As fall semester gets underway, please review the timeline and special dates for the activities which involve the Learning Management Systems. 

The course copy and special enrollments features will become unavailable to instructors at 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2008, and will be turned back on at 12:00 a.m. August 25, 2008. During this time, program chairs or instructors will need to contact the ITS Help Desk to seek assistance with these features.

For assistance with this or any other technology-related services, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 5000 or helpdesk@cpcc.edu

§ The College has launched a new syllabi system to assist instructors in establishing course expectations with their students. The new system can be accessed from the Course Administration Web Tools (CAW).

Once logged into the system, instructors can use the “How to Tutorials” located on the right hand side.

Students will be able to access their course syllabi through the “My Courses” tab located within the College portal. For assistance with this or any other technology related services, please contact the ITS Help Desk.

§ For your convenience, Information Technology Services provides a Customer Service Desk or 704.330.5000 as a single point of contact for requesting technical assistance Our technology support services range from your offices to the classrooms and virtually everything in between.

A short list of services has been included below. For a complete listing, please visit our Services Catalog.

• Classroom support – Smart Classrooms
• Software support for College supported applications; such as Office 2007, Datatel, and other third party products  
• Desktop computer hardware
• Telephone Systems including voicemail  
• Creating and managing Network Accounts and access to College Technology Resources (H-Drive, U-Drive, and Sharepoint)  
• New equipment requests
• Technology consultation services

§ Smart Classrooms are specially equipped rooms which enable faculty and staff to incorporate multimedia and internet content into their lectures. Each Smart Classroom has a smart podium outfitted with a network computer, DVD /VCR player, ceiling mounted data projector, and in some cases an interactive writing monitor. For a listing of Smart Classrooms by campus and directions on how to schedule a Smart Classroom, please visit the Smart Classroom Support Site. 

Please visit our online tutorials to help familiarize yourself with the Smart Podium and ProMax Monitor. For assistance with this or any other technology services, please contact our ITS Help Desk at 704.330.5000.

§ Students will experience a more useful and usable Student Portal (my.cpcc.edu) this fall. As part of an ongoing partnership with Google, our aging portal infrastructure will be updated with cutting edge technology.

While these changes will result in a different overall (and we hope greatly improved) user experience, every effort has been made to ensure that all previously existing functionality has been retained. This primarily includes the "My Courses" channel, which displays each student's personalized class schedule (including links to LMS systems, syllabi, and instructor information), as well as College events and email notifications.

In addition to the existing services, several new features will be introduced via the new platform, including "To do" lists, personalized calendar, online documents, and more. The new calendar feature will automatically populate student class schedules. As we grow the services offered through this platform, we will be partnering with areas at the College to produce topical content that students can add to their portal, increasing its relevance and value. We look forward to working with you, and wish you luck in engaging your students this coming year.

If you have any questions regarding this new system please contact the ITS Helpdesk at 5000.

The technology seminar, “Numerical Weather Prediction – The Science of Using Computers to Forecast the Weather,” featuring Dr. Brian J. Etherton of UNC Charlotte, has been canceled. This seminar was scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in Tate Hall. The next seminar will be held in September at a date and time still to be specified.

Questions? Please contact Don Jessep at 6922.

Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACT Act) established the Financial Literacy and Education Commission with the purpose of improving the financial literacy and education of persons in the United States. To reach the widest number of people possible, the commission established a website and a toll-free telephone number (1-888-MYMONEY) to coordinate the presentation of educational materials from across the spectrum of federal agencies that deal with financial issues and markets.

A link to the commission’s website is on the HR website in the Benefits/Retirement and Financial Planning Section. 

Due to the increasing strains on classroom space at the Central Campus as a result of various construction/renovation projects, Learning Resource Center, Room 404, has been temporarily converted into a classroom.

If you were planning to schedule this room for meetings or conferences, please make note of this change.

You will be informed through the Communicator once this room has been converted back into a meeting space.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact Eric Jensen at 704.330.6344. Thank you for your cooperation.

Outreach and Recruitment has been on the go the past few weeks helping out with peak registration at all six campuses.

This past Saturday, the staff attended Reeder Memorial Baptist Church for a Back to School Workshop in north Charlotte.

This week our staff also attended a College Fair at Citi Financial, where we were able to recruit adults returning back to college.

The Automotive program will be offering free brake inspections this fall. Appointments will be available from Friday, August 22, 2008, through Friday, October 10, 2008. Contact Scott Farrell at 4185 to make an appointment.

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)

Instructor Literacy, #3SSFMLT-FEF-2 (GRANT POSITION) REQ. #407. Instructor literacy position available Community Development (one-year, grant-funded through Smart Start). Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons/programs for parents/families; assists and coordinates activities for parent involvement and family school partnerships. Interacts with parents, teachers, principals, and community resources to integrate program components. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in ESL or a related discipline. Master's degree in ESL preferred. Experience in teaching ESL to adult students. 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: 8/20/2008 or until filled.

