how to see sparc award on blackboard

by Dr. Neal Mitchell 8 min read

SPARC can be accessed by logging onto Blackboard. Most students who are required to take this course are already registered and can look for “My Organizations” on the Blackboard Home page. The Training course will be listed there.

How many hours does it take to enroll in Blackboard SPARC?

Students will be automatically enrolled, with 48 hours in the Blackboard SPARC course as they are admitted/enrolled. The Chief Student Affairs Officer and/or their Designee can enroll students’

What is SPARC training?

SPARC is an abbreviation for Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response. SPARC is an online mandatory training program developed by the State University of New York in partnership with the City University of New York that students must complete to continue their enrollment. Its purpose is to educate the institution’s community on policies pertaining to sexual misconduct, how to report incidents, and available resources. The training is available in Blackboard to make it easier for students to access and maintain a record of their completion.

Can a student who has not completed SPARC be a head of student organization?

Any student who is a member of a designated population who has not completed SPARC or provide proof of completion will not be able to participate as a heads/officers of student organizations, student-athletes, and students studying abroad or partaking in domestic overnight travel.

Do you have to retake SPARC?

Most students are not required to retake SPARC once the training is completed. Students who must complete SPARC are first-time students, students who are part of a designated population, or transfer students who are new to CUNY. Transfer students who are transferring within CUNY do not have to retake SPARC if the training was completed at the initial college of enrollment. For example, if a student completes SPARC while enrolled in Hostos Community College and subsequently transfers to Lehman College, that student does not have to retake SPARC at Lehman College.

Can you use a laptop to complete SPARC?

SPARC is mobile friendly, so students do not need to complete the training on a laptop or desktop. Students can use a mobile device or tablet to complete SPARC. Be sure to print or save your

What should students who encounter technical difficulty with the SPARC training be directed to?

Students who encounter technical difficulty with the SPARC training should be directed to their campus Help Desk for initial troubleshooting in order to escalate the case to the SPARC designated campus personnel.

Do you need to take SPARC at CUNY?

All new and transfer students, and students noted as part of a designated population, must complete SPARC. New students are required to complete SPARC once during their enrollment at CUNY. The requirement to only take SPARC once applies regardless of the campus or program in which the student is enrolled at the time of SPARC completion. SPARC training must be provided to all new students and transfer students who are new to CUNY during onboarding or new student orientation.

What is SPARC

SPARC is an online training program developed by the State University of New York in partnership with the City University of New York. Its purpose is to educate members of an institution’s community, on what the policies are, how they can report incidents and resources to assist them.

Who needs to take it?

According to New York State legislation called Enough is Enough all Freshman, Transfer students, Club/Organization Officers, Study Abroad participants, Student Athletes, Resident Life occupants are required to take it.

What if I already took it?

If you took the SPARC training already at another institution and you transfer within the CUNY system you must retake the SPARC training at your new institution. If you completed the training within the past academic year, you do not need to retake it.

What if I need assistance?

If there is a due date appearing on your checklist but you completed SPARC, please disregard the deadline it will not affect your registration.

What if I don't complete the course?

If you continue having issues even after reviewing and implementing these tips then email Rodney Pepe-Souvenir: [email protected] at CIf you do not complete the course by the specified date indicated on the communication sent to you, a hold will be placed on your account or you will be unable to participate in a particular activity.

What if I can't take the course due to religious reasons or personal reasons?

If you cannot complete the online training due to the content please email [email protected] and explain why. If applicable, we will try to find an alternative means of competing the sexual misconduct training.

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Purpose

  • The Students Preparing for Academic-Research Careers (SPARC) Award aims to cultivate student interest in pursuing 1. a research doctorate (PhD) in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and 2. a career as a faculty-researcher in CSD. Up to two awards will be dedicated to students attending master’s and baccalaureate universities. In support of ASHA's strategic objectives, pre…
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Program Benefits and Offerings

  • The SPARC Award provides unique opportunities by offering the following: 1. Financial resources ($1,000) to pursue individualized mentored teaching and research activities that are associated with your teaching and research goals. 2. Structured networking opportunities at the ASHA Convention (e.g., meeting fellow SPARC awardees, attending a reception with participants of AS…
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Eligibility Requirements

  • Because the SPARC Award is intended to foster student interest in pursuing a PhD, only those students who have been enrolled in or accepted into the following degree program types are eligible: 1. Undergraduate CSD programs (current juniors and seniors only) 2. Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA)-accredited master’s degree programs in speech-language pathol…
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Participant Requirements

  • Awardees must be 1. enrolled in the respective CSD program, full time or part time, for the entire 2021–2022 academic year and 2. National NSSLHA members (at time of disbursement of funds). Award requirements are as follows: 1. Awardees are required to report your progress toward the goals specified in the Mentored Teaching and Research Plan through interim and final progress …
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How to Apply

  • Applicants must do the following: 1. Complete an online application, 2. Upload required PDF documents, 3. Submit the entire application package by the deadline. The 2021 SPARC Award application period opens on February 15, 2021 and closes on April 30, 2021. See the application instructionsfor details on the required documents and to access the online application system. …
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