Broome Community College - Citadel Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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SS3.1q o}e1Sa}od19}U] Ag Opening Our Purpose Campus Life A Year in Review Academics Classes, Classes more Classes Dale Ramey 2 Opening Esprit de Corps Clubs and Organizations Seniors Faculty What Keeps Us Active The Soon To Be Free Pushing Hard David Shaffer Where To Go Graduation Are You Sure? Closing Finale David Shaffer

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David Shaffer Donald W. Beattie A.B., Gordon College A.M., Ph.D., Boston University A.A., North Shore Community College President of the College since 1981. BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE ‘e, BINGHAMTON N Y 13802 PHONE (607) 771-5000 Dear Citadel Reader, Student enthusiasm for their studies is a major reason why educational leadership at the college continues to be stimulated in their work. Seeking excellence in performance is a national as well as an individual choice. Those who provide quality services and instruction are dedicated to this goal which BCC Trustees have established as an anchor for the college's academic program. Those who achieve a measure of excellence in their studies at BCC are rewarded both in their college experience and when they enter the world of work. The College needs to challenge each student to diligently find the secret to their success during such academic pursuits. It is responsible for providing value added learning opportunities in general education and in a given discipline, major or degree certificate program. Faculty and staff do a very good job in this regard. And BCC’s annual attrition rate for the past five years has been improving considerably. The question arises, Is there life after studies at BCC? For those who once identified the College with the misnomer Front Street High and who were surprised with the quality of instruction and the demands on their time (some even failed to survive this new challenge), there was little or no time to become involved with co-curricular or student development activities on campus. Others, successful in their academics, exercise outlets for non- academic interests outside the college in their places of worship, neighborhood centers, the Y or even at home or at a friend’s home. A growing number of students of varied ages find vehicles for pursuing their athletic recreational, social, cultural or service interests on the campus. Considerable opportunities are available to the inquisitive (seeking) or creative person. Nonetheless, the College’s student activities and development program still has a need to grow and mature. My challenge to the underclassperson is to participate in existing student activity initiatives and help them grow by becoming involved even as the Citadel staff have done this year. My challenge to faculty, staff and administration is to continue to help our program and mature. Student life is important at Peete Ot Dr. Beattie 3