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embrace your college days
because they come and go so
quickly. Your future can be as
bright as you would like, but
you must be willing to shine.
Start taking action now! And
finally, summer registration
has begun, so please schedule
an advising appointment to
get the most preferred
instructors and classes.
Remember, the goal is
completion toward
graduation. Best wishes!
As we approach mid-spring, I
trust each of you are having a
productive, progressive, and
successful semester. Now that
spring break is long over, I
strongly encourage you to
take time out to reflect on
your accomplishments and
applaud your successes. You
may need to consider
changing your mindset,
developing a more positive
attitude, or becoming a better
you. Learn to enjoy and
From the Director’s Desk
Keys to Success
Inside this issue:
From the Director’s Desk 1
Mission Statement 1
Campus Contacts 1
Valarie Joiner—Assistant Director 2
Upcoming Activities 2
Connie Wilson—Assistant Director 3
Palm Bay Campus 3
Congratulations to Our Graduates 3
Meet the Rest of the TRiO Staff 4
Career Information 5
Financial Aid Information 5
Helpful Academic Web Sites 5
TRiO Star Students 6
By Students, for Students 7
Spring 2012 Volume 2, Issue 2
Mission Statement
“To promote student learning and enhance the development of eligible participants—low income,
first generation, and learning/physically disabled students—by providing academic, financial,
cultural, and personal support and resources in an effort to increase retention, graduation, and
transfer rates to four-year colleges and universities.”
Campus Contacts:
Cocoa Campus: 321-433-7349
Melbourne Campus: 321-433-5805
Palm Bay Campus: 321-433-5268
Titusville Campus: 321-433-5029
Edited by Nicole Greenblatt & Reneé A. Parker. Designed by Reneé A. Parker.
Brevard Community College
Main Office
Building 9, Room 206
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-7349
Fax: 321-433-7156
We’re on the Web:
www.Trio-SSS.edu
“Allow TRiO-Student Support
Services to serve you;
that is why we are here.”
Our community’s center for quality teaching and lifelong learning
I am honored to be a part of the TRiO-Student Support
Services team. I come to the
TRiO team with many years of life experiences from
educating children to
traveling and experiencing
other cultures including that of Spain, Germany, Paris,
Aruba, Hawaii, the Cayman
Islands, Belize, the Bahamas, Cozumel, and
recently, Hong Kong. I am
originally from Louisiana
(Tangipahoa Parrish). I enrolled at Florida
Agricultural & Mechanical
University (FAMU) and four years later graduated
with a Master’s in
elementary education. I
believe education is the key to success in life. I strive to
ensure that all students have
every opportunity and tool to reach their fullest
potential. I am dedicated to
providing you with
Upcoming TRiO Events and Activities:
Florida International University (FIU)
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012, 2:00 P.M.
Details: Located in Miami, Florida, on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
Details: Located in Davie, Florida
The only cost you will have as a student is for personal purchases.
Please reserve your spot via email, walk-in, or phone by contacting Reneé A. Parker, Administrative Support Assistant II, at 321-433-7349.
You will receive e-mail reminders regarding each event, as well.
Summer 2012:
Visiting a college campus gives you a chance to get a feel for the school, ask
questions about admissions and transferring, look at the classrooms and housing,
and learn about their academic resources.
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Valarie Joiner,
Assistant Director
Away We G o . . . Upcoming P rograms & Act ivit ies for TR iO-SSS
Valar ie Joiner, Assistant D irector of Cocoa & Titusvi l le Campuses
“I believe
education is the
key to success
in life. I strive
to ensure that
all students
have every
opportunity
and tool to
reach their
fullest
potential.”
exemplary services and committed to your
educational success. I look
forward to meeting you and
assisting you with mapping out your educational path.
Ms. Valarie Joiner
Assistant Director, TRiO-SSS
Cocoa Campus,
Building 9, Room 204
321-433-7346
My name is Connie Wilson,
an Assistant Director of
TRiO-Student Support
Services. My offices are
located on the Melbourne
Campus, Bldg. 1, Room 119,
and the Palm Bay Campus,
Bldg. 1, Room 123. I attended
Bethune Cookman University
in Daytona Beach, Florida,
and earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Speech
Communication. Additionally,
I earned a Master of Arts
degree in Business
Management from
Webster University.
Although I was recently
hired at Brevard
Community College, I
am quite familiar with the
TRiO-SSS program and
services. I have over 11
years of experience
working with TRiO-SSS
students, and I am both
privileged and excited to
provide the essential
resources and personable
service that will assist
TRiO-SSS students in
matriculating and
achieving their academic
goals.
Ms. Connie Wilson
Assistant Director, TRiO-SSS
Melbourne Campus,
Building 1, Room 119 321-433-5805
The Palm Bay Campus is the newest and fastest-growing campus of Brevard Community College.
