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  • April 3 at Perkasie
  • April 13 at Newtown
  • April 25 at Bristol

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BCCC to Host Free Criminal Expungement Clinic on April 25

Free of charge and under the supervision of Legal Aid attorneys, Bucks County Community College paralegal students will assist people in determining if they are eligible to have prior arrests or convictions expunged or sealed from their record. Bucks County Community College is offering a criminal expungement clinic, free of charge, under the supervision of attorneys from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA on Thursday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The clinic will be held in the Gateway Center on the College’s Newtown Campus located at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. During the clinic, Bucks County Community College paralegal students will assist people in determining if they are eligible to have prior arrests or convictions expunged or sealed from their records. Bucks County Community College is proud to partner with Legal Aid which has assisted over 1,000 people per year in conjunction with schools. All information shared with attorneys and paralegals is confidential. The clinic will try to accommodate walk-ins; however, advance registration is preferred. The registration deadline is April 7. To register for the clinic, email legalstudies@bucks.edu. Some convictions cannot be expunged but may be sealed so that they are not of public record. Paralegals may not practice law or otherwise provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. The clinic is for individuals who: have arrests without convictions; or have misdemeanor convictions, without new convictions, over 10 years old; or are over 70 years old, and their conviction is at least 10 years old; or passed away 3 years ago, and post-humus expungement is sought. Please note that individuals must have paid all fines due and completed any probation to qualify for expungement. Please also note that in some instances, certain convictions cannot be expunged and will remain on the record. However, these same convictions could be sealed from the general public. It is important to note that the clinic may need to refer some individuals to other legal organizations due to the location of individuals’ criminal records, such as Philadelphia and/or outside of Pennsylvania. For more information or to register, email legalstudies@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8247.

Discover All That Bucks Offers at Spring Open House

Bucks County Community College to Host Spring Open House on All Three Campuses in April Spring is a wonderful time to visit Bucks County Community College, which will host an open house at each of its three of its campuses this April. Prospective students will receive valuable information whether they are looking to start their collegiate journey, return to school, pursue a skilled trade, prepare for or advance their careers, or take courses for personal enrichment. Prospective students and their guests will learn all that Bucks has to offer and have the opportunity to speak with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Transfer Planning, and additional resources. Plus, guided tours will be offered at each campus so that attendees can experience Bucks County Community College firsthand. Spring Open House will be offered at the following locations, dates, and times: Upper Bucks Campus (One Hillendale Road, Perkasie, Pa.), Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m.The Upper Bucks Campus open house begins with a welcome session where you can meet with faculty, staff, and students, followed by a session about the admissions process, financial aid, and transfer services. A tour will be provided, and attendees can visit tables at the resource fair plus enjoy refreshments with representatives of the College community. Newtown Campus (275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa.), Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Attendees of the Newtown Campus open house will have the opportunity to speak with academic deans and faculty about the robust range of academic and career programs. Attendees can also choose from a variety of brief information sessions including topics such as English Language Learner programs, veteran resources and prior learning assessment, student services, online learning, workforce development and career-focused programs, Child Development Associate credential, and high school programs. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event as well as the chance to meet representatives from enrollment, academic areas, and support services in the Linksz Pavilion. Lower Bucks Campus (1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, Pa. 19007), Thursday, April 25, 5 – 7 p.m.In addition to meeting with representatives from enrollment, academic areas and support services, the Lower Bucks Campus open house will include tours of the new, state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Technologies which houses in-demand advanced manufacturing training and workforce programs, many of which are free to those who qualify. Register to attend Spring Open House. For questions, please email admissionsevents@bucks.edu or call 215-504-8608.
Women's Power Panel: Breaking Barriers

Remarkable Women Share How They Broke Barriers

Bucks County Community College celebrates Women’s History Month with third annual Women’s Power Panel at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28 in Newtown and online In honor or Women’s History Month, Bucks County Community College presents “Women’s Power Panel: Breaking Barriers” at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, at the Newtown Campus and online. The panel discussion features three remarkable women and a moderator who will discuss this year’s national theme, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” Moderated by Erica Waller-Hill, an award-winning author, educator, and motivational speaker, the panelists are: Elizabeth (Liz) Ellis – the first female instructional equipment specialist at Bucks County Community College’s Public Safety Training Center (PSTC), one of the first female career firefighters in Bucks County, and the second female fire chief at the Dow facility in Bristol-Croydon. Ellis has also traveled throughout the U.S., Japan, and Korea as a public safety instructor. She is currently assistant director of certification and curriculum at the PSTC. Dr. Vail Garvin – the first female CEO of a large hospital, former top executive at a large health-insurance company, and former leader of a 1,500-member chamber of commerce. For more than 20 years, Garvin was president and CEO of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and is currently senior advisor to the Bucks County Herald Foundation. Barbara Simmons – mediator, facilitator, and educator, who served as Executive Director of The Peace Center for more than 30 years. Simmons created hundreds of programs to address conflict, violence, racism, and bigotry in more than 300 schools, businesses, and communities in the tri-state region. Waller-Hill will lead the discussion as moderator. She is the CEO and founder of Destined for a Dream Foundation and Speak Life LLC, and author of It’s Bigger Than Me: Conversations of Empowerment Through the Eyes of a Conscious Educator. Waller-Hill has served more than 45,000 students, schools, community centers, and churches through her foundation, and is currently completing her doctorate at Gwynedd Mercy University. The event will also feature information tables staffed by representatives from A Women’s Place and the Bucks County League of Women Voters. “Women’s Power Panel: Breaking Barriers” takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, in the Library Learning Studio, located in the Bucks County Community College Library at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940. Admission and parking are free. The panel discussion can also be viewed live online. Register for the Zoom session. The Women’s History Month event is sponsored by DEI Programs in the College’s Office of External Affairs. To learn more, contact Jean Dolan at jean.dolan@bucks.edu or 215-968-8094.

Center for Advanced Technologies

Your Career Begins at Bucks

The brand-new state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) has been designed to ignite a spark in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. Located on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol Township, the Center houses in-demand advanced manufacturing training and workforce programs.