Academic Affairs
Erwin J. Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Room S-715
Liesl jones, Associate Provost, Room S-715
Janice Zummo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Support Services, Room S-715
Pete Gutierrez, Acting Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing, Room S-715
Gail Fernandez, Acting Associate Dean of Faculty, Room S-715
Carei Thomas, Director of Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Room S-108
Deanne Southwell, Executive Director of Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, Room M-1412
Sara Crosby, Director of BMCC Learning Academy Program, Room M-1413
Peter Williams, Director of College Now, Room M-1206B
Argenis Rodriguez, Director of CUNY Edge, Room M-1216B
Thomas Harbison, Director Digital Education Center, Room S-510A
Antonette McKain, Director of Evening/Weekend & Off-Site Programs, Room S-715
Gina Cherry, Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, Room S-750G
Greer McPhaden, Director of Faculty Appointments, Room S-715
Sharon Reid, Director of Internships and Experiential Learning, Room S-750
Gregory Farrell, Director of Learning Resource Center, Room M-1412
Katheen Dreyer, Chief Librarian, Room S-410
Gregory Bryant, MECA College Liaison, Room S-634
Odaelys Pollard, Director of Research, Room S-715
Maketa Barber, Director of Testing Office, Room S-103
Ashtian Holmes, Director of Urban Male Leadership Academy, Room M-430E
Igwe Williams, Director of The Writing Center, Room S-510
Academic Affairs Student Support Services
Academic Advisement
Each semester, students are required to meet with an advisor to make certain that they are following the correct course of study. The advisors help students create an academic plan and provide information regarding curriculum choice. Students are not allowed to register until academic advisement has been completed. For information concerning academic advisement, contact the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, (212) 220-8315, Room S-108.
Academic Advisement and Transfer Center
The Academic Advisement and Transfer Center’s initiatives are designed to assist students in making a successful transition from a 2-year college to a 4-year college in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree.
The Center offers a variety of resources and support services for students that can help them in the transfer and selection process, such as: individualized and group academic and transfer advising; CUNY course equivalency information; college information fairs and visits; articulation information between BMCC and 4-year institutions; academic audits for students approaching graduation; transfer information regarding admissions and scholarships; transfer workshops; and transfer instructions specifically for CUNY colleges.
Carei Thomas, Director, (212) 220-8315, Room S-108
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) was designed to assist motivated students to earn an associate degree within 3 years. The program promotes student success by providing academic, financial and personal support, including: personalized advisement, career counseling, tutoring, tuition gap waivers for eligible students, MTA Metrocards and textbook vouchers. ASAP also offers a series of workshops and activities to enhance student learning and promote academic success.
Deanne Southwell, Executive Director, (212) 346-8509, Room M-1412
BMCC Learning Academy Program
The BMCC Learning Academy (BLA) is a community-oriented success program that provides supportive personalized advisement, weekly success seminars and interactive career and transfer guidance to students interested in healthcare careers.
Sara Crosby, Director, (212) 346-8640, Room M-1413
Immersion Program
This program is designed for newly admitted and returning freshmen. The program provides an opportunity for students to acquire basic skills, complete their basic skills obligations, and get a head-start on their college experience. The program will (1) offer basic skills courses to improve students’ proficiency in areas such as English (writing), English as a Second Language, Reading, and Mathematics; (2) provide students with an opportunity to enroll in one or more courses to reduce or eliminate the number of basic skills courses they will be required to take in the fall or spring semester; (3) provide counseling, tutoring and other support services; and (4) offer students an opportunity to work with concerned and committed faculty in small class settings.
Dean Janice Zummo, (212) 220-8320, Room S-715
Freshman Year Experience (FYE)
All incoming, first-time freshmen are expected and encouraged to participate in the FYE workshops offered before and/or during the initial weeks of each semester. In these workshops, students receive important information to orient them to life at the College: academic protocol, college services, academic success, and note-taking and test-taking skills. Additionally, several workshops are scheduled throughout the semester to build students’ basic and advanced computer skills.
Digital Education Center
The Digital Education Center supports faculty and students throughout their online teaching and learning experiences, facilitating the use of transformative online pedagogies and technologies. BMCC students have a wide range of online and hybrid course offerings to choose from, as well as fully-online degrees and certificate programs.
