11/28/2022 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Hello Cambridge College Students:
We hope that you all had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving and that you are in the swing of the holiday season. It is also the end of the term, which may mean crunch time for many of you. If you need help with your class(es), we encourage you to reach out to our tutors for academic support. For information on accessing our CC tutors or TutorMe 24/7 online tutoring, click here>>.
Reminder: Registration
As a reminder, spring registration is open. You can view all the available spring classes in the registration portal in MyCC. We encourage you to visit your advisor or success coach for advice on which classes to take in the spring. If you do not know how to register, you can watch this brief video linked here (8:35)>>.
This week, we are offering several excellent workshops. Please join us!
Google: Tips & Tricks
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>.
CC Librarian Jeff Cronin will present a variety of Google search techniques that will improve your effectiveness at searching the web. There will also be an opportunity for questions.
Time Management Workshop
Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>.
Thursday, December 1, 2022, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>.
In this fun and useful workshop, we will learn various strategies for managing our time and will each choose a strategy that will help right now! Our lives are so busy and full of distractions. How do we prioritize and protect the time that we have scheduled for those priorities? We’ll laugh and plan our way through taking control of our time. Join CC Learning Specialist Leah Barcan for this hands-on workshop!
MTEL Workshop - Communication & Literacy
MTEL tutor Christine Zuppa will offer an MTEL workshop for those who need to take the Communication & Literacy reading & writing subtests.
- Reading - Wednesday, 11/30, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom
- Session 1: Vocabulary, Main Idea, & Author’s Purpose, Relationships Among Ideas, Critical Thinking, Summarizing
- Writing - Wednesdays, 12/7 & 12/14, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom
- Session 2: Establishing Main Idea, Grammar, & Punctuation
- Session 3: Writing & Editing a Summary / Composition
The fee for all three sessions of this 3-session workshop is $75. Contact Christine Zuppa at Christine.Zuppa@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions you may have. Follow these instructions to register for the workshop:
1. Click here to sign up: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/nR0vUYjv
2. Email your payment receipt to Christine.Zuppa@cambridgecollege.edu
3. Upon receipt, you will receive information about the workshop and ZOOM access
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. (EST) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here>>.
- Every Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Community Time
Wednesday, December 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>.
“Community Time” is a monthly event and an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to spend an hour together to share their experiences and build a stronger CC community. Each “Community Time” event will have a topic for discussion and provide an opportunity to share your story and connect with peers and colleagues in a safe space. At this meeting, we will hear news about our Student Council and ways to get involved, chat about the fall semester and your holiday plans, and there will be time for an open discussion as well. 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.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support.
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.