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Society of Scholars

Transform Your Life!

The Society of Scholars can help ensure your college success!

Society of Scholars is a premier diverse, student-centered dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation and transformation. BCC’s Society of Scholars support the college mission by fostering collaboration with faculty to promote student success and empowering students both in and outside of the classroom. Society of Scholars offer essential support for students to ensure a smooth transition to college.

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Puente

Puente is a nationally recognized transfer readiness program sponsored by the University of California, serving thousands of Puentistas in middle schools, high schools, and community colleges across the state. 

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Umoja

Provides an African-American learning experience for African-American students and others who would benefit from and appreciate learning from the African Diaspora viewpoint.

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API L.E.A.D.

The intent of API L.E.A.D. is to provide access and support to the diverse group of students that identify as Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and others who would appreciate and benefit from learning from the API perspective.

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IGNITE Scholars

The mission of IGNITE Scholars is to help you, a first-time college student, obtain an associate degree in two to three years and direct you to the right classes to transfer to a four-year college or university and possibly earn and AAT/AST degree. This innovative cohort program provides intensive support and early planning to help you succeed in college.

BCC’s Society of Scholars are cohort-based, meaning students take classes with the same group of students and move forward together to reach their educational goals. This enables students to have a support system within their peers, building relationships and connections with one another as they help each other succeed. This peer support is in addition to the support they also receive from BCC’s dedicated instructors and counselors who provide valuable support services such as individual counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and educational planning — all to ensure a successful transfer to jobs and/or a four-year university.

Society of Scholars Benefits

  • CSU/UC application workshops
  • Collaborative learning in the classroom; a supportive community of peers, instructors, and counselors
  • Access to Society of Scholars counselors
  • Creation of a comprehensive student education plan (SEP) for transfer
  • Priority registration
  • Field trips, Conferences
  • Guest speakers, interactive learning environment, and much more

Society of Scholars and Equity Model: Six Student Success Factors

  • Directed: students have a goal and know how to achieve it
  • Focused: students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
  • Nurtured: students feel somebody wants to help them to succeed
  • Engaged: students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
  • Connected: students feel like they are part of the college community
  • Valued: students’ skills, talents, abilities and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated.

Society of Scholars Counselors

Interested in learning more?

Society of Scholars Counseling Team

AAPI LEAD & Ignite
Umoja
Puente
Dual Enrollment/Adult Education & Rising Scholars
UCRC (Undocumented Community Resource Center)
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Please complete the Society of Scholars Interest Form and a Society of Scholars representative will contact you.

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Summer Career Academy: Career Exploration

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Discover your interests, strengths, and career aspirations while setting personal and professional goals for your future. Moderated by BCC Career Counselor Norma Guido Flores.

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Summer Career Academy: Resume Workshop

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Learn how to build a standout resume covering structure, formatting, and strategies for tailoring it to jobs, internships, and scholarships. Moderated by BCC Career Counselor Norma Guido Flores.

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Summer Career Academy: LinkedIn & Digital Presence

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Build your professional digital identity by improving your LinkedIn profile, strengthening your online brand, and exploring networking strategies.  Moderated by Lana Greenberg.

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Summer Career Academy: Career Exploration Appointments

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Summer Career Academy: Handshake Overview

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Summer Career Academy: Interview Skills

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Summer Career Academy: Professional Photos

08/04 at 12:00pm - |

Get your professional headshot at BCC! Dress to impress your future employer, scholarship applications, and LinkedIn profile. 

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