Dr. Tony Zeiss (1992-2016) led the Central Piedmont community through a time of expansion and advancement, cementing the College’s presence around Charlotte and transforming it into a multi-campus institution. Key items on display include:
As a multi-campus institution, Central Piedmont brought more educational opportunities to the community at large.
Dr. Tony Zeiss was the third president of Central Piedmont Community College. He was president from 1992 to 2016.
Dr. Tony Zeiss was the third president of Central Piedmont Community College. He was president from 1992 to 2016.
An issue of The Spark (1994) featuring an interview with Dr. Zeiss and his plans for expansion.
An issue of The Spark (1994) featuring an interview with Dr. Zeiss and his plans for expansion.
Dr. Tony Zeiss led the Central Piedmont community through a time of expansion and advancement, cementing the College’s presence around Charlotte and transforming it into a multi-campus institution.
A map of Mecklenburg County from 2001-2002 with the various Central Piedmont campus locations.
South Campus opened in 1998. It was later renamed Levine Campus in 2002.
Southwest Campus opened in 1999. It was renamed Harper Campus in 2004.
Newspaper clippings and photographs related to the College's growth as a multi-campus institution.
Newspaper clippings related to the College's growth as a multi-campus institution.
Richard Zollinger, former Vice President for Learning and Workforce Development, wearing a "Mulit-Campus Multi-Talented" shirt.
Dr. Tony Zeiss with Katherine and Ron Harper at the groundbreaking of the Southwest Campus (Harper Campus) in May 1997.
CPCC: The First Thirty Years (left) and Legacy and Promise 1993-2013 (right) are Central Piedmont history books that were released under Zeiss’s presidency.
Other displayed items next to the Central Piedmont history books include an article from The Spark (1994) featuring Hilde A. Deprez, the advertising/design student who designed the cover of The First Thirty Years.
Other displayed items next to the Central Piedmont history books include a quote from Carol Lantis, the cover artist of Legacy and Promise.
Other items on display include photos of students participating in community activities as well as an annual report (1995-1996) featuring quotes from former President Bill Clinton during an address on education he delivered at Central Piedmont in July 1996.
Other items on display include an annual report (1995-1996) featuring quotes from former President Bill Clinton during an address on education he delivered at Central Piedmont in July 1996.
Other items on display include an annual report (1995-1996) featuring quotes from former President Bill Clinton during an address on education he delivered at Central Piedmont in July 1996.
Other items on display include photos of students participating in community activities. In this photo, Service in Action participants plant trees during a Creek ReLeaf event.
Other items on display include photos of students participating in community activities. In this photo, students create aviation-themed projects for Carolinas Aviation Museum. Seated is Rachel Taylor, she was an officer in Rotaract.