Faculty and instructional staff of the Learning Unit are invited to the fall kick-off forum Thursday, August 14, 2008, 9:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Pease Auditorium. Come welcome our new hires and learn best teaching practices from several colleagues. You will also receive a copy of the 2007-08 Choice Awards booklet, celebrating accomplishments of the Learning Unit.

The program will be broadcast to other campuses: Cato CT 140, Harper 108, Harris H1 1120, Levine LV 2150, North CJ 134.

You are also invited to the Gayle Simmons Career Center for refreshments before the forum:

• When: August 14, 8:15-9:10 a.m.
• Where: Central High 122

“The staff at Career Services is looking forward to another great semester! We invite all faculty members to join us for coffee and pastries before the Learning Unit Forum on August 14. Meet new faces, reconnect with old, and schedule a presentation for your classes. We look forward to seeing you.”
—Carrie Konczal

That time of year again! Human Resources will host our 2008 Benefits/Wellness Fair on August 6 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Overcash Lobby. Benefit vendors and departments from CPCC (Be Well, Family Resource Center and Occupational Health and Safety) will be on hand to answer questions for employees. You will also have the opportunity to win some exciting prizes!

If you have additional questions, contact Joanette West in Human Resources at 6759.

We look forward to seeing you on August 6.

Tele-Web Courses: The Best of the Two Worlds
The joining of professionally produced educational video to the online learning management system has created a learning environment in which students can engage course content within their own learning style and choice of learning resource. The resulting hybrid, called a “Tele-Web,” has proved to be a popular option with students. This new delivery and instructional diversity has been matched by a renewed effort on the part of producers to incorporate the latest content and technology into each new course.

Here is your opportunity to explore the latest courseware design and delivery options and learn more about how you can reach students with multimedia learning activities to accompany your online course delivery.

• When: August 12 and 13.
• Where: Central Campus –Hall Professional Development Building (PD 304 & PD 215)

These sessions are intended for instructors currently teaching or considering teaching a Tele-Web course, for department heads, learning resource professionals, and administrators of distance learning programs at the postsecondary level. Representatives from Emmy award-winning Tele-Web course producers Annenberg Media, Coast Learning Systems, and Dallas Telelearning will be the presenters at these unique workshops.

Mark your calendars! Register via LearnerWeb for the sessions of your interest or discipline.

Lunch will be provided (Tuesday, August 12) to those who pre-register AND follow up with an email to Erin Reed, director of CPCC eLearning.

August 8 employees may order a free catalog by using the Request Free CPCC catalog form.

 

Now that current construction projects are nearing completion, pile driving will begin on the Allied Health building in August and continue through September. Unfortunately, installation of these pilings will be loud and disruptive at times, but we can look forward to the exciting changes and new spaces being made at the College.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Melissa Vrana at 6309.

§ CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss is the special guest on the next CPCC Snapshot. Dr. Zeiss shares his insights about the economy and the start of a new academic year at the College. The new show debuts Thursday, July 31, at 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

§ CPCC alumnus Chris Reith shares his personal experiences about his time at CP on the current edition of Alumni Success. Chris is now pursuing his dream to become a pilot through his commission at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For a complete listing of CPCC feature programs and show times, visit the television station website cpcc.edu/tv

Facilities Services is working very closely with Procurement to award a recycling collection contract. There have been some bumps in the road, and we were not able to meet our goal of a July 1 implementation date. We are striving to have the whole scope contract in-place before students return. In the interim, we are working alternatives to catch up on the built-up recyclables.

Further updates will be provided once a contract is awarded.

You can get a new Office Depot catalog by ordering SKU 107-215 on your next order. This catalog issue will only be good through December, 2008.

In January a new 2009 catalog will be available.

§ The Outreach and Recruitment Staff attended the Premier College Fair and the Vanguard College Fair last week. We spoke with many working adults hoping to further their education at CPCC.

§ The staff also partnered with Technical Career Ladders to present CPCC information to current ESL high school students in a summer enrichment program at East Mecklenburg H.S. Thank you to Angela Marmolejo from TCL for her assistance with the presentations.

