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Free, professional tutoring available from Central Piedmont

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Think you might need help to study in your class? Don’t wait, get started today with free, professional tutoring from the Academic Learning Center (ALC). The ALC is where you receive free tutoring in the subject areas of math, science, and writing. Whether you are taking one class or a full course load, tutoring is free to you.

Our tutors are professionals that focus on helping you overcome difficulties with coursework, promote independent learning, and develop skills necessary for academic success.
Tutoring includes:

  • up to three 45 minute appointments for each course in one week
  • one tutoring session for each subject, per day
  • choose from an in-person or online tutoring appointment
  • three visits per paper
  • free access to Smarthinking, for tutoring available 24/7
  • we also provide the double time tutoring accommodation to students approved through the Disability and Access Services office

How can you sign up for tutoring?
Visit the ALC website, scroll down to the “Schedule Your Tutoring Appointment Now” and complete three simple steps. You can also watch our 90 second get started video.
The ALC is here to help you be successful and we wish you a wonderful fall semester!

For other questions about tutoring, please contact ALC Director “Dr. J” at joevanne.estrada@cpcc.edu

Do you want to be a pastry chef?

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Chef in chef coat preparing many small individual desserts on tableDo you want to be a pastry chef? If yes, then the Baking & Pastry Arts (BPA) Program invites you to join us at an upcoming Student Information Session. Students who are eligible could start classes as soon as Oct. 12.

You will have an opportunity to interact and observe current students in classes and taste samples of students’ classwork. Each information session provides you with an overview of the program enrollment requirements, costs and college resources.

  • October 4, 2022; 10 a.m.- noon in Harris I, Auditorium

The session will help you understand of the program expectations, the enrollment process, and general education requirements. Those who are ready to enroll will have an opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss registration.

Tell us how Central Piedmont can serve you better

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You could win a prize! The Central Piedmont Strategic Planning Team wants to hear from students about how the college can provide more support, and help serve you–our students–more effectively. Your feedback will help make Central Piedmont a more efficient institution as we strive to provide you with a supportive environment for your education. A door prize will be awarded at each session. 

Coming to a campus near you, visit us on one of these dates to engage in these campus conversations. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas! 

Campus Date Time Location
Merancas Tuesday, Sept. 27 12:30-1:30 p.m. CJ building Auditorium
Levine Wednesday, Sept. 28 12:30-1:30 p.m. Levine II, Room 2302
Harper Thursday, Sept. 29 12:30-1:30 p.m. Harper I, Room 108
Cato Friday, Sept. 30 9:30-10 a.m. Cato III, Room 131
Harris Wednesday, Oct. 5 12-1 p.m. Harris I, Room 1222
City View Wednesday, Oct. 5 2:30-3:30 p.m. OA 130-A

 

Serve your fellow students: Apply for SGA

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Student Government Association logo with gold columnsStudent Government Association (SGA) is your representative body to address issues and concerns. SGA promotes student advocacy, budget recommendation, student events, support of student organizations, and community service.
SGA is looking for senators on all campuses and a treasurer to serve on the executive committee. Apply to join SGA.
Why apply?
  • expand your résumé
  • gain leadership experience
  • serve your fellow students
SGA senators are students appointed by the Executive Committee to represent the needs and interests of students at their respective campus. Two senators will be appointed per campus and serve as members.

STEM Scholars Academy scholarship established

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Group of smiling men and women who were Scholarship presenters from Honeywell

STEM Scholars Academy Event & Check Presentation, September 6, 2022

Honeywell, a global leader in aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, and technologies, has made a $1-million gift commitment to Central Piedmont Community College to establish the Honeywell STEM Scholars Academy at the college. The gift was announced on Sept. 6 and will come to Central Piedmont in annual installments of $200,000 over the next five years.

The Honeywell STEM Scholars Academy will boost diversity among students enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) programs at the college who are pursuing a certification, degree, and careers in a high-demand STEM-related field. The college plans to involve 100 students in the academy, beginning in fall 2022, and seeks to engage 125 additional students each year, over the next four years.

As a Honeywell STEM Scholars Academy student, participants will have the opportunity to focus on one of three STEM academic pathways at Central Piedmont – engineering, health sciences, or information technology – and have access to a variety of Central Piedmont’s student support services, including tutoring, coaching, peer mentoring, career counseling, and more.

In addition to having the opportunity to take advantage of Central Piedmont’s many academic resources, academy students will receive STEM education and training opportunities through the Carolina Youth Coalition, a non-profit organization that prepares high-achieving, under-resourced students to enter, excel in, and graduate from college so they can become full participants in society. Continue reading →

Central Piedmont campuses are tobacco-free

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Central Piedmont is committed to providing everyone– our students, employees and visitors– with a safe and healthy environment. Tobacco is a medically-proven health risk, and Central Piedmont is a 100 percent tobacco-free college. Our tobacco-free campuses model healthy behaviors and offer everyone a healthier place to learn, work, and visit.

All forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes/vapes) are prohibited on all Central Piedmont campuses and property, including all grounds, buildings, facilities, parking lots, and college-owned vehicles. The policy applies to everyone, including campus visitors and construction workers, at all times. All Central Piedmont students and employees are expected to comply fully with the Tobacco-Free College policy. Students who repeatedly violate the policy will face student conduct process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Review details on Central Piedmont’s full tobacco-free policy.

FERPA protects your information

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FERPA logoAt colleges and universities, all students– currently or previously enrolled, and regardless of age– are protected by FERPA, the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act. Whether you are 16 or 65, under FERPA, Central Piedmont cannot answer questions or release information about you– to your parent, family, or future school — without your written permission.

FERPA prevents college officials from disclosing personally identifiable information unless you approve disclosure by submitting a signed consent form. FERPA protects your information at Central Piedmont.

You have the right to inspect and review your education records. To review records, students and former students may contact Student Records, present valid photo identification, and request in writing to review the record. Central Piedmont will provide access to the record within 45 days. Continue reading →

Apply for Graduation today!

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Student in graduation cap and gown holding a sign reading #cpccgrad22

Commencement, May 12th, 2022, Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont is proud to host our very first fall graduation ceremony Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. If you and your advisor have determined this is your last semester of classes and you are ready to graduate with a college degree or diploma, you can apply now for fall graduation through MyCollege (requires login). 

After we receive your graduation application, your graduation analyst will send you additional information on other actions you will need to take (it may take 2-4 weeks to process and review your application). If you are eligible for graduation after application, you will also receive an email from “MarchingOrder” noreply@marchingorder.com to register for the ceremony. 

Participating in the graduation ceremony is optional, so if you would like to be a part of this celebration, we would love to help recognize your accomplishments. You must register for the ceremony by these deadlines in order to participate in December 2022 ceremony:

  • October 20, 2022: Last day to apply for graduation in MyCollege to have your name displayed in the graduation ceremony printed program.
  • November 14, 2022: Last day to register in MarchingOrder to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you do not register in MarchingOrder by this date, you will be able to register for the May 2023 ceremony.
  • November 29 – December 1, 2022: The Graduation Fair will be held at the Central Campus Store for students participating in the ceremony to pick up your free cap and gown. Times to be determined.

Find more dates and information on the Graduation Office website and under the “Important Deadlines” tab. 

Please note that Adult High School, GED, and HiSet graduates do not need to apply for graduation. All completers will receive an email to sign up for the December ceremony through MarchingOrder. If you complete your requirements for graduation after November 14, you will be invited to participate in the May 2023 graduation ceremony.

Any questions regarding graduation or the ceremony may be directed to the Graduation Office, graduation@cpcc.edu.

We look forward to celebrating your hard work at the ceremony!

Attend a 9/11 Commemoration on Sept. 8

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Please join us as we pay tribute to the many lives that were lost on September 11, 2001, and the events that changed America forever. The Merancas Campus office of Military Family and Veterans Services, along with the first responder programs, will hold a remembrance ceremony of the events of 9/11. All are welcome to attend.

September 8, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Merancas Campus; Belk Center For Criminal Justice (outside at the flag pole)

Sponsored by:

  • Military Family and Veterans Services
  • Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training
  • Fire Protection Technology Program

 

Atrium Community Medical Clinic now open at Central Campus

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Keeping yourself healthy is a top priority. But when you don’t feel well at school or work, it’s not always easy to interrupt your day for a doctor’s visit.

With Atrium Health Community-Based Virtual Care, you can get medical care for minor conditions – right on our college campus. The medical clinic is located on Central Campus for Central Piedmont students, faculty, staff and family members.

Common Illnesses Treated: allergies, asthma, coughs and cold, COVID-19 assessment, ear pain, female urinary tract infection, fever, flu symptoms, headache, pink eye, rash, sinus concerns, sore throat, sprains and strains, stomachache

Ready to start a visit?
Stop by the medical clinic:
Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Leon Levine Health Science Center at Central Campus, First Floor, Room 104
Phone: 844.563.5268 (you can call ahead for an appointment while the clinic is open).

Who can use Community-Based Virtual Care?
All students, faculty, staff and partners of Central Piedmont Community College, along with members of their households, can use Community-Based Virtual Care. You can get care for conditions that occur during the day or call to request a visit in advance.

