STUDENT AFFAIRS AT BROWARD COLLEGE An Overview Presented by Barbara J. Rodriguez, Ph.D. In collaboration with Adam Derosa, James Evans, Kaleen Martinez, Jeff Nasse, Ph.D. 6 th Annual Broward College Latin American Conference
Student Affairs Departments Academic Success Center Admissions Advisement Career Center Financial Aid Recruitment Student Life Testing
Academic Success Centers (ASC) Provides comprehensive learning assistance and academic support services to achieve student success 7 Academic Success Centers across the Florida campuses and centers 22,401* students visited BC ASC’s 201,686 times in the Fall 2014 term * Unduplicated headcount
ASC Services Academic Support Labs Class Visitations and Orientations Structured Learning Assistance Programs Multimedia Services Early Alert Support E-Testing Centers Instructional Technologists Laptop/Tablet/Calculator Checkout Technology Centers Smarthinking.com Textbooks on reserve Tutoring in all major subject areas
Advisement: New Student Orientation Mandatory for First Time in College (FTIC) Students, which includes: Academic Expectations Student Rights and Responsibilities Overview of Student Resources Career Exploration (FOCUS) Financial Aid Advising and Registration Campus Tour
Advisement: New Student Orientation Academic Expectations Syllabus, attendance, communication with faculty Student Rights and Responsibilities FERPA, code of conduct, complaint process, grade appeals Student Resources Tutoring, peer mentoring, Smarthinking, Student Life Advising and Registration Pre-advised for two semesters and registers for classes
Advisement Mandatory Educational Plan Required during first term Academic Advisor: Assists students with the process of matching their interests and abilities with a career and major Assists students with selecting correct courses for desired career pathway Monitors students’ progress and course completion to assist with graduation
Career Center FOCUS Self-Assessment Advisor uses results during advising sessions. Career Centers use results to advise students on career opportunities. Career Counseling Job Preparation and job search strategies Resume writing Mock interviews Internship Program
Student Life Athletics Competitive (NJCAA, Men & Women teams) Intramural sports Clubs and Organizations Student Government Association (SGA) Academic Career-Oriented Cultural Social Fitness Centers Student Activity Center Pinball Foosball Video game systems
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