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🏆 TRIO Student Support Services Hosts First Annual End of the Year & Awards Banquet

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On Thurs., Apr. 25, 2024, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) held their inaugural End of the Year & Awards Banquet at the Greenway Restaurant, nestled within the Philip L. Van Every Culinary Arts Center.

Candid photo of people during the awards banquet, with attention directed to the front of the room

Key Highlights:

  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Jonathan N. Livingston, Interim Chair & Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University, and a distinguished alum of Central Piedmont and TRIO SSS, graced the event with his insightful words.
  • Student Reflections: Shania Johnson & Nahomie Musangusangu ’23 shared their reflections on their TRIO SSS journey.

Award Criteria:

Participants were lauded for their exceptional efforts, resilience, academic excellence, and program completion (Spring 2024 graduates). The prestigious TRIO Alumni Achievement Award was bestowed upon a Central Piedmont staff member and alum of TRIO SSS, recognizing their outstanding personal and professional accomplishments. 🎓 Additionally, awards were granted to students achieving a GPA between 3.0 to 3.9, as well as campus partners pivotal in supporting the staff to meet participants’ needs.

🌟🎉 Award Recipients Include:

  • TRIO Rising Stars: Sabina Darjee and Brian Luong
  • TRIO Shining Star: Edward Freeman
  • TRIO Scholars of Distinction (Participants with a 4.0 Cumulative GPA): Johana Castro-Castro and Taylor Williams
  • Certificate of Completion (Spring 2024 Graduates): Valleska Chay, Nikale Davis, Flavina Derrick, Shania Johnson, Shakiyla Pickens, and Maria Flores Malagon
  • TRIO Alumni Achievement: Mary Davis, Financial Aid
  • Campus Partner: Grants Performance & Development Office

The evening was a testament to the dedication and achievements of the TRIO SSS community, marking a memorable conclusion to the academic year. Congratulations!

Saturday Hours for Student Services

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Need help registering for class? You can get in-person help this Saturday (June 11) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at ANY Central Piedmont campus. Navigators and advisors will be able to help with any of the enrollment and registration steps, including financial aid.

Apply for TRIO Student Support Services

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TRIO-Student Support Services would like to remind current students it’s not too late to apply at www.cpcc.edu/trio.

TRIO-Student Support Services is an academic support program offering success coaching, financial literacy instruction, college transfer information, tutoring, and more for students who qualify. We are open year-round and are happy to see you virtually and in person.  Call us at 704.330.6394 or visit www.cpcc.edu/trio

Virtual Student Resources Week

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Student Life is excited to host the first virtual Student Resources Week. We recognize the challenges that can come with taking classes remotely. Join us for Student Resources week, September 8 through 11, to learn from the many different resources the college offers to help you succeed as a student at Central Piedmont.

Throughout the week, you can watch videos about each support resource on FlipGrid. In their video, each support service will introduce themselves and what they offer. Student Life staff will also be available on Zoom each day from 3:30–4:30 p.m. to answer your questions.

As part of participating in Student Resources Week, you can enter to win one of three Apple AirPods with wired charging case. 

To participate, join us for the Zoom meeting each day, or go directly to FlipGrid to submit any questions regarding the resources available. You will need to sign in using your Central Piedmont login credentials. Learn more about Student Resources Week.

For more information, please contact John.Gomez@cpcc.edu.