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Helpful Information
Helpful Information
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Students
Important information for students regarding transferring can be found here.
Students Next Steps Presentation from April 1, Student Meeting
Commencement Information can be found here.
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Faculty/Staff
One-on-One Financial Planning Sessions Are Available – BSC 403(b) Retirement Plan End
This is a reminder that one-on-one financial planning sessions are available from May 6-17, scheduled on the hour for a 45-minute appointment (9, 10, and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, and 3 p.m.) As BSC's retirement plans are ending, scheduling one of these meetings would help you figure out what to do with money in your retirement accounts.
Again, meetings are available May 6th – May 17th, scheduled on the hour for a 45-minute appointment (9:00,10:00,11:00 am, and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm)
CAPTRUST - Norton Room 204, Greensboro Conference Room
TIAA - Norton Room 201, Owenton Conference Room
TIAA - Norton Room 270, Krulak Conference RoomTo maintain confidentiality, you must have an appointment. Walk-ins are not allowed. To secure a meeting spot, sign up in advance using the following links:
CAPTRUST: CAPTRUST financial consult scheduler
TIAA: www.tiaa.org/schedulenow (Schedule TIAA in-person and virtual appointments here)
Finally, please take the time to utilize these resources. Leaving your money inside of the Birmingham-Southern plan is not an option. If you take no action by June 30, 2025, then all of your monies will be cashed out and sent to you. Applicable income taxes and age-related penalties for this distribution amount will apply.
April 26 Transition and Retirement Considerations Presentation by Jeris Burns Gaston '05
BSC alumnae Jeris Burns Gaston '05 presented an online session regarding financial planning on Friday, April 26 at 2pm. During this presentation, Jeris provided valuable insights on transitional and retirement considerations tailored to your unique circumstances
View a recording of the session by clicking here.
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Pivoting Inside and Outside of Academia - Hosted by Dr. Katy Leonard, Assistant Dean, Office of Professional Development and Career Planning, Laney Graduate School, Emory University presented on April 19th.
Information from the presentation can be found here.
A video of the presentation can be found here.
LinkedIn platform specialist Betsy Hindman, presented how to leverage LinkedIn to its full potential. Click webinar to view a video of the presentation, learn best practices for reach and impact, how to search effectively and make new connections, and how to make the most of the time you spend on the platform.
JOB FAIR Thank you to the universities, colleges, schools, institutions, and companies who attended the Job Fair on April 10th seeking the wide variety of experience and skills offered by BSC faculty and staff.
BSC After Forward Ever Job Board with listing of institutions and organizations that have reached out in the need for the talent and experience of BSC faculty and staff. The link below includes location, links, and possible positions available if known. (subject to change)
Click below to open.
BSC After Forward Ever Job Board
College/University/Business Alabama A&M University Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium Alabama Association of Non-Profits Alabama Community College System Alabama Department of Human Resources Alabama Power Alabama School of Fine Arts Alamite Hotel Altamont School Andrew College ARC Realty Athens State University Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Belmont College Birmingham Airport Authority Birmingham City Schools Birmingham Water Works Blanket Fort Hope Blinn College Books-A- Million Brook Valley Management, Inc. Centenary Centre College Davidson College Emory University Faulkner University Furman University Girls Inc Gulf Coast State College Hanna Steel Heights Title Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School Indian Springs School Jeferson County Family Resource Center Jemison Realty John Carroll Catholic High School Lawson State Community College Levite Jewish Community Center Literacy Council of Central Alabama Marian University Millsaps College NaphCare Navigate Housing NE Miles Jewish Day School Personnel Board of Jefferson County Reid State Technical College Reinhardt University Roanoke College Samford University Seneca|McCorquodale Transfer Shelton State Small Magic Southern Veterinary Partners Spring Hill College State of Alabama - State Personnel Stillman College Talladega College Teksouth UAB UAB Medicine|UAB Health Services United Methodist North AL Conference Center United Way University of Alabama University of Montevallo University of Richmond University of Tampa University Southern Tennessee (formerly Martin Methodist) Wallace State Young Harris College Please see FAQs for Faculty and Staff for other important career resources Positions are listed for a limited amount of time at the institution's discretion ACS
The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) is a consortium of outstanding private residential liberal arts colleges in the South that collaborate together to better achieve their individual missions.
