Welcome Pioneer
The final part of New Student Orientation is divided into two programs:
Online
Review the information presented below and complete the participation survey by Friday, August 29.
Welcome Day
Friday, August 22 | All BC3 Locations
Attend Welcome Day at your BC3 location and receive a FREE BC3 t-shirt!
WELCOME
Welcome to Butler County Community College! I’m so glad you’re here. No matter who you are, where you’ve been or what interests you, there is something for you here at BC3.
You’ll discover BC3 is more than just a destination to attend classes. BC3 truly feels like home.
We’re a family of faculty, administrators and staff members connected by five locations and a commitment to help you to grow and succeed.
We’ll learn your name. You’ll learn our names.
We’ll introduce you to a variety of programs, resources and services that will help you with your diverse needs or unique goals.
We’ll make you feel at home as you attend classes to pursue your career, advance in your career or start your new journey.
As a new student at BC3, you’re now part of our family, and we’re so glad you’re here, Pioneer. I look forward to seeing you at home at BC3.
Megan M. Coval, President
ACADEMICS
WELCOME
Greetings students.
We are so excited that you’ve chosen to begin the next phase of your academic journeys here at BC3.
Know that we are here to support you, encourage you and walk with you along these next steps in your very important journey toward graduation.
Work with your faculty, deans and staff to support you along the way. And, please get involved in student activities.
Make friends. Study hard. But most of all, enjoy your journey, here at BC3.
Looking forward to seeing you all graduate. Good luck.
Dr. Belinda Richardson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
DIVISIONS
BC3 offers career and transfer programs, and certificates in Business & Information Technology, Education & Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts, the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). We will introduce you to each division in the sections below.
Select the division that represents YOUR academic program and review before your first day – or explore them all! Not sure which division your program belongs to? View Programs by Division ->
Business & Information Technology
BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Welcome to the Business & Information Technology division! We offer the most associate degree and certificate programs at BC3. Business administration and computer science are two of the top five transfer programs for BC3 students this fall. Twelve of our programs can be completed 100% online.
Build your resume: Join our Delta Kappa chapter of Kappa Beta Delta, an international honor society for business students.
Gain inside information: Learn what makes computers work – or not work – in our PC management and networking and cybersecurity lab (BH 282). Meet up with your classmates in the student lounge (BH 280).
Pioneering success: Jeff Geibel, who served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard while a student at BC3, is a graduate with honors from our business administration program and was named a 2024 BC3 Distinguished Alumni.
Our division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). View Programs →
Our faculty serve as content experts and are here to serve as mentors and advisors to you. Meet Our Faculty →
Thank you for choosing my division! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sherri Mack
Dean of Business & Information Technology
sherri.mack@bc3.edu
Education & Behavioral Sciences
EDUCATION & BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES
Welcome to the Education & Behavioral Sciences division! Our division features psychology and early childhood education (Pre K-4), two of the top five transfer programs for BC3 students this fall.
We offer the only associate degree program in park and recreation management among Pennsylvania’s community colleges. Our psychology program can be completed 100% online.
Pioneering success: Sennett Purcell, psychology, was one of two BC3 students selected to the 2025 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team and received a full-tuition scholarship toward completing a bachelor’s degree at a PASSHE university of her choice.
Gain inside information: Our 1,735-square-foot Dr. Robert L. Paserba Teaching and Learning Lab opened this spring and allows students to experiment with lesson plans, desk groupings, and material layouts.
Build your resume: Our students can observe preschoolers in our Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center.
We have unique partnerships with 4-year institutions. View Programs →
Our faculty are here to serve as mentors and advisors to you. Meet Our Faculty →
Thank you for choosing my division! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Stephanie Long
Dean of Education & Behavioral Sciences
stephanie.long@bc3.edu
Liberal Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
Welcome to the Liberal Arts division!
Our division features general studies, the top transfer program for BC3 students this fall. Our criminology program had the fourth-highest number of graduates in transfer programs in BC3’s Class of 2025.
