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The annual Technology Equipment Planning process for the 2008–2009 fiscal year is now open to identify needs and plan for equipment and services throughout all College campuses. The process enables departments to identify their technology needs and enter their requests through our online technology planning system starting Wednesday, August 6, through 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2007.
ITS staff will be available by request to meet with department and division heads during this period to assist and review all needs identified through this process.
Requests entered by 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2008, will be considered in this fiscal year's plans.
Requests entered beyond that date will be reviewed subject to availability of funds or for next fiscal year.
The guidelines for Technology Equipment Planning are online.
Professional Development is pleased to announce the debut of its new website on August 1, 2008. Formerly called Employee Development, the new website provides easy access to updated forms and current information on services provided by Professional Development.
The new website provides information on full-time and part-time faculty development, wellness, leadership development, new employee/faculty orientation, customized training, funding opportunities, and more. Go to to www.cpcc.edu/pd view the variety of professional development opportunities and services available to CPCC full- and part-time faculty/staff.
It’s the beginning of a new academic year and a great time to get things in order, so please check to make sure you have a current medical and dental ID card. Cards may be requested by calling the following numbers.
If you need additional assistance, please contact Joanette West (6759) or Carolyn Pence (6311) in Human Resources.
The Advisement Management Team is working on updating the faculty advisor assignment process. The changes will allow for improved communications and provide accurate information for your assigned students. The manual system is being updated to an automated system that will assign students alphabetically to faculty advisors based on student last names.
Watch for more information as we continue to work on this transition.
College Fellows is accepting individual and team applications for: (1) Learning Fellow, (2) Applied Research, and (3) Community Fellow. Several professional development workshops will be held on Tuesday, August 12, at a campus near you. Register via LearnerWeb. Selected Fellows can receive release time to work on research project, stipend to use for expenses associated with project, and a laptop computer. For more information, visit the new Professional Development site or contact Anne.McIntosh@cpcc.edu or Debbie.Bouton@cpcc.edu
Employees may order a free catalog starting August 8 by using the Request Free CPCC catalog form.
According to Chris Jules with the Charlotte DOT, a number of key Elizabeth Avenue construction activities are taking place during the next month.
All Central Campus visitors are urged to use caution when walking near the Elizabeth Avenue construction areas. Please pay careful attention to directional signage and maps along sidewalks near the construction site. Every effort will be made to maintain access to all buildings as conveniently as possible; however, there may be times when pedestrian traffic will need to be rerouted or restricted in order to complete the construction and to ensure the safety of CPCC students and staff.
As construction progresses, expect frequent rerouting of pedestrian walking paths, as well as changes to vehicular traffic patterns along Charlottetowne Avenue and Kings Drive.
CPCC is holding a very special event on Saturday, October 18, 2008. “Free College Day” is a community celebration of CPCC that will be held from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the North and Levine campuses.
Throughout the day, participants will enjoy free one-hour classes, information booths, campus tours, as well as free arts/entertainment/food and great prizes. This is an opportunity for current students and the local community to learn more about College services and programs. We hope you will share information about this event with others who might be interested in CPCC.
A tentative schedule for the day is as follows:
We are asking that each of you consider volunteering some of your own time and energy to make this event a success. Volunteers are needed to staff registration and information tables, conduct tours, and to assist visitors throughout the day.
To volunteer, please contact Libby Vagnoni at 4273. For the latest news and information on this event, please visit the Free College Day website.
Did you know? The VISA P-Card transaction limit is $2,500, which is included in the N.C. general statute (that’s a law!) which addresses this limit within the P-Card program. You can find it in Section 1523 “Community College General Statutes” in Procurement’s new web listing “Contracting for Goods and Services.”
While you’re at Procurement’s site, please review the P-Card manual and other valuable information.
F. Eddie Medina, a Charlotte firefighter, joins Edith Valladares McElroy for the next Perfiles Latino de Charlotte show. Medina joined the Charlotte Fire Department in 2004, shortly after serving as active duty member in the U.S. Coast Guard. Eddie is a graduate of the University of South Florida and served in Iraq. He is slated for a second tour overseas in 2009. He is currently assigned to Fire Station #32 in Ballantyne.
The show will be aired till September 17, 2008. Here is the timetable: Tue. 5:30 a.m.; Wed. 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m.,7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m.; Sat. 4:00 a.m.; Sun. 4:00 a.m., 9:00 p.m.
The “Student Mental Health and the Classroom” presentation will provide an overview of common mental health concerns of college students, as well as suggest ways faculty and staff can engage and refer students who appear to be facing difficulties. Enroll in LearnerWeb.
Presented by Monique Taylor and Tony Jones.
