CCBC's Student Newsletter March 2016
Issue 7
TITAN TALK
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Titan top story CCBC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM RANKED #1 IN PENNSYLVANIA! Nursing experts at PracticalNursing.org ranked the Community College of Beaver County Practical Nursing (PN) program the #1 Program in Pennsylvania in 2015. The organization reviewed the results of the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) over the past 5 years to determine how well a school is preparing students for a career as a practical nurse. For nine out of the last ten years, CCBC has boasted an NCLEX-PN pass-rate of 100%.
Policy on Nondiscrimination Community College of Beaver County does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran’s status, age, or national origin. Inquiries may be directed to CCBC’s Title IX Coordinator, VP Human Resources, One Campus Drive, Monaca PA, 15061, 724-480-3379 or Section 504 Coordinator, Dean of Student Services & Enrollment, One Campus Drive, Monaca PA, 15061, 724-480-3423.
campus Shoutouts PHOTO OF THE MONTH Student Government Association members representing CCBC at the University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Leadership Summit. (Elizabeth David, Senator; Albany Kyle, President; Danielle Tate, member; Steve Doutt, Treasurer)
Thank you to all who donated or volunteered at the MultiCultural club’s American Red Cross blood drive.
ID SCHEDULE (ALSO ON MYCCBC) SPRING ’15-16 Monday, January 4th, 2016-Friday, January 8th, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday - 4:30pm-6pm Monday, April 18th, 2016 – Friday, April 22nd, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm
SUMMER ’15-16 Monday, May 9TH, 2016- Friday, May 13TH, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm Monday, June 20th, 2016 – Friday, June 24th, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm
FALL ’16-‘17 Monday, August 15TH, 2016- Friday, August 19th, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm Monday, August 22nd, 2016- Friday, August 26th, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm Monday, November 28th, 2016- Friday, December 2nd, 2016 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-11am, 2:30pm-4pm Evening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm *all other hours should be scheduled by personal appointment with Fran, call at 724/ 480-3462
Calendar OF EVENTS SPRING 2016 INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE Fierce Funk Begins Jan. 19th Tuesdays Noon AEC SouLift Begins Jan. 20th Wed/Thurs 1:00 AEC Walk & Talk
Begins Jan. 25th
Mon/Thurs
Noon AEC
Soccer Begins Jan. 26th Tues/Wed 2:00 AEC Basketball Begins Feb 2nd Tues/Wed 2:00 AEC Floor Hockey Begins Feb 16th Tues/Wed 2:00 AEC Corn Hole Begins March 1st Tues/Wed 2:00 AEC
BOWLING AT SHEFFIELD LANES CCBC students, faculty, and staff with valid CCBC ID will get two free games of bowling per night. Family and Friends can play at a discounted rate. You will need to call ahead for lane availability at 724-375-5080. This does not include shoe rental.
PIRATES VS. BREWERS APRIL 16 Free Pirates hat and fireworks $22 due at time of sign-up (20 tickets available) 7:05 P.M. GAME Bus leaves AEC parking lot at 5:45 p.m. 10:45 p.m. estimated departure from PNC Park. Sign up in the Student Activities office, SSC1102, by April 8.
