The Admissions/Registrar’s Office, Room S052, is responsible for student records. Students access this office for registration, address or name changes, residency questions, evaluation of credits from other schools, graduation information, verification of enrollment, Brookhaven College transcripts, veterans’ benefits and admission to the Nursing Program.
The Advising and Counseling Center, Room S113, maintains a team of advisors to assist students with:
For quick questions, students may see an advisor on a “walk-in’ basis. E-mail: bhcAdvising@dcccd.edu.
Two bookstores serve Brookhaven College. The on-campus bookstore is located in Room S238 on the second floor of the Student Services Center. It is managed by an outside contract vendor. An independent, off-campus bookstore, Brookhaven Bookstore, is located at 4087 Brookhaven Club Drive, Town of Addison, TX 75001. Textbook orders are given to both bookstores. It is a good practice for instructors to check on their book orders in one or both bookstores a week or two before classes begin. Personal items, other books and supplies also are available from the bookstores.
The Brookhaven Courier, Room B212, is the student newspaper and is published twice monthly during the fall and spring semesters. The Courier welcomes feedback and story ideas from readers and accepts commercial advertising. For information, contact the Courier student advisor at 972-860-4787 or e-mail bhcCourier@dcccd.edu.
The Brookhaven Student Government Association serves as a voice for the Brookhaven College student body and as a liaison with the college administration. BSGA members take on special student projects, serve on many college decision-making committees and participate in district, state and national student government organizations. For more information, contact Student Programs And Resources, Room S201, at 972-860-4115 or e-mail bhcSPAR@dcccd.edu.
The Career Development Center, Room S065, assists students with making career decisions, learning lifelong job search skills and finding employment. Job opportunities can be found through on-campus recruiting or the job listing services. Also within the center are career counseling services including career tests, consultation with career counselors (including résumé writing, mock interviews and interviewing assistance) and access to two computerized career programs. Computers are available for résumé writing and Internet job searches. For information, call 972-860-4894 or e-mail bhcJobs@dcccd.edu.
Colleague is the DCCCD’s database software program developed by Datatel. Faculty members have access to certain parts of this system. Colleague training is required and classes are offered in the Teaching & Learning Center throughout the year.
Colleague contains all student records including demographic information, transcripts, grade reports and the current schedule. Colleague also contains all class schedules for the district; class rosters; business office functions from purchase orders to accounts receivable/payable to payroll; human resources information; and student evaluation of instruction reports.
Colleague is the system that provides instructors with important information about students. This information also is provided with class rolls.
College Learning Skills courses are designed to supplement the instruction of the classroom teacher. They are one-credit, college-level courses in which students receive one-on-one instruction from a degreed teacher. Improvement of these skills has been proven to be beneficial to student performance in subjects such as English, psychology, history, sociology, business and government and includes options such as writing essays and research papers, studying/reading textbooks, taking notes, preparing for tests and managing time. Students may register until mid-semester in the Advising and Counseling Center, Room S113, or the Multicultural Center, Room S136. This tutorial is highly flexible in that it is designed specifically for the learning and scheduling needs of the student. These courses are listed as DREA 0100 and DWRI 0100. For additional information, contact 972-860-4875.
Lifelong learning and workforce development courses are available through the Workforce and Continuing Education Division. Noncredit courses are taught year-round on the main campus, at area high schools and at the Brookhaven College East Center. Career programs and personal enrichment courses are available. Workforce development and specialized technical training are offered on-site through contracting with businesses. A printed schedule is published several times a year and an online schedule is continuously updated. For information, call 972-860-4600 or send an e-mail to bhcWCE@dcccd.edu.
On a short-term, limited basis, a part-time counseling staff member provides confidential counseling sessions to assist students in managing the academic environment and dealing with issues that may hinder success. Counselors will consider forming any type of group for which there is a demand. Crisis intervention and referral sources to provide in-depth assistance for matters such as legal concerns, financial aid, tutoring, job placement, medical problems or emotional problems are available. Call 972-860-4830 or visit Room S113.
Instructors are required to have a statement concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all syllabi. Contact the division office for the correct wording of this statement. The Disability/Special Services Office is located in Room S124. For additional information, call 972-860-4847.
On occasion, an instructor will have a student with special needs. A student who has provided the Special Services Office with documentation of a disability will receive a form outlining the accommodations for which they are eligible. The form is presented to the instructor by the student for the instructor’s signature. If the instructor wishes to receive a copy of the form, the student will be able to provide a copy. Note: Students must have the approved form from the Disability/Special Services Office in order to receive accommodations and the instructor’s knowledge of the disability accommodation is considered confidential.
