Campus Connect: Spring 2024

CAMPUS CONNECT

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SPRING 2024

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PG 1: ANoteFromthe StudentSuccessCenter

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NavigatingBayPathUniversityWiththe ProfessionalUGAdvisingCenter

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ImportantRemindersfromStudent FinancialServices

CelebratingMilestoneswith AccessibilityServices

GettingtoKnowtheHatchLibrary

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AllYouNeedtoKnowabouttheSullivan CareerandLifePlanningCenter UpcomingHealth&WellnessEvents

PG 5: Fall2023StudentSuccessSpotlight Winners

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Spring2024StudentSuccessSpotlight Winners

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Spring2024AlumniSuccessSpotlight

ANOTEFROMTHE STUDENTSUCCESSCENTER

Our center is here to provide support and resources that empowers undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional success Through personalized guidance, innovative services, and a collaborative community, the Student Success Center cultivates a campus culture of continuous learning, resilience, and holistic development Our mission is to equip all Bay Pathstudentswiththeskills,knowledge,andconfidencetoexcelin theireducationaljourneyandbeyond.

In the SSC, we will facilitate collaboration between student support officesoncampustomoreeffectivelyengageandsupportstudentsin both the on-ground and online environments. By leveraging technology, data, and analytics we are able to anticipate student’s needs,andensurethatwehavethemosteffectivesupportservicesin place in order to maximize student success. Support services will be integrated holistically into a student’s academic journey through systematiccommunicationsandtouchpointsthroughouttheirtimeas aBayPathstudent.

TheStudentSuccessCenterwillserveastheprimarystakeholderto deliverthefollowingservices: conductplannedcommunicationoutreachtoallpopulations; designanddeliveraunifiedpeermentoringprogram; conductre-enrollmentcampaignstoallpopulations; manageandtriageUniversityalertsforallpopulations; managemidtermoutreachforallpopulations; establishavirtualone-stopcenterinBPUCommunity; provideongoingupdatesabouttheSSCinitiativesandstudent successtothecommunity.

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NAVIGATINGBAYPATHUNIVERSITYWITH

THEPROFESSIONALUNDERGRADUATEADVISINGCENTER

Embarking on your college journey as an undergraduate student at Bay Path University is an exciting adventure, andourAdvisingCenteriscommittedtosupportingyouandaidinginyoursuccessfromdayonetograduation. Our comprehensive advising model offers personalized support that goes beyond academic guidance, providing youwiththetoolsandresourcesneededforasuccessfulandfulfillinguniversityexperience

QUICK LINKS:

MeettheBayPathAdvisingTeam!

BayPathAcademicCalendars

BPUSchedulePlanner

ProfessionalGuidancefromStarttoFinish:

AtBayPath,you'llbepairedwithadedicatedAcademicAdvisor&SuccessCoachwhowillbewithyouthroughout your entire college journey. This professional guide serves as your primary point of contact, providing support in variousareasincludingchangingmajors,declaringminorsandcertificates,understandingyouracademicstanding status, taking a leave from the university, seeking external credit pre-approvals, planning for graduate programs, andforassistancewithacademicformsubmissions

RegistrationMadeSimple:

Planning your course schedule can be a daunting task, but with our support, it becomes a breeze. We provide course suggestions for upcoming sessions/semesters, assist with self-registration on the Portal, and review and approve your course schedule each semester Our advisors are available to discuss adding, dropping, or withdrawingfromacourse,providingtheguidanceneededforasuccessfulacademicjourney

RequiredAdvisingSessions:

Tofurtherenhanceyourexperience,theAdvisingteamhasimplementedmandatorystudentandadvisorsessions forallnewandexistingstudents Theseflexible30-minutemeetingsofferageneralacademiccheck-in,discussions aboutyourgraduationtimeline,recommendationsforupcomingcourseregistration,referralstocampusresources, and a platform to address any questions you may have. While at least one meeting is required per semester, studentsareencouragedtoreachoutandmeetwiththeiradvisorasoftenasneeded.