Sheffield Lanes is located at 818 Raccoon Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001 March 7-11, 2016
Spring Break – No classes
March 16, 2016 SGA meeting 12:30-1:30, SSC Conference Room March 23, 2016 SGA meeting 12:30-1:30, SSC Conference Room March 25-26, 2016 Easter Break - No classes Apr 4-7, 2016 SGA officer nominations Aspiring SGA officer Q&A, sga@ccbc.edu, SGA office SCC1102C
career corner CAREER SERVICES CENTER Located in the Student Services Center Building – Upper Level Hours: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Or call to schedule an appointment Erica Fox – 724-480-3413 Anne Farls – 724-480-3412
CHECK OUT OUR JOB POSTINGS BULLETIN BOARDS LOCATIONS: • Career Services • Across from CCBC Bookstore • Across from President’s Office • Learning Resources Center Lower Level
Scholarships for Your Non-Traditional Situation Going for the First Time or Coming Back? Non-traditional students fall outside of the preconceived norms for collegebound students. General wisdom has it that high school graduates who wish to pursue a college education do so directly after graduation, completing a seamless transition into post-secondary education. But there are many paths to higher education, and they do not all conform to the same map. Many students choose to postpone college, or move directly into the workforce bypassing a university education altogether. It is only later that they decide to pursue a higher education, either to improve their professional opportunities, or to expand their general knowledge. Still other students may have had their college careers interrupted, either by growing families or financial difficulties, and only later return to complete what they had started. Many non-traditional, or returning, students can feel left out of the scholarship equation. However, there are many scholarships and grants dedicated to helping the non-traditional student achieve his or her educational goals. These scholarships are funded by a variety of sources, including corporations, professional associations and colleges and universities. Non-traditional students, and returning students looking to finish an interrupted education, can find many lucrative scholarship opportunities specifically designed for their situation.
General Scholarships for Non-traditional Students More and more adult students are heading to college. The demands of a competitive marketplace have made a college education vital to advancement in many professions. These scholarships are supported by professional associations, universities and advocacy groups. The following examples of non-traditional scholarship opportunities will give both new, and returning, students an idea of what is available to those college-bound students who fit a different mold. • The American Legion Auxiliary Non-traditional Student Scholarship – An annual award of $1000 is available to members of the American Legion, the AL Auxiliary or the Sons of The American Legion. The scholarship is open to adult students who are headed to college for the first time, or are returning to complete an interrupted education. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited vocational school, or a two-year or four-year college. • The Walmart Associate Scholarship – Supported by the national retail chain, this scholarship provides encouragement and financial aid for Walmart employees who are looking to return to college to improve their career opportunities. The scholarship is open to all employees with a high school diploma or GED. Award amounts range from $500 to $1500 per degree course. Eligibility is determined by financial need.
• The Association for Non-traditional Students in Higher Education – ANTSHE is dedicated to the support and encouragement of adult students who are pursuing their degrees in higher education. The association administers three scholarship programs, the Marius “Gabe” Degabriel Scholarship, the Kazimour Scholarship and the Contributors Scholarship. Award amounts vary, depending on course of studies, academic achievement and financial need. • The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program – The Bernard Osher Foundation provides scholarships for returning students whose college education has been interrupted for a minimum of five years. Applicants must be between the ages of 25 – 50, and must be attending a cooperating college or university. Award amounts vary, and are determined by financial need. • The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship – The ASIST program is supported by Executive Women International, and is available to all adult learners who are returning to college for educational training to improve their career opportunities. Applicants may be single parents, displaced homemakers, or individuals entering the workforce for the first time. 150 scholarships are awarded annually, ranging from $1000 – $2500.
• The Denny’s Single Parent Student Scholarship is designed to support the college ambitions of Denny’s employees with an Hispanic background. The scholarship is open to all employees of the food chain, regardless of age, who are single a parents. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts range from $500 to $1500. • The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship provides scholarship assistance to single parents attending college in the state of Arkansas. Award amounts are determined by financial need.
Scholarships for Women A large percentage of so-called non-traditional students are women. Many women put their college careers on hold, choosing the much more difficult task of raising a family. Often, as children grow and family conditions change, women make the decision to return to college. They may be preparing to enter the workforce for the first time, or are eager to advance their career through additional education and training. Many scholarships specifically target both traditional, and non-traditional, female students. These scholarship programs may be sponsored by professional associations, corporations or women’s advocacy groups.
Scholarships for Single Parents
The following examples will provide a brief overview of what may be available to non-traditional female students.
Single parents account for a large proportion of nontraditional students. In an effort to improve life for themselves and their children, single parents often return to college for specific educational training that will make them more valuable in a crowded workforce. Completing a college education gives single parents greater career opportunities, and consequently provides a more stable and secure home life for their families.
