Student Affairs
Marva Craig, Vice President of Student Affairs, Room S-350
Michael Hutmaker, Dean of Student Affairs, Room S-350
Pedro Perez, Director of College Discovery, Room S-335
Cecilia Scott-Croff, Director of Early Childhood Center, Room N-375
Penelope S. Jordan, R.N., Director of Health Services, Room N-380
Harry Mars, Director of Student Activities, Room S-230
Victoria Apostol-Marius, Program Coordinator of Women’s Resource Center, Room S-340
Christopher Thunberg, Director of Center for Career Development, Room S-342
Daphne Gilles, Manager of Office of Accessibility, Room N-360
Student Support Services
Counseling Center
The staff of the Counseling Center will become an integral part of helping you achieve your personal, academic, and career goals. The Center is staffed by professional psychologists and social workers who work in strictest confidence to address academic and personal concerns, while the Center’s academic advisor monitors academic progress, and provides support. Counselors are available for individual and group sessions, both by appointment and on a walk-in basis.
The staff of the Counseling Center are integral members of each student’s “success team” and are committed to assisting each student achieve his or her personal, academic, and career goals.
Counselors are available for individual or group sessions, both by appointment (212) 220-8140 or on a walk-in basis at Room S-343. Visit our website at www.bmcc.cuny.edu/counseling for updated notices and events.
Ms. Neda Hajizadeh, Director, (212) 220-8152, Room S-335
Center for Career Development
The Center for Career Development provides comprehensive career planning and employment counseling services that motivate students to develop a career plan and prepare for their timely graduation.
Students learn how to select an academic major and develop a career plan that matches their personal interests, abilities, and occupational goals. In addition, students are taught job interviewing, how to develop and write an effective resume, and job search skills essential to seeking meaningful experiential and employment opportunities. Students establish relationships with employers through on-campus networking events. Networking opportunities include on-campus interviews and Career Fairs.
Mr. Christopher Thunberg, Director, (212) 220-8170, Room S-342
College Discovery Program
The College Discovery Program is a developmental program, which provides support services such as counseling, academic and career advisement, tutorial services and financial assistance to students who are admitted into the program. Students are identified for acceptance into the program, on the basis of their high school average and family/household income. The support services include a variety of outreach and enrichment activities provided on an individual and group basis to enhance the students’ growth and development, both academically and personally. The College Discovery staff consists of professionally trained counselors, tutorial support, and administrative personnel who are dedicated and committed to assisting the students in their pursuit of a college education and a fulfilling career.
Mr. Pedro Perez, Director, (212) 220-8152, Room S-335
Office of Accessibility
Any BMCC student with a documented disability is encouraged to meet with the staff in the Office of Accessibility (OA) to discuss potential reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis according to documented need and must follow “CUNY Documentation Guidelines” endorsed by COSDI (Council on Students Disability Issues). Students are required to submit disability documentation and complete an Application for Accommodations to the OA. Examples of the more typical accommodations granted include: extended time testing, readers, sign-language interpreters, note-taking services, and textbooks on tape. In addition, a state-of-the-art Assistive Technology (AT) computer lab is available for student use. This lab is equipped with AT solutions for students who are blind or low-vision, students with learning disabilities, and students with physical disabilities. The office also offers assistance with registration and serves as a liaison to academic departments, administrative offices, and various community resources. The Office of Accessibility fosters independence and self-advocacy.
Ms. Daphne Gilles, Manager of Office of Accessibility, (212) 220-8152, Room N-360
Student Activities
The Office of Student Activities provides consultation and administrative support to student government, student organizations and student media groups. We also conduct an annual weekend student leadership retreat; trips to Broadway plays and sporting events; and workshops on dining etiquette, networking, and customer service, etc.
Mr. Harry Mars, Director, (212) 220-8160, Room S-230
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students with similar interests may join or start a student club. All clubs require four executive officers, fifteen members, a club advisor and a constitution. There are more than fifty clubs on campus in the following areas: academic, cultural, media, professional, religious, social, social service and special interests. Students who participate in club activities develop skills in budget management, event planning, leadership, networking, organizing, responsibility, service and team work. Clubs meet during club hours on Wednesdays 2:00pm–4:00pm.