Campus Dean, Cato Campus, Position #3CODVDN-FEA-1, REQ. #408. Campus dean position available Cato Campus. Position oversees the Professional Careers Division and reports to the vice president for Learning. Responsibilities include planning, organizing and directing the academic, faculty, student support and administrative activities to ensure that assigned programs and campus operations comply with college standards, policies, and procedures, as well as, responding to regional labor market demands by ensuring innovative workforce training programs and proactively seek opportunities to better serve students, businesses and the community. Master's degree from and accredited institution and minimum of five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible administrative experience in an educational setting (or part-time equivalent). Closing Date: Until filled.

Information Systems Analyst III, Position #2DISTTC-FEP-11, REQ #412. An experienced-level position focusing on a variety of technical work and analysis required for the development of user and systems requirements. Performs moderately to highly complex tasks involving planning, designing, programming, installation and maintenance of college systems; primarily provides third-level support to users although not limited from working at other levels of the support model as needed, focusing on root cause, system and infrastructure analysis. Tasks may involve designing, installing, programming, troubleshooting and maintaining user’s hardware and software; may implement business analysis and change management as needed; responds to inquiries and requests from users for assistance as escalated through the support process; identifies complex problems, troubleshoots and provides solutions to assist users. Minimum qualifications: A. Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field from an accredited institution; and three (3) to (5) years of full-time related work experience (or part-time equivalent); or B.A. combination of completed college-level coursework (at least 30 hours) and experience to substitute for the degree. Closes 8/31/2008 or until filled.

Instructor Family Literacy #3COMFAM-FEF-2, (GRANT POSITION) REQ #406. Instructor family literacy position available in Community Development. Interacts with parents, teachers, principals, and community resources to integrate program components; plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons/programs for parents/families; assists and coordinates activities for parent involvement and family school partnerships. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in ESL or a related discipline. Desirable qualifications are master's degree in ESL; experience in teaching ESL to adult students preferably in a Family Literacy context preferred. Closing Date: 8/22/2008 or until filled.

Internal & External Position (s)

Programmer Analyst I, Position #2WEBDVL-FEP-2, REQ #409. This is 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: August 28, 2008 or until filled.

§ To the Transfer Resource Center from a student:

“I've been a student at CPCC for a little over five years (mostly at the Levine Campus), and now I'm in the process of transferring to UNC Charlotte. I just wanted to point out what a great job Ellen Scott is doing, and how helpful she has been in making this possible for me. She has an outstanding attitude and work ethic, and I greatly appreciate it.”

The Harris Conference Center recently hosted Global Knowledge for PMP certification training. Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business training. They deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling their customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services. Since 2006, Global Knowledge has held 19 training courses at the Harris Conference Center.

§ Katharina Struessmann from Oerlinghausen (near Cologne), Germany, might be one of your new students this semester. We have been participating in student exchanges with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for about 15 years and we are always so enriched by the experience.

Katharina will attend classes in business, marketing, American history and Spanish during her first semester. Second semester will be a work experience in the community. She looks forward to meeting her USA classmates and making new friends at CPCC. She has the good fortune of being home-hosted by a CPCC family, Chris Jolly (Cardiovascular Technology), his wife, and their two daughters. Thank you, Jolly family!

CPCC also has the opportunity to invite our own students to apply for a similar scholarship to Germany next year. Please contact Donna Apgar for more information about this possibility.

Very recently, an esteemed member of our CPCC faculty passed away, causing initial shock and overall sorrowfulness in many colleagues and students.

The office of Counseling Services is glad to aid students who are despairing. Counseling Services wants to also remind the College community that counselors are available to help students who are experiencing grief.

If you happen to know of a student with similar struggles, please encourage him or her to visit our offices at the most convenient campus.
 

Counselor Locations by Campus
Campus	Location	Phone 704.330.
Central	Central High, Room 212	6433 or 5013
Levine	Student Success Center	4267
Cato	Student Success Center	4801
North	Claytor 1116	4105
Harper	Harper 262	4442
Harris	Harris 1109	4682

In partnership with CPCC Engineering Technologies and the Center for Sustainability, Metrolina Biofuels presents...

• Introduction to Biodiesel: EVN 7135 Environmental
• September 17–November 19, each Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Rich Deming
• Fee: $120

To register, call 704 330 4223.

§ To Larry Fisher and others in Facilities Services from Jay Potter, Harper Campus:

“Once again let me thank you and your entire team for your hard work in getting power restored to the campus this weekend. All is well this morning—and stress levels are back to normal!”

