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LEC is one-stop shop for academic assistance

    Whether it's a matter of studying for a particular class or test, or getting help with technology like email or Blackboard, Beaufort County Community College's all-new Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) is a one-stop shop for students to get the assistance they need.

    For the first time this fall, several student resources that were formerly offered separately are centrally located in the LEC, including academic support, the writing center and the math lab.

    "We've combined those services so that they're all available in the same place," says LEC Director James Casey. "We wanted to streamline the process for our students so they'll know where to go. If you need help, this is the spot."

    The LEC, located in Building 3, Room 122, is equipped with a full-size computer lab, as well as a silent testing area. Professional, faculty and peer tutoring is available in disciplines ranging from writing and math to humanities and business. Various online resources are also available, and Casey says there will soon be a series of workshops, guest speakers and events that will cover useful topics for both students and faculty.

    "It's a large, comfortable space with a supportive atmosphere," Casey says. "Once a student comes in once and sees how much it helps, they will usually keep coming in."

    All BCCC students enrolled in curriculum programs are eligible to receive assistance with the referral of an instructor. Casey says it's easy to speak with an instructor; they are familiar with the process and will get the student pointed in the right direction.

    Activity at the LEC is already picking up; in the few weeks since classes began, more than 130 students from 50 different classes have logged almost 500 individual visits to the center.

    For more information about BCCC's Learning Enhancement Center, visit http://www.beaufortccc.edu/learning-enhancement-center/ or call 252-940-6338.

Washington County

    BCCC and the Washington County Board of Commissioners have signed an agreement that will enable BCCC to offer instructional programs at the Windows on the World facility in Roper. The county will maintain the facility and provide utility services including Internet service, while BCCC will provide the staffing, equipment and supplies for programs and classes offered at the facility. This is another example of our ongoing efforts to provide educational programs and services throughout our large, four-county service area.

Business Expo

    BCCC's Small Business Center and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce will offer a Business Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the Building 10 Multi-Purpose Room and Board Room. Stop by for information on more than 25 local businesses, as well as free business workshops. For more information contact Lentz.Stowe@BeaufortCCC.edu.

Study Abroad Fundraiser

    BCCC's Study Abroad Program is holding its first fundraiser from now until the end of September. The $25 Attractions Coupon Book features more than $4,000 in coupons for Eastern North Carolina businesses including Washington, Greenville, Chocowinity and Plymouth. Cash, checks and online payment are accepted. Contact Suzanne.Stotesbury@BeaufortCCC.edu for more information.

Alzheimer's Walk and Education Fair

    If you are interested in walking with BCCC's team on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, please contact team captain Dana Sauls at 252-940-6391 or Dana.Sauls@BeaufortCCC.edu. You can also buy a T-shirt for $25 or a bracelet for $3, or simply donate in any amount. Last year our team raised more than $500, and we would love to top that this time around.

BCCC's Best

    Our student recognition program, BCCC's Best, will kick off with the character trait "Committed" for the month of September. Faculty and Staff are invited to nominate one student who "perseveres in school or life with the ultimate goal of being successful despite adversity." Nominations should be sent to Kimberly.Jackson@BeaufortCCC.edu by Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. along with contact information and a short description of how the student has exemplified this trait. Nominated students will be recognized at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in the Student Lounge.

Personal and personnel notes

• Please welcome Associate Degree Nursing Instructor Melissa Peoples and Accounting Specialist Abbie Skiles to the BCCC family.
• BCCC is currently seeking applications for the following positions:
• Registrar (Full-time)
• Records Specialist, Continuing Education (Full-time)
• Administrative Assistant to Research and Institutional Effectiveness (Full-time)
• Please share this posting with anyone you know who may qualify and be interested. Visit the BCCC Employment Opportunities page (https://jobs.beaufortccc.edu/) for additional position announcements and information about how to apply.

Important Dates

    Please send any Important Dates you would like publicized in Tansey Topics/Campus Connections/ BCCC Briefs to Jules.Norwood@BeaufortCCC.edu. This includes but is not limited to student and campus events, fundraisers, student organization meetings and board meetings.

And in the coming weeks, watch for the following:

Sept. 18	Peer Study Group, 9 a.m., Building 1, Room 120
Sept. 22	Men of Success, 11 a.m., location TBA
Sept. 23	SGA meeting, 12:20 p.m., Student Lounge
Sept. 23	Read to Succeed Workshop, 3 p.m., Building 1, Room 116
Sept. 24	Healthy Eating on a Budget Workshop, noon, Building 9, Room TBA
Sept. 25	Peer Study Group, 9 a.m., Building 1, Room 120
Sept. 29	Fall Financial Aid checks disbursed
Sept. 29	Men of Success, 11 a.m., location TBA
Sept. 29	BCANS Social, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Building 10 Multi-Purpose Room
Sept. 29	BCCC's Best Recognition Ceremony: Committed, noon, Student Lounge
Sept. 30	Small Business Expo, Building 10
Oct. 1	Deadline for BCCC Foundation Scholarship Applications
Oct. 1	Transfer Thursday - NC Wesleyan College, Admission Presentation, noon, Building 9, Room TBA
Oct. 2	Peer Study Group, 9 a.m., Building 1, Room 120
Oct. 3	BCCC Foundation trip to see Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at DPAC
Oct. 6	Tech Tuesday Workshop, noon, Library Computer Lab, Building 5
Oct. 6	Gamma Beta Phi meeting, 12:30 p.m., Building 12, Room 1217

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