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 Position (s)

Administrative Secretary Senior #3CENTDN-FNC-3. Administrative secretary senior position available in the dean’s office on Central Campus. Responsibilities of the position include a variety of standard clerical and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, information into computer systems, reconciling budgets, and typing filing in support of campus operations. Applicant must possess excellent customer service skills and be experienced with Datatel/Colleague and Microsoft Office products. Requires basic knowledge in a specific area obtained through business or vocational training beyond high school in secretarial skills and one year of office experience. Closing Date: August 8, 2008 or until filled.

Director, High School Programs, Position #4ESSMCM-FEA-11, REQ ID #402. This position plans, implements and assesses activities, initiatives and programs related to the recruitment of high school students to CPCC. Supports all of the college’s enrollment recruitment, retention and marketing strategies and initiatives. Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with completed coursework at a graduate level; and four years of related work experience including supervisory responsibilities. Closing Date: August 10, 2008 or until filled

Internal & External Position (s)

Program Assistant #3SMBUSN-FNC-2, REQ #391. Program assistant position available in Corporate and Continuing Education located at the Institute for Entrepreneurship on Central Campus. Responsibilities include assist director with budgetary processes, regular budget and program reports. Support program developers in course and event set up, delivery, and marketing as needed. Maintain the institute's Resource Center providing reference services and book circulation. Other responsibilities include but not limited to scheduling counseling appointments, meetings, and room reservations; maintaining website; providing frontline customer service to Institute visitors, clients; answering phones. High school diploma or GED and completion of 36 semester units of college-level coursework from an accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of full-time work experience in an administrative or administrative support role; or a combination of education and work experience as stated totaling two years. Associate’s degree preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; computer savvy with strong application skills (Microsoft Word; Excel, Access, PowerPoint programs) and website knowledge (update and maintenance); ability to work independently; flexible work hours and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Closing Date: August 13, 2008 or until filled.

Accounting Specialist/Insurance (Harper Campus), Position #5ADSRSW-FNC-9, REQ #400. This position performs a variety of technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining and reviewing financial and insurance reports and records. Processes various forms and other financial/insurance information and materials; enters financial information; balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies; gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes information; prepares financial and insurance reports; may prepare various journal entries; may make recommendations regarding journal entries; may enter budget revision requests and other financial information into computer system; may review computer printouts for accuracy. Minimum qualifications: 1) G.E.D. or high school diploma, and 2) Three years of relevant accounting work experience. OR 3) A combination of accounting work experience and education beyond high school in accounting totaling three years (full-time equivalent). Closing Date: August 10, 2008 or until filled.

Education Support Specialist (Levine Campus), Position #ESSMCM-FNC-11, REQ ID #401. The educational 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. Also 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: August 10, 2008 or until filled.

Career Counselor, Position #4CARJBP-FEP-1, REQ ID #395. The career counselor position performs a variety of administrative tasks related to career counseling and assisting students in job search issues; counsels students regarding the career development process, including administering and interpreting career assessment instruments such as the Meyers Briggs Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory and the Self-Directed Search; designs and implements outreach programs to promote and encourage use of career services by students, faculty, and staff; advises students individually and in class presentations regarding resume writing, interviewing and job search skills; develops promotional materials and strategies for the career counseling program; assists students in finding career information on the web; updates assigned web pages; serves as a liaison to academic departments; assists employers and assists with career fairs. Minimum qualifications: master’s degree in counseling, student development or closely related field from an accredited institution and one (1) year experience in career counseling. Previous experience in a college career office or closely related setting preferred. Closing Date: August 10, 2008 or until filled.

Education Support Specialist (Harris Campus), Position #ESSMCM-FNC-11, REQ ID #399. The educational 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. Also 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: August 10, 2008 or until filled.

Save money and beat the rush! The time has come again to take advantage of the N.C. sales tax exemption established by the State of North Carolina. 

The sales tax holidays will be observed at Central Campus Majors Bookstore on Friday, August 1, 2008, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, August 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Levine Bookstore will be open Friday August 1, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 2, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Exempt items during the tax holidays are clothing, footwear, and certain school supplies of $100 or less per item; also exempt are textbooks that are $300 or less per item. Computers, printers, printer supplies, and education software of $3,500 or less per item will be exempt.

This would be a great time for student to purchase their textbooks and other school supplies in advance of the big rush and save 7.25% on qualifying items.

