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Brookhaven College employee newsletter: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

A (Re)Introduction to Richard D. McCrary

Richard D. McCrary, Ed.D., is well accustomed to transitions in higher education and has worked in many changing roles since his career in the district started July 31, 1972, as a counselor at Mountain View College. Dr. McCrary has served at six district colleges including interim vice president positions at four.   Read More »

Fall Exhibits Feature Two Texas Printmakers

Take a few moments one morning or afternoon to take advantage of the galleries and art that are just a few steps away from your everyday campus route.   Read More »

Farewell To Friends

The college gathered on two occasions in the past few weeks to say farewell, but not goodbye, to two administrators.   Read More »

Shays’ Rebellion Focus of New Web Site Promoted By Colleges For Constitution Day

Most Americans associate the Declaration of Independence with July 4 and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Not every American knows that the creation of the U.S. Constitution was not part of a natural, inevitable progression of these events.  Read More »

Take Advantage Of Safety Awareness Day

Dunk a cop, have a hot dog and support the student book fund all at the same time.   Read More »

Higher Education On Party Platforms

A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted the Republican Party’s position on higher education. “Republican Platform Notes Tuition Costs but Says Little on Student Aid,” by Karin Fischer offers an overview of the Republican Party’s platform as it was recently approved at the national convention.  Read More »

Ford ASSET Program Exceeds Standards

Shane Baxter and Matthew Whitten, Ford automotive professors, achieved the “Ford ASSET Performance to Standards” goals for the third year in a row.   Read More »

Distance Learning Enrollment Growing

The daily enrollment figures everyone can see each morning from the Institutional Research Office don’t always include all the distance learning students who will be taking Brookhaven College courses.   Read More »

District Selects CampusWorks to Lead a Comprehensive IT Assessment and Tactical Planning Overview

CampusWorks is an information technology management and solutions firm specializing exclusively in technology management and planning services for community colleges.   Read More »

“PHAT” Math Success For Students

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Campus Happenings

August and September have been packed with special events, gatherings and more. See if you may have missed any of the latest happenings at the college.   Read More »

Mesquite Symphony Features Guitar Performance

Featuring beautiful guitar pieces, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra returns to Brookhaven College on Sept. 20 in the Student Services Center at 8 p.m., for a concert featuring soloist, Rodger Bennett.   Read More »

Employee of the Month for July

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Career Fair Offers Opportunities for Community

Every fall, Brookhaven College is the host site of a career fair that welcomes more than 50 companies offering opportunities for students and community members to speak directly with employers who are looking for workers.   Read More »

Recital Series Offers Free Performances

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Thank You Notes

We are always looking for notes of thanks from students that recognize employees for their assistance, guidance or encouragement. If you or a colleague receive a thank you, don’t hesitate to pass it along to the Courtyard Chatter.  Read More »

Techno Tip: Vista Fix For GroupWise

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