As the weather changes and the possibility of inclement weather increases in the winter months, it’s important for CPCC to keep employees informed. In the event of inclement weather or other emergency situations, all members of the College should listen to area radio and television stations for announcements regarding the operation of the College. In addition, announcements regarding closings or delays will be posted on the CPCC website and on the College’s cable station, CPCC TV 17. When the College closes, all classes at all campuses are canceled. Examples of inclement weather include severe thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, flooding, snowstorms and ice storms.

If classes are in session and a tornado warning is in effect (a tornado has been spotted in the area), CPCC employees and students should follow these guidelines:

• Seek shelter immediately.
• Move to the lowest level of the building. If there is a basement in your building, use this area.
• Move to the interior area of the building (inner hallways, inner rooms).
• Stay away from windows, skylights, and other glass areas.
• Stay out of areas with a large roof expanse (auditoriums and gyms).

CPCC employees will receive information by email and on the CPCC website when tornado watch and warning announcements are made by the National Weather Service. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable, while a tornado warning means that one has been spotted in the area. Please share this information with your students.

If you get an email from online@bankofamerica.com requesting account information and update with a warning that your account will be suspended within 24 hours unless you do so, immediately delete this message without opening. Procurement has confirmed with Bank of America that this is a phishing scam, totally fake, linked to an overseas website. BOA will not contact P-Cardholders in any way to update information—only the P-Card Administrator, Milas McClain, will handle sensitive account information.

Please call 4470 if you have further concerns.

The new Independence Parking Deck at the corner of 4th Street and Independence Boulevard opened on Monday, January 8.

The deck features more than 600 parking spaces and will operate on a 24-hour basis. It is intended for use by CPCC students who have a valid CPCC parking sticker affixed to their vehicles. Students can obtain their parking sticker when registering for the spring semester. Please note that students have two weeks from the first day of classes to get their parking stickers.

Vehicles may enter the parking deck from either 4th Street or from the new PD Service Drive, which runs between Independence Parking Deck and the Professional Development Building.

The parking deck will contain security features such as video surveillance and emergency call phones. The deck’s architectural façade represents a new look for Central Campus buildings. CPCC is gradually implementing this look as new buildings are built and existing buildings are renovated.

CPCC students who use the deck are encouraged to cross Independence Boulevard at designated crosswalks.

The deck will include office space on the ground floor and was funded with Certificates of Participation issued by Mecklenburg County.

All CPCC full-time employees are eligible to take one free curriculum course per semester.

CCE and OE classes are available to employees on a space-available basis. This means that employees may register for these classes only if the class does not fill up during normal registration. Arrangements for taking these courses on a space-available basis must be made by contacting the program developer. OE classes that are conducted for specific employers (such as Duke Energy or General Dynamics) are not available to CPCC employees.

All CPCC employees must present to the Cashier’s office a form verifying that the employee is currently a FT employee in order to receive the tuition waiver of one course per term. The form is available in HR and requires HR verification of FT employment status. Books and supplies for any course must be paid for by the employee.

If you have any questions regarding the free course available to employees, please contact Joanette West or Shawna Wood in Human Resources.

The CPCC Libraries are excited to announce that students, faculty, and staff now have access to the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVCR). Many of you may be familiar with the print series of Opposing Viewpoint books frequently used by students. With OVCR, access to this valuable collection is now available 24/7 and from any computer.

OVCR is more than just an electronic version of the print series! Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues. OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. Start searching here. 

If you would like your students to learn to use OVCR, the CPCC Libraries offers instruction classes. Click here to set up a class, or contact Amy Burns at 6106. If you have any questions about OVCR or any of the library’s electronic resources, please contact Jennifer Arnold.

Access to OVCR was made possible by the CPCC Libraries’ participation in the Carolina Consortium, a group of North and South Carolina libraries who work together to purchase electronic resources at a cost savings.

The CPCC Libraries is pleased to announce that the magazines and journals housed on the fourth floor of the LRC are now shelved according to the Library of Congress Classification System. The organization of the magazines and journals now reflects the organization of the books and other materials held by the library.

The CPCC Libraries have found that our students, faculty, and staff most frequently want to access the print magazines and journals by subject. Library of Congress Classification makes browsing by subject (art, education, nursing, etc.) much easier for our patrons, as all the print periodicals are now grouped together by subject.

We hope you find this improved access to the print magazine and journal collection beneficial. Staff at all of the library’s public service desks will be happy to help you locate the call number of any magazine or journal.

Over the break, the fourth floor of the LRC underwent necessary lighting and carpet repairs, which provided the library with the opportunity to shift and reorganize the print magazine and journal collection. Some carpet repairs are ongoing, so please pardon our mess as this project is completed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jennifer Arnold.

