Updated April 2, 2021 1:05 pm
1/2 Way There‼️
Spring Break is over, we are reenergized, rejuvenated, refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready for more.
Consider some of the events listed below an extension of your Spring Break because they are cool, fun, and educational! We celebrate Womyn’s HERstory month with pioneering influential figures as well as those in our very own community and Broward College. Go to Broward.edu/whm to see all the scheduled events.
Career Services
Would you like to know how to nail your virtual job interview? Fortin Jean-Pierre, District Director of Career Services, and Brittany Valera, Lead Coordinator of the Career Center, offer pearls of wisdom designed to nail a virtual job interview. https://bit.ly/3qFeeGL
CCN App
There is now an app for CCN which will make the overall process much easier and very straightforward.
Click here to add it to your Home Screen now 📌 or go to the Career Center Home Page
Ethics and YOU!
join us and hear about the tremendous importance YOU play in the safety of the traveling public and how the decisions you make in the workplace can have lasting impacts on your customers. Learn how to resolve ethical conflicts at work and hear how others have done the same. Click here to register for Part 1 on April 14 – Click here to register for Part 2 on April 21:
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Join the nation’s best Avionics program at Broward College! High academic achieving students can qualify to join the Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College and receive up to $10,000 each year from the Bryant-Taylor Honors Scholarship! New Semester Begins August 8!
Navigate
Attention Seahawks! Did you know that you can review your academic plan, register for classes and much more, all at your fingertips? Download Navigate Student in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Broward College Application Sessions
Hey there Prospective Seahawks,
Broward College is hosting a District-Wide Application Day for all seniors!
Interested in applying? Join us on April 6 to April 8 at 3PM & 4:30PM. Register at: Tinyurl.com/BCApplicationApril
For more information, contact: Lucerito Silva, Broward College Recruiter, at: lsilva@broward.edu
Hey 🗣️ Nursing Students 👩🏾⚕️ 👨⚕️👩🏼⚕️‼️
Learn all about the Nursing Pathway
You can follow Dean Turpel’s Blog, click here to see the latest blog 📝 📡featuring our newly graduated nurses working the front lines of this pandemic. You can also follow Dean Turpel’s🎙️ Podcast here or tag her on IG
Seahawk Nation Welcomes TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO offers FREE additional services tailored especially for students.
Some of those services are:
• Personalized tutors (in addition to the tutoring offered at the ASC and through tutor.com)
• Additional advising sessions with a Student Success Coach dedicated just for this program
• Enrichment workshops
• Cultural excursions
• Grant financial aid funding for those students in the program that qualify
To qualify, students only need to meet ONE of the following criteria:
• Be a low-income student
• Be a First-Generation college student (which means neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
• Be a student in need of accessibility support (have a disability)
Click here to apply to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
You can email your questions to sss@broward.edu
The Birdwatch Podcast has reached 100 downloads! Check us out on Spotify!
Seahawks, did you know that you can enjoy free or discounted childcare at approved centers in #BrowardCounty? Thanks to CCAMPIS, a grant funded program, eligible #BC students have an opportunity to complete their degree without worrying about the spiraling cost of childcare.
For more info. Contact Shela Jones at sjones7@broward.edu or call 954-201-2500
This BC South Campus blog post is updated daily, so please check back for the latest updates, links, resources, tips, virtual events, tutoring events, Student Life events, opportunities, and more, to assist you in our remote and blended learning environment. Check out the upcoming dates and links below to meet with an advisor and get your student ID.
Upcoming Events
🚔 Stay Safe 🚨 Everbridge Download https://www.everbridge.com/products/mobile-apps/download/
Virtual Assistance and In-Person Resources
Tutoring Services are still done virtually.
Make a virtual tutoring appointment with tutors from the
Academic Success Center (ASC) today by visiting one of the following links ⬇️
South Campus and Partnership Centers: myWCO.com/ascsouth
Central Campus: myWCO.com/asccentral
North Campus: myWCO.com/ascnorth
• The computer labs have reopened at Central, North, and South campuses with limited staff, services, and hours. They are open Monday through Thursday as follows:
North Campus ASC – 10am to 2pm (954-201-2260)
Central Campus ASC – 9am to 1pm (954-201-6660)
South Campus ASC – 9am to 1pm (954-201-8909)
All tutoring, class visits, and orientations will continue remotely with the following hours:
Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 10pm
Friday from 7:30am to 5pm
Saturday from 9am to 6pm
Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Make a virtual tutoring appointment with tutors from the
Academic Success Center (ASC) on any campus, today by visiting one of the following links ⬇️
South Campus and Partnership Centers: myWCO.com/ascsouth
Central Campus: myWCO.com/asccentral
North Campus: myWCO.com/ascnorth
Language/Reading/MFL Lab
Read some of the positive experiences our lab tutors shared and be sure to sign up for a virtual session. This month the lab is focused on the SPN GUIDED PRACTICE sessions which provide an opportunity for you to work closely with a tutor and other students (8 in total) to understand your SPN1120 language skills.
