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SPSCC Student Handbook - South Puget Sound Community College
spscc.edu MISSION VISION CORE MISSION South Puget Sound Community College’s Mission is to support student success in postsecondary academic transfer and workforce education that responds to the needs of the South Sound region. VISION South Puget Sound Community College supports student success and builds prosperity by collaborating with leaders in industry, education, and our community to offer innovative, accessible, and affordable learning experiences. We employ devoted people who mirror the diversity of our community and contribute to an inclusive, welcoming environment. By investing in the creativity of our staff and faculty, we construct clear and compelling pathways that lead our students to successful outcomes on their educational journeys. We are fiscally strong and our mindful use of technology embedded in purposeful instruction helps students persist and achieve their academic goals. Our graduating class reflects the community we serve, and our students successfully transition from higher learning into the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. CORE THEMES Core Theme 1: Expand Student Retention and Completion We are committed to increasing student achievement by constructing clear degree and certificate pathways supported by measurable outcomes. Core Theme 2: Inspire Teaching and Learning Excellence Our faculty are inspired to continually grow as teachers and to lead instructional change that increases student engagement, achievement, and completion. Our students acquire the educational and professional skills they need to thrive in the world beyond the classroom. Core Theme 3: Advance Equity and Embrace Diversity We embrace the diversity of our changing community and strive to reflect that diversity in dour staff, faculty and student body. We cultivate an inclusive environment on campus while ensuring respect for all. Core Theme 4: Champion Innovation We promote a culture of creativity among staff and faculty by encouraging innovation leading to student success. Teamwork and collaboration across disciplines and work areas are essential aspects of the innovation we seek. Core Theme 5: Build Community We engage our community of students and stakeholders by enhancing campus culture, increasing access to college services, and growing economic development. 2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUARTER AT A GLANCE Week 1: Read through class syllabus Week 2: Consider tutoring options Week 4: Look up registration time & advisor contact information under “When Can I Register” Weeks 6-7: Pick classes and meet with advisor Week 7: Register for classes online & pay tuition Weeks 10-11: Look up textbooks Weeks 10-11: Study & take final exams After finals: Look up grades on “Current Student” page under “Unofficial Transcript” STUDENT RESOURCES First Quarter Checklist > Pay Tuition Bldg 22 or online > Purchase Textbooks Bldg 27 or spsccbookstore.com > Get Student ID Card Bldg 27 > Take Campus Tour >Print off Class Schedule through mySPSCC portal > Attend Class CAREER SERVICES Ask about the free Career Explorer’s Workshops! WSECU Center for Career Services Bldg 22 Rm 250, 360-596-5567 [email protected] Online access to Job Board: myinterfase.com/spscc/student 3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Go to spscc.edu and click on “mySPSCC portal” Registration >Click on “Register for Classes” >Read the page and click “ACCEPT”, login with your SID and PIN >To waitlist, login to “Register for Classes” >To view your waitlist, click on “Class Waitlists” >To print your schedule, click on “View/Print My Schedule” Degree Audit >Click on “Degree Audit” then login with your Student ID number & your Global PIN (birth date) Bookstore >Click on the “Bookstore” link under “Books & More” IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Olympia Campus: 360-596-5200 | Lacey Campus: 360-709-2000 Admissions/Advising: 360-596-5241 Bookstore: 360-596-5303 Cashier: 360-596-5241 Counseling: 360-596-5306 Financial Aid: 360-596-5232 Security Office: 360-596-5299 Veteran’s Information: 360-596-5665 Testing Center: 360-596-5386 STUDY ABROAD Study Abroad Advisor spscc.edu/areas/study-abroad Bldg 21 Rm 292A 360-596-5367 Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad: wcccsa.com Earn credit, and broaden your view of the world! HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] or Enrollment Services at 360-596-5241 4 FUNDING OPTIONS spscc.edu/pay-for-college View links to more information on: > Scholarships >L oans >F inancial Aid >V eterans Education Benefits >P ayment Plan SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships through the SPSCC Foundation are available in March and September. spscc.edu/scholarships STEPS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID >C omplete the FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.gov. Our school code is 005372. > Complete and submit the Data Sheet directly to the One Stop Desk in Building 22. Data Sheets are available online at spscc.edu/pay-forcollege and in the Financial Aid Office. > Submit any another additional items that may be requested prior to the published deadline. Ensuring that your application is completed by the deadline will allow you to receive notification of eligibility before tuition is due. spscc.edu/pay-for-college STUDENT HANDBOOK This student handbook has important information about your rights and responsibilities as a student. The handbook can be accessed online at spscc.edu/campus-life/handbook. CAMPUS MAP LINK spscc.edu/about/locations/maps South Puget Sound Community College communicates with students primarily via email. If you do not keep your email address up to date with the college, you will miss receiving critical information about registration, advising, credit transfer, graduation and more. Please keep your email up to date with Enrollment Services. You can review your current email address on file and update it by going to: spscc.edu > mySPSCC Portal > Change my address and email. 5 LEARNING SUPPORT Student Computing Center spscc.edu/students/learning Bldg 34 Rm 103; 360-596-5273 Open computer labs Learning Support Services- East Math, Science, Accounting Bldg 22; 360-596-5505 [email protected] Located in The Center for Student Success. Drop-in tutoring is available. Learning Support Services- West Writing, Language Bldg 22; 360-596-5472 [email protected] Located in the Center for Student Success. The Writing Center is available to all students who want help with writing in any class. INSTRUCTIONAL DEANS Humanities/Communication 360-596-5595 Office: 21-292G ART, ASL, CHIN, CMST, DRMA, ENGL, FRCH, GERM, HUM, IIS, JAPN, MCOM, PHIL, MUSC, READ, SPAN Natural & Applied Science 360-596-5287 Office: 35-254 ASTR, BIOL, BOT, CHEM, DENT, EARTH, ENGR, ENVR, FAID, GEOL, MATH, MED, NURS, NUTR, OCEAN, PE, PHYS Applied Technology 360-596-5409 Office: 23-126 AUTO, BPA, CAD, CAP, CIS, CMT, CNA, CS, FEST, GIS, HORT, WELD Social Sciences/Business 360-596-5256 Office: 23-227 ACCT, ANTH, BUS, CJ, ECE, ECON, EDUC, GEOG, HDEV, HIST, IIS, LEGL, PARA, PEP, POLS, PSYC, SOC 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT SERVICES Admissions................................................................................................................................... 12 Advising.......................................................................................................................................... 13 AIDS/HIV Information................................................................................................................ 14 Bookstore..................................................................................................................................... 14 Campus Security........................................................................................................................ 15 WSECU Center for Career Services................................................................................... 17 Cooperative Work Experience/ Internships (Co-op).................................................................................................................... 17 Counseling Services ............................................................................................................... 17 Disability Access.......................................................................................................................... 18 Diversity & Equity Services...................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid, Grants, Scholarships....................................................................................... 19 GED................................................................................................................................................... 19 Insurance..................................................................................................................................... 20 Jeanne Clery Act........................................................................................................................20 Veterans and Military Family Resource Room.................................................................20 Placement Tests..........................................................................................................................20 Public Disclosure.........................................................................................................................20 Registration..................................................................................................................................... 21 Running Start.................................................................................................................................. 21 Safe Zone Program..................................................................................................................... 