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What is ASC in Bellevue?
The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides free, high-quality tutoring and educational resources for all students enrolled at Bellevue College. We offers drop-in tutoring, appointment tutoring, etutoring, academic support workshops, and class materials for lending. The ASC includes specialized labs for math and writing tutoring as well as reading instruction. All services are available online, please visit our website for more information.
What is a trio student?
TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO) provides academic and personal support for eligible students who are first-generation college students, low-income students, or students with a documented disability. Services include academic advising, personal guidance, transfer planning, assistance with financial aid processes, and tutoring. All TRIO services are available via phone, email, and video conferencing.
What is counseling center?
They can help in a variety of areas (stress, anxiety, depression, and more) and in a variety of languages. The counselors are trained mental health professionals who assist students with a wide variety of personal life challenges and concerns that may be impacting academic performance.
What is the Academic Success Center?
The Academic Success Center offers virtual tutoring, workshops and specialized help in a number of subjects.
When will the BAS degree start in BC?
Nov. 12– Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly growing field and BC is responding to this industry need by offering a new BAS degree beginning in Fall 2022.
Can students activate ctclink?
Students can now activate their ctcLink account. Take the first step of Winter Quarter registration.
Does BC accept non-English speakers?
BC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including non-English speakers, for our wide variety of academic and community programs.
Do students need a Zoom account to join a Zoom meeting?
Students do not need to have a Zoom account to join meetings.
Does BC provide support?
We and BC will provide support to get you started using the conferencing software. Because things are moving so quickly, some of this support may be in the form of “pop-up” demos or practice sessions. Check your BC email for notification of support options.
Can you use a laptop for teleconferencing?
Although the teleconferencing tools can be used on tablets and smartphones, we recommend that both instructors and students use laptops, desktop computers, or attached monitors. Small screen sizes can make it difficult to see key information.
Is Bellevue College moving to online?
On March 6, 2020, Bellevue College announced all Main and North Campus courses are to be moved to an online format until further notice. We understand this can cause much confusion and frustration, but we hope the resources below will make your transition to online learning as smooth as possible. For Bellevue College’s official statement and FAQs regarding operations during the COVID-19 outbreak, please check the updates at Emergency Planning Underway for Novel Coronavirus COVID-19. If you are a student, contact your instructor for your course’s transition to online learning.
How to test for remote courses?
Testing for remote courses will mostly be done through testing platforms instructors have access to such as Canvas, Zoom, MyMathLab, etc. Students are largely expected to take tests for online courses following the same process as the rest of the class. Additionally, Canvas, Respondus, and HonorLock all have accessibility features, are compatible with screen readers, and can be adjusted for individual students so the vast majority of accommodations can be provided through these modalities. This allows students and instructors the benefit of not having to arrange separate testing. Students and faculty should connect with each other to discuss the student’s needs.
What are memory cues and other accommodations where a student uses something during an exam?
Memory cues and other accommodations where a student uses something during an exam will need to be worked out with instructors to ensure the testing platform receives and allows the memory cue during the test.
What is online course?
Online – a course coded and originally intended to be taught online. Online section codes always start with an ‘”O,” for example: ENGL 101. O AS or Math 99. O BS.
Is BC remote?
BC is operating remotely. We have put together this page to help clarify differences in how accommodations apply to remote courses, as well as some best practices for remote learning. As always, both students and faculty can contact the DRC if you have any questions or concerns.
Can a student use Flexibility in Attendance accommodation?
Faculty: A student can request to use their Flexibility in Attendance accommodation regarding synchronous course elements (e.g. instructor live lecturing, group work, etc.) and the student is experiencing a flare of their disability and is unable to attend.
Does BC have CARES Act funding?
CARES Act Funding Through BC and Funding for Those Who Do Not Meet CARES Criteria, including WA Immigrant Relief Fund
Can you watch a remote class over again?
Students: The DRC will match notetakers for remote classes taught synchronously and thus cannot be watched over again. Please first connect with your instructor to understand how your course will be taught and then contact your Access Coordinator with questions if the remote course will be taught synchronously. Please note: all students with the Notetaker accommodation are eligible for the replacement accommodations of Ability to Digitally/Tape Record Classes, IF AVAILABLE Copies of Lecture/Instructor Notes, and Copes of PowerPoint and Overhead Materials during the duration of remote courses; students must contact the DRC to have these officially added as accommodations.