Make an appointment via www.mywco.com/ascsouth. One on one appointments are also available too!
Print On Campus
🗣️ EAP students, do you need to print an Overview, a Model, or an assignment? When you are on campus, use the Broward College printing services in Building #72. Printing is as easy as one, two, three!
🎓 RAPID CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Today’s employers need workers with the skills and training to meet industry trends. Increasingly, workers must adopt lifelong learning strategies to keep up with changes in technology, health care, transportation, business, education, and more. Through a partnership with the Florida Department of Education, we offer an exciting opportunity to help you enroll in an in-demand, high-quality workforce program, move quickly, and gain the critical skills needed in essential and emerging careers. Our Rapid Credential programs will help you get there. ALL PROGRAM FEES ARE COVERED BY GRANT FUNDS $0 tuition | $0 fees or costs. www.broward.edu/rapid-credentials/index.html
🎓 RAPID CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Join the Next Level Webinar below
https://broward-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9eRseoAURpOJXgmzJDXHWA
Broward🆙
When likeminded people with a passion for education, the arts, and social justice unite, magic happens.
Check out what Broward Up can offer you. Click here for the latest certificate offerings
🇺🇲 Veterans Services
Join the veteran student community at Broward College.
Peer Leaders
Attention #Seahawks! Peer Leaders are available to mentor and support you during your academic journey. They are students who’ve “been there, done that” and possess leadership and mentoring skills that will help you achieve your academic goals.
Connect with a Peer Mentor today! www.bit.ly/bcmentoring1
Zoom for Student and other Resources
If you’ve had trouble connecting on zoom, here is a quick “How To” to get you online and Zooming 💨
🏳️🌈 BCPride Opportunities and Resources
Broward College LBGTQ+ students are invited to participate in a virtual support group led by professional mental health providers. Students must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled.
Go to hendersonbh.org/t-student-counseling-services/broward/ or
Questions? Call us: 954-424-6916
BCPride Scholarships
🏳️🌈 Broward College Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) has scholarship opportunities for you.
One Great Club! Two Great Scholarships!
Fill out an application at broward.edu/pride
🏳️🌈 Spring Pride: Social Info Session Thursday | April 1, 2021 | 2:30–3 pm
Register in advance for this webinar: bit.ly/3bwh8t7 | Meeting ID: 979 8320 8092
Resources at your fingertips 👇 🖖
Check out all the quick links and FAQ on the student resources page.
Head over to https://students.broward.edu/ on our Broward.edu site
ACADEMIC RESOURCES LINKS
ASC and Library Websites:
www.broward.edu/asc www.broward.edu/library
ASC tutoring appointments via WCOnline: www.myWCO.com/ascsouth www.myWCO.com/asccentral www.myWCO.com/ascnorth
College Library Services:
https://libguides.broward.edu/librarian_chat https://bconline.broward.edu/shared/Library/libraryresources.html? http://www.broward.edu/studentresources/library/Pages/default.aspx
ASC & Library Contact Information:
ASCSouth@broward.edu ASCCentral@broward.edu ASCNorth@broward.edu Library@broward.edu
ASC tutors available on WCOnline:
South Campus and Partnership Centers: myWCO.com/ascsouth
North Campus: myWCO.com/ascnorth
Central Campus: myWCO.com/asccentral
Library Links for flyer below ⬇️
https://libguides.broward.edu/socialjustice
https://broward.libwizard.com/f/RSVP_Decision_2020
https://libguides.broward.edu/informationliteracy
https://broward.libcal.com/appointments
https://libguides.broward.edu/librarian_chat
📩 YOU GOT MAIL 📧
Remember, BC email is NOT the same as your D2L email.
1️⃣ Log in to broward.onelogin.com
2️⃣ Click on: Outlook
3️⃣ Log in: username@mail.broward.edu
🤚 👉 If you have any questions, contact: HELPDESK.BROWARD.EDU
Transfer Services
We love that you started your journey with us, but we also want to support you into the future. Check out the Transfer Services web page broward.edu/transfer and sign up for their upcoming events.
Be Safe On Campus 😷 TAKE THE PLEDGE
Are you returning to campus? Take the Pledge and check out essential resources to help you get started.
Seahawk Outreach Services 🆘 💞
This week’s drive-through food and essentials distribution will take place on
Thursday, February 11th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. There are still spots available for students to sign up. Please encourage your students to sign up and take advantage of this program.