Larry Fisher’s message sent Saturday morning, August 16:

“We have just completed the replacement installation of the damaged transformer at Harper Campus. This was CPCC’s 112.5 KVA transformer that was damaged from the Duke Power 1000 KVA transformer failure on Thursday-Friday. I was very lucky that I found a replacement transformer here locally. It was not an exact replacement but was one that I was able to use as a replacement with some minor changes and adjustments. The Harper Campus should be back up to full capacity now. If someone should notice any other potential problem areas, please do not hesitate to contact me. I appreciate everyone’s patience during these repairs.”

§ To the editor from Regan Hodges, Harris Conference Center:

“Many thanks to Lyvio Faustin for his assistance in software loaded on our lab computers for a group scheduled to meet at the HCC. I appreciate his help on such short notice and he went above and beyond to help me prepare for a group’s last minute need.” 

§ To the editor from Bill Dillon, associate dean, Harris Campus:

“Last Saturday evening I was driving my old project car, and it broke down right at the busy intersection of Providence Road and Highway 51. Fortunately, three CPCC students drove up, got out of their car, blocked traffic and pushed my car safely to a parking lot. They did not know I was also from CPCC until I told them but they were so obviously proud to be CPCC students, and I am very proud to have [them] at CPCC. I don’t know their names but I want to thank them.”

I would like to take the time to thank two ladies who have helped me through the retirement paper maze. In our Human Resources department, Joanette West has had the patience of a saint, in dealing with me and my many questions, and last minute requests. In our Payroll department, Melissa Stewart has likewise always answered my questions, and gone out of her way to get needed paperwork to me on time. These two ladies were always there with a smile, and the answers, and are a great compliment to our CPCC family. Thanks again,
—Richard Cook

BIRTHDAYS
Aug. 22	Edward N. Howell Russell L. Hunsinger William Keith Shannon
23	Deborah Robbins Adams Eda Fay Foster David Raymond Madej
24	Joshua Scott Godfrey Lisa Ann Morehead Sherry L. Washington
25	Bethany P. Koo Marianne Lynn Lyall-Knusel Linda K. Ramge
26	Nancy O. Albert Maria E. Harrell Brandon Jerald Lewis Davandra Evette Reed
27	Donna A. Mackey
28	Brenda Wester Lea Linda Lee Macomson Danielle J. White

For many years a number of CPCC employees have delivered Friendship Trays to an eastside apartment location on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It takes about an hour from Central Campus to pick up the trays on Distribution Street (off South Boulevard), deliver them and return to campus. Usually a volunteer has to deliver only once or twice a month, and it is easy to exchange with someone if an emergency comes up. The Thursday group particularly needs a few new volunteers. If you can help, please call Mitchell Hagler, 6576. This is a great way to give back to the community.

§ Wesley Allen king size, wrought iron bed, modern design with antique black and pewter finish. This bed is new and comes with rails and center support. Purchased from Boyles for $1,550—will sell for $850. Call Barrie at 704.330.6583 or barrie.terrell@cpcc.edu.

§ 2008 scooter 150T-5 Magnum-150RL(red)—$2,400 (negotiable) Model-150CC, maximum speed—85km/h, fuel capacity—2.9L. Reply to 704.488.6954 or email Loretta Hinton.

§ 2005 Audi A4, excellent condition, 36K miles, unique color combination, crimson red exterior/platinum gray interior, sport package, Tiptronic automatic transmission, many extras—$20,500. Contact Lynn, 6088.

§ Start planning your 2009 vacation at a Westgate Resort! Stay for 7 days and 7 nights in a deluxe one-bedroom condo that sleeps four people.

Choose from these destinations: Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Mesa, Arizona; Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Daytona Beach, Florida; Orlando, Florida; River Ranch, Florida; Kissimmee, Florida; North Miami Beach, Florida; Miami Beach, Florida; Branson, Missouri; Hollister, Missouri; Robinsonville, Mississippi; Las Vegas, Nevada; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Park City, Utah; Williamsburg, Virginia.

The cost for Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is $980 for the week ($140 per night). All other destinations add a $130 exchange fee.

Take a look at the Westgate Resorts website to help you choose your vacation destination!  (Click on Resort Destinations.)

For more information or to reserve your vacation, please email stephen.swanson@cpcc.edu or call 704.888.0098.

Two separate weeks are being offered! They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

§ Dell Dimensions 8200—$150 (was $250) (was $300); P4 2.4 Ghz, 256 RAM, 40 Gb hard drive; XP Professional SP3 operating system. Dell Optiplex 270—$275 (was $350) (was $400); P4 2.8 Ghz, 512 RAM, 40 Gb hard drive, XP Professional SP3 operating system. Dell Optiplex 260—$275(was $350) (was $400); P4 2.4 Ghz, 512 RAM, 40 Gb hard drive, XP Professional SP3 operating system. OR take them all for $600!

Computers do NOT include monitor, keyboard, mouse, or power cord. All computers boot up and work well. They have been wiped clean, and XP has been reinstalled on them.

Please call 704.888.0098 or email stephen.swanson@cpcc.edu if interested.