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ATTENTION | ATENCIÓN
As a courtesy to our graduates and guests…
Brookhaven College celebrates the academic success of our graduates and wants
to ensure that today’s commencement ceremony is a fitting conclusion to this
chapter of their education. We request that everyone create a pleasant experience
for all by attentively considering the rights and feelings of others.
To maintain the traditionally formal tone of the ceremony and ensure others’
comfort, disruptive vocal or artificial noisemaking, banners and raucous
behavior is prohibited. We ask that the audience and all participants ensure their
cellphones are on silent, and that you be respectful of others space and viewing
when taking photos and video. Violators may be escorted from the ceremony by
a college official.
Smoking and the use of tobacco products is forbidden.
Although they are most welcome at our commencement, children must not be
left unattended.
Family and guests are asked to remain seated for the entire ceremony. There will
be ample time for pictures and conversation afterward.
A designated photography area is provided at Loos Field House.
En un gesto de cortesía de nuestros graduados
y asegurados…
Brookhaven College celebra el éxito académico de nuestros graduados y quiere
asegurar que la ceremonia de graduación de hoy sea un adecuado final en
esta etapa de su educación. Solicitamos que cada persona contribuya a crear
una experiencia agradable para todos observando atentamente los derechos y
sentimientos de las otras personas.
Para mantener el tono formal y tradicional de la ceremonia y para asegurar la
comodidad de los demás, se prohíbe hacer ruidos con la voz o hacer sonidos
artificiales, tener un comportamiento partidista y una conducta ruidosa.
Pedimos a la audiencia y a todos los participantes que apaguen sus celulares,
y que sean respetuosos del espacio y visión de las otras personas al momento
de tomar fotos y grabar videos. Las personas que infrinjan estas disposiciones
pueden ser retiradas de la ceremonia por un funcionario del college.
Está prohibido fumar y usar productos de tabaco.
Aunque los niños son muy bienvenidos a nuestra ceremonia de graduación,
ellos deben estar siempre bajo supervisión.
Se pide a los familiares e invitados permanecer sentados durante toda la
ceremonia. Habrá bastante tiempo para tomar fotografías y conversar después
de la ceremonia.
Se ha designado un área para fotografías en Loos Field House.
Congratulations! | ¡Felicitaciones!
Brookhaven College is proud to be an Hispanic-Serving Institution with more than 25 percent Hispanic student
enrollment since 2006. Brookhaven College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate’s degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
Brookhaven College.
The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested
constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Brookhaven College, (2) to file a third-party comment
at the time of Brookhaven College’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Brookhaven College for
alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County
Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression. M&PI Office, #120239, April 2017, tw.
Brookhaven College está orgulloso de ser una institución al servicio de los hispanos con más de 25 por ciento de estudiantes
hispanos matriculados desde el 2006. Brookhaven College está acreditado por la Comisión de Colleges de la Asociación de
Colleges y Escuelas del Sur para otorgar el grado de asociado. Contacte a la Comisión de Colleges en 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 o llame al 404-679-4500 para preguntas sobre la acreditación de Brookhaven College.
El objetivo triple de publicar la dirección y números de contacto de la Comisión es permitir a los integrantes interesados
(1) conocer sobre el estado de acreditación de Brookhaven College, (2) presentar el comentario de un tercero al momento
de la revisión de cada diez años de Brookhaven College o (3) presentar una queja contra Brookhaven College por presunto
incumplimiento de un estándar o requisito. Brookhaven College ofrece oportunidades de educación sin considerar raza, color,
edad, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, orientación sexual, información genética, Identidad de género
o expressión género.
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Mission of Brookhaven College
A
t Brookhaven College, a public, open-door, two-year
institution dedicated to student success, we provide
quality educational programs by offering a broad
range of programs, learning opportunities and experiences. We
prepare our students to value the individuals and organizations
within our diverse community and to face the challenges as
responsible and productive members of society. We achieve our
mission through our goals and strategic directions.
Purpose and goals of Texas public community colleges are as set
forth in Education Code 130.003, as follows:
The purpose of each public community college shall be to
provide:
1. Technical programs up to two years in length leading to
associate degrees or certificates;
2. Vocational programs leading directly to employment in
semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
3. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
4. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or
cultural upgrading;
5. Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the
commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment
of disadvantaged students;
6. A continuing program of counseling and guidance
designed to assist students in achieving their individual
educational goals;
7. Workforce development programs designed to meet local
and statewide needs;
8. Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults;
and
9. Such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board or local governing
boards in the best interest of postsecondary education in
Texas.
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