
  • Wireless earbuds so you can gear up from the ears up for your next walk

Advisory: Gov. Cooper extends Phase 3 until at least Dec. 4

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced earlier today (Nov. 10) Phase 3 of statewide COVID-19 pandemic restrictions will remain in effect until at least Dec. 4.

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, Gov. Cooper said everyone in North Carolina must focus on keeping themselves and their friends and neighbors safe. “We are on shaky ground as we head into Thanksgiving,” Cooper said. “We must avoid getting together especially indoors.”

Cooper announced a new executive order that reduces the limit on indoor gatherings from 25 people to only 10. It will go into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through Friday, December 4.

The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 2,582 new cases today.

In Phase 3, which began Oct. 2, bars, entertainment venues, movie theaters, and large outdoor venues were allowed to reopen with firm capacity restrictions.

Central Piedmont is currently offering courses in multiple formats — online, hybrid, blended, and face-to-face. (Hybrid and blended courses include both online and some face-to-face instruction.) Central Piedmont continues to follow the state’s in-person guidelines that apply to higher education.

For students who attend classes on campus, please read the Student Guide to Returning to Campus carefully. It is important you continue to follow all of the safety practices detailed in the guide. These include wearing a face covering, keeping a social distance from others, washing your hands frequently, self-monitoring for possible COVID-19 symptoms, and staying home if you feel ill at all.

Employees are encouraged to read the Guide for Returning to Campus to learn how to best keep themselves, their teammates and students as healthy and safe as possible.

Registration for the spring 2021 semester is now open. A complete listing of spring 2021 classes, including details such as section, prerequisites, course descriptions, etc., are now available through Student Planning. Log into MyCollege to plan your class schedule. In addition, Corporate and Continuing Education course registration is ongoing.

Be in Central Piedmont’s Next Advertising Campaign

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Students, we need your help! We are creating an advertising campaign that showcases the amazing dedication of our nontraditional students. Our nontraditional students are those who may have waited a few more years after high school to attend college, or who are coming back to continue their education after working for a while. These students are typically out on their own and juggling the demands of college work and jobs, perhaps raising children, etc.

If you are a nontraditional student – in any program at Central Piedmont – and would like to volunteer for this campaign, please fill out this casting form. Once the forms are reviewed you may be contacted about the possibility of being included in the college’s next marketing campaign.

Please complete the form by Sunday, November 22.

Please remember:

  • To include your full name on the form.
  • By submitting these files you are agreeing to let Central Piedmont talk to you further about the possibility of featuring you in marketing materials including, but not limited to, commercials, online, print, and outdoor.
  • Submission of this form does NOT automatically mean you will be chosen – this will be determined by such things as number of submissions, story themes, etc.
  •  Submission of the form does mean you agree to have a virtual call with the production team to get more information from you if chose.

Student Mindfulness Series Presented by Counseling Services: Mindful Eating

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Learn to manage stress with Mindfulness! Research has shown the practice of mindfulness helpful in many areas, including: gaining better sleep, lowering stress levels, improving attention, and dealing with depression and anxiety. Through practice and discussion, learn to strengthen your ability to “begin again” in the present moment. Whether you are brand new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, these sessions are for you!

Mindful Eating Session on Thursday, November 19th 10:30-11:30am. Learn more about the event today!

Have you been looking for a way to manage the daily stress of being a student? Join us to learn more about the stress-reducing practice of mindfulness! Just in time for the holidays, this interactive virtual session focuses on mindful eating, which has been shown to ease anxiety, improve digestion, and increase awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. Please bring raisins, fruit, or other small snack to enjoy during our meeting.

Request the meeting link now.

Students needing an accommodation(s) in order to participate should contact Disability Services at disability.counselingservices@cpcc.edu at least three business days prior to the event to discuss how we can best accommodate you.

Virtual Veterans Day Talk: A Lesson in Perseverance by Marine and Pulitzer Prize Winner Glenn Proctor

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In honor of Veterans Day, Central Piedmont’s Military Family and Veterans Services has organized a Virtual Veterans Day Talk with Pulitzer Prize winner, Glenn Proctor. Proctor is a certified professional life coach and founder of REDDjobb, a Charlotte-based firm focusing on crisis communications, marketing, public relations, women’s leadership, and mental health. He is also a volunteer instructor with Atrium Health and Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. Proctor will share strategy on persevering toward educational goals and staying the course in the face of challenges and during a global pandemic.

