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Reedley
College 2000-2002 Student Services
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Counseling
and Guidance
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Counselors are available in the Counseling
Center to assist with academic advisement, establishment of
academic goals and devising an educational plan to meet those
goals. Counselors are available by appointment or on
a walk-in basis. The Counseling Center is located in the Student
Services Building. Regular hours are Monday and Thursday,
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to
7:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments
can be made by calling the Counseling Center at (559) 638-0337.
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Disabled
Student Services
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Disabled
Student Services provides specialized counseling,
support services and resources to students with
temporary or permanent disabilities. Some
of the services are:
Counseling:
Academic counseling (program planning)
Personal counseling
Career counseling
Classroom Related:
Interpreter
Mobility assistance
Notetaker services
Reader services
Test taking facilitation
Other:
Learning disability assessment
Vocational testing
Special parking permits
Adaptive computer/equipment and resources
Priority registration
Liaison with or referral to community agencies
For further
information or to make an appointment, contact
Disabled Student Services at: Voice:
(559) 638-0332 TDD:
(559) 638-0356
The
Disabled Student Services provides specialized counseling,
resources, and support services to students with temporary
or permanent disabilities. Services are provided to enhance
accessibility to and success in all classes and activities
offered at Reedley College.
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Disabled
Student Services - High Tech Center
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The
goal at the DSS-High Tech Center is to provide for
the technological needs
of the disabled student at Reedley College.
The DSS-High Tech Center offers training, assistance,
and resource information in the use of adaptive
computer technology and assistive software programs
for students with disabilities.
What the High Tech
Center offers
At the High Tech Center,
technology is selected to meet the
individual needs of the student?s disability and functional
limitations. Examples of available solutions include:
? Physical Disabilities:
Speech recognition, headmouse,
trackballs, scanners, software for limited
keyboard, word prediction software, and adjustable
work stations and seating.
? Visual Impairments:
Screen readers, screen enlargers,
scan/read stations, large print screens, large
monitors, and CCTV?s.
? Learning Disabilities
and Dyslexia: Scan/read stations,
screen readers, speech recognition, tutorial
software programs in math, reading, and writing.
? Other Resources:
Adaptive/Assistive technology resource
and referral information, word processing,
computer support of academic classes, keyboard
training and typing tutorials, Internet access,
desktop publishing software, and computer
games.
High Tech Center
Voice: (559) 638-3641,
ext. 3603
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EOP
& S - OASIS (Opportunities
and Supportive Instructional Services)
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OASIS
is an acronym for Opportunities and Supportive Instructional
Services and is one of the EOPS programs throughout
the community college system offering special
support programs and service in addition to financial
help. OASIS (EOPS-Extended Opportunity Program
and Services) is a state funded program designed to
provide early outreach, support services, and assistance
to students from low-income,
educationally disadvantaged
backgrounds who wish to continue their education
at Reedley College. Students in the OASIS program
receiving TANF/CalWORKs benefits the single heads
of the household with dependent children under the
age of 14 may qualify for the CARE (Cooperative Agencies
Resources for Education) Program. Please come by
our office for additional information and eligibility
inquiry. The OASIS office
is located in the Student Services
Building, or call (559) 638-0340.
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Financial
Aid and Scholarships/BOGW
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Aid and Scholarships
Students
in need of financial assistance may be eligible for
help through the Financial Aid Office. Federal
assistance is available
in the form of grants, loans, and college
work-study. For information contact the Financial
Aid Office, located upstairs in the Student Services
Building, or call (559) 638-0312. Part-time
or full-time students may qualify for the Board of
Governors Waiver (BOGW) as explained below. Arrangements
for assistance must be made prior to registration.
BOGW A
1.
Be a California Resident;
2. Receive TANF/CalWORKs or SSI/SSP (Supplementary
Security Income/State
Supplementary Program) or
General
Assistance/General Relief while enrolled.
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Have a certification from the California Department of
Veterans Affairs
or the National Guard Adjutant General
that
you are eligible for a dependents fee waiver.
