WNC Greenforce Summit Campus Actions and Best Practices Panel

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1 Campus Actions and Best Practices Panel CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2 , Charlotte, NC Six campus locations yielded a Fall 2010 FTE total of 7, Developed and implemented an Associate Degree Program in Sustainability Technologies Recognized by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce with the Innovation in Green Award in November 2010 A lead College in NC Code Green Super CIP Member of the American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education 2

Recognized by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce with the Innovation in Green Award in November

3 GREEN EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS The College prides itself on being a leader in workforce development. Through our unique local business community, CPCC primarily serves employers in the banking, architecture and engineering fields. CPCC s Sustainability training and career pathway programs include the following: Associate Degree; Sustainability Technologies with an emphasis on computer based technology Horticulture Technologies Construction Technologies Business Marketing Certificates with concentrations in sustainability Corporate and Continuing Education LEED Certifications in conjunction with USGBC Photovoltaic Certification in conjunction with NABCEP Green Systems Technology (one of four programs in the state) 3

CPCC s Sustainability training and career pathway programs include the following: Associate Degree; Sustainability Technologies with an emphasis on computer based technology

4 ENGAGING LOWER-SKILLED ADULTS In the summer of 2010, CPCC joined the national effort to help more community college students succeed:achieving the Dream (ATD), a multi-year initiative focused on improving success, particularly among low-income, low skilled students. The five goals of ATD focus on student success: successful completion of developmental courses, successful completion of gateway courses, completion of all courses with a C or better, fall-to-spring retention rates, and increased graduation rates and/or earned certificates. CPCC Successes in engaging lower skilled adults include the following: Pathways to a Green South (Pathways out of Poverty) GST Green Systems Technology Green Builder Entry Level Carpentry with green emphasis Career Readiness Certifications SST Sustainability Technologies 4

The five goals of ATD focus on student success: successful completion of developmental courses, successful completion of gateway courses, completion of all courses with a C or better, fall-to-spring

5 EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT CPCC s Sustainability program was developed through collaborative efforts with our external advisory committee, consisting of top regional partners from city and county governments, environmental non-profits, financial and engineering firms and other organizations. Success with Sustainability Technologies Degree students matched with regional employers for internships and permanent job placement. Siemens Wells Fargo Calor Energy EnergyTight Homes Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Chapter; US Green Building Council Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency Success with the On the Job Training Program 5

Success with Sustainability Technologies Degree students matched with regional employers for internships and permanent job placement.

6 FOR MORE INFORMATION SST Sustainability Technologies Division Chris Paynter Interim Associate Dean of STEM-S Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Sustainability Central Campus, LT (o) / (f) GST Green Systems Technology Division Keith Ratliff Director Workforce Development STEM-S Division Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Sustainability Central Campus, ATC (o) / (f) CST Construction Technologies Division Steve Corriher Director Construction Technology Division Construction Management Harper Campus, Room (o) / (f) CFS Center for Sustainability Ernie McLaney Executive Director Central Campus, LT (o) / (f) 6

Sustainability Central Campus, ATC 301 704-330-6349 (o) / 704-330-6276 (f) CST Construction Technologies Division Steve Corriher Director Construction Technology Division Construction

2010-2011 Operational Plan

2010-2011 Operational Plan Goal 1 Student Learning and Success: Ensure student learning and success by promoting an innovative and supportive learning environment. 1.1 Offer and promote a variety of programs