• The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program provides encouragement and financial support for survivors of spousal abuse. The object of the scholarship is to help survivors of abuse obtain the education they need to secure employment, independence and self sufficiency. Scholarships may be applied to state supported community universities, vocational schools or private colleges. Award amounts vary according to financial need.
Many professional associations, corporations and local governments sponsor scholarships for single parents who are heading to college as a way to improve the future prospects of their families.
• The Jeanette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund is dedicated to low income women 35 years of age, or older, who are working to secure meaningful careers and break the cycle of poverty. Named in honor of the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress, the scholarship helps low income women attain their educational goals. Award amounts vary, are based on financial need.
• The George Snow Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for single parents who are returning to college to complete courses that will move them forward in the workplace. These are regional scholarships available to students in the Palm Beach and Broward counties of Florida. Award amounts vary, depending on the student’s status, and the availability of funds. Students must be enrolled at a cooperating state college or university.
• The Linda Lael Miller Scholarship for Women is aimed at female students aged 25 years or older. The purpose of the scholarship is to help women obtain the education they need to succeed in a male dominated competitive marketplace. Special attention is given to single
parents, survivors of domestic violence and students with disabilities. $10,000 in annual scholarship awards are divided between the successful applicants. • Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for women who are returning to college to secure a professional degree. Applicants must have graduated high school, or earned their GED, no less than 10 years previous to applying for the award. Six $10,000, and 60 $1000, scholarships are awarded annually. • Possible Woman Foundation International supports five annual scholarships for women who are returning to school after an extended absence, with the intent of starting a new career or advancing in their current profession. Award amounts are supported by private donations, and are determined financial need, and by the availability of funds. These are only a few of the available scholarship programs designed to encourage and support the non-traditional student. As more and more adults are returning to college to improve their career opportunities, so more and more financial aid programs are being designed to address their needs. Non-traditional students are encouraged to contact the financial aid offices at the college of their choice for information on further scholarship programs which may be supported by their own college, university or technical school. Non-traditional students looking to fund their college education are also encouraged to consult our section on Grants for Non-traditional Students for more sources of financial aid.
To access links, go to: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/non-traditional.htm
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help is on the way! CCBC TUTOR CENTER JANUARY 11 THROUGH MAY 2, 2016 SCHEDULE 724-480-3438 *Tutor hours subject to change due to tutor availability. Tutor Name
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
ACCOUNTING
BOB MESSINA ACCOUNTING bob.messina@ccbc.edu
12 – 4
12 – 6
MATH
NANCY LIVITSKI MATH nancy.livitski@ccbc.edu
1 – 2:45 4:30 – 6
1 – 2:45 4:30 – 6
2:30 – 6
1–5
ENGLISH
RUTH GRASSEL ENGLISH – ACT 101 ruth.grassel@ccbc.edu JON DODD WRITING jon.dodd@ccbc.edu
1–5
1–5
1–5
9–3
9–3
9–3
SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY
SAMANTHA LEITAO SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY samantha.leitao@ccbc.edu
9–1 1:30 – 6
LEARNING LAB
RENIA STALA LAB TUTOR – ACT 101 renia.owens@ccbc.edu JACKIE KUSNIR LAB TUTOR jaclyn.kusnir@ccbc.edu Lab, Room 206
11 – 5
9:30 – 12 12:30 – 4
11 – 5
11 – 5
9:30 – 12 12:30 – 4
9:30 – 12 12:30 – 4
8–5
8–5
8–5
8–5
10 – 2
10 – 2
3–6
3-6
MAKEUP TESTING
Library, Tutor Center
Tuesdays, 5:00 to 5:30 p.m Open to CCBC Community & Beaver County Community CCBC Room 4011 - FOR BEGGINERS Be prepared to take off your shoes at the door, sit on the floor, if possible. If not chairs will be provided. Presented by Dr. Cynthia Marshall, Professor of English and Yoga. Interested CCBC Students, and Butler Buddhist Sangha, contact cynthia.marshall@ccbce.du for more information.
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