Presented to Mecklenburg County Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee March 26, 2008

Central Piedmont Community College 2008 2017 Capital Needs Assessment Presented to Mecklenburg County Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee March 26, 2008

Mission Statement CPCC is an innovative and comprehensive college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community. High-quality programs Academically, geographically, and financially accessible Commitment to teaching and learning

As a result of this investment, Past bond dollars have provided facilities which have resulted in student enrollment growth of 23%. CPCC has touched more than 1,600 jobs and more than $41 million in total investments (new businesses) have been secured to date in 2006-2007. CPCC trained nearly 5,000 incumbent workers to enhance their job skills CPCC provided workforce development training to 543 county businesses in 2006-2007.

During the past academic year, 23,800 attended the Central Campus 10,000 attended the Levine Campus in Matthews 6,000 attended the Harris (formerly West) Campus near the airport 4,400 attended the Harper Campus near Arrowood 5,600 attended the North Campus in Huntersville 4,600 attended the Cato Campus in the university area 13,500 took classes in churches, businesses, high schools and recreation facilities 12,250 took classes virtually (online)

From the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Cities like Charlotte will probably continue to attract highly educated and skilled workers from other areas of the country, but improving the skills of local workers--especially those displaced by industries in decline--remains critical for both urban and rural areas in the state. Four-year institutions play an important role in meeting that challenge, but they are not the sole means for developing workforce skills. For example, in the 2004-05 school year, the North Carolina Community College System served nearly 780,000 students in fifty-eight institutions. The average community college student in the state is thirty years old and likely working while attending school (North Carolina Community College System, 2006). Because they offer education closely tailored to employer demands in the local workplace, community colleges in North Carolina, as elsewhere, play an essential role in training and retraining workers. Moreover, they do so at a relatively low cost. In general, we must move beyond the view that education is something that takes place only in K-through-12 schools and four-year colleges, as important as those are. Education and skills must be provided flexibly and to people of any age. --Ben Bernanke From remarks in Charlotte, NC in December 2007

County Goals in Community & Corporate Scorecard Increase literacy and workforce development Increase citizen selfsufficiency Increase safety and security of residents and improve air, water and land CPCC Programs That Contribute to These Goals Adult high school & GED Literacy English as a Second Language (ESL) Workforce development programs Associate degrees Vast array of programs for lifelong improvement in general education and skills Basic law enforcement Forensics Criminal justice Environmental disciplines Code enforcement, construction trades

County Goals in Community & Corporate Scorecard Increase economic development and job opportunities CPCC Programs That Contribute to These Goals Tailored offerings for business and industry through Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) Increase (County) employee knowledge, skills and abilities Improve (County) technology related capacities Tailored offerings in Office skills Change management Succession planning Other managerial disciplines Variety of leading edge technology courses

Future High Growth Programs ComputerTechnology Integration Simulation, Modeling and Visualization Database Administration Geospatial Information Secure Networks Software Engineering Web Technologies Nanotechnology Bioinformatics Biotechnical Lab Technician Environmental Studies and Engineering Green Building/Remodeling Hybrid and Solar Fuels Healthcare Management Technology Nursing Polysomnography and Radiography Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Motorsports Mechatronics Construction and Welding Non-Destructive Testing Baking and Pastry Arts Six Sigma Certification Lean Enterprise Certification Project Management

Growth Of The College CPCC was ranked the 6th fastest growing public two-year college in the nation in the December 3, 2007 issue of Community College Week. Over the past year, the College has experienced unprecedented growth rates. In the fall of 2007, class registrations were up by 16%. Enrollment has outpaced many community colleges across the nation. CPCC s growth is more closely linked to economic conditions than general population growth, with people seeking new skills during economic downturns and training for new industries during economic expansions. Recent growth in facilities has barely kept pace with enrollment increases.

The Best Predictor of Headcount Growth: The MSA and CSA Unemployment Rates 10.00% 9.00% MSA Unemployment Rate CSA Unemployment Rate 64,000 CPCC Total Headcount 8.00% 62,000 7.00% 6.00% 60,000 5.00% 4.00% 58,000 3.00% 56,000 2.00% 1.00% 54,000 0.00% 52,000 1 9 9 0 1 9 9 1 1 9 9 2 1 9 9 3 1 9 9 4 1 9 9 5 1 9 9 6 1 9 9 7 1 9 9 8 1 9 9 9 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 5 2 0 0 6 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006

