Student Support Services

Bookstore

Specialty Books is the bookstore vendor for the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. An easy to use website for ordering textbooks is available online at www.blueridgectc.edu. Other items/clothing with campus logo, software, study aids, etc may be available. Onsite bookstore will be available Saturday prior to the beginning of classes, the first week of classes, and several days of the week of final examinations when book buyback will occur. The bookstore handles a refund return policy, buyback program, and customer service assistance to Blue Ridge CTC students.

Clubs and Organizations

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has several clubs and special interest groups which meet the needs of a diverse student body. Getting involved with student clubs, organizations, and activities is a great way to make a network of friends. Making a connection to the College community is one factor that may increase the success of students in their college career as well as in future endeavors. All clubs and organizations are managed by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Student Success. If you are interested in forming a new club or organization you may do so by contacting the Office of Student Success or an SGA executive board member.

*Listing may include inactive clubs and organizations

• American Sign Language Club
• Bi Gay Lesbians And Allies Against Discrimination (B GLAAAD)
• Blue Ridge Drama Club
• Campus Crusades
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Fitness Club
• Golf Club
• Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE)
• Multicultural Club
• Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
• Residential Writers Group (RWG)
• Single Parents
• Skills USA
• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Student Nurses Association (SNA)
• And more

Computer Accounts

All registered students are assigned a computer account upon registration. Students are required to obtain their account information over BRIDGE. Computers accounts allow students access and use of the Internet, email and various software in computer labs. College computers cannot be accessed without a username and password. For more information, visit the Information Technology Services Web site at www.blueridgectc.edu.

Disability Support Services

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is committed to “nondiscrimination” on the basis of disability in the areas of employment, program accessibility, admissions, treatment of students, academic adjustments, financial aid, employment assistance to students, and in nonacademic services. The Office of Student Success works with faculty and staff, as well as a number of community agencies, to arrange for assistance in obtaining appropriate accommodation. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations within local, state, and federal regulations to ensure that qualified students with disabilities are able to enjoy the same rights and assume the same responsibilities as any other student. Students with disabilities will need to provide the Student Success Counselor with one of the following documentation in order to receive accommodations:

• 504 plan • Individual Education Plan (IEP) or • Psychological Evaluation

Questions about Disability Support Services should be directed to the Office of Student Success.

Michelle Nelms
Disability Services Counselor
mnelms@blueridgectc.edu
304-260-4380 ext 2117

BRIDGE Student ID

Card Blue Ridge Community and Technical College students, upon enrollment, are provided a BRIDGE Student ID Card. This card must be presented upon request by administrators or faculty of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College for identification purposes. A $5.00 fee is charged for the replacement of this card. Students are required to carry this card at all times. The BRIDGE card is property of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and is nontransferable. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions in effect at the time of use. Report lost, stolen, or found cards immediately to the Office of Student Success at 304-260-4380.

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library have formed a partnership to provide library services for our students. Students must request a library card and create a PIN to use materials and databases.

Web address: http://www.youseemore.com/martinsburgberkeley/

Reference Web Address: http://www.youseemore.com/martinsburgberkeley/readyref.asp

* Subject to change

Phi Theta Kappa

Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.

The Beta Omicron Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Blue Ridge Community & Technical College initiated its first members in the spring of 2006. To be eligible to join, a student must have a 3.5 GPA. The student must maintain a 3.25 GPA to remain in good-standing in the society.

Student Government Association

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) provides students with the opportunity of participation in the direction and government of the College. SGA also works to protect the rights of students, and to initiate, direct and promote student activities designed to enhance the welfare of the entire student body. This organization is advised by the Office of Student Success and a faculty advisor. Every student is considered a member of SGA; however, only students who sign up for the 1 hour class credit are given voting privileges on SGA agenda items, with the exception to election of officers. Student elections are held each April and are open to the entire student body to vote or to run for an officer position. In order to be an officer, students must maintain the appropriate GPA set forth in the SGA Constitution, be in good standing and be registered for at least 6 hours of class credit at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Various chairs are appointed by the officers and regularly scheduled meetings are held. The SGA oversees all clubs and organizations at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

Career Services

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College operates Career Services as a division of the Office of Student Success. Career Services is available to all students who are interested in career counseling or are in need of assistance with their job search. Career Services provides various methods to prepare students that are entering the workforce. Services offered include: cover letter and resume assistance, resume-building techniques and workshops, mock interviews, job placement in the form of on campus/off campus interviews and holding an annual career fair that is open to students, alumni, and the general public. To encourage and assist students with finding placement in today’s very competitive job market, Career Services offers College Central, which is a free service for students to search for job opportunities and post resumes for employers to review. Career Services also offers the Kuder Assessment test, which enables students to explore other fields of study/job markets. In addition, Career Services is involved with the Federal Work Study Program and places students at various non-profit organizations throughout the surrounding community. To find out more about what Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Career Services can do for you, please contact the Career Services Counselor.

Emergency Situations/Student Messages

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College will only contact students in class in emergency situation. Should a situation occur that you are not able to attend class for a long period of time; students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Success to document the situation. The Director of Student Success will work closely with instructors to ensure student success during the time of the emergency.

E2 Campus – Emergency Alert System

BE IN THE KNOW! Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offers the E2 Campus Alert System to notify students of emergency situations (emergency closings, etc). This system will not be used to notify students of campus events or the academic calendar. Students have the choice whether or not to participate in this system. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College highly encourages students to sign up for text messaging and / or email notifications. Visit our website for more information and to sign up for notifications (www.BlueRidgeCTC.edu).