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Central Piedmont Community College Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award
Awards program spotlights CPCC graduates making a difference in the community
Do you know a Central Piedmont Community College graduate who is making a tremendous difference in the community? Nominations are currently being sought for the 2007 Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. This award recognizes a former CPCC student who has significantly benefited from experiences at CPCC and whose efforts have helped the community. The award is named after Dr. Richard H. Hagemeyer, CPCC president for 23 years, who led the College from a trade school with 1,200 students to the state’s largest community college.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have:
- demonstrated community involvement and social responsibility
- acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth
- improved his or her economic status and potential for growth
- exemplified positive and significant life changes
Some of the previous award winners include Elaine Lyerly, Gary Mims, Ronald Caldwell, Sheriff Jim Pendegraph, Dr. Margaret Stanley Hagan, Paul Griffin, James White, Joe Weatherford, Chief Luther Fincher, Dr. Kenny Welch, Frances Queen, and Richard Zollinger.
The winner will receive a year’s scholarship to be granted to a CPCC student in an area of study reflective of the winner’s background. Nomination forms are available on the CPCC website at http://www.cpcc.edu/. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to Susan Oleson, Executive Assistant to the President at CPCC (Disher Building – 1300 East Fourth Street, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235). The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2007. For more information, contact Susan Oleson at susan.oleson@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6022.
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CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have:
- demonstrated community involvement and social responsibility
- acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth
- improved his or her economic status and potential for growth
- exemplified positive and significant life changes
Some of the previous award winners include Elaine Lyerly, Gary Mims, Ronald Caldwell, Sheriff Jim Pendegraph, Dr. Margaret Stanley Hagan, Paul Griffin, James White, Joe Weatherford, Chief Luther Fincher, Dr. Kenny Welch, Frances Queen, and Richard Zollinger.
The winner will receive a year’s scholarship to be granted to a CPCC student in an area of study reflective of the winner’s background. Nomination forms are available on the CPCC website at http://www.cpcc.edu/. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to Susan Oleson, Executive Assistant to the President at CPCC (Disher Building – 1300 East Fourth Street, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235). The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2007. For more information, contact Susan Oleson at susan.oleson@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6022.
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CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.