Formulas and Definitions North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Target Needed ASF = Construction FTE x 100 ASF Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Target Needed ASF = 1.5% of Total County Population x 90 ASF (Note: CPCC enrollment is currently 1.7% of Total County Population) ASF Assignable Square Feet = (Net square feet) minus (Space not used in the instructional or student support effort; e.g., retail) Construction FTE = FTE occurring in CPCC-owned facilities during the semester of greatest attendance FTE Full-time Equivalent Enrollment = (Total number of class hours taken by all students) divided by (Number of hours in a full-time load)

2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 24,000.00 22,000.00 20,000.00 18,000.00 16,000.00 14,000.00 12,000.00 10,000.00 8,000.00 Actual & Estimated FTE (Actual through 2006-07) Total FTE Construction FTE 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 1998-99 Total FTE

Population Estimates Year Estimates 2008 902,803 2009 935,304 2010 968,975 2011 1,003,858 2012 1,039,997 2013 1,077,437 2014 1,116,225 2015 1,156,409 Note: Estimates obtained from website of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Projected Assignable Square Feet (ASF) Compared to Needs Current 2008 & 2009 Added 10 Yrs Added NCCCS Target 90 ASF/CFTE Meck County Target 1,900,000 Targets 1,700,000 Targets Assignable Square Feet 1,500,000 1,300,000 1,100,000 900,000 Available Targets Available Targets Available Available 700,000 500,000 2008 2010 2012 2015 Note: In 2008, occupied GSF equals 2.6 million. If the 10-year plan is funded, 2015 occupied GSF equals 3.4 million.

Comparison of CPCC s Estimated Assignable Square Feet (ASF) Per Construction FTE (CFTE) Criteria 2008 2010 2012 2015 CPCC s Currently Funded ASF Per CFTE 77 78 72 65 Projected ASF Per CFTE If 2008 & 2009 Requests Are Funded 77 79 82 74 Projected ASF Per CFTE If Full Ten Year Plan Funded 77 79 82 77

Summary of 10-Year Plan PROJECT NEW GSF REHAB GSF AMOUNT TOTAL 2008 Basic Skills Literacy Center 60,000 $18.9 mill $18.9 mill 2009 Levine Campus Phase 3 120,000 $43.2 mill $76.9 mill Advanced Tech Center Rehab 63,690 $16.2 mill Ballantyne Center (included in PLCMC) Cato Campus Phase 3 50,000 $17.5 mill 2011 Kratt Replacement 100,000 $35.1 mill $61.5 mill Hagemeyer LRC Rehab 110,493 $26.4 mill 2013 North Campus Phase 4 60,000 $28.5 mill $66.5 mill Central Campus @ Charlottetowne 100,000 $38.0 mill 2015 Central Campus @ Central High 100,000 $41.1 mill $82.2 mill Future Northwest Campus 100,000 $41.1 mill 2017 Central Campus @ Quad 100,000 $37.0 mill $37.0 mill 10-Year Total 790,000 174,183 $343 mill Note: Based on current construction cost estimates shown in current dollars with estimated inflation of 7% in 2008; 8% in 2009-11; 4% thereafter.

th eet East 7 Str ive Elizabeth Avenue East 4th Street Kings D r A towne e t t o l r Cha venue Advanced Tech Center Rehab 2009 Kratt Replacement 2011 Hagemeyer LRC Rehab 2011 New Building Charlottetowne 2013 New Building Central High 2015 New Building Near Quad 2017 Funded Projects Underway

2008 Request : $18.9 million for new 60,000 gsf building Basic Skills Literacy Center 14% (95,972) of Mecklenburg County residents 25+ years old do not have a high school credential, per 2000 census data. CPCC has the largest high school graduating class in the County, with 884 grads in 2006-07. CPCC served 10,661 persons in 2006-07 in basic literacy skills, ESL, GED and Adult High School. Hispanic population will grow by 26% over the next 6 years, leading to increased demand for ESL courses, per growth projections by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. Centralized facility with necessary student support services increases student success. Facility could be used for other community literacy purposes to aid the County in achieving its goals. Needs include offices for associated staff, hub for coordinating volunteer activities among all literacy agencies, hub for tutoring/mentoring/counseling programs. Project was in CPCC s 2007 bonds request but was delayed due to funding & literacy initiative. Funding is needed immediately.