21 Student Emergency Funds......................................................................................................22 Student Housing..........................................................................................................................23 Veterans Education Benefits..................................................................................................23 Worker Retraining.................................................................................................................... 23 WorkFirst.........................................................................................................................................23 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Study Abroad Programs...........................................................................................................24 Credit for Alternative Learning...............................................................................................26 eTutoring.........................................................................................................................................26 Library..............................................................................................................................................26 Student Computing.................................................................................................................. 27 Learning Support Services East/West................................................................................ 27 eLearning.................................................................................................................................... 28 7 STUDENT LIFE Student Senate............................................................................................................................30 Campus Activities Board..........................................................................................................30 Sounds Newspaper.................................................................................................................... 31 Volunteers....................................................................................................................................... 31 Clubs and Organizations.......................................................................................................... 31 Intercollegiate Athletics............................................................................................................32 Gymnasium/Fitness Center.....................................................................................................32 Percival Review............................................................................................................................ 33 Your ASB Card............................................................................................................................. 33 Student Union Building ............................................................................................................ 33 CAMPUS SERVICES Clipper Café/Percival Dining Room..................................................................................... 34 Meeting Rooms............................................................................................................................ 34 Vending Machines...................................................................................................................... 34 Child Care...................................................................................................................................... 34 CAMPUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Sexual Assault..............................................................................................................................35 Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy........................................................................................... 37 Smoking Policy on Campus.................................................................................................... 37 Emergency Messages..............................................................................................................38 Parking Regulations...................................................................................................................38 Student Rights and Responsibilities....................................................................................38 Notification of Rights Regarding Your Educational Records.......................................................................................................39 Student Identification Number...............................................................................................40 Taxpayer Identification Number............................................................................................40 Academic Standards Policy....................................................................................................40 Attendance..................................................................................................................................... 41 Non-discrimination policy......................................................................................................... 41 Statement on Academic Honesty......................................................................................... 41 NEED TO KNOW Online Learning Tips................................................................................................................. 44 Successful Behaviors Checklist............................................................................................46 Tips – The First Week of School.......................................................................................... 47 Campus Map.................................................................................................................................48 Instructional Calendar...............................................................................................................49 Get Connected............................................................................................................................50 8 CLIPPER DIRECTORY Olympia Campus: 360-596-5200 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512 Lacey Campus: 360-709-2000 4220 6th Ave. SE, Lacey, WA 98503 Extension # Academic Probation; EnrollmentServices@spscc.edu.......................................................5237 Adding a Class; [email protected] .................................................................5241 Admissions; [email protected]......................................................................... 5241 Advising; [email protected] ................................................................................................5241 Advisor Change; [email protected] .................................................................................5241 Athletic Information; [email protected] ...........................................................................5419 Bookstore; [email protected] ....................................................................................... 5303 Cafeteria/Food Services.................................................................................................... 5398 Campus Activities; [email protected] .........................................................................5212 Cashier Security; [email protected]................................................................................ 5299 Cashier/Payments; Enrollmentservices@spscc.edu.............................................................5241 Clubs & Organizations; [email protected] ............................................................... 5306 Cooperative Work Experience/Internships; [email protected] ............... 5359 Correspondence Testing; [email protected]...................................................... 5386 Counseling; [email protected] ......................................................................................5261 Disability Support; DSS@spscc.edu.....................................................................................5457 Diversity & Equity Center; [email protected] .......................................................................3219 Dropping a Class; [email protected] ............................................................5241 Emergency;...................................................................................................................................911 Evaluation of Credits; [email protected] ......................................................5241 Financial Aid; [email protected] ................................................................................ 5232 GED Information; [email protected] .............................................................4681 Grades; [email protected] ................................................................................5237 Graduation Applications; [email protected] .............................................................5241 Information (General/Campus Operator)......................................................................5200 Information (Fees, Fines, etc.); EnrollmentServices@spscc.edu......................................5241 Instructional Concerns/Instruction..................................................................................5209 International Students; [email protected] ............................................... 5396 9 Learning Support; Math, Science: [email protected] Writing, Language: [email protected] ...........................................................5472 Library; library@spscc.edu.........................................................................................................5271 Lost & Found; [email protected]....................................................................................... 5299 Non-credit Classes; [email protected] ........................................................................... 5365 Registration/Records; [email protected] ......................................................5241 Room Reservations; Event Management [email protected] Running Start; [email protected] ...................................................................................... 