How does it work?
Using a video connection from a room at the medical clinic, a healthcare provider examines you with special technology, gives a diagnosis and can even send in prescriptions. If your condition isn’t contagious, you can get back to your day with little interruption. For your convenience, we’ll send notes about your visit to your primary care doctor.

How much does it cost?
Depending on your insurance plan, you may be responsible for copays and deductibles related to these services. If you do not have insurance, financial help may be available.

How do we reach you in a campus emergency?

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Safety Moment poster of actions to take in emergencies: call 6911, use the AED, meet emergency personnel and evacuateCampus safety is the top priority of Central Piedmont’s Risk, Safety and Security teams, and we want you to have a safe and successful fall semester. In case of an emergency, it’s important that we are able to alert you, and we also want you to know how to contact us if you see something happening on campus. 

Emergency Notifications
For Critical Alert messaging, Central Piedmont uses a mass notification system to send urgent alerts to you via text, phone call, and college email if college operations are ever impacted by inclement weather, a power outage, or a campus emergency. We strongly encourage you to keep your mobile number updated in your MyCollege user profile for emergency communications.
Check and update your contact information here:

Please note you cannot opt out of Critical Alert notification emails to your Central Piedmont account because your Central Piedmont email is the college’s official channel of communication.

Safety & Security Procedures
We also want to remind you of the information available on Central Piedmont’s website about What To Do In An Emergency, for situations including an active shooter, severe weather, fire, and more. We all play a role in safety at the college, so please familiarize yourself with safety and security protocols at the college. In-person classes may begin with a “safety moment” to assign tasks needed in an emergency, such as calling college security, performing CPR/retrieving the AED machine in a medical emergency, and other steps to lead people to safety.

See Something, Say Something
Most importantly, Central Piedmont relies on its students and employees to be the eyes and ears of the college, so if you see or hear something, please say something. If you have a concern of an immediate threat, please call Central Piedmont College Security Services at 704.330.6911.

 Contact College Security Services:

  • Emergency: 704.330.6911
  • Non-Emergency: 704.330.6632
  • Recorded Message Line: 704.330.6888

Welcome to the Central Piedmont Today blog!

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Students on laptops and in the Parr Center lobby

First day of fall classes, Central Campus, August 15th, 2022

Central Piedmont Today will help keep you updated on all the student news you need to know! The blog is updated all through the week with the latest announcements and upcoming events, and we will send you an email every Wednesday highlighting the selected top stories you may have missed. 

We encourage you to stay connected to us through Central Piedmont Today and the college’s official social media channels. We are so happy to have you as a part of our Central Piedmont community, and we wish you the best for a great semester!

Your Success Team is ready to help!

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Purple background with white graduation cap, Watermark student app logoNavigating your way through college can be challenging. That’s why we’ve created a Central Piedmont success team just for YOU and we’re using the latest technology to stay connected with you every step of the way.

You now have your own academic advisor (if you’ve selected an academic program of interest). The Watermark Student app can help connect you to your advisor, who can provide intensive advising support and success coaching. Advisors help you explore your academic interests then develop plans of study that fit your career and educational goals. 

When you download the Watermark Student app – it’s easy to make an appointment or message your advisor without having to search for contact information.

If you need to access Watermark through a browser, you can click on the Watermark icon on the current students web page.

Here are additional players on your success team:

Need help with anything else? Contact us at 704.330.2722, or email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu).

In-person FAFSA Friday workshops

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FAFSA Federal Student Aid logo

Need financial aid help? In-person group workshops are ongoing on Fridays for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance.

Available on Fridays from 2–4 p.m, on the following campuses:

  • Cato Campus: Cato I, Room 232
  • Harris Campus: Harris I, Room 2113
  • Levine Campus: Levine I, Room 2213
  • Merancas Campus: Merancas IV, Room 104

All sessions are held in-person and on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration is not required; walk-ins are welcomed.

Learn what to bring to your FAFSA workshop.
Need help, but can’t come in person? Virtual workshops are also available.

Interactive art exhibit “Reclaimed Memories” invites you to create stories, art

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Black and white hand drawn artwork of a woman in an old fashioned carA new interactive exhibit will open in the Ross Gallery at Central Campus on Aug. 15.

A stray photograph in a thrift store or flea market depicts an unknown person from the past. Their dress, their hair, and the discoloration of the photograph indicates a person from the past. Questions such as, “Who were they?,” and “What is their story?,” come to mind the longer we take in the image. While for many of us it may be easy to set the photograph down and continue on with our own lives, artist Eva Crawford reclaims these images from the 1940s and 1950s, giving them new life by recreating them as life-size drawings.

