2021-2022 STUDENT GUIDE Chesapeake College ABOUT THE STUDENT GUIDE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

This handbook is designed to provide information to Chesapeake College Welcome to Chesapeake College! students in conjunction with the College Catalog. Please use the information in Our faculty, staff and college leadership work both the Guide and the Catalog, as well as on the College website (www.chesapeake.edu) and the College mobile app to become together as a community to create a dynamic better acquainted with campus services and policies, student rights and learning environment for our students. Each of responsibilities, and campus life. Student Engagement events established us is committed to your success. at the time of publication are listed at the end of the guide; please note that Your success–whether it is transfer to a four-year scheduled events may be subject to change. For the most updated listing university or entry into the workforce–is our of activities, please view the Students section on Chesapeake’s web portal mission. If you have not yet decided on a course system, MyCampus. of study, explore our Pathways to find the major that suits your talents and goals. You will learn from talented faculty supported by dedicated staff. You will also connect to classmates with connections that will last a STAY CONNECTED WITH CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE lifetime. Whether you are with us short-term or over a year or more, you will acquire the tools that provide for your success. If you attend classes virtually Download the mobile App on Google Play, iTunes or at or in person, you will learn in a supportive environment designed for your guidebook.com/app/Chesapeake & follow us on social media: academic and personal growth.

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2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION 6 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT 22 Campus Directory 6 Programs of Study 22 College Terminology 7 Honors Program 22 Academic Calendar 8 The Learning Resource Center (LRC) 23 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Library 23 Campus Locations 9 Academic Support Center - Tutoring 24 General Information 11 Testing Center 25 Are Online Courses Right for You? 11 Top Ten Student Tips 25 Programs of Study and Degrees 11 Assessment and Placement for College Courses 11 POLICIES & GOVERNANCE 26 Academic Standings 26 MyCampus 11 Academic Policies 26 CRAB (Chesapeake Registration And Beyond) 12 Academic Records 28 Canvas 12 Crisis Management 29 Skipjack Email 12 Equal Opportunity 30 College Operations 13 Student Honor Code 30 Hours of Operation 13 Student Code of Conduct 31 Public Safety 13 Inclement Weather Policy 13 Internet Access Policy 32 Bus Service 13 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONS 33 College Bookstore 14 Campus Organizations 34 Food Services 14 Start Your Own Student Organization 37 Corner of Care 14 #IronSharpensIron Leadership Academy 37 Health Emergency 15 Captain Jack Student Engagement Card 38 Behavioral Intervention Team 15 Lost & Found 15 ATHLETICS 39 Student Health Insurance 15 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS 40 Counseling Information 15 STUDENT PLANNER 46 SERVICES & PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 16 First-Year Experience Programs 16 Freshman Seminar Course (FSC 101) 16 SAIL (Success And Interactive Learning) 16 FOCUS (First Generation Opportunities for Career & Ultimate Success) 16 HINTS (Helpful Information for Non-Traditional Students) 16 Advising Services 17 Academic Advising & Student Planning 17 Transfer Advising 17 The Eastern Shore Higher Education Center 18 Career Services 18 Financial Aid 19 Accessibility Services 20 Diversity & Inclusion 20 TRiO Student Support Services 21

4 5 CAMPUS DIRECTORY COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY

Main number: 410-822-5400 academic advisor: professional staff or faculty member who advises students Key: C - Caroline Center, CAMB - Cambridge Center, D - Dorchester Building, concerning academic programs and class schedules H - Health Professions and Athletic Center, L - Learning Resource Center, academic calendar: the days of each term set aside for payment and add/drop M - Maintenance Building, S - Science Building deadlines, college holidays, exams, and grade reports Academic Support Center 410-827-5854 L-131 [email protected] academic skills assessment: an instrument used to measure your entry-level skills in Accessibility Services 410-827-5805 L-113 [email protected] mathematics, language, and reading Advising x2239 D-106 [email protected] associate degree: a two-year college degree; note that it may take longer than two years Athletics 410-827-5828 H-105B [email protected] to complete an associate degree depending on the number of credits taken each semester Bookstore x2304 C-103 [email protected] auditing a class: attending or listening in on a class without receiving a grade or Business Office x2218 D-135 [email protected] credit for it Cambridge Center 410-228-5754 CAMB [email protected] career program of study: a program of study which, when completed, will provide a student with the skills to seek employment in a chosen career area Continuing Education 410-827-5850 [email protected] & Workforce Training certificate program: an academic program of one year or less Diversity & Inclusion 410-827-5857 C-217 [email protected] co-requisite: a course that must be taken at the same time as another course Financial Aid 410-827-5803 D-144 [email protected] credit: a unit of measure of the amount of work a student completes in a class; each First-Year Experience x2303 C-201B [email protected] completed course is worth an established number of credits; each credit equals 50 Job Development x5804 D-143 [email protected] minutes of class time LRC/Library 410-827-5860 L [email protected] curriculum: the courses offered in a program of study LRC Help Desk x2224 L [email protected] developmental classes: remedial course work designed to increase a student’s ability to the level which will enable the student to continue with success in credit courses Maintenance 410-827-5872 M [email protected] President’s Office 410-827-5802 D-222 [email protected] distance learning: a system of delivering coursework through non-traditional means such as interactive video classes or online classes Registration 410-827-5876 D-138 [email protected] elective: one of several courses offered which fulflls a specifc content area in a Security Guard-Cambridge 410-463-4185 CAMB [email protected] program of study Security Guard-Wye Mills 410-758-7275 M [email protected] general education course (G.Ed.): a required course in a program of study as Student Government x2394 C-104 [email protected] determined by the faculty; G.Ed. courses are designed to enrich a student’s growth and Student Engagement 410-827-5826 C-104 [email protected] preparation for lifelong learning; each college determines a core of G.Ed. courses which Student Services x2240 D-Info Desk [email protected] must be completed in order to graduate Testing Center x2344 L-131 [email protected] grade point average: a system of measuring students’ average grades Veterans’ Affairs 410-827-5876 D-126 [email protected] load hour: a unit of measure used to establish the cost of each course; each load hour Vice Presidents’ Offices is 50 minutes; a non-credit course doesn’t carry a credit, but it does carry a load hour(s) Academic Affairs 410-827-5832 L-222 [email protected] major: a selected program of study Student Services 410-827-5613 D-116A [email protected] prerequisite: a course which must be taken before another course Administrative Services 410-827-5704 D-226 [email protected] syllabus: an outline of topics to be covered by an instructor during a course; a syllabus will also contain information on attendance and grading policies; an instructor-student “contract” transcript: an official record of all academic work attempted by a student transfer program: a program of study designed for students who plan to transfer to the upper division of a college or university upon completion of an associates degree, usually to pursue a bachelor’s degree

6 7 2021–2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR CAMPUS LOCATIONS

FALL 2021 CAMPUS LOCATIONS Fall Term (FA): August 23–December 11 WYE MILLS CAMPUS Accelerated 2 (F1): August 23–October 13 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679 | 410.822.5400 Accelerated 1 (FL): September 14–December 11 Accelerated 3 (FI): October 14–December 11 Located at the intersection of US Rt. 50 and Rt. 213 *Closed for Thanksgiving Break, November 24–28, 2021

WINTERIM 2021–2022 (Online Classes Only) December 15, 2021–January 19, 2022 Wye Mills Rd. Rte. 662 *Closed for Holiday Break, December 20, 2021–January 2, 2022 MTC HEC SPRING 2022 M Spring Term (SP): January 26–May 17 T Accelerated 2 (S1): January 26–March 24 H LRC Accelerated 1 (SL): February 16–May 17 S Accelerated 3 (SI): March 28–May 17 *Closed for Spring Break, March 14–20, 2022 D C COMMENCEMENT : WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 AUD SUMMER 2022 HPAC EDC Summer term (SU): June 13 - August 5 Accelerated 2 (SM) (Online classes only): June 14–July 8 Accelerated 3 (SF) (Online classes only): July 13–August 5

Ocean Gateway Rte. 50 The full academic calendar can be found on our website at www.chesapeake.edu/ academic-calendar.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Circle College College Drive Rte. 213 How do I purchase books? See page 14 How do I get notices/announcements from the College? See page 12 MAP LEGEND How can I get tutoring or extra help with my classes? See page 24 D Dorchester Administration Building Automated External How can I join a club/participate in activities on campus? See page 33 C Caroline College Center Defibrillators (AED) & H Kent/Humanities Emergency Phones Are there meal plans on campus? See page 14 S Talbot/Science Public Safety Office How do I pay for my classes? See page 19 T Queen Anne’s/Technical Where can I get help scheduling classes? See page 17 MTC Manufacturing Training Center M Maintenance Building I want to transfer to a four-year school. Where can I get help? See page 17 HPAC Health Professions & Athletics Center I’m not sure about a career goal. Who can I talk to? See page 18 TPAC Todd Performing Arts Center EDC Economic Development Center LRC Learning Resource Center (Library) ESHEC Eastern Shore Higher Education Center

8 9 CAMPUS LOCATIONS GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION

CAMBRIDGE CENTER ARE ONLINE COURSES RIGHT FOR YOU? 416-418 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613 | 410.228.5754 Find out FREE! Take the SmarterMeasure self-test. In 30 minutes, it will rate your www.chesapeake.edu/about/cambridge-center likelihood of doing well in an online class at that time. It tests certain skills that are important to online students: reading comprehension, typing speed, technical competency, and certain personal attributes. You will receive confidential feedback via email. Log in at chesapeake.smartermeasure.com username: chesapeake password: student Online classes are NOT easier than traditional ones. They often require more reading and writing. Keeping up with deadlines can be harder when there are no class meetings, so self-discipline is key. Before you sign up for an online class, take the Smarter Measure and be sure. PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND DEGREES Chesapeake College offers Letters of Recognition, Certificates, and Associate Degrees in Career Programs for preparation for career entry and transfer programs designed to transfer to four-year universities.