4.
Sign an application under penalty of perjury that he/she
is a program recipient
and provide documentation such
as
a medical card, copy of SSI check, or untaxed income
verification form.
BOGW B
1. Be a resident of California;
2. Meet the income standards
described below:
Family size (include self)
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .$ 7,500 or less
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 15,000 or less
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 16,000 or less
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17,000 or less
Add $1,000 for each additional
dependent
3.
Sign an application under penalty of perjury that the
income information
is true and provide documentation
of
income.
BOGW C
1. Be a resident of California;
2. Meet the income standards
described below;
Family size (include self)
1.................................................
$ 23,500 or less
2....................................................
30,400 or less
3....................................................
56,900 or less
4....................................................
63,200 or less
3.
Complete the free application for Federal Financial Aid
(FAFSA) and mail
it to the Processing Center. This
application
may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office
in the Student
Services building on the main campus or
in
the office of any of the off-campus sites.
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It will take 3-4 weeks to process the completed application.
The applicant
will receive a Student Aid Report from the
Processor
that the student will take to the Financial Aid
Office. The Financial
Aid staff will evaluate the report at
that
time and establish BOG Waiver eligibility.
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Federal Student Loan
Workshops
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Dates
for the fall Federal Student Loan workshops will be
announced. All
workshops are held in the Forum Hall from 5:00- 6:00
p.m. at the main campus in Reedley. Students MUST
PREREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPS! Contact
the Reedley College Financial Aid Office for attendance
requirements and other necessary information.
If you are attending one of the North Centers,
contact their office for workshop availability offered
at those sites.
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Financial
Aid Satisfactory Progress
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To be
eligible to participate in Federal Title IV Student
financial aid programs
provided by the U. S. Department of
Education, Reedley College students must maintain satisfactory
academic progress in a program leading toward
an associate degree, a certificate, or courses required
for transfer to a four-year school. The
following is only a summary of the official Satisfactory
Academic Progress policy which is available for
review in the Financial Aid Office:
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Students
must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA)
of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least
51 percent of the
units attempted each semester. Students may
not continue to participate in financial aid programs
after they complete
90 units.
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Students
who receive less than a 2.0 GPA, fail to complete
at least 51 percent of the units attempted, or
fail to attain a
cumulative 2.0 GPA for two semesters, will
lose their eligibility to receive financial aid until
they regain
satisfactory progress. Financial Aid Progress Probation
standards are separate and apart from the institutional
academic satisfactory progress standards due to
the Federal regulations governing the various programs.
Students who are on Financial Aid Progress Probation
are not eligible to apply for a Federal Direct
Student Loan, even
if they have not yet lost their eligibility
to receive financial aid.
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Students
whose receipt of financial aid is terminated for
failing to maintain
satisfactory progress may appeal this action
in writing. The Financial Aid Office has a supply
of appeal forms
for this purpose. The Financial Aid Appeals
Committee will make a determination as to the student?s
reinstatement of financial aid after the student
has submitted the
appeal form together with a Student Education
Plan provided to the student by a campus Counselor.
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The
Food Services provides a wide array of food items at
reasonable prices for students and staff. The cafeteria
hours are 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday,
and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Breakfast,
lunch, and dinner are served. The dining facility
also provides meals for resident students. The
cafeteria staff is also available to assist and provide
services for a variety
of special occasions. These services may
be provided by contacting the Food Services Manager.
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Health
Services provides nursing assessment for ill or injured
students. Students may be referred to local medical
providers for further care at reasonable costs.
Insurance options are
available to students and their families.
Confidential professional counseling is offered through
Psychological Services. Nutritional counseling is
also available with a registered dietician. Immunizations
for tetanus and MMR,
plus tuberculin skin tests are given.
Hearing and vision tests are offered. All services
are covered by the health
fee. Timely health seminars and
wellness activities are sponsored throughout the year.
Call (559) 638-0328
for more information.
