Student Engagement

A student enjoying hula-hoop during Welcome Fest.

The Office of Student Engagement places a priority on engagement that supports and enhances learning inside and outside of the classroom, provides opportunities for student leadership development, and honors the rich diversity at Central Piedmont and the surrounding community. Student Engagement staff are present on each campus.

The Office of Student Engagement serves as a center for student involvement, campus programs, and activities, a resource for student organizations, and a focal point for leadership development opportunities. Student Life provides direction, guidance, and resources for numerous Central Piedmont student clubs and organizations, including the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Rotaract, and various student leadership experiences.

Activities sponsored or supported by Student Life include festivals, lectures, workshops, recreational experiences, conferences, field trips, service projects, educational exhibits, discussions, and other co-curricular experiences. A full online calendar of Student Life events and activities is available on the Central Piedmont app and the Student Life website.

For further information, visit the Student Engagement office on any campus, or call 704.330.6584.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the student organization that represents the interests of all Central Piedmont students and is present on every campus. Application for membership is open to all currently enrolled curriculum students. The executive committee is elected through the process outlined in the SGA Constitution each spring. SGA’s policies are in keeping with those of the Central Piedmont board of trustees, the administration, and the State of North Carolina laws.

The SGA serves as a:

  • advocate for students and the student experience at Central Piedmont,
  • student liaison with college administration,
  • resource for student clubs and organizations,
  • recommending committee for the expenditure of student activities fees.

The SGA president serves as a non-voting member of the college's Board of Trustees, and SGA members frequently serve as student representatives on various college committees.

The executive committee of the SGA includes the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and public information officer. Senator positions are also available at each campus. Information about joining SGA is available in the Student Engagment office on any campus or the Student Government Association website. For more information about SGA, call 704.330.6584.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Engagement and the Student Government Association offer support, guidance, and resources to numerous student clubs and organizations on all Central Piedmont campuses. Some of these organizations focus on special interests, and others are directly related to curriculum programs offered at Central Piedmont. Although some clubs have membership requirements, no student organization at Central Piedmont can discriminate on any grounds. A complete list of student clubs and organizations is available on the Student Organizations page on the Student Life website.

Student Information

Central Piedmont Today is your student e-newsletter sent to your college email every Wednesday. Central Piedmont Today covers a wide range of useful information about college events, registration, policy changes, important deadlines, student discounts, scholarships, and financial aid updates, as well as unique student involvement opportunities. Consider it your source for alumni and current college news, events, recaps, stories, and more.

Family Resource Center at Central Piedmont

The Family Resource Center (FRC) serves all Central Piedmont student, including those who are parents or caregivers, by providing the resources needed to have a successful college experience. The FRC connects students to programs about smart and healthy living habits, self-care and, other valuable life skills and promotes empowering support systems.

The Family Resource Center offers:

  • Access to a variety of educational materials focusing on wellness and self-care
  • Assistance in identifying college and community resources that may be helpful to student-parents and caregivers
  • Referrals to agencies and programs that may be of further assistance

The Family Resource Center administers the state Childcare Assistance Grant to assist students with childcare costs.

For more information, visit the Family Resource Center website or call 704.330.6246.