Announcements http://www.cpcc.edu daily 1 2006-06-29T04:38:17Z images http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/images No publisher Ken Ingle 2007-02-21T15:22:50Z Folder More than 450 Graduates Participate in CPCC’s Commencement Exercises http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/more-than-450-graduates-participate-in-cpcc2019s-commencement-exercises On Thursday, May 11, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) held graduation ceremonies at Cricket Arena in Charlotte.

More than 450 students walked across the stage as part of the commencement celebration. Martin Lancaster, president of the North Carolina Community College System, spoke at the commencement exercises. During his remarks, President Lancaster encouraged graduates to “live and learn.” He stressed that graduation is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning, and he encouraged the graduates to make learning a priority throughout their life. “It’s important to learn something new every day,” stated Lancaster in his address.

Martin Lancaster took office as president of the North Carolina Community College System in 1997. With 58 institutions and nearly 800,000 students, the system is the largest in the country and serves as the primary agency for the delivery of job training, literacy and adult education.

During the commencement exercises, two awards were presented. Marion and Wayland H. Cato, Jr. received the Distinguished Service Award from the College, and Richard Zollinger, Associate Vice President of Instruction at CPCC, was presented the Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. Both awards were given at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.

In addition, nearly 200 Adult High School and GED graduates participated in a graduation ceremony at Cricket Arena at 1:30 p.m.  The Adult High School program at CPCC is affiliated with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which awards the diplomas. Parks Helms, chairperson of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, addressed the group and challenged them to make this a “new beginning.” Helms stated that “your job is not your life, but a means to an end.” He encouraged the high school graduates to get in the “game of life” and make the most of what has been given to them. He challenged the graduates to live, work and grow – from this day forward.

Helms is serving his eighth two-year term on the Board and has been a strong supporter of Central Piedmont Community College over the years. Helms, who is an attorney and president of the law firm of Helms, Henderson & Porter, P.A., has served as vice president of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), as well as several NCBA committees, including the Legislative and Law Reform Committee, the Judicial Selection Task Force, and the Task Force on the Quality and Value of Legal Services.

”At CPCC, we take great pride in our outstanding graduates,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College. “Our commencement exercise is reflective of the hard work of our students and celebrates another milestone in their lives.”


CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

]]> No publisher ploneadmin 2006-06-15T04:40:00Z News Item CPCC Presents “Forensics for Everyone!” http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/cpcc-presents-201cforensics-for-everyone-201d American Academy of Applied Forensics Offers Summer Camps for Students, Parents and Teachers Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) American Academy of Applied Forensics will host a number of workshops and camps beginning soon for students in grades 5-8, as well as parents and teachers.

The series of workshops, known as “Forensics for Everyone!,” introduces each sector to the importance of forensics and our every day lives. The following outlines the camps and workshops being offered at CPCC’s North Campus (11930 Verhoeff Drive) this summer:
 
Kids Kamps for students in grades 5-8 – Student will learn more about crime scene science. Participants will receive a mock crime scene kit and will process an actual crime scene in CPCC’s new state-of-the-art crime scene lab. The lab, which opened this year, includes a mock motel room, office and apartment setting in which crimes can be staged and investigated. Students interested in a career in forensics or law enforcement will learn more from CPCC staff (former law enforcement officials) and FBI agents who will assist with the “kamp.”
Kids Kamps – grades 5-6
Dates: June 19-23, July 24-28 (and other dates to be announced)
Times: M-F – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kids Kamps – grades 7-8
Dates: June 19-23, July 24-28 (and other dates to be announced)
Times: M-F – 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Internet Safety for Parents – Parents will be shown how to keep their children safe from online predators. The workshop will focus on Internet pitfalls, protecting against pedophiles and preparing your home computer.
Dates: June 13, 20, July 20 and July 25
Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Forensic Teacher Education Workshop (focused on middle and high school teachers)  – Teachers will learn to integrate the world of forensics in to all areas of teaching.
Dates: July 18-20
Times: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.


To find out more about the summer camps and workshops, contact Andrea June at 704.3330.4133 or Dale Callan at 704.330.4171. To register, call 704.330.4223.