5447 Student Government; [email protected] ...............................................................5212 Student ID Cards; StudentLife@spscc.edu............................................................................5212 Student Newspaper-Sounds; [email protected] .........................................3117 Student Life...............................................................................................................................5212 Study Abroad/International Education; [email protected] ..............................5367 Testing (Placement); [email protected] ............................................................................5770 Transcript Requests (outgoing); [email protected] ..................................5241 Transfer Information; [email protected] .........................................................................5241 Veterans Information; [email protected] ........................................... 5242/5325 Waiting List; [email protected] .........................................................................5241 Workforce Transitions; [email protected].......................................................................... 5252 WSECU Center for Career Services; [email protected] 10 STUDENT SERVICES ABOUT SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE South Puget Sound Community College first opened its doors in 1962 when 200 students started classes at a downtown Olympia site, then called the Olympia Vocational Technical Institute. From 1970, when the school joined the community college system, until 1981, this was the only community college in the state devoted entirely to vocational and technical education. In 1984, the school changed its name to South Puget Sound Community College to reflect the more comprehensive curriculum it offered to meet the needs of Thurston County. Today, more than 6,000 students register for classes each fall, winter, and spring, while summer quarter classes draw another 2,500 students. Visit South Puget Sound Community College Online The college’s website contains information about programs and services offered, upcoming events, the most recent class schedule, a college directory and much more! Check it out at spscc.edu. Photographs and Videotaping South Puget Sound Community College takes photographs and videotapes on campus throughout the year. These images often include students, employees, and guests in classrooms, computer labs, athletic events and other campus activities. South Puget Sound Community College reserves the right to use these photographs and videotapes as part of its educational, public interest, publicity and marketing efforts. Those who attend, visit, or work at South Puget Sound Community College do so with the understanding that these photographs and videotapes might include them and might be used in college publications, newspapers and other media. As a condition of attendance, visiting or working at the college you are consenting to the College’s use of such photographs or videos which may include your likeness, and waive any privacy interests you may have in such photographs or videos. STUDENT SERVICES Admissions After completing your Admissions Application in person or online at spscc.edu, you’ll get a Student ID number, needed for placement testing, class registration and for accessing your information online. Soon you will receive an email from our IT department with instructions for activating your my.spscc. edu email account – this account is how the College communicates important information to students. If transferring credits from other colleges, follow the Transfer of Credit procedures found online by clicking Admissions and Transfer Credits. Note: Transcripts more than 10 years old must be accompanied by course descriptions from the college catalog corresponding to the years you attended. Next, apply for Financial Aid by filing your free application at www.fasfa.ed.gov, listing our college’s school code (#005372) as the college you wish to attend. Contact Student Financial Services at 360-596-5232 with questions. 11 If you’re pursuing a certificate or degree, or taking classes with an English or Math prerequisite, you’ll need to take the College Placement skills test (CPT) or submit test scores from another Washington State Community College. Testing is done on a walk-in basis. Go to spscc.edu/students/testing for current hours of operation. All students need to go through Pre-Registration Orientation (PRO) before registering for their first quarter. Find out more on the Advising Center page of our website under “Go to PRO”. Advising The Advising Program at South Puget Sound Community College is intended to help students learn to identify their educational goals, develop an appropriate educational plan, and monitor their progress toward achieving those goals. The advising process is based on educational and student development philosophies that include the following steps: new student advising and registration; continuing student advising; and self-advising. New Student Pre-Advising Appointments Prior to coming to New Student Registration a student needs general information about the college, admissions process, financial aid and scholarships, testing, transcripts, career planning, programs of study and disability accommodations they can schedule an appointment to meet with an Educational Planner. Students can schedule an appointment online from the advising web page. Pre-Registration Orientation (PRO) and New Student Registration Lab Pre-Registration Orientation (PRO) is an online orientation to SPSCC and helps prepare students for course registration. After completing PRO, students receive their advisor contact information and first quarter registration PIN from the Advising Center. If needed, students can attend an optional in-person New Student Registration Lab after they go through PRO. The lab helps students successfully begin their first quarter at the college. New Student Registration Lab is done in a group setting with multiple advisors available to help answer student questions. Continuing Student Advising Continuing student advising encourages a positive exchange between students and their advisors, which promotes educational planning and student success. Students are strongly encouraged to see their advisors on advising day to discuss their educational plans. An advising day is set aside each quarter with no day classes for students to participate in advising related activities and workshops. Students are responsible for contacting their assigned advisor prior to advising day to find out how their advisor facilitates the advising process with their advisees. 12 Transfer Resources Many students come to South Puget Sound Community College with the goal to transfer to a four year institution, another community college or a special admissions program. The Advising Center at SPSCC offers many resources for students looking to transfer including a transfer resource center with literature from in state and out of state institutions, Transfer Workshops and one-on-one transfer appointments. We recommend that you start looking at your transfer institution as soon as you begin your studies at SPSCC. Many institutions have transfer application deadlines 6 to 9 months prior to the term starting. The more planning you do at SPSCC the more successful your transfer experience will be! Advising and educational planning materials are located in Building 22 and include print and computer resources, transfer information and other advising resources. For more information on advising, contact Enrollment Services at 360-596-5241 or e-mail [email protected]. AIDS/HIV Information Information about the transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the prevention of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) can be found on the following websites: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: os.dhhs.gov/ Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov National Institutes of Health (NIH): nih.gov NIH information lines: nih.gov/health/infoline.htm Bookstore The South Puget Sound Community College Bookstore offers students text- books in a variety of formats – including new, used, new and used rental, and digital – as well as reference materials and trade books. The bookstore offers SPSCC Clippers emblematic clothing, school supplies, beverages and snacks, as well as gifts for students, alumni, family and friends. The bookstore also carries a robust selection of laptops and other technology products and accessories, including tablets, headphones, flash drives, calculators and more. In addition to the campus store, the SPSCC Bookstore also manages its online bookstore website – spscc.bncollege.com – delivering an innovative customized shopping experience and giving students the choice and convenience to shop in-store or online. Orders can be shipped for free and easily picked up at the bookstore, routed to the Lacey Campus, or sent to any location via UPS. Students may return their course materials for a full refund in the original form of payment if textbooks are returned during the first week of classes with original receipt. With proof of a schedule change and original receipt, a full refund will be given in the original form of payment during the first 30 days of classes. Items must be in returnable condition. While students can sell their textbooks back at any time, the best time is at the end of the term during finals week. And, students can sell their textbooks back to the bookstore regardless of where they were purchased. 