Gay Street Go to our college catalog for more information about our programs of study at Maryland Avenue www.chesapeake.edu/catalog. Parking ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT FOR COLLEGE COURSES Chesapeake College Chesapeake College is committed to your success. To help you begin reaching Cambridge Center your goals, the College offers a computerized Academic Skills Assessment

Race Street (ASA). This instrument is used to measure your entry-level skills in mathematics, language, and reading; the results of which allow academic advisors to assist you with your selection of courses. Students with placement scores below college

Ocean Gateway Rte. 50 ready must begin their developmental coursework in their first semester. No student will be denied admission as a result of the assessment scores. However, in most cases, you are required to complete the ASA as a condition of Due to enrollment increases, students may find increased difficulty locating enrollment. If your test scores indicate a need for skill development, you will be parking in Municipal Lot #2 located directly behind the Chesapeake College required to complete the appropriate developmental courses. For additional Cambridge Center. Other municipal parking lots in downtown Cambridge include: information, contact Admissions at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2240. Municipal Lot #1: This lot is located across the street and to the left from the Race Street entrance, next to and behind the old Jimmy & Sooks Restaurant. MYCAMPUS Municipal Lot #3: This lot is located directly across from the District Courthouse. The Chesapeake portal: mycampus.chesapeake.edu is a website that allows There is a two-hour parking limit. students and faculty to log in one time for immediate access to many important campus resources including courses on Canvas, CRAB, Skipjack mail and its Municipal Lot #4: This lot is located approximately one block south of the associated tools, library databases, and more. You may either log in to MyCampus Cambridge Center on Race Street. directly at the link above, or visit www.chesapeake.edu/portal and follow the Municipal Lot #5: This lot is located adjacent to the Cambridge Center parking instructions detailed on our website. lot, but requires entrance from Muir or Academy Street.

10 11 GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION COLLEGE OPERATIONS

CRAB (CHESAPEAKE REGISTRATION HOURS OF OPERATION AND BEYOND) Buildings are generally open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through CRAB (Chesapeake Registration and Beyond) holds your Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. student records. To access CRAB, log in to the My Campus Chesapeake College works to enhance the level of security on campus to portal and click on the link to WebAdvisor/CRAB. provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. When you are in CRAB, you can search for course sections, The Department of Public Safety has primary responsibility for campus security use express registration, drop sections, view your class and safety. schedule and your academic and financial profile, pay your bill, and request needed forms. PUBLIC SAFETY www.chesapeake.edu/public-safety New students may access their information usually within 24 hours of registration. Wye Mills 410-758-7275 Cambridge 410-463-4185 CANVAS: THE PLACE FOR YOUR CLASSES Public Safety personnel provide patrol coverage for the Wye Mills Campus and Every section of every course at Chesapeake has an online answer calls for service while the campus is open for business. A security escort site in our learning management system, CANVAS. Most service to and from parking lots is available upon request. instructors—even in face-to-face classes—use a Canvas Each building on campus has an emergency phone on each floor (first floor only in site to provide course content, connect you to course the Dorchester Building). There is also an emergency phone outside of the Public activities and assignments, and display grades. Plan to log Safety Office. Look for the blue signs in hallways to locate an emergency phone. in to Canvas a week before the semester starts to read the course syllabus and a message from your instructor, Emergency phones are simple to use—pick up the handset and the phone explaining how to prepare for the first day of class. automatically dials Public Safety. If Public Safety is unable to answer the phone within 4 rings, it will automatically go to 911. (You are not able to dial out on Need Help with Canvas? these phones.) Log in problems: Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2224. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES Course issues: Click Help from the Canvas Dashboard and When inclement weather or other events necessitate emergency cancellation of select the pertinent option, or visit all classes and closing of the campus, special radio and television announcements www.chesapeake.edu/portal. and College telephone recordings will notify the community of such closings. The College Switchboard will carry a recorded message by 6:15 a.m. for day events or SKIPJACK EMAIL by 3:30 p.m. for evening events. Information will also be available on the College Skipjack Mail is the official method of communication from website at www.chesapeake.edu by 6:15 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. and via the College Chesapeake College. This free email account is actually a mobile app, as well as our social media channels. variation of Google mail (Gmail), so it also provides access Radio and television stations will be notified by 6:15 a.m. on stations WAAI, to other Google Apps, including Google Drive’s free tools WBAL, WCEI, WCTR, WKDI, WPOC, WSCL, WTDK, WMAR-TV, WBAL-TV, WJZ- for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, storage, TV, WJLA-TV, Fox 45, and WBOC-TV. When evening classes must be canceled and sharing. You can connect your Skipjack mail Google because of inclement weather, these stations will be notified by 3:30 p.m. The account to Canvas, to simplify turning in assignments you College cannot be responsible for the timelines in which radio and television created and stored in Google Drive. information is aired. You may bring your mobile device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) for use on campus and connect to the WiFi BUS SERVICE system. Some instructors embrace the use of mobile Bus service is available to the Wye Mills campus and the Cambridge Center. Visit technology in the classroom while others feel it is www.mustbus.org or call 866-330-MUST (6878) for more information. disruptive to the class. Your instructor(s) will inform you of their preference. 12 13 COLLEGE OPERATIONS COLLEGE OPERATIONS

COLLEGE BOOKSTORE HEALTH EMERGENCY The Bookstore is operated by Barnes and Noble College, and carries all course In the event of an emergency, students should contact 911 as well as Public required materials such as new, used, and digital textbooks, with the option Safety at 410-758-7275. If it is not an emergency, and only a slight injury, look of buying or renting. Along with getting your books, we have school supplies, for the first aid kit that is located in each building. snacks, and drinks in-store, so you have everything you need to study. Stop by the Bookstore to check out the variety of Chesapeake College branded t-shirts, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM water bottles, lanyards, and more! We offer many sales throughout the year, so Each of us is responsible for keeping Chesapeake College a safe community. To help be sure to check back for upcoming promotions. Payment may be made in cash, with this effort, familiarize yourself with our Behavioral Intervention Team, or BIT. student financial aid, major credit card, or by Barnes and Noble gift card. BIT implements timely threat assessments and early interventions so that At the end of the fall and spring terms, the Bookstore will host textbook buy our safety is assured. Four categories of behavior are investigated based on back in-store. Please remember, for the protection of the students on campus, your referral: psychological cases, minor conduct cases, major conduct/law the Bookstore always requires those selling books to show a CURRENT student enforcement cases, and alcohol and drug cases. Any behavior that seems ID & photo ID. troubling to you should be reported. Visit www.chesapeake.edu/bit for more information or to complete a referral form. For more information about the Bookstore, including hours, or to place an order, please visit our website at chesapeake.bncollege.com. You may also LOST AND FOUND contact us with questions at [email protected] or 410-827-6874. The College is not responsible for lost or found items. However, you can contact FOOD SERVICES the College Information Desk at 410-822-5400 x2240, or go in person to the first floor of the Dorchester Administration Building to claim lost items, or to Sodexo U.S.A. provides the food services for Chesapeake College. The Skipjack submit found articles. To report the loss of items of significant value, contact Café, located on the first floor of the Caroline College Center, offers a variety of Public Safety at 410-758-7275. hot and cold selections, including daily and weekly themed specials. Sodexo now offers a new benefit to our guests with the SoGo Cash Card. The STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Cash Card is a debit card that can be used for purchases in the College’s Skipjack Chesapeake is concerned about your wellbeing. While the College does Café. Guests never have to worry about having cash for on-site purchases and not carry a student health plan, medical insurance coverage is available to experience faster than cash check-out transactions. Guests may register their Chesapeake College students through National Student Services, Inc. For more card on the Sodexo website to protect the value on their cards, and receive information, visit www.nssi.com or call 1-800-256-6774. exclusive offers and loyalty rewards. Café Hours: 8–9am and 11am–2pm COUNSELING INFORMATION Students seeking personal and/or academic counseling can contact Judy CORNER OF CARE Gordon, Accessibility and Student Compliance Coordinator, at jgordon@ The Corner of Care is an anonymous on-campus food pantry for students and chesapeake.edu, or call 410-827-5805 (office) or410-310-9945 (cell). For more is located in the Caroline College Center, Room C218 in Wye Mills, and in the information about mental health services offered to students, please visit Main Office at the Cambridge Center. It is open during normal building hours. www.chesapeake.edu/mental-health. Inside our pantry, you can find toiletries, beverages, food, a toaster oven, a refrigerator, and bags to use if you need to take a few items with you. All we ask is that you keep the space clean! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Engagement and Development at 410-822-5826 or [email protected], or stop by the office located in the Caroline College Center, Room C104.