Brookhaven College Tutoring Services offers drop-in tutoring for math, writing, sciences and a variety of other courses offered at Brookhaven College. The Center for Academic Success and Achievement, CASA, is located in the Learning Resources Center, Building L, Room L351. For more information and current hours visit the Web site at: www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/tutoring/.
Tutoring services are available to students who need special assistance with course work. Grant-supported tutoring is available to students who meet the eligibility requirements. For more information about requirements call 972-860-4672, e-mail bhcTutoring@dcccd.edu, or come by the Tutoring Office, Room S255, and talk with the director of tutoring.
eCampus is a Web-based learning system and electronic community center for students and faculty. Also known as Blackboard, it is customizable and allows secure hosting of information for on-campus classes as well as being the delivery system for the district's online courses. eCampus offers chats and other communication tools, assessment features and access to course documents. SafeAssign is a component of eCampus that helps students avoid plagiarism and improper citation and allows instructors to submit student work to detect the same. Students submit their papers within eCampus and receive a rating on the probability of their paper containing plagiarized content. Posting your course syllabus and other instructional material online through eCampus is encouraged. There are faculty eCampus support groups as well as district eCampus training. eCampus offers technical support to students 24 hours a day through an online chat feature and by calling 972-669-6402. Faculty-only technical support is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 972-669-6460 If you're interested in learning more about eCampus contact your division dean.
eConnect is an online connection to the Dallas County Community College District’s course-related services. Faculty can access class rosters, certify classes, see their teaching schedule, and track class enrollment during registration periods. eConnect also provides access to payroll information. Students also can plan their course schedule, access course information, including available seats and their grades. Students may pay for their courses and set up a Tuition Installment Plan online through eConnect. Eligible continuing students also can register online. Visit eConnect for eligibility requirements and more information. eConnect is a completely separate system from eCampus and each requires different login information.
Adjunct faculty are required to have an e-mail address for communication with students. While adjuncts can select their preferred e-mail service provider, it is advisable to have an account that is solely for students. You are expected to check e-mails on a regular basis during the semester.
Adjunct faculty at Brookhaven College are encouraged to set up a GroupWise e-mail account. GroupWise is the e-mail system of the college and the Dallas County Community College District. As such, it has built-in safety features that protect faculty communications. Contact the division dean or secretary to set up an account.
E-mail training is available on campus through professional development, bhcTLC@dcccd.edu, and at different locations throughout the district.
Voicemail is highly recommended for adjunct faculty as a communication tool with students. Your division secretary has the necessary information to set up your voicemail and directions for using the voicemail system. Instructors are asked to record a standard greeting for the semester and another message for extended absences. Employees are also expected to respond to voicemail messages on a daily basis and delete those that are no longer necessary.
EXCEL is a multiservice support program for first generation or low-income college students. Students who qualify attend cultural events on campus and in the community free of charge. The program also provides field trips to area universities, financial aid search assistance, academic advising and tutoring. For more information, call 972-860-4673, e-mail bhcEXCEL@dcccd.edu or come by the EXCEL/Special Services Office, Room S124.
The Scholarships/Financial Aid Office, Room S018, helps students meet their educational expenses by awarding grants, loans and scholarships and by coordinating on-campus part-time employment. The application process for financial aid takes approximately two to three months. Funds for campus-based aid are limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Students can look on the Internet at www.studentaid.ed.gov for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. Students also can complete both Entrance and Exit Counseling by going to www.mapping-your-future.org. Call the office at 972-860-4110, or send an e-mail to bhcScholarshipFinAid@dcccd.edu for information. Students who attend a public school in Dallas County may be eligible for a Rising Star Scholarship.
The Health Center is located on the first floor of the Student Services Center, Room S072. Registered nurses provide health counseling and education as well as emergency and first aid care. E-mail: bhcHealthCenter@dcccd.edu.
Before graduating from high school, students can earn college credit. Dual credit allows students to earn both high school credit and college credit for the same class. Tech prep allows students to “bank” college credit earned in their high school classes. For more information, students should call 972-860-4372 or e-mail bhcOutreach@dcccd.edu.