13 Campus Security The Safety and Security Office provides many services including: -E scorting individuals to and from vehicles and buildings; -P roviding emergency first aid; -R esponding to criminal, medical, and fire calls; -P roviding jumper cables for dead car batteries; -A ssisting with keys locked in vehicles; -L ost and found; -N ew student safety orientation; -P rovide emergency evacuation coordinator training. Eight emergency call boxes are located on campus, outside Bldg. 16 and 25, near the Security Office, along the covered walkway across from lot D, next to Bldg. 20, Lot J, and next to Bldg. 21. The College has 12 automated external defibrillators (AEDs). They are located at the Child Care Center front lobby in Building 20, the Division Office area in Building 21, the Instruction Office in Building 23, the lobby area of Welding/ Automotive in Building 16, the Security Office in Building 25, next to the Espresso stand in Building 27, next to the check out counter in Building 28, the Equipment room in Building 32, the front lobby of Building 32, the Resource Center in Building 34, at the top second floor landing of the main stairs of Building 35, and at Building 1 on the Lacey campus in the front lobby area. The Security Office is committed to working with all members and guests of the college community to resolve all security matters in a timely fashion. One of the main responsibilities of the Security Office is to provide an operating force of trained personnel to protect the college community and the college from fire, theft, intrusion and other unlawful acts that disturb the peace or that place life and property in jeopardy. In addition, the Security Office regulates parking and traffic, assists the college community with a variety of public services, provides escorts and assists law enforcement. Security Office is located in Building 25. The telephone number is 360-596-5299. Employees of the Security Office do not have arrest powers and do not carry firearms. Security officers patrol the campus regularly looking for safety and security concerns; and enforce the college’s rules and regulations. Discrepancies that are noted are reported to the appropriate department. Employees and students that observe any safety or security hazard should report it to the Security Office. All buildings are locked and unlocked at scheduled times as conditions and usage warrant. 14 Cooperation is the Key Safety of students, employees and visitors is the primary concern of South Puget Sound Community College’s Security Office. Everyone can help keep the campus environment a safe place. Cooperation among students, faculty, staff and the Security Office is the key to a successful security program. Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies All employees and students should immediately report any crime, suspicious circumstance/person or emergency to the Security Office at 360-596-5299 or 911 Dispatch Center. Security Alerts and e2Campus When necessary, the Security Office will notify the community college of crimes or events that may cause a concern for personal safety. The college utilizes e2Campus to deliver emergency alerts. Sign up for alerts to your cell and email at e2campus.net/my/spscc. The college may also notify the community college through communication platforms such as email, posters/flyers, website, social media, or college newspaper. Law Enforcement Jurisdictions The Olympia Police Department has jurisdiction on the Olympia campus. The Lacey Police Department has jurisdiction at the Lacey Campus. The Yelm Police Department has jurisdiction at the Yelm Community Center and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has jurisdiction at McLane Fire Station. These law enforcement agencies are responsible for investigating criminal activities that may occur at these locations. Crime Prevention Crime can occur anytime - anyplace. Crime does not know any boundaries. Sometimes people get a false sense of security because they believe they cannot be the victims of crime. You need to be aware of what is going on around you. You should take precautions and safeguards that reduce your risk of becoming a victim. Simple Safety Suggestions: -K eep vehicles locked -D o not walk alone, especially at night -R equest an escort from security -D o not leave valuables unattended -R eport suspicious activities to security/law enforcement 15 WSECU Center for Career Services The WSECU Center for Career Services, located in Building 22, Suite 250, is a comprehensive employment resource center for past, present and future students who have or will be attending South Puget Sound Community College. There is a job notebook with job listings available for past, present or future students to view. The job board includes bulletins for full-time permanent and temporary jobs for state, county, city and public agencies as well as internships with employers. The WSECU Center for Career Services provides free online employment services to bring students and employers together. Students can log in to our web site services, search for job opportunities and request referrals. Employers can post job vacancies at no cost through our online job service and can participate in our annual spring Career Day event held in May. Employers also have the opportunity to participate in the state work- study program and hire a quality student plus receive partial reimbursement of wages up to 19 hours a week. Work Study is a financial aid based program designed to provide students with academic or career relevant employment experience. The Center for Career Services has a resource area that students can use for their job search and career research. Computer research stations and a printer are available for printing resumes and state applications that can be completed on-line. Additional electronic and on-line job search tools are available to help students prepare for job search activities, interviews and employment needs. For more information, please contact the WSECU Center for Career Services at 360-596-5567 Cooperative Work Experience / Internships (Co-op) The Co-op program connects classroom learning to real-world opportunities by assisting students in locating internships related to their field of study. Students earn credit and a grade for the work experience. Intern opportunities can be found in a multitude of work places and can be paid or unpaid. Successful internships give students the opportunity to gain work experience in their major, develop a professional network, and explore possible career choices. In addition to applying the technical skills learned in college, students develop self-confidence, maturity, responsibility, and human relations skills. Most programs can accommodate internships and many require internships as a core requirement. Please contact the Co-op office to learn more. Stop by the office located on the second floor of building 22, Suite 250 or call 360-596-5359. Counseling Services The counseling staff is committed to helping students achieve success with their personal, academic and career goals. Various resources are available to help students as they grow academically, acquire skills for employment, improve personal wellness and develop effective skills for interacting in a diverse environment. Counselors assist students with developing the skills for selfadvocacy. Counselors are trained professionals and information shared with them is confidential. Counselors are available for appointments and walk-in services. 16 Study Skills Coaching Counselors assist students with issues that improve college success, such as reducing test anxiety, managing time more effectively, establishing and reaching realistic goals, strengthening effective study habits and adjusting to college life. Study Skills coaching and instruction are available through classes, workshops and individual appointments. Career Counseling Counselors help students examine career and life goals, assess interests, val- ues, skills, personality styles, select educational pathways and majors, explore the world of work and make occupation decisions. Career counseling is available through classes, workshops and individual appointments. Personal Counseling Personal counseling gives students the opportunity to meet with a professional counselor to discuss issues and concerns that may be interfering with their ability to achieve their educational and personal goals. Personal counseling is available by appointment, walk-in or on an emergency basis. For more information about Counseling Services, stop by our offices in the Center for Student Success (Building 22) – Suite 260. Or email: counseling@ spscc.edu or call 360-596-5306. Disability Support Services Students: South Puget Sound Community College facilities are barrier-free. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Disability Support Services at least four weeks before the anticipated need. South Puget Sound Community College’s Disability Support Services (DSS) department facilitates academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, and program modifications in support of qualified students with disabilities. Appropriate accommodations are authorized when a student requests them and completes the mandated intake procedure. As a part of the process, students should pe prepared to submit documentation of the disabling conditions before DSS can authorize and arrange auxiliary aids or academic adjustments for classes. To request services, call 360-596-5306 or email [email protected] for an intake appointment with the Director of Disability Support Services. Returning students must fill out a Request for Accommodations form every quarter. For more information about Disability Support Services, please see our website at spscc.edu/students/disability-services, or call 360-596-5306. Visitors and General Public: South Puget Sound Community College facilities are barrier-free. