PBI BLAST Program

Blacks Learning Academic Survival Techniques (BLAST) Program

SSC will use the PBI Grant to have a positive impact on our African American students by providing supportive services to those dealing with challenges in achieving academic success. We will also positively influence and improve student learning outcomes through this initiative. To support these student academic success outcomes, we have identified the following goals, activities and expected outcomes.

Requirements to participate in the program:

Must be African American
Must be a financial aid recipient
Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours by the end of the add/drop period
Must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must complete at least 2/3 of the courses enrolled in each semester

Incentives to participate in the program:

Students are assigned a Counselor to assist them in the academic planning and course registration process.
Students have a faculty Mentor to guide them through the college experience.
Students receive tutoring to enhance academic skill level
Students participate in workshops
Students attend field trips
Students attend college sponsored events
Students actively engaged and participating in the program will be eligible to compete for end of the semester (fall/spring) cash scholarships as well as summer course scholarships.

PBI Faculty Members Contact Information

Counselors:

Leticia Carrillo

Jazaer Fouad-Farrar

Mark Hannon

Juhelia Thompson

Mentors:

Alfred Brown

Art Burton

Christine Calhoun

Lakesha Jefferson

Donna Walker

Tutors:

Michael Bell, PBI Tutor for Math

Mr. Bell’s schedule in the Academic Assistance Center:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Alfred Brown, PBI Tutor for English

Mr. Brown’s schedule in the Academic Assistance Center:

Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

Janaya Shaw, PBI Tutor for Reading

Ms. Shaw’s schedule in the Academic Assistance Center:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 1:07 p.m. – 2:07 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.