The Ruth G. Shaw Academic Learning Center (ALC) is committed to helping you overcome difficulties with academic coursework, promoting independent learning, and proactively helping students to develop the skills necessary for academic and life-long learning success. The ALC has moved tutoring sessions to a hybrid format, conducted either online or in-person. Schedule tutoring appointments using Schedulicity. All Academic Learning Center tutors are qualified in a relevant area. Tutors also complete specialized training in tutoring techniques and participate in continuing education activities. The ALC offers two tutoring format options:

• tutoring for specific subjects by appointment with our Central Piedmont Academic Learning Center tutors

• 24/7 tutoring for a wide variety of subjects with Smarthinking

We offer tutoring in the following subjects:

• Math and Accounting

• Writing

• Sciences

• History

• Central Piedmont Placement Test

For more information on Tutoring, be sure to visit the website.

The Central Piedmont Care Team's purpose is to provide a systematic response to reports of behavior that is concerning or disruptive to the college community. The Care Team is a cross-unit group whose members consist of college staff from Student Services, College Security Services, Counseling, Human Resources, and Academic Affairs. If you have a concern of an immediate threat, please call College Security Services at 704.330.6911. Report a concern to the Care Team online.

Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services helps students manage stress and find new solutions during difficult times. They provide personal counseling to current students, as well as crisis intervention for students who are suicidal, confused, involved in unsafe relationships, or experiencing other emergencies.

Our diverse counseling staff brings unique training, specializations, and backgrounds to the work they do. When scheduling a personal counseling appointment, students are encouraged to communicate any specific preferences regarding experience, specialty, gender, etc. that they feel might be helpful. Counseling Services will accommodate these requests when possible. When not possible, please know that our counselors will be sensitive to your concerns and help arrange a referral when needed.

• To get in touch with a counselor, complete the Counseling Services request form.

• If you need to follow up on previous meetings with your counselor, you may email or call your counselor directly.

• Faculty and staff, learn how to make a Counseling Services referral or consult with a counselor.

If you experience a mental health emergency, please call 911.

Disability and Access Services at Central Piedmont is committed to helping students with disabilities gain equal access to education. Disability and Access Services provides academic accommodations, self-advocacy, and support to help enhance your educational experience and personal growth.

The following are some types of academic accommodations available at Central Piedmont. We offer more as well. Contact Disability and Access Services to learn more about the types of accommodations we offer and for guidance on how to apply a specific accommodation.

• Attendance Leniency

• Audio Format for Tests

• Extended Time

• Interpreter (Sign Language)

• Personal Care Attendant

• Scribe/Dictation

The Kal Kardous International Student Services Center supports the academic and personal growth of our F-1 international students, whether you need assistance with immigration related issues, resources at the college, or want to learn more about the Charlotte community.

Due to network security measures, there is currently no international access to Central Piedmont online content that requires you to sign-in with Central Piedmont credentials. This means you cannot access online course materials, email accounts, MyCollege, and Brightspace when outside the United States. Access is available in all 50 states, plus territories, military bases, and embassies. If you plan to travel abroad this holiday season, please be aware you will not be able to access Central Piedmont online services from countries other than the United States.

Learn more about International Student Services by visiting their webpage.

Faculty and Staff Resources

The library at Central Piedmont offers numerous Faculty and Staff Resources. Below is a list of resources available to you, our faculty.

• • • Library Instruction

    • Reserves

    • Interlibrary Loan Requests

    • Collection Development Liaisons

    • Suggest Materials for Purchase

    • Copyright Guide

    • Accessibility and Digital Learning

    • Reserve Equipment and Items

College Archives

Central Piedmont Archives identify, collect, and preserve archival materials related to the history of the college. Archival materials are available to Central Piedmont faculty, staff, and students, as well as community members. To learn more about the Central Piedmont Archives, book an appointment to visit, or donate to the archives, visit the College Archives page of the Central Piedmont website.

Digital Technology Skills Training

The Digital Literacy Learning Space's services are free and open to all Central Piedmont students and employees. Get on-demand, rapid, personalized technology training for general and specialized software. We also encourage community members to take advantage of our services to help you get ready for college, enhance your career opportunities, or for general personal benefit.