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact the campus Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at 360-596-5500 at least four weeks before the anticipated need. Disability Grievance Procedures South Puget Sound Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Any student who feels he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of disability may file a complaint according to the established campus policies and procedures or may contact one of the following agencies: 17 Department of Education 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174 260-220-7900 National website: ed.gov/ocr/ Washington State Human Rights Commission; 1151 Third Avenue, Suite 92, Seattle, WA 98101 206-464-6500, TTY 206-587-5168 Statewide website: www.hum.wa.gov/complaintProcess The College’s procedures, appeal and discrimination complaint (grievance) process for accommodating students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be accessed online at spscc.edu/policy. Diversity & Equity Services South Puget Sound Community College values the diversity of its learning community! We provide specific services and support to students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and disability status. The Office of Diversity and Equity provides advocacy and programming that supports students from these backgrounds academically and by encouraging their engagement in campus activities and leadership. We also maintain the Diversity and Equity Center (DEC), which functions as a supportive, bias-free zone for all students to use for conversation, community building and educational programming about the diversity of cultures, backgrounds and identities present in our community. The DEC is open to all SPSCC community members. For additional information, contact 360-596-5383. Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships Applications are available in our office and students may receive assistance in completing the necessary forms to apply for aid. To be eligible for financial aid, a student must be pursuing a college degree or certificate program that is at least six months or more in length. Students who first enroll in a financial aid eligible program of study on or after July 1, 2012, will be required to have a high school diploma, GED or have completed a secondary school education in a home school that is treated as a home school or private school under State law. Students must also complete the Federal application on-line at www.fafsa.gov and data sheet. Students interested in applying for scholarships should visit our website at www.spscc.edu/scholarships. For more information, contact Financial Aid at 360-596-5232. GED The college is an official GED testing center, offering weekly testing sessions. Students under 19 years must have an approval to test form signed by a high school official and parent/guardian in order to take the GED examinations. - Contact Enrollment Services for an under age 18 admission checklist. 18 Insurance Optional student insurance forms are available at the reception desk in Student Life (Building 27, Second Floor). Coverage for students and their families is sold per quarter or annually. Jeanne Clery Act The U.S. Department of Education and the Jeanne Clery Act require all colleges to provide information to students and employees about its campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, i.e., murder, manslaughter, forcible sex, vehicle theft, hate crimes, liquor law violations, drug law violations and weapons law violations reported to the security office and law enforcement that have occurred on campus and the adjoining public property. The report contains violation information from the most recent calendar year and the two preceding calendar years. This information is available in the Security Office (Building 25). Veterans and Military Family Resource Center Veterans and Military Family Resource Room is here to help with guiding you through college or get you connected with resources off campus. It also serves as a relaxing place for veterans to connect with each other. The room is located in the Center for Student Success (bldg. 22) on the second floor room 291. For more information contact the VetCorps Navigator at 360-596-5665 or vetcorp@ spscc.edu. Placement Tests The college requires a placement test for those seeking a degree, or those planning on taking reading, writing, or math courses or attending college full-time. The placement test is scheduled weekly throughout the year. Test waivers are possible if previous college course work has been completed in English or math with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Public Disclosure South Puget Sound Community College makes information available to the general public, as required by state and federal laws and/or college policy. Request for Public Records South Puget Sound Community College is an agency of the State of Washington and its records are therefore open for public review (with some exceptions such as students’ educational records and certain items in an employees’ personnel file). Any member of the community may ask to see or obtain a photocopy of any existing college document that is part of the public record. For information on how to request access to public records, contact the department of Human Resources at 360-596-5360. For the Washington State rules on access to public records, go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default. aspx?cite=42.56. 19 Registration You may register by using Web Registration at our website, spscc.edu and clicking on mySPSCC Portal after receiving a Student ID and PIN, or by coming to One-Stop in Building 22. Picture I.D. is required for all in-person transactions. Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at 360-596-5241. Reporting Bias - See Safe Zone Program Running Start The Running Start program allows eligible high school junior and senior students to enroll in community college classes. Running Start students take regular college courses and may earn both college and high school credit. Running Start tuition is paid by the high school, but the student is responsible for books, parking fees, and supplies. Go online to spscc.edu and click on “Running Start” under “Apply Now” for detailed application and registration information. Or, call 360-596-5447. Safe Zone Program A Safe Zone is a friendly and secure location that offers immediate safety and personnel to provide a sanctuary and safe passage through the campus. Members of the campus community can utilize a Safe Zone office when they: - feel that their safety is immediately threatened, and/or - have been on the receiving end of bias of any kind. The goal of the Safe Zone Program is to facilitate members of the college community finding a sanctuary on every floor of every building on campus if they feel under siege, physically threatened, or even just in need of a kind word. The personnel providing the sanctuary is a certified Safe Zone Participant who has completed the required Safe Zone training. Becoming a Safe Zone Participant is a voluntary choice, and requires a serious commitment. You can report a bias incident/hate crime in a Safe Zone office. The occupant of the office will have reporting forms and has been trained to assist people in need. Reporting Bias: The Safe Zone Team The Safe Zone Team addresses campus climate issues related to bias- motivated incidents and crimes and acts as advocates for persons affected by such incidents. The team is comprised of: - Director of Diversity and Equity - Member of Counseling staff - Chief Human Resource Officer - Vice President for Student Services - Director of Campus Security - Director of Public Relations & Events - Vice President for Instruction - Dean of Student Engagement and Retention Depending on the nature of the incident other departments may be involved (e.g. Disability Support Services and International Student Services) The Safe Zone Team will meet to review the report and determine the appropriate course of action. 20 Depending on the nature of the offense and the available evidence, actions may include: -D isciplinary action as outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. -T he college reserves the right to pursue disciplinary action in the case of off-campus incidents, when the alleged offender and behavior involved threatens the health, safety, and/or property of the college, its staff or students. -C ampus authorities will assist victims in notifying proper law enforcement authorities. Any member of the college community can file a third party report with the Safe Zone Team detailing a potential bias-motivated incident or hate crime. The college cannot initiate student judicial action or a criminal complaint against the alleged offender based on a third party report. However, the report is still encouraged, as it can provide important and useful information for protecting the community and connecting similar reports while simultaneously protecting the victim’s anonymity to the extent permitted by law. A map and list of Safe Zone Locations can be found at: spscc.edu/campus-life/ safe-zones. Report bias anonymously online, by email: [email protected], or by calling 360-596-3235 (messages can be left anonymously). Hate Crimes Hate crimes can generally be defined as a crime that in whole or part is motivated by the offender’s bias toward the victim’s status: murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, intimidations, vandalism and any other crime involving injury to any person or property in which the victim is intentionally selected because of actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Hate crimes should be reported by calling 911 or the police department (Olympia Police Department : 360-704-2740, but can additionally be reported to Campus Security and the Safe Zone Team. Student Emergency Funds Currently enrolled students who experience financial emergencies may contact the Financial Aid Office. Limited funds are available to assist students who encounter unexpected expenses. Funds are made possible by the College Foundation’s Student Emergency Grant Fund and the Student Per Credit Fee Emergency Fund. The goal of these funds is to assist students who have exhausted all other resources and who would otherwise have to withdraw from school. Funds are limited and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Examples of assistance have included rent for students facing eviction, utility assistance for students with disconnect notices, and vehicle repairs when using the bus is not an option. Funds are issued to third party payees, not the student. For more information, contact Financial Aid at 360-596-5232. Student Housing This college does not have student housing. 