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Brookhaven College employee newsletter: Wednesday, May 8, 2008

Sharon’s Corner

The business of the college goes on during the most exciting time of the academic year when we celebrate student success at Commencement, although we have heavy hearts over the death of a dear colleague.  Read More »

In Memoriam: Ben Barnes
Executive Dean, Information Technology

The college was surprised and saddened when news came first that long-time employee Ben E. Barnes Jr., 55, had a stroke, and then further shocked at news of his passing this week.  Read More »

Reception Recognizes Scholarship Winners

Scholarship Winners

More than a hundred students, along with their friends and family members, gathered to celebrate at this year's Student Scholarship Reception.  Read More »

Notes from the Vice President of Instruction: Updates from the Business Studies Division

Sandy Wyche

Sandy Wyche, interim executive dean

During the month of May, Brookhaven College’s Automotive Department continued its annual graduation dinner ceremonies for the General Motors ASEP Program, Ford ASSET Program and Comprehensive Automotive Technology, CAT, Program.  Read More »

Notes from the Vice President of Resource and Economic Development

Dr. Mary Brumbach

Mary Brumbach, Ph.D., Brookhaven College executive team, Achieving the Dream initiatives 

In its annual report to the Lumina Foundation on progress on systemic change to support low income students of color and to reduce disparities in achievement among subgroups in the college, Brookhaven College’s ATD executive team has highlighted several achievements for 2007-2008.  Read More »

Student Show and Transfers Celebrated

Cookout

Hamburgers and hot dogs were on the grill in the courtyard between Buildings D and F for an end-of-term cook-out. The cook-out served as the reception for the Juried Student Art Show in the Forum Gallery, and as a congratulations party for several students who are transferring to four-year schools.  Read More »

Notes fromn the Vice President of Business Services: Update from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research

Noel Walkert

Teri Walker, Ph.D., dean of planning, research and institutional effectiveness

It is that time again. Every other year during the even numbered fall semester, Brookhaven College administers the Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, SSI, to students. Fall 2008 is our next scheduled survey administration.  Read More »

Congratulations, Anand Upadhyaya

Anand

April Employee of the Month

Professional Support Staff Association members and friends gather each month at the Welcome Center in the Student Services Center to celebrate the employee of the month.   Read More »

Graduation Party Gets Students Swinging

Graduation Party

As the semester winds down to the end, but before everyone is overwhelmed with finals and final grading, Student Programs and Resources hosts a party for the whole college community.  Read More »

Special End of Year ‘Thank You’

Thanks to Tim

“Always smiling,” “always helpful” and “always friendly” were re-occuring themes at a series of thank you festivities on April 30.  Read More »

Board Approves Trustees Mission and Goals Changes

Mission

At the April board meeting, the DCCCD Board of Trustees approved changes to the district’s mission and goal statements. The previous vision and mission statements as well as goals and objectives had been in place since 2004.  Read More »

Campus Happenings

Campus Art

With busy schedules as the Spring semester comes to a close, there may be a few things at the college that you missed. Here are just a few special items and events that you might not have been able to attend.  Read More »

Camp eCampus Offers Intensive Training

Camp eCampus Training

Summer is almost here and if dreams of canoeing and relaxing by the lake have taken you back to those long-ago days of summer camp you are in luck. There’s still a chance to enjoy that summer camp feel with a special program from Professional Development and Distance Education with Camp eCampus, May 14-16.  Read More »