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Numbers Continue to Increase at Admissions Open House
More than 350 prospective students and their families (850+ total) attended the BMCC Fall 2023 Admissions Open House at 199 Chambers Street on November 30. The event included information sessions and tours of campus services and academic programs. Acting Associate Dean of Faculty Gail Fernandez and Director of Admissions and Outreach Lisa Kasper welcomed attendees who also watched a performance from the Theatre Department's Fall production. Finally, faculty from over 20 different academic programs engaged the students in interactive mini-lessons, allowing them to get a feel for what their future BMCC classes would be like. See photo gallery.

AcMo 2.0 Town Hall Presents Efforts Across Campus to Increase Graduation and Transfer Rates
On November 30, the BMCC community gathered at the main campus and followed a Livestream for the Academic Momentum 2.0 (AcMo 2.0) Town Hall. This CUNY-wide initiative seeks to improve undergraduate graduation rates over a three-year period. Updates during the town hall focused on the creation of an English 100.7 course for ESL students, the piloting of Jump Start in BMCC’s CUNY Start and ASAP programs, a continued increase in the recruitment of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) leaders or Supplemental Instructors (SI) for corequisite courses and more. Subcommittees gave updates on degree maps, credit accumulation, creating a foundation for timely transfer, improving Credit for Prior Learning transparency for military-affiliated students and other areas. Together, these efforts increase graduation and transfer rates at BMCC, building student success across every academic department. Watch the Town Hall.

Ethnic and Race Studies Professor Judith Anderson Named to Council of American Oversees Research Centers Faculty Development Seminar Ethnic and Race Studies Professor Judith Anderson was accepted into the Winter 2024 cohort of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Faculty Development Seminar in India titled "Exploring Urban Sustainability through India's Cities." The program is in collaboration with the American Institute of Indian Studies. The group of 14 Fellows will spend two weeks in Delhi, Lucknow and Jaipur learning about the "economic, cultural, social, and environmental pressures confronting them." This will be Prof. Anderson's second CAORC Fellowship having been a part of the Winter 2023 cohort in Senegal.

BMCC Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Campus Heroes
From spearheading initiatives to providing a welcoming class environment, many individuals across campus strengthen the queer community at BMCC.  Students, faculty and staff are welcome to nominate their BMCC LGBTQIA+ Campus Hero for a Summer 2024 video by emailing publicaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu. To learn more about LGBTQIA resources at BMCC, visit here. To learn more about the CUNY LGBTQI+ Hub, visit here.

Finance and Banking Club Hosts Domoni Impact Investments CEO for Year End Party
The BMCC Finance and Banking Club welcomed Domini Impact Investments CEO Carole Laible to its meeting and year-end party on December 6 at Fiterman Hall. Laible has more than 20 years of impact investing experience. The event also featured trivia games and a documentary film screening.

Announcements

Help Our Students Succeed: Share Information About the Learning Resource Center 
Let students know about free, in-person academic coaching and tutoring offered through the BMCC Learning Resource Center (LRC) at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-510. The LRC also offers computer lab hours so students can complete classwork on campus. Email lrc@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-1383 for more information.

BMCC Film Festival, December 10—All Are Invited 
The Cinema Arts Club will present its Fall 2023 BMCC Film Festival on December 10 at 6 p.m. in Theatre 2 at 199 Chambers Street. Admission to the festival is free and the event is open to the public. For more information, contact Media Arts and Technology Professor Tassos Rigopoulos at arigopoulos@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Get 25% Off at BMCC’s Farmer’s Fridge Vending Machines, Through December  
Throughout the month of December, BMCC community members can purchase healthy, fresh meal options at a 25% discount at BMCC’s Farmer’s Fridge vending machines located at 199 Chambers Street on the fourth floor, the Murray Building on the second floor and in the cafeteria at Fiterman Hall. The Farmer’s Fridge vending machine is temperature controlled and stocked with a wide variety of meals and snacks.

Cafeteria Closed for Winter Break
BMCC’s MBJ Cafeteria at 199 Chambers Street will be closed from December 22 to January 2. Upon opening on January 2, hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Holiday Safety Tips from Public Safety
The BMCC Office of Public Safety provides helpful safety tips to keep in mind for the holidays. Click here to learn more.

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.

Transitions and Transactions Conference April 5-6: Submit proposals by Jan. 15
BMCC’s English department invites faculty to submit paper and panel proposals for the seventh annual Transitions and Transactions conference scheduled for April 5-6, 2024.  The Transitions and Transactions conference is dedicated to helping community college teachers of literature excel as they share and expand ideas. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2024. For more information and submission information, visit the event’s web page.

Extreme Temperatures: Be Aware Winter begins December 21. Meanwhile, the temperature is dropping to the single digits and teens in the NYC area. If your classroom or office is experiencing extreme temperatures, please call Buildings and Grounds at (212) 220-8025.

Enrollment

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

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.
• From December to April, Human Resources will host four pre-recorded ZOOM sessions each month that include the ESPARC and WPV. The trainings require around two hours to complete. To schedule a Zoom training, contact Lori Mazzola at lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu. 

Sports and Wellness

Women's Basketball Battles but Comes Up Short In Loss To Kingsborough Community College At Home 
December 5

Bronx Community College Rallies to Nip BMCC Men’s Basketball On Late Jumper 
December 6

Calendar

Discussion: Why Innocent People Confess and Why We Believe Their Confessions with Saul Kassin
December 12

Healthcare Expo: Virtual and Augmented Reality
December 17

BMCC Guitar and Jazz Ensembles Winter Concert
December 18

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