21 Veterans Education Benefits South Puget Sound Community College is approved by the state of Washington as a training facility for veterans applying for VA educational benefits, the children and spouses of deceased and 100% disabled veterans and eligible members of the Selected Reserves. Veteran Services is here to assist students with the processing of VA forms for educational benefits, certify enrollment and assist veteran students in the transition to campus life. Veterans Services is located in Bldg. 22 at the One Stop. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 360-596-5242 or 360-596-5325. Detailed information regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs education programs may be accessed through www.gibill.va.gov. Workforce Transitions Programs Workforce Transitions programs provide financial support to help connect stu- dents with a path into a high-demand, high wage career. These programs can support: -P rofessional technical training (SPSCC has over 30 degrees and certificates available) - Job skills training—specific skills needed to gain employment -P re-college skills (diploma, GED, basic skills or ESL) to prepare for career training Each program has different criteria and requirements, but SPSCC has tools and experts to help each student find funding that will put them solidly on the path to completion and employment. Programs include: -B asic Food Employment and Training (BFET) -O pportunity Grant Program -W orkFirst Program -W orker Retraining Program Find more information at spscc.edu/workforce or call 360-596-5252 22 I N S T R U C T I O N A L SUPPORT Study Abroad Programs South Puget Sound students have the unique opportunity of studying abroad at an international sister college, programs sponsored by the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad, Green River Community College programs and Short-term Faculty-led programs. Students are allowed to use their financial aid while participating in these programs and credit is posted on the student’s South Puget Sound Community College transcript. Contact the program coordinator at 360-596-5367 to schedule an appointment to explore your opportunities to Study Abroad while attending SPSCC. Short-term Faculty Led Programs Short-term Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs are programs designed by SPSCC faculty to support learning in their subject areas. The programs range from 2-6 weeks. Recent and current programs of this type are International Intercultural Studies (IIS 210): British Isles in Glasgow, Scotland and Cork, Ireland for 4 weeks, Winter Quarter in Dunedin, New Zealand for 4 weeks studying Anth&227 Pacific Island Cultures (5 SS and diversity credits) and in summer quarters a 2 week program in Osaka, Japan studying International Intercultural Studies (IIS 210): Life and Culture of Japan. For updated information about Shortterm Faculty-led programs in development please contact the International Education Program Coordinator/Study Abroad advisor at 360-596-5367. Sister College Programs Studying at a sister college is economical compared to most study abroad programs. It is geared for the independent student who can travel on his or her own and assimilate well into a different education system. Students pay Washington state tuition according to the number of credits taken. Travel and living expenses are paid directly by the student. South Puget Sound Community College has two international sister colleges: -E l Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Queretaro, Mexico offers intensive Spanish courses for the beginner, intermediate or advanced student and some courses taught in English. Semesters begin in January and August. Monthly homestay fees (which include three meals/day, laundry, and cleaning) cost approximately $400 a month, depending on the rate of exchange. - Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, New Zealand offers courses in business, the arts, natural and social sciences and technical programs such as automotive engineering, catering and architectural drafting. Semesters begin in February and July. For more information contact the Study Abroad Advisor or Dr. Patrick Chapman [email protected]. 23 Consortium Programs The Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA) offers the student an organized program and may be best for students with little or no travel experience. Students travel with a group of students from 17 community colleges in Washington State and a faculty coordinator. Visit our website at wcccsa.com for more information on these programs. WCCCSA Quarter-long programs are currently offered in London, England; Florence, Italy; Costa Rica; Berlin, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; and Ireland. Other quarter long study abroad programs include study in Australia/New Zealand every winter quarter and a Japan program offered every fall quarter through cooperation with Green River Community College. To study abroad on a WCCCSA or GRCC program a student should complete a minimum of 12 academic credits with a college cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, two recommendations (one from a faculty member) and a successful interview with the study abroad advisor. This can vary depending on the program. Running Start students can participate on study abroad programs and should see the Study Abroad Advisor for information. Abroad Transfer Articulation Agreements South Puget Sound Community College has developed articulation agreements in certain disciplines that allow SPSCC graduates to complete their Bachelor degrees in New Zealand or Ireland. Additional agreements in other disciplines and locations are currently being explored. Please inquire about these and further developments with the Study Abroad Advisor 360-596-5367 or Dr. Patrick Chapman at [email protected]. Art students who earn an AA degree may be eligible to transfer to Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand to complete a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree in 1-2 additional years of study, depending on their ability as demonstrated through a portfolio. Business Administration Students who earn an AAS degree in Business Administration may be eligible to transfer to Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand to complete a Bachelor of Applied Management degree in 1 additional year of study. Business Administration students who earn an AAS degree in Business Administration may be eligible to transfer to Cork Institute of Technology in Ireland to complete a bachelor of business degree with 2 additional years of study. Please note there are specific courses students must take to fulfill the articulation agreement with Cork IT. Anthropology students who earn an AA degree may be eligible to transfer to Otago University in New Zealand to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology degree with 2 additional years of study. Please note there are specific courses students must take to fulfil the articulation agreement with Otago University. - International tuition at the different institutions is normally competitive with in-state tuition at Washington public universities and in certain cases may be lower. -C ontact Dr. Patrick Chapman ([email protected]) for more information and to be directed to faculty advisers with the respective departments. 24 Credit for Alternative Learning We believe flexibility, innovation and experience-based learning are essential ingredients in the educational process, and are committed to providing a variety of alternatives to credit by classroom learning. The Credit for Alternative Learning Experience (CALE) program is designed to identify, articulate and evaluate college-level learning acquired in non-college settings. Credit toward the college’s degree programs may be awarded based on valid and reliable measurements of learning. For details, contact Enrollment Services by phone 360-596-5241 or email at [email protected] eTutoring The Western eTutoring Consortium provides free online tutoring in a range of subject areas to all currently enrolled SPSCC students. Go to spscc.edu/ students/learning for more information on this and other tutoring services. Library The library is central to your academic success. You will find us in Building 22, The Center for Student Success. Library staff are available to help students with all sorts of inquiries: where the best resources are located; how to cite a source and how to troubleshoot computer issues. For help with research, you can visit the library, call, email, or chat online. Librarians are now available 24/7 through our global network, and we offer an abundance of materials in electronic format so you can do your research from home. We have books, encyclopedias, journals, magazines, and newspa¬pers all in electronic format, and thousands of academic streaming videos you can watch from your home computer. In addition to books, we have DVDs, laptops, graphing calculators, and other equipment. The library also offers fully equipped group study rooms, and a wireless connection for mobile devices. Library Hours For current hours of operation visit spscc.edu/library or call call 360-596-5271 Visit spscc.edu/library; for 24/7 reference assistance or chat, click on the “Chat with a Librarian” icon. 25 Student Computing Center The Student Computing Center, located in Building 34, Rooms 102-105, offers all current students a place to complete academic assignments and research. The computer lab provides access to computers, printers, and current software applications, including those needed for CIS courses. Free drop-in tutoring is available for any computing-related questions. Call 360-596-5273 or visit spscc. edu/students/learning for more information and current hours. Learning Support Services- East: Math, Science, Accounting Learning Support Services- East is located on the first floor of Building 22, The Center for Student Success. LSS-East’s mission is to promote the success of SPSCC students by providing free walk-in tutoring