Hello Cambridge College Students,
Welcome to the Summer term for in-seat, remote, and hybrid CC classes! For most of you, classes are starting this week. If you have not yet done so, be sure to log into your courses in Canvas to review your course syllabi and to locate any course texts. If your class is running via Zoom, be sure that you have the Zoom link for your course. If you cannot find any of these items, don’t hesitate to reach out to your instructor or advisor for help.
To celebrate the beginning of the summer term, please join Associate Dean of Students Vera Dimoplon for this week’s Community Time on Thursday, June 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (ET) via Zoom, Click here to register >>. Community Time is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to spend an hour together, get to know each other, and build a stronger CC community. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting. Please contact Vera Dimoplon at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu for more information about this event.
Canvas
For those of you who are new this semester, here is a brief overview of Canvas, the College’s learning management system: Canvas was adopted by the College because it is easy to use, mobile friendly, and collaborative. Canvas will be your online classroom, where you will find your syllabus, course information, lectures, reading assignments, etc. Canvas is also where you will communicate with your instructor and classmates. If you’d like to learn more about Canvas, you can access a video providing an overview here >>.
Laptop Loan Program
Laptop computers are essential for student success. If you do not have a dedicated computer, 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.
Grammarly
We are continuing to make Grammarly Premium available free of charge to all students! All CC students who have registered for summer classes should have received an email with a link to set up their Grammarly Premium account. If you did not receive the invitation, please reach out to leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu. You can read our Grammarly announcement and directions, here>> and access Grammarly support videos here>>.
New SEVP Rules for International Students for Fall 23-24
International students enrolled in the Summer 2023 semester are allowed to complete the summer semester under the flexible COVID-19 guidelines. However, beginning September 1, 2023, all F1 VISA students, regardless of when they entered the United States, will need to enroll in in-seat classes, with only one online (or remote) class permitted per semester. Before registering for fall classes, please be sure to meet with your academic advisor to ensure that you are enrolling in the required number of in-seat classes. Should you have any questions about this, please reach out to Vera Dimoplon at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu.
If you have time, please come join us for one of our workshops this week!
Resources for Success at Cambridge College
Tuesday, June 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
Cambridge College has many free resources to support students! Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will provide an overview of all our resources and show you how to use TutorMe, CC Tutors, Read & Write Gold, and Grammarly.
APA Bootcamp
Tuesday, June 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
CC Librarian Jeff Cronin will cover the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition citation style. We will begin by covering APA basics, including how to format the most used sources for papers and the basics of in-text citations. We will conclude by covering resources you can use to help with APA. There will also be an opportunity for questions.
Resumés That Lead to Interviews: Writing ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Friendly Resumés
Wednesday, June 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
This webinar will introduce students to current best practices on how to effectively communicate their skills and fit for a job of their interest. The main benefit of using an ATS resume is that it increases your chances of being seen by a hiring manager and getting a job interview! This is a webinar you will not want to miss!
Understanding the Assignment and Getting Started
Thursday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
Sometimes starting is the hardest part! Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will teach you some tips and tricks to understanding your assignments and how to get started on your work.
English Conversation Group
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Groups meet virtually via Zoom every Monday and Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
§ Every Monday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here>>.
§ Every Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>.
For those of you graduating, we look forward to seeing you at commencement this coming Sunday to celebrate your accomplishments. To everyone else, we wish you good luck with your coursework this term! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Tracy McLaughlin and your Student Success Team
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Tracy McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
Cambridge College
tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu
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.