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NEWS RELEASE
December 7, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CPCC To Dedicate Time Warner Cable Student Commons
Event on December 11 Recognizes Generous Gift to the College

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will dedicate the Time Warner Cable Student Commons on Tuesday, December 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts building (Central Campus – 1201 Elizabeth Avenue). In spring of 2006, Time Warner Cable’s Charlotte Division made a generous commitment to provide services, equipment, and financial support to CPCC. The Student Commons area of the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts building on Central Campus is being named for this corporate citizen as a result of their support.

“As a ‘commuter college,’ it is important for CPCC students to have a place to gather and interact between classes,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “Thanks to the generosity of our corporate partner, Time Warner Cable, hundreds of CPCC students will have a place to gather each day and enjoy the College experience.”

In the space on Central Campus, as well as CPCC’s five outlying campuses, students, faculty, and staff are enjoying flat screen televisions and cable broadcast services provided by Time Warner Cable.

“We are proud to be investing not only in Central Piedmont Community College but in our future,” states Mike Munley, Time Warner Charlotte Division President. “By providing our technology to the College, we are taking an active role in assisting and supporting tomorrow’s leaders.”

October 19, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CPCC Culinary Program Accredited by The American Culinary Federation
College is the First Program in the Area to Receive This High Distinction

Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) culinary program recently received notification that the program has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Foundation. CPCC is the only culinary program in the Charlotte area to receive this distinction.

The American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc., (ACF) is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America, with more than 230 chapters nationwide and 19,000 members. Understanding that the future of the culinary industry would be determined by the competence of the individuals entering the field, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) established the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFFAC). The ACFFAC, recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), provides regulatory oversight of post-secondary institutions.

The primary function of the ACFFAC is programmatic accreditation. This specialized accreditation is a voluntary action on the part of the institution that requires curriculum, faculty, resources, support staff, and organizational structure all meet or exceed quality standards. Culinary or foodservice programs that are accredited by the ACFFAC have been reviewed against established standards. These programs undergo a self-evaluation and report their findings to the ACFFAC. The ACFFAC then authorizes a fact-finding team to visit the school to verify compliance with the standards. The self-evaluation, the report of the fact-finding team, and the program response to the fact-finding report, are studied. The ACFFAC then grants accreditation to programs that meet the published standards.

“For more than 30 years, CPCC has been a leader in the Charlotte region for culinary education,” states Bob Boll, Division Director for Hospitality Education at CPCC. “This distinction recognizes the outstanding instructors and commitment to quality education we have at CPCC.”

The culinary technology curriculum at CPCC provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service, and health care facilities. Course offerings emphasize practical application, a strong knowledge base, professionalism, and provide the critical competencies to meet industry demands.

July 6, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CPCC Names New Board of Trustees Member

Carlos E. Sanchez was recently appointed to the Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Board of Trustees. Sanchez, who was appointed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to this position, serves as Regional Director of Corporate and External Affairs for AT&T North Carolina (formerly BellSouth) in Mecklenburg County. He is responsible for coordinating AT&T’s efforts in support of civic, business, and government organizations in the community. Prior to his current position, he served as Sales Director for South Carolina in AT&T’s Small Business Sales Division.

A resident of Charlotte for more than nine years, Sanchez has worked as Regional Sales Director for BTI, a competitive local exchange carrier, where he managed the local branch office. Before moving to Charlotte, he served as Executive Vice President and part owner of Kisa Internacional S.A., a telecommunications technology integrator and service provider with main offices in Colombia, South America. In addition, he has owned and operated a local cable station in New York and has produced a weekly travel television program which aired on The Travel Channel and the Telemundo Network for five years.

CPCC is governed by its 13-member Board of Trustees. The President of the Student Government Association serves with trustees appointed by the Governor, the County Commission, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.

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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.

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CPCC To Dedicate Allen and Barbara Tate Hall

Performance Hall on Central Campus to Honor Contributions of the Tate Family

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will dedicate the Allen and Barbara Tate Hall on Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center (Central Campus – 1201 Elizabeth Avenue). The dedication comes as a result of a generous gift made by Allen Tate Foundation to CPCC. During the celebration, remarks will be made by CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss, Central Campus Dean Cindy Johnston, and CPCC Foundation Board President Tommy Norman. In addition, Allen Tate and members of his family will participate in a ribbon-cutting celebration.