support for all math, science, and accounting classes. It is a great place to do homework, study for a test, or meet with a study group. The experienced tutors at LSS-East are trained to help you understand the concepts and techniques that you need to succeed in your course, and offer encouragement as you work toward your academic goals. A variety of learning resources (including textbooks, reference books, calculators, microscope/slide sets, anatomical models and laptop computers) are available for student use within the center, with Student ID. Current hours of operation and course-specific tutoring schedules can be found at spscc.edu/students/learning. Call 360-596-5505 for more information. Learning Support Services- West: Writing, Language Learning Support Services-West is located in Building 22, Room 101. LSS-West offers free tutoring services for all SPSCC students in the subjects of writing and language. Students can make appointments with experienced tutors for feedback and support on any writing project for any class. Tutors offer help for all stages of the writing process, including brainstorming, developing ideas, writing a thesis statement, organizing an essay, and documenting research. Rather than simply fix errors or rewrite sentences for students, tutors help students understand grammar, academic writing conventions, and the writing process. Appointments are recommended. Call 360-596-5472 or come in to make an appointment, and visit spscc.edu/students/learning for more information and current hours. 26 eLearning at SPSCC South Puget Sound Community College uses technology to increase access and flexibility for students that have busy lives. The Canvas Learning Management System is a web-based platform that enables instructors at SPSCC to manage course materials and communicate with students. Canvas can function both as a complement to traditional face-to-face courses and as a site for fully -online learning. In Canvas, you can take surveys, quizzes, and tests; you can send and receive course mail, post messages to threaded discussions and chat rooms, and upload assignments and see feedback from your instructor. You can check your progress and grades at any time during the course. If your course is making use of Canvas, you can access it at: spscc. instructure.com. Keep in mind that the requirements of an online course are not significantly different than a traditional course. Once you log on to your online classroom, you will notice that it includes readings, exercises, videos, podcasts, discussion forums, written assignments, and group work. Like a traditional course, online courses have regularly scheduled beginning and ending dates, as well as deadlines for the completion of class assignments. You should expect to spend as much time in a hybrid or online course that you would spend in a face-to-face course. Plan to work on your course every day or so to make sure you don’t miss important requirements or fall behind your peers. You can access the SOS (Student Online Success) course before the beginning of each quarter through Canvas. Online courses are accessible once the instructor publishes the course. You can access tutorials at guides.instructure.com. If you have technical issues, please contact the Campus Helpdesk at: 360-596-5544, or [email protected]. A Few Things Every Student Should Know About eLearning 1. W hether you’re in a fully-online course, a hybrid, or a face-to-face course with online support, you’re entering a world you may not have been a part of before --the world of online learning. This method of drawing people together may not be like your previous educational experiences. It requires patience and adjustment in both gathering and transmitting information. As usual with technology, you should also expect that not everything will be perfect all the time. Keeping that in mind, South Puget Sound Community College provides support through our campus Help Desk. If you have any issues with Canvas, contact the Help Desk at 360-596-5544 or by email at [email protected]. For in-person help with Canvas, Panopto, or other issues related to hybrid or online learning, visit the eLearning department in the Center for Student Success. 2. Y ou’ll find that you’ll take a more active role in an online course than you might otherwise take in the “traditional” classroom setting, and the instructor may be more the “guide on the side,” facilitating discussions and directing the course, rather than the “sage on the stage,” giving information to students through lectures. You can access the SOS (Student Online Success) course 27 before the beginning of each quarter through Canvas. 3. A nother element of online learning that you’ll find to be different is the time factor. The fact that you are using technology that may be new for you adds to this time factor. Additionally, learning online is as time consuming as a face-to-face course. As a student, you should expect to spend a minimum of four hours per credit hour doing your work. 4. H ave a back-up plan to access your online course. You are responsible for completing the work in your online course(s), and should plan ahead to avoid problems with flash drives, computer crashes, computer lab availability, and software. Make sure you have a back-up plan in place before you begin your course(s). Planning for such an event now will save you the disappointment of a reduced grade for turning in late assignments, missed exams or discussion posts, etc. Also, keep in mind that just because you can access your classroom 24/7, this does not mean that instructors are available at all hours. You may have to wait until your instructor’s next office hours to receive a reply to a question. Plan accordingly and don’t wait until the last minute to ask important questions. 5. C omputers are available on campus, so while it is recommended, you don’t absolutely have to own one to participate in an online course. Computer Labs are available in Bldg. 34 for student use. There are also computers available for use in the Library, and netbooks may also be checked out in the Library as well. 6. E lectronic books and full text articles are accessible from your home com- puter through the college Library’s homepage, spscc.edu/library. For remote access to most of the library’s electronic resources, use your student email account. Librarians are available to help with your research by phone (360-596-5345), email ([email protected]), 24/7 live chat (via the homepage), or in person. Students should feel free to contact our librarians with any question. Photographs and Videotaping South Puget Sound Community College takes photographs and videotapes on campus throughout the year. These images often include students, employees, and guests in classrooms, computer labs, athletic events and other campus activities. South Puget Sound Community College reserves the right to use these photographs and videotapes as part of its educational, public interest, publicity and marketing efforts. Those who attend, visit, or work at South Puget Sound Community College do so with the understanding that these photographs and videotapes might include them and might be used in college publications, newspapers and other media. As a condition of attendance, visiting or working at the college you are consenting to the College’s use of such photographs or videos which may include your likeness, and waive any privacy interests you may have in such photographs or videos. 28 STUDENT PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES STUDENT LIFE The Office of Student Life at South Puget Sound Community College (Student Union Building) is the hub of student events and activities at the college. It is the point of origin for student government, activities, arts and entertainment. Student Life staff and students offer a valuable resource to any student interested in enriching life on campus. Additionally, the Office of Student Life provides services through the Diversity & Equity Center, Disability Support Services, Counseling, and Athletics. Student Senate Your Student Senate exists to give you a voice in the college’s decision- making and governing process. The student senate represents every student on campus with the goal of working toward providing the services and resources students need and want. The Senate wants to hear from you! Any contributions from students are welcome. Students’ concerns are what govern the actions of the Senate. Senate meetings are held bi-monthly during each quarter. All students are invited to attend these Senate meetings. If you would like a specific topic addressed at a Senate meeting, inform the Senator for Administrative Services, ext. 3102, the Student Body President, ext. 3114, or leave a message with Student Life at ext. 5306. Your topic will be considered for placement on the agenda for the next meeting. Requests must be received by 5 p.m., one week prior to the meeting to be considered for the agenda. Student Senate consists of: - ASB-SPSCC President – Ext. 3114 - Vice President of Administration & Finance – Ext. 3113 - Vice President of Clubs & Organizations – Ext. 3115 - Senator for Public Relations – Ext. 3103 - Senator for Administrative Affairs – Ext. 3102 - Senator for Diversity & Equity Affairs – Ext. 3104 - Senator for Legislative Affairs – Ext. 3105 Campus Activities Board The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student leadership team charged with the creation of a comprehensive events calendar to include cultural, educational, recreational, and social events for the students of South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC). Student leaders in these positions will develop, implement and assess a student programs calendar of events that directly align with the mission of the college Core Themes, guiding principles and values. For more information about Campus Activities, please contact Student Life at 360-596-5217 or 360-596-5306. 