Spring 2009 deadlines for submitting 10% class rosters, final attendance rosters, and lab cards to the Compliance & Audit Office are as follows:

Please note that these same deadlines apply to curriculum classes for which the new web attendance system was used.
 

Attendance Roster Deadlines Spring 2009
Curriculum	Feb. 18 Due date for 10% rosters for full term and first short session classes   Apr. 13 Due date for 10% rosters for second short session classes May 4 Final date to submit any outstanding spring 10% rosters May 18 Final date to submit spring final attendance (pink) rosters
CCE	Weekly Submit 10% rosters May 18 Final date to submit any outstanding spring 10% rosters
Basic Skills and Academic Learning Labs	May 15 Due date for rosters and lab cards

To ensure the completeness of records and the inclusion of all possible student membership/contact hours in the Institutional Class Report for FTE reporting purposes, please adhere to the above deadlines. As in the past, please continue to send all paper rosters/lab cards to the Compliance and Audit Office in the College Administration 4 Building.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Richard Redman at extension 6049. You may also access this information by visiting either the Learning or Compliance and Audit websites.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

It’s time to begin preparing the 2009-2010 College Catalog. Instructions and timelines have been sent to the individuals responsible for each section. If you are responsible for some portion of a section, your section leader will forward this information to you. Those responsible for each section include:

• Cover through page 4—Susan Oleson
• Mission—Susan Oleson
• Campuses—Cato, Saronda Easter; Central, Melissa Vrana; Harris, Bill Dillon; Levine, Edith McElroy; Harper, Joyce King; North, Tina Browning
• Programs and Services—Nichole Patterson
• Academic Calendar—Mitchell Hagler
• Admissions—Larry Bjorson
• Tuition and Fees—Jeff Hill
• Financial Aid—Debbie Brooks
• College Policies and Procedures—Melissa Vrana
• Pre-College Programs—Bobby Sutton
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs—Marge Wilson
• Associate in General Education Degree—Marge Wilson
• College Transfer Programs—Marge Wilson
• College-Level Course Descriptions—Mitchell Hagler
• Corporate and Continuing Education—Bill Dillon
• Accountability Measures—Terri Manning
• Faculty and Professional Staff—Cindy Severt
• Full-Time Staff—Sonya Jarrett
• Glossary and Index—Mitchell Hagler

Do you know a CPCC graduate who is making a tremendous difference in the community? Nominations are currently being sought for the 2008Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. This award recognizes a former CPCC student who has significantly benefited from experiences at CPCC and whose efforts have helped the community. The award is named after Dr. Richard H. Hagemeyer, CPCC president for 23 years, who led the College from a trade school with 1200 students to the state’s largest community college.

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have:

• demonstrated community involvement and social responsibility;
• acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth;
• improved his or her economic status and potential for growth;
• and exemplified positive and significant life changes.

Previous award winners include Elaine Lyerly, Gary Mims, Ronald Caldwell, Sheriff Jim Pendergraph, Dr. Margaret Stanley Hagan, Paul Griffin, James White, Joe Weatherford, Chief Luther Fincher, Dr. Kenny Welch, Frances Queen, Richard Zollinger, Stan Law, and Cindy Castano. The winner will be honored by having a one-year scholarship granted to a CPCC student in an area of study reflective of the winner’s background. Nomination forms are available on the inside CPCC website. 

Completed nomination forms should be submitted to Susan Oleson, executive assistant to the president. The deadline for nominations is April 6, 2009.

For more information, contact Susan Oleson or call 6022.

Guest lecturer Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan will discuss the value of women’s leadership internationally and the importance of this underutilized resource for growth and stability in the U.S. and abroad. She was appointed an ambassador by President Bill Clinton and confirmed as the U.S. Representative to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women.

She led international negotiations for the U.S. on women and globalization, development, entrepreneurship, economic and political participation and human rights and served on the President's Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations.

• Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
• Time:  6:30–7:30 p.m.
• Location: Tate Hall
• Free to CPCC students and faculty—reservations required. Contact Nadine.russell@cpcc.edu 704.330.6585.

Presented by CPCC International Business Program and the World Affairs Council of Charlotte.

§ CPCC recruiters have begun spring presentations in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools promoting the College Connection Program.

§ On the adult recruitment side, we had a presence at the recent Hartford Education Fair, where our adult recruiter fielded questions from nontraditional prospects wishing to return to school.

For fall 2008 semester, 591 students made the Dean’s List and 434 students made the President’s List. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a program, successfully completed 12 or more credit hours in courses that begin with a 1 or a 2, have a 3.5-3.9 GPA (Dean’s) and 4.0 GPA (President’s) with no incompletes or withdrawals. Students receive a congratulatory letter from the Vice-President for Learning or from the President.