Duke Energy has requested this coming Sunday, August 10, 2008, to make the temporary electrical switch from the feed on Elizabeth Avenue to the temporary feed from Charlottetowne Avenue to our existing electrical underground vaults located between Belk and Citizens buildings. This work will enable Duke Energy to expedite their remaining work on Elizabeth Avenue.
They anticipate they will need approximately four hours to perform this work, starting at 8:00 a.m. and completing by noon.
This work will affect all buildings in the quad area.
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 and external position(s)
Administrative Secretary, Sr. PT #2INSTAD-HNC-6. Position available in Institutional Advancement office, which supports the CPCC Foundation by raising money for the students, faculty and staff of CPCC. The administrative secretary, sr. will greet callers and visitors to the CPCC Foundation, will sort and file documents and help out with special events as needed. This position requires 15-20 hours per week. Excellent computer, telephone and interpersonal skills are required. Interested candidates submit cover letter and résumé to ginny.hastings@cpcc.edu or send to Ginny Hastings at CPCC, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235. Closing date August 20, 2008.
Program Developer, #3RIBDIV-FEP-1, REQ #397. Program developer position available in Corporate and Continuing Education. The program developer will plan and organize the instructional activities of the Financial Institute within Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE); provide responsible staff support to the administrator; manage the activities of CCE instructors and staff; interface with external customers to determine training needs and appropriate instructional delivery. Associate’s degree and two years of responsible administrative or business experience required. Desirable qualifications are bachelor’s degree and experience in the insurance, real estate and/or banking industries preferred and strong oral and written communications skills. Knowledgeable of practices of program management; techniques of program development and evaluation; supervision including employee training and performance evaluation; practices of grant proposal preparation and financial record keeping; techniques of program marketing and publicity and computer technology and application. Closing Date: August 9, 2008, or open until filled.
Program Assistant, #3MGTPRO-FNC-1, REQ. #394. Program assistant position available in Corporate & Continuing Education at Harris Campus. Responsibilities include assist program developers in preparing class records, registrations, mailings, certificates, course materials, outlines, classroom set up, etc. Provide customer service by phone and e-mail to clients, students, program developers and director as needed. High school diploma, GED and completion of 36 semester units of college-level coursework from an accredited institution. Associate’s degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork, ability to prioritize multiple tasks while remaining customer-focused essential. Ability to work independently, remain flexible in a fast-paced environment, and handle customer issues in a timely manner expected. Complete projects and other duties as assigned. Closing Date: August 10, 2008, or open until filled.
§ To Tracey Questell of Counseling Services from a student:
“I would like to thank you for everything that you have done…. I am sending you this email to let you know that once again it is because of your excellent counseling skills and your desire to see us excel as students that I am about to do a complete turnaround and continue [with] college…. Again I would like to thank you for all of your help. [Please] continue to help each and every student that you can.”
§ Several years ago Gilda Rubio-Festa, director of International Community and Outreach, along with co-director Rebecca Fernandez conceived the idea of creating an online ESL teacher training course offered through CPCC to meet the rapidly growing need for well-prepared English-as-a-second language instructors serving in community and faith-based organizations, state and local programs, and community colleges.
After gaining financial support from the New Horizons Fund and partnering with CPCC’s E-Learning group, a team consisting of Adam Brooks, Dixon Yard, Rebecca Fernandez, and Gilda Rubio-Festa got the ambitious project started in October 2007. Nine months later, and following the enlistment of some of the most respected educators in the field of ESL from around the country as consulting developers, the Moodle-based, online course has not only been created but also been thoroughly piloted with the help of volunteer educators from over a dozen states including N.C.
The course should be ready for national dissemination in December. You are invited to check out the live website portal used for the pilot, eslfasttrack.net, which will be used to link teachers in training from around the country to the new CPCC Moodle course ESL Fast Track.
§ To Academic ESL instructors Lara Beninca, Adria Agovino, Sophie David-Gunn, Marian DeLuca, Wendy Pegram-Mills and Karen Stanley, and Basic Skills ESL instructor Karen Youngman from a visiting future ESL instructor:
“I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness and willingness to help me gain more experience as a teacher by allowing me to observe your classes. I appreciate your guidance and advice. I had fruitful conversations with you, and I had interesting observations of your classes. I would like to thank especially Mrs. Karen Stanley for helping me and facilitating the process of observing ESL/EFL classes.
“Your teaching methods while conducting the EFL/ESL lessons differ from the Polish way. I liked your positive attitude and constant helpfulness. I benefited from this experience, and I wish to develop myself as a teacher in my future.”