Click here to view job listings provided by ACS.
HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Job Board. Candidates can use this to narrow their search to specific regions of the country by going through the Regional HERCS (listed and linked at the bottom of the following webpage): Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), HERC Jobs|Find Your Career Here
Information about teach out agreements and transfer agreements can be found on the FAQs for Current Students and Parents page.
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General Information
General Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Dates and Events can be found here.
April 16, 2024
As we move toward the last day of normal operations on May 31, 2024, we want to keep you updated on what we are doing to take care of our people, look after our property, and plan a schedule of meaningful closing events.
This is the first of the weekly updates you can expect between now and May 31. This content will also be posted on the BSC website; look for “Weekly Update” on the menu (left on desktop; right on mobile devices).
People First
On April 5, students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from 67 colleges and universities at our transfer fair. Many of those institutions have formal teach-out agreements; most are offering transfer options for the ~400 students needing to complete their education.
The Provost’s Office is working closely with a group of students needing just a few credits to complete their BSC degrees. Between our online summer school session and partner institutions, most will be able to finish this summer. Those who wish to walk at commencement will be able to do so.
BSC hosted a career fair for faculty, staff, and graduating seniors on April 10, with 50+ companies represented. We are also offering two webinars for faculty and staff this week: One focused on pivoting in and out of academia, and the other on how to use LinkedIn and other social media to boost your job search.
As of today, 70 faculty and 117 staff are still looking for their next jobs. If you or your company are hiring, please let us know here, as we have a jobs board for our employees and are adding new opportunities daily.
Next: Property
We’ve received plenty of inquiries from alumni and others asking about specific items they’d like to have, some with sentimental value, others with actual value. Right now, we must assume that everything belongs to our creditors until our financial obligations are met.
In some ways, the wind-down is like probating an estate after someone passes away. Assets must be inventoried, valued, and possibly sold to settle any debts before distributions can be made to heirs or beneficiaries and the estate finally closed. If you’ve experienced that, then you know the process can take months or even years.
In BSC’s case, we must do the same: Meet our obligations before distributing anything of value to anyone. Everything from fine art and pianos to classroom and office furniture, lab equipment, athletic equipment, and bunk beds must be listed and valued.
Once the inventory is complete, we will know what can be sold and when. We appreciate your patience in the meantime. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].
Visiting Campus
We know that BSC's closure on May 31 makes visiting the Hilltop feel more urgent. And we want to welcome you back. With normal operations continuing for students, we ask all visitors to register ahead of time here.
Please consider visiting when events are scheduled and when the Bookstore is open.
And remember: Take nothing away from your visit but your own photographs and memories. BSC strictly prohibits the removal of any tangible items -- signage, plaques, indoor or outdoor furniture or fixtures, equipment, instruments, mementos, memorabilia -- from the campus by anyone at any time.
Photo CallFor our closing event video on May 23 (see below), we’re looking for photos of you and your BSC people, then and now.
Please email photos that show the lasting relationships you found on the Hilltop – you with friends, favorite students, professors, coaches, and teammates back in the day; photos from weddings, girls’ weekends, or guy trips; with other family members who were/are BSC grads – to [email protected].
We’ll use as many as we can, so send as many as you can by May 1.
Important Dates
If you are organizing an event not listed below, please email us at [email protected] so we can include it in the Weekly Update.
Saturday, April 20:
- Soccer Alumni Day: Alumni Game, 4 pm.; Group photo, 5:45 p.m.; 6 p.m. Current team game. RSVP here.
