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Priority registration begins April 24. Students currently enrolled in the spring 2008 term have been assigned an early registration date based on credit hours earned and program status.
Priority registration will help students get the classes they need as they near graduation.
For more information, please read the priority registration Q&A.
Please encourage students you have in class or students you work with to complete this survey of their spring semester classes. The survey is totally online.
Also look for the spotlight on the CPCC homepage next week—students can access the survey directly from the spotlight.
The online survey is open now through the last day of the class, which is May 10 for 16-week classes. All curriculum second short session, full semester and online sections are included in the survey. Students are automatically entered into the opinion survey raffle each time they complete a survey.
Students can complete one survey for each of their classes. The raffle prize is an IPod Nano.
If you want to know more about the survey, we will email you information sheets for instructors and students. Contact Marge or Fedora (Marjorie Wilson or Fedora Cooman on Outlook).
It’s hard to believe, but the CPCC College graduation ceremony is only five weeks away! We have a few openings available for those interested in volunteering for the College graduation this year.
On Monday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m., the volunteers will gather at the arena for a pre-event volunteer training. All volunteers will be expected to attend this important meeting at which we will review and discuss your assignments and general concerns that we should all help address during the ceremony.
Volunteers should be at the arena on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 pm, so all volunteers will be expected to be in their assigned places by that time.
To volunteer, please contact Ardette Lino or Mark Helms.
Please respond before April 22 to volunteer and to have your name listed in the graduation program! We look forward to receiving your confirmation that you will be joining us on May 13.
National research indicates that the earlier a student commits to a course the more likely they are to be retained and successful. With that in mind, the College has been reviewing our withdrawal policy and its impact on student success.
In the spring of 2007, a presentation was made to the College Senate regarding a change in our withdrawal policy requiring students to withdraw before the first 35% of the class (as compared to 75% of the academic term in our earlier policy). This recommendation is more consistent with four -year colleges and universities in the area. College Senate supported this recommendation as did CPCC cabinet members. This change will become effective in the fall 2008 semester.
The information will be communicated to new and returning students in a number of ways. We ask that our faculty and staff also help us communicate this change to students.
The fourth seminar in the Technical Seminar Series, “Turnings of the Technology World; Conversations on the Future,” will be presented on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Tate Hall of the Halton Theater beginning at 10:00AM. The featured speaker will be Mr. Craig R. Crews, electrical chief engineer, fossil fuels, Shaw Power Group. The title of Mr. Crews’s seminar is “Power Generation—The Past, Present and…Future?” Mr. Crews will discuss the basics and development of power generation and review the technologies used, including hydroelectric, coal-fired, natural gas, and nuclear power. He will also look at the evolution of pollution control strategies applied to fossil fuel power stations and, finally, he will examine the safety improvements in nuclear generation designs to be incorporated in future power production facilities. Questions on the seminar may be addressed to Donald C. Jessep Jr. of Engineering Technology.
CPCC Today is the e-newsletter sent to all curriculum students every Wednesday. It’s filled with College and event information as well as important dates, construction updates, and campus information. If your area has information that you would like students to know, send it to CPCC Today.
We ask that all submissions be in to Elizabeth Weinberg by Friday of each week.
Check out the current issue of CPCC Today and take a look at some of our past issues!
All P-card holders, please inform the vendors to mark all labels and packing lists with VISA and with your name so Shipping & Receiving knows how to deliver the package.
To accommodate busy schedules, two summer semester orientations are scheduled early in May.
The orientations cover many important topics that part-time faculty will need as new instructors. At each orientation session, refreshments, a faculty “Welcome Bag” full of teaching supplies, and a Part-Time Faculty Handbook will be distributed. In addition, new faculty will meet key personnel who work at the host campus, receive information and training on how to complete required paperwork, learn how to access the College technology resources, and spend time exploring the new Part-Time Faculty website.
For more information, contact Libby Vagnoni at 4273.
Managing your retirement account has become easier than ever before. North Carolina’s active and retired employees can now log in to ORBIT, a web-based system that allows you to safely and securely access personal account information and conduct transactions online 24 hours a day.
