Getting familiar with the terms and resources available to
you.
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Mission Statement Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive,
public community college serving a diverse South Texas area. It is
a student-centered institution committed to the highest integrity
and to the development of an educational culture that supports
creativity, encourages professional development, and promotes
excellence in all areas.
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CBC at a Glance Enrollment: About 4,000 students. NJCAA
Athletics Housing on campus in Beeville. Quality education at an
affordable cost.
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Student Services We Offer: Advising: add/drop courses, declare
a major, degree plans, transfer questions, testing. Advising Career
Advising: Workshops, career fairs, and special events are available
to all students on all sites. Career Advising Special needs:
classroom accommodations, special needs, campus accessibility.
Special needs Financial aid: questions, FAFSA help, loan sessions,
scholarships, DreamKeeper, work-study program. Financial aid
Veterans Affairs: questions, help with paperwork, course options.
Veterans Affairs
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Student Services The Student Success Center offers:Student
Success Center Early Alert: This program allows us to identify
students having difficulties in class and to provide support
services to retain students and improve their academic performance.
Early Alert Tutoring: The Student Success Center (SSC) Tutor
Programs offer FREE tutoring by appointment during the semester at
every campus/site. Subjects vary by campus. Tutoring E-Tutoring:
Students can get FREE tutoring for a variety of subjects through
online tutoring. E-Tutoring Calculator Loan Agreements Laptop Loan
Agreements
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Student Services Library: Our library staff provides students
with access to databases, EBSCOhost eBooks, and scholarly journals.
Much of this information can be accessed online from the comfort of
your own home. Library Testing Centers: The Student Success Center
offers internet access and computerized courses for review or
testing. Testing Centers Business Office: Pay tuition and fees,
payment plans available. Business Office
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Student Services Other ways Student Services help you? Computer
Lab Access: The CBC Student Success Center (SSC) offer free
services to help students improve academic skills and increase
their chances for success. Computer Lab Access Email Sync: Syncing
your CBC email to your Gmail enables you to get CBC messages
directly to your phone! Email Sync Degree Audit: This program,
available through Campus Connect, will provide you with a listing
of all classes you have completed, classes you are currently taking
and classes you are lacking for a specific degree. Degree
Audit
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Student Activities Student Development Centers host educational
and cultural activities throughout semester such as: Veterans Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Red Ribbon Week Hispanic Heritage Month
Black History Month And More!
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Student Clubs Student involvement can help make your experience
memorable and looks great on a resume! Looking for a way to get
involved? Clubs vary from site to site. Students interested in
starting a new club may see a Student Development Advisor for
information on how to make this happen. Volunteers or Student
Ambassadors are always welcome to help with events! Join us for
Educational/Cultural field trips!
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CBC Lingo: Talk the Talk Academic Calendar: A list of important
dates throughout the semester. Ex) First day of class. Academic
Calendar Degree plan: list of courses that you need to earn an
Associates degree at Coastal Bend College. Think of your degree
plan as a road map to graduation! Degree plan Pre-requisite:
classes you need to take before being accepted into a program such
as Nursing. Credit Hours: most classes are worth 3 credits. Classes
with labs are worth 4 credits. It takes 60 credits to graduate from
most degrees at CBC.
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CBC Lingo: Talk the Talk G.P.A.: Grade Point Average. This is
your overall grade of all your classes combined. A 4.0 means all
As. Financial aid does look at your GPA! G.P.A.: Major: The field
you have chosen to study. Major Syllabus: Information about your
class, professor contact info, and course schedule. Given out by
professor at the beginning of every semester.
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CBC Lingo: Talk the Talk Drop: a dropped class does not count
toward your GPA but does count against your financial aid! You can
only drop 6 classes your WHOLE college career so choose wisely! A
drop is better than an F! Students must drop classes with an
advisor after the first class day. 67%: You must pass 67% of all
attempted classes to be eligible for financial aid! Drops count
against the 67% as well as Fs.
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CBC Lingo: Talk the Talk Transcript: A list of all the classes
you have taken and grades earned. Transfer credit: If you have
attended another college, submit your transcript and you may get
credit for classes you have already taken! Reverse Transfer: If you
left CBC before you earned your associates degree, request that CBC
be mailed a copy of your transcript when you have taken all the
courses needed to complete your associates (called reverse
transfer) and we will award you your degree!
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Things You Should Know! Campus Connect Campus Connect is your
student data base! You can access your student ID, grades,
schedules, billing statements, and your unofficial transcript. You
can register for classes, order your books, and pay your tuition.
You can review your financial aid status and use degree audit to
see how many classes you need to graduate! You can also degree shop
to see how many classes you need to graduate if you were to change
majors.
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Things You Should Know! Your Cougar Card Student ID can be used
as a debit card!Cougar Card If you have any financial aid money
left over after paying your classes and books, the refund will be
sent to your Cougar Card. Blackboard 9: If you are taking an online
class, Blackboard will be your primary resource for completing the
class. Blackboard 9 CBC Student Email is where you receive school
updates, and email your professor or study buddy. Email can be
synced with your Smart Phone ! CBC Student Email Ex)
[email protected]
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What you NEED to know! When adding/dropping courses: There is a
deadline to add/drop classes! If you miss the deadline, you will be
graded what you have. It is your responsibility to drop a class if
you are failing or not attending. If you take a class 3 or more
times the fees get higher! If you pass a class with a low grade,
and want to retake it, Financial Aid may not pay that class. Renew
your FAFSA every year by April 1 st. Scholarship applications are
also due by April 1 st !
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Student Development or Faculty Advisors Your Student
Development Advisor or Faculty Advisor will ask to meet with you 3
times in a semester. They help create a Cooperative Educational
Plan (CEP). You will receive a signed degree plan. They will help
you set short-term goals. They will refer you to Student Support
Services. They will review your grades with you throughout the
semester. They will help you apply for graduation or transfer.