The American Academy of Applied Forensics (AAAF) was originally funded in 2001 by a Congressional appropriation to Central Piedmont Community College. The mission of AAAF is to improve the quality of investigative services through innovative training programs that link cutting edge research in the forensic sciences with the criminal justice practitioner. To find out more about the forensic academy and the 35 classes offered by CPCC, log on to our website at www.cpcc.edu/aaaf.


CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.]]> No publisher ploneadmin 2006-06-15T04:40:00Z News Item Corporate and Continuing Education Registration and Course Information http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/cce-registration-and-course-information Corporate and Continuing Education registration information.

If You Can’t Find Your Information Technology Class The Name May Have Changed.

The registration steps for Corporate and Continuing Education have changed. Please review the registration process for Corporate and Continuing Education Students below:

How to Register for Continuing Education Classes and Seminars

New Students

Complete the four-step process to get started:
  1. Complete your Initial Student Profile one of two ways:
    • By calling our Customer Service Center (704.330.4223) weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • Submitting your profile information using the North Carolina Community College Application. (Please note: Your high school transcript, test scores, and visiting a counselor are not required. In addition, you do not need to sign, date, or send the "Application Agreement Statement" to the CPCC Admissions office). It may take up to one hour for your student profile to show up in our system allowing you to create a CPCC SNAP account.
  2. Create your Single Network Access Pass (SNAP) / CPCC Login Account
  3. Register (Current term: Fall 2006CE3)
    • Using the Web, click on the Log In tab and enter your SNAP / CPCC Login account information.
    • Search for Continuing Education course sections using the following term: Fall 2006CE3
  4. Pay for Course(s)

Problems navigating the web?  Call the CPCC Help Desk at 704.330.5000.

Returning Students

  • Registration and Payment Options:
    • By calling our Customer Service Center (704.330.4223) weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • Using the web, click on the Log In tab and enter your SNAP / CPCC Login account.
    • In Person at any multi-campus location.

 

Problems navigating the web?  Call the CPCC Help Desk at 704.330.5000.

CAPS Fee
 The Campus Access, Parking and Security Fee (CAPS) was implemented in the Spring 2004 semester.  The fee be will be $3 per class.  Learn more by going to www.cpcc.edu/caps_fee.


Payment Options
CPCC accepts credit cards (Visa, Master Card, and American Express), money order, or check.

We offer two (2) convenient payment options (NOTE: Beginning Aug. 21st, unpaid registrations from the previous week will be cancelled each Monday morning before start of business hours):

  1. When calling the Customer Service Center at 704-330-4223 to register, simply provide them with your preferred credit card (except Discover) information. OR
  2. Pay in person at one of our multi-campus locations. To ensure your payment will be posted correctly, include the five-digit control number issued at registration.

Returned Check and Declined Credit Card Policy

All returned checks are subject to a processing fee of $25.00 This fee along with the original amount of the check is due within five (5) business days after notification from the College.

This fee will also apply to credit card payments not accepted and returned by a financial institution.

A hold will be placed on all student records until acceptable payment has been received.

Refund Policies

Click here for our refund policy. (Please disregard the curriculum course refund policy information as Corporate and Continuing Education does not offer curriculum courses)

Due to a change in the North Carolina Community College System, the program and course names for some Information Technology programs have changed. Please refer to the two files below for a listing of course requirements as well as a "course crosswalk" detailing course name changes in IT.

CIP Course Crosswalk
Information Technology Requirements

]]> No publisher ploneadmin 2006-07-10T04:00:00Z News Item 2/2/07 - Inclement weather message http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/2-2-07-inclement-weather-message No publisher LMD4598E 2006-06-15T04:40:00Z News Item 070510AHSGrad07-184.jpg http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/1070510ahsgrad07-184.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-05-14T12:54:03Z Image CPCC To Dedicate New Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/cpcc-to-dedicate-new-joe-hendrick-center-for-automotive-technology State-of-the-Art Facility Offers Cutting Edge Training and Instruction On Tuesday, May 22, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and Hendrick Automotive Group will hold a joint dedication of the new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at 2:00 p.m. at the CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews (2800 Campus Ridge Road). This 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as headquarters to many of the College’s training and re-training programs in automotive technology.