In an effort to streamline the access to members’ retirement accounts, the Retirement Systems have simplified the steps that are required to register on the site. We apologize for the inconvenience this change in process may cause, but we are sure the new process will enhance members’ ability to gain access to their personal retirement account.
To access ORBIT, visit www.myncretirement.com and select the “ORBIT” button from the “Retirement” drop-down menu. You will be directed to the log-in page where you may complete your registration or log-in if you’ve already registered. (Note: if you registered prior to March 13 using the NCID process, you will need to reregister as a first-time user. This is a one time event.)
Enter the ORBIT system and explore the many features it has to offer – view your account history, track requests for information, schedule a one-on-one meeting with a retirement counselor and much more.
The CPCC Libraries along with thousands of libraries across the nation are celebrating National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
To learn about the history of the CPCC Library and to see old photographs, check our blog.
Interested in more information about the library or need assistance locating information about CPCC’s history? Call Abby Rovner, the Library’s Archivist, at 6373 or 4103 to schedule an appointment.
In recognition of National Library Week, take a moment and stop by your campus library to give a word of encouragement and thanks to CPCC Library staff.
The Classics—do you love or hate them? Share your thoughts with us as BookMarks celebrates National Library Week with a look back through classic literature! BookMarks isn’t a book club, but rather an easy and fun way to get lots of book recommendations from your fellow booklovers.
On Friday, April 18, join us in LR404 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a snack and chat session where we’ll discuss the great variety of books we’ve all been reading. Also, take some time to look at the BookMarks blog for additional reviews and come prepared to defend your favorite classic or challenge someone’s opinion of their favorite. It’s the fun of the love/hate relationship so many of us have with these books (some of which we were forced to read in school)!
We’ll provide the drinks and snacks, and you provide the lively conversation and book reviews. Get started now. Please print a copy of BookMarks and bring it with you.
Sign up for BookMarks in LearnerWeb for professional development credit.
If your goals are to improve muscle tone, lose weight, and develop better exercising habits, then attending this introductory fitness center training is for you. This 60-minute, hands-on training will demonstrate how to use over 20 different fitness machines and weightlifting machines, select proper free weights, and register.
In addition, the fitness center staff will demonstrate basic exercise guidelines to make your fitness workout as safe as possible. This training is recommended before using the fitness centers during the open hours of Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
For the convenience of our students and staff, both fitness centers offer complete locker rooms and showers.
Mark your calendar and attend one of the following introductory fitness center trainings:
The Office Systems Technology Department will be celebrating Administrative Professionals Day, Thursday, April 24, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the IT Lobby, fourth floor. Refreshments will be served. All administrative professionals at CPCC are welcome to attend.
Please look for other student activities on campus for Administrative Professionals Week, April 21-25, 2008.
You could add bold or italic formatting for emphasis, change the font size, and then change the font color. But instead of doing all these steps, separately, you can apply Quick Styles, ready-made sets of formatting that you can use to change font, font size, or font color with one click. You can easily format titles and headings, for example, by using Quick Styles.
To add a style, select the text you want to change. Then, on the Ribbon, on the Home tab, in the Styles group, place the pointer over a style. You can see how a style will look in your document just by pointing to it, without having to click it.
If you don’t see the style that you want, click the More button to expand the Quick Styles gallery. When you see a style that suits you, click it.
§ College Connection continues this week and next with early registration days at East Mecklenburg, Berry, West Charlotte and Butler high schools. The program is providing high school seniors with the opportunity to register early for fall classes.
§ CPCC, Department of Transportation, and Construction Industry Education Coalition will host a career day on April 22, 23 and 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Metrolina Fair grounds. CPCC will be on hand to promote our college programs. If your department would like the recruiters to promote any program information, please contact JJ McEachern.
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.
