As president of Central Piedmont Community College, I am proud to say that you can look anywhere in Mecklenburg County and see evidence of our work. Our vision to become the national leader in workforce development has actually become a reality, and the result of our outstanding efforts is being recognized across the country. Although our community college is the largest of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina, our focus is not on numbers, but on students and their success. We also are committed to providing skilled workers for area employers. Because of this focus, our enrollment numbers are increasing each year.

CPCC serves more than 70,000 people throughout Mecklenburg County on six campuses. This fall, CPCC class registrations were up 15 percent. Enrollment growth has outpaced many community colleges across the state. That’s why the 2007 Bond Referendum is extremely critical to our college.

On Tuesday, November 6, this community will have an opportunity to approve a $30 million bond referendum for our college. The college has been a good steward of the community’s money, with all of our local bond dollars either spent or currently under contract. CPCC operates on a lower cost per square foot than the national educational market and the state community college average.

The $30 million bond request will allow CPCC to address some of the growth and aging facility needs. The funds will also allow us to help drive Mecklenburg County’s economy. This website will provide you with detailed information regarding the 2007 bond request.

If you have questions about the bonds or would like additional information, please contact Jerri Haigler in our Community Relations and Public Affairs office at 704.330.6660 or email her at jerri.haigler@cpcc.edu. I believe CPCC is certainly a good investment that yields a great return for this community.

Sincerely,



Dr. Tony Zeiss
President