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Armco Credit Union
Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC)
BC3 Alerts
Blackboard
College Bookstore
College Website & Social Media
Heaton Family Learning Commons
MyBC3 Portal & Student Email
Armco Credit Union
A full-service branch of the Armco Credit Union is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center on BC3 Main Campus. A convenient location for both students and employees, Armco Credit Union offers members a full line of banking services including FREE savings, checking, Visa Check Card, online banking, mobile banking, billpay and remote deposit. Auto, home, equity, mortgages, personal loans and student loans are also available - with money-saving rates! Visit ArmcoCU.com for more information.
As part of a commitment to Financial Literacy, this branch is staffed with BC3 student interns who get hands-on experience working for the third largest credit union in Pennsylvania! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC)
The Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC) provides a safe and healthy environment for the children of BC3 students, faculty, staff and community. The CCLC is licensed as a preschool by the PA Department of Education. The Center has a developmentally appropriate curriculum and serves as a lab school for various academic programs including Early Childhood Education at BC3. The CCLC’s outdoor space has been certified as a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a national certification from the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Education Research Foundation. The CCLC accepts preschool children 3 years (toilet trained) to five years of age. The CCLC staff consists of the Director, teachers, and work study students. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere fosters creative learning experiences for the children.
BC3 Alerts
The College sends text alerts in the event of an emergency, weather delay or cancellation. Anyone can sign up for BC3 Alerts at bc3.edu/alert. A BC3 email is not required. Contact information will not be used for unsolicited content or shared with third parties. Users can access their account and opt-out at any time. The BC3 community is encouraged to sign up for BC3 Alerts as a safety and security measure.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the learning management system used for all credit online, hybrid, and iTV courses, and used by many instructors as a supplement to on-campus courses. Completion of the MyBC3 Technology Orientation in Blackboard is required for all students taking online, hybrid, and iTV live remote courses at BC3. Students enrolled in a face-to-face or iTV classroom course may also be asked or required to complete this orientation by their instructor. It is highly suggested that ALL students complete this orientation prior to the start of their first semester at BC3.
College Bookstore
The Bookstore is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center on main campus. Textbooks and educational supplies are sold, as well as clothing, food and gifts. Bookstore hours during the fall and spring semesters are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours increase during rush and buyback periods. Students attending other BC3 locations can purchase books from the Bookstore online at bookstore.bc3.edu.
College Website & Social Media
BC3 maintains an active online presence through its official website at bc3.edu and various social media platforms. The college website has comprehensive information for various stakeholders including current and prospective students. Additionally, BC3’s News & Events site at news.bc3.edu and the college’s social media accounts are regularly updated with the latest news and upcoming events. BC3 is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!
Heaton Family Learning Commons
The Heaton Family Learning Commons provides materials, technology and space to support the curricular and recreational needs of BC3 students, employees and residents of Butler County. It houses the BC3 Library and Educational Technology Division. The Learning Commons has public computers, laptop bars, two multimedia classrooms, and study spaces for individuals and small or large groups. Copiers, printers and a scanner are available. Hours for the fall and spring semesters are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BC3 Library
Housed in the Heaton Family Learning Commons, BC3 Librarians provide individualized reference service and classroom instruction. In addition to its 40,000-volume print collection, the BC3 Library offers online resources and services through its website at: library.bc3.edu, which provides online access to ebooks, ejournals, and other databases. Students can request research help through the Ask a Librarian icon on its website or email to library@bc3.edu.
Division of Educational Technology
The Division of Educational Technology oversees the training, development and execution of the College’s distance education (online, hybrid, and iTV live remote) credit course offerings, video conferencing, and digital learning technologies. The BC3 Technology Help Desk is housed within the Division of Educational Technology to support the instructional technology needs of students and faculty.
The BC3 Technology Help Desk provides support for faculty and students in the use of the College’s technologies, such as the MyBC3 Portal, MyBC3 Email, Blackboard, and more. You can reach the BC3 Technology Help Desk by dialing ext. 8441 when at any BC3 location, or by submitting a FastForm ticket online. Walk-up assistance is available in the Heaton Family Learning Commons, upper level. Hours may vary. Please visit bc3.edu/services/technology for more information.
MyBC3 Portal & Student Email
The MyBC3 Portal is a “one stop shop” available to students to make payments, check financial aid, register for classes, drop/add classes, view schedules and grades along with other services. It also provides access to Blackboard and MyBC3 Email. To login to the MyBC3 Portal, visit bc3.edu and click on Current Students.
A student email account is provided to all BC3 credit students after admission to the College. The official student email address for BC3 includes the @my.bc3.edu domain extension. NOTE: All BC3-related correspondence between students and instructors is sent via @my.bc3.edu email.
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