Because CPCC is committed to the quest for continuous improvement of quality programs and services, the Innovation Grant Program is made available to assist programs/units with the creation of innovative programs or service and to facilitate improvement, change, or growth within instructional, administrative, and student service units. Do you have an idea that will impact students positively or help streamline a process or procedure at the college? If so, you need to submit an application for an Innovation Grant. Start-up funding up to $2,000 is available to fund your project if it is approved. For additional details and application go to inside.cpcc.

Recent innovation grants funded the Virtual Walk Across N.C.; Fast Track Math Courses; Second Life, a three-dimensional, multi-user virtual learning environment; and a 21st Century Classical Music Concert.

The next deadline for submission of proposals is January 30, 2007. Completed applications need to be submitted to the Center for Leadership and Staff Development.  

Happy New Year from the Office of Outreach and Recruitment! We are starting off the year at full speed as we continue our College Connection and program presentations to CMS classes. This week we visited East Mecklenburg, Ardrey Kell, and North Mecklenburg high schools. CMS is hosting several magnet fairs where we are providing information about Middle College that will be here at CPCC.

Do you have an event to attend and need some great materials to promote CPCC and your program? We have some viewbooks we would be happy to share. Just call us at 6396 or email us at elizabeth.weinberg@cpcc.edu.

The following openings are now available at CPCC. Details about qualifications and a complete job description are available in Human Resources. If interested, contact Human Resources and request an application or download an application from the Human Resources website. Résumés cannot be substituted for an application. For faculty positions, copies of transcripts are required with applications; original transcripts required at date of hire. A separate CPCC application is required for each position.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, supplemental materials submitted with your application (such as photographs, videotapes, CDs, work samples) cannot be returned.

Lab Assistant II (PT) Position #4LRNCTR-HNC-2. Positions available at Central, North, Cato and Levine campuses. This position is part of the Academic Learning Center, and the minimum requirements are bachelor’s degree in math or related field. Responsibilities include but are not limited to tutoring CPCC students in math courses. Please submit CPCC application and résumé to Mark Perryman, CPCC, P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235. Closing date not specified.

Lab Assistant II (PT) Position #4LRNCTR-HNC-2. Position available at Central Campus. This position is part of the Academic Learning Center, and the minimum requirements are bachelor’s degree in English or related field. Responsibilities include but are not limited to tutoring CPCC students in English courses. Please submit CPCC application and résumé to Deborah Rivers, CPCC, P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235. Closing date not specified.

Lab Assistant II (PT) Position #4LRNCTR-HNC-2. Position available at Central Campus. This position is part of the Academic Learning Center, and the minimum requirements are bachelor’s degree in chemistry, anatomy, physiology or related field. Responsibilities include but are not limited to tutoring CPCC students in chemistry and anatomy and physiology courses. Please submit CPCC application and résumé to Tommy Funches, CPCC, P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235. Closing date not specified.

Instructor Criminal Justice, Position #3CJCFIP-FEF-2. Position available in Public Safety, North Campus. CPCC is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college. Minimum requirements include an associate’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field and five (5) full-time years (or the equivalent in part-time) of professional work experience in criminal justice. Desirable qualifications: master’s degree in criminal justice preferred. Previous experience with crime scene investigations and processing preferred. Closing date: Monday, January 29, 2007.

Media Equipment Specialist, Position #6HARRCN-FNC-2 (Internal only). Position available at the Harris Conference Center on West Campus. The Media Equipment Specialist will be responsible for set up and tear down of audiovisual presentation equipment in a full service conference facility. Responsibilities include set audiovisual and computer equipment to client specification; responds directly to client inquiries and requests and ensures overall guest satisfaction; serves as dedicated technician during client presentations; provides consistent communication with Harris Conference Center sales, planning and operational staff; sets tables and chairs according to client specifications and performs other duties as assigned. Associate’s degree and minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience) a professional setting related to audio/visual support. Proficiency with set up and tear down of equipment and coordination and assistance with multimedia presentations required. Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience working with external clients. Closing Date: January 17, 2007.

Campus Registrar, Position #4REGADM-FEP-1 (Internal Only). This position on the Cato Campus will plan, organize, and supervise the development and operations of Admissions, Registration and Student Records for the Cato Campus. Position will also supervise all admissions, registration, and student records activities for the Cato Campus; assist with budget planning by monitoring, forecasting, and recommending expenditures; oversee procedural requirements necessary for compliance with state and federal laws affecting admissions, records, and registration: assess operations, gather data, and report findings to the campus dean and the College’s Director of Admissions and Registration; develop and oversee systems for on-site record maintenance, papers, and electronic files to ensure accuracy, security, and availability; participate in development of marketing to promote utilization of campus services; assist with the development and assessment of new systems and procedures that the College has implemented. Minimum qualifications: requires bachelor’s degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited university and two-to-four (2-4) years of full-time supervisory experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience). Closing Date: January 31, 2007.