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Please see the counseling
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Library
- Learning Resources Center
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The Library
is a learning resource center which includes the
periodical room, two conference rooms, a computer lab,
and a typing room with equipment for viewing video
cassettes. Library hours
are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 6:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m, Monday through Thursday. Friday
hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday hours
are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The
library computer lab hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Call (559) 638-0352,
for more information.
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Non-credit
classes are classes in which-the student receives
neither units nor a grade; however, at the completion
of the course the registrar will record on the transcript
that such a course was completed. Students
will be governed by the same attendance policies and
responsibilities as those students taking credit classes.
(A student may not attend
a class without enrolling.) Note:
Credit status is required for pursuit of associate
degrees and certificates
of achievement.
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The
campus maintains a College Police Department for the
protection and safety of all people and property of
the college district.
All campus officers are certified by the
California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
and have the same powers and restrictions as
any other law enforcement officer. Furthermore,
the College Police Department will investigate
any incidents that may hinder or obstruct the
educational and administrative process of the college.
To report suspicious
activities or ask for police assistance, call
the Campus Police at (559) 638-3641, ext. 3330.
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A spacious
residence
hall for 204 students is located on the
southwest corner of the campus. This two-story, air-conditioned
facility has separate
housing areas for men and
women with joint usage of recreation, lounge, game
room, kitchen, computer
lab, and patio areas. The residence
hall office is located between the two housing areas.
The facility is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. The
convenience of on-campus living encourages the use
of campus facilities,
such as the library, cafeteria, bookstore,
gym, and sporting events. In addition to providing
an academic atmosphere, the residence hall provides
plenty of social events, and many leadership opportunities.
The application
for housing is completely separate from the
process of being admitted to the college. Housing applications
are available starting in April for the fall semester
and November for the spring semester. Students are
urged to apply early as on-campus space is limited.
The established priority
for residence is:
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Continuing residence hall students from the State Center
Community College
District,
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Students
from other California high school districts,
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Students from out of state and out of the country.
Students must also
enroll in and maintain 12 units or more
at Reedley College. All students are required to
carry accident and
medical insurance. For more information,
contact the Residence Hall Supervisor at (559)
638-3641, ext. 3235.
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High
school and community outreach services are coordinated
through the School Relations office. The school
relations staff regularly visit high school campuses,
provide campus tours,
and assist students with college planning,
admissions, and registration. The School Relations
office is located in Room 211, next to the student
lounge. The telephone number is (559) 638-0311.
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All
students are provided with an accident insurance policy
that covers them while on campus. Also available to
all students on a voluntary basis is an accident and
sickness medical expense
plan for a nominal fee. This plan
provides 24-hour year-round (including summer) coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE IS MANDATORY
FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS. Information
and applications may be secured in the Health
Center or Business Services Office in the Student Services
Building. Students
participating in intercollegiate competition are covered
by a special college-paid athletic insurance plan.
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The
Transfer Center assists students with the transition
from Reedley College
to a four-year college or university. The
center links Reedley College with the campuses of the
University of California, the 22 campuses of the California
State University system, and provides information
on private colleges and universities. The Transfer
Center is located within the Counseling Center in
the Student Services Building. For more information,
call (559) 638-3641,
ext. 3234.
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The
Tutorial Center offers free individual and small-group
tutoring to all Reedley
College students. Tutoring is
available in most classes. Participants receive assistance
designed to help them
improve subject understanding, study
skills, and test preparation. The center also maintains
a large collection of study skills reference materials
for students interested in developing or improving
their study methods. The Tutorial
Center is located
in HUM-58, and is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The telephone
number is (559) 638-3641, ext. 3358.
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The
Upward Bound Program is a highly successful, pre-college
program for predominately
low-income and first generation
college bound high school students. The general
purpose of Upward Bound is to generate excitement
for success in education among secondary school
students. The Reedley College Upward Bound Program
serves as many as fifty (50) students during the academic
year and thirty-five (35) during the summer. Target
schools are Reedley, Parlier, and Washington Union
High Schools. The Upward Bound Program provides
an academic year and six-week summer residential
program.
