***PBCC Newsletter***
In This Issue:
1. NEW Bright Futures Legislation
2. Fall Registration Information
3. NEW CLAST Legislation
4. Nursing Program at PBCC
5. PBCC Facebook and MySpace Pages
6. Career Center Summer events
7. New Tuition Rates for Fall Term
Important Web sites to bookmark and visit regularly:
Student Updates page - www.pbcc.edu/StudentUpdates.xml
(New policies and information that affect you!)
Archived Student Newsletters - Student Updates page (link above)
Upcoming PBCC Events: www.pbcc.edu/PBCCEvents.xml
Upcoming Athletics Events: www.pbcc.edu/athletics.xml
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1. Did you know that the Florida Legislature changed the state statute regarding Bright Futures Awards for the Fall semester? The awards will no longer cover 100% tuition and fees. Students will now receive a flat fee per credit hour. Therefore, after their award has been granted by PBCC, it is very important that all Bright Futures recipients print their class schedules. If there is a fee balance due, the fee amount must be paid on or before the payment due date to prevent the classes from being dropped (deleted) from the student's schedule.
Also the state statute has been changed in regards to withdrawal of classes. Bright Futures scholarship recipients will now be required to reimburse the College for the award amount received for any courses withdrawn after the add/drop period. Therefore, before withdrawing from any classes, it is very important that students check with an advisor and/or financial aid to see how it will affect their Bright Futures Award.
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2. Class schedules for the Fall 2009 semester are available at www.pbcc.edu/pantherweb.xml on the left side of the page. Click on "Class Schedule by Term" then select the Fall 2009 semester. Search for your classes as if you were registering. Registration for Fall semester will begin on July 7, 2009. Check your appointment status at www.pbcc.edu/pantherweb.xml. Go to Registration after log in then "Dates and Times."
With the Fall semester quickly approaching make time to go see your advisor before registration begins. Go to www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml to find the hours and location of your nearest advising office. Don't delay - advise today!
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3. A.A. and B.A.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Formerly known as COLLEGE LEVEL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST - CLAST): The Florida State Legislature removed the CLAST requirement as of July 1, 2009. In order to be granted an Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree, a student must meet certain criteria to satisfy the skills areas of Mathematics, Essay, English, Language Skills and Reading. A student can show proficiency by meeting one of the following standards:
a. Achieve a score as follows on the ACT or SAT:
- A score of 500 or higher in the Verbal section of the SAT1 earns an exemption in the Essay, English, Language Skills and Reading requirements.
- A score of 500 or higher in the Math section of the SAT1 earns an exemption in the Mathematics requirement.
- A score of 21 or higher in the English section of the ACT-E earns an exemption in the Essay & Language Skills requirements.
- A score of 22 or higher in the Reading section of the ACT-E earns an exemption in the Reading requirements.
- A score of 21 or higher in the Math section of the ACT-E earns an exemption in the Mathematics requirement.
b. Grades in Specific Courses
- Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 or ENC 1141 shall be exempt from the Reading, English Language Skills, and Essay requirements.
- Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in two (2) Gordon Rule general education Mathematics courses shall be exempt from the Mathematics requirement.
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4. Plan on applying to the Nursing program at PBCC? The NLN is now taking reservations to take the NLN Pre-admissions exam. The test will be held at the Lake Worth campus on Sept. 12, 2009. Go to www.nlnonlinetesting.org to register for the exam. Only 200 seats available and going fast.
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5. Have you checked out PBCC's official Facebook page? This page delivers up-to-date information via "the wall" and "fan page updates," which provide a great networking tool for students. To become a PBCC fan, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Worth-FL/Palm-Beach-Community-College/56649918291?ref=nf.
Also visit PBCC's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/palmbeachcommunitycollege.
The PBCC Facebook and MySpace pages are monitored by College Relations and Marketing.
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6. Career Center Summer Events:
Undecided about your college major and/or career direction? If so, make a commitment to yourself to visit your campus Career Center and use one of its career assessment inventories to help you get focused on the best career and educational path for you!
Guerilla Job Search Tactics: In today's competitive job market, it is not always the most qualified person that gets the job; it's the person who knows the most about how to find a job! Attend one of the Career Centers workshops and learn how to write a professional resume; develop effective job search strategies and job interviewing techniques.
Engineering Careers Program: Wednesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. BioScience Technology Complex Room 127, Palm Beach Gardens campus. Professionals representing environmental, biomedical, aeronautical, mechanical, chemical, and computer engineering will be on hand to share career information.
For More Information about these events visit: http://www.pbcc.edu/x1276.xml
Lake Worth: 868-3066 - Boca Raton: 862-4325 - Gardens: 207-5350 - Glades: 993-1167
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7. The State Legislature has authorized an increase in the tuitions charged for the 2009/10 academic year. Starting in Fall 2009, the following tuition rates will apply:
- In-State $82.50 per credit hour
- Out-of-State $299.36 per credit hour
- Bachelors In-State $97.45 per credit hour
- Bachelors Out-of-State $393.18 per credit hour
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