The Harris Conference Center recently hosted Belk for its Seasonal Strategies meeting. Part of Belk’s program was launching a new clothing line by Kristin Davis, star of HBO’s Sex and the City. Davis was on-site at the conference center Monday to kick off the product launch to Belk’s top executives. For more information on when and where the clothing line will be available, please visit www.belk.com.

§ To Dave Seidel and Joe Carbon, BMW program at the Joe Hendrick Center, from Don Barbier, BMW Regional Technical Engineer:

“I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks for a job well done with the Be a Better Tech Program. Your professional approach and excitement when teaching the technicians and shop foremen was great to hear about and see. Everyone who attended your class from my market could not say enough good things about the information and the way the class was presented. CPCC should be very proud of you and your commitment to teaching future technicians. Once again, thank you CPCC, Dave and Joe…great job.”

§ Eric Price with Cooperative Education and Reade Baker with the CPCC Foundation attended the Firestone Grand Opening on Monroe Road on Friday July 25. As guests of the District Manager Jimmy Holloman, they had the opportunity to talk with former race car driver, Mario Andretti, about the partnership between Firestone and CPCC. Four students completed Co-op work experiences at Firestone this summer, and more will participate this fall semester.

Get ready to “wag & wiggle” with your favorite canine kids’ band, The Raggs Band! See your favorite dogs from the public television series “Raggs” for their 90-minute interactive, high-energy show—Raggs LIVE! Dance Party. Raggs and his furry friends—Trilby, Pido, B. Max and Razzles—have a problem; they can't decide who's dance will make for the Best Dance Party ever. And they need YOUR help to decide.

The band will perform a dozen of their hit songs including “What’s the Dealio?,” “Stand Back, Brain Attack” and “Pawsuuup!” Kids’ favorite wise-cracking cat, Dumpster, will also make an appearance.

Saturday, August 23, 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Halton Theater.

Tickets at the box office in Overcash or call 6534. Tickets also online at CarolinaTix.

CPCC Theatre will hold auditions for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on Monday, August 11, and Tuesday, August 12, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Halton Theater.

The production needs nine women and six men from 18 to 60+. Roles available :
 

Available Roles for A Funny Thing Happened… Auditions Aug. 11-12 Halton Theater
Character	Sex	Voice	Age	Type
Domina	female	mezzo	40-55	supporting
Erronius	male	baritone	65-85	cameo
Senex	male	baritone	60-75	supporting
Lycus	male	baritone	30-65	supporting
Vibrata	female	mezzo	18-30	cameo
Tintinabula	female		18-30	cameo
Panacea	female		18-30	cameo
The Geminae (twins)	female		18-30	cameo
Gymnasia	female		18-30	cameo
Proteans(3)	male		18-30	cameo

 

Each auditionee must bring a prepared song with sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. You do not have to be a current CPCC student to participate. College credit is available to those who qualify. Rehearsals will begin August 17.

Performances will be held on September 26-October 5. Director—Carey Kugler, choreography—Ron Chisholm, music director—Craig Estep.

We are also looking for people interested in working backstage as stage manager, set crew, props, etc.

For more information, call Tom Hollis, at 6835 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. email Tom.Hollis@cpcc.edu.

Welcome!

Please join us in warmly welcoming the following new additions to CPCC:

• Matthew Miller has joined the Geospatial Technology team on Central Campus as GIS project coordinator.
• Stacey V. Harris has joined the Performance Facilities team on Central Campus as festival coordinator.
• Bryan Kanney has joined the Student Intake Department on Central Campus as student intake project coordinator.
• Melissa M. Warlick has joined Community Relations and Marketing Services on Central Campus as program promotions director.
• Penelope Harter has joined the Information Technology Services team as a programmer analyst I.
• Crystal Gilbert has joined the Harris Conference Center team as an account executive.
• Pamela Shaffer has joined the Administrative Services Team on Harris Campus as an accounting clerk senior.
• Jennifer Smith has joined the Career Services team as a career counselor.

Staffing changes!

