It’s that time of year! The Fall 2015 semester at SPC has begun. Students at the Allstate Center have been busy getting familiar with their new: class schedules, room assignments, coursework requirements and instructors, not to mention the thought of upcoming homework assignments, class projects and tests. As students embarked on their first week of classes, at the Allstate … Continue reading Welcome Back to SPC – Tips for Success!
Saturday, August 8th, 2015 was a remarkable day many will remember! What made this summer day extraordinary? SPC’s College of Public Safety hosted their first ever Touch-a-Truck community event! The fun, and family oriented, activity was offered at the Allstate Center and began at 10:00AM and ended around 2:00PM. Smiles graced the faces of all … Continue reading SPC’s College of Public Safety Hosted First Annual Touch a Truck Event
It’s that time of year when it’s hot outside! As we seek to find a reprieve from the heat, firefighters across the nation are contending with wildland fires. Every summer brings the threat of wildland fires to almost every region within the United States. Learning how to combat these types of turbulent blazes is not … Continue reading St. Petersburg College Fire Academy 43 Completes Wildland Fire Training
It’s an exciting time to be an SPC College of Public Safety student! Student Services has yet again experienced new growth with the addition of Disability Resources. Our announcement wouldn’t be complete without a warm welcome to Lisa Gould, M. Ed., who is the Disability Resources Manager at the Allstate Center. Lisa kindly shared a little about her background with us and also shared what Disability Resources … Continue reading SPC College of Public Safety Continues Student Services Expansion: Disability Resources Now Available
SPC’s College of Public Safety students, faculty and staff members attended the Dog Days of Summer BBQ last Tuesday, July 14th. In addition to enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch, catered by Port-A-Pit, students, faculty and staff were provided with the opportunity to listen to Officer Barbara Baugher’s story about how she lost her K-9 partner. It’s not unusual … Continue reading Dog Days of Summer BBQ: K-9 Officer Shared Story of Loss and a New Start
Beginning Fall semester 2015, all first-time SPC A.A. and A.S. degree seeking students will be required to take Smart Start Orientation (SSC 1101) which is a non-credit class that is free to the student and facilitated by student support staff. This new orientation program focuses on student success and will guide students as they transition to the SPC community. Prior to the beginning of the … Continue reading Smart Start Orientation Getting Started Offered at SPC College of Public Safety Fall 2015
SPC’s College of Public Safety has expanded their Student Services offerings. For the first time in the history of the SPC Allstate Center, College Placement Testing services are now being offered to better meet student’s needs. There are several benefits to taking the College Placement Test. The benefits include: Determines college readiness Helps students determine what … Continue reading SPC College of Public Safety Expands Student Services: PERT Testing Now Available at Allstate
On Wednesday, June 24th, the SPC Allstate Center graduated 26 cadets from the Law Enforcement Academy. Police Recruit Class # 196 was made up of members who moved from as far away as New York and Illinois to those who grew up in our local communities. The class started out with 31 members who had gone … Continue reading SPC College of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy PRC 196 Graduation
Public Safety Summer Campers wrapped up two weeks of action-packed fun and learning this past Friday. Middle school students who attended SPC’s 2015 Public Safety Summer Camp at the Allstate Center from June 8 – 19 experienced what it’s like to fight crime and protect the community. Forget watching CSI on TV! From 8:00 a.m. to … Continue reading SPC’s Center for Public Safety Innovation hosted Public Safety Summer Camp
Fire Training Center Director James Angle addresses the audience as Liz Montiforti and Lacy Stokes from Palm Harbor Fire Rescue wait to present to public safety students and staff about summer safety. (Photo: St. Petersburg College – College of Public Safety Administration) SPC’s College of Public Safety Administration hosted a Lunch & Learn on June … Continue reading College of Public Safety Administration hosts summer safety Lunch and Learn