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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ADVISING SERVICES Chesapeake provides a wide array of free services designed to assist you Academic Advising & Student Planning throughout your entire learning experience with us. However, even with all The most successful students develop a long term academic plan, which the services we offer, we know that your first semester can sometimes be your includes semester by semester course planning, along with career and transfer hardest because of the many adjustments you are making in your life. To help advising. This may be done in one of two ways: ensure that your freshman year is a successful one, make sure you have signed up for FSC 101 for your first semester. First-time students taking at least seven 1. While every student originally meets with an advisor in the Student Affairs load hours are also strongly encouraged to apply to the SAIL program. division, once you’ve selected a major, you may be assigned a faculty advisor in your program of study. It is important that you routinely check Freshman Seminar Course (FSC 101) is a requirement for many of the College’s your Skipjack email account for correspondence from your faculty advisor programs of study. This seven (or 12) week course is offered online and engages so that you can follow through with academic planning. students in key skill areas designed to increase their success in college. FSC 101 asks students to: practice effective written and oral communication, both 2. Advisors in Student Services also provide academic planning and transfer individually and in a collaborative presentation; examine and discuss strategies advising. At any time, students are encouraged to utilize these services by related to academic success; explore opportunities and services available at contacting [email protected]. Chesapeake College; complete academic and career assessments; develop a Students enrolled in classes have the first choice in selecting courses during basic understanding of policies affecting students and to demonstrate and a scheduled priority registration period each semester. During priority utilize basic technological competencies, including navigation of MyCampus, registration, students may reserve a place in class without making immediate the College’s online portal system. payment and before classes are opened to the public at large. SAIL (Success And Interactive Learning) is a program designed to get students Be your own best advisor. Give some thought to the courses you’d like to take. actively involved in the college experience from day one. First-time students who Try to balance subjects of greater interest and ease with subjects you find more are taking at least six load hours (two classes) can apply to the SAIL program. The difficult—don’t save all of your most difficult courses for your final semester. program includes online workshops and preparation for four-year universities, Also be mindful of the non-academic responsibilities you have in your life such as well as other student activities. Students who successfully complete the SAIL as work and family obligations. Time management is the most challenging program and finish the semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher will receive tuition aspect of college for new students. For every hour of class time, an hour and a scholarship discounts off their following semester tuition at Chesapeake. For half outside class time is recommended for academic success. more information, contact Harriette Lowery, First-Year Experience Associate, at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2303, or visit Find out more online at www.chesapeake.edu/advising. www.chesapeake.edu/students/first-year-programs/sail. Transfer Advising FOCUS (First Generation Opportunities for Career and Ultimate Success) Keep in mind that one of the most important aspects of transferring is that is a program designed for freshmen, first-generation male students. The the receiving school, the school to which you want to transfer, decides what program provides these students with exposure to academic support and courses transfer and apply to your chosen major. If you are enrolled in a transfer career exploration during the first year in college. The program includes program at Chesapeake, it is your responsibility to meet the requirements of the weekly meetings, career preparation activities (including resume writing and institution to which you intend to transfer. interviewing skills), workshops with business and community leaders, and Because colleges may have different program requirements in the first and academic planning. For more information, contact Harriette Lowery, First-Year second years of study, research the course requirements of the institution to Experience Associate, at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2303, which transfer is planned. Four-year colleges typically have transfer advisors on or visit www.chesapeake.edu/students/first-year-programs/focus. staff to assist you. Chesapeake College also has excellent resources to help in your HINTS (Helpful Information for Non-Traditional Students) is an online research. After you’ve researched the requirements at the college of your choice, community created for non-traditional students. Students can access links to schedule an appointment with Chesapeake College’s transfer advisor, Lorelly important campus resources and information. The HINTS program also offers Solano, at [email protected]. Currently, transfer advising is available once additional academic support in the areas of time management, study skills classes begin, not during course registration periods. We recommend that you begin and technology. For more information, contact Harriette Lowery, First-Year transfer advising during your first semester. Experience Associate, at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2303.

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Transferring to other Maryland Public Institutions of Higher Education FINANCIAL AID The Maryland Higher Education Commission has adopted a special transfer policy What is financial aid? Financial aid is any form of assistance, whether it is a grant, for community college students transferring to other public Maryland institutions. loan, or work program, that helps students meet their educational expenses. This policy allows students to transfer from one institution to another with the Chesapeake College offers awards in the following federal programs: Federal Pell maximum number of college-level credits assured. Transfer students are held to Grant, Federal Supplemental Grant, Federal Work-Study and Federal Perkins Loan. the same academic rules and regulations as the students originally enrolled at the We do not participate in the Stafford or Direct Loan programs. There are a variety four-year college. of Maryland State Scholarships. For more information regarding state aid, go to For more information, visit www.chesapeake.edu/transfer-advising. www.mhec.state.md.us. How do I apply for Financial Aid? The Eastern Shore Higher Education Center (ESHEC) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available in the Financial Aid Office The mission of the ESHEC is to play a key role in the educational and economic or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The College code is 004650 and Chesapeake development of the upper Eastern Shore, by providing access to area residents will receive the record electronically. The results are forwarded to the student in to baccalaureate and graduate degrees from partnering four-year institutions. By a form called a Student Aid Report. The process takes approximately two weeks, supporting and providing on-going high quality opportunities for learning, the so students should apply early. Awards will not be issued until a student’s file is Eastern Shore Higher Education Center enhances both the employment options complete and they have registered for the upcoming term. and overall quality of life for the citizens and workers on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. When should I apply for Financial Aid? Generally a student should apply for financial aid in January for the upcoming The ESHEC is proud to have the following educational partners: fall semester, but we accept applications any time during the academic year. Chesapeake College University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Salisbury University University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Is there other aid available? Stevenson University Notre Dame of Maryland University Other sources for financial aid: LaSalle University East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) University • Workforce Investment Board (WIB) funds may be available to help you with For more detailed information, go to www.chesapeake.edu/eshec. tuition and books if you plan to train and work in the five-county area. WIB funds are federal dollars allocated specifically to those who need training in Career Services order to qualify for a new job, to upgrade their current job, or to retrain after Are you undecided about your major course of being laid off from a job. Visit the Career Center, located on the Wye Mills study because you still haven’t really decided campus in the Economic Development Center building, or connect with your what you want to be “when you grow up?” The local One-Stop Career Center in Denton, Chestertown, Cambridge, or Easton. primary goal of Chesapeake College’s Career and For more information, call 410-822-1716, or visit www.uswib.org. Job Development Services is to assist students, • Institutional scholarships are available. The deadline for applying is at alumni, residents of the Mid-Shore community, the end of April each year. Please check MyCampus announcements and and area businesses in meeting their career and Facebook for important announcements regarding scholarships and other employment needs. A variety of free services important financial aid information. are offered to assist individuals in exploring and assessing career options. Assistance is given in • Private scholarships can be researched online at www.fastweb.com. the form of career counseling, self-awareness • The College offers a payment plan. Contact the Business Office at and assessment, career exploration, labor market 410-822-5400 x5863, [email protected], or information, career research, resume and cover www.chesapeake.edu/payment-plan for more information. letter critiques, and job readiness workshops. • Maryland’s Community College Promise Scholarship – a program which aims For more information, email Guido DeLuca, to provide eligible students attending a community college in the State of the Director of Career Planning and Job Maryland with tuition assistance. For the most current information about the Development, at [email protected] or Promise Scholarship, visit www.chesapeake.edu/promise or visit www.chesapeake.edu/career-services. www.mhec.state.md.us.