For more information on Digital Technology Skills Training, be sure to visit the website.

Mentoring programs provide a structured and trusted relationship that brings together students with a caring instructor, staff member, or administrator who can offer guidance, support, and encouragement to help overcome challenges, transition to college, and succeed.

Mentoring provides opportunities for skills, character, and professional development. The presence of caring adults offering support, advice, friendship, reinforcement, and constructive examples has proved to be a powerful tool for helping students reach their potential.

Learn more about the Mentoring Programs by visiting their webpage.

Military Families and Veterans Services is extremely proud of the office’s long-standing relationship with the men and women in uniform who bravely serve this country.

Central Piedmont proudly supports our active military and veteran students and their families and strives to help students transition from service to the College campuses in a purposeful and caring way. Military Families and Veterans Services help support Executive Order 13607 to strengthen oversight, enforcement, and accountability of education programs and to ensure our service members, veterans, and your family have the information you need to make informed decisions concerning your well-earned educational benefits.

Military Families and Veterans Services is committed to providing veteran-friendly services with vast community resources. We assist Central Piedmont students, family members, and veterans who are transitioning from military duty to civilian life by providing a holistic service approach. We have great relationships and partnerships with community organizations and offer strategic veteran events, and robust student life programs.

Single Stop

Central Piedmont partners with Single Stop, a non-profit organization, to create a one-stop shop that can connect you with a variety of resources you may need to stay focused on your academic goals. Single Stop uses specially-designed software that, through a series of questions, identifies resources you may be eligible for. These resources include:

• • free tax preparation and counseling

  • benefits counseling

  • Financial Literacy Programming: Keys to Financial Success

  • referrals for other campus and community resources

All Single Stop services are free for qualifying Central Piedmont students and their family members. Single Stop is also committed to serving our veterans and their families.

Family Resource Center for Students in Need

The Family Resource Center serves all Central Piedmont Community College students, including those who are parents or caregivers. We support you by providing the resources you may need to have a successful college experience.

Resources and Programs

• Resources for Homeless and Low-Income Students

• Resources for Parents with Children

• List of Places Kids Eat Free

The Office of Student Conduct and Civility created a separate site to provide faculty with an overview of student conduct. Faculty are invited to view the video tour of our office and become aware of the functions of the Office of Student Conduct and Civility. This website is intended to serve as a resource for faculty as they support students of Central Piedmont Community College.

For conduct concerns outside of classroom time/environment, faculty are encouraged to submit a Care Team referral. For conduct concerns within the classroom time/environment, faculty are encouraged to call Security for support.

The Central Piedmont Testing and Assessment Center provides comprehensive testing services to Central Piedmont students and faculty, local businesses and industries, as well as to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and surrounding areas.

Central Piedmont has testing centers at several campuses and provides the following services (testing services availability varies by campus). In-person placement testing is now available. Remote proctors are currently available through Webex for the following services. (Visit service pages for details):

• • Placement testing for Central Piedmont students.

  • ACCUPLACER Academic ESL (EFL) placement test.

  • Advanced Algebra and Functions (formerly College-Level Math) placement test.

Learn more about our other services:

• TEAS testing for healthcare programs

• Placement testing for College and Career Readiness high school completion and ESL programs

• Course testing for Central Piedmont faculty

• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) testing

• GED® testing

• Pearson Vue testing

• Distance proctoring services (for students taking a distance course through an institution other than Central Piedmont)

Note: Central Piedmont does not administer the ACT or SAT college entrance exams.

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS) is a college retention and degree completion program centered on academic, personal, social, and career support for under-resourced college students. We specialize in academic coaching, tutoring, and academic counseling.

At Central Piedmont, our students' education is more than what they learn in class. The options for student involvement are endless. Students can find a club to join, can talk to the Student Life representative on their campus to join Student Government Association, attend an event, or get involved at their campus. Central Piedmont has over 70 clubs and organizations that students can choose from, as well as honor societies, fitness and recreation, service learning, and leadership opportunities.

Visit the Student Life portion on the website to learn more.