Academic Advisement
Career Plannine & Employment Services
Child Care Services
Crossroads
Disability Support Services
PantherCard
PantherWeb
Student Handbook
Student Publication
Student Success Grants
Testing Services
Student Life Palm Beach Community College strives to provide broad opportunities for the intellectual and cultural development of students in an atmosphere of order and respect. Various student services and organizations are available on each campus, as described in this section.
Academic Advisement
Student Services counselors, advisors and program managers advise students in all programs. Students are urged to maintain contact with their advisors to be certain they are taking the courses necessary to complete a program, graduate, or transfer to their preferred university. Students assume ultimate responsibility for course selection.
Career Planning and Employment Services
Career services are available at each location, where students can visit for an introduction and orientation to career resources. These resources include career counseling and advisement, computerized career guidance programs, career assessment inventories, and a career library documenting current trends in employment markets. Students receive personalized information about their interests, abilities and values relating to occupations and educational programs.
Employment services are available to students and graduates, including job search strategies, interviewing and resume writing assistance. Employment counseling, workshops, audio visual materials and printed resources are used to develop effective job search techniques. Students can identify part-time and full-time employment opportunities through the PBCC Online Career Office Program, on-campus recruiting and job fairs. Resumes can be posted online so employers can search for students meeting their employment needs.
Credit classes in career development and job searching are available to students:
• SLS 1300- Career Self-Assessment - 1 credit
• SLS 1301 -Career Development - 3 credits
• SLS 1302 -Career Information and
Decision Making - 1 credit
• SLS 1303- Job Search - 1 credit
Centers can be accessed at www.pbcc.edu/career. Enrollment in the PBCC Online Career Office program gives students access to the virtual career center 24 hours a day. This online career service contains thousands of resources to assist students in career exploration, locating employment opportunities, and talking with local mentors in various careers through the Career Consultants Network. Students seeking individual assistance with career planning or job searching are encouraged to make an appointment with a career specialist at the location of their choice.
ELIGIBILITY TO USE CAREER CENTERS
To use Career Center services, persons must meet one of the following criteria: - Currently enrolled students in degree programs, certificate/PSAV programs, credit classes and noncredit courses and Crossroads program students.
- Graduates of PBCC programs.
- Prospective students* with applications and the appropriate test scores (FCELPT or TABE) on file.
Note: Transfer students with appropriate test scores on file from previous institutions must pay the application fee in order to establish their eligibility.
* If a prospective student does not enroll in the next upcoming term or session, the Community Career Center fee will be required.
SERVICES FOR NON-PBCC STUDENTS
Non-PBCC students have two options to be eligible to use the Centers:
• Complete an Application for Admission and pay the $20 application fee.
• Enroll in the Community Career Center program and pay $20 fee (may not be available at all campuses).
Use of resources in the Center is allowed for the term or session in which the person enrolls with one orientation/tour and one consultation with a counselor/advisor.
Child Care Services
Child care is available at the PBCC Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens locations. Fees vary.
LAKE WORTH
The Center for Early Learning in Lake Worth is a laboratory preschool, licensed to serve 22 children ages 3 to 6. The mission of this Center is to provide a setting for PBCC students who are required as part of their college coursework to observe, work with or assess preschool children. Philosophically, the Center is Montessori-based and is equipped with a full complement of Montessori materials. The staff believes that each child is a unique individual, and therefore, learning experiences are tailored to meet each individual child’s needs.
The Center for Early Learning in Lake Worth is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon weekdays during the Fall, Spring and Summer A terms. The Center is staffed by three trained teachers.
The Center is open to children of students, staff and faculty. For additional information, call (561) 868-3355.
PALM BEACH GARDENS
The Center for Early Learning in Palm Beach Gardens serves children from age 6 weeks to 5 years. The Center offers a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that enriches and enhances the growth of the whole child. Staff members are trained, have a natural affinity for children and are motivated to learn and grow as professionals. The Center celebrates and affirms the unique heritage of each family and seeks to work as a team with family, together creating the optimal environment for each child to reach his/her full potential.
Space is limited, and there are usually waiting lists for all age groups. Priority is given to children of students and staff. Reduced fees and scholarships are available to qualified college student applicants. For additional information, call (561) 207-5225.
