This week St. Petersburg College’s Health Education Center (HEC) donated more than 26,000 medical supplies to local hospitals in need. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tampa Bay area hospitals have expressed needs for essential supplies to care for patients. “It has been such a humbling experience to […]
President Williams sends information and encouragement
SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams updated the SPC family on Wednesday evening, with a message of gratitude and support. “Every day I continue to be AWED by the amazing work you are doing to support each other and our students,” she wrote. “You’re walking the walk, and I want you […]
2019-2020 Performance Review Process has begun
The 2019-2020 Performance Review process began on April 1, 2020 and will be available via MySPC. All Career Service and Administrative & Professional employees are expected to complete the annual performance review process, which consists of two phases: (1) Goal Setting and (2) Performance Review. By now, employees and supervisors […]
CARES Act changes to Flexible Spending Accounts
As you may know, the House and Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) last Friday, which was promptly signed by President Trump. The CARES Act includes three areas that begin immediately and retroactively as of January 1, 2020 and expand the usage of Flexible […]
SPC’s new degree to fight cybercrime
This fall, St. Petersburg College will launch an online Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity to help meet the high demand for such professionals in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. The degree will be the first of its kind at the state college level in the Tampa Bay […]
Look here for Community Resources!
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help! We are in this together! SPC is here to help you move forward both personally and professionally. Our community partners can help connect you with much-needed resources: Florida Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry RCS Food Pantry (call the food […]
Stay well with this self-care calendar
Select a new self-care focus each day next week by clicking on the hyperlinked text. Eat a frog. “Eat a frog” in order to improve productivity, plus more tips from Forbes.com on maximizing your virtual day. Sign up for the Symphony. The Seattle Symphony will be sharing share free broadcasts with […]
Your guide to learning forward in a virtual environment
Each week, Organizational and Employee Success will offer tips for staying connected with your SPC colleagues; resources for enhancing existing or developing new knowledge and skills; and tips and tools for staying healthy (mentally and physically) during this unprecedented time. Stay Connected and Engaged! Share Your work-related needs, concerns, […]
Student Emergency Fund removes barriers
The SPC Student Emergency Fund assists students in meeting basic needs to continue to be academically successful. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on our college community, St. Petersburg College is working tirelessly to help remove barriers so all students can continue their education. […]
Foundation scholarship application now open
The Fall 2020 Foundation Scholarship Application is open! All materials, including the application and letter of recommendation for Fall 2020 Scholarships must be completed by 5 p.m. on May 13, 2020 for Foundation scholarship consideration. Below are a few ways you can help our students succeed: Advertise the Opportunity For […]
The Event Planning & Implementation Team is here to support your next virtual event!
Let’s face the facts…we are learning, working and connecting in a virtual environment more than ever due to COVID-19. Many SPC departments are faced with making the decision to transform their events, meetings and other personal interactions from in-person to online experiences. As we learn new and innovative ways to […]
Fellowship offers SPC students opportunity
St. Petersburg College’s Public Policy and Administration program has formed a new partnership, this time with the City of Largo, who will appoint one SPC student each semester into their Management Fellowship program. Read all about this program on the Public Safety, Public Policy and Legal Studies blog.
SPC STEM Center gets new residents
St. Petersburg College’s resident gopher tortoise, Titan, recently got some new companions at the STEM Center campus. Read all about the STEM Center’s newest residents on the Science blog.
SPC Ethics Bowl Team brings home a win
St. Petersburg College’s Ethics Bowl Team won the first and third places in the Stetson University Templeton Business Ethics Case Competition that was held February 20-21, 2020, in DeLand, Florida. The SPC team won first place in its bracket, and third place overall. Read more on the Public Safety, Public […]