Join us on Wednesday, November 11,  1-2 p.m. for Virtual Veterans Day Talk: A Lesson in Perseverance by Marine and Pulitzer Prize Winner Glenn Proctor. Learn more about the event today!

You don’t want to miss this engaging conversation in honor of the outstanding and admirable military veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.

Lessen The Financial Burden with Scholarships and Grants

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Need-based and merit-based scholarships are awarded for a host of reasons – choice of major, community involvement, special interests, creative talents – and that’s just to name a few. Regardless of your economic situation, take every opportunity to lessen the financial burden of college.
Central Piedmont has over 250 scholarship opportunities available each year. Students can access a number of these opportunities by completing the General Scholarship Application on Academic Works for spring. The Spring 2021 application deadline is November 30, 2020.
*Students who complete the application will automatically be considered for all auto-match scholarship opportunities. Certain opportunities may require supplemental information (i.e. transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Finishline Grant

The Finish Line Grant is designed to assist you in addressing financial situations that would prevent you from continuing or completing your program of study or credential. If you are facing a financial hardship, you may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 to cover eligible expenses per semester. This is not a monetary award — funds will be paid to the vendor directly to cover your expense. If eligible, you can receive the grant a maximum of two semesters.

 Application Steps:

To apply for the Finish Line Grant, log in to MyCollege, select “Student Services,” then “Online Forms.”

Here is the information to apply for our student emergency grants/ student relief grant:

Eligible students are allowed to apply for The Student Relief Grant (CARES Act) funds through their my college account. The grant is for students with expenses that can be related to COVID (ex: loss of income, can’t pay bills, need technology for class, tuition, etc.). Students can upload their expenses (take a picture and attach it to the application) and the team will make a determination on how much to award you. This is a direct cash payment to you. Funds through this grant are dispersed to your Bank Mobile account.
To apply:

*   Go to your My College account
*   Click on Student Services
*   Click on Online Forms
*   On the bottom right hand side click on Central Piedmont Student Relief Grant

Learn more about eligibility requirements before you apply.

Student Emergency Grant:

Students can also apply for the Student Emergency Grant, that grant will pay up to $500 of expenses. This grant however pays the expenses directly for you, this is not a cash grant. So for example, if you need help paying your Duke Power bill we will pay that on your behalf.

Learn more information and how to apply today!

Top Ways to Connect This Week

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During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  1. Jump On Board – Job Search Strategies That Work. Finding a job in a virtual environment is tough! We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work. Complete the Registration Form today to reserve your spot. Or just join us Wednesday, November 4 from 5:00 to 6:00pm via Zoom. Contact Anita McGill if you have any questions.
  2. Advanced Manufacturing Industry Panel: Get information directly from industry partners that work with our programs and students.​ Join us Tuesday, November 10th, from 10:00 – 11:15am via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 939 7036 3544, Passcode: 111753).
  3. Life at Chapel Hill Q&A Session: The Student Researchers in Science Club are hosting a virtual panel with two students currently at UNC Chapel Hill in science majors, who will be sharing their experiences about school during the pandemic, life outside of school, opportunities, etc. Have questions you want to ask the panelists? Fill out this Google Form so they can answer them during the panel! We’ll see you on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm via WebEx. (Meeting number: 171 431 2495, Password: PWzX3GZJC63).
  4. Presented in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College Library, Student Life, Office of Institutional Equity, and CMPD. Human Trafficking: Join us for a virtual panel discussion about Human Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. Join via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 pm. (Meeting ID: 913 3715 0796, Passcode: 835284​)
  5. Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

Need a Chromebook or Mobile Hotspot for Spring?

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We want to do all we can to ensure you continue in your classes and achieve your academic goals.

If you are having trouble accessing technology, a limited number of laptops and WiFi hotspots are available for loan — at no cost. You will be able to use these devices as long as you are enrolled in classes and until we are able to resume traditional, in-person classes.

To request a device for spring 2021, complete the laptop loan application or email singlestop@cpcc.edu for more information.

The 2019-2020 Annual Report is Available Online

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The 2019-2020 Central Piedmont Annual Report is ready to view online at cpcc.foundation.org/annualreport.

