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Academic Affairs

Erwin J. Wong, Acting Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Room S-715

Jim Berg, Associate Dean of Faculty, Room S-715

Janice Zummo, Assistant Dean of Academic Support Services, 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

Christopher Medellin, Director of E-Learning 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

Julie Appel, Director of Project Impact, Room S-430Q

Siddarth Ramakrishnan, Director of Research, Room S-715

Maketa Barber, Interim Director of Testing Office, Room S-103

Oriel Staker, Director of Upward Bound, Room M-1206B

Ashtian Holmes, Director of Urban Male Leadership Academy, Room M-430E

Igwe Williams, Interim 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.

Ms. 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.

Ms. Deanne Southwell, Executive Director, (212) 346-8509, Room M-1412

BMCC Learning Academy Program

The BMCC Learning Academy (BLA) is a  success program that helps students transition to college and stay on track until graduation and transfer. The Learning Academy is a perfect fit for students interested in a perrsonalized academic advisor and supportive knowledgeable community of peers, faculty and academic resources.

Ms. 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.

E-Learning Center

The E-Learning Center focuses on quality design and delivery of online courses. The center supports faculty in the creation of dynamic student-centered learning environments through informed research-based course design. E-Learning courses offer an exciting way to learn for self-motivated students who enjoy reading and writing online. E-Learning courses are limited to 25 students, so faculty are able to provide personalized instruction. Fully online, online, and hybrid courses give students flexibility in scheduling academic work with personal commitments. Fully online courses are delivered via the Internet and  100% online, with no face-to-face meetings. Online courses are between 80%–99% online, allowing students to attend 2–3 face-to-face meetings for orientations, presentations, and/or exams. Hybrid courses are between 33%–80% online, many requiring one weekly face-to-face meeting.

Mr. Christopher Medellin, 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.

Ms. 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.

Mr. 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.

Ms. 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.

Mr. 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.

Ms. Maketa Barber, Interim 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 Quiet Study Area (S-430) offer seating, individual carrels, electrified worktables and group study rooms for over 600 students. The Library has a collection of over 115,000 volumes of books and reference titles, 350 periodicals, over 60,000 electronic journals,  magazines,  and  newspapers, 183,000  electronic  books,  and  21,473   reels of microfilm. The Library is open  80  hours each week during the fall and spring semesters and shorter hours during the summer and inter-sessions.

There are three main service points in the Library, namely Circulation and Reserve, Reference, and Periodicals. Library faculty members are always available to assist students in locating and using appropriate materials. A 24/7 chat reference service is available through the library website (http://lib1.bmcc.cuny.edu/).

The entire Library is WiFi-enabled and laptops and digital dictionaries are loaned to students for onsite use. In addition, the Library has an active instructional program to teach information literacy.

Library Hours

Monday–Thursday 8:00  am–10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon–5:00 pm

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

Mr. Igwe Williams, Interim Director, (212) 220-1384, Room S-510