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November 16, 2023

Five BMCC Students Named Kaplan Educational Foundation Leadership Scholars
Five BMCC students—more than any other community college in New York—have been named to the 2023/2024 cohort of Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) Leadership scholars. The students (pictured above, L-R) include Business Administration major Barbara Abreu Bicelis, Ethnic and Race Studies major Joely Castillo, Computer Science major Anthony Chimbay, Liberal Arts major Shayla Rose Jimenez and Psychology major Genesis Torres. Established in 2006, the Kaplan Leadership Program helps historically underrepresented community college students complete their associate degree and successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree at the nation’s most highly selective schools.

STEM Professionals Share Insight Into Career Paths at Student Event
The Office of Research in collaboration with UMLA, Conexiones and other campus groups held a Young Professionals STEM Gala on November 14 in Richard Harris Terrace. STEM professionals from a wide variety of job fields spoke to the students about career paths as well as their current work. See photo gallery.

Students Brainstorm Project Ideas at Participatory Budgeting Event
More than 40 BMCC students spent the early evening hours of November 15 at Fiterman Hall brainstorming ideas for projects in their community that could be eligible for funding through the city’s $5 million participatory budgeting process. Ideas generated during the early phases will be developed into ballot proposals, which will be voted on by residents in each borough. Winning projects will be implemented starting in July of 2024. The BMCC event was held in partnership with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission. New York City residents have until November 19 to submit ideas online. For more information contact Doug Israel, Director of Government and Community Affairs at disrael@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC Hosts 2023 National Apprenticeship Week NYC Brief
President Anthony E. Munroe welcomed the National Apprenticeship Week NYC Brief event to BMCC on November 15 at Fiterman Hall. Sponsored by the New York Jobs CEO Council, the event celebrated National Apprenticeship Week and the companies who participate in paid apprenticeship programs. Employers, intermediaries and representatives from the City of New York, CUNY and other organizations attended the event and learned more about apprenticeship models within companies. In addition to President Munroe, guest speakers included Jeff Gallimore, Chief Operations Officer, Zurich U.S. Commercial Insurance; Karrin Wilks (BMCC Interim President, 2018-2020), Chief Learning Officer, New York Jobs CEO Council; Kristen Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council; and Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development. BMCC Business department Chair Mahatapa Palit participated in a panel focused on apprenticeships through public-private partnerships. In January 2023, Mayor Eric L. Adams announced the goal of connecting 30,000 New Yorkers to apprenticeships by 2030. Find out more about internship and apprenticeship opportunities through the BMCC Office of Internships and Experiential Learning. See photo gallery.

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Announcements

Save the Date: CUNY TUESDAY, November 28
Let November 28 be the day you invest in a BMCC student's future. Leaders Start Here! For more information on how to support BMCC students, the future leaders in today's growing industries, contact advancement@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8020.

College Community Invited to Attend AcMo 2.0 Initiative Town Hall
Academic Affairs will host a college-wide Academic Momentum Campaign (AcMo 2.0) town hall meeting on November 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. in 199 Chambers Street, Room N-451. BMCC community members are encouraged to attend and learn about the various initiatives that BMCC is developing and implementing to improve our students’ success towards graduation completion and transfer. Time will be set aside at the end of the presentation for questions and answers. The event will be live-streamed as well.

Complimentary Tickets Available to Watch Night for BMCC Community Members
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is offering complimentary tickets to Watch Night’s remaining performances on November 17 and 18. Contact jenna.chrisphonte@pacnyc.org with a preferred date and time. Watch Night is a PAC NYC World Premiere from the acclaimed artistic team of Tony Award®-winning choreographer / dancer / director / writer Bill T. Jones (Fela!, Spring Awakening), poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph (We Shall Not Be Moved), composer Tamar-kali (Mudbound) and dramaturg Lauren Whitehead (Between the World and Me: Onstage at the Apollo). Watch Night fuses melodies rooted in spirituals, percussive breath and fiery opera with the urgency of slam poetry and Bill T. Jones’ dynamic staging to create an exploration of justice and forgiveness in the face of deadly rage.