§ The Phoenix Challenge Foundation held its first Teacher's Summer Workshop on July 24 and 25 at the Harper Campus. The two-day workshop focused on training for the teachers making the transition from Adobe Freehand to Adobe Illustrator. The teachers’ workshop was primarily paid for through the Phoenix Challenge Katherine Harper Teachers Scholarship Fund, which was set up to provide training and continuing education for teachers of the Flexo in Education Programs.
Founded in 1998, the Phoenix Challenge Foundation is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization of industry professionals dedicated to the recruitment and development of the future workforce for flexography. Each year flexo students and teachers from throughout the U.S. and Canada are invited to the Phoenix Challenge Competitions. The Phoenix Challenge Foundation, 6805 Pleasant Grove Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173.
§ The current issue of Community College Times (CCT) includes an article about our wildlife habitat program spearheaded by the Center for Sustainability’s Ernie McLaney working with the National Wildlife Federation. CCT is a publication of the AACC.
CPCC would like to welcome Bob Glusenkamp of Rodgers Builders, who will be our construction expeditor for projects. Bob is joined by Kevin Patton, also of Rodgers Builders, in helping to support our existing CPCC team of construction directors with the many capital projects for the College.
In addition Maha Gingrich, assistant to the Executive Vice President, and her team of Bryan Kanney and Oksana Kyper will be liaisons to our Construction unit and will facilitate planning and programming needs for our construction projects. We are happy to welcome these folks on board and appreciate this addition to our construction unit.
The Student Intake Steering Committee, which helps facilitate registration and student intake processes, has new leadership. Clint McElroy will become the chair of this committee effective September 1. Many thanks to Maha Gingrich for her leadership and efforts in the past year. This committee along with the entire Student Intake group worked tirelessly to enhance services for our students.
The following employees were recognized for outstanding customer service at Levine Campus:
BRAVO I: Debbie Foster, Karen Riley, Berqui Vanderhorst, Danielle White
BRAVO II: Erika Roth, Lynn Sharp, and Laudan Tehrani
BRAVO III: Wanda Acklin, Devonne Gaddy, Nicole Ritchie, and Sunny Singh
BRAVO Hall of Fame: Vivian Edwards and Karen Verryt
You may use the online form to nominate someone for a BRAVO Award.
The New Student Orientation Committee and I would like to thank our CPCC colleagues for the outstanding job they did in making the New Student Orientations at Levine, Cato and Central campuses an overwhelming success. This was a great collaborative effort of faculty, professional, administrative and classified staff. Some of you sacrificed your vacations or time spent doing your regular jobs to make the orientations special events.
I received numerous compliments about your positive, enthusiastic and friendly attitudes. Students, parents and significant others were impressed with the events, the campuses, and most importantly, with you. Thank you for your unselfish sacrifice and commitment to CPCC.
New Student Orientation committee members are Laura Bazan, Amanda Capobianchi, Percell Hobbs, JJ McEachern, Elizabeth Cooper, Darrien Page, Lisa Davis, Latosha Hicks, Linda Dunham, and Julie Grahl. This year was very successful. Thank you again for your overwhelming support.
In 2007 we hosted 412 new students. In 2006 we hosted 388 new students. Here are the attendance numbers for each orientation event.
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Student Orientations |
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Campus |
Students |
Visitors |
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Levine July 18 |
193 |
228 |
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Cato July 25 |
84 |
105 |
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Central Aug. 1 |
230 |
195 |
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TOTAL |
507 |
528 |
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BIRTHDAYS |
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Aug. 8 |
Rodney Dewayne Jackson |
|
9 |
Patricia L. Hill-Miller |
|
10 |
Stephen
J. Crull |
|
11 |
Ian V.
Brice |
|
13 |
Cheryl J. Wolf |
|
14 |
Morteza
Barshooi |
§ 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.
§ Two tickets to Panthers vs. Colts pre-season game August 9. Section 541—$61.00 each. Contact Phil Adams, 6478 or via email.
§ New price! Three BR, 2.5 BA, 1,598 sq.ft. renovated 1940’s home in tree-lined Chantilly, approximately two miles from Central Campus and less than half a mile from major greenway development. Gas log fireplace, built-in china cabinet, granite, tile, and accent lighting in kitchen, vaulted ceiling, and his-n-hers closets in master. Updated bathrooms. Refinished hardwoods, picture molding, and plantation shutters. New, large deck. Home office, new siding, and windows. Professionally landscaped and irrigated yard. Home warranty included—asking $379,900. Contact Andy Yates at 704.362.4297 or ayates@cbunited.com or drop in at open house this Saturday, August 9, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Visit http://www.cbcarolinascharlotte.com/778558 for photos and a virtual tour!
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