A list of students is posted to the CPCC website and also sent to the Charlotte Observer.

§ Host Gary Ritter explores the history of water in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in his next Trail of History show. The station’s web channel is www.cpcc.edu/tv and click Trail of History.

§ Maha Gingrich welcomes CPCC instructor Farhad Javidi to her Charlotte, A City of International Success show. Check out the program at www.cpcc.edu/tv and click International Success.

§ Culinary Instructor Jeff Labarge is in the Charlotte Cooks kitchen this month preparing a delicious “chili dog” soup for those chilly winter evenings.  Visit www.cpcc.edu/tv and click Charlotte Cooks on the television station’s web site.

The following openings are now available at CPCC. Details about qualifications and a complete job description are available on the Human Resources website. Please look under the “Employment” section for a list of job openings, as well as instructions on how to apply. 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.

External/Internal Position:

Instructor Non-Destructive Examination, Position #3COMBJT-FEF-1, REQ. #474. The Applied Technologies Division located on Harper Campus has an opportunity available for strong leader to be a key Instructor with program chair responsibilities for our Non-Destructive Examination Program. This is a flagship program for the Center of Excellence with the Department of Labor. The right individual will have the opportunity to lead and be part of the creation of this best practice model for the rest of the industry. Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with five (5) years of industry experience; and Central Certification Program (CCP) Level II certification in accordance with the American Society of Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) in ultrasonic test (UT), radiographic testing (RT), magnetic-particle testing (MT), and liquid penetrant testing (PT). Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and Central Certification Program (CCP) Level III certification in accordance with the American Society of Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) in ultrasonic test (UT), radiographic testing (RT), magnetic-particle testing (MT), and liquid penetrant testing (PT), Certification with the American Welding Society (AWS) or certified welding inspector (CWI) preferred. Student copies of all transcripts are required with the CPCC application for faculty positions. Originals of all college transcripts are required at the date of hire. Closing date: Open until filled.

Information Systems Analyst II, Position #2INSTTC-FNC-7, REQ # 476. This position is only open to current CPCC employees. Only CPCC employees may apply. This is a mid-level position focusing on a variety of technical work and analysis required for the development of user and systems requirements. Performs routine to moderately complex tasks involving designing, programming, testing, installation and maintenance of college systems; primarily provides second-level support to users; although not limited from working at other levels of the support model as needed. Tasks may involve designing, installing, programming, troubleshooting and maintaining user’s hardware and software; responds to inquiries and requests from users for assistance with the college’s computer systems or personal computers; identifies problems, troubleshoots and provides solutions to assist users; assists users in formulating requirements and advises on alternatives and implications; may tutor students and support faculty in instructional delivery; coordinates with other units within ITS to resolve problems as necessary; designs and implements plan for new systems or processes and may assist in training of users and entry-level staff. Minimum qualifications: 1. Associate’s degree in computer science or a closely related field of study from an accredited institution; and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time related work experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience); or 2. A combination of completed college-level coursework (at least 30 hours) from an accredited university and experience as a substitute for the degree. Closing Date: February 13, 2009, or until filled.

CPCC is fortunate to have one of the federally-funded TRiO programs—Student Support Services. The TRiO—SSS program is a retention program that provides opportunities for low income, first-generation college students, to overcome academic, social and cultural barriers to attain success in higher education.

The College TRiO program serves 175 students per year. The TRiO—Student Support Services program brings into the college over $1 million in federal grant funds over a four-year period.

Participants, who include disabled college students, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction. Students are now being served at 930 colleges and universities nationwide.

TRiO college graduates are working in business, industry, government, medicine, law, education, communications, sales, finance, politics, transportation, publishing, law enforcement, computer science and technology, engineering, and accounting. To find out more information about the CPCC TRiO—Student Support Services program, please go to our website. 

§ To April Root, Compensatory Education-Community Development, from a student:

“I would like to give praise to certain individual employees at CPCC along with feedback regarding the Career Services department as well as the General Education department. Recently, I enrolled in Career Services at your facility to enhance my job seeking ability, and to supplement my existing knowledge. I started out with a lot of help from Beth Smedley. She gave me an extensive overview of my past career performance, and also gave me priceless information and ideas regarding new careers that I would be well suited for and would find enjoyment from. Her performance will definitely ease my transition to a new career. She should be recognized for her skills and willingness to help people.