The MLK Challenge on January 15, 2007, is an annual service event sponsored by the Service-Learning Center that celebrates the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day incorporates an educational kick-off, service projects, and a reflection wrap-up.

The day begins with an introduction to King’s life and lessons. Participating students are then randomly assigned to groups and given a service project at a local organization to complete. Students must work together and utilize problem-solving skills in order to finish their task. At the end of the day, students reassemble to reflect on their accomplishments in a guided discussion. This helps students process all that happened during the day.

This event is free and open only to the CPCC community. We provide transportation, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Participants are asked to dress appropriately. Registration is ongoing and begins at 8:00 a.m. the day of the event in the Student Commons area of the Overcash Center.

Details: MLK Challenge, January 15, 2007; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

To learn more about this event or to sign up please contact Aimee Brunton via email or 704.330.6824.

CPCC staff and students are invited to an MLK Sermon Series on Central Campus, sponsored by Campus Ministries, on Wednesdays January 17 and 24, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in OC 308. ESS Director Tracy Moore will facilitate discussions on the themes from two of Dr. King’s sermons, The Drum Major Instinct on January 17 and Unfulfilled Dreams on January 24, to explore how they are relevant today.

Career Services is developing a Career eMentor program to help current CPCC students gain valuable information and assistance with their career planning. This exciting program will help students learn about different careers by connecting them with CPCC alumni who work in their field(s) of interest. Signing up to be a mentor is a fun and rewarding way to help CPCC students with their careers and give back to the College community. This program is designed so that most of the contact between mentors and students will take place via email and will only require a small amount of your time.

Requirements for eMentors:

• Must have access to email
• Must have graduated from CPCC with an associate’s degree or a diploma
• Two years of work experience

If you know an alum who would be interested in participating as an eMentor, please contact Melissa Kahn at 6449. Faculty and staff who graduated from CPCC are encouraged to participate.

The Chair Academy's 16th Annual International Leadership Conference is scheduled for March 7-10, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. This year's theme is "Learning to Navigate the Future Through Authentic Leadership." Dr. Tony Zeiss is a featured keynote speaker for this conference. For registration information go to the conference website.

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region announces its 7th Annual Soup on Sunday benefit to be held on January 28, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join them and their hosts, Bank of America and CPCC’s Culinary Arts students and faculty, in the Citizens Center, Central Campus. General admission includes:

• Taste soups from the region’s finest restaurants
• Sample breads from Great Harvest Bread Company
• Savor flavored coffees from Starbucks on East Seventh Street
• Sip wines from Uwharrie Vineyards and beer from Southend Brewery

Also:

• Purchase unique bowls handmade by Charlotte area potters
• Order tickets now by calling 704.335.4312 or purchase them at the door
• General Admission: $25 (includes food and beverages)
• Soup Lover’s Special: $35 (includes food, beverages and handmade pottery bowl)
• Free admission for children six and under

Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 704.375.0100. Visit www.hpccr.org to review a list of participating restaurants.

For more information, contact Nancy Cole at 704.335.4312.

Congratulations to three-time Bravo Award winner Linda Guthrie.

Bravo II Award winners included Ben Diel, Lorraine Blahnik, Scarlett Hollingsworth, Betty Baker, and Lora Yeager.

First time Bravo Award winners were Joseph Deterville, Nicole Ritchie, Devonne Gaddy, Donna Mackey, and Lewis Jefferies.

If you would like to nominate a colleague either full or part time for a Bravo Award for outstanding service to students/staff, please complete the short nomination form found at inside.cpcc.  

Congratulations to Thomas Alexander of the Transport Systems Technologies Division for reaching “World Class” Technician status with GM! A technician achieves this status only when he has successfully completed eight of nine GM Master Technician Certifications in the Mechanical area, and has passed all of the accompanying ASE Certification tests. Thomas is an automotive instructor and the GM/ASEP coordinator for Automotive Technologies, and one of only 32 instructors to have accomplished this remarkable achievement.

Faculty/staff yoga classes for wellness resume next week on Wednesdays at Levine and Cato campuses and on Thursdays at Central Campus.

Why do yoga? The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up—all at the same time. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is not required.

For additional information, contact Diann Back (4392).  

Levine Campus

Wednesdays, Time: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Location: LV 1200  

Cato Campus

Wednesdays, Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Cato 200A  

Central Campus

Thursdays, Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: TA 201  

I want to say “thank you” to the Harper Campus crew for all the love they showed to my family for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.