Pioneering success: Molly Milich, English and history, was one of two BC3 students selected to the 2025 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team and received a full-tuition scholarship toward completing a bachelor’s degree at a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education university of her choice.
Build your resume: Creations of students in our visual communications career programs attract attention and students to our Cranberry location. Our graduates are invited to return to BC3 to showcase their literary works.
Gain inside information: Our criminology students have attended crime lab familiarization workshops.
Our faculty serve as content experts and are here to serve as mentors and advisors to you. Meet Our Faculty →
Thank you for choosing my division! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Dr. Nichol Zaginaylo
Dean of Liberal Arts
nichol.zaginaylo@bc3.edu
Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health
SHAFFER SCHOOL OF NURSING
& ALLIED HEALTH
Welcome to the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health!
Our division is home to more students than any other at BC3 and features health care science and Nursing, R.N., the top two career programs for BC3 students this fall.
Build your resume: Registered nursing, practical nursing and medical coding and billing specialist are current high-priority occupations in Pennsylvania. Our students can effect change through evidence-based research.
First-in-class: Our state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building on main campus is an immersive learning environment that includes simulated hospital rooms and skills laboratories.
Our medical coding and billing specialist certificate is our first program that can be completed fully online.
Pioneering Success: All graduates of our physical therapist assistant program in 2025 passed the National Physical Therapy Exam and are now certified to practice.
Nearly half of our registered nursing graduates in 2025 had accepted job offers with hourly rates reaching $41.27 and signing bonuses of $10,000.
If you need anything, please reach out!
Julia Carney
Dean of the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health
julia.carney@bc3.edu
Our Nursing, R.N. program is accredited by ACEN and our PTA program is accredited by CAPTE. View Programs →
Our faculty prepare graduates for employment in numerous health care settings. Meet Our Faculty →
STEM
STEM
Welcome to our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics division — but, we go by STEM.
Students can begin their pursuit of a doctor of pharmacy degree from Duquesne within our division. We’re introducing a workplace certificate in measurement science-metrology technology this fall.
Gain inside information: Our students benefit from visits to a U.S. Department of Commerce agency. Our Fab Lab promotes ingenuity, invention and inspiration by introducing students to digital fabrication tools.
Pioneering success: Faculty members from Carnegie Mellon, James Madison, and UMass-Dartmouth have picked our students to conduct research at their institutions.
Our measurement science-metrology technology associate degree program is only one of three in the United States.
Graduates from STEM programs are in demand locally and nationally. Learn more ->
Our faculty serve as content experts and advisors and are here to mentor you. Meet Our Faculty →
Thank you for choosing my division!
If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Matt Kovak
Dean of STEM
matt.kovak@bc3.edu
SUPPORT
WELCOME
Welcome to BC3! Whether you’re learning on the main campus, at our locations in Armstrong, Brockway, Cranberry, or Lawrence, or online, you’re part of a community committed to your success.
Our team is here to help you thrive — offering advising, tutoring, career planning, counseling, accessibility services, as well as financial aid and literacy resources. We’re ready to guide you, answer your questions, and connect you with the tools you need to achieve your goals.
Beyond the classroom, Student Life brings you clubs, events, and ways to connect with fellow Pioneers. Pioneer Athletics competes in basketball, volleyball, and golf — and whether you’re playing on the court or cheering from the stands, we’re here to support your success and celebrate every win
College is a journey, and you have a dedicated team walking alongside you at BC3. We believe in your potential and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. What you accomplish here as a Pioneer will always make us proud.
Dr. Joshua Novak, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
You’ll need these tools to access many of the services and resources described below.
myBC3
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Blackboard
Complete myBC3 Technology Orientation before your first day.
Technology Help Desk
Need tech support? IT can set you up for success.
BC3 is here to support you every step of your journey. We want to introduce you to the services you might need along the way. With so many resources available, you’re bound to find the help you need.