As a reminder, students can sign up by going to the Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS) webpage. Once there, they can click on the “Food & Essentials Distribution/Seahawk Marketplace” button and then click on the button to fill out the request. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS) assist students in distress, who may be experiencing extenuating circumstances outside of the classroom that threatens their ability to successfully enter and/or complete college. If the students have any questions, please contact (SOS) via email sos@broward.edu.
IN NEED OF A FACE MASK FOR CAMPUS? 😷
🆘 Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS) assist students in distress, who may be experiencing extenuating circumstances outside of the classroom that threatens their ability to successfully enter and/or complete college. If the students have any questions, please contact (SOS) via email sos@broward.edu.
Broward College has partnered with Lyft for the new initiative Broward College Lyft Ride Program! This program is aimed at assisting students who are experiencing transportation challenges. Students can ride for free* as long as their ride either begins or ends at a Broward College campus or center.
Eligibility Criteria
·Student must be currently enrolled or have taken classes in the past two semesters
Eligible Ride Locations
Ride credits can only be used if the ride begins or ends at one of the following approved locations:
·North Campus ·Central Campus ·South Campus ·WHC/Downtown Center
Special Circumstances
·If a student would like to request a Broward College Lyft Ride to a location other than a Broward College campus or center, please encourage them to still complete the form and an S.O.S. staff member will contact the student to discuss the request and determine eligibility.
Apply by going to www.broward.edu/sos and clicking on Lyft Program
Additional Information
Full program description, application, and useful Q&A can be found at www.broward.edu/Lyft
If you have any questions or concern, contact SOS at sos@broward.edu or 954-201-4SOS
Dive into a skill-based curriculum taught by industry experts and earn a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Flexible classes, affordable tuition, and dedicated scholarship funds available.
Thanks to the FIU Connect4Success partnership, you’ll be able to start at Broward College and seamlessly finish your education at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ZNTt0P
Quick Links
We borrowed this helpful resource list from one of our fav local schools, the Stranahan Dragons Click here to see the list and a helpful link from News Local 10. Please share with people in our community that need a helping hand. #SeahawksPersist
Do you have a suggestion for the blog? Do you have an event you would like to see here? Post a comment and let us know.
Follow us on social media @BCSouthCampus so that you know all about the amazing resources and fascinating events happening on #BCSouth
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Archive Events
The Teacher Education program would like to personally invite you and your colleagues to join us for Broward College’s engaging presentation about Teaching in the 21st century, and learn how to become an Early Childhood Teacher or K-12 Teacher.
Please feel free to invite your colleagues and parents who might want to learn more about becoming an Early Childhood Teacher or K-12 Teacher.
Date and Time: March 18th from 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Virtual – Zoom Link RSVP click here
Does COVID-19 have you stressed? Join Student Life and Henderson Behavioral Health for a workshop.
Link: https://broward-edu.zoom.us/j/95982079957
Fabulous Faculty Friday
Congrats to Dr. Billy Jones for his feature interview in @shoutoutmiamiofficial lifestyle website. Check out the interview on ShoutOut Miami. #FabulousFacultyFriday
We also want to recognize Dean Turpel and the entire nursing faculty and staff for preparing our nurses for the front lines. Our ASN students are making history, administering the Covid-19 #vaccine at several locations in Broward County as a part of efforts undertaken by our clinical affiliates. In addition to administering the vaccine, several are setting an example by getting vaccinated, too. We are so proud that our BC nursing students are making this impact on our own community! Scroll down for links to Dean Turpel’s blog and podcast ⤵️
Go Nursing Seahawks!
Social Justice Begins Here
Please join the AHCD pathway on March 25th from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM for our webinar . A panel of thoughtful experts will discuss how attendees can get involved and be part of the positive change America needs.
This webinar is the last in our four-part series, We Are One: Coming Together for Social Justice. Each webinar aimed to raise awareness and empower the college community to become agents of change.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://broward-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NYmZhlcgTmih_jvCQGyyGw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing. To get PD credit please register in Mylearning search for DVI056 – Social Justice Begins Here (We Are One – Coming Together for Social Justice Workshop.)
A Humanities Research Workshop for Students
On Saturday, March 27 at 9.30am Professor Diraviam is co-hosting an online GKA Research
Day about the artwork of Tom DiSalvo. We will meet on Zoom and work through Google Sheet. You can find more information here: https://dhworkshops.hcommons.org Zoom info: Meeting ID: 814 9569 0316 Passcode: A2c1ZT
MFLA 2021
Get Ready for MFLA (Music, Film, Literature, and Art) Festival. Click here for the official page (March 9 – 19) click here for the direct registration. This year’s MFLA theme is Amidst the Chaos: Rise Up & Move Forward. The events are designed to expose you to the Arts & Letters as well as other interdisciplinary collaborations. Check your Broward College email accounts or D2L for the full MFLA schedule, details, zoom links and more. Please visit the official MFLA page at Broward.edu/festivalmfla
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