- Baseball Alumni Day: BSC v. Millsaps double-header, noon/2:30 p.m., Striplin Field
Sunday, April 21:
- Tennis Alumni Day: 10 a.m. match followed by cookout, Ann Dielen Tennis Complex.
Friday, April 26:
- Kappa Delta Alumnae Reunion, 4-6 p.m. at Chapter House; 6:30 p.m. at Back Forty Brewery. Register here or request more information here.
Wednesday, May 1:
- Deadline for sending photos to be included in the May 23 event video. Send to [email protected]. See “Photo Call” above for details.
Saturday, May 4:
- Sigma Chi Closing Ceremony and Decommission, 1:30 p.m., Chi Chi Chapter House; reception to follow at private home. Registration required here.
Friday, May 17:
- BSC Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception – 5 p.m., Bruno Great Hall; Athletic alumni reunion/after-party – 7:30 p.m., off-campus; location to be determined.
Monday, May 20:
- Decommissioning services for Yeilding Chapel – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Open to public and campus community; Rev. Stewart Jackson is among the speakers. Seating is limited; registration link coming soon.
Thursday, May 23:
- Forward, Ever – Always: A Celebration and Farewell, 7 p.m., Battle Coliseum; open to all alumni and campus community. Registration required here. We expect to livestream this event; details to come.
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Alumni
The news of BSC’s closure at the end of May has made campus visits feel more urgent to BSC alumni and friends. We are planning closing events for all alumni on Thursday, May 23. Details will be communicated soon, and you will have the opportunity to register ahead of time.
Upcoming BSC Closing events and dates can be found here.
Because the campus will close to all visitors after May 31, visits will need to occur while normal campus operations continue through the end of spring term. To ensure that we are properly staffed to accommodate those visits, all visitors must comply with the following policy.
- Register for your visit here. This will alert Campus Police that you are coming, as all visitors must stop at the front gate.
- Consider visiting when events are already scheduled. That’s when you are most likely to see faculty and staff.
- For the calendar of home games for BSC Athletics, click here.
- The final BSC Music recital is Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.m. in Hill Recital Hall. No tickets are needed, but please register .
- For tickets to the final BSC Theatre production – The Fantasticks, April 18-21 -- click here.
- Honors Day is Tuesday, May 7, with convocation at 9 a.m. followed by student presentations throughout the afternoon. A full schedule will be posted soon on the BSC website.
- Take nothing from your visit but your own photographs and memories. BSC strictly prohibits the removal of any tangible items – signage, plaques, indoor or outdoor furniture or fixtures, equipment, instruments, mementos, anything – from campus by anyone at any time. There may be an opportunity as the wind-down unfolds for the sale of tangible property owned by the College; if so, we will notify alumni. Unless or until then, please do not remove anything from anywhere on campus.
- While you’re here, you are welcome to buy lunch in the Caf (hours and daily menu here) and visit the Campus Bookstore (hours here at bottom of page; please note that the Bookstore is closed on Saturday and Sunday).
- What about a group visit? If you and your closest ones – a class year, fraternity or sorority, sports team, residence hall pals, or other circle of BSC friends – want to visit as a group, please complete this form ASAP so your visit can be coordinated ahead of time with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Thank you for understanding the need for this process. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Hilltop.
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Donations
Thanks to our Alumni and friends, Forward Ever Day 2024 surpassed our expectations, bringing in over $326,000 from more than 1,025 donors across all 50 states!But we shouldn’t be surprised – because that’s how the BSC family rolls.Gifts to the College will smooth the pathway for the 400 young people who now need to complete their degrees somewhere else.To make a gift please click here.Or mail:Office of AdvancementBirmingham-Southern College900 Arkadelphia Road, Campus Box 549003Birmingham, Alabama 35254
BSC will continue to accept gifts of stock, IRA Charitable Rollovers and Donor-Advised Funds through May 31. For information: [email protected]; 205-226-4909
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News Media
Media Inquiries can be directed to [email protected]