OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS & EQUITY
Administration Building 17 | (66) 395-4950
The Office of Student Success & Equity supports Bakersfield College’s mission to expand educational access and opportunity
for all students. This commitment is expressed in the college mission:
Bakersfield College provides opportunities for students from diverse economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds to attain
Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace skills, and preparation for transfer. Our rigorous and
supportive learning environment fosters students’ abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate
competencies and skills in order to engage productively in their communities and the world.
SS&E staff work collaboratively with existing campus programs, departments, and services to improve student success among
a number of indicators: 1) access, 2) basic skills completion, 3) course completion, 4) degree/certificate completion, and 5)
transfer. You can find us on campus supporting outreach, counseling, the Veterans Center, foster youth initiatives, and more.
Staff in Student Success & Equity are here to support and advocate for students from entry through completion. Specifically,
students can make an appointment to meet with a dedicated counselor or educational advisor committed to African American
Initiatives, work with AB540 Dream Act students, or those in the Bakersfield College Transfer Promise Program.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
kccd.bncollege.com
Business Building | (661) 395-4506
The Bakersfield College Bookstore operated by Barnes and Noble College is committed to providing all textbooks, supplies,
and spirit gear needs to students. The Bookstore is completely self-supporting with no funds allocated from the District for its
operations. A portion of the store's proceeds stay on campus and support campus initiatives. The store also carries a wide
variety of art supplies, backpacks, electronics, software, clothing, greeting cards, food, drinks, gifts, reference materials,
photography supplies, graduation paraphernalia, alumni goods and gifts. Other services provided are: new and used textbook
rentals, special book orders, ink cartridge, book buyback, bus passes, fax services, and stamps. Bookstore hours are extended
during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semester and the first week of the summer semester. Specific hours of
operation are available online or by calling the Bookstore.
TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY
Library 177 | (661) 395-4899
Bakersfield College recognizes that technology is a vehicle to access the most current and extensive sources of information
throughout the campus. The use of technology prepares students for 21st Century careers. Bakersfield College provides
technology for a limited educational purpose. This means students may use these resources for classroom activities and other
school related work. Students may not use District technology for commercial purposes; students may not offer, provide, or
purchase products or services using District technology. Students may use District technology only for class assignments or for
personal research on subjects similar to what they might study in a class or in the school library. Use for entertainment
purposes or personal communication, such as personal blogging, instant messaging, online shopping, or gaming is not
allowed.
The District may place reasonable restrictions on the material that student’s access through the system, and may revoke
students’ access to District technology if they violate the law, District policies or regulations. Violations of the law or this policy
may be reported to the Office of Student Life. In addition, violations of the law or this policy may result in disciplinary actions.
Use of the instructional computers by students at Bakersfield College is encouraged. Access to academic computing services
is a privilege enjoyed by all students. The Computer Commons, located in the library, is an open lab. Computers are also
available in Student Services Academic Use Area adjacent to EOPS. Student workers are available to assist students in the
use of these computers. Unauthorized access or use of academic computing facilities is in violation of Section 502.b-c of
the California Penal Code. Offenders will be disciplined and/or prosecuted in accordance with existing college policy and
California Law.
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