Advising
Academic advising is an important resource for all students throughout their educational journey.
-> General students are assigned a faculty advisor.
Where can I find my advisor? Check out the Advisor Card on myBC3! You’ll find their contact information and can connect from there. Go to myBC3 ->
-> Students are also welcome to meet with a professional advisor from BC3’s Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE).
Thinking about changing your program? Struggling academically? ACE supports student success! Advising services are available to you at every BC3 location — including online. Access our advisors ->
Career & Transfer
Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year institution after BC3 or apply for a job, BC3’s Career and Transfer advisors can help you move forward.
-> Looking for a job? Career Services can help you figure out what’s next and prepare you for a job search. We’ll review your resume, help you prep for interviews, and connect you to employers, too! Contact career services ->
-> Transferring from BC3? Our credits are recognized by public, private, state-related, and online colleges and universities. If you plan to transfer from the start, you can save time and money. Take me to transfer ->
Success Coaching & Tutoring
Our success coaches can help you identify resources and explore strategies to create a foundation for you to achieve and succeed in college. Meet the coaches ->
Tutoring is a valuable resource that can assist you with a variety of academic needs, including clarifying course content, study skills, test prep, organization, notes, time management, and writing assignments. Tutoring is available in person or online — and completely FREE! Tell me more about tutoring ->
Access & Disability
BC3 recognizes that disclosing a disability is a personal choice that every student may exercise. We respect this choice! The Office of Access & Disability Resources is here to help you access accommodations based on your needs. Learn more about access & disability ->
93% of BC3’s Class of 2025 graduated debt-free through the college’s affordability, financial aid, grants and scholarships.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid includes state and federal grants, scholarships, work study, emergency assistance and loans. Everything starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
-> Need help filing your FAFSA? We’re here to help you navigate the financial aid process! Find out more ->
The Book Allowance Program serves students with financial aid in excess of their tuition. Qualifying students will receive an email with program dates and information.
-> Special Circumstances If you or your family have experienced a significant change in income due to job loss, death of a parent/spouse, or large medical expenses, you may qualify for a special circumstances appeal to adjust your financial aid. Foster students may be eligible for additional aid such as the Chafee Grant. Learn more ->
Financial Literacy
BC3 is here to help students develop smart money habits and understand the importance of financial literacy. Here are a few resources we recommend.
Education Planner –> Career and college planning advice.
Smart Borrowing –> Tools to borrow wisely for your future.
Mapping Your Future –> Budgeting tools, quizzes, and financial education guides.
My Money –> Government resources for money management, loans, and grants.
Troutwood ––> Financial tools and actionable insights.
The Missing Semester –> Award-winning book on making smart financial choices.
Scholarships
BC3 scholarships are available to all students and programs! The BC3 Education Foundation awards over $215,000 a year in scholarships to BC3 students, with a record available in 2025-2026!
Apply This Spring! Complete one online application to be considered for over 150 scholarship awards! The application window is open April 15 to July 1 every year. Learn more ->
Stay Informed
Check your myBC3 email each week for more updates about financial aid, scholarships and ways to pay for college.
BC3 is committed to supporting student success, working to remove barriers and providing access so that all Pioneers have the essentials they need to succeed.
Food Security
BC3 has been designated as a PA Hunger-Free Campus, recognizing our commitment to addressing food security through our Pioneer Pantry.
The Pioneer Pantry provides free food to eligible students and members of the BC3 community. Distributions from the Arts & Hospitality Building are scheduled throughout the year. Grab & go food stations are available at all BC3 locations.
Glade Run Lutheran - Outpatient Counseling
At BC3, we believe that mental health is just that, health. We want you to be your best self in college, at work, at home, and in life — so we have partnered with Glade Run Lutheran Services to offer Outpatient Counseling Services to students and employees. Learn more ->
KEYS
The Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) program is a Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) program designed to help TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients succeed in community college.