Brookhaven College has competitive teams in the following intercollegiate sports: men’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s and men’s soccer, women’s fastpitch softball and women’s volleyball. For further information, contact the Athletic Department, Room T316, or call 972-860-4121.
Items lost or found should be reported to or turned in to the campus police department, Room B200. Found items will be held for a period of time, then disposed of.
The mailroom, Room T108, handles both internal campus and district mail as well as mail designated for the U.S. Postal Service. Internal campus and district mail is placed in a reusable District Delivery mailer and left in your division mailroom basket. Individuals can put personal stamped correspondence in the mailroom baskets or in the campus mailbox outside Building T. Official college mail needs to have attached a pink postal charge slip that includes the sender’s name, division number, date and number of pieces. The mailroom does not sell stamps. Mail that is addressed to you will be delivered to your division office and placed in your personal mailbox. Mail is delivered to your division office twice daily. You are required to check your mailbox before class every day that you are on campus. Any bulk mailing should be coordinated with the division dean and the Marketing and Public Information Office.
The Math Lab, Room K137, is a learning support center for students enrolled in a Brookhaven College developmental or mathematics course. The lab provides drop-in tutoring and other resources including textbooks and solution manuals for every course offered on campus as well as videotapes and CD/DVDs of all the courses. The materials cannot be checked out overnight or copied. Hours vary slightly each semester. Check by calling 972-860-4759.
The Multicultural Center, Room S136, advises and provides college orientation to all new and continuing international students and students for whom English is not their first language. The center is responsible for the processing and admission of students on a variety of visas including the F-1 Student Visa. Advisors are trained to determine the level of English proficiency of a student and recommend the appropriate program, which could be of any of the following: English for Speakers of Other Languages Credit, Intensive English Program, and ESOL Noncredit through the Continuing Education Division. Call 972-860-4192 or e-mail bhcMulticulturalCenter@dcccd.edu.
The Brookhaven College Police Department is charged with the personal safety of students, employees and visitors. Licensed and certified Texas peace officers and safety officers staff the Police Department. The department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Foot, automobile and bicycle units perform patrol of the campus. The Brookhaven College police officers have full arrest and enforcement authority and possess all the powers, privileges and immunities accorded police officers in and by the state of Texas. The college police also provide additional services to the college community, including but not limited to the following: unlocking classrooms, lost and found department; auto lockouts, battery jumps and escorts; emergency messages delivered to students (life-or-death medical emergencies only); crime prevention and awareness programs; and hazardous materials training. Call campus police by dialing 911 from any campus phone or 972-860-4290 from an off-campus phone, visit Room B200, or send an e-mail to bhcPolice@dcccd.edu. Coverage is available 24 hours a day. Emergency phones are available at a number of locations throughout the campus: red emergency phones are inside campus buildings and outdoor emergency phones are mounted on tall white posts throughout the campus parking lots and grounds.
The Student Programs And Resources Office, Room S201, approves all notices posted on college bulletin boards. Special bulletin boards are designated for roommate notices and off-campus and cultural activities. Notices will remain posted one month and may not exceed 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Additionally, SPAR maintains listings of roommate notices and typing services. SPAR also coordinates the distribution of information on campus. No sale of commercial merchandise or services is permitted on campus; however, commercial ads are accepted by the Brookhaven Courier, the student newspaper. For ad rates, call 972-860-4787 or e-mail bhcCourier@dcccd.edu.
Campus fitness facilities include: two-mile jogging trail, gymnasium containing six basketball goals, a fitness lab and tennis courts. Brookhaven College students and staff may use the facilities when they are not scheduled for use by classes or athletic teams. Locks, lockers and towels are available for use in the men’s and women’s dressing rooms. For information, please call 972-860-4120 or 972-860-4127.
The Brookhaven College School of the Arts annually presents a showcase of nationally renowned and Brookhaven College student and faculty visual artists, musicians, entertainers and new artistic talent. For ticket information, contact the Box Office at 972-860-4118 or e-mail bhcBoxOffice@dcccd.edu. For information about gallery exhibitions, call 972-860-4101.
These courses are designed for students 50 years or older and are taught on campus by experienced faculty. Personal assistance is given with admission and registration. A full listing of courses can be found in the credit schedule and on the Brookhaven Web site. Students who are 65 years or older may qualify for tuition waivers. Program offices are located in Building M, Rooms M203 and M211A. For more information or to receive a schedule of courses, call 972-860-4698 or 972-860-4807, or send an e-mail to bhc50Plus@dcccd.edu.
