BCC Attleboro Newsletter Summer 2014
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BCC Attleboro Newsletter Summer 2014
Bristol Community College Summer Newsletter Attleboro Campus 11 Field Road, Attleboro MA, 02703 (P) 1-508-226-2484, [email protected] Message from the Dean Spring Community Events Taunton Satellites STEM Event Transfer Fair Upcoming Events Spring Student Events Attleboro Visitors Civil War Exhibit Fall Registration Economic Summit Attleboro Enrollment Report Fall 2014 +9.81% Summer 2014 +28.76% Spring 2014 +1.66% Fall 2013 +5% 649 students 291 students 1,165 students 1,278 students Weekend College @ BCC/Attleboro Dean Clark’s Message: The summer is upon us, but it is certainly not too late for students to enroll for Fall 2014! Classes begin on September 2nd. Fall 2014, +13.7% Summer 2014, +160% Spring 2014, +6% Fall 2013, +36% 83 students 39 students 143 students 194 students (Year-to-date comparison as of July 2, 2014) To that end, I’d like to share an exciting update regarding BCC’s location in Attleboro. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education recently approved BCC’s extensive application for full campus designation. The decision to grant this designation points to BCC’s commitment to Greater Attleboro where some 1,700 students took college-level courses this past academic year. As you already know, BCC has served the residents of Greater Attleboro in increasing measure for many years. Our goal remains making BCC's Attleboro Campus a 1st choice destination for prospective college students. Over the years we've increased staffing levels and services for students to support our commitment to the region. Students can start and complete about a dozen different academic programs of study in BCC's Attleboro Campus. We're both affordable and accessible. Growing into a full-fledged campus is demonstration of our permanence in Greater Attleboro. Page 1 of 7 In what began as a much smaller operation ten years ago, now consists of some twenty staff members including a full-time admissions counselor, full-time financial aid counselor, a full-time librarian and a full-time academic support specialist and others to complement the efforts of our team. Students at BCC’s Attleboro Campus take classes days, evenings, and Saturdays & Sundays in our state-of-the-art facility which houses lecture classrooms, science labs, computer labs, a bookstore, a library and an auditorium. Prospective students can call us today to speak with one of our staff members to get things in place for this coming September. We’re open 7 days per week! Taunton-Cohannet and Friedman Satellite The Taunton-Cohannet satellite had a GREAT GRAND opening last Spring. We are pleased to announce the increase in classroom space. With additional classroom space the College will dramatically expand its daytime offering this upcoming Fall 2014! Taunton-Cohannet satellite overview: 9 of 11 Spring 2014 daytime classes ran at Cohannet with over 60 students 8 classes offered in the Summer 2014 16 classes offered in the Fall 2014 Taunton-Freidman satellite overview: 30 evening classes ran both Spring 2014 and Fall 2013 In Spring 2014, 248 students were enrolled In Fall 2013, 250 students were enrolled Academic Advising Taunton-Cohannet (Daytime Offerings) Cohannet School 120 Cohannet Street Taunton, MA 02780 (P) 508-678-2811 ext. 3147 Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 12:00pm Taunton-Friedman (Evening Offerings) Benjamin Friedman Middle School 500 Norton Avenue Taunton, MA 02780 (P) 508-678-2811 ext. 3767 Hours: Monday – Wednesday 3:30pm – 10:00pm Page 2 of 7 Spring 2014 Events 2014 Transfer Fair – March 5, 2014 Students met with BCC faculty program chairs on transfer requirements as well as receiving catalogs, checking programs, met with admissions and financial aid counselors from over 21 colleges and universities. Participants included: Bridgewater State University, Bryant University, Johnson & Wales, Regis College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina, U.Mass.Boston, U.Mass.Dartmouth, U.Mass.Lowell, University of Rhode Island, Fisher College, Worcester State University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Northeastern University, Emerson College, Eastern Nazarene College, Dean College, Pine Manor College, and representatives from the U.S. military, and more… Spring 2014 Student Events Page 3 of 7 Spring Community Events American Civil War Roots of Modern Technology II Exhibit – November 2, 2013 Bristol Community College-Attleboro Campus (BCC) and the Attleboro Area Civil War Commemorative Committee collaborated to present a program that featured advances