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CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at Chesapeake College is funded by the U.S. Dorchester Building D-144, Wye Mills | 410.822.5400 x2252 | [email protected] Department of Education and serves students who are the first in their family www.chesapeake.edu/finaid | facebook: /ccfinaid | twitter: @ccfinaid to attend college, meet federal income requirements and/or who may have a Financial Aid Self-Service disability. Together with other student service programs across the campus, such as the Academic Advising Center, First-Year Experience, Financial Aid, Self-Service is a tool provided to students so that they can view their Required Student Life, and Academic Support Center, TRiO SSS provides: Documents, Award Status, Satisfactory Academic Progress Status, and other Important tools and resources. Log in to MyCampus to explore Financial Aid • Tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and other subjects Self Service. Instructions are available at www.chesapeake.edu/finaid. • Advice and assistance in selecting a major and career planning • Postsecondary course selection Any questions students may have about financial aid can be answered by the • Assistance in completing financial aid and scholarship applications Financial Aid staff or by visiting www.chesapeake.edu/finaid. • Assistance in applying for transfer admission to a four-year university The Financial Aid Office is located in the Dorchester Administration Building, • Workshops and counseling services designed to improve financial literacy, room D-144, and is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. time management, study skills etc. It’s important to apply early for financial aid, since most aid is awarded on TRiO SSS students also participate in cultural events, field trips, leadership a first-come, first-served basis; however, applications are still accepted and activities, professional development, and have an active TRiO Student Council. encouraged after the May 1 priority deadline. Students interested in joining TRiO Student Support Services should contact ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES us at [email protected], or visit www.chesapeake.edu/trio to complete In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and section 504 an application. TRiO Student Support Service offices are located on the second of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Chesapeake College is fully committed to floor of the Caroline College Center and the Multi-Service Center in Cambridge. providing equal access to all programs and services for qualified students with Students can visit www.chesapeake.edu/trio for more information. disabilities. Students with disabilities may receive accommodations through the Office of Disability Services. Accommodations may include: • Alternative testing arrangements • Extended time for tests • Priority seating JOIN • Sign language interpreters • Scribes, Readers, Interpreters, Note-takers TODAY! • Assistive Technology To qualify for accommodations, students must contact Judy Gordon, TRiO is a federal grant program funded by the Accessibility and Student Compliance Coordinator, at 410-827-5805 or U.S. Department of Education [email protected]. Additional information can be found at www.chesapeake.edu/accessibility. FIRST GENERATION | PELL GRANT ELIGIBLE | DISABILITIES Assistance Registering for Classes · Academic Advising & Career Planning DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Assistance Applying for Financial Aid · Transfer Advising & Preparation The Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion serves as a liaison between faculty and culturally diverse students. The coordinator links culturally diverse students Help with Study Skills & Time Management · Tutoring in All Subjects with resources on and off campus that promote student success. The coordinator Cultural & Leadership Activities conducts presentations to community and service organizations. The coordinator also serves as the advisor of the student organization UHURU, the College’s multicultural student union. www.chesapeake.edu/trio For more information, contact Michele Wayman at [email protected] or 410-827-5857, or visit www.chesapeake.edu/students/diversity. 20 21 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT

PROGRAMS OF STUDY The college offers a large selection of credit and continuing education offerings designed to help students prepare for transfer to upper level institutions, for immediate entry into a career, or for enhancing work-related skills. Beyond the curricula, the college offers many opportunities for further academic, social, personal, cultural, and athletic development through a rich variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Career and Professional Studies programs are designed to meet the increasing demand for technicians, semi-professional workers, and skilled craftsmen for employment in industry, business, the professions, and government. These curricula are planned primarily to provide workers for the region served by the College. Transfer Programs include freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education. These programs are designed THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC) for transfer into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year colleges and The Learning Resource Center at Wye Mills houses the following services for universities. For more details, visit www.chesapeake.edu/catalog. students, staff, and faculty and community members. The LRC Services tab in MyCampus, mycampus.chesapeake.edu/lrc, is your gateway to LRC resources. HONORS PROGRAM AT CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE Library The Honors program mission is to develop exceptional teaching and learning [email protected] | 410.827.5860 experiences at Chesapeake College. Through experiential course projects and leadership opportunities, our program provides engaging, personalized, and The Chesapeake College Library in the Learning Resource Center meets the relevant learning experiences that equip students to succeed at Chesapeake and information needs of students, faculty, and the community with a diverse beyond. A primary focus is enabling students to research and successfully apply to collection of books, films, recordings, and images, along with an extensive four-year schools while earning scholarship dollars to help fund their education. electronic collection of online periodicals, e-books, and subject-specific databases. Open-access computers, study spaces for groups and individuals, lots Students completing fifteen honors credits representing at least three different of natural light, and a spacious floor plan make the library a comfortable place disciplines are eligible to graduate as Honors Scholars and will receive special for learning. Information literacy skills are taught throughout the curriculum and recognition at Commencement. To learn more about the program, contact John supported through class instruction, subject-specific research guides, and one-on- Haas at [email protected] or 410-822-5400 x2330. one assistance in person, by phone, over Zoom, and by email. Throughout the Learning Resource Center are computers offering a wide- ranging variety of software packages and applications, which support the academic needs of the students. In addition, scanners and digital cameras are available for student use. Printers and copy machines are available for 10 cents per page for single-sided, black and white pages. All students (credit and non-credit) have library privileges. Also, any community member who lives within our five-county area may apply to use the library by completing a registration form. Most circulating items can be checked out for two weeks and can be renewed. Renewals can be handled over the phone, via email, or in person. Items on Reserve, reference materials, and current periodicals cannot be checked out and must be used in the LRC. Students will not be charged for overdue items; however, grade reports and transcripts will not be issued until the LRC materials are returned. Reminder notices on overdue items are sent via email. Library materials and services may be accessed at www.chesapeake.edu/lrc. 22 23 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT

Testing Center [email protected] Wye Mills | 410.822.5400 x2234 | LRC L-107 Cambridge | 410.228.4360 x2601 | Multi-Service Center The Testing Center on the Wye Mills campus offers many types of testing services, including the ACCUPLACER placement test for students entering Chesapeake College, tests for students taking courses at the College, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, Pearson VUE tests including GED tests, Scantron tests, Language Testing International (LTI) tests, Certiport tests, and proctored exams for students attending other academic institutions online nationwide. The Testing Center, located in the Learning Resource Center in room L-107, has day, evening, and weekend hours. All test takers must present valid photo identification before taking any test and must arrive at the Testing Center with enough time to complete the test before the Center closes, based on the allotted time for the test. Contact the Testing Center at Academic Support Center - Tutoring 410-822-5400 x2344, or at [email protected] for more information, or [email protected] | 410.827.5854 | L-105 visit libguides.chesapeake.edu/testing-center/home. The Academic Support Center (ASC)’s main office is located on the first floor TOP TEN STUDENT TIPS of the Learning Resource Center in room L-105. Faculty, professional staff, and 1. Set realistic goals peer tutors provide free assistance to students individually and in small groups in most subject areas, especially writing, math, science, and technology. Tutors 2. Create firm boundaries focus on helping students master concepts, learn study skills, and become 3. Share or lessen your load (as much as possible) independent learners. Tutors provide help on any stage of a project or course, 4. Create a support system (“It takes a village”) so students are encouraged to visit early and often. The Academic Support Center is committed to providing a calming, encouraging environment to help 5. Make a to-do list and schedule (and stick to it) students feel comfortable and supported in their time at Chesapeake College. 6. Avoid procrastination Students may schedule their own online and in-person appointments. Walk-ins 7. Develop (or get help to develop) an effective study schedule and habits are welcome and handled on a first come, first-served basis. 8. Don’t wait to ask for help Assistance is also available online through the online meeting platform Zoom and over the phone. Students should make sure to specify what kind of 9. Know when you need a (reasonable) break and TAKE IT! appointment they need when scheduling their session. 10. Know when it’s time to “let go” Each semester, specific hours are dedicated to tutor-led study sessions for some high-demand courses; the dedicated tutoring schedule changes each semester. Students can find schedules and make appointments online at the ASC’s website www.chesapeake.edu/tutoring. Academic Support at the Multi-Cultural Service Center, Cambridge 410.822.5400 x2602 The Multi-Service Center provides the same services as the Academic Support Center at the Wye Mills campus. Students, faculty, and staff are provided with a wide range of services including computer use, tutoring, library services, and testing. Students can find schedules and make appointments online at the ASC’s website www.chesapeake.edu/tutoring. 24 25 POLICIES & GOVERNANCE POLICIES & GOVERNANCE