During the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the college remained committed to providing a caring and safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff throughout the 2019–2020 academic year.

Please enjoy this interactive reading experience, while learning more about our 2019–2020 accomplishments and celebrating our many successes through videos, photos, and more.

Let’s Take it Global for International Education Week

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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.

Central Piedmont will host a variety of virtual events the week of November 16 – 20, 2020, for students, faculty, and staff. All students are encouraged to attend. Check out our events page for event details and virtual links.

For questions, contact global.learning@cpcc.edu.

Do You Need A Ride to the Polls? $25 Uber Gift Cards Available

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In 2020, you have the opportunity to vote for the next president of the U.S., who will represent you for North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the next NC governor, lieutenant governor, and other important NC leadership positions. Exercise your right to vote!

Do you need a ride to the polls?  A limited number of $25 Uber gift codes are available students who need transportation to get to the polls to vote. Gift cards will be sent to you via your Central Piedmont student email. We will send E-Gift Cards to the first 150 students who fill out this form!

Speak Out – Take the Central Piedmont Basic Needs Survey

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Central Piedmont wants all of our students to be successful – academically, professionally, and personally. That is why we are conducting a survey to learn more about the real issues faced by community college students related to basic needs – food, housing, childcare, transportation, healthcare, technology, and more. 

We’ll use this information to improve our support services so all students can be successful. 

All current Central Piedmont students are invited to participate in this survey. Your individual information will remain strictly confidential.

If you are interested in participating, please look for your unique survey link in your official Central Piedmont email account. 

After you complete the survey, you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card!  

Thank you in advance for your participation! Please email Lynn Williams (lynn.williams@cpcc.edu) for assistance with technical issues completing the survey. If you are struggling to meet your basic needs and need help right now, please contact Single Stop at singlestop@cpcc.edu or 704.330.6435. Visit the Single Stop Web page.

Open Enrollment for Healthcare Navigation

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Health insurance navigation, offered by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy through Single Stop, is a service that helps families and individuals choose plans that are best for them within the health insurance marketplace implemented under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Take advantage of the opportunity to schedule appointments with a Navigator to receive assistance in applying for health insurance plans, as well as help enrolling in other federal and state healthcare programs, such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Here’s how you can schedule an appointment:

Open enrollment is taking place Nov. 1 – Dec. 15. For more information, please contact the Single Stop office at 704.330.6435 or singlestop@cpcc.edu.

Advisory: Gov. Cooper extends Phase 3 until at least Nov. 13

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced earlier today (Oct. 21) Phase Three of statewide coronavirus restrictions will remain in effect until at least Nov. 13.

In Phase 3, which began Oct. 2, bars, entertainment venues, movie theaters and large outdoor venues were allowed to reopen with capacity restrictions. Capacity limits remained in place for restaurants, and mass gatherings were limited as well – 25 for indoors and 50 for outdoors.

Central Piedmont is offering courses in multiple formats — online, hybrid, blended, and face-to-face. (Hybrid and blended courses include both online and some face-to-face instruction.)

For students who attend classes on campus, please read the Student Guide to Returning to Campuscarefully. It is important you continue to follow all of the safety practices detailed in the guide. These include wearing a face covering, keeping a social distance from others, washing your hands frequently, self-monitoring for possible COVID-19 symptoms, and staying home if you feel ill at all.

Employees are encouraged to read the Guide for Returning to Campus to learn how to best keep themselves, their teammates and students as healthy and safe as possible.

Registration for the spring 2021 semester begins Nov. 9. A complete listing of spring 2021 classes, including details such as section, prerequisites, course descriptions, etc., are now available through Student Planning. Log into MyCollege to plan your class schedule. When it is the date/time of your priority registration, select “Register Now” to complete the registration process.

In addition, registration for Corporate and Continuing Education courses is ongoing.

Spring 2021 Parking Decals Not Required for Spring Semester

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In consideration of COVID-19, students are not required to display a Spring 2021 parking decal for the duration of the spring term. Tickets will not be issued to students who must return to campus for in-person instruction during this time.

A complete listing of Spring 2021 classes, including details such as section, prerequisites, course descriptions, etc., are now available through Student Planning. Log into MyCollege to plan your class schedule. When it is the date/time of your priority registration, click on “Register Now” to complete the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Central Piedmont Information Center at 704.330.2722 (CPCC)