Internal & External Position(s)
Part-time Administrative Clerk Senior, position #5ADSRSO-HNC-2. This part-time position will perform a variety of standard clerical and administrative tasks which may include, but are not necessarily limited to, responding to telephone inquiries and requests, cashiering, data entry into computer system, other typing and filing support of Central Campus Cashier Office’s daily operation. Requires a high school diploma or GED and office work or customer service experience. Must be able to communicate well and be dependable with availability to work extra required hours. Basic computer skills include MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other office skills are preferred. The position is located at Central Campus. Please mail résumé to Attention: Kenyatta Sumpter-Perry, CPCC, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235-5009 or email to Kenyatta.Sumpter@cpcc.edu. Please call 704.330.6340 for questions. Closing Date: Open until filled.
Director Testing and Assessment Center, Position #TESTAS-FEA-1, REQ #300. This position plans, organizes and directs administrative activities relating to all testing programs at all CPCC campuses. Represents the College by establishing and managing professional testing partnerships with national testing organizations, as well as state and federal government agencies; provides leadership, direction and supervision for a staff of 35-40 full and part-time employees; plans, develops, implements and monitors department goals, policies and procedures for all CPCC campuses; serves on committee and task force assignments; prepares, administers and approves expenditures for four separate budgets; directs placement testing activities at all CPCC campuses; advises CPCC curriculum department heads regarding establishing and monitoring placement test cut-scores, and for course testing policies and procedures. Also provides management leadership for the daily operations of the following professional testing programs: * Sylvan/Thompson Prometric Testing Center * ACT Testing Center * Drake Testing Center* MOUS Testing Center * Community Service Testing * Independent Study Testing* Testing for Business & Industry* NC Department of Human Resources. Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in education, behavioral or social sciences, business administration or a related field (coursework should include statistics or test measurement theory); and minimum of four (4) years of related work experience. Closing Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Programmer Analyst II, Position #2WEBDVL-FEP-1, REQ #223. The Programmer Analyst II is a mid-level position. We are seeking a knowledge professional focusing in the functional areas of programming and systems analysis (as needed by the Information Technology Services Department) in delivering service and support to clients. Under general supervision, the programmer analyst II codes and modifies moderately complex programs.; tests and debugs codes; maintains, and modifies moderately complex computer programs; performs analysis and design of programs; and edits and approves user and application documentation for the use of new and revised systems, including operational documentation. Minimum qualifications: 1. associate’s degree in computer programming, computer science or information technology related field from an accredited institution; and 2. Completion of 30 semester credits toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and 3. Minimum two (2) years of full-time related work experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience) OR a combination of college-level course work in computer programming or a closely related discipline and significant experience in programming or database administration (as a substitute for the degree requirement). Closing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Education Support Specialist, Position #4ESSMCM-FNC-13, REQ# 250 (reissued). The Education Support Specialist will assist potential and current students with locating and accessing services including but not limited to enrollment, registration, advising, testing and financial aid; provides customer service in person or by telephone, internet, fax and mail; refers internal and external customers to the appropriate department and personnel for assistance; provides support for other Enrollment and Student Services functions (Academic Learning Center, career services, disability services, international student services, etc.) as assigned by immediate supervisor; assists in the intake and coordination of enrollment processes with the Student Success Center; organizes and maintains testing files, administers placement and course tests; coordinates testing requirements with instructors and the Testing Center; performs tasks to create student identification cards. Minimum qualifications: associate’s degree from an accredited institution with one year of full-time work experience in an office or customer service environment. Closing Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Internal Posting(s) Only
Assistant to the VP of Finance and Administrative Services, Position #5ADMSRV-FEA-4, REQ #303. This position plans and manages the operational and budgetary activities of auxiliary services and assists the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services with complex financial analysis, reporting and project work; directs and coordinates the development of divisional work plan by assigning projects and work activities to assigned staff, monitoring work flow and reviewing work products/results, methods and procedures; supervises and provides direction for staff in Construction Accounting; supervises and participates in the development and administration of college auxiliary services; monitors and approves expenditures as necessary and recommends budget transfers; conducts periodic staff meetings and maintains communication with directors and supervisors; develops, plans and participates in implementation of divisional goals; initiates and recommends steps to accomplish these short-term objectives; coordinates division activities with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provides staff assistance to the Vice President for Administrative Services and other senior level administrators; performs high-level financial analysis and project analysis as directed by the vice president; prepares and presents various reports and other necessary correspondence; confers with and provides staff assistance and advice to higher level college professional staff regarding areas of responsibility or college-wide issues; recommends, drafts, administers policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business administration and six years of accounting or finance related experience. Closing Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008.
