College students are facing a sea change in borrowing to pay for their degrees — unfortunately, many would still be drowning in debt.

The change, perhaps as soon as July, would end the Federal Family Education Loan program that has dominated the federal student loan pool for more than 40 years. Read the rest of this entry »

College students graduating in December and May are likely to be the first in a generation to enter a job market featuring double-digit unemployment. That has colleges and universities across America scrambling this fall to revamp their career-placement offerings to help new grads land jobs. Read the rest of this entry »

I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the BCC family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

The short respite will hopefully give each of us an opportunity to reflect on the blessings of family and friends. I know Mary Jo and I are looking forward to sharing turkey and trimmings as we give thanks with our grandchildren.

Please know I am especially grateful for the many new acquaintances I have made at BCC and thank each of you for your warmth and support, and for all the good work you do for our students and the community. I look forward to sharing with you in the many campus celebrations of student and staff accomplishment during the holiday season ahead.

Again, happy Thanksgiving.

John Deans

Interim President

Special offerings, honors courses and more…

BCC’s Little Theater Players Present… IMAGINE – November 20 & 21 at 7:00

OWLs (Older Wiser Learners) classes blend traditional-age students and senior citizens, providing a unique learning environment. Any questions about these courses should be directed to Doug Garnar at 778-5273 or garnar_d@sunybroome.edu.

HIS 100-10 Rise of the West Tuesday & Thursdays, 9:30-10:45, Good Shepherd Sr. Center.  Instr:  Prof. Garnar

LIT 263W01 Children’s Literature TR, 9:30-10:45, Broome West Sr. Center.  Instr:  Prof. Gee

SOC 111-06 Social Problems TR, 9:30-10:45, First Ward Sr. Center-Instr. Professor Townsend.

Are you waiting for your VA Education Benefits? 

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments.  If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or  through VA’s website, www.va.gov.

-Next Step; Candidates Will Visit Campus & Interviewed By Board Of Trustees- 

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) Broome Community College’s Presidential Search Committee has selected three finalists for the position of College President. Read the rest of this entry »

The Broome Community College Choir will present Haydn’s CREATION celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the composer’s death on Sunday Nov.22 at 3:00 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, in Endicott. Featured will be the College Choir, under the direction of Gerald Grahame, with members of the Binghamton Philharmonic, and guest soloists from the Tri-Cities Opera. Tickets are $12 General admission and $10 for Students/Seniors at the door. Advance tickets are $9/$7 and can be reserved by calling 778-5326.

St. Anthony of Padua Church
306 Odell Ave.
Endicott, NY 13760

Soloists:
Soprano  – Julie Hamula
Tenor –  James Gleason
Bass – Timothy LeFebvre

There will be a Blood Drive on campus, Located in AT Lobby. The event will run from 10am-3pm on Wednesday Nov. 18th. There will be a sign up booth located in the Student Center on Tuesday the 10th and Wednesday the 11th from 10-1 or you can call 1-800-Give-Life. BCC has had the most significant growth in blood donors in New York State. We would like to keep this title but need your help!!! The Rotaract Club is facilitating this and will be having raffles through out the day for all participants plus a free T-shirt. If you have any questions please call 778-5152 (Student Government Office) and ask for a Rotaract Officer.