ACADEMIC STANDINGS Incomplete Grade Dean’s List, Good Academic Standing, Academic Warning, Academic Probation, A grade of Incomplete (“I”) is only granted in case of an emergency and must Academic Suspension, and Academic Dismissal information can be found online be requested in writing prior to the beginning of final exams. In other words, at www.chesapeake.edu/policies. you won’t receive an Incomplete if you just haven’t been able to keep up with the class because you’ve been too busy. Incompletes are reserved for students ACADEMIC POLICIES FOR GRADING, WITHDRAWS, AND who have been hospitalized, who have suffered a personal loss, or who have REPEATING COURSES experienced some other extreme life situation for which documentation can Information can be found online at www.chesapeake.edu/student-records. be provided. After the instructor has signed the Permission to Receive an Incomplete Grade Form, permission to receive an Incomplete must be approved How to Figure Your Grade Point Average (GPA) by the Vice President for Workforce and Academic Programs. If you should ever A student must have at least a 2.0 GPA (also referred to as a grade point average receive an “I,” the missed assignments, exams, etc. must be completed within or GPA) to graduate from Chesapeake College. Of course, you’ll want to do four weeks after the beginning of classes for the next regular semester, or the “I” your best in every class you take to earn the highest GPA possible. Students will automatically convert to an “F” grade. receiving GPAs of 3.50 or higher in a semester and taking seven credits or more earn Dean’s List status. A cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher allows a student to Mid-Term Grades graduate with honors. A cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher allows a student to At mid-point in the semester, you will receive a temporary grade of “S” or “U” graduate honors with distinction. You can manually figure your GPA for a given which indicates whether you are making satisfactory or unsatisfactory progress semester: www.chesapeake.edu/students/raise-my-gpa. in your classes. If you receive a “U” on your mid-term report, self-evaluate your progress in the class. Speak with your instructor. Is there anything you can do to Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Classes improve your grade? If you have fallen too far behind to revive your grade, you There are published dates each semester that announce deadlines for adding, may want to withdraw from the course and concentrate on your other classes— dropping, or withdrawing from classes. Once the semester has started, a $5 fee perhaps you’ve taken on more than you can handle. Mid-term grades can be will be charged to drop a class and if you drop a class and add another, there is found on CRAB through MyCampus. Check your progress before the deadline to a $15 fee. Because of the amount of course material missed, a student must add: withdraw, so that you can act promptly if you decide to drop a class. (1) a day class before the third meeting, (2) an evening or block class before the second meeting, and (3) an accelerated (seven-eight week) course before the Addressing Concerns About a Class or Grades course meets for the second time. There is no late registration for a weekend While the counseling staff in Student Success and Enrollment Services is happy class. Be aware of refund dates if you plan on dropping a course. Once the last to meet with you to discuss your academic progress, your first course of action day to drop a class has passed, you can still withdraw from a class if you do when concerned about a class is to meet with your instructor. Instructors are so by the deadline published in the academic calendar. If you withdraw, you generally very approachable and will be happy to discuss your concerns. If you will receive a grade of “W,” which will not be calculated into your grade point are dissatisfied with the outcome of your meeting(s), your next step is to follow average. You’ll need to pay full tuition for a course in which you’ve received a the Academic Grievance Procedure, which is outlined in the College Catalog. “W” if you choose to repeat the course. Repeating a Class Never just stop attending a class or classes. You must officially withdraw from a A student may attempt a course no more than three times. This includes any course course to receive a “W;” otherwise, you will receive an “F,” which will be calculated for which a student has earned a letter grade, an “L” for auditing a course, or a “W” into your grade point average. Contact the Registration Office at registration@ for a course from which the student has withdrawn. If a student would like to enroll chesapeake.edu to have an add/drop form processed. If emergency in a course more than three times, the student must first complete a Course Repeat circumstances arise after the withdrawal date within a given semester, notify the Appeal form available on the College Website and schedule a meeting with the Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management, Kamari Collins, for Vice President for Workforce and Academic Programs, David Harper, for approval. assistance at [email protected]. On rare occasions, there may be situations that occur out of a student’s control, whereby a student fails to withdraw The highest grade earned in a course will be used in computing a cumulative during the designated withdrawal period. Should this occur, students must grade point average; however, all grades will be listed on the student’s permanent complete an appeal, which includes documentation within one calendar year from record. Grades are counted only once in computing the cumulative grade point the time the “F” grade is posted to the academic roster. average. Repeating courses in which a grade of “C” or better has been earned is not recommended.

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ACADEMIC RECORDS Program Progress Review Upon reaching 45 credits, students wishing to graduate from Chesapeake Office of Registration College should request a Program Progress Review from the Office of Student Transcripts will be available for online transcript ordering and electronic Success and Enrollment Services by emailing [email protected]. This transcript delivery. Orders will be processed within 24-48 business hours, review helps ensure students will achieve their targeted graduation date. depending on demand. In addition, students will be able to track who received their transcript and when it was received. Application for Graduation To order transcripts, go to www.chesapeake.edu/transcripts. All students must complete an Application for Graduation form in order to graduate. The application must be filed. Please see the current academic To use this service, there will be a $5.00 charge for each transcript and an calendar for the appropriate filing dates for each semester. The application additional online convenience fee of $3.00 charged for each receiver of the is available at www.chesapeake.edu/students/registration/forms, or transcript (regardless of the number of copies being sent). from the Office of Registration [email protected] . A single Educational Files commencement ceremony will be held in May for the entire academic year. It is the policy of Chesapeake College to ensure the right-of-privacy and access to students regarding their educational records in accordance with the provisions Academic Amnesty Chesapeake College recognizes that students may not perform well in their of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA gives program of study due to a variety of reasons. To encourage students who have students the right to inspect and review all educational records with the changed programs of study and may be adversely affected by past academic following exceptions: financial records of student’s parents, confidential letters or performance, they may request all credits be removed from their grade point statements placed in the file prior to January 1, 1975, and psychiatric or medical average for courses no longer applicable to their new program. All courses that records retained by a professional for treatment purposes. fulfill a General Education requirement in the student’s new program of study Privacy Forms are not applicable to this policy. Courses will still appear on the student’s official Chesapeake College adheres to the guidelines mandated by the Family transcript and are marked with an asterisk. Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In order to release information Students may not request academic amnesty more than once. The policy for regarding any aspect of a student’s account, the student will need to request students who want to apply for recalculation of their GPA due to a change in the information. If the student would like anyone else to be able to inquire curriculum can be found at www.chesapeake.edu/students/registration/forms. about his or her balance or enrollment status, the Student Information Release form must be on file granting access to the specified individual(s). The form Readmission to the College is available through the Office of Registration or atwww.chesapeake.edu/ If a student has failed to perform academically to the point where he/she has students/registration/forms. been dismissed from the College, there is still an opportunity to appeal for readmission to the College. Change of Information To be sure you receive College information, please submit in writing all changes CRISIS MANAGEMENT of address, name, or telephone number to the Registration Office at Chesapeake defines a “crisis” as “any sudden, unexpected occurrence or set of [email protected]. A Demographic Data Change Form is available circumstances with the potential for outcomes that are disruptive to our on-going through the Office of Registration or atwww.chesapeake.edu/students/ operations; present a physical or psychological danger to our students, employees registration/forms. or guests; threaten our physical structures, and that demand immediate attention.” Change of Curriculum In the event of an emergency situation, employees and students should immediately contact the Switchboard Operator by dialing 0 on any College phone. Students wishing to change curriculum must complete a Change in Academic If, in their judgment, the situation warrants such action, they are encouraged to Program Form, available through the Office of Registration or Student Success dial directly to 911 and then to report the incident to the Switchboard Operator. and Enrollment Services, or at www.chesapeake.edu/students/registration/ If the crisis event occurs after normal business hours, the Switchboard recording forms. If you are receiving educational benefits from Financial Aid, the will provide access to the Office of Public Safety. An employee or student may also Workforce Investment Board (WIB), or Veterans benefits, the appropriate choose to contact the Security Officer directly to report the incident by dialing signatures are necessary before a change can be processed. 410-758-7275 or by dialing *9 from any college phone. 28 29 POLICIES & GOVERNANCE POLICIES & GOVERNANCE

Academic Emergency Management Plan • Complete all test and other assignments using his/her own thoughts. In the event that Chesapeake College needs to close for an extended period of • Reject the use of materials acquired illegally. time due to a flu pandemic, severe weather event, or other emergency situation, • Respect the rights and property of others. consideration will be given to the timing and duration of the closure as follows: Those found to be in violation of this Code agree to disciplinary sanctions and 1. Closure during the semester for up to one week – there will be an appeal processes outlined within the Chesapeake College Student Code of opportunity to make up work missed without significant alteration to the Conduct. *Adapted from the U.S. Naval Academy Code of Honor. semester calendar. 2. Closure extending beyond one week (or in situations where classes are STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT canceled on the same days/evenings over multiple weeks) – the College The goal of the College’s Student Code of Conduct is to provide a mechanism may extend the length of the semester. Depending on the timing of the to confront behavior that interferes with, or threatens to interfere with, the closure, scheduled breaks, end of semester dates, and/or the processing of educational mission of the College. The policy addresses academic and final grades might be impacted. nonacademic misconduct and describes disciplinary procedures. Students should familiarize themselves with their rights and responsibilities as students. Students can acquire information about closures on the College website or by The complete policy is located at www.chesapeake.edu/code-of-conduct. calling 410-822-5400, or on Twitter at Chesapeake Emergency @ChesCollAlerts. Chesapeake College courses held at off campus sites will As a Chesapeake College student, it is expected that you must conform to follow the protocol of the host facility. certain safety standards in place relative to the health risks currently posed by COVID-19. These expectations extend to the Student Code of Conduct, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY and it is important to be mindful of them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chesapeake College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all Please make every effort on-campus, off-campus AND online by continuing persons so that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, to be a respectful student and college community member. This also means national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status cooperating with college, local and national guidelines on social distancing and or any other class protected by law, shall be excluded from participation in, be PPE requirements. Please remember, all conduct policies and regulations remain denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any in effect and will be enforced. program or activity of this College. For more detailed information on policies including information regarding drugs and alcohol, campus weapons, smoking and tobacco, harassment, traffic Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure and parking visit www.chesapeake.edu/code-of-conduct. Contact Susan Cianchetta, Director of Human Resources, at scianchetta@ chesapeake.edu for the complete Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure. Title IX Executive Summary Chesapeake College prohibits all forms of sexual and gender-based harassment STUDENT HONOR CODE and misconduct, including but not limited to acts of sexual violence, sexual Students of Chesapeake College agree to demonstrate academic and harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The college is personal integrity. committed to addressing all alleged incidents of sexual misconduct, preventing • Chesapeake College students are persons of integrity. They stand for that which their recurrence, and remedying any effects. This policy is in accordance with is right. They tell the truth and ensure that the full necessary truth is known. They Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“No person in the United States do not lie.* shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the • They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program as their own is their own, and that assistance received from any source is or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”), and applies to conduct which authorized and properly documented. They do not cheat.* occurs on Chesapeake College property or at college-sanctioned events or • They respect the material and intellectual property of others and ensure that programs that take place off campus, including trips or internships. others are able to benefit from the use of their own property. They do not steal.* Inquiries concerning the application of this Title IX policy may be referred to Therefore, each student at Chesapeake College pledges to: the College’s Title IX Coordinator, Susan Cianchetta (for faculty and staff), at • Submit assignments that reflect his/her own thoughts and work. [email protected], or Deputy Title IX Coordinator Judy Gordon • Cite and properly acknowledge the thoughts and work of others. (for students) at [email protected].