Congratulations to the following members of our CPCC family who are beginning new roles:

• Linda Thompson has accepted a new role as office coordinator in Marketing Services and Public Relations on Central Campus.
• Jill Lutz has accepted a new FT position as coordinator Cooperative Education Work-Based Learning on Cato II Campus. * Jennifer Arnold has accepted a new position director Library Services on Central Campus.
• Winston Edmonds has accepted a new role as director Equal Opportunity and Disability Services on Central Campus.
• Michael Hinson has accepted a new role as information systems analyst III in Information Technology Services on Central Campus.
• Veena Patel has accepted a new role as programmer analyst III in Information Technology Services on Central Campus.
• Dena Shonts has accepted a new role as director Service-Learning on Central Campus.
• Dieu Derr has accepted a new position as an accounting specialist II on Cato Campus.
• LaTrease Quigley has accepted a FT position instructional office assistant in Public Safety on North Campus.
• Cynthia Savage has accepted a new position director Financial Institute with CCE on Harris Campus.
• Nadia DeMartino-Reel has accepted a FT administrative secretary position on Harris Campus in the Community Development/International and Outreach.

§ To Wanda Towler, Jeff Friar, and Larry Fisher of Facilities Services from Richard Griffin, Campus Printing:

“Just wanted you to know about the fine work your department did for Campus Printing. We bought a new Xerox ‘high dollar’ production printer, and we planned to have it up and running right now, as this is the middle of the busiest time of the year for us. Xerox came by last Tuesday to tell us that our new device would be coming the next day, and oh, by the way, ‘You’ll need a 208-240 VAC single phase current supply with the appropriate receptacle. Just let us know when you get that,’ they said, ‘and we’ll be right there to set your new device up.’

“Man, that set me scrambling. We really needed that machine! I put in a high priority work order, of course, and then sent a follow-up email and phone call. Then, like a flash of light in the admittedly dim recesses of my mind, I knew what to do–I called Sherrill Holmes and explained the situation to her. ‘Let me see what I can do,’ she said.

“A few hours later, Johnny Mosley and Tim Griffin are at my door. After quickly sizing up what had to be done, they told me because of their workload they had to do the job right then, or they wouldn’t be able to get back to it until sometime next week. I agreed to stay just as long as they did, and they went to work.

“It was a little before 7:30 when they were climbing into their trucks, with a well-done job under their belts. “Thanks for the fine jobs Johnny, Tim, and Sherrill did in support of Campus Printing. You guys rock!”

§ To Matt Bruining, director, Testing Center, from Alice Hugi, Disabilities Services counselor:

“I forgot to mention how helpful Rose Harris and Curtis Speas were with assisting me with my student. Curtis actually returned the equipment (tape recorder, head sets and testing papers) the student needed the second day (when I was not at North Campus) to Cato Campus. I don’t think Curtis was working at Cato that day but just did that as a favor to help me out.

“Your folks are definitely team players!”

Memorial services were held for Cathy Beame’s father, Ernest “Poppy” Wenzel of Miami, Florida. Ernest is survived by Cathy and her three siblings along with seven grandchildren. Cathy is a part of the CCE Call Center team on Levine Campus and Stuart is director of Student Information Services on Central Campus. Condolences may be sent to Cathy, Stuart, Adam and Bradley at 6258 Falls Lake Drive, Charlotte NC 28270.

BIRTHDAYS
Aug. 1	Gregg R. Miller John Henry Wicker Jr.
2	Gary Lee Elliott II
3	Heidi Michele Michelow Leonard Russ
4	Daniel Robert Cheatham Tamekia Narissa Hart
5	Andy K. Alexander Katherine B. Pasquarelli
7	Lori Thomas Day Mark L. Ellis Pamela J. Englebert Jeffrey D. Hill Fred T. Hollis II Mary H. Little

§ Ocean-front Vacation Week—$10 raffle tickets for sale. Executive Women International is providing raffle tickets for a one week (off season) vacation at a fabulous, custom-built, four-story ocean-front home on Topsail Island, donated by Simonini Builders. Incredible views, swimming pool and six bedrooms on the beachfront—$2,000 value. Drawing September 9. Need not be present to win. Website:   Proceeds provide scholarships to CPCC and UNC Charlotte along with contributions to the Battered Women’s Shelter. Contact Linda at 6566 if interested.

§ Pristine, high quality 2BR/2BA, one level condo in a secure building set in the lovely Lake Park community of Indian Trail just minutes from I-485. Additional room is good as an office or third BR. Price includes garage accessed through a secure hallway. Community has pool membership available and a serene setting for walking the sidewalks around many ponds and excellent landscaping. For more information, call Lynn at 704.841.0842 or contact Lynda@LyndaPaxton.com.