Did You Know?

Did you know?

AEDs & Bleed Control Kits

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that, when combined with CPR, can provide lifesaving measures to a person in sudden cardiac arrest.  Several AEDs are located on campus.  Specific locations are identified on the Campus Emergency Placards posted in classrooms and office areas.  AEDs are also carried in Brazosport College Police and Campus Safety vehicles.  Numerous Bleed Control Kits are available throughout college classrooms.

Announcements & Posters

Bulletin boards are located throughout the campus to advertise various activities and announcements.  All postings must be approved by the Dean of Student Success and must conform to Brazosport College policy FLA (Local).  Anyone wishing to post material on the bulletin boards should contact the Dean of Student Success

Contact: Dean, Student Success, 979-230-3233
Room: J.108
email: DOSS@brazosport.edu

Evening & Weekend Classes

Students encountering problems or needing assistance during evening hours should contact the Evening Administrator through the college switchboard, where they will be referred for further help, 979-230-3000.

Fitness Loft and Open Gym Recreational Sports

The Fitness Loft offers free gym access to all Brazosport College students, faculty, staff, and alumni to encourage health and fitness in their lives. Various fitness equipment and recreational sports opportunities are available to meet students’ needs, including weight machines, free weights, treadmills, elliptical machines, and more. Everyone entering the Fitness Loft must have a current BC student ID card, Faculty/Staff ID card, or Former Student Association membership card with a valid picture ID (ex: driver’s license).

Contact: Royce Mullens, 979-230-3359
email: Royce.Mullens@brazosport.edu

Incomplete Grades

The grade of “I”:

• denotes incomplete course requirements;
• may be given when a student, for a justifiable reason (such as illness), has failed to complete course requirements;
• must be secured by approval of the instructor through student contact;
• must be removed by completing course requirements within 60 days after the end of the semester (the student is responsible for arranging with the instructor for completion of course requirements);
• will change to an “F” unless course requirements have been satisfactorily completed.

Lost & Found

Lost and found items are held at the Police Department (J.119) for 60 days. Please bring found articles to the Police Department (J.119). BC reserves the right to distribute unclaimed items to local charitable organizations or to college clubs and organizations.

MyBC Card (Student ID)

• is renewable each semester the student is enrolled during the life of the card (myBC card one one-year life);
• allows participation in designated college activities;
• must be presented for identification purposes when requested by college officials/other designated authorities;
• is used to check books out of the BC library;
• must be shown to take exams in Learning Services;
• must be shown at the IT Help Desk to obtain an account.

Lactation Room

Room D.100A is available for nursing mothers to use. To obtain access Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, contact Heather Commons in C.100. For all other hours, contact Brazosport College Security at 979-230-3030.

Procedures for Forming Campus Organizations

Groups interested in starting a new club or organization should schedule a meeting with the Director of Student Engagement to discuss the organization’s structure and the entire registration process. 

Contact: Derrick Ford, 979-230-3355
Room: J.117
email: Derrick.Ford@brazosport.edu

Sale of Food, Drinks, and/or Other Items on Campus

Organizations wishing to sell food, drinks, or other items on campus for fundraising purposes should request prior approval from the Director of Student Engagement.

Contact: Derrick Ford, 979-230-3355
Room: J.117
email:  Derrick.Ford@brazosport.edu
 

Student Wellness and Basic Needs

The Office of Student Wellness and Basic Needs offers resources to students facing life challenges outside the classroom that can impact their academic success. Our department focuses on meeting or supporting the students’ most basic needs to ensure academic success. We provide support services that include a student support fund, transportation assistance, a food scholarship program, and an on-site food market, “The Gator Mart.” We also provide individual case management and community linkage of resources for those students in need of additional support  

Contact:  Lisa Unger, Ph.D., 979-230-3643
Email: Lisa.Unger@brazosport.edu  

The Swamp

A student recreational area, The Swamp, is located in G.100, where students can play games and interact with one another. This area features equipment and games for student enjoyment, including pool and ping pong tables, foosball, television, and gaming areas. All students entering the Swamp must have a current BC Student ID card.

Unattended Minors

For their safety, unattended minors of students and employees are not permitted on campus while students are in class or while employees are conducting business.