Category Archives: Announcements

Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation – Join CRJC and Make a Difference!

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logo that reads truth, racial healing and transformationAre you interested in racial equity and making a difference in our community? Central Piedmont is now accepting applications for the Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows Program for the 2021-2022 academic year. We will be hiring/engaging four Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows who will be part of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium (CRJC), composed of five universities – Central Piedmont Community College, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte Campus, Queens University of Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

This is a paid stipend position that requires about 10 hours a week. Hours are flexible but students must be available on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to meet with the larger consortium and campus cohort.

Students will receive racial equity and racial healing training/education, develop leadership skills to create a more comprehensive narrative on race, and experience and learn how to facilitate racial healing circles.

Don’t wait – submit your application today! (Applications are due by September 13th)

Contact Jesse Bennett, jesse.bennett@cpcc.edu, for more information!

CATS CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar will Open for Service August 30

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streetcar safetyThe newly expanded CATS CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar mass transit line will open to passengers Monday, August 30, the Charlotte Area Transit System.

The streetcar line, which last operated streetcars in June of 2019 and has operated buses in the interim, has now been expanded an additional 2.5 miles to run from Charlotte’s Historic West End to the Elizabeth neighborhood.  The streetcar will operate every 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week. The service will be fare-free until January 2022.

CATS is urging those who drive, walk, bike, or live near the streetcar alignment to become familiar with the rules of streetcar safety. It’s also important for all motorists who are accessing and visiting Central Campus to remember not to park on the streetcar tracks or on the side of the road, especially along Elizabeth Ave. Cars parked on streetcar tracks or incorrectly parked are subject to a citation and being towed.

Learn more about the project or view the new Gold Line route. For questions or concerns, please call 704.336.RIDE (7433) or visit ridetransit.org.

Advisory: Upcoming Vaccination Clinics open to friends and family

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The upcoming student and employee COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Levine, Central, and Cato Campus are now open to friends and family members.

The clinics will be held at the following locations from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.:

During the events at Levine and Central, Atrium healthcare professionals will administer the first dose of the FDA-approved Pfizer, two-dose vaccine to all attendees ages 12 and up. (The vaccine that will be administered at Cato is not yet known.) The Centers for Disease Control and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services encourages everyone 12 and older to get vaccinated. Learn more about the vaccine today.

The vaccine is free of charge, and recipients do not need to be insured. Atrium healthcare professionals will share second dose information – including the date of their second dose and the vaccination location – with recipients after they receive their first dose.

Appointments for the clinics are encouraged to reserve your time. Walk-ins will be accepted.

Directions the day of the clinic:

  • Park in one of the campus’s parking lots. (View our campus maps for parking info.)
  • Enter the front entrance of the building listed above.
  • Check-in at the registration table.
  • Show your Central Piedmont employee/student ID. (Family and friends must be accompanied by a Central Piedmont student or employee to be vaccinated.)
  • Practice the 3W’s: wear a mask (required), wash your hands, and wait/keep at least six-feet apart.

Questions
Email aashima.rodkey@cpcc.edu.

Introducing the Leon Levine Health Sciences Center

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exterior of Leon Levine Health Sciences BuildingWe may have grown a bit since the last time you were on Central Campus so let us introduce you to the North Classroom Building (on the Quad) and the Leon Levine Health Services Building (across Elizabeth Ave from the bookstore & opposite the Levine IT Building)

In recognition of a $2.5-million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support health sciences education and health careers preparation at Central Piedmont Community College, the college is naming its new health programs facility on its Central Campus the Leon Levine Health Sciences Center.

 

Located at the corner of Charlottetowne Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue, the Leon Levine Health Sciences Center opened in August 2020. While many Central Piedmont students still were taking classes remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in a number of health careers programs that require in-person instruction began taking classes and labs in the new facility immediately.

 

Covering approximately 74,450 square-feet of space, the Leon Levine Health Sciences Center provides a home base for multiple health professions programs, including dental assisting, biomedical equipment technology, surgical technology, and polysomnography, and hosts a state-of-the-art virtual-anatomy classroom. In addition, the facility provides students with a number of hospital simulation rooms, including, trauma, mother and child, pediatric, typical patient rooms, an operating room, clinical laboratory, and pharmacy. The building is also home to the geomatics and civil engineering programs and provides several general use classrooms.