BIRTHDAYS
Jan. 12	Susan Hinson Barron Christopher S. Brawley Pedro Alfredo Galvan Laura M. White
13	Stephen Frederic Gerhardt Billie Austin Haston Amy Laine King
14	Pamela Annette Bennett Richard Warren Helms
15	Alberto Botero Susan P. Brooks Kelly D. Grahl Gerald W. Hieronymus Kerri Lyn McGuire Ronald D. Williams
16	Jennifer Swanner Coble John P. Duke Catherine Louvenia Felton Patricia A. McCaskill
17	Lewis R. Jefferies Suncha Kim Barbara S. Lake Susan E. Moore Curby Gene Poplin Carolyn Jacobs Whitman
18	Eric Polite Sharon Marie Simpkins

The American Red Cross will be on Central Campus, Tuesday, January 30, from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. collecting blood donations in the bloodmobile parked between Giles and Kratt. Please inform your students and colleagues and consider signing up to give. If you would like to register for an appointment time, please visit the Red Cross site. 

You may also search by sponsor code (1554) or call the Service-Learning Center at 6445 to make an appointment. Walk-in donations will be welcome during the drive.

In addition, representatives from the National Marrow Donor Program will be on hand. If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, meet the health guidelines, fill out a form, give a cheek cell swab, and are willing to donate to any patient in need, we would love to see you!

The N.C. American Association of Women in Community Colleges will hold its annual conference February 15-16 at the Hampton Inn in Kinston, N.C. This year's theme is "Living Leadership." Please contact Diann Back (4392) for additional information. Conference fee: $85.00 per person (no refund after February 8, 2007)

A brochure including the conference program and all the conference information, including registration form, is at inside.cpcc  

Hampton Inn Kinston, 1382 Hwy 258 South, Kinston, NC 28504 (252) 523-1326. A block of rooms has been reserved at the state rate for conference participants until January 15, 2007. Please make your reservations early. Thereafter rooms will be released for a first-come, first-served basis.

The Universidad Internacional’s Center for Linguistic Multicultural Studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico, offers intensive Spanish programs designed for professionals seeking to gain knowledge and skills that lead to a lifetime of personal achievement and fulfillment.

Flexible programs allow students to attend classes in the mornings and explore Cuernavaca, the “City of Eternal Spring,” and surrounding attractions in the afternoons. Historical and recreational field trips are offered throughout the program. With Mexico City only an hour away, students can take advantage of the many historical and cultural benefits of the capital without the inconvenience of the big city.

Participants can stay with host families of the university or in local hotels.

The Universidad Internacional’s Center for Linguistic Multicultural Studies offers the Intensive Spanish Program with intensive Spanish courses in a Spanish-speaking environment with extracurricular activities and personal contact with Mexican host families. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation.

Classes begin every Monday throughout the year. It’s recommended that students arrive the Friday prior to starting classes for an orientation session on Saturday including a written placement test and oral interview to determine students’ level of Spanish proficiency. Participants may select a one or two-week program.

For answers to your questions and more information about the Universidad Internacional’s Spanish immersion classes or about Cuernavaca and the surrounding area, please call Karen Stanley at 6604.

An information session on this study abroad program will be presented on Thursday, March 15, at 1:30 p.m. in PD 301. Ideally, CPCC participants in the summer program would leave together from Charlotte on Friday, May 11, 2007. Children and spouses are invited to participate in this exciting and life-changing experience.

A $100 deposit due by April 13 is required as part of the registration process.

§ Wednesday, January 17, 2007, will be a promotional family night for State Employees Association of N.C. members, offered by the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department. For the men's basketball game against Dayton at 7:30 p.m. in Halton Arena, all SEANC members and their families may purchase discounted tickets for only $8 each.

Also on Friday, January 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. the Charlotte 49ers Women's Basketball team will host the Dayton Flyers in Halton Arena. All SEANC members may purchase a discounted adult ticket for only $3 for this game. All youth 17 and under will be admitted free. SEANC members may order tickets the following two ways: Call 704.687.4949 and mention that you would like the SEANC discount or go to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Ticket Office in person and show your SEANC membership card to receive these special ticket discounts. The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Ticket Office takes the following forms of payment: Mastercard, Visa, and cash. All ticket purchases are based on availability.

§ District 13 is focusing on recruitment for the month of January. On the state level, every member who recruits five new members get $10. For further incentives or membership information, contact Membership Co-Chair Lewis Jefferies at lewis.jefferies@cpcc.edu.

§ District 13 will again be sponsoring the Fire and Life Safety Bowl, organized by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's Office. This year's bowl will be March 15, 2007, at the Oasis Temple in Charlotte. Volunteers are needed to help with the activities of the day. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Monica Crawford at monica.crawford@cpcc.edu or Gwen Whitley at gwenwhitley01@yahoo.com.  

Mercury Sable LS, power locks, air, CD player, good condition, drives well, 137,000 miles, new tires—$2,000. Contact 6860, S. Arms.