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use of the computer lab).
Lastly, I strongly encourage
you to keep abreast of new BCC
policies that will directly impact
your purses and wallets.
Therefore, be sure to check
your Titan emails frequently for
updates on financial aid, early
spring registration, and TRiO
college tours. I’m hoping you
have a great fall term.
Welcome Back Triopians!
I am so elated that you have
returned to BCC and more
importantly TRiO. I missed
seeing many of your smiling fac-
es and bubbly personalities this
summer.
As you all know by now, it is
my wish that you each have a
positive and productive collegiate
experience this academic school
year. As such, I challenge you to
get on track early, seek the
necessary support services you
need (advising, tutoring, and the
From the Director’s Desk
Keys to Success
Inside this issue:
From the Director’s Desk 1
Mission Statement 1
Campus Contacts 1
Valarie Joiner—Assistant Director 2
Upcoming Activities 2
Connie Wilson—Assistant Director 3
Palm Bay Campus 3
Congratulations to our Graduates 3
Meet the Rest of TRiO Staff 4
Career Information 5
Financial Aid Information 5
Helpful Academic Web Sites 5
TRiO Star Students 6
By Students for Students 7
Fall 2012 Volume 3, Issue 3
Mission Statement
“To promote student learning and enhance the development of eligible participants—low income,
first generation, and learning/physically disabled students—by providing academic, financial, cultural, and personal support and resources in an effort to increase retention, graduation, and
transfer rates to four-year colleges and universities.”
Campus Contacts:
Cocoa Campus — 321-433-7349
Melbourne Campus— 321-433-5805
Palm Bay Campus — 321-433-5268
Titusville Campus — 321-433-5029
Brevard Community College
Main Office
Building 9, Room 206
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-7349
Fax: 321-433-7156
We’re on the Web:
Trio-SSS.edu
“Allow TRiO-Student Support
Services to serve you;
that is why we are here.”
Our community’s center for quality teaching and lifelong learning
I am honored to be a
part of the TRiO Student
Support Services team. I
come to the TRiO team
with many years of life
experience from educating
children to traveling and
experiencing other
cultures.
I am originally from
Louisiana (Tangipahoa
Parrish). I enrolled at
Florida Agricultural &
Mechanical University
(FAMU) and four years later
graduated with a Master’s in
elementary education.
I believe education is the
key to success in life. I strive
to ensure that all students
have every opportunity and
tool to reach their fullest
potential. I am dedicated to
providing you with exempla-
ry services and committed to
your educational success.
Upcoming TRiO Events and Activities:
FALL 2012
University of North Florida (UNF) Jacksonville, FL
Date—October 12, 2012
University of Florida (UF)
Gainesville, FL Date—November 16, 2012
SPRING 2013
University of South Florida Tampa, FL
February 2013
Details: Forthcoming
New College of Florida Sarasota, FL
April 2013
Details: Forthcoming
Please reserve your spot via email, walk-in, or phone by contacting Reneé A. Parker, Administrative Support Assistant II, at 321-433-7349. You will receive email reminders regarding each event.
Fall 2012 & Spring 2013: Visiting a college campus gives you a chance to get a feel for the school, ask
questions about admissions and transfer, look at the classrooms and housing, and
learn about academic resources. Sign up now!
Page 2 Keys to Success
Valarie Joiner
Assistant Director
Awa y We Go . . . Upcoming Programs and Ac t ivi t ies for SSS Part ic ipants
Valarie Joiner, Assistant Director of Cocoa & Titusvil le Campuses
“I believe
education is the
key to success
in life. I strive
to ensure that
all students
have every
opportunity
and tool to
reach their
fullest
potential.
I look forward to meet-
ing you and assisting you
with mapping out your
educational path.
Ms. Valarie Joiner
Assistant Director
TRiO-SSS
321-433-7346
My name is Connie
Wilson, an Assistant Director
of TRiO Student Support
Services. My offices are
located on the Melbourne
Campus, Bldg. 1, Room 119,
and the Palm Bay Campus,
Bldg. 1, Room 123.
I attended Bethune
Cookman University in
Daytona Beach, Florida, and
earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Speech Communi-
cation. Additionally, I earned
a Master of Arts degree
in Business Management
from Webster University.
Although I was recently
hired at Brevard
Community College, I
am quite familiar with the
TRiO-SSS program and
services.
I have over 11 years
of experience working
with TRiO-SSS students,
and I am both privileged
and excited to provide the
essential resources and
personable service that
will assist TRiO-students
in matriculating and
achieving their academic
goals.
Ms. Connie Wilson
Assistant Director
TRiO-SSS
Melbourne Campus,
Building 1, Room 119
The Palm Bay Campus is the newest and fastest-growing campus of Brevard
Community College.
So it is with pleasure that I welcome you to “The Bay,” the preferred pathway
to your future.
TRiO-Student Support Services is also growing and expanding, and is
experienced in providing you with a variety of support services such as advising
and one-on-one tutoring in math.
Please visit us in Building 1, Room 122, and allow our knowledgeable staff to
assist you in choosing your pathway to the future.
Page 3 Volume 3, Issue 3
Words from Palm Bay Campus
Connie Wilson, Assistant Director of Melbourne & Palm Bay Campuses
GRADUATED SUMMER 2012:
Marie Blaise
Jennifer Chaney
Latardra Fuller
Carla Garcia Ovalle
GRADUATED SPRING 2012:
Ciero Carr
Star Fain
Fonda James
Michael Ford
Dexter Westbrook
Congratulations to our Graduates
Connie Wilson
Assistant Director
“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true
education.”
—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
TRiO STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO PTK: Gailrie Lamb
Youjian Nistorenko
My office hours are
Monday-Wednesday,
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Cocoa
Campus. (Appointments are
highly recommended—we
fill up quickly!) Just sign up
using the sign-up
sheets on my desk, located by
the office window. I look
forward to working with you!