Programmer Analyst I, Position #2WEBDVL-FEP-2, REQ #248 (reissued). An entry-level position for a knowledge professional focusing in the functional areas of programming and systems analysis as needed by the Information Technology Services Department in delivering service and support to clients. Under general supervision, codes and modifies standard programs. Tests and debugs codes; maintains, and modifies computer programs. Performs entry level analysis and design of program. Prepares user and application documentation for the use of new and revised systems, including operational documentation. Minimum qualifications: associate’s degree in computer programming, computer science or information technology related field from an accredited institution and one year of full-time related work experience; a combination of college-level course work in computer programming or a closely related discipline and significant experience in programming or database administration may substitute for the degree. Closing Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008.
The N.C. Community College System held its annual Academic Excellence Awards luncheon on April 16 at the Hilton North Raleigh. Two students from each of the system colleges were recognized for academic achievements. CPCC students Kathleen Collado and Thomas Maxim were among the honorees.
Kathleen is in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program (A.A.S.), and Thomas is a college transfer student seeking an A.A.
You can vote early for the 2008 Primary Elections at the Facilities Services (FS 218) Center on 7th Street at the following times.
Note: You must live in and be registered to vote in Mecklenburg County to participate.
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The College community is invited to attend the Annual Co-op Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 23, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in Hall PD 304. Awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m.
Please join us in honoring these distinguished award winners:
The CPCC Learning Communities program has been registered in the National Learning Community Directory of all learning community programs that have been through the LC training at Evergreen State College.
Elvira Johnson, interim Learning Communities Coordinator, has assembled a team that will attend the Evergreen training this summer:
This team will attend an intensive, five-day training workshop this summer in Olympia, Washington, to help rejuvenate the program into a sustainable success.
If you want to learn more about CPCC Learning Communities, you can check out the website.
Elvira will also hold a lunch-and-learn meeting on Wednesday, April 23, to outline the program and its goals.
§ To Dr. Tony Zeiss and Bobby Sutton, Community Development, from Brit Katz, Millsaps College:
“Ms. Gail Barbee and Ms. Connie Vickers …. recently and successfully motivated my nephew to complete a high school equivalency program. Our family had patiently waited 10 years for our nephew…to transform himself. It was not until we discovered Ms. Barbee and Ms. Vickers that we realized a diploma-in-hand.
“I recognize that the public often only complains about the perceived injustices and grievances of the customer-service world. Unfortunately, we are prone to overlook superior service and response. I happily endorse the leadership-service our family encountered from these two fine professionals; without them, we would not have the latest high school graduate in North Carolina!
“Many thanks to you, and to Ms. Barbee, and to Ms. Vickers for offering this terrific service for the public.”
§ Please download a flyer with donation coupon and support the Classified Staff Community Project Fundraiser Drive for the Buddy Kemp Caring House that provides free cancer support for anyone diagnosed with cancer. It’s a worthy cause. This is a Classified Staff project. However, we would appreciate the participation of the entire CPCC family. We need your help. Please support our project.
§ Student Life at Harris Campus and N.C. Association for the Education of Young Children’s Southwest affiliate are teaming up to bring to you a lunch-and-learn on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Harris I. The topic of the event is “Children with Exceptionalities in the Early Childhood Classroom –One Teacher’s Experience.” Lunch will be provided as will one training credit hour from the DCD. We hope to see you there!
§ Adam Brooks, Instructional Development/eLearning, presented a lecture and facilitated a roundtable discussion on podcasting for educators at the N.C. Distance Learning Alliance conference in New Bern during the first week of April.
§ At the TESOL 2008 conference April 2-5, Lara Beninca and Karen Stanley (Foreign Languages and Academic ESL) led a discussion group on tactics for part-time instructors. In addition, Lara was part of a colloquium on hybrid courses at community colleges, and Karen was part of a colloquium dealing with legislative efforts to improve contingent academic faculty employment conditions.