 

Read the complete story.

Central Piedmont has a student new job board.  Join Handshake!

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student engaging in an interview

Central Piedmont has transitioned to a new job board called Handshake! Handshake is the number 1 way students find jobs. With the student job board, you can manage and customize an unlimited number of open job opportunities. Career Services staff collaborates with faculty to promote your full-time, professional career opportunities. Creating an account on the student job board also helps you stay in the know on upcoming recruiting events.

Big Interview

Big Interview is available too!  This online system builds your interview confidence and expertise. Watch this 3-minute video for a quick introduction and check out the Big Interview flyer for tips on how to get started.

LinkedIn

Follow us on LinkedIn.  This will be a space for Central Piedmont students and employers looking to hire students and graduates. We will share updates like hot jobs, career events, and help polish your online networking skills for jobs. Find us at Central Piedmont Career Services.  If you need help setting up your account, reach out to us.

We want to help polish your resume, interview skills and job search strategy.  Still deciding on your major? We can help with that too! Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Join a Global Learning Event this Fall

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Friday, September 10th, 11am to noon – Virtual
Where will you go in 2022? The Global Learning office is traveling again! Come learn about study abroad at Central Piedmont and where we will go in the summer of 2022.
You will also learn about the NC Scholars of Global Distinction Program, the Global Student Association, and both virtual and local globally themed events.
Wednesday, September 15th, 10am –11 a.m. – Virtual
“Mzansi” (South Africa’s nickname) is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world. Join our partners from EDU Africa as they share about South African culture, language, and history. Register for this event today!
Global Student Association Meetings – to get on our invite list to receive information about our fall meetings and schedule, complete the GSA Registration Form
The Global Student Association is a group of students who learn about and celebrate different cultures. Supported by both the International Student Services Center and the Global Learning office, the Global Student Association appreciates different languages and different ways of doing things by participating in multicultural events and supporting students who want to study abroad. The Global Student Association also creates a sense of unity among international students and those interested in other cultures.  

 

New Pathway for Teachers Created from Community Colleges To UNC

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woman standing in front of a projector screen presentingNorth Carolina education leaders signed an agreement on Aug. 23, to address the critical teacher shortage in the state. President Thomas Stith of the North Carolina Community College System and President Peter Hans of the University of North Carolina System made a joint announcement of their new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement that will increase opportunities for community college students to transfer to teacher education programs within the UNC System. It is effective beginning fall 2021.

The “Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Education / Educator Preparation” is focused on developing a seamless transfer pathway for students who begin teacher preparation studies in the Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) and the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) programs at a community college and then transfer to one of the educator preparation programs within the UNC System to complete a bachelor’s degree and become a licensed teacher in the K-12 system.

The agreement includes 52 of North Carolina’s “Great 58” community colleges – including Central Piedmont – and 15 universities within the UNC System. Additional community colleges will offer the new transfer degrees for fall 2022.

Learn more about the articulation agreement.

Learn more about Central Piedmont’s Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) and the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) programs.

Central Piedmont Fitness Centers Now Open

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male students lifting dumbbell weights in the Central Campus fitness centerFitness centers at the Central, Levine and Merancas campuses are now open! We can’t wait to see you in the fitness center this semester. Please review the new Fall 2021 Fitness Center Staffed Hours of operation:
    • Monday & Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • The fitness center at Central Campus will be Closed for PED-117 Weight Training Class, Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Hours at Levine may also have schedule adjustments for classes using the fitness center.

Please be aware, the Central Piedmont Fitness Center Use Guidelines & Wavier will be required of all employees and students who wish to utilize the fitness centers or who participate in other employee fitness opportunities.

  • All users will be expected to abide by the guidelines included in the waiver and college policies and procedures while using any campus fitness space.
  • All users of locker room spaces should also read and be familiar with locker room guidelines.

Questions about Central Piedmont Fitness Centers can be addressed to the following individuals:

If you see something, say something

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Welcome to the fall semester! Campus safety is the top priority of Central Piedmont’s College Security and Emergency Management teams. We take this opportunity 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 and that’s why we ask you to review the college’s Safety and Security video by the end of this week to familiarize yourself with safety and security protocols at the college.