My office hours are Monday-
Wednesday, 9:30 A.M. to 2:30
P.M. I am located on the
Cocoa Campus in the SSS
Office, Bldg. 9, Room 206.
Page 4 Keys to Success
“Get FREE, unlimited
one-on-one reading/writing
tutoring!”
Linda Roosa, Supplemental Instructor Nicole Greenblatt , Learning Specialist
My office hours are Tuesday-
Wednesday, 9:30 A.M. to 2:30
P.M. The office is located in
Bldg. 1, Room 206c, Palm Bay
Campus. I look forward to
seeing you.
Eunice Rhee, Learning Specialist
“Even if you don’t need full-time
help, please feel free to come in and
work on your assignments.”
“Included is free, personal
one-on-one tutoring in all your
math courses. “
Linda Barrelle ,
Records Specia lis t
Reneé A. Parker,
Adminis trative Support Ass istant, I I
Meet The Rest of Our Staff
The Administrative Staff for the four Campuses
For assistance with problems or difficulties while using FAF-
SA on the Web, or for specific questions about the FAFSA, call
the Federal Student Aid Information Center at
800-4-FED-aid (800-433-3243) or 319-337-5665. If you are
hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the TTY line at
800-730-8913.
Please remember to complete your FAFSA each year in early Jan-
uary if possible. However, you must have your tax return from the
previous year, depending on which FAFSA application you are
completing. Many institutions award grants (free monies) to
students who apply early, so don’t delay. Also, check out the Web
site www.Fafsa4caster.ed.gov for additional assistance with
completing your application and finding scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid Information
Grammar Practice Links:
http://www.grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
http://members.cox.net/teachro
http://www.college.hmco.com/devenglish/
fawcettgrassroots/8e/students/grammar/
index.html
http://www.webgrammar.com
http://www.chompchomp.com
Math Practice Links:
http://www.webmath.com
http://www.math.com
http://www.college-cram.com/
study/algebrapresentations/87
http://www.algebra.com
http://www.mathdork.com
Page 5 Volume 3, Issue 3
The College-wide Career Centers
located at Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm
Bay, and Titusville Campuses are
available to provide resources and
tools to assist you with career
exploration, planning, and
development. The goal of the
centers is to provide resources that
will assist students, alumni, or
job seekers from the community in
developing and implementing an
effective career plan:
Self-Assessment and
Awareness
Employment Resources
Resume Review and
Interview Tips
Career Enrichment
Workshops
Cocoa Campus
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Gloria Meeks, Associate Director,
College-wide Career Development and
Placement Center
Building 12, Room 307H
321-433-7744
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. with evening workshops
by appointment
Titusville Campus
1311 North US 1
Titusville, FL 32796
Michelle Simms, Coordinator
Building 1, Room 143
321-433-7513
Fax: 321-433-5115
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Career Information For BCC students or alumni looking for employment opportunities, check out the College Central Network Services,
which may be accessed through the BCC Homepage. Find the current student tab, then scroll down to the Student
Success Services link. Next, find the link that says College Central Network Services, which should be on left side of the
page. Click on for instructions and registration. If you need further assistance with resume building and interviewing
skills, visit the following offices:
Melbourne Campus
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935
Linda DeAngelis, Coordinator
Building 10, Room 112
321-433-5571
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Palm Bay Campus
250 Community College Parkway
Palm Bay, FL 32909
Richard Belton, Director
Building 2, Room 161
321-433-7503
Fax: 321-433-5305
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Helpful Academic Web Sites
Page 6 Keys to Success
TRiO Star Students
Business ENTREPRENEURSHIP Program
Angela Jackson—TRiO Student
Christina Perdicaro, TRiO Student
Viera Studio for Performing Arts
TRiO student Jonathan McFadden and business partner and
founder Monica Toro-Lisciandro opened the Viera Studio
for the Performing Arts on May 2, 2012. They both have
extensive experience in drama and have been to major U.S.
cities such as Manhattan, New York, and Hollywood,
California.
In fact, in 2004, Jonathan headed to Hollywood, where he won the Best New Talent of Los Angeles Award.
He also has appeared on television in national commercials, on stage in numerous professional musical and
dance productions, and can be seen hosting promotional Web videos for Brevard Community College and
WBCC-TV. Additionally, he volunteered as a cast member in several community theater productions at the
Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse.
The Viera Studio for the Performing Arts offers multiple classes for students to choose from that include
acting, musical theater, commercials, audition techniques, college audition preparation, public speaking,
movement, instrumental techniques, and vocal techniques. There is also e-Coaching, which allows students to
video chat with an experienced staff professional for 15 or 30 minutes to get advice and feedback. The cost for
weekly classes start at $35 per month for children, with discounts for multiple classes. There is no registration;
however all students must purchase a t-shirt to be worn at all related classes and events.
The Viera Studio for the Performing Arts is located at The Suntree Business Center, Suite 219, at
3270 Suntree Boulevard. For more information, call 646-263-6859 or visit www.thevierastudio.com.
Page 7
Kathryn Thompson, Newly elected Rotaract President:
Rotaract is a Rotary-Sponsored Service Club for young people. It promotes
understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.
I wish to encourage people to come out and see what our club meetings are
like. Meetings are at 4:30 P.M. in the Cocoa BCC Community Dining Hall.
See you there,
Kathryn
By Students, for Students
Brianna Wise, Mary Kay Representative:
If you’re looking for wonderful products that can pamper your skin or would just
like to have a facial party, please contact me:
Website: Marykay.com/briiannarenee0617
Contact number: 321-362-1287
Business ENTREPRENEURSHIP Program (continued):
Volume 3, Issue 3