§ CPCC’s Math Division is sponsoring a third grade class at Thomasboro Elementary in a fundraiser for the school’s math curriculum needs.
All the third graders will take a 25-question math test on May 9. We will sponsor the class with the highest number of correct answers.
You can support this worthy cause by pledging an amount (of your choosing) per correct answer. The class will have no more than 25 students; therefore, there will be at most 625 correct answers. If you pledge a penny per correct answer, your donation would be at most $6.25.
If you pledge a nickel per correct answer, your donation would be at most $31.25. If you pledge a dime per correct answer, your donation would be at most $62.50. Alternatively, you can pledge a flat amount, rather than an amount per problem. No pledge is too great or too small!
Beyond raising money, the goals of the fundraiser are to improve the students’ math skills, to help prepare them for the End-of-Grade test, and to increase their interest in and enjoyment of mathematics.
We will accept pledges through Wednesday, May 7. To pledge, send your name and pledge amount via email to Kara Allara or Mary Ann Bradham. During the week of May 12, you will be notified of the amount of your donation and you will have until May 15 to submit your money. You can pay by cash or by check (made out to Thomasboro PTA with “Math Incentive” noted in the memo line).
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Bradham (4136) or Kara Allara (6017). Together we can make a BIG difference!
§ CPCC is now being recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal in the category of “Non-Profit Educational Organization of the Year.” If you would like to see the results of your collective efforts, you may view the report as it was submitted to the Charlotte Business Journal, by going to the Center for Sustainability website. (The CPCC Green Report file is very large, so it will take a moment to open.)
Our college is doing far more than most of us realize. Enough, anyway, to get special recognition for our efforts. A special thank you to all who contributed information.
Stay tuned for more interesting work from the Center for Sustainability, such as Charlotte: Clean and Green!
CPCC's Horticulture Department welcomes everyone to our Spring Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. Our sale hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the greenhouse located behind the Horticulture building on Cato Campus.
Proceeds will be used to support student educational activities such as field trips, lectures, etc.
Our sale showcases beautiful plants grown by our horticulture students including annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables such as Brandywine and Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes. Also available are summer hanging baskets, mixed flowering containers, mixed herb containers and select shrubs and trees.
Please remember that gardeners in Mecklenburg County can currently water plants by hand with a) containers or b) hoses with nozzles.
Be sure to enter our door prize drawing for a huge mixed herb container. Coffee and soft drinks will be available along with planting advice.
On Saturday, April 26, runners, walkers and CPCC enthusiasts will gather to participate in the 13th annual Charlotte Skyline Run in downtown Charlotte. The event, which provides support for student scholarships and other student needs, will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a one-half mile Family Fun Run (ages 12 and under). The McGarry 5K Run, the 5K Walk for Health, the 5K Wheelchair and 5K Baby Jogger events begin at 8:00 a.m.
The event is presented by the Charlotte Business Journal. See the CPCC Foundation online for more information.
Interested in giving some time to the College while spending the day outdoors? Then consider volunteering for the CPCC Clay Pigeon Challenge Cup scheduled for Friday, May 16, at Meadow Wood Farm. The Clay Pigeon Challenge Cup, like other CPCC Foundation events, helps raise money in support of scholarships and programs at the College.
General volunteers are needed to assist with logistics, registration, scoring, auction activities, and much more. Volunteers are needed beginning at 7:30 a.m.
To volunteer, contact Vivian Jenkins at 704.330.6730.
TRiO-Student Support Services is pleased to announce the sixth annual Instructor Appreciation Awards. Each year the students in TRiO-Student Support Services are asked to thank their instructor who challenged them to learn and strive for academic success.
Please join the students and staff of TRiO-Student Support Services in expressing our appreciation for the contributions of these instructors to the learning process at an afternoon reception on Tuesday, April 22, 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Hall Professional Development Building, Room 304, Central Campus.
The following instructors are being honored for their excellence in teaching:
Are you an entrepreneur or existing small business owner seeking to improve your businesses productivity? Find out how technology products or services can help you increase efficiency and boost your business’s exposure and customer traffic.
