Dr. Steven Curtis
The 5 th College President
Began August 1999
Younger than last year (avg. age 26)
Be sure to visit the Institutional Research web page at http://www.ccp.edu/vpfinpl/ir/index.htm
for more statistics and data
Largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia
6th largest in PA
4 Campuses:
- Main - Northeast
- West - Northwest
Neighborhoods & prisons
B1-28: Central Learning Lab
- Humanities, Social Science, & English
- Master Student & Other Workshops
B2-36: South Learning Lab
- Business & Math
W3-26: West Learning Lab
- Biology, Chemistry, Allied Health, & Nursing
Center on Disability
M1-22
Students must bring paperwork to you
Statement in Syllabus
Located in W1-1
Other Resources o o o o o o o o o o
Athletics/Gym
Bookstore
Counseling Center
Career Service Center
Center for Male Engagement
Child Development Center
Library
Student Academic Computing Center
Student Life Center
Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center
Managed by security, M1-23
IDs move to Winnet building first week of school
Carry at all times
Lost ID costs students $10
Also needed to:
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Get into buildings after 5 pm or when college closed
(through main entrance of Mint)
Get a discount at the bookstore
Use parking garage
Unlock a classroom
Community College of Philadelphia seeks to create a caring environment which is intellectually and culturally dynamic and encourages all students to achieve:
Greater insight into their strengths, needs and aspirations, and greater appreciation of their own cultural background and experience;
Increased awareness and appreciation of a diverse world where all are interdependent;
Heightened curiosity and active interest in intellectual questions and social issues;
Improved ability to pursue paths of inquiry, to interpret and evaluate what is discovered, and to express reactions effectively;
Self-fulfillment based on service to others,
Preparation for future work and study, and enjoyment of present challenges and accomplishments.
Self-assessment in 2004
Periodic Review in 2009
Next self-assessment in 2014 http://www.ccp.edu/msche/
Areas of Focus: Enhancing Student
Learning
A. Successful Student Learning
A1. Student centered education
A2. Parity in student learning & success
A3. Developmental Education
B. Faculty Development
C. Assessment of Student Learning
Special Areas of Emphasis
Distance Education
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) Initiatives
Corporate Solutions
Community Engagement
General Education/Core Competencies:
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Information
Literacy
Quantitative Reasoning
Responsible Citizenship
Scientific Reasoning
Technological Competence
Human Resources
Health, dental, & retirement benefits
Flex spending accounts (Commuter & Medical)
Employee Assistance Program
Office of Professional Development
Tuition Remission
Technology Resources
MMS: Smart Carts, Videos, CCP TV
Computer Classroom Labs: Reserve via online form
IT : helpdesk@ccp.edu
or Ext. 6000
Union Office
BR-63 or www.aft2026.org
Travel Fund
M1-23 www.e2campus.com/my/ccp
215-751-8111
Phones in classrooms
5555 for emergencies
Copy Center: MG-25 or duplicating@ccp.edu
Drop off or submit on MyCCP
While-you-wait copies (less than 100 pages)
Lines longer at beginning & end of semester
Copyright laws strictly enforced
Facilities Management (MG-14)
Office key (department chair for office assignment)
KA 1 key: Faculty restrooms & computer labs
Smart podium keys require training first
No outer door key, use Mint Building entrance when college is closed (college ID required)
Limited parking in garage
Enter on 17th or 18th Streets
Security checks ID upon entrance
$5.50 a day (M-F) – pay at machines (crowded between classes) ($4 after 5 M-F and S)
M1-3: Add name to list to get reserved parking
Street parking is first come, first serve
Some free street parking north of campus
Public transportation
Broad Street subway (Broad and Spring Garden)
43 bus (to Northern Liberties)
2 bus (to Suburban Station and South Philadelphia)
No shuttle between buildings - 10 minutes between classes
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Vouchers
Emergency Book Fund