Following the passing of her father in January of 2021, Crawford sought to create a body of work focused on the preservation of memory. Crawford reclaims lost memories through the use of portraiture, transforming antique film photographs into large-scale drawings and paintings that invite the viewer to create their own stories and memories about the individuals in the artwork.

“Reclaimed Memories” also includes an interactive station with antique photographs. This station encourages gallery visitors to create their own memories, stories, and artwork about the people in the photographs. The stories will be collected and displayed as part of the exhibition.

WHEN: August 15 – October 6, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center first floor, Ross Art Gallery

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture and reception is September 29, at noon,  at Central Campus in the North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and our Art Gallery blog.

 

New Parr Center Now Open on Central Campus

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The doors are now open at our state-of-the-art Parr Center on Central Campus, including the new Hagemeyer library, food service options, and Student Union with lots of spaces to study, eat, and hang out. Please stop by for a visit! The address is 1201 Elizabeth Avenue but, trust us, you can’t miss this gorgeous facility in the heart of Central Campus.

Large multi-story modern glass building

Parr Center, view from Elizabeth Avenue

Here are some of the Parr Center features:

  • the Hagemeyer Library, a 21st-century library including a maker space, green screen and podcasting rooms
  • a Student Union, with Welcome Center, Admissions, Students Services, Testing Center, Advising Services, Student Engagement, Mentoring & Coaching programs, and International programs
  • food services, featuring Catalyst Coffee Bar, rotating grab-n-go items, and a dining area
  • group-study rooms with technology – meet with friends and groups
  • student commons with a collaborative stair, with built-in device charging and seating
  • Academic Learning Center (tutoring)
  • multiple outdoor/rooftop terraces (the best skyline selfie in town!)
  • redeveloped quad space (with lots of outdoor seating)
  • a theater with seating for 450
  • the Dove Art Gallery

The 183,000 square-foot Parr Center is the largest building constructed in the college’s 59-year history and will serve as our first-ever student union. 

As Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer says, “The Parr Center will be the new hub of student life on Central Campus. With its prominent location on Elizabeth Avenue, The Parr Center is destined to become the new front door to Central Campus, and its signature building.” 

If you can’t make it to the new Parr Center yet, you can get a sneak peek inside by viewing our online gallery.

COVID Contact Tracing Update

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Starting Monday, June 20, the college will discontinue contact tracing for reports of positive COVID cases. Given the significant decrease in number of serious cases and severity of symptoms of those affected by COVID, this follows suit with the Mecklenburg County Health Department (discontinued contact tracing in January) and numerous other colleges and universities.

Anyone who has tested positive should continue to report their positive results to WeCare@cpcc.edu for tracking purposes, and they will receive an auto-response about how to proceed.  However, if anyone has questions about COVID, they should refer to the CDC’s guidelines around COVID or email WeCare@cpcc.edu.

As a reminder, if you test positive, you should refrain from coming to campus for five days from when you tested positive or symptom onset, so long as your symptoms are improving (you are NOT required to obtain a negative test before returning). If you are symptomatic, you should obtain a negative PCR test before returning to campus. Additional information about COVID protocols for positive cases, exposures, and symptoms can be found on the CDC’s website.

The Cato Campus Law Library Has Moved!

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After 15 years at the Cato Campus, we fondly bid farewell to the Law Library – affectionately known by many as CLAW. The paralegal collection has been relocated to its original home on the Central Campus and will be housed in the new library. Access to these print resources will be available beginning July 5, 2022, when the new library is scheduled to open for service.
Central Piedmont students and employees have access to our online legal resources from both on and off campus. Community users can access available online resources by visiting any campus library.

Your Vote Counts! SGA Elections Begin April 19

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students sitting in desks in u-shape format in front of a projector screen in a classroomDecide who will represent you on Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022–23 school year! In the election, you will choose your SGA president and vice president, public information officer, and secretary.

Cast your vote beginning 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19th. The election closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st. To learn more about SGA and this year’s candidates visit the Student Government Association page.

Central Piedmont Health Day on May 16

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Central Piedmont medical assisting and medical laboratory technology students are hosting a Health Day for all faculty, staff, and students. Medical assisting students will perform health assessments including vital signs and blood pressure checks. Medical laboratory technology students will offer free laboratory testing such as cholesterol levels, diabetes screenings, and complete blood counts.

While results are fairly accurate, they cannot replace results obtained from a certified laboratory. Participants should follow up with their healthcare provider for official diagnostic results.

Join us on Monday, May 16th, 2022 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Central Campus, Levine Health Science Center Reception Room 401.

Book your appointment for Central Piedmont Health Day!

Questions? Contact: Nattasha.counta@cpcc.edu