"Entrepreneurial Success: Technology Solutions," sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship with support from the City of Charlotte, will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Harris Conference Center The event begins at 2:00 pm with a keynote address by Ryan Allis, the co-founder and CEO of iContact, the leading provider of email marketing tools for small businesses. Ryan is also the author of the book Zero to One Million: How I Built a Company To $1 Million in Sales and How You Can Too and has been previously named by BusinessWeek as one of the “Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25.”
Afternoon highlights include:
This event in recognition of US Small Business Week and is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit our website or contact us at 704-330-OPEN (6736).
The Chinese have a saying, “You cannot understand a culture unless you know the food of that culture.” The Diversity Committee invites you to come to this workshop presented by Rita Rodabaugh to learn why food is such an integral part of every culture, much beyond simple nourishment. Learn why the method cultures use to get their food is tied to all aspects of that culture, including the position of women, religion, and politics. Sample Nigerian egusi soup with fufu.
The program will be presented on Tuesday, April 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in LRC 404. You will be able to register on LearnerWeb for professional development credit.
For additional information, please contact the Diversity Committee Chair, Vicky Tsai, at 4212 or Linda Jones at 6246.
The clinical research field is growing in the Charlotte region. Join the N.C. Community College System BioNetwork and its partners to learn more about the clinical research field on Thursday, May 1, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Carolinas Medical Center, Medical Education Building, Sixth Floor, Room 6B, 1000 Blythe Boulevard in Charlotte.
Seating is limited.
To pre-register, call the BioNetwork BioEducation Center at 704.922.2226 or visit www.ncbionetwork.org.
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Charlotte Housing Authority’s Board/Staff Retreat was held at the
Harris Conference Center on April 10, 2008. The purpose of the retreat was to discuss innovative self-sufficiency and affordable housing development strategies for the next fiscal year. The Board of Commissioners and staff hold these meetings annually to review and assess the current business plan as well as develop goals to successfully meet the needs of the families it serves.
The Charlotte Housing Authority is a nonprofit real estate holding company with a mission to provide decent, safe and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families of Charlotte while supporting their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency.
Before contacting a real estate agent, consider the Sharing the Green Program for CPCC employees. You may be eligible to receive a cash back bonus. Whether you are looking to sell or buy, it’s worthwhile to give your financial health a check-up by attending the following seminar. This seminar will be presented by a representative of the Allen Tate Company.
Please call Human Resources at 6631 to register for "Understanding Your Credit Score and How to Improve It."
§ The Convention Industry Council (CIC) and Harris Conference Center are proud to announce that Regan Hodges has earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. This prestigious credential is recognized throughout the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry and demonstrates Regan’s expertise in meeting management. Regan was among 393 professionals worldwide who passed the certifications examination held February 2, 2008. For more information on the CMP program, please visit the CIC website.
§ Jeff Jarvis, technology specialist at the Harris Conference Center, has earned his InfoComm International Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) credential from InfoComm International®. The credential is for audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in audio, video, and display systems. The CTS credential is the first level of certification for AV professionals, who can proceed to four advanced levels of certification also offered by InfoComm International. More than 5,000 individuals are currently InfoComm certified. Additional information is available at www.infocomm.org.
§ Renée Hode has been chosen to be the new director for the Institute for Entrepreneurship.
§ Congratulations to Margaret Austin, Public Safety Director, on the completion of her doctoral studies at Nova Southeastern University. She successfully defended her dissertation and received her Ed.D. in organizational leadership.
§ Congratulations to Anver Classens, Applied Technology Director, on the completion of his doctoral studies at UNC Charlotte. He successfully defended his dissertation and received his Ed.D. in educational leadership.
The following Cato Campus employees received BRAVO awards for outstanding customer service in February 2008: Claudia Farnandez, Michael Hudson, Rodrigo Jimenez, Pam Morris, Francie Nazloo, Chris Riley, and Lashelle White.
