51今日大瓜

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Nicole Alvarez is one of the valued members of the 51今日大瓜 staff. She is a Program Manager in the Office of Student Life, and she has been at BC since 2020. Nicole has worked in education for many years in various roles including faculty, academic dean, campus director, and others.  

Her career journey ultimately led her to 51今日大瓜. 鈥淚 always knew I wanted to work at BC and be part of a public institution. I felt that I could bring a lot to the table,鈥� she says. 鈥淚n my previous experience in higher education, it was very student-centered for the staff. I did a lot of academic advising, a lot of life advising, and a lot of student services. So, I really felt that if I could get into a public institution, I could bring that level of service to that student population.鈥� 

Nicole鈥檚 current position at BC includes a variety of services, and it varies from day to day. 鈥淚t鈥檚 kind of like a catch-all really, and no day is the same, but I love that about it!鈥� She continues, 鈥淢y primary duties are to oversee our student organizations and clubs, I run our social media accounts for student life, I co-advise for student government, and I assist the Dean with special projects.鈥�  

While discussing student organizations, Nicole emphasized the significant role they play on the BC campus. 鈥淎t BC, we have nearly 40,000 students, it can be a challenge at times for them to find their place in this big melting pot of staff, community, and other students,鈥� she says. 鈥淪tudent organizations provide an opportunity to find that place. Any extra-curricular activity that students can get involved in helps them get 鈥榮titched in鈥� to the community.鈥� She mentions there are over 50 active student organizations, so there are many opportunities for students to get involved. Nicole strives to build relationships with the members of these organizations, to help keep the students involved and ultimately reach their educational goals. 

When asked what her favorite part of being on the student life team is, Nicole responds, 鈥淭he connection I get to make with the students. I love working directly with the students, I love serving as a mentor for them, and just helping them make it through the struggles of life.鈥