If you are a BC3 student who receives TANF or SNAP benefits, you may qualify to participate in the KEYS program. Contact KEYS @ BC3 ->
Veterans
Our mission is to serve veterans pursuing their educational objectives at BC3 and as a liaison to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you are a student and a veteran or the dependent of a veteran, we can help you with educational benefits, financial aid, enrollment certification, degree plans and academic progress. Find out more about Veterans Services ->
Pioneer Life
Get Involved
BC3 Student Life provides opportunities for students to engage in campus life through activities, clubs and intercollegiate athletics. There is something for everyone!
Students who get involved are more likely to be successful academically and open the door to new friendships and networking opportunities.
Now more than ever it’s important to connect with those around you. Staying “in the know” is important, too!
There are many ways to find out what’s happening in Student Life:
-> Check your myBC3 email! Distributed by Director of Student Life & Athletics, Rob Snyder, the weekly involvement newsletter contains info about upcoming events and important reminders.
-> Campus Advertising: You can’t miss the cool, eye-catching posters, flyers, and digital signs that promote events and activities around BC3!
-> Get social: Follow @bc3pioneerlife on Instagram to find out about events, activities, and more! See our latest and greatest on @bc3pioneerlife->
If you have questions or concerns about Student Life at BC3, feel free to contact us.
- Rob Snyder, Director of Student Life & Athletics -> rob.snyder@bc3.edu
- Torey O’Donnell, Associate Director of Student Life -> torey.odonnell@bc3.edu
- Alayna Chizmar, Assistant Director of Student Life & Athletics -> alayna.chizmar@bc3.edu
Student Survey
Let us know what interests you on our student involvement survey!
Tell us more ->
Pioneer Athletics
Pioneer Athletics provides the potential for student-athletes to represent BC3 in high-level competition while enhancing their educational experience in areas of skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
BC3 offers intercollegiate programs in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, and in women’s volleyball.
Our teams have a history of success with 61 WPCC titles, 29 NJCAA Division III Region 20 crowns, 14 NJCAA Division III national championship tournament appearances and with 41 All-American awards. Learn more about Athletics ->
WPCC Titles
All-American Awards
Play Like A Pioneer
Complete our athletics interest form! Be sure to include past experience. Once submitted, a coach will contact you with more information regarding the specific team.
Student ID, books and supplies from the BC3 Bookstore, and your Parking Permit — if you’re a Main Campus student.
LOCATIONS
BC3 serves western Pennsylvania at five convenient locations — and online! We will introduce you to each BC3 location in the sections below. Find out more about your BC3 location before your first day — or learn about them all!
Main Campus
MAIN CAMPUS
Welcome to BC3’s 330-acre Main Campus! You’ll find yourself at home here among towering white oaks and red maple trees, white-tailed deer, gray squirrels and friendly faculty while paying the most affordable tuition and fees in Butler County.
Undecided about your future? Explore our associate degree and certificate programs.
Feed your mind and body! Fuel your studies with free tutoring. Fit in a workout over in our Field House. Enjoy a meal or snack in the Concordia Educational Center. Stop by our grab-and-go food station in the Student Success Center or select from our Pioneer Pantry inventory in the Arts & Hospitality Building.
Pioneering success: Our KEYS program can provide you with resources along your journey with us. Join our chapters of international honor societies. View scholarships available to you.
Meet a grad: Catherine Nangendo, a native of Uganda, built a better life for her family by attending BC3.
Fun fact: Our Main Campus was once the Oak Hills Golf Course.
Armstrong
ARMSTRONG
Welcome to BC3 @ Armstrong!
You’ll love spending time in our new, state-of-the-art facility in Ford City while paying the most affordable tuition and fees in Armstrong County.
Undecided about your future? Explore our associate degree transfer programs. Ready to pursue your dream? Our faculty members want you to succeed.
Feed your mind and body! Fuel your studies with free tutoring. Stop by our grab-and-go food station.