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The full text of the college’s Gender-Based Misconduct Policy Title IX policy may be found on the college website at www.chesapeake.edu/students/ chesapeake-college-title-ix-policy-statement. Victims of gender-based misconduct or others reporting such incidents will find important emergency contact information for obtaining medical and law enforcement assistance at www.chesapeake.edu/public-safety. INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Chesapeake College provides access to the Internet in order to support Chesapeake’s Mission and Core Values as a community college serving the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot. For more information, go to www.chesapeake.edu/tos.

Do you want a well-rounded educational experience? How about leadership development opportunities? Maybe just some plain fun? If you want to get the most out of your college education, get involved with the Office of Student Engagement and Development. Research shows that students who are involved with their college and its activities get better grades and stay in school!

Events The Office of Student Engagement and Development organizes and sponsors events every semester for students. All events for students are free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Keep in touch and up-to-date by checking out the weekly Peake Pride newsletter sent to your Skipjack email, our semester student Activities Calendar, or the Student Engagement page on Canvas. You never know when an opportunity might arise for you to win prizes or an e-gift card! Just a few of the events we hold: • Social Media Photo & Video Challenges • Game Shows • Kahoot Trivia Challenges • Novelties (Bears-2-Build, Engraved Keychains) • Town Hall Meetings with Senior College Leadership • Mental Health Check-Ins • Scavenger Hunts • Student of the Month Awards • Guest Speakers (on topics of leadership, financial literacy, to commemorate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Black History Month, Voter Education, Veteran’s Day, and more)

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Campus Organizations sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence The Office of Student Engagement and Development offers a wide range of and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. The vision of Kappa Delta student organizations. Here is a complete list of our active student organizations: Pi is to help committed educators be leaders in improving education for global citizenship. Membership is by invitation only – Education Majors who have ALPHA DELTA NU NURSING HONOR SOCIETY, IOTA GAMMA CHAPTER at least 18 credits & a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of the Associate Degree of Nursing. The society shall PEAKE PLAYERS encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing, as well Are you interested in theatre and the performing arts? The Peake Players is as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility. Additionally, the organization for you! Each semester, the Peake Players perform a faculty- the society shall participate in the recruitment of qualified individuals into directed mainstage production. The organization produces musicals and the profession of nursing. Membership shall be offered after the first two plays both in classical and contemporary formats. Students are trained in semesters to students who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or using professional standards and techniques in voice, movement, design, and above, and have earned a grade of B or better in each nursing class of the production. Students work in both our state-of-the-art facilities: the intimate nursing program with no previous failures in any nursing course. Students Cadby Theatre and the larger Todd Performing Arts Center. will be invited to provisional membership at the beginning of the third PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY (PTK) semester of the core curriculum. Full membership will be granted if the Phi Theta Kappa is the premier international honor society for two-year student maintains the cumulative 3.0 GPA and earns a grade of B or better colleges. Its primary function is to recognize and promote scholastic in all nursing courses in the third semester of study during the second year achievement in community, technical, and junior college students. Based on of the core nursing curriculum. Any non-generic student shall be offered four hallmarks (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship), Phi Theta membership who has maintained a 3.0 or above in nursing (with letter Kappa offers students more than just a membership certificate; it is an active grades of B or higher) and a cumulative of 3.0 or above in the semesters organization with opportunities for fun and service both on- and off-campus. prior to the fourth semester of the program. Membership is offered to students who have earned a grade point average FOCUS (FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER AND (GPA) of 3.50 or higher, who have earned 12 or more college credits, and ULTIMATE SUCCESS) who have declared a major. FOCUS is a program designed for first-time male students who are the first in PRIDE CLUB their immediate family to attend a college or university, and are enrolled in a Pride Club embraces the gender identities of our students. The organization career program. The program provides these students with intense exposure to works to unite LGBTQIA+ students and allies to provide opportunities for safe academic support and career exploration activities during the first year in college. and interactive forums for its members through a number of diverse methods HIGH VOLTAGE (VIDEO GAME CLUB) of campus and community programming. Stop by and relax with us! High Voltage is the campus video game club that SAIL (SUCCESS AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING) provides anyone who has a love for video games the ability to socialize and connect At Chesapeake College, we want to make sure you make a connection to the with each other. Join us for the opportunity to play single-player and multi-player great services we offer as early and as often as possible to help make your video games in the Pirates Cove and discuss gaming strategies and preferences. freshman year a success. SAIL is a program designed to get you actively involved HINTS (HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS) in the college experience from day one. We believe that your success is our HINTS is an online community created for non-traditional students. Students can success! Enrolling in SAIL and charting a course for success pays off! Students access links to important campus resources and information. The HINTS program who complete the SAIL program and finish the semester with a QPA (quality also offers additional academic support in the areas of time management, study point average) of at least a 2.0 will receive a scholarship discount on their spring skills and technology. semester tuition at Chesapeake. KAPPA DELTA PI INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION (KDP) STUDENT ATHLETIC ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAAC) Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded by The Student Athletic Advisory Council represents the student-athletes’ voice at William Bagley, Truman Kelly, and Thomas Edgar Musselman in 1911 at the Chesapeake College. This organization serves to promote good communication University of Illinois to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship amongst College Administration and student-athletes, promote a positive student- among those dedicated to teaching. The founders chose the name from the athlete image on campus, build a sense of community amongst the athletic teams, Greek words knowledge, duty, and power. The mission of Kappa Delta Pi is to and organize leadership and community service programming opportunities.