Trainings on “Understanding Muslim Experiences and Combating Anti-Muslim Bias” and “Understanding Jewish Experiences and Antisemitism”: Virtual Sessions offered November 17 and November 28
The Office of Compliance and Diversity invites BMCC students, faculty and staff to attend two trainings presented by the New York City Commission on Human Rights.

A virtual session of “Understanding Muslim Experiences and Combating Anti-Muslim Bias” will be offered on November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A virtual session of “Understanding Jewish Experiences and Antisemitism” will be offered on November 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The workshops will also elaborate on protections for Muslim and Jewish New Yorkers against discrimination under the City Human Rights Law. Please fill out this form to register for the trainings.

Visit The Clothesline Project, a Visual Display of Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, through Dec. 2
Stop by the 3rd-floor hallway gallery near Room S-343 at 199 Chambers through December 2 to view The Clothesline Project, a visual display that raises awareness of gender-based violence. Each shirt is made by a survivor of violence or by someone who has lost a loved one to violence. If you or a loved one is impacted by domestic violence, you can access support through the Women’s Resource Center (WRC), Room S-340 at 199 Chambers Street, (212) 220-8166, and staff can connect you with on- and off-campus resources. The BMCC Counseling Center, Room S-343 at 199 Chambers Street, (212) 220-8140, also supports students who experience gender-based violence—which includes sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking.

Winter Immersion Program Begins in January
This winter, BMCC will offer several free programs to help eligible students complete their basic skills requirements prior to the start of the spring 2024 semester. Interested students can find out more at the program’s website.

Enrollment

Join us at the Admissions Fall Open House - November 30
The Admissions staff is calling all future BMCC Panthers to step onto the main campus of 199 Chambers Street for a college experience at the Fall Open House on November 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Prospective students and their families are welcome for a night full of activities, including a tour of our vibrant campus, information about financial resources and support programs, and a chance to chat with our dynamic faculty to explore possible major and career options. Faculty are invited to participate in the open house. This is a great opportunity to highlight your academic program and generate interest for enrollment. For more info, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265 or admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu. Learn more.

Winter/Spring 2024 Advisement and Registration is Open
Students rely on faculty and staff for support and information about the next steps in their education. Please encourage students to talk to their advisor to discuss their academic progress and registration. Things to know: All students must meet with their advisor before registering. Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a Panther Station Specialist on Zoom. When choosing classes on CUNYfirst, students should pay close attention to the class meeting mode (in-person, online or hybrid), as well as the class session (15, 8 or 7 weeks). For more information, visit the Registration page or contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Experience BMCC: RSVP for In-Person or Virtual Tour
We invite prospective students and their families to experience the BMCC campus firsthand by attending our in-person and virtual campus tours. Students will have the opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art facilities, learn about our diverse community and program offerings, as well as gain valuable insights into student life. For more info, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265 or admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu. Reserve your spot today!

Human Resources

College Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
The College will be closed on November 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving
holiday. Both holidays will be excused without charge, for Instructional Staff in
Non-Teaching functions, Civil Service: Clerical, Administrative, Professional, Custodial,
Stores-Stock, [Campus Security excused without charge subject to essential scheduling],
and Career and Salary Plan Titles. Hourly employees will be paid based on time worked only. Please note; Section 220 employees will be excused without charge on November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday consistent with the negotiated Holiday Schedule.

Gender-Based Violence Training Joins ESPARC and WVP Mandated Trainings

The state- and CUNY-mandated Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) and Workplace Violence Prevention Training (WVP) are available for the 2023-2024 academic year. All part-time employees, including adjuncts, must complete both trainings by the end of the current semester. Full-time employees have until May 31 to complete the trainings.
The state- and CUNY-mandated Gender Based Violence Training (GBVT) is required for HR professionals and managers with at least one direct report. Full-time employees notified by email about GBVT must complete it by May 31; part-time employees who are contacted have until the end of the current semester.

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