During
the academic year students are provided with tutoring
at their respective high schools; instructional Saturday
sessions, counseling, career development, community
service projects, cultural, recreational, and educational
experiences, and parental workshops which enable
parents to help their students become successful, both
in secondary and postsecondary institutions.
During
the six-week (June-July) summer residential component,
students participate in courses developed to
stimulate their minds and prepare them for college
life. The purpose of
the Residential Summer Program Component
is to provide students the experience and understanding
of college life. Students receive high school
elective credits in English, math, and science. Students
also take courses in computers, self-discovery, and
Spanish. Students meet with a variety of guest speakers,
participate in residential activities and educational
field trips to CSU and UC college campuses. Senior
students who have graduated from high school attend
college courses in Upward Bound?s Summer Bridge
Program.
Call (559)
638-3641, ext. 3247, for more information.
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GEAR
UP (Gaining Early
Awareness and the Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
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The
GEAR UP program is an educational and community
partnership preparing 7th grade students through
their high school years for post-secondary education.
Kings Canyon Unified School District, Parlier Unified
School District, and Reedley College are the educational
partners that will provide special academic support,
guidance and counseling, career awareness, and other
college readiness activities. Combined with community
organizations and parent involvement, the GEAR
UP program provides educational, motivational, mentoring,
and cultural enrichment activities that will help
build higher self-esteem and motivational levels of
students. For more information,
contact the GEAR
UP
coordinator
at (559) 638-3641.
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Reedley
College offers a variety of educational programs for
eligible veterans through the Office of Veterans Affairs.
In addition, there are educational benefits for dependents
(spouses and/or children) of veterans under the
Survivors? and Dependents? Educational Assistance Program.
This office is located in the Financial Aid Office,
in the Student Services building. The following students
may be eligible for veterans educational benefits:
1. Veterans
who were separated from active duty with the armed
forces within the past 10 years who participated in
the following programs.
a. Montgomery
GI Bill - Active Duty Educational Assistance
program (Chapter 30)
b. Montgomery
GI Bill - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance
Program (Chapter 106)
c. VEAP
(Chapter 32) - Contributory VEAP or Section
903 - Services Beginning on or after January 1,
1977 through June 30, 1985.
d. Vocational
Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) - Veterans who
served in the Armed Forces are eligible for vocational
rehabilitation if they suffered a service connected
disability while on active service which entitles
them to compensation, or would do so except
for the receipt of retirement pay. The Veterans? Administration
(VA) determines a veteran?s need for vocational
rehabilitation to overcome the handicap of
his/her disabilities.
2. Spouses
and/or children of the following categories of veterans
may be eligible for the Dependents? Educational Assistance
Program:
a. Veterans
who died or are 100 percent permanently disabled
as the result of a service-connected disability.
The disability must
arise out of active service in the Armed
Forces.
b. Veterans
who died from any cause while such service-connected
disability was in existence.
c. Service
persons missing in action or captured in theline of duty by
a hostile force.
d. Service
persons forcibly detained or interned in the line
of duty by a foreign government or power.
Evaluation
of previous education/training, CFR
S21.4253 (d) (3). This
institution will conduct an evaluation of previouse ducation
and training, grant appropriate credit, shorten the
veteran or eligible person?s duration of the course
proportionately, and
notify the VA and student accordingly.
Standards
of Progress, CFR S21.4253 (d) (1) (ii). A
veteran or eligible person who remains on probation
for grade point deficiency
below a 2.0 cumulative GPA beyond
two (2) semesters will have his/her benefits discontinued
and any further certification of benefits terminated
until satisfactory progress has been reestablished.
Dependents
of veterans with disabilities (spouses and/or children)
may be eligible to receive tuition free assistance
at any California post-secondary
educational institution (community
college, state universities, and/or university). Additional
information may be obtained from the Office of
Veterans Affairs (Financial Aid Office) which is located
in the Student Services
building.
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