Central Piedmont Community College

Our Vision:

Central Piedmont will be a champion of students, a catalyst for opportunity, and an exceptional provider of learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community. 

Our Mission:

To facilitate student learning, success and completion, Central Piedmont provides exceptional education and globally competitive training in an engaging, supportive environment. 

Our Values
Student-centered:

We are committed to students and learning. Student Success is the heart of everything we do. Student Success: Students intentionally and equitably navigating well-designed pathways to reach their educational, career, and life goals. 

Collaboration:

We recognize the power of partnerships and effective communication and work collaboratively within our organization and externally in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and beyond. 

Excellence:

We strive to achieve excellence by recognizing opportunities, solving problems, and innovatively serving our students and community. 

Accountability:

We demonstrate integrity, transparency, and effective use of resources by assessing our programs and services and using data to inform our decisions. 

Equity:

We believe all individuals have the potential to succeed and we will provide student-focused pathways to achievement. 

Courage:

We are passionate about our work. We are willing to acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses and confront challenges with intentionality.