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STUDENT NURSING ORGANIZATION If you are interested in joining any of these organizations, please do not hesitate The Student Nursing Organization (SNO) was established in 1998 and serves to contact the Office of Student Engagement and Development at several different purposes for the nursing students enrolled in the Chesapeake 410-822-5826 or [email protected], or stop by the office located in College/MGW Nursing Program. It provides an avenue for students to have the Caroline College Center, Room C104. input in non-curricula matters that impact them and offers the opportunity to coordinate and encourage student participation in community-focused Existing Organizations activities. Moreover, it provides a conduit for communication between and Each academic year, your student organization must complete a registration among students and between faculty and students, and promotes leadership form to notify the Office of Student Engagement and Development that you are skills, self-direction, commitment and involvement. still an active student organization. You can register your student organization for the current academic semester by contacting the Office of Student SURGICAL TECH CLUB Engagement and Development at 410-822-5826 or [email protected], The Surgical Technology Club members are all students in the current cohort. or stop by the office located in the Caroline College Center, Room C104. The students host fundraisers in order to pay for expenses so they can attend the annual Association of Surgical Technologists’ Conference. They have hosted Start Your Own Student Organization 50/50 raffles, raffled off baskets of crabs, hosted designer bag bingo events, Be the change agent Chesapeake knows you can be! Start a brand new campus and all sorts of other events. The conference is held in various locations around organization by completing the following steps: the country. Students have traveled to Denver and New Orleans, to name a few. They meet potential employers who recruit at these events, and have 1. Gather at least 3 interested students opportunities to participate in learning activities and social events. 2. Find a faculty/staff advisor 3. Create a constitution/set of bylaws Define the organization’s goals and THE GREEN TEAM purpose for membership. (Contact Mark Berry for guidance) The Green Team actively brings awareness to the impact we make on our 4. Agree to host one meeting or event per month environment, provides community service, and campus environmental conservation 5. Fill out an application and preservation projects. Join us to help make a greener and healthier planet. 6. Obtain approval UHURU For help, contact the Office of Student Engagement and Development at Founded in 1982, UHURU has been one of Chesapeake’s most active student 410-822-5826 or [email protected], or stop by the office located in organizations. Uhuru means “freedom” in Swahili, and the organization’s motto is the Caroline College Center, Room C104. “knowledge is freedom from ignorance.” UHURU works to promote and preserve the history and culture of African-Americans, and to promote integrity, pride, and #IronSharpensIron Leadership Academy unity among culturally diverse students and the student body at large. Are you interested in building leadership skills to prepare you to navigate VETERAN’S CLUB through life’s challenges? Look no further. Join our #IronSharpensIron The Veteran’s Club is a student organization that creates a bonded community Leadership Academy! Completely watch at least 3 leadership training videos, for our veteran students amongst others who dedicated their lives to military then submit a 3 sentence paragraph providing details about how you will service. Members of this organization are presented with opportunities to use this skill in your leadership position and/or daily life. After this has been network, take part in leadership development activities, and most importantly reviewed, you will be presented with a certificate, and a $25.00 gift card of your are provided support as you matriculate through your education at Chesapeake. choice. If you completely watch 6 training videos and complete the writing prompt, you will be presented with a certificate and a $50.00 gift card of your VOTERS (VOTERS OBJECTIVELY TRYING TO EDUCATE AND REGISTER STUDENTS) choice. If you complete all the videos, you will be presented with a certificate Voters Objectively Trying to Educate and Register Students (VOTERS) was and a $75.00 gift card of your choice. established to assist in voter education and registration. Students who are interested in becoming a member of the next generation of political leaders or Contact the Office of Student Engagement and Development at 410-822-5826 are interested in voter rights, education, and registration are encouraged to join! or [email protected], or stop by the office located in the Caroline College Center to sign-up for this opportunity.

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Captain Jack Student Engagement Card ATHLETICS As you attend Student Engagement events, please fill out the event, date, and As a member of the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference, Chesapeake time on the Captain Jack Student Engagement Card. Once you have attended 3 currently fields varsity teams in men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and events, please email your card to Mark Berry at [email protected], or women’s basketball, men’s baseball, and women’s softball. Students must meet send to our Instagram account @ccengageme. You can submit multiple cards eligibility requirements to participate on intercollegiate teams. Visit each month. At the end of the month, all completed cards will be verified from www.letsgoskipjacks.com for more information. attendance records and entered into a raffle to win a $50.00 e-gift card of your The Athletic Department also operates the Fitness Center. The Fitness Center choice. At the end of the semester, all completed cards will be entered into a is open to current Chesapeake College credit students, faculty and staff, and raffle to win a large prize. Come join the fun! community members who have paid memberships. A signed waiver must be To obtain a Captain Jack Student Engagement Card, please contact the Office of on file with the athletics office before use is permitted. Individuals must sign in Student Engagement and Development at [email protected], or stop each time they use the Fitness Center. by the office located in the Caroline College Center. For more information about Athletics, contact the Director of Athletics, Frank Szymanski, at [email protected] or 410-827-5828.

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Entire Fall 2021 Semester Captain Jack Student Engagement Card August 23, 2021 Stuff-An-Emoji | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Lower You will receive a virtual student engagement card via email, or stop by the Office of Student Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) Engagement and Development (Caroline - C104) to pick one up. Once you attend 3 student engagement Are you ready for those emojis in your cell phone to come to life? We are! Stop by and pick-up a FREE events, either email your completed card from your Skipjack email account or drop it back off to the pillow kit. If you are unable to pick up your kit, don’t worry. We can mail you one. Request to have Office. Your completed card will be entered into a monthly drawing to win a $50.00 gift card. At the end your pillow mailed to your home address! of the semester, all completed cards will be entered into a raffle at the end of the semester for a laptop. August 23, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 Entire Fall 2021 Semester #IronSharpensIron: Leadership Academy SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete Student Engagement Canvas Course the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and Learn valuable leadership skills from college professionals, alumni, and community members. A win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss 3 sentence paragraph must be submitted for comprehension after each video has been watched, your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 providing details about how you will use this skill in your leadership position and daily lives. Completion to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. of at least 3 of the training videos will land you a leadership certificate and a $25.00 e-gift card. August 24, 2021 I Scream For Ice Cream! | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Circle - Guest Complete 6 trainings, receive a $50.00 e-gift card. Complete all 10 trainings, receive a $75.00 gift card. Circle, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Parking Lot behind Cambridge Center) August 12, 2021 Adult Learner New Student Orientation | 6:30–8:30pm Who doesn’t love ice-cream or popsicles?! Stop by for a sweet treat! Virtual - Zoom August 25, 2021 60-in-60: Majority Rules Game Show | 6:00–7:00pm | Virtual - Zoom Welcome to the New Student Orientation Experience at Chesapeake! During both the virtual and 60 questions in 60 minutes. How do you know if your answer is correct? The majority rules! Are you in-person New Student Orientation sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet ready? Do you have what it takes to reign supreme? E-GIFT CARDS are sent to those who answer the some of your peers, and learn more about how to access important student resources and services. questions correctly! We hope that you will take time to participate in the Chesapeake College New Student Experience so that you can bring specific questions to be addressed. August 25, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 August 19, 2021 Traditional New Student Orientation | 6:30–8:30pm | Virtual - Zoom SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and Welcome to the New Student Orientation Experience at Chesapeake! During both the virtual and win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss in-person New Student Orientation sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 some of your peers, and learn more about how to access important student resources and services. to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. We hope that you will take time to participate in the Chesapeake College New Student Experience so that you can bring specific questions to be addressed. August 26, 2021 UniversiTees | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Lower August 21, 2021 In-Person New Student Orientation | 12:00–2:30pm Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Room 101, Cambridge Center) Cadby Theatre, Kent Humanities, and Queen Anne’s Technical Who doesn’t love a FREE t-shirt. Design your own UniversiTee shirt! Stop by the Caroline Center to make yours today. Can’t make it? Don’t worry. We have an online form. Welcome to the New Student Orientation Experience at Chesapeake! During both the virtual and in-person New Student Orientation sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet August 26, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 some of your peers, and learn more about how to access important student resources and services. SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete We hope that you will take time to participate in the Chesapeake College New Student Experience so the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and that you can bring specific questions to be addressed. win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss Welcome Week: August 23–26, 2021 Welcome Week Giveaways | 4:00pm your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. Virtual - Instagram Who doesn’t like free stuff? I know we do! Follow us on Instagram to look for our daily Instagram August 30, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 questions which will ask a question about the resources and services that Chesapeake College has to SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete offer you. Prizes include an $100 Book Credit, Chesapeake College Swag, and DreBeats headphones. the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and Follow us now @ccengageme! win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 Welcome Week: August 23–26, 2021 Welcome Week Tabling: BB&T, now Truist Bank to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Upper Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) BB&T, now Truist Bank is here to provide information on how you can secure a FREE $100.00. Stop by and check out their information table for more details. Get that free money!

