Appreciative Advising is the intentional collaborative practice of asking positive, open-ended questions that help students optimize their educational experiences and achieve their dreams, goals, and potentials. It is perhaps the best example of a fully student-centered approach to student development. The great news is that it works.”
~ The Appreciative Advising Institute (2022) ~
The Office of Personal Counseling (OPC) under CARES (Counseling and Resources for Emergency Support), assists students with emotional, developmental and/or psychological concerns that may be interfering with their personal and academic growth. We provide free, confidential, short-term individual and group counseling to help students find healthy ways to cope with college and life stressors in order to enhance their personal growth and support their academic focus at BCC.
~taken from BCC's OPC website
Colleges and universities are facing a crisis in mental health today — with nearly 40 percent of college students experiencing depression, according to a 2020 study, 34 percent reporting anxiety, and 13 percent saying they had thought seriously about suicide in the last year. The pandemic exacerbated the crisis, but there are other factors driving the surge. Join us as we talk with two experienced mental health leaders from large university campuses. We'll ask what they're seeing this year, what colleges are doing to manage the surge in demand for services, and what innovations they've embraced to meet students where they are. We'll explore what campuses can do to create environments that prioritize and sustain health and wellness — and how can they assemble the resources, staff, and administrative structure needed to make it happen.
Remedial Education Podcast Series
Journalist Paul Fain interviewed California Community Colleges faculty and leaders about their experiences with remedial education reform, how legislation (AB 705) helped reform efforts, and how upcoming legislation (AB 1705) would benefit students further in accessing transfer-level courses and reaching their educational goals.
Erik Armstrong, English Professor at College of the Sequoias
Julianna Barnes, President of Cuyamaca College
Hal Huntsman, Math Professor at Antelope Valley College
Tammi Marshall, Math Department Chair at Cuyamaca College
View podcast transcripts and learn more at CCC's podcasts
The Top 10 Reasons Students Drop Out
According to Innovative Educators
o Family obligations.
o Financial difficulties.
o Moving to a different part of the state or country.
o Unprepared for the academic requirements.
o Need a break from the rigors of education.
o Lack of dedication and time for classes and coursework.
o Isolation, or homesickness.
o Mental health issues.
o Substance abuse.
o Academic probation or suspension.
Helping Formerly Incarcerated Students
The Kalief Browder Memorial Scholarship was established to help formerly incarcerated BCC students who, like Kalief, are working hard to transform their lives after incarceration.
For questions or clarification, please contact: The Office of Development and Alumni Relations at bccfoundation@bcc.cuny.edu
Addressing Barriers to Student Success