Pioneering success: Our KEYS program can provide you with resources along your journey with us. Join our chapters of international honor societies. View scholarships available to you as an Armstrong student.
Meet a grad: Bailey Bevington said she “wants to make a difference.”
Fast facts: Our new facility was built on the site of the former Ford City Junior-Senior High School.
Thank you choosing for BC3 @ Armstrong! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Karen Zapp, Director of BC3 @ Armstrong karen.zapp@bc3.edu
Need help? Contact our staff ->
Brockway
BRockway
Welcome to BC3 @ Brockway!
You’ll thrive in our welcoming atmosphere while paying the most affordable tuition and fees in the region.
Undecided about your future? Explore our associate degree career and transfer programs.
Feed your mind and body! Fuel your studies with free tutoring. Stop by our grab-and-go food station.
Pioneering success: Our KEYS program can provide you with resources along your journey with us. Join our chapters of international honor societies. View scholarships available to you.
Meet a grad: Stephanie Null said BC3 @ Brockway “is such a wonderful school.”
Fast facts: Our Class of 2024 in registered nursing was our largest yet.
Thank you for choosing BC3 @ Brockway!
Dr. Jill Martin-Rend,
Director of BC3 @ Brockway
jill.martin-rend@bc3.edu
We’re here for you! Meet Our Staff ->
Cranberry
cRANBERRY
Welcome to BC3 @ Cranberry!
Enjoy meeting new friends and engaging staff members in our ultra-modern spaces while paying the most affordable tuition and fees in Butler County.
Undecided about your future? Explore our transfer and career degree programs.
Feed your mind and body! Fuel your studies with free tutoring. Stop by the grab-and-go food station.
Pioneering success: Our KEYS program can provide you with resources along your journey with us. Join our chapters of international honor societies. View scholarships available to you.
Fast fact: BC3’s visual communications career programs attract attention and students to our location.
We’re excited you choose BC3 @ Cranberry. If you need anything, please let me know.
Ryan Kociela
Director of BC3 @ Cranberry
ryan.kociela@bc3.edu
We’re here for you! Meet Our Staff ->
Lawrence
LAWRENCE
Wow factor? You bet. You’ll feel right at home in our brand-new high-tech facility at Shenango Commons — complete with diner-style booths, a student lounge, ergonomic chairs, and a tech bar. It’s a space that invites you to stay, study, and succeed.
BC3 @ Lawrence offers affordable tuition and fees for Lawrence and Mercer County residents — just $310 per credit for in-person classes in 2025-26. That means you can explore 14 associate degree programs and a certificate option without the weight of student debt.
Need a break between classes? Step outside and you’re surrounded by restaurants, a multi-vendor marketplace, indoor pickleball courts, and Shenango Community Park’s 35 acres of trails and courts.
Need support? BC3’s got your back. From free tutoring and advising to our KEYS program, international honor societies, and scholarships — you’ll find support and connection at every turn.
Pioneering success: 93% of BC3’s Class of 2025 graduated debt-free — including Justin Johns, who said BC3 @ Lawrence felt like “a breath of fresh air.” His smaller classes and personal attention helped him transfer seamlessly to SRU.
Fast fact: BC3 has been serving Lawrence County since 1989. This new Shenango Commons facility is our most exciting chapter yet.
We’re excited you chose BC3 @ Lawrence. If you need anything, please let us know.
Meet Our Staff ->
Sean Carroll
Director of BC3 @ Lawrence
sean.carroll@bc3.edu
Online
ONLINE
From orientation to graduation, you can be a Pioneer online — and still get the same care, attention, and community as students at any BC3 location.
BC3 has 14 virtual programs that allow you to earn your degree or certificate 100% online.
BC3 is a SARA-approved institution through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and a member in good standing with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
Meet your virtual guide:
- Hosts virtual office hours, weekly chats, and meetups
- Connects you to tutoring, success coaching & financial aid help
- Your professional academic advisor & go-to problem-solver!