So it is with pleasure that I welcome you to “The Bay,” the preferred pathway to your future.
TRiO-Student Support Services is also growing and expanding, and is experienced in providing you with a variety of support services, such as advising and one-on-one math tutoring.
Please visit us in Building 1, Room 122, and allow our
knowledgeable staff to assist you in choosing your pathway to the future.
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Words from Palm Bay Campus
Connie Wilson, Assistant D irector of M elbourne & P alm Bay Campuses
Graduates, Spring 2012:
• Cicero Carr • Fonda James
• Star Fain • Dexter Westbrook • Michael Ford
Graduates, December 2011:
• Ethan Babb • Dina Joseph • Kathy Bellamy • Sherman Mortimer • Ashley Briegar • Dana Nesmith • Lauren Clark • Evelyn Seiler • Matthew Davis • Michael Spaulding • Cassandra Dixon • Carmela Van Hemert
• Hiram Guerrero • Chantay Williams • Tennessa Hall • Brent Himmenger • Cornelius Jenkins • Gregory Jones
Special Campus Student Awards received by TRiO students
(Spring 2012):
Student Name Award Campus
Kathy Bellamy Campus Leadership Titusville Cicero Carr Service Learning Titusville Fonda James TRiO-SSS Cocoa Richard Leviner Special Services Titusville
Jonathan McFadden Student Activity Cocoa
Congratulations to Our Graduates
Connie Wilson,
Assistant Director
My office hours are
Monday-Thursday,
12:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.,
Cocoa Campus. Appointments are highly
recommended—we fill up
quickly! Just sign up using
the sign-up sheets on my
desk, located by the office
window. I look forward
to working with you all!
My office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. &
Thursday, 9:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. I am located on the Cocoa
Campus in the TRiO-SSS Office, Bldg. 9, Room 206.
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“Get FREE, unlimited one-on-one
reading/writing tutoring!”
Linda R oosa, S upplemental I nstructor N icole Greenblatt, Learning S pecia list
My office hours are Tuesday-Wednesday,
9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
The office is located on the Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 1,
Room 206c. I look forward to
seeing you.
E unice R hee, Learning S pecia list
“Even if you don’t need full-time
help, please feel free to come in and
work on your assignments.”
“Included is free, personal
one-on-one tutoring in all of your
math courses. “
Linda Barrelle,
Records Specia l is t
Reneé A. Parker,
Admin is tra tive Suppor t Ass is tant, I I
Meet The Rest of Our Staff
The Administrative Staff for the Four Campuses
For assistance with problems or difficulties while using
FAFSA on the Web, or for specific questions about the
FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-aid (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If
you are hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the
TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Please remember to complete your FAFSA each year in early
January if possible. However, you must have your tax return from
the previous year, depending on which FAFSA application you are completing. Many institutions award grants (free monies) to
students who apply early, so don’t delay. Also, check out the Web
site www.Fafsa4caster.ed.gov for additional assistance
with completing your application and finding scholarship
opportunities.
Financial Aid Information
Grammar Practice Links www.grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
members.cox.net/teachro
www.webgrammar.com
www.chompchomp.com
www.college.hmco.com/devenglish/
fawcettgrassroots/8e/students/grammar/
index.html
Math Practice Links www.webmath.com
www.math.com
www.khansacademy.com
www.algebra.com
www.mathdork.com
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The College-Career Centers located
at Cocoa, Titusville, Melbourne, and
Palm Bay Campuses are available to
provide resources and tools to assist you with career exploration,
planning, and development. The
goal of the centers is to provide
resources that will assist students,
alumni, or job seekers from the
community in developing and
implementing an effective career
plan:
Self-assessment & Awareness
Employment Resources
Resumé Review
Interview Tips
Career Enrichment Workshops
Cocoa Campus 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
Gloria Meeks, Associate Director,
College-wide Career Development and
Placement Center Building 12, Room 307H 321-433-7744 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., with evening workshops by appointment
Titusville Campus 1311 North US 1 Titusville, FL 32796
Michelle Simms, Coordinator Building 1, Room 143 321-433-7513 Fax: 321-433-5115
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Career Information: For BCC students or alumni looking for employment opportunities, check out the College Central Network Services, which may be accessed through the BCC Homepage. Find the current student tab, then scroll down to the Student
Success Services link. Next, find the link that says College Central Network Services, which should be on left side of the
page. Click on for instructions and registration. If you need further assistance with resumé building and interviewing
skills, visit the following offices:
Melbourne Campus 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935
Linda DeAngelis, Coordinator
Building 10, Room 112 321-433-5571 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Palm Bay Campus 250 Community College Parkway Palm Bay, FL 32909
Richard Belton, Director Building 2, Room 161 321-433-7503
Fax: 321-433-5305 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Helpful Academic Web Sites
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“It’s TRiO goal to help us reach our full potential
and graduate from BCC.”
