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Make a difference with the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) at St. Petersburg College

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By KIMBERLY ROSS  At the end of each term, students are given the opportunity to provide feedback about the outcome of a course. One such means is the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI). This questionnaire is designed for students to offer their opinions regarding the operation of a class, the methods of instruction, the effectiveness … Continue reading Make a difference with the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) at St. Petersburg College →

New Courses for a New Year at St. Petersburg College

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 By KIMBERLY ROSS      The College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) will offer two new courses, iPhone/iPod App Development and CGS 1100 Computer Applications, this spring at St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) EpiCenter campus in the new Mac lab. The idea for the applications development course came about through Professor Brad Yourth at SPC’s Clearwater … Continue reading New Courses for a New Year at St. Petersburg College →

The benefits of enrolling in St. Petersburg College’s Web Design Certificate and A.S. Degree programs

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By KIMBERLY ROSS Over the past 30 years, Tarpon Springs Professor Maria Osterhoudt has been in the web design business.  During that time, she has worked with companies such as AT&T, Tech Data, ADT and Marriott. For 10 of those years, she has taught the Web Design A.S Degree and the Web Designer at St. Petersburg College. Describing the purpose … Continue reading The benefits of enrolling in St. Petersburg College’s Web Design Certificate and A.S. Degree programs →

The benefits of using the Resource Center at St. Petersburg College

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By KIMBERLY ROSS  Whether you are seeking help on assignments or just need a quiet place to study, the Resource Center is the right place to turn. Located on the second floor of the Technology Building at St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) EpiCenter campus, this room is stocked with valuable tools that will contribute to students’ … Continue reading The benefits of using the Resource Center at St. Petersburg College →

Online vs. classroom learning – which is better?

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By KIMBERLY ROSS Whether you are a kinesthetic (learn by touch), auditory or visual learner, the environment in which you learn plays a large part in your success. As with every choice in life, there are pros and cons. Some students like learning face-to-face, while others prefer the hands-on approach. For convenience, some prefer to … Continue reading Online vs. classroom learning – which is better? →

Why become a Microsoft certified IT professional at St. Petersburg College

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By KIMBERLY ROSS  Among the certificates offered within St. Petersburg College’s College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) is the Microsoft Certified Server Administrator certificate. Taught by Dr. Holly Hoopes of SPC’s EpiCenter campus, the program is designed to help students acquire the necessary skills to thrive in the Microsoft field.  At SPC, the MCITPS-CT classes are … Continue reading Why become a Microsoft certified IT professional at St. Petersburg College →

Are St. Petersburg College’s computer programs the right choice for you?

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By KIMBERLY ROSS With technology advancement on the rise, people are putting aside print media and flocking to electronic gadgets and the Internet as never before. For students desiring to become more technology savvy or seeking a career change, St. Petersburg College may be the right place to turn. TheComputer Web Programming and Analysis Degree(CWPA-AS) and the … Continue reading Are St. Petersburg College’s computer programs the right choice for you? →

Article published about SPC entrepreneurship

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Select SPC faculty and staff wrote an article that was published in the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, detailing how the college’s model encompasses all facets of entrepreneurship education and how it supports and serves the community’s economic growth. The article was collaboratively written by Sharon Setterlind, Dean of Business … Continue reading Article published about SPC entrepreneurship →

BT internships — an avenue to the future at St. Petersburg College

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Internships are a great avenue for students to turn since they are an opportunity to put classroom knowledge to practical use. Students are helped to think outside the box and gain essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The Business Technologies program offers a wide range of internships specifically geared to a student’s career path. One … Continue reading BT internships — an avenue to the future at St. Petersburg College →