“Additionally, I would like to praise Peggy Demaree and Alan Murdock, who both helped me achieve an impressive score on the Career Readiness Certificate. They provide the highest degree of instruction, and are truly dedicated to the students’ well being. This is a rare combination in today’s world. The programs that I have been involved in at CPCC and the atmosphere provided by these individuals will give me an advantage in the job market. I also recommend that these individuals are given all the support needed to allow CPCC to continue to offer these and similar programs…”

§ To Sara Graham, TriO-Student Support Services, from a CPCC graduate:

“After years of having dead end jobs, I decided to return to college. In 2003, I started with Central Piedmont Community College in pursuit of an Associate in Arts degree. Climbing this hill was very hard and difficult mainly because the number of years I was out of school. However, my dedication and hard work paid off because on the 11th of December 2006, I received that degree and decided to continue my education at Appalachian State University. Having CPCC’s foundation under my belt, I was able to complete my program of study and on December 21, 2008, I received a Bachelor of Science degree in communication, public relations. My advice to all TRIO STUDENTS, use the many resources that are available and do not be ashamed to ask for help! In addition, surround yourself with positive individuals who will provide encouragement. I did it as a nontraditional student and I am sure you can too.”

§ On January 22, Dr. Tony Zeiss was honored with a 2008 Nova Southeastern University Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Rankin Institute at the Fletcher School recently held its fourth annual meeting at the Harris Conference Center. One hundred twenty attendees were in participation for the full-day event. The Fletcher School offers a comprehensive educational program designed to build the academic, social and emotional competence of students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.

Coco bread, cup cakes, muffins, Valentine heart chocolate boxes, hot chocolate! Please get some goodies to support the Latin American Student Organization (LASO)!

They are working together with the Study Abroad Club to raise scholarship money to help a deserving student go to Mexico for Spanish language immersion.

Thursday, February 12, IT Building, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Valentine muffins for your office Feb. 13! The Study Abroad Club will do it again! Our famous big muffins will be ready to deliver to you for friends and family in time for Valentine’s Day! Please call in the flavors and quantities, and we will deliver on Friday, February 13.

Choices: blueberry, chocolate, coffee cake, banana nut—$2 each.

Proceeds go to help a student study abroad this summer! Merci, Gracias, Danke! Call or email Donna Apgar, 6167, to place orders.

The CPCC Music Department will present Roxanne Holt-Watson, pianist, and Nick Lampo, cellist, on Thursday, February 12, in Bryant Hall, Sloan-Morgan. Program time is 12:30 p.m., and recitals last approximately an hour. They will perform Rachmaninoff’s Sonata in G minor, Op. 19.

The program is free and open to the public

Beverly Smith is having an exhibition in Pease Gallery on CPCC’s Central Campus through March 4. The reception for the artist is February 11, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. This reception is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

The exhibition is beautiful and worth seeing, please stop by and check it out.

• January 20–March 4, 2009
• Reception open to the public: February 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone 703.330.3211.

For more information: petra.carroll@cpcc.edu
 

Art by Janis Schneider, Advertising and Graphic Design instructor, will be part of the 2009 NCCCS exhibition at the Caswell Building in Raleigh.

Retired system president Martin Lancaster selected her work for the annual show of the best of student and faculty art from the state’s community colleges.

To the editor from Linda Ramge, Medical Assisting instructor:

“I would like to commend Cray Hill, ITS analyst at Levine Campus for going above and beyond the call of duty to assist me in solving a software problem in my student lab. If he had not come in early on Thursday, January 29, and spent the first hour of his day fixing software on my students’ computers, I would not have been able to conduct my three hour class. Cray is always helpful, efficient, and most of all cheerful when addressing any of my hardware and software concerns.”

BIRTHDAYS
Feb. 6	Dieu Xuan Derr Lynn Kirk Hunter Charlotte K. Pfeifer Lesley Gay Shroyer
7	Nawal M. Hopkins Christopher J. Riley Abigail J. Rovner Rebecca Carnes Sanders
8	Wilma H. Hood
10	Brenda Borror Armentrout Mary Elizabeth Perry
11	Thomas Edward Anthony Lara Jane Beninca Steven M. Osler
12	Patricia M. Blair Meera Chowdhury Kunta Leroy Paige Gregg Retha M. Hall Van Phung Huynh Jeffrey C. LaBarge Kent Ray Rittenhouse

§ The Charlotte Observer is now sold at The Fruit Basket located in the IT Building.

§ Fancy Gap, Virginia, mountain property. 2.5 acres of gorgeous 180 degree, unimpeded views of the Piedmont and the Blue Ridge mountains. Paved road, electric, well and septic. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and 1½ hour ride from North Mecklenburg—$74,500. Call Cory at 4102.

§ The Charlotte Chapter of IAAP is selling chances for 2-Nights Accommodations at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, Charlotte, NC. Ticket expires February 28, 2010. Drawing to be held early June 2009. Call Patricia at 6566 for tickets.