Thank you for choosing BC3! I’m here to help if you need anything.
Lauren Buchanan
Director of Online & Mercer County Initiatives
lauren.buchanan@bc3.edu
SAFE & WELCOME
Welcome to BC3!
In my role as Dean of Students, I am responsible for supporting the administration of both the resources put in place to encourage student success and wellness, and the policies that ensure a safe and welcoming campus community.
I need your help. It is important for new students to understand your role as a member of this vibrant learning community AND commit to being a positive contributor.
Now, more than ever, we are striving to make our campus a safe and healthy space where students can engage in meaningful academic and extracurricular activities that will prepare them for a lifetime of productive engagement in the world. How do we do this?
- By working together as a community to create a campus environment welcoming for ALL, and free from hate, discrimination and violence.
- By striving to support each other through challenging personal or academic times and making appropriate referrals to campus resources when we see that a peer may need support or encouragement.
- By taking responsibility to support the collective health and wellness of our campus community through the adherence to college safety policies.
- And, in an era of rapidly increasing AI advancements, by demonstrating integrity in your academic pursuits.
As you begin your journey as a Pioneer, I am excited to welcome you into this community. I personally challenge you do your part to continue to make BC3 a place where we all feel supported to learn and grow as we strive to achieve our goals.
Morgan Rizzardi, Dean of Students
ACADEMIC CATALOG - STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The Academic Catalog is your guide to the policies applicable and resources available to you as a BC3 student. You will find details about a variety of topics covered in the catalog, including:
- College Academic Information and Policies
- Campus and Classroom Expectations
- Student Services and Resources
- Safety and Security Information
- Registration, Financial Aid and Academic Policies and Resources
In addition, this guide also articulates important policies designed to promote a safe and secure campus that emphasizes learning and personal growth, including:
- Policies on Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use
- Policies and Resources for Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Assault
- Policies related to the use of Campus Technology
Finally, this document is home to the Student Code of Conduct, which further outlines our expectations of your conduct while enrolled as a BC3 student, and how any violations of college expectations are responded to. Read the Student Code of Conduct –>
BEFORE you begin classes this semester, it is essential that you review and understand both the expectations of the college for your conduct and the many resources available you. Review the Academic Catalog –>
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Our goals are to help you develop and grow personally, intellectually and professionally during your time here. For that to occur, we place a strong focus on Academic Integrity as a core value for students.
What is Academic Integrity?
Essentially, it means conscientiously submitting your own original work for each assignment, in each class, and following the expectations of the college and individual faculty by:
- Not using unauthorized references, including referencing from other students, during exams or assignments
- Not possessing, purchasing or selling content, including exams
- Not acting as substitutes for other students, or using others as substitutes for yourself
- Not using aid in a manner expressly prohibited by the instructor in the research, preparation, creating, writing, or performing of work to be submitted for academic credit or evaluation.
- Not properly citing your work
- Not plagiarizing. Plagiarism is presenting someone (or something) else’s work as one’s own, a serious offense in academic and professional environments. Plagiarism includes purchasing or borrowing an entire assignment, having someone else complete an assignment or rewrite an assignment in his/her words, and using source material to complete an assignment without giving proper credit for that source material. It also includes the unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence platforms for any assigned or graded work.
NOT following these guidelines can result in failing grades for assignment on your first offense, and could result in your permanent dismissal from BC3 for any following offenses. Commit to learning, especially when it is difficult. Act with integrity!
You can find additional information on Academic Integrity and processes for reporting and resolving potential violations in our Academic Catalog. Additionally, be sure to review each course syllabus on Day 1 to understand individual faculty expectations.
Read the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities –>
Review Academic Principles –>
TITLE IX | SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT AWARENESS
BC3 is committed to working together to provide a safe, secure, and healthy teaching, learning and working environment free from discrimination and violence. Our goal is to make you more aware of sexual assault and steps for prevention. Below is information regarding Title IX, the college policies in relation to harassment and discrimination, and the educational and support resources provided to members of our campus community.