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.

 If you know of behavior that is concerning or disruptive to the college community, please use the online form at this site to report a concern for referral to the Care Team.

 Here are multiple ways to contact College Security if you have additional concerns.

Contact College Security Services:

  • Emergency: 704.330.6911
  • Non-Emergency: 704.330.6632
  • Text-2-Tip
    • 67283
    • Start your message with “CPCCTIP”
  • Recorded Message Line: 704.330.6888

 Have a safe semester! We look forward to serving you in the weeks to come.

Classroom phone paging system test Wednesday

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In an urgent situation, the college can page all phones in classrooms at once, by campus. Please be aware we will test the phone paging system Wednesday (August 25) at 10 a.m.

Take a moment to add or update your mobile phone number and other contact information in our Critical Alert emergency text/phone/email system. It’s important to keep your contact information updated because this is how the college will message you if classes are canceled or impacted due to inclement weather or if there’s an emergency situation. Here’s how:

  • Use your Central Piedmont login and password to access MyCollege
  • Select the person icon for “User Options” on your mobile or desktop screen
  • Select “User Profile”
  • Add or update your mobile number

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

We all play a role in safety at the college. If there’s an active shooter on or near a Central Piedmont campus, would you know what to do? It’s incredibly important for students and employees to be prepared. Please take a moment today to review this powerful video to learn about the “Run. Hide. Fight.” concept to help you know what to do if an active shooter is on campus or in a building where you are located.

 That “run, hide, fight” video is also included in the college’s required Safety and Security video that we hope you took time to review last week.

Great Leadership Opportunity – Apply for a Student Government Association Position

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The Student Government Association is excited to announce that the application period for the SGA senators at all campuses and Public Information Officer is now open!

Apply for a Student Government Position Today!

All Central Piedmont students are members of the SGA and are represented by elected student officers and appointed senators by the Executive Committee to represent the needs and interests of students at the college.

This is your opportunity to become an officer – be involved in the democratic process and create a positive change for yourself and students across the college.

Students who take on leadership roles in SGA serve as advocates for the student body, help fund student organizations, and support student engagement. You will have the opportunity to grow as a leader, work with diverse issues and have fun while you’re doing it!

Apply now! The deadline to apply is Monday, August 30 at 5 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Fall 2021 Parking and Transportation

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Parking at Central PiedmontWelcome to the new semester! We’re excited to welcome you to the fall 2021 semester.

GETTING TO & FROM YOUR CAMPUS 

Traffic is heavy during the first two weeks of school; therefore, please consider carpooling or using public transportation, and plan to arrive early to campus to allow enough time to park and find your classrooms and labs. Also, please be aware there are construction and maintenance projects on several Central Piedmont campuses that could cause issues. Please use caution when driving near campus, looking out for pedestrians and people riding bikes and scooters.

Also, consider visiting your campus ahead of time to get comfortable with your parking and classroom locations before classes start if this will be your first semester with the college.

Download the Central Piedmont mobile app for iPhone or Android to see all campus maps or for more specific information – and follow #cpccparking on Twitter for the most recent parking info.

CityLYNX Gold Line

CATS has not yet announced when the Gold Line will begin regularly serving local residents but they are currently in a testing phase, so you may see streetcars periodically.

CATS replaced the old trolley-style streetcars with more modern ones that operate more quietly, so please be sure to use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing the street, especially in the travel areas used by the new streetcars.

During testing, it’s important for all motorists who are accessing and visiting Central Campus to remember not to park on the streetcar tracks or on the side of the road, especially along Elizabeth Ave. Cars parked on streetcar tracks or incorrectly parked are subject to a citation and being towed.

PARKING DECALS

Student parking decals are now available at each campus’s Cashiering Office. Students will receive one parking decal per semester. Decals may be picked up after tuition is paid in full. The Cashier’s Business office hours on all campuses are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parking decals must be displayed by Friday, September 17th.

CENTRAL CAMPUS PARKING DECKS

Please view the Central Campus map for locations of parking decks and lots. Here are the physical addresses of the parking decks at Central Campus:

  • Central Campus parking deck #1 – 1321 Charlottetowne Ave.
  • Central Campus parking deck #2 – 1108 Charlottetowne Ave.
  • Central Campus parking deck #3 – 1345 E. 4th St.
  • Central Campus parking deck #4 – 1225 E. 4th St.