Summary of 10-Year Plan: Years 1 & 2 (2008-2017) PROJECT NEW GSF REHAB GSF AMOUNT TOTAL 2008 Basic Skills Literacy Center 60,000 $18.9 mill $18.9 mill 2009 Levine Campus Phase 3 Advanced Tech Center Rehab Ballantyne Center* Cato Campus Phase 3 120,000 50,000 63,690 $43.2 mill $16.2 mill $17.5 mill $76.9 mill Totals for 2008 and 2009 230,000 63,690 $95.8 mill Note: Based on current construction cost estimates shown in current dollars inflated at 7%for 2008; 8% for 2009-11; and 4% thereafter. * The Ballantyne Center is a joint project with the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Its costs and square footage are included in the PLCMC funding request for 2009.

2009 Request: $43.2 million - 120,000 new gsf + 500 space deck Levine Campus Phase 3 This building represents final buildout for Levine Campus in Matthews which opened in 1998, bringing that campus to 393,690 total building gsf plus structured parking. Current surface parking is insufficient, with vehicles parking throughout the circulation lanes and along both sides of the public road, creating safety and access concerns. Regardless of future transit opportunities, structured parking is still needed at this campus. Examples of programs to be offered include teacher education, environmental studies and green living. This campus is expected to experience an enrollment surge when transit services are expanded in approximately 7 years.

Levine Campus Phase 3 Proposed Site Building I Building II Joe Hendrick Center

2009 Request: $16.2 million for the existing 64,000 gsf Advanced Technology Center Rehabilitation This building (1990) needs major rehabilitation to continue to meet demands of advanced manufacturing technologies and other high-tech programs in this rapidly expanding area of the college. These courses frequently require larger than average lab space, greater technology capabilities, and infrastructure of higher quantity, quality and flexibility for data, ventilation and temperature control, and electrical current. Examples of programs include computer technology integration, bioinformatics, and engineering. This project also includes expansion of the campus energy system and underground utilities required by zoning. As a result of these renovations, FTE is expected to grow by approximately 230, representing potentially 1,000 students.

2009 Request: $6.7 million for new 20,000 gsf included in PLCMC Request New Center in Ballantyne The Ballantyne community is the fastest growing residential sector in the County in addition to tremendous growth in businesses. Based on an in-depth analysis of business and industry needs performed by CPCC, the College has determined that this area of the community is currently underserved. From this in-depth analysis, a variety of Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) have been identified for offering through a small educational center in the community to enhance workforce and economic development. In the future, classes geared to residents could be added. CPCC is partnering with the Public Library on a 40,000 gsf joint facility with CPCC occupying the upper floor.

2009 Request: $17.5 million for new 50,000 gsf Cato Campus Phase 3 A new building of 50,000 gsf would provide space to expand teacher education, paralegal, American Sign Language, and science programs. Cato Campus also hosts the community s first Middle College for high school students taking high school and college level courses. This program is expected to grow in the future as an alternative approach to high schools.

Remainder of the College s 10-Year Plan 2011 - $61.5 million Kratt Building (1972) Replacement on Central Campus for general classrooms & health programs Hagemeyer Learning Resources Center (1968) Rehab to double expected life & improve operational efficiencies 2015 - $82.2 million New Central Campus Building Behind Central High for registration, student intake support, & classrooms New Building at Future Campus for general classrooms & specialty programs 2013 - $66.5 million North Campus Phase 4 for motorsports, hybrid fuels, forensics, community safety & security, & other technologies Central Campus Classroom Building on Charlottetowne Avenue for bioinformatics, GIS & other computer technologies, & environmental studies 2017 - $37.0 million Central Campus Expansion Near Quad for general classrooms & specialty programs

Summary of 10-Year Plan PROJECT NEW GSF REHAB GSF AMOUNT TOTAL 2008 Basic Skills Literacy Center 60,000 $18.9 mill $18.9 mill 2009 Levine Campus Phase 3 120,000 $43.2 mill $76.9 mill Advanced Tech Center Rehab 63,690 $16.2 mill Ballantyne Center (included in PLCMC) Cato Campus Phase 3 50,000 $17.5 mill 2011 Kratt Replacement 100,000 $35.1 mill $61.5 mill Hagemeyer LRC Rehab 110,493 $26.4 mill 2013 North Campus Phase 4 60,000 $28.5 mill $66.5 mill Central Campus @ Charlottetowne 100,000 $38.0 mill 2015 Central Campus @ Central High 100,000 $41.1 mill $82.2 mill Future Northwest Campus 100,000 $41.1 mill 2017 Central Campus @ Quad 100,000 $37.0 mill $37.0 mill 10-Year Total 790,000 174,183 $343 mill Note: Based on current construction cost estimates shown in current dollars with estimated inflation of 7% in 2008; 8% in 2009-11; 4% thereafter.

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