What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal law that states, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX protects students, faculty, staff, administration, and visitors from sexual harassment and sexual assault, which are forms of discrimination covered by the college’s Nondiscrimination Policy. The policy provides information and resources in relation to the college’s commitment to maintaining a campus free from discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. Review BC3’s Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Resources –>
How to Report Violations of Title IX
- Report online (confidential and can be anonymous) -> BC3 Online Incident Report Form
- Report the potential violation directly to the Title IX Coordinator -> Christina Fleeger, Executive Director of Human Resources/ Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer
- Report the potential violation to BC3 Campus Police ->
- Report the potential violation to the Dean of Students –> Morgan Rizzardi
Resources and Support
Once potential discrimination, harassment, or assault is reported, BC3 will take immediate action to stop the reported violation, to address its effects, and to prevent its re-occurrence. We do this by providing a variety of informal methods of support and remediation, while also providing formal options for filing and addressing a complaint, including support for filing concerns with applicable law enforcement agencies when appropriate. We have listed a few examples of possible supportive measures below. More information can be found starting on page 99 of the 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report. Supportive measures are available even if an individual chooses not to file a formal complaint or chooses not to report to Campus Police.
Possible supportive measures include:
Campus-based supports such as class adjustments, escort services, “no contact” directives, or mediation between parties (where appropriate)
Support in filing a formal report, including filing with appropriate legal authorities
Support in navigating the formal hearing process
Referrals to local support agencies such as VOICe (Victims Outreach Intervention Center)
Referrals to counseling or support agencies
Other resources or support as needed
We are committed to maintaining a campus community free from discrimination and violence. Please do your part to understand BC3’s commitment to provide a campus free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, and REPORT concerns when they occur. Together, we can ensure that our campus community remains a safe and welcoming space for all!
REPORTING | CAMPUS POLICE & CARE TEAM
Campus Police
BC3 offers its campus community a fully sworn police force, along with armed security officers to assist in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment. BC3’s Campus police officers are on staff to assist students by responding to violations of law, by supporting students in crisis, and by being available during emergency situations.
BC3 Campus Police officers receive ongoing training on-campus threat response and are instrumental members of the campuses’ early prevention teams, such as the CARE, Title IX, and Campus Safety teams. They receive training to assist the specific needs of a college campus community and regularly participate in campus training on student wellness, campus diversity and equity, and student support. They are also responsible for coordinating and enforcing BC3 parking regulations.
Our Campus Police also offer training to the BC3 community including ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training. This nationally recognized training provides preparation and a plan for individuals and organizations on how to more proactively handle the threat of an aggressive intruder or active shooter event. ALICE training is regularly offered to campus groups and is available for students, faculty, and staff.
In any Campus Emergency -> Dial 911. If it is after hours or officers are not on duty, calls will be dispatched to the location-based police services.
The CARE Team
BC3’s C.A.R.E. (Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation) Team is a group of individuals who are trained and organized to support students who may be at risk of harming themselves or someone else. Our team works through referrals of concern from any member of the campus community, and works to confidentially intervene and make appropriate referrals for safety and support. It is essential that BC3 students become advocates for this resource as they can refer students of concern directly and can guide fellow students to the CARE team.
Examples of behaviors that should be reported to the CARE Team include:
- Unusual or erratic behavior, including those observed through online posts
- Extended absence or disengagement from class or campus engagement
- Written work or posts with troubling themes or references
- Written, verbal or posted expressions of intent to harm oneself or others
- Other actions which cause significant alarm or raise safety concerns
- Concern for the general wellbeing of an individual
The CARE Team is NOT an Emergency Service. All campus or student emergencies should be referred to the Campus Police Department or call 9-1-1. Follow-up with the CARE Team after the emergency is resolved may be appropriate.
To report a concern, contact the CARE Team -> Or submit an Online CONCERN form ->
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