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IMPORTANTREMINDERSFROM STUDENTFINANCIALSERVICES

The2024-2025FAFSAapplicationisnowavailableonline at studentaid.gov. Students and families needing assistance completing the FAFSA application may schedule an appointment with Student Financial Services Fall 2024 financial aid award notifications for currentstudentswillbeavailableinearlyJune

StudentFinancialServicesishostingaseriesofwebinars andoncampuseventsforfinancialwellness.Pleasebe suretocheckyourBPUemailwiththedatesandtimes forthefollowingevents:

February-Housing&Transportation

March-FederalStudentLoanRepayment

April-BPU&BeyondFinancialEducationFair

ContactSFSat:

Email:sfs@baypath.edu

Phone:413-565-1256or800-782-7284ext.1256

CELEBRATINGMILESTONESWITH ACCESSIBILITYSERVICES

Accessibility Services is celebrating a significant milestoneaswerecentlyunveiledournewtestingcenter in Blake 110! Located next door to our main office, this dedicatedspacemarksacrucialstepinsupportingboth ourstudentsandfaculty

With its spacious layout, Blake 110 offers students a welcoming and accessible environment for those utilizing testing accommodations. With numerous testing carrels and ample table space, this area will ensure that every student has the access they need to demonstratetheirknowledgeandskills.

GETTINGTOKNOW THEHATCHLIBRARY

Hatch Learning Commons librarians provide comprehensive support, assisting students in finding articles, developing effective search strategies, and utilizing databases for research, with options for inperson, virtual, or chat meetings during evenings and weekends.Freeinterlibraryloanservicesexpediteaccess to articles and books not in our collection We offer course textbooks on reserve, and many books in ebook format, saving students money Dr Shannon Compton supportsresearchneedsattheRyanCenteronourEast Longmeadowcampus.

Hatch Learning Commons supports Bay Path’s Core Valueswithcuratedresourceslike:

Inclusion Hub: Celebrating contributions of Black, LatinX, AAPI, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities, offering literature, music, film/TV, podcasts, and onlineresources Visitheretolearnmore!

Life Skills Collection: Aids college transition with resources on financial literacy, nutrition, social skills, time management, and "adulting," catering to diverse needs. Partnerships with Aramark and the FinancialAidOfficehelptoenhancethataccessibility forourstudents

Mindfulness Collection: Promotes healthy coping skills and resiliency through mindfulness, meditation, andstressreductionpractices.

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SPRING 2024

ALLYOUNEEDTOKNOWABOUT THESULLIVANCAREERANDLIFE PLANNINGCENTER

WHOTHEYARE:TheSCLPisateamofcoaches,mentors, andeducatorswhoworkcollaborativelytoempower studentswiththeskillsneededforcareerreadinessand careeradvancement

WHATTHEYDO:TheSCLPprovidesstudentsatalllevels ofstudywithopportunitiestogaintheskillsneededto accesstheirvisionsofapurposefulprofessionallife.They host1:1coachingsessions,webinars,aswellas networkingevents.

WHERETOFINDTHEM:TheSullivanCareerandLife PlanningCenterislocatedonthebottomlevelofthe BlakeStudentCommonsforin-personvisits.Forgreater accessibility,theyhostvirtualcareercoachingsessions andeventsonline.

WHYTHEYDOIT:ThegoaloftheSCLPistoempower studentstotranslatewhattheyarelearningintheir coursestotheworkforce Theyhopetoguidethemas theydefineandexplorecareeroptionsandsupportthem astheypreparetolaunchoradvancetheircareers

OFFICEHOURS:Studentsfirstmeetwithacareercoach uponenrollmentatBayPath Check-insare recommendedeverysemestertoupdateresumesand explorenewcareeropportunities.VisitonlineorinpersonMondaythroughFridayfrom8:30a.m.to5:00 p.m.,andbyappointment.

TOLEARNMORE:FindtheSCLPwebsiteHERE!Tomakean appointmentwithaprofessionalcareercoach,sendan emailtocareers@baypath.eduorclickHEREfortheoffice Calendlylink.

UPCOMINGHEALTH&WELLNESS EVENTS

DanceYourStressAwaySilentHeadphoneParty SponsoredbyStudentEngagement &Counseling Center

April4,2024|8:00PM-10:00PM|BlakeDiningHall

GetreadytoDanceYourStressAwayatourSilent HeadphoneParty!WithfreeentryandaliveDJspinning thetunes,letlooseandgrooveyourworriesawayina one-of-a-kindsilentdiscoexperience.