Thomas Harbison, Director, (212) 220-8144, Room S-510A
Evening/Weekend Programs
BMCC currently offers six Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Programs: Liberal Arts (A.A.), Business Administration (A.A.), Accounting (A.A.S.), Computer Network Technology (A.A.S.), Childcare/Early Childhood Education-Preschool/Elementary (A.S.) and Nursing (A.A.S.). In all six programs, students may complete their degree requirements by attending classes exclusively on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. This is an ideal opportunity for busy people juggling work and family responsibilities.
Students attending classes on the weekend receive the same support services as those attending classes during the week and in the daytime. These include: library, academic advisement, counseling, career services, childcare, tutoring/supplemental instruction, and open access computer labs. In addition, support areas such as the Registrar’s Office, Bursar, and Admissions are also open on some Saturdays each semester. The Evening/Weekend Program Office provides administrative coverage at night and on the weekend.
Antonette McKain, Director, (212) 220-8325, Room S-715
CUNY EDGE
(EDUCATE, DEVELOP, GRADUATE and EMPOWER) Program formerly known as COPE, is an initiative implemented by The City University of New York and the Human Resources Administration (commonly referred to as HRA.) The goal is to support the specific needs of students who are receiving government assistance and are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Argenis Rodriguez, Director, (212) 346-8486, Room M-1216B
Internships and Experiential Learning
The Office of Internships and Experiential Learning supports students in developing and enhancing hands-on skills, and in obtaining global experiences through domestic and international opportunities which include internships, study abroad courses, and service learning. The competencies and skills gained can be applied in positions across a range of industries and sectors. Students will have an advantage in their academic and professional pursuits, and be more marketable to prospective employers. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue and complete at least one type of approved experiential learning opportunity prior to the completion of study.
Sharon Reid, Director (212) 776-6409, Room S-750
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides students with services designed to strengthen academic skills and meet learning needs. The LRC coordinates a tutorial program, instructional computer labs, tutor-conducted study skills workshops and non-print instructional materials to supplement tutoring and study skills improvement. All LRC services are available free of charge to registered BMCC students, faculty and staff.
Gregory Farrell, Director, (212) 220-1383, Room S-510
Testing Office
BMCC Office of Instructional Testing supports student enrollment, retention, and success by maintaining exemplary testing standards and practices, protecting the confidentiality of student data, and creating an optimal testing environment that meet the needs of students, faculty, administration, and all other stakeholders.
Maketa Barber, Director (212) 220-8085, Room S-103
Tutoring
BMCC has several academic support services programs that are designed to help students succeed in their course work and to become independent learners. For additional information, please contact the appropriate program coordinator. All academic support services are free of charge. Refer to the chart on the previous page for the programs and their locations and contact information.
The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library
The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library (S-410) and the Group Study Area (S-430) offer seating, individual carrels, electrified worktables and group study rooms. The Library has a collection of about 90,000 volumes of books, over 150 print magazines, over 139,000 electronic journals, magazines and newspapers, over 1 million e-books, and 175 databases. Library faculty are available in-person, through chat or email, and by appointment to assist students in locating and using appropriate materials for their courses and assignments. Library staff can assist students in borrowing materials and using the Library’s services and spaces. The Library provides a chapter scanning service as well as an extensive collection of print and e-reserves. Older editions of textbooks used in BMCC courses are available for loan. Laptops and iPads are available for loan. The Library has rich fiction, manga/graphic novels, streaming media, and DVD collections. For more information about hours and services please see the Library’s website: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/library/.
Chief Librarian: Kathleen Dreyer
The Writing Center
The BMCC Writing Center (Room S-500) is intended to support students and faculty in courses from all disciplines on campus. The Center helps students develop the critical thinking skills and revision habits necessary for success in college level writing. It offers assistance to faculty with assignment design and student feedback.
The Center works with students in small group conferences. Writing assistants assess the individual needs of student writers in order to coach them through the relevant aspects of the writing process. The Writing Center offers help with writing assignments from all disciplines, along with assistance on resumes, job application letters, and fellowship or college transfer essays. Tutoring is offered on a drop-in and appointment basis, or through E-Tutoring.
Program Hours
Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Igwe Williams, Director, (212) 220-1384, Room S-510