Crossroads
Crossroads is a displaced homemaker program offering free career guidance and employability skills training to eligible individuals 35 years of age or older. The programs assists participants in their efforts to rebuild self-confidence and become economically self-sufficient through employment and training. Career development seminars are offered in alternating daytime and evening schedules with on-going job-readiness support available in a group and/or on an individual basis. Some limited funds are available for participants with educational or training needs. To register or get more information, call (561) 868-3586 or visit online at www.pbcc.edu/crossroads.
Disability Support Services
PBCC is committed to providing full access to all programs, services and facilities for qualified individuals with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Services and accommodations are not automatic. It is the responsibility of the student or prospective student to notify the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office at his/her individual campus of the need for modifications and to provide appropriate written verification by a qualified professional in support of the disability claim. Services cannot be authorized until the documentation has been verified and the student has officially registered with the DSS Office. This voluntary self-declaration procedure is independent from the admissions process itself, and all disability records are treated as confidential and kept separately in the DSS Office.
Students with disabilities are, therefore, encouraged to meet with the disability service representative at their campus before registration. This advisor will assist with course selection and accommodation needs and also will coordinate other campus resources to best meet the educational needs of students with disabilities. For further information, call (561) 868-3375 or visit online at www.pbcc.edu/disabilities.
PantherCard
All students are encouraged to obtain a PantherCard, PBCC’s photo identification card, by visiting their campus bookstore. PantherCard is required to use tutoring labs, check out library books, use the campus wireless network and utilize other campus services. Certain programs may require students to wear (display) their PantherCard when in class or attending training provided by PBCC at an off-site location. Fees may apply for PantherCard. For more information, see www.pbcc.edu/PantherCard.
PantherWeb
Students use PBCC’s online Student Services tool, PantherWeb, to register, change classes, pay tutition, view transcripts and degree audits and change personal information. The necessary personal identification number (PIN) is given to students when they apply. For more information, see www.pbcc.edu/PantherWeb.
Student Handbook
All regulations and policies pertaining to student conduct are listed in the student handbook. A planner is included to assist students with their academic calendar. The handbook may be viewed online (www.pbcc.edu/current), and copies are available in the Student Services office on each campus. Students are responsible for reading the information in the student handbook.
One condition of enrollment at the College is that the student follows the Student Code of Conduct, as listed in the student handbook. The vice president of student services, College registrar, and campus provosts, with the assistance of the deans of student services and other College personnel, are responsible for interpreting and enforcing policies, rules and regulations that apply to students.
Student Publication
The Beachcomber, PBCC’s student newspaper, is published bimonthly. Although experience is preferred, a limited number of inexperienced students are accepted as trainees. Students receive practical, on-the-job training in the fields of reporting, advertising, editing, photography and business management. The newspaper office is located at the Lake Worth campus.
Student Success Grants
Palm Beach Community College has been awarded several grants to support student success programs.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The primary role of EOC is to assist adults 19 years of age and older, who are residents of Palm Beach County, meet federal low income guidelines, and/or are potential first-generation college students (neither parent graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree). EOC provides counseling on college admissions for adults who wish to pursue higher education. Other services include vocational and career counseling, academic advising, and assistance in preparing applications for admissions and financial aid. For more information, call (561) 868-3681.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
This program is a U.S. Department of Education grant-funded TRIO program which serves 160 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities. Services provided include personalized academic and financial aid advisement, tutoring, career exploration activities, cultural events and university tours. The program assists students in completion and transition from one level of higher education to the next. Students must be enrolled at PBCC in a degree-seeking program to be eligible for services. For more information, call (561) 868-3392.
TITLE III: STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS
Through a five-year, $1.7 million federal grant, PBCC has created the Institute for Student Success to target the most difficult problems related to student retention and student success. Focusing on those students who test into college preparatory mathematics, the institute provides a number of intervention programs, including an early alert system to assist those students with problems in the classroom, training of faculty and advisors in the philosophy and implementation of developmental advising and educational planning, and the presentation of the math prep curriculum in a personally tailored approach designed to address individual students’ specific weaknesses in established areas of competency. For more information, see www.pbcc.edu/TitleIII.