TRiO Star Students
Fonda James
The TRiO Program and staff have helped me to become what I’m capable
of becoming. Through my faith, I have been inspired to do more, learn
better, and help others achieve their goals and achievements.
Ms. Turpin-Peek, Director &
Christopher Marry, Student
I would like to extend a special thanks to Ms. Beatrice Turpin-Peek and all
of the staff at Cocoa Campus’s TRiO-Student Support Services. TRiO-
Student Support Services is a great program that helps students while on
their journey toward academic success. I have been a student at Brevard
Community College since spring 2010, and TRiO has helped me every step
of the way. As we all know, college can be stressful, especially while
working full-time and dealing with the many obstacles that life brings
along the way. TRiO’s services are helping students like me every day to
achieve success through academic advisement, tutorial support, mentoring,
supplemental grant aid, etc. In the fall of 2010, I had an English teacher
who had an odd teaching style. He used reverse psychology to get the most
out of his students. By mid-semester, I was stressed and ready to withdraw
from the class, so I headed to the TRiO building. When I arrived and told
Ms. Turpin-Peek of my plans, she didn’t withdraw me from the class, but
instead encouraged me to push harder. She told me the only way to achieve
educational success was to push through hard times and continue to work
hard even when things looked badly. I finished that semester with a high A
in my English class thanks to the encouragement of TRiO Support
Services. I’m currently on the Dean’s List with a 3.33 GPA, and I only
have 24 more credit hours left to graduate. I can honestly say I have
worked hard to get here, but the staff at TRiO Student Support Services
saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself and showed me how to
bring it out.
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Daniel Scott: “My Travel Bug to China” Traveling has always been in
my blood. As a child, I
dreamed of visiting faraway
lands and experiencing new
cultures. I have had a fascination with China for as
long as I can remember.
Growing up, it was my ideal
runaway destination from
life’s challenges. Travel was
always a luxury just out of my
reach until I got the travel bug
and just went for it.
My first experience in
China was an eye-opening
one. At 7 A.M., I flew from
Orlando to Detroit, then onward to Hong Kong. The
flights were a combined 22
hours with only an hour
layover. I found myself
through customs and
immigration by 8 P.M. the
following day. I slept in the
airport and began my journey
the next morning. From the first day to the end of the trip
one month later, I found
China to be filled with new
sights, sounds, and
experiences. The plan of
travel was to enter Hong
Kong and cross into China. I
traveled three thousand miles
into China and stayed in
Guangzhou, Guilin, and
Yangzhou. I then reversed
my path and exited out of Hong Kong.
The highlight of my trip
was in Hong Kong. I stayed
at a hostel in a building called
the Chungking Mansions. This
building houses over four
thousand people from over 120
countries when it locks its doors
at night. It is truly a cross-section of human culture. It has
a large population of Christians,
Muslims, and Hindi all getting
along in the name of business. I
was lucky enough to have lunch
with an Imam, which is an
Islamic leader. We discussed
many things ranging from the
city of Hong Kong and China to
9/11. I also met with a man and
his family who were from
Nepal; they left their country to start a new life. There was little
opportunity for him in his
native country. He left for the
big city and found himself in
Hong Kong with no plan or
resources, but thought he was
better off than in Nepal.
In conclusion, travel has
always been on my agenda, but it never materialized until
I finally took the plunge. I
traveled off the beaten path to
expose myself to different
cultures. Experiencing new
cultures shapes the soul and
allows for a vastly different
worldview. I found that most
people share the same dreams
as we do in America, and that
the world is smaller than I
thought. Now that I am back, people ask me why would I
go to China. I smile and tell
them, “The world is yours.
Live in it!”
Kudos to Celestine Sutton Congratulations to Cocoa Campus TRiO-Student Support Services participant
Celestine Sutton, who was recently appointed to serve as a board member for the Cocoa
Housing Authority by the Board of Commissioners for Brevard County and Cocoa City
Mayor Michael Blake. Her tenure began January 25, 2012, and will go through June 30,
2013. Her primary responsibility will be to represent the concerns of tenants residing in
area housing and to help make improvements within her community. Other areas of
responsibility include hiring, evaluating, and if necessary, discharging the Executive Director; adhering to
policies required by state law; funding agencies that are in the best interest of the community; monitoring the
performances of those agencies; and approving budget expenditures, contracts, grant applications, and
purchases as required by state law of the authority by-laws.
Victor Harbor, Hong Kong Boardwalk of fame for
“Hollywood” Asian superstars Elephant Trunk Hill in
Guilin, China
A typical “upscale”
street in China
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