Also, students may not park in the SunTrust bank lot or risk having your car towed. Other local businesses strictly enforce towing so please display your parking decal and only park on Central Piedmont’s campuses.

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

Information Tables Available the First Week of Classes

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Student being assisted at information tableOur Central Piedmont Student Engagement team is here to help! Information tables will be set up at all six campuses during the first week of fall classes should you need help finding classes or getting questions answered. Central Campus will have a welcome tent on Elizabeth Avenue in front of Worrell Gym at the following days and times:

  • Monday | August 16 | 7:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-6:30pm
  • Tuesday | August 17 | 7:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-6:30pm
  • Wednesday | August 18 | 5pm-6:30pm
  • Thursday | August 19 | 5pm-6:30pm

At all other campuses, tables will be set up in main entry points on campus. Look for our staff and faculty to assist you with any questions you might have.

We also strongly recommend you download the Central Piedmont app if you have not already. The app is a great way to stay informed, access your schedule, find campus maps, and check your Central Piedmont email.

We look forwarding to serving you on campus in the upcoming weeks!

Top Things To Know Before Starting Classes this Fall

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female student. with black face mask on sitting at outside tableThe start of a new semester can be hectic. Whether this is your first semester, or you’re continuing your course plan – your success is our top priority. Familiarize yourself with the college’s student support services which are available to support you this semester.

Here’s a list of key things you need to know to help you get started at Central Piedmont this fall.

Gov. Cooper Coronavirus Update, Face Masks No Longer Required Outdoors

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orange graphic COVID 19North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced today (April 28) face masks are no longer required outdoors, and mass gathering limits will increase to 100 people indoors and 200 outdoors beginning this Friday (April 30).

According to the governor’s office, “Under the new Executive Order, masks will still be required indoors but are no longer mandated outdoors.”

Ongoing, statewide business restrictions will remain in effect, at least until June 1. These include:

  • Retail shops, personal care businesses and museums can operate at full capacity.
  • Restaurants are limited to 75% capacity inside, but 100% outside. This includes breweries, wineries, amusement parks, gyms, and pools.
  • Bars and nightclubs, live performance venues, movie theaters, reception venues, conference centers, and sports arenas are limited to 50% capacity.

Last week, Cooper said many North Carolina pandemic restrictions, like capacity limits and social distancing requirements, could end June 1.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 27 updated its mask guidelines to say people who are fully vaccinated can safely resume attending small outdoor gatherings without wearing a mask.

Run for a 2021 – 22 Student Government Association Position

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The Student Government Association is excited to announce that the application period for the SGA executive committee is now open!

All Central Piedmont students are members of the SGA and are represented by elected student officers. This is your opportunity to become an officer – be involved in the democratic process and create a positive change for yourself andfor students across the college.
Apply now today! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 21 at 5 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Students who take on leadership roles in SGA serve as advocates for the student body, make budget recommendations, hear funds requests from student organizations and support programs and activities in Student Life. You will have the opportunity to grow as a leader, work with diverse issues and have fun while you’re doing it!

Learn more information including eligibility requirements and position descriptions on the SGA website.

Student succeeds at the NY National Model UN Conference 2021

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national model United Nations logoEleven Central Piedmont students: international students, dual enrollment students, mom with two jobs, first fire protection students, and NC scholar of global distinction students, joined thousands of university students, more than half from outside United States, in the National Model United Nations New York 2021 Conference. The MUN club represented the delegation of The Republic of El Salvador discussing current global issues in a real world context. Despite Covid-19 and the cyber attack, our students worked hard and proudly represented Central Piedmont receiving the ‘Distinguished Delegation’ award as a result of a great committee participation, remaining in character, and proper use of rules of procedure. We also want to recognize Aakriti Lakshmanan who received the “Outstanding Position Paper in Committee” award, as well as “Outstanding Delegate in Committee” award.

Join us congratulating our students: Aakriti Lakshmanan, Aiden Keith, Anthony Kabala, Ashley Braswell, Barbara Batista, Christelle Valentin, Davidson Valmyr, Gwen Thompson, Otisia Bryan, Richard Dougherty and Skyler McNeely.

