Hello Wildcats!

We trust your Fall semester is going well! The Spring semester is just around the corner, and it's time to gear up for a whole new academic journey!

Mark your calendars! Spring 2024 registration kicks off on October 9th for our seasoned scholars who have 30+ credit hours. Our new students and students with less than 30 credit hours can begin registering on October 11th.

In case you know someone who is looking to start their academic journey at Bishop State, Summer and Fall 2024 applications are now open! They can visit bishop.edu to apply!

Mini Term II classes begin on Monday, October 16, and end on Friday, December 15th. Students who are still interested in starting school this semester or want to take a class or two to test the waters can join us for this mini-term. Contact the Academic Advising Center at [email protected] for more information.

🌟 Calling all aspiring nurses, future healthcare heroes, and curious minds! 🌟

Join us for an enlightening information session hosted by our dedicated Nursing department. This is your golden opportunity to:

🤝 Meet the incredible staff and experienced instructors who will be your guides on this incredible journey.

❓ Get all your burning questions answered to ensure you're confidently on track toward your future dream career.

🗓️ So, mark your calendars, circle the date, and save the time ⏰ because your future in nursing begins here! 👩‍⚕️

Machine Tool Awarded $40K Grant

Congratulations to our Machine Tool Technology program for being awarded a $40,000 grant by the Gene Haas Foundation! The grant will support scholarships for new and current students in the Machine Tool Technology program!

Interested? Email instructor Randall (Shane) Morrow at [email protected].

Congratulations to Bishop State's newly formed team - Wildcat TKO - set to compete in the Propel/Disney on the Yard Innovation Challenge! The team consists of four students:

• Elizabeth Gates
• Jadan Gainey
• Kadeidra Henderson 
• Ly'Nardia Morris 

Each student has an opportunity to win up to $4,000 in scholarships and first place could bring home a $10,000 grant for Bishop State. Team Wildcat TKO, you have our full support and we wish you the best of luck in the competition!

Pizza with the President

Thank you to all of the students who participated in Pizza with the President! About 50 students shared their thoughts about what Bishop State does well and the areas that need improvement. While the students were honest, they also shared their appreciation of our faculty and staff and the tough love, encouragement, and care that is poured into them every day. President Charles said it best, our students "are our most important commodity." Meetings like these help ensure Bishop State continues to meet the needs and wants of our students!

Let's Go, Wildcats!

Be sure to support our student-athletes in these upcoming home games!

There are several volunteer opportunities available this month. Check out the events below and click the link to sign up for the events you'd like to volunteer - and earn some points for your team!

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the September 2023 Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Meeting! Thank you to the ACCS Board of Trustees, ACCS Staff, College Presidents, and our guests for joining us. We hope they enjoyed learning about Bishop State Community College, Mobile, and this region!

Thank you to all the Bishop State staff, faculty, and students who helped make this event possible. It would not have been a success without you!

Naming Plaques in CAMTech

Digital Message Boards on Main Campus

Street Lamp Banners

Digital Billboards and Bulletins:

Four different designs in 15 locations across Mobile in September

National Truck Driving Appreciation Week was September 10 - 16 and we certainly appreciate our truck driving instructors! Thank you for your dedication to our program, our students, and for running Alabama's largest truck driving school!

We are proud to announce Bishop State's outstanding achievements at this year's Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association Pyramid Awards Ceremony, where our Marketing & Public Relations Office won ten awards, earning top honors across multiple categories.

The ACCSPRA Pyramid Awards recognize excellence in marketing and communications within the Alabama Community College System, showcasing the creative talents and strategic innovations of ACCS Colleges.

Bishop State brought home first-place awards in two categories:

🏆 Video Advertising/PSA - Terry Robbins's 2nd Chance on Life

🏆 Wild Card (Print) - The Golden Ticket

Bishop State finished in second place in three additional categories:

🏆 Radio Advertisement - Trunk-or-Treat

🏆 College Promotional Video - Charlie Dickens Finds Endurance to Finish

🏆 T-Shirts - Team Wildcats Baseball Tee

Bishop State won third place in five categories:

🏆 Wild Card (Print) - Gonfalons

🏆 Electronic Publications - On the Prowl: October 2022

🏆 Public Relations & Marketing Campaign - Wildcat Road Trip

🏆 Brochure - TRIO/SSS Brochure

🏆 Radio Advertisement - Classes Online on Your Time

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported these projects and campaigns!

Natalie's logo design was displayed on the ACCSPRA conference program (above) which was also designed by Natalie. We are so proud Bishop State's work will be on display by the organization for years to come. Great job and Congrats, Natalie! We are so glad to have you on our team!

Check out the updated scorecard for The Marathon Continues competition. Team positions have stayed fairly stable over the last month, with the exception of Yellow and Black swapping places. These numbers include the points from the two September volleyball games, the first round of Scholars' Bowl, and the latest Focus Friday session. The competition continues! May the best team win!

Do you have a college-related announcement you'd like displayed on the digital boards, social media, or included in the next newsletter?

Click the link below to submit your information and share your announcement with our audiences!* All November announcements must be submitted by October 20th.

Questions? Email [email protected].

*Announcements are posted at the discretion of the Office of Marketing & PR.

• Summer & Fall 2024 Applications Open - Oct 1

• Nursing Info Meeting - Oct 3, 4, & 6

• Gulf Coast Challenge - Oct 7 (Parade @ 10a Kick-off at 3p)

• Spring 2024 Registration - Starts Oct 9 & 11

• CNHS Grand Opening - Oct 10

• Mobile Latin Fest - Oct. 13 & 14

• Meet the Wildcats - Oct 19

• CAMTech Grand Opening - Oct 24

• Trunk-or-Treat - Oct 31

• Port City Classic - Nov 4

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