5/23/2022 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update     

Hello Cambridge College Students:

Congratulations to those of you graduating this term! We are celebrating with you and look forward to seeing you at commencement on June 12th.

We hope you are all doing well and that those of you on break are enjoying the time off. While online classes are currently in session, most other classes begin the week of June 6th. In preparation for classes, be sure to review your course syllabus and obtain any required textbooks or materials. Your course instructor(s) will likely reach out soon with a welcome email. Here are some other items to keep in mind:

How to Research Companies & Industries

Developing your skill at researching companies and industries can pay off in numerous ways. It can help you with your coursework, identify prospective employers, prepare for interviews, and research personal investments. CC Librarian Jeff Cronin will begin with a brief presentation about the different types of companies, e.g., publicly held and privately held. He will then discuss a variety of resources on the web and in databases at the Cambridge College Online Library that provide data and analysis for companies and industries. There will also be an opportunity for questions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu. 

Beginning in the summer 2022 term, all courses will be using Canvas as the Learning Management System. Each training session will show students the Canvas course settings, notifications, inbox communications, conducting coursework such as uploading assignments, taking a quiz, participating in discussion forums, and utilizing Canvas help resources. We encourage all students to register for one of the Canvas training sessions below:

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>>.

Community Time

'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, as well as connect with peers and colleagues in a safe space. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting. If you have questions about the event or need accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Vera Dimoplon at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu.

If you are on break, enjoy the last few weeks. Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our offices if you need support or have questions. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you in summer classes.

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.