Model UN Club Faculty Advisors: Teresa.Hall@cpcc.edu and Camelia.Taheri@cpcc.edu

Johnson C. Smith University announces admission program with Central Piedmont

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Johnson C. Smith University President Clarence Armbrister [left] and Central Piedmont Community College President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer

On April 8, 2021, leadership for Johnson C. Smith University and Central Piedmont Community College announced “JCSU Connect”– a new bachelor’s degree pathway that will expand college access to more students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond. This new collaboration is part of JCSU President Clarence D. Armbrister’s mission to help address the lack of economic upward mobility in Charlotte by providing local students a guided pathway to earn bachelor’s degrees from JCSU.

“For more than 150 years, JCSU has been a leader in providing educational access,” said Armbrister. “As the University continues to focus on providing opportunities to address economic upward mobility in Charlotte, we look forward to this new partnership with Central Piedmont Community College to assist those seeking bachelor’s degrees and experience Charlotte’s HBCU, the only HBCU in partnership with Central Piedmont.”

JCSU Connect is a “2+2” program, meaning participating students will complete an associate degree at Central Piedmont and a bachelor’s degree at JCSU. During the first two years of study, students in the JCSU Connect Program will take classes at Central Piedmont and engage in intentional career and academic workshops at JCSU. During the third-year, students will enroll at JCSU and be placed in an on-campus paid internship (via federal work study) at JCSU that correlates with their field of study. During the final year of study, participants will complete their academic program at JCSU and engage in experiential learning, including internships and undergraduate research.

“We are excited to partner with Johnson C. Smith University and thrilled to offer this pathway to our students,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “JCSU Connect will be a wonderful program for our students who want to earn a four-year degree. We know they will flourish at JCSU. At the same time, this transfer program is another great example of the higher education community in Charlotte working together to build more avenues to opportunity and enhance our community’s economic mobility.”

Learn more about the JCSU program.

Attention Veteran Students: Salute National Honor Society applications now open

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Are you a veteran student looking for additional scholarships to fund your education? Or additional ways to engage, support, and connect with your peers? Join the Central Piedmont’s SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society and begin benefiting from a rewarding community of resources, opportunities, and support.Veteran's Day Flag Ceremony

Central Piedmont’s Military Family and Veterans Services is proud to announce the SALUTE Alumni chapter and invites you to join.
The benefits of membership includes:
  • A certificate and military-style challenge coin commemorating membership
  • Access to unique scholarship opportunities
  • Enhance your resume with formal academic acknowledgement and engage in local leadership positions
  • Opportunities to network, as well as, receive and give assistance to fellow student/veteran members
  • Wear SALUTE Honors regalia to demonstrate academic achievements as a veteran at graduation
  • Participate in local, and National, SALUTE programs
The honor society application window opens May 2021. For more information on SALUTE and how to join, visit Military Families and Veterans Services.

Your Voice Matters! Participate in a ‘Campus Conversation’ event.

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The Central Piedmont Student Government Association (SGA) is partnering with the college’s department of Planning and Research to conduct three campus conversations to hear directly from the entire student body. 

Central Piedmont is preparing for its Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmation in 2024. Our accreditation is vitally important since it impacts the college’s ability to award degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students – just like you.  It even affects your ability to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

As a student, YOU are important to this process!  Your SGA Senators will be hosting three “Campus Conversations” events to open a dialogue to better understand the needs of our students. Based on your participation, topics in these discussions will include:

  • collecting ideas on how to make the first year successful
  • effective distance learning options
  • assisting in class and career planning
  • and more!

While the events will be open via Zoom to anyone who wishes to attend, the primary purpose will be to discuss issues, successes, and ways to improve the student experience from the student perspective.

Please join us via one of the following Zoom links to join in and participate in one of these open conversations. Help us shape the future of Central Piedmont! Join us on:

  1. April 20, 2021: 6:30-8 p.m.
  2. April 21, 2021: 10-11:30 a.m. 
  3. April 22, 2021: 2:30-4 p.m. 

If asked for a passcode, please enter SGAtalk.

Not able to attend one of these sessions? Please feel free to submit questions and ideas via this form!