Student Government Association (SGA) Members of the SGA are the elected representatives of the BMCC student body. The SGA seeks to secure meaningful participation in the decision making organs of the College. Registered student clubs and organizations are chartered and funded by the SGA. Members
of the SGA serve on the BMCC Association, the BMCC Auxiliary Enterprise Corporation, the BMCC Media Board, and committees of the Academic Senate and College Council.
(212) 220-8208, Room S-242
New Student Orientation
A first-term student registered at BMCC is required to attend a special pre-registration orientation session. The program is specifically designed to help students successfully adjust to college life, and to utilize the various college resources for maximum personal development and benefit.
Health Services Office
The Health Services Office provides first aid, assessment or treatment of medical emergencies, counseling and information on health-related issues. We offer free measles, mumps and rubella vaccines throughout the year as well as during registration to ensure meeting the requirements set forth by NYS Public Health Law 2165. Throughout the academic year look for workshops covering different health issues as well as our yearly Health Fair held in May. We also provide workshops for those classes or clubs that wish to address specific health issues.
Ms. Penelope S. Jordan, R.N., Director, (212) 220-8255, Room N-380
BMCC Early Childhood Center and Family Child Care Network
BMCC offers two quality childcare programs, the BMCC Early Childhood Center and Family Child Care Network. Each program provides quality day care and early childhood education for the children of BMCC students. The Early Childhood Center offers several service options for children between the ages of 2 and 6 during the day and evening, and on Saturdays and Sundays. The Center most recently embarked upon a new initiative and is now offering a weekend school age program. This program operates between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays for children ages 6 to 12. The Family Child Care Network, supervised by the BMCC Childhood Center, consists of a group of licensed day care homes serving children between two months and 12 years of age.
In keeping with appropriate early childhood practice and the Center’s commitment to learning and safety, each child must be enrolled according to a planned schedule. Mindful of parent’s course schedules and other college activities, the Center’s staff works with parents to develop a schedule that closely meets the needs of both parent and child.
The Early Childhood Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Education Programs and licensed by the New York City Department of Health. The NYC Department of Education has selected our center as a Universal Pre-kindergarten site. The Center’s teachers are certified by the New York State Department of Education. Providers in the Family Childcare Network are registered by the NYC Department of Health and have completed an extensive training course, and the Center’s staff visits their homes regularly.
Ms. Cecilia Scott-Croff, Director, (212) 220-8250, Room N-375
The Women’s Resource Center
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides support services for the growth and development of women students at BMCC as they pursue both their academic and their lifelong goals. The WRC sponsors activities designed to educate and provide information related to women, the family and community concerns. Special programs, seminars and workshops, as well as individualized sessions are designed to address such concerns as wellness, domestic violence, substance abuse, stress management, parenting, relationships, and academics. In addition, the WRC has weekly support groups facilitated by the WRC staff and a peer mentoring program. The WRC
also provides referral services to external social service agencies and acts as a network for resources within the College.
Victoria Apostol-Marius, Program Coordinator, (212) 220-8165, Room S-340
Athletics, Recreation and Intramurals
Intercollegiate Athletics
BMCC’s intercollegiate athletic program consists of baseball, men and women’s basketball, men and women’s soccer, men and women’s swimming, and women’s volleyball. The College is a member of both Region XV of the National Junior College Athletic Association and The City University of New York Athletic Conference. Since 1998, BMCC has won the CUNY Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup for the outstanding intercollegiate athletic program among the community colleges nine of the last thirteen years.
Recreation and Intramurals
BMCC students, faculty, and staff may participate in intramural volleyball, soccer, cricket, table tennis, and badminton. Yoga and Zumba are offered as wellness activities.
A modern fitness center in the BMCC gym has weight training equipment and aerobic machines. Students may also use the modern, Olympic-style swimming pool.
(212) 220-8261, Room N-255