in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) driven by the American Civil War and how they are linked to 21st Century inventions and innovations. Displays and activities highlighted the arts of the Civil War era. Many exhibits highlighted the role of aerial reconnaissance during the Civil War and in today's war on terror. Civil War memorabilia and artifacts illustrate what was manufactured in the area including rifles, locomotives, firearms, buttons, textiles and more. Through photographs and narrative guest met Attleboro area soldiers, African American illustrators, and Civil War era women doctors, inventors, and entrepreneurs such as Dr. Mary Walker and Susie King Taylor. Economic Summit – May 27, 2014 The United Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Bristol Community College and Bridgewater State University sponsored an Economic Development Summit, hosted at Bristol Community College Attleboro. Representatives from the Mass Office of Business Development, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, MA Workforce Training Fund, Mass Manufacturers Partnership and National Federation of Independent Business presented opportunities for grant funding for workforce development and business expansion. Page 4 of 7 Spring Community Events - Continued Flu Clinic – October 15, 2013 Big Read, True Grit Movie – October 19, 2013 Remembering the Holocaust – May 5, 2014 Annual Guidance Counselor Breakfast – May 22, 2014 STEM Event – May 28, 2014 Bristol Community College/Attleboro (BCC/A) hosted its second annual STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Workshop for Seekonk’s Dr. Kevin M. Hurley’s 8th grade students on May 28th. Due to the overwhelming response the area middle schools both 2013 and 2014 workshops filled to capacity. BCC/A’s goal is to inspire middle school students to learn about all the great opportunities available in science and technology, and get them excited about pursuing further education in math and science-related fields. There is a growing recognition that increasing our science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce is essential. We need to connect students to jobs of the future by reengaging them in these important fields. BCC is a Southeastern Massachusetts STEM Network Partner. The Southeast/Cape and Islands Regional Pre K-16 STEM network is a collaboration of schools, colleges and universities, other formal and informal educational organizations, and business and industry whose representatives are concerned with improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and prepared for STEM-based careers. Guest Speaker Peter Tarsi, Attleboro High School Physic Teacher along with 170 Seekonk Middle School students attended workshops in: Analyzing Owl Pellets, Exploring DNA, Light: Messenger of the Universe, Game Developing Skills, CSI Technology and Bug Watch. This year’s workshop was funded by the generosity of the Attleboro Rotary Charities Foundation and BCC Science Math Division. Page 5 of 7 Spring Visitors Upcoming Events Manhattan Short Film Festival This year’s Manhattan Short Film Festival, in partnership with BCC’s Resource Development office, will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 and Saturday, September 27, 2014. Part of this fundraising effort will include some type of recognition for BCC/Attleboro’s 10-year Anniversary. Details are still under development. July 7, 2014 – Kids College classes begin July 2014 – Placement Testing (various dates) August 2014 – Placement Testing (various dates) August 14, 2014 – BCC/Attleboro New Student Orientation For additional information and Summer events please contact the Attleboro Enrollment Center at 508-226-2484, or send us an email at [email protected] which is open seven days per week. Page 6 of 7 Fall Registration Fall 2014 classes begin on September 2, 2014. Advising and registration is ongoing 7 days per week at BCC’s Attleboro campus. Call us at 508.226.2484 or email us at [email protected] for more details. How can you connect? Connect to a great future. Don’t wait - you can do it this Fall at Bristol Community College. Schedules that are flexible - Day, evening, weekend, and online options – courses in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton Learn about BCC eHealthCareers at BCC/New Bedford – Hybrid onsite and online learning! Costs that are affordable - Financial aid is available Connect to the people, programs, and potential of you and your world! - More than 150 degree and certificate programs In-demand programs in healthcare, business, and engineering Registration is going on now. Visit www.bristolcc.edu or email us at [email protected]. Page 7 of 7