Guest speakers at the dedication include Governor Mike Easley, Rick Hendrick, Hendrick Automotive Group Chairman; Matthews Mayor Lee Myers, and CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss. Following the dedication, guests will have an opportunity to tour the facility and learn more about the programs at CPCC.

The new facility features six classrooms and six labs with the latest in equipment and technology. The Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology serves technicians who are seeking updated technical skills through contract training and corporate and continuing education classes, as well as those who aspire to be technicians through curriculum programs.

The Levine Campus program offers the BMW Associate Degree Program, which includes nine BMW factory course credits. Students receive advanced training on BMW’s newest models and systems. In addition, CPCC provides BMW dealerships with manufacturer-trained interns who often obtain employment with the dealership soon after graduation. CPCC partners with Toyota and Lexus dealerships to offer the Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN). T-TEN students alternate semesters between learning hands-on Toyota and Lexus repair skills at CPCC and working in dealerships. More than 100 automotive dealerships in the Charlotte region have employed CPCC graduates over the past several years.

CPCC offers opportunities in GM Service Technician training, Toyota Satellite training, AC Delco training, North Carolina Automotive Safety and Emissions Inspection courses, Independent Auto Dealers certification, and customized Electrical and Hybrid courses.

”I am excited about the opportunities available to our students through the new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “In these classrooms, students will have a chance to receive the latest in instruction by industry-trained, experienced instructors. We are grateful to the Hendrick family for their generous gift to CPCC. As a result of their support, many students will have an opportunity to pursue their dreams in the automotive industry.”

Auto labor statistics indicate that over the next three years, nearly 160,000 qualified technicians will be needed in the automotive industry. In addition, between 20,000 to 38,000 qualified autobody technicians will be needed in the next three years. CPCC is working hard to address this labor shortage. A 2006 economic impact study on motorsports revealed the industry provides 26,000 jobs in North Carolina and generates an estimated $6 billion.

The Center is named in honor of the late Joe Hendrick, a pioneer in North Carolina’s automotive and racing industries.

“It was obvious to everyone who knew my father that he had a love of cars and a great desire to help others, especially young folks, reach their true potential,” explains Rick Hendrick. “He would be so humbled to know that his name will be associated with an institution that honors both of those passions.

”The Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at CPCC is all about creating opportunities in our industry and region. Together, everyone in this community – from the manufacturers and auto dealers to our leadership in government – has truly stepped up to build a world-class facility.”

Event: Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology Dedication (VIP event)
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: CPCC Levine Campus (2800 Campus Ridge Road)

About CPCC:
CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education and special interest classes. CPCC is academically,
financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

About Hendrick Automotive Group:
Hendrick Automotive Group operates 52 dealerships representing 24 nameplates, 71 franchises and 14 collision centers across eight states. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company employs more than 4,500 people and is currently ranked by Ward’s Dealer Business magazine as the seventh-largest mega-dealer operation in the nation based on the 2006 calendar year. In 2006, retail vehicle sales exceeded 91,000 units and revenues were in excess $3.5 billion. For more information about Hendrick Automotive Group, please visit www.hendrickauto.com.

]]> No publisher HJP9958E 2007-05-18T20:03:57Z News Item Hundreds Gather for Dedication of Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at CPCC’s Levine Campus http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/hundreds-gather-for-dedication-of-joe-hendrick-center-for-automotive-technology-at-cpcc2019s-levine-campus New State-of-the-Art Facility Offers Cutting Edge Training and Instruction 070522HendrixDed068.jpgOn Tuesday, May 22, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and Hendrick Automotive Group dedicated the new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at the CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews. Hundreds gathered for the event, including NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Casey Mears, and Kyle Busch and Hendrick family members. Guest speaker Governor Mike Easley applauded the new training facility and what it will mean for the motorsports and automotive industry in this area. Other speakers included Rick Hendrick, Hendrick Automotive Group Chairman; Matthews Mayor Lee Myers, CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss, and CPCC automotive student Isaac Glenn.