The Allen and Barbara Tate Hall, which seats 170 people, incorporates outstanding acoustics and functional design to serve the cultural and academic needs of the College and community. Tate Hall will serve as a venue for musical recitals, lectures, and literary and poetry readings. The hall is an integral part of the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center, which opened in the fall of 2005.

Since 1957, Allen Tate Realtors has been a leader in the real estate industry. Allen Tate, and his late wife Barbara, have long been supporters of the arts and education in this community. The generous gift serves as a wonderful memorial to Barbara Tate’s influence on this community over the years.

“We are extremely appreciative of the generous gift and the strong support the Allen Tate Company has provided to CPCC over the years,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “The Tate Hall will provide a first class venue for our arts students and the community at large. CPCC is honored to associate the Tate name with this performance venue.”

The dedication will be part of the Allen Tate Company’s 50th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Dale F. Halton Theater. More than 600 invited guests are expected to attend the celebration.

CPCC Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Powell Majors
Scholarship Recognizes Long-Time Friend and Retiree of the College

On Monday, December 11, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) held a 100th birthday celebration for long-time friend, supporter and retiree of the College, Powell Majors. In addition, the College announced the results of a scholarship fundraising effort in honor of Majors.

Majors began his legacy in the Charlotte area in 1928, serving as an accountant with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company. He later joined Southern Asbestos Company as treasurer, and then served as treasurer for Lance for more than 25 years. His professional career then led to a position as director of the Central Piedmont Community College Foundation, where he worked for 19 years. He since has been a strong supporter and advocate for the College.

During the birthday celebration, Tommy Norman, President of the Board of Directors for the CPCC Foundation; and Luther Moore, President of the Charlotte Rotary Club, made remarks. In addition, Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC, read a proclamation from Mayor Pat McCrory. Over the past year, Dr. Zeiss, the Charlotte Rotary, and the CPCC Foundation, have been involved in raising funds for a scholarship in honor of Majors. Part of the birthday celebration was the announcement of the fundraising efforts, which surpassed the goal of $100,000. A check was unveiled for $117,572 to be used for scholarships for students in need. The endowment will provide 4-5 scholarships each year for many years to come.

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CPCC receives gift to name the Crowder Construction Institute at Harper Campus

O.P. and W.T. Crowder began building a legacy when they founded Crowder Construction Company on July 1, 1947. To celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary, Crowder Construction recently made a generous gift to Central Piedmont Community College to begin the O.P. and W.T. Crowder Construction Institute at CPCC’s Harper Campus located on Arrowood Road. Otis Crowder, President of Crowder Construction Company, and Bill Crowder, Chief Operating Officer, envisioned this endowment as a way to honor the memory of their fathers who started the company.

The gift will create an endowment to support the new Construction Institute at CPCC as well as endow a scholarship fund for students training for careers in the construction industry. CPCC’s Construction Institute program allows students to get a head start on a career in Charlotte’s rapidly growing construction industry. The Institute offers courses in all of the building trades programs.
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CPCC Dedicates the Christa and Reece A. Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center

On Thursday, May 4, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) dedicated the new Christa and Reece A. Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center (Central Campus – 1201 Elizabeth Avenue). The 130,000 square foot facility has become a signature building for CPCC, providing a magnificent entry to the College’s Central Campus and gateway to Charlotte’s Elizabeth district. During the dedication, remarks were made by Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC; Parks Helms, Chairperson of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners; Ralph Pitts, Chairman of the CPCC Board of Trustees; Thomas Norman, President of the CPCC Foundation Board of Directors; John M. Belk, Chairman Emeritus of Belk, Inc. and Chairman of the Belk Foundation, as well as Mrs. Overcash’s minister Rev. Dr. Stephen Shoemaker, Senior Minister at Myers Park Baptist Church. The dedication was followed by a reception and dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center.

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Central High Alumni Gather to Dedicate Legacy Garden

On June 17, 2006 over 100 donors to the Central High Legacy Fund gathered to dedicate the donor plaque and Legacy Garden. Over 1,000 Central High School alumni gave over $300,000 to the Central High School Legacy Fund to provide scholarships, create Legacy Garden, and help maintain the old Central High School building, which is on Central Piedmont’s Central Campus. Dedicated alumni have given the gift of education to thousands of needy students in perpetuity in the name of their cherished Central High School.

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