Enrollment and Student Services would like to congratulate Marla and Stuart Harris on the birth of their new baby daughter. Marla, ESS Director at the Harris Campus, gave birth to Kennedi Morgan Harris on Friday, April 11.
Congratulations to the Harris family!
If you have a close relative who will graduate from college this spring, please send the information to the CPCC Office of Community Relations in this form: Name of student, relationship to CPCC employee, name of CPCC employee, name of college or university with degree awarded; for example, Jane Doe, niece, John Doe, UNCC, B.A.
A list will be published in the May 1 Communicator.
I want to say a sincere “thank you” to all my fellow CPCC staff and faculty for their cards, calls, e-mails and general SUPPORT following the passing of my
mother. That kindness and support is what makes CPCC a “community” within a community. I truly thank you.
—Cory Coombs
Thank you for your calls, flowers, and gifts during our time of sorrow. We were very proud to know that everyone can come together during a time of need, and the employees of CPCC did that. Thank you again!
—Debra and Devonne Gaddy
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you for the warm and kind support you sent me on the event of my mother’s death. You let me know that I am surrounded by caring friends. Please know that your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
—Vicky Tsai
I would like to thank the CPCC family for their calls, cards, flowers and visits as I recover at home from my recent surgery. I am getting stronger each day and hope to return to work soon. I’m still accepting well wishes and communicate best by CPCC email.
—Cynthia Smith
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Discovery Place is seeking individuals to volunteer their time and provide extraordinary experiences to our visitors. If you value science, nature, learning and fun, Discovery Place is the place for you.
There are many opportunities available that establish camaraderie and a feeling of knowing that you are making a difference in people’s lives. During the museum’s upcoming exhibitions, positions will include hosts, greeters, ticket takers, program assistants, behind-the-scenes help and many more.
We have flexible volunteer schedules, and you can choose the exhibition that you find most appealing, if not both. Invest in the community and donate your time today.
Please contact the Volunteer Services Department at 704.372.6261 x242, ShelleyO@discoveryplace.org for more information.
Information is also available on the
Museum’s website:
Discovery Place is excited to bring these world-class exhibitions to Charlotte and to have your help:
Dinosaurs Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
April 18- August 17, 2008
Everything you knew is history. Shatter your notions about dinosaurs and take a journey into the world of modern paleontology. This amazing exhibition focuses on dinosaurs not as fossils but as living creatures. The ever-changing field of paleontology joins forces with the fields of biochemistry, biology, geology and computer sciences to show how dinosaurs breathed, battled and bred.
A Day in Pompeii
July 11, 2008-January 4, 2009
What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Journey back in time to experience everyday life in Pompeii the day before it vanished. Marvel at precious and authentic pieces of ancient life that will be in only four cities in the U.S., with Charlotte being the final destination.
A free Citizenship Workshop will be offered on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Eligible lawful permanent residents of the United States are invited to pre-register. This workshop will be hosted by the Leadership and Public Service High School at Garinger, and it is organized by the Latin American Coalition, International House, the Mecklenburg County Bar, and the Charlotte School of Law.
The workshop will include an in-depth presentation on the subject of naturalization to U.S. citizenship delivered by a local immigration attorney. Subsequently, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a general question and answer session, to be followed by individual screening sessions with volunteer attorneys and assistance with preparation of the required application.
Individuals who are at least 18 years of age, and who have been lawful permanent residents for at least three years (if married to a U.S. citizen) or five years (in most other cases), and who can speak, read, and write English at an intermediate level or better, may pre-register for this workshop by calling the Latin American Coalition at 704-941-6730 or the International House at 704-333-8099.
Space is limited, so interested persons are urged to pre-register as soon as possible.
Beach house on Oak Island, N.C., between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Three blocks from beach or intracoastal waterway. All amenities, 3 BR, 2 BA. Weekly or weekend rates. Also available during semester break time. Deposit required. Call Laura at 4432 or # 704-689-5149, leave message.
Kenmore Model A 106 two-door refrigerator/freezer, with ice and water dispensers. Color white, 25 cubic ft. capacity. Less than two years old and in excellent condition—$350. Contact John Conway, Levine Campus, 4252.
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