FreshCheckDay

April10,2024|12:00PM-2:30PM

FreshCheckDayisback,biggerandbetterthanever! JoinusonWednesday,April10,2024,from12:00PMto 2:30PMforamentalhealthcheck-inextravaganza Our interactiveboothsarebrimmingwithfreefood,exciting prizes,andinvaluableresourcesthatwillhelpkeepyour mentalhealthincheck

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STUDENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT WINNERS

FALL 2023

MABELBARNESYANKEY Doctoral Student

Major: Occupational Therapy & Mental Health

Future Aspirations: Establish myself as a consultant providing specialized training in occupational therapy and mental health to foster professional growth and advancement within my field.

Nominated By: Dr. Rae Ann Smith, Assistant Professor, for her OTD Capstone project where she developed, and continues to support, an outpatient occupational therapy substance use and wellness program in the Ashanti region of Ghana.

PATRICIAGRANDFIELD

TAWC Undergraduate Student

Major: Psychology

Future Aspirations: Establish a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by trauma by offering resources and tools to facilitate their healing and growth.

Nominated By: Michelle McGrath, Senior Program Director, TAWC Psychology, and Dr. Adriane Mayda, Senior Lead Faculty, TAWC Psychology for being an exemplary student and being relentless in the pursuit of excellence despite facing many significant personal hardships and challenges.

ALEXAESTRADA-CACERES

Traditional Undergraduate Student

Major: Early Childhood Education

FutureAspirations: Pursue a Master’s Degree with interest in becoming a reading specialist with specialization in children’s literature and media.

NominatedBy:Dr. Jennifer Stratton, Program Director of Traditional Undergraduate Education, for consistently displaying empathy and engagement, and for her honor’s thesis work focused on the analysis of the representation of the Latine community in children’s media.

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STUDENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT WINNERS

SPRING 2024

SARAHTAWDROUS Doctoral Student

Major: Occupational Therapy

FutureAspirations: To run my own pediatric nonprofit mobile clinic throughout other countries, especially in Africa and the Middle East.

NominatedBy:

Nominated by Professor Rae Ann Smith for her exemplary commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging demonstrated through community service, particularly in developing a culturally sensitive autism education program for underserved communities

ALEXANDRIARICHARD

TAWC Undergraduate Student

Major: Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Future Aspirations: To pursue a career in digital forensics investigation, whether within the FBI or in organizations dedicated to combating crimes against children

Nominated By: Amy Porter, Career Coach, for her outstanding representation as a non-traditional student, woman of color, woman in STEM, and mentor. Additionally, nominated by Dr. Douglas Keevers, Academic Program Director, for her exceptional contributions to cybersecurity initiatives and team leadership, as well as her demonstration of academic excellence and unwavering dedication to WiCyS.

ALLANAH(OLLIE)LONG

TraditionalUndergraduateStudent

Major:Justice&ForensicStudies

FutureAspirations:Toattendlawschoolandlearnmoreaboutpsychologyand howtousemyvoiceformyselfandothers.

NominatedBy:MelissaWelch,SeniorCreativeDirector,fordemonstrating exceptionalleadershipinDEIBinitiatives,fearlesslychampioningauthentic representationandfosteringchallengingconversations,whileactively participatingintheExecutiveDirectorsearchprocess.

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ALUMNI SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

SPRING 2024

SARA BUSHEY 2018 TAWC Graduate

Sara Bushey, a 2018 graduate of the BA in Leadership and Organizational Studies degree program, currently serves as a U.S. Foreign Service Diplomat for the Department of State. She is an Office Management Specialist and works at embassies throughout the world to aid in improved collaboration on U.S. foreign policy, human rights, and geopolitical priorities. Sara shared that, “the skills and knowledge gained through my degree program at Bay Path afforded me the opportunity for career advancement, and allowed me to further highlight my professional skills and contribute in bigger, more significant ways.”

One of the most notable projects to date that Sara played an instrumental role in coordinating and executing was Operation Allies Welcome, where her embassy served as a critical stop for at-risk Afghan civilians who were evacuated during the final weeks of the War in Afghanistan. Sara was on the front line, greeting Afghan civilians as they deplaned at the military base, directing efforts to process and care for these men, women, and children, then saw them off to their next stop on their journey to America.

Bay Path is fortunate to have played a small role in Sara’s success, and we are proud that her degree has opened many doors and given her a bigger platform on which to shine!

DoyouknowaBayPathUniversityalumwho deservesrecognition?Sendallnominations tostudentsuccess@baypath.edufora chancetobefeaturedinthenextedition!