The new 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as headquarters to many of the College’s training and re-training programs in automotive

technology. The new facility features six classrooms and six labs with the latest in equipment and technology. The Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology serves technicians who are seeking updated technical skills through contract training and corporate and continuing education classes, as well as those who aspire to be technicians through curriculum programs. IMG_0335.JPG

The Center was named in honor of the late Joe Hendrick, a pioneer in North Carolina’s automotive and racing industries. At the event, a plaque and portrait of Joe Hendrick were unveiled and will be placed in the new Center. The facility also houses a timeline featuring the life of Joe Hendrick and significant events in racing and motorsports.

“In North Carolina, we are not only #1 in NASCAR and #3 in biotechnology, but today, we’re #1 in automotive technology training, thanks to this new facility,” Governor Mike Easley explained at the event. “Long gone are the days of the ‘shade tree mechanics.’ This Center is on the cutting-edge of technology, and I know ‘Papa Joe’ would be proud.”

”I am excited about the opportunities available to our students through the new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology,” stated Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “In these classrooms, students will have a chance to receive the latest in instruction by industry-trained, experienced instructors. We are grateful to the Hendrick family for their generous gift to CPCC. As a result of their support, many students will have an opportunity to pursue their dreams in the automotive industry.”

070522HendrixDed007.jpg“This project has been a labor of love for many over the last several months,” explained Rick Hendrick, Chairman of the Hendrick Automotive Group.

“It was obvious to everyone who knew my father that he had a love of cars and a great desire to help others, especially young folks, reach their true potential. He would be so humbled to know that his name will be associated with an institution that honors both of those passions.

”The Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology is all about creating opportunities in our industry and region. We are fortunate to have Dr. Tony Zeiss leading what I believe is the premier community college in this country. For more than 20 years, we’ve had a strong partnership with CPCC, and this new facility takes that relationship to an even higher level.”

About CPCC:

CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education and special interest classes. CPCC is academically,
financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.
About Hendrick Automotive Group:

Hendrick Automotive Group operates 52 dealerships representing 24 nameplates, 71 franchises and 14 collision centers across eight states. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company employs more than 4,500 people and is currently ranked by Ward’s Dealer Business magazine as the seventh- largest mega-dealer operation in the nation based on the 2006 calendar year. In 2006, retail vehicle sales exceeded 91,000 units and revenues were in excess $3.5 billion. For more information about Hendrick Automotive Group, please visit www.hendrickauto.com.

]]> No publisher LMD4598E 2007-06-05T16:46:35Z News Item 070522HendrixDed068.jpg http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/070522hendrixded068.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-06-05T16:44:20Z Image IMG_0335.JPG http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/img_0335.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-06-05T16:45:40Z Image 070522HendrixDed007.jpg http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/070522hendrixded007.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-06-05T16:46:13Z Image image.jpg http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/image.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-07-02T16:36:08Z File image.jpg http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/1image.jpg No publisher LMD4598E 2007-07-02T16:38:11Z Image elizabeth_ave.pdf http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/elizabeth_ave.pdf No publisher LMD4598E 2007-07-03T11:27:54Z File CPCC To Name New Culinary Dining Lab for Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation http://www.cpcc.edu/announcements/cpcc-to-name-new-culinary-dining-lab-for-piedmont-natural-gas-foundation Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Makes Generous Gift to the College Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) announced plans today to name the new dining lab in the College’s future culinary facility on Central Campus the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Dining Room. The naming comes as a result of a generous gift made earlier this year by Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to the College’s culinary program. The grant, totaling $180,000, will be used to acquire equipment for the new building and endow a scholarship for culinary students.

The new culinary facility will be built at the corner of Kings Drive and 7th Street along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Plans are currently underway for this state-of-the-art facility that will house the College’s programs in culinary technology, and hotel and restaurant management. This highly successful program will now have an opportunity to expand with the new facility, which is slated to be complete in 2009.

“We are extremely appreciative of the generous gift by the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to CPCC,” stated Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “The gift to our culinary program will allow us to provide our students with the equipment and technology they need to be competitive in the culinary business. The support for scholarships also enables us to encourage more students to pursue their dreams in this profession.”

"Playing an active role in the development of the communities we serve is an important element of our Company’s mission,” stated Kevin M. O’Hara, Senior Vice President of Corporate and Community Affairs for Piedmont Natural Gas. “We value this opportunity to work with CPCC in an effort to provide resources that will assist current and future students in preparing for culinary careers."

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