The Brookhaven College Sevice-Learning Program provides opportunities for students to participate in meaningful community service and connect it with course objectives. Opportunities include civic engagement activities, GO Centers, Alternative Spring Break, dialogues on social issues and nonprofit career fairs. Contact the Student Programs And Resources Office at 972-860-4525 or 4703, visit Room S201, or e-mail bhcServiceLearning@dcccd.edu for more information.
Student clubs and organizations allow individuals to discover and improve special interests and skills and to assume leadership roles in the college community. Students interested in forming a club may pick up a Clubs and Organizations Handbook and club registration forms in the Student Programs And Resources Office, Room S201. For more information, call 972-860-4115.
Computers for word processing, Internet access and other programs are available for use by any Brookhaven College student in the Student Computer Center, Room J122. Call 972-860-4782 for specific information. Note: Brookhaven College Student I.D. required. Instructors may also reserve a block of computers for use by a class by calling 972-860-4875.
The Brookhaven College Student Leadership Institute provides leadership training for currently enrolled Brookhaven College students. The program is designed to help students develop skills to enhance their personal development and augment their abilities to assume leadership roles on campus and in the community. For information, contact Student Programs And Resources, Room S201, or call 972-860-4115.
Student Orientation, located in Room S062, is required for all first-time-in-college students or those entering Brookhaven College for the first time who have completed less than 12 hours elsewhere. Information provided includes: managing home and school, reading the course schedule book, considering degree options, understanding the Core Curriculum, using campus resources, preparing for the ACCUPLACER (college entrance assessment), etc. For information, call 972-860-4359.
The Student Programs And Resources Office, Room S201, is a unique, vital component of the learning experience at Brookhaven College. Through a wide variety of programs and special events both in and out of the classroom, and off-campus, SPAR invites students to participate fully in college life. Some of the services SPAR offers include: guest speakers, performances, Student Leadership Institute, service-learning, student ambassadors, membership on college committees, lockers, student I.D. cards, student clubs and organizations, publicity for campus events, computers, copy and fax machines, a courtesy phone and bulletin board posting. For further information, call 972-860-4115 or e-mail bhcSPAR@dcccd.edu.
The Testing Center, Room S080, provides a wide range of testing services to assist in instructional and counseling programs. These include:
The Testing Center also can collect information that may be retrieved for college research. Students needing special evaluation for program and career decisions are requested to seek referral to the Testing Center through their counselor/advisor. A picture I.D. is required of all students in order to take a test. Students may not take electronic devices such as palm pilots or cell phones into the Testing Center. The last instructional test is given one hour before closing. Complete information and hours of operation are available at: www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/testingcenter/index.aspx.
The library, a.k.a. Learning Resources Center a.k.a. LRC, provides services to facilitate and improve student learning. Click here for hours of operation.
Faculty, students, administration and the library staff cooperate to develop the library collection. Identifying, evaluating and selecting materials to support and enhance student learning are continuous activities. As the collection is designed to meet both the general and specific needs of its users, the library follows guidelines for selecting materials and procedures for acquiring these materials. All materials ordered through the library are cataloged and processed for placement in the library or other special collections. If you have suggestions for acquisitions, contact a member of the library staff.
The reference function of the library serves the informational needs of faculty and students. Services such as the preparation of bibliographies, computer searches and assistance for your students with their assignments and projects are available. Student computers located in the reference section provide online searching, MS Word and PowerPoint.
Interlibrary loan services are provided for instructors and students. Library users who need materials not available from the Brookhaven College library may request the loan of such materials from other DCCCD campuses or from campuses outside of the district. Requests may be made from within the Online Library Catalog.
The library staff provides orientation tours with information about the library, location of resources and available services. Bibliographic instruction sessions are provided for faculty and classes as requested. To schedule, call 972-860-4315 or e-mail sCrowson@dcccd.edu.
The circulation desk is located on the first floor of the library. Books are loaned for a three-week period with the option of one renewal. Renewals can be made in person or online. Instructors also are encouraged to keep copies of current texts on reserve. Back issues of periodicals are available and these may be used on an overnight basis, if necessary.
Instructors may place materials on reserve for library use provided these materials are not in violation of current copyright laws.
Requests for audio and visual material and equipment for use in the classroom or off campus may be made in person in Room L253 or by calling 972-860-4860. To order materials, complete the appropriate form, which is available from Media. Lead time is one to two days.