9/30/2021 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Greetings Cambridge College Students:
Hopefully, the term is going well! This will be the last Academic Affairs update from me, Dr. Jerry Ice, Interim Provost. The College has recently hired a new Provost, Dr. Stephen Healey, who will begin on October 1st. Dr. Healey hails from the University of Bridgeport, where he was Provost and more recently Interim President.
Here are some additional notifications:
Coming to Campus
The College has adopted a new policy for vaccine verification. If you are coming on campus, bring your vaccine record card and a photo ID to the security desk. Once confirmed, you will receive your CC Vaccination Card. Be sure to have this with you at all times on campus. For a full explanation of the new process, click here>> .
Parking
If you are coming on campus regularly, you should obtain a student parking permit. To receive your permit, email the following information to Jessica Burgos at jessica.burgos@cambridgecollege.edu:
§ Student name, ID, phone number, & vehicle information (make, model, color, license plate).
§ If you have questions, contact Jessica at (617)-873-0182.
College Central Network Access
The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is your central resource for career-building information. Through the CCPD you can access an online career resource tool powered by College Central Network (CCN). This platform provides tools to help you plan your career, including career research, employment opportunities, resume and cover letter writing support, and so much more. Instructions for registering and creating an account will be sent to your Cambridge College email account – first.lastname##@go.cambridgecollege.edu - directly from College Central Network. Follow those instructions carefully to complete the process or contact Irina Galatskaya, Career Services Manager, via email at Irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu to learn more.
Fall 2021-2022 Workshops
This fall, Cambridge College is offering many virtual workshops and events! Click here to access the full list of workshops>>.
Weekly Workshops and Groups
Reading and Writing Studios
§ Every Wednesday, 9/22-11/10, 5:00-6:00 PM EST. Reading and Writing Studios with Cambridge College Learning Specialist, Kathleen Hartnett. Click here to register for the series>>
§ Every Friday, 9/24-11/12, 3:30-4:30 PM EST. Reading and Writing Studios with Cambridge College Professional Writing Tutor, Lee Okan. Click here to register for the series>>
English Conversation Groups
§ Every Monday, 9/20-12/13, 5:00-6:00 PM EST. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. Click here to register for the series>>
§ Every Thursday, 9/23-12/16, 5:00-6:00 PM EST. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. Click here to register for the series>>
Upcoming Workshops & Events
§ Friday, 10/1, 3:30-4:30 PM EST. The Writing Process: An Overview Studio with Lee Okan. Click here to register>>
§ Tuesday, 10/5, 5:00-6:00 PM EST. Unlocking the Secrets of Scholarly Research with Gilda Bruckman. Click here to register>>
§ Wednesday, 10/6, 5:00-6:00 PM EST. Effective Paragraphs and their Structure: A Beginning, Middle, End Studio with Kathleen Hartnett. Click here to register>>
§ Wednesday, 10/6, 6:00-700 PM EST. Library Webinar: Introduction to the Cambridge College Online Library with Jeff Cronin. Click here to register>>
§ Thursday, 10/7 4:00-5:00 PM EST. How to Outline and Reverse Outline with Kate Litterer. Click here to register>>
§ Friday, 10/8, 3:00-4:00 PM EST. How to Outline and Reverse Outline with Kate Litterer. Click here to register>>
§ Friday, 10/8, 3:30-4:30 PM. Effective Paragraphs and their Structure: A Beginning, Middle, End Studio with Lee Okan. Click here to register>>
Laptop Loan Program
If you do not have your own computer for your class and to complete assigned coursework, we encourage you to obtain a loaner laptop. For more information or to request a laptop, contact Tracy McLaughlin, Associate Provost, at tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
A Federal Communications Commission program has provided a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households. Under the new infrastructure bill that was just passed, this benefit will be expanded as the “Affordable Connectivity Program.” To learn about eligibility and application options, visit www.GetEmergencyBroadband.org.
Please reach out if you have any questions or need support.
Sincerely,
Jerry Ice, Ed.D.
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.