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Tips for CBC Students Tutoring is FREE for Students! Students
can purchase books and supplies at our Book Store with Financial
Aid! Books can be ordered online through Campus Connect. Supplies
can be purchased on site at our Bookstore. Video Tutorial coming
soon! Online Workshops are available for your convenience! Student
Lingo offers a wide variety of online workshops. Ordering Official
Transcripts: Once you have completed your courses here at CBC, you
can request an official transcript be sent to the school of your
choice, to potential employers, or even to yourself to keep for job
fairs.official transcript
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Deadlines Register for classes early! Be aware of deadlines for
adding and dropping classes. Pay tuition & fees early to avoid
being dropped from classes. Be On the lookout for your Final Exam
Schedule. Graduation applications must be submitted in time!
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If You Must Miss Class Contact Your Instructor!! If you are
sick and have to miss class email/call them. Where is that info? On
your syllabus! Do not skip class! Instructors DO take roll! SOME
will drop you if you continue to be absent or they can grade you an
F! Some instructors will give you slack for communicating with them
however, excessive absences will still count against you.
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Classroom Etiquette Be respectful of your instructor! Do not
have your phone out during class! Do not fall asleep in class! Do
not talk to each other while the professor is lecturing! You should
be taking notes in class! Turn in assignments on time! Ask
questions if you are stuck! Visit with professors during office
hours to discuss any problems you are having with the class or
turning in assignments. Professors try to work with you when you
work with them!
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Study Tips Get organized! Keep a calendar. Marking all
assignments down on one calendar can help you see how much you time
you need to devote to each class. Ask yourself How much time do you
have to study? What do you need to study first and for how long?
What is the next important subject on the list? Do not
procrastinate!!! You cannot write a College Worthy research paper
in one evening. Take notes while in class.. Look at your notes at
least 3 times before your test.
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Study Time Suggestions Yes, weve been where you are now! Here
are some tips that helped us through it! Do NOT study in bed- you
will probably fall asleep! Remove distractions - turn off the TV
and put your cell phone in the other room. Study in chunks (20-50
minutes). Try flash cards Its a great way to study in between
classes! Organize a study group. Review, review, review- daily!
Make a quiz for yourself.
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How to Avoid Cram Sessions Cramming is another word for trying
to learn a whole semesters worth of material in one night. Yes,
thats impossible! Know test dates. As stated before a
planner/calendar is a must! Manage your time effectively. Ask for
help when you are confused. Study in between classes. When you
finish a chapter in your textbook, write a summary or make flash
cards. Organize a study group. Meet weekly up to a few weeks before
the test.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities At Coastal Bend College,
students have rights and responsibilities with which they should
familiarize themselves. Student rights include complaint and
grievance procedures and responsibilities include expected student
conduct. These rights are provided to assure students are treated
fairly and responsibilities are necessary for a safe and productive
learning environment.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Coastal Bend College
prohibits: Domestic violence Dating violence Sexual assault
Stalking Incidents of this nature can be reported to Coastal Bend
College staff or the Dean of Student Services.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Awareness and Prevention:
Womens Shelter of South Texas 1-800-580-HURT Corpus Christi
361-881-8888 Alice361-664-8598 Kingsville361-516-0288 Pleasanton
830-569-2001 www.thewomensshelter.org Jodie Elder, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT
36 Encino Loma Beeville, TX 78102 361-319-4608
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Student Rights &
Responsibilities are outlined in the following policies referenced
in italics. To access the policy just type the italicized section
in the search feature of the policy manual.
http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/155
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Access To Programs,
Services, and Activities GL(Legal) includes information on
nondiscrimination, disabilities, special needs. Activities
FK(LOCAL) Activities Registered Student Organizations FKC(LEGAL)
Activities Registered Student Organizations FKC(Local) Admissions
and Attendance - Admissions Requirements FBA (Legal) includes
information on academic fresh starts, nontraditional secondary
reduction, immunizations, foreign students, military service
readmissions). Complaints FLD (LOCAL) Conduct - Alcohol and Drug
Use FLBE (Local) Conduct - Alcohol and Drug Use FLBE (Xhibit)
Conduct - Prohibited Organizations and Hazing FLBC (Legal)
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Discipline and Penalties:
Discipline Hearings Procedure FMA (LOCAL) Facilities: Student and
Community Use of College District Facilities GF (Local) Health
Requirements and Services - Immunizations FDAB(Legal) Instructional
Arrangements - Course Load and Schedules ECC (Legal) Public
Information Program - Student's Right to Know GAC(Legal) includes
information on graduation rates, crime statistics, reported and
recording crimes, and reports) Records FJ (LEGAL) Records FJ
(LOCAL) Records: Definitions of Crimes of Violence FJ (Xhibit)
Rights and Responsibilities - Interrogations and Searches FLC
(Legal) Rights and Responsibilities - Involvement In Decision
Making FLA(Legal) Rights and Responsibilities - Student Expression
FLAA (Legal) Rights and Responsibilities Student Conduct FLB(LOCAL)
Sex Offender Registration FL (LEGAL) Site Management-Security CHA
(LEGAL) Welfare - Freedom from Bullying, Dating Violence, and
Retaliation FFE (LOCAL)
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Some Ending Notes Help is ALWAYS available through the Student
Success Center, your advisors, classmates, faculty and staff
members. Attend workshops and events! These resources are FREE, so
take advantage! Get involved! You are in charge of how you want to
remember your college experience. High School is over. Change your
attitude and study, study, study! Make smart choices. Did we
mention... HAVE FUN!!!!?