Testing Services
Various testing programs for students are provided on each campus. A variety of national and state exams for students such as the Compass/ESL, CLAST, CLEP, E-ACT, FCELPT, SAT1, and TABE are administered. Application and information for these and other tests are available in the Student Services Testing Center on each campus. Current or prospective students taking a test at the College’s Testing Centers must be prepared to sit for the full amount of time allotted for the test.
Fees are assessed for each service. Test fees are non-refundable. A list of fees is available in the Testing Center or at www.pbcc.edu/testcenterinformation.xml.
Note: A legal photo ID is required for all testing services. See the Admissions section of this catalog for detailed testing information.
Student Life
ATHLETICS
The College has varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for women (basketball, volleyball and softball) and for men (basketball and baseball). Memberships in the Florida Junior College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association largely determine policies and procedures. The program provides an opportunity for students to experience competition, skill development, self-discipline and cooperation. Students with disabilities are encouraged to try out for teams on which they might successfully participate.
Intramural and Recreational Activities
Intramural and recreational activities represent a broad selection of individual and team sports. Opportunities are available for students to participate in all phases of the intramural program, including planning and organizing, competing and officiating.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Each PBCC location has a Student Government Association (SGA). These groups provide guidance and direction to the student body, develop student programs and activities, promote student involvement, develop positive working relationships and provide students with opportunities to develop and exercise leadership skills. Contact the campus Student Services office for information.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS
PBCC offers assistance in the formation and official recognition of clubs and other organizations of students, faculty and alumni who have interests in common. There are well-defined procedures available through the Student Activities Office for the establishment and sanctioning of a student club or organization.
To hold office in a student organization, a student must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) at the beginning of tenure of office and must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA during each term in office. To belong to the PTK Honors Society, a student must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and have earned 12 semester hours at PBCC. The following are currently sanctioned groups:
Belle Glade
• African-American Student Association
• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Dream It, Do It
• Florida Future Educators of America
• International Student Club
• Intramurals - Flag Football and Softball
• Kiskeya (Haitian student organization)
• Nursing Student Association
• Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honors Society)
• Spanish and Latin Student Association (SALSA)
• Student Government Association
• Toastmasters Club Boca Raton
• The Aids Awareness Poets
• Black Student Association
• Brain Bowl
• Center for Student Leadership
• Chess Club
• Christian Leadership Association
• Computer Club South
• Djakout Lakay (Haitian student organization)
• Drama Club
• Florida Future Educators of America
• Intramurals
• Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honors Society)
• Political Forum
• Spanish and Latin Student Association (SALSA)
• Student Government Association
• Students for Israel (SFI) Lake Worth
• American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS)
• Black Student Union
• Brain Bowl
• Caribbean Club
• Center for Student Leadership (CSL)
• Cheerleaders
• Computer Club
• Dental Assisting Student Association (DASA)
• Dream It, Do It
• Expressions Books Club
• Florida Future Educators of America
• Group 5 Art Society (Graphic Arts Club)
• Intramural Sports
• Kiskeya (Haitian student organization)
• Music Club
• Nursing Student Association (NSA)
• Panther Medics (EMS)
• PBCC Players (drama club)
• Performing Musical Groups:
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers
Troubadours (jazz vocal ensemble)
Brass Ensemble
12 O’Clock Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday Nite Big Band
Jazz Combos
• Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
• Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honors Society)
• Scrub Club (Surgical Technology)
• S.T.A.R.E. (Student Trainers for AIDS Related Education - Peer Advisors)
• Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)
• Student Government Association
• Students for International Understanding (SIU)
• Yashi Hama Tandai Budo Kai (Martial Arts Club)
• Young Activists Team Palm Beach Gardens
• Art Alliance
• Black Student Union
• Brain Bowl
• Circle K (Kiwanis)
• Community Earth
• Dream It, Do It
• Faith Walkers Christian Fellowship
• Florida Future Educators of America
• Intramurals
• Literature Club
• Phi Beta Lambda (Business)
• Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honors Society)
• Political Forum
• Psi Beta (Honors Psychology)
• Radiography Club
• Respiratory Care Club
• Sociology Forum
• Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA)
• Students for International Understanding (SIU)
• Student Government Association (SGA)
PBCC Panthers - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Women's Sports:
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball
Men's Sports:
Baseball
Basketball
www.pbcc.edu/sports
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