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August 31, 2021 Student Organization Involvement Table #CCInvolveMe September 17, 2021 Kahoot Trivia - Constitution Day Edition | 1:00–1:30pm In-Person Sign-Ups: 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Upper and Lower Virtual - Zoom Levels, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center), Virtual It’s Trivia Time! Stop by and play Kahoot Trivia - the Constitution Day Edition! The winner of the Presentation: 3:00pm competition takes home a $50.00 E-Gift Card of their choice! Why not make the most out of your time at Chesapeake! While student leadership can sometimes September 21, 2021 Latinx Live | 11:00am–12:00pm | Virtual - Zoom be time consuming, getting involved on campus early definitely has its perks! It can help to build Angel Perez, Program Coordinator of the Caroline County YMCA Mentoring Program will be new skillsets and develop your current ones, build your own personal self-confidence, add valuable highlighting Hispanic History Month, as well as encouraging our Skipjack students to have a experience to your resume, and cultivate long lasting memories and new friendships! Join us to find successful semester at Chesapeake! out about our student organizations and how you can get involved! September 21, 2021 Paint Night | 6:00–7:30pm | Virtual - Zoom August 31, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 IT’S PAINT TIME! Your FREE paint kit can either be picked up at the Office of Student Engagement SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete (Caroline - C104) or mailed to your home. If you are interested in painting with us, please complete the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and the registration form to let us know how you would prefer to receive your paint kit. You will receive win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss an entire paint kit and real one-on-one instruction while we chat and listen to music! Pour a glass your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 of your favorite juice and log-on to paint with us. The Zoom link for the actual event will be sent to to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. participants only via email. September 1, 2021 “The Power of the Vote” - Video Premier | 12:00–12:15pm September 23, 2021 #HowToSeries: Survive Life After COVID-19 | 11:45am– Virtual - Zoom/Email 12:45pm (Wye Mills); 4:00–5:00pm (Cambridge) | Virtual - Zoom There is power in each vote that you cast in our municipal, state, and national elections. Stop by the COVID-19 disrupted our lives in 2020, and is still present to this day. The multitude of issues that have premier of this video to hear more about the influence of voting. taken place have certainly left a mark on our lives that may be hard to remove. Join us to receive September 1, 2021 SAIL Orientation Session | Zoom or Caroline Center Room C213 some tips on how to move forward. SAIL participants are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session to find out how to complete September 28, 2021 Voter Registration Blitz | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st the program. You will meet other SAIL scholarship participants, receive your program materials, and Floor, Upper and Lower Levels, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Room 101, Cambridge Center) win door prizes. PLEASE NOTE: RSVP for one date and time. If this does not work for you or you miss Meet representatives from the local political parties, enjoy snacks, and most importantly register to your scheduled appointment, please email [email protected] or call (410)-822-5400, x2303 vote! Remember, the power of the vote is strong. Your voice is strong. Let’s activate it! to reschedule. Please check your Skipjack email for more information on the time of this event. October 5, 2021 Pause for Paws | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Lower September 8, 2021 Campus Resource Fair | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Level, Wye Mills), 3:00–5:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) Upper and Lower Levels, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Room 101, Cambridge Center) Midterms are here! Let’s take a breather by stopping by to spend some time with animals. Take a We are here to help! Stop by our information tables for more information on the resources and break with us! services that Chesapeake offers our students! #CCCares October 6, 2021 Coloring and Cocoa | 11:00am–1:00pm (Denny’s - Caroline Center, September 10, 2021 Patriot Day Remembrance Service | 12:00–12:30pm Wye Mills), 3:00–5:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) Virtual - Zoom Did you know that coloring has the ability to relax your brain? Stop by and pick up a coloring packet, We pause to remember the many lives that were lost during the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World crayons, and some hot cocoa with all the fixings! Trade Center in NYC, the Pentagon in VA, and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines flight crashed in Pennsylvania. Join us for words of triumph, hope, encouragement, song, and prayer. October 7, 2021 Meditation Workshop | 12:00–12:45pm | Virtual - Zoom We promote emotional health and self-awareness. Find out how you can too by attending our meditation September 14, 2021 Town Hall with Dr. Coppersmith & Mr. Collins | 3:30–4:30pm workshop. Let’s control the stress and anxiety that may have accumulated during midterm week. Virtual - Zoom Meet with the College President and Senior Level Administration to ask them pertinent questions as October 12, 2021 Genderosity | 11:00am–12:00pm | Virtual - Zoom it relates to your college experience at Chesapeake. #CCCares Vanessa Geffrard from Planned Parenthood will discuss the terminology associated with LGBTQA+, and will host a question/answer discussion with participants. September 16, 2021 Constitution Day Facts & Snacks | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center - Outside the Office of Student Engagement and Development, Wye Mills), October 12, 2021 Town Hall with Dr. Coppersmith & Mr. Collins | 3:30–4:30pm 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) Virtual - Zoom Stop by and grab a few FREE snacks from our Constitution Day table! Meet with the College President and Senior Level Administration to ask them pertinent questions as it relates to your college experience at Chesapeake. #CCCares September 17, 2021 Life After George Floyd | 10:00–11:00am | Virtual - Zoom The death of George Floyd sparked a surge in the fight against racial injustices and police brutality. So what’s next? Stop by this panel discussion as we talk about how to continue progression. 42 43 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

October 18, 2021 Rise & Grind | 9:00–11:00am | Caroline Center - Outside the November 16, 2021 #HowToSeries: Surviving The Holidays | 11:45am–12:45pm Student Engagement Office (Wye Mills) / Student Lounge (Cambridge) (College Center 1st Floor, Upper Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–5:00pm (Student Lounge, Stop by and grab a cup of Joe, a bottle of water, and a quick breakfast as you begin your morning Cambridge Center) grind! Keep working hard! The holiday season is approaching. There are many issues that a person experiences during the October 20, 2021 #HowToSeries: Survive on a Budget | 11:00am–1:00pm (College holiday season. Stop by the information table for more details on how to survive the holidays Center 1st Floor, Upper Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, physically and financially. Cambridge Center) November 18, 2021 Kahoot Trivia: Health & Fitness Edition | 5:30–6:00pm Being a college student, and taking care of other financial responsibilities, can sometimes be difficult Virtual - Zoom but manageable. Stop by the information table for more information on how to survive on a budget, Play Health & Fitness Kahoot with the Office of Student Engagement and Development! Winner of and grab some free food! this trivia game wins a $100.00 gift card of their choice. October 26, 2021 Black Vibes | 11:00am–12:00pm | Virtual - Zoom November 30, 2021 Substance Abuse Awareness Day! | 12:00–12:30pm (College Devon Beck, hip-hop artist and motivational speaker, will share a mid-term boost with our “Peakers” Center 1st Floor, Upper Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–4:30pm (Student Lounge, to encourage them as they continue their first semester studies. Cambridge Center) October 27, 2021 Creatures of the Night: Halloween Costume Contest Substance abuse is the use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or 10:00am–1:00pm (Office of Student Engagement and Development, Wye Mills), alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. 3:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) Stop by for some pizza and a quick presentation on substance abuse. Attendees will also receive Throw on your Halloween Costume and come to class! Don’t forget to stop by the Office of Student some free Chesapeake College swag! Engagement and Development to have your photo taken. No classes on campus? Don’t worry! Fill out December 2, 2021 #HowToSeries: Preparing For Finals | 11:00am–1:00pm our Google Form and upload a photo of you in your costume. Gift Cards will be presented to the winners (College Center 1st Floor, Upper Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, in the following categories: Most Creative, Funniest, Scariest, and Best All Around. All costumes will be Cambridge Center) judged by the Student Affairs & Retention Staff! Finals season is approaching. Stop by and pick up a slice of pizza and some information on how to November 2, 2021 Street Signs | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st Floor, Upper survive finals. Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Room 101, Cambridge Center) December 3, 2021 Brighten A Day: Christmas Card Challenge | 4:00pm Choose from a variety of street signs to personalize as you wish. All FREE! Don’t worry, if you are Drop Off to Office of Student Engagement (C104) or mail to College unable to make it in person, please fill out the online form PRIOR to the event to have your street sign It’s the holiday season and that means it’s time to spread even more joy than we do during the normal mailed to your home! year. Make or purchase Christmas cards for patients and staff at Easton Memorial Hospital. Choose November 4, 2021 Peake Pets | 8:00am–4:00pm | Virtual - Instagram between mailing your cards to the College or dropping them off to the Office! Our pets are the loves of our lives, most certainly. Let’s show them off. Using a Google Form, please click December 6, 2021 Chair Massages | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center Pirate’s Cove, here to upload the Office of Student Engagement and Development. All uploaded photos will be then uploaded to our Instagram account. The photo with the most likes will win a $50.00 gift card to Petsmart. Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Room 101, Cambridge Center) Start finals week off as relaxed as you can be. Stop by the Office of Student Engagement and November 9, 2021 Asian Action | 11:00am–12:00pm | Virtual - Zoom Development for a short chair massage. Spots will fill up quickly! Michele Wayman, Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion, will share a message from Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan, lead a discussion on current Asian-American events, and seek ideas for on December 8, 2021 Exam Snacks: Chick-Fil-A | 11:00am–1:00pm (College Center 1st campus events to support our Asian American students. Floor, Lower Level, Wye Mills), 4:00–6:00pm (Student Lounge, Cambridge Center) You’ve been knocking your finals out! Congratulations! Stop by and pick up a FREE November 9, 2021 Town Hall with Dr. Coppersmith & Mr. Collins Chick-Fil-A sandwich! 3:30–4:30pm | Virtual - Zoom Meet with the College President and Senior Level Administration to ask them pertinent questions as it relates to your college experience at Chesapeake. #CCCares November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day Prayer Service | 12:00–12:30pm | Virtual - Zoom Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who are people who have served in the United States Armed Forces (that were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). Join us for prayer, words of encouragement, music, and a special presentation to all Veterans. We hope to see you there!

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13 14 SPRING BREAK 15 SPRING BREAK 16 SPRING BREAK 17 SPRING BREAK 18 SPRING BREAK 19 SPRING BREAK COLLEGE CLOSED COLLEGE CLOSED NO CLASSES NO CLASSES NO CLASSES NO CLASSES

20 SPRING BREAK 21 22 23 24 25 26 NO CLASSES Spring Accelerated 2 Term Ends

27 28 29 30 31 Spring Accelerated 3 Term Begins

60 61 STUDENT PLANNER STUDENT PLANNER APRIL 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOTES 1 2

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62 63 STUDENT PLANNER STUDENT PLANNER MAY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Spring, Spring Accelerated 1, & Spring Accelerated 3 Terms End

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Commencement

29 30 MEMORIAL DAY 31 COLLEGE CLOSED

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