29 Sounds Newspaper Student editors, reporters, photographers and advertising representatives are provided with guidance and advice in all aspects of production by an experienced advisor. This bi-monthly publication provides students the opportunity to earn money while developing valuable journalism skills. For more information, contact Sounds at 360-596-3123. Volunteers There is always a need for volunteers to help produce and promote student-sponsored events and activities. Volunteers are also needed to serve on committees which set college policy or participate on faculty probationary review committees. Whether you are outgoing, enthusiastic and a born leader, or quiet and unsure about how you would like to get involved in college life, we will make it easy for you to participate in the extracurricular activities of South Puget Sound Community College. Just visit the Office of Student Life in the Student Union Building and a student will help you get involved. Clubs and Organizations Students with special interests outside of the classroom can find like-minded people in the selection of diverse clubs and organizations at South Puget Sound Community College. These clubs serve as opportunities for students to supplement classroom learning, while making friends and having fun. If there is not an established club already catering to your particular interest, we encourage you to form a club. If you need help finding a group that suits you, or if you have an interest in starting your own club, contact the Vice President of Clubs and Organizations at 360-754-7711, extension 3115. All campus clubs have an advisor to lend expertise and assistance in maintaining a club that services its members, while adhering to campus policies. Currently chartered clubs/organizations include: Anthropology Club Automotive Club Black Student Union International Student Association Pacifica Islander Club Tomodachi Club Veterans Club Nerd Club Native Student Alliance Nursing Club (SNAPS) The Writers Circle Teachers of Tomorrow Welding Club Medical Assisting Club Latinx Student Union Maker Club Christian Fellowship Club SISRA Club Dance Community 30 Intercollegiate Athletics South Puget Sound Community College Clippers are members of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). The NWAC has member colleges in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. The college offers intercollegiate programs in men’s soccer, women’s and men’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. Clipper Athletics believes it is important for our student-athletes to be successful in the classroom as well as on the court/field. Equity in Athletics Disclosure information for South Puget Sound Community College and other institutions can be found online at http://ope.ed.gov/athletics. Additional information regarding Clipper Athletics can be found online at spscc.edu/campus-life/athletics. Weight Room/Cardio Room: The weight and cardio rooms are located in the gymnasium. They are available for use by students, staff and faculty. The weight room has free weights and weight machines while the cardio room has treadmills, Ascent Trainers, Hybrid and Upright stationary bikes. Scheduled hours of operation are posted around campus and online at spscc.edu/ campus-life/recreation. If you have any questions about use of the facility please contact the Athletic Department at 360-596-5419. Soccer: Men’s soccer competes during the fall in the Western Region of the NWAC. Men’s Soccer home contests are played at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey, Wash. Volleyball: Women’s volleyball competes during the fall in the Western Region of the NWAC. Women’s volleyball home contests are played in the SPSCC Gymnasium (Building 31). Men’s Basketball: Men’s Basketball competes during the fall and winter in the Western Region of the NWAC. Men’s basketball home contests are held in the SPSCC Gymnasium (Building 31). Women’s Basketball: Women’s Basketball competes during the fall and winter in the Western Region of the NWAC. Women’s basketball home contests are held in the SPSCC Gymnasium (Building 31). 31 Percival Review The Percival Review is a student written, edited and produced literary arts magazine, published each spring. For more information contact percivalreview@ spscc.edu Your ASB Card When you enroll at South Puget Sound Community College, you automatically become a member of the Associated Student Body. ASB identification cards are available at no charge. These cards have many valuable uses: - Identification - Proof of your enrollment at South Puget Sound Community College -S tudent discounts or free admission to college events, including dances, movies, concerts, lectures, special events, and recreational events - Checking out materials at the college library - Free unrestricted travel on Intercity Transit - Free use of the recreation facilities at the Evergreen State College. You are eligible to receive an ASB card when you enroll. Cards are available at the Student Life desk in Bldg. 27, second floor. They must be updated each quarter with current validation stickers, which can be obtained from the One-Stop when you pay your tuition and fees. If you lose your card, contact Student Life to get a new one. There is a $10 fee for replacement. Student Union Building (Building 27) The Student Union houses the college bookstore, Office of Student Life, Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, Sounds newspaper office, Percival Review, meeting rooms, and work areas for staff members. The Commons is a comfortable multi-purpose room with tables and chairs, used by Campus Activities Board and other campus-based organizations for events, performances, dances, and much more. 32 CAMPUS SERVICES Percival Express The Percival Express cafeteria is located in the Student Union Building and offers a variety of foods to meet student needs. The Express offers sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, and grilled items as well as other grab and go style foods for students on the run. The Express is open daily from 9:30 to 1:00 and is closed during the summer quarter. The college bookstore has food options available in the summer. Percival Dining Room The Percival Dining Room is open to groups of eight or more by appointment. For reservations or information, call 360-596-5404. Meeting Rooms Meeting rooms are available at certain times for college and off-campus groups. Groups can schedule a room by contacting Event Services at 360-596-5333. Vending Machines Vending machines are located around the campus. They include soda, juice and snack machines. If you have problems with any machine, see the college bookstore for assistance. Child Care South Puget Sound Community College’s Early Learning Child Development Center, located in Building 20, was founded in 1989. The YMCA currently runs the year-round Early Learning Center providing care for children ages four weeks to six years (before and afterschool Kindergarten). Full-time, part-time, and pre-arranged drop-in care is available and flexible enough to accommodate most families needs. The children are also served breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, which all meet USDA nutrition guidelines. Center hours are weekdays; 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. You can contact the center at 360-596-5248 or 360-596-5660 for more information. 33 C AMPUS POLICIES & PROCEDURES Sexual Assault South Puget Sound Community College is committed to providing a learning environment free from all forms of abuse, assault, harassment, and coercive conduct. The college wants to send a clear message that sexual assault in any form will not be tolerated on this campus. The college seeks to protect the rights of all members of the college community and to foster respect and dignity. A student charged with sexual assault can be prosecuted under the Washington Criminal Code and under the college judicial system. Even if the criminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute, any member of the college community may be subject to disciplinary action. The judicial action includes the possibility of expulsion from the college. Please Refer to the Domestic & Relationship Violence webpage for definitions, resources, policies, and educational events/activities at spscc.edu/student-life/sexual-assault. What to do if you are sexually assaulted Get to a safe place immediately, especially if the assailant is nearby. Get medical attention immediately. The primary purposes of a medical examination is to check for physical injury, the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy and to aid in the police investigation and legal proceedings. Do not bathe or douche until you have a medical examination. Save your clothing; it is all right to change clothes. Save what you were wearing and place each item of clothing in a separate paper bag and save for the police. Your clothing could be used as evidence for prosecution. Report the incident to the police; however, if you decide not to notify the police, make sure to get medical attention and contact one of the victim support resources listed below. - South Puget Sound Community College Counselors 360-596-5306 - Safeplace (Rape Relief/Women’s Shelter Services) 24 hours 360-754-6300 - Crisis Clinic (24 hours) 360-586-2800 The Vice President for Student Services is responsible for changing the academic situation, after an alleged sexual assault, if so requested by the victim and if such changes are reasonably available. Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act The Federal Campus Sex Crimes act, enacted on October 28, 2000, went into effect October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information, provided by the state, concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a state to provide notice, as required under state law, of each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student. In the State of Washington (Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 9A.44.130) any adult or juvenile residing whether or not the person has a fixed residence, or who is a student, is employed, or carries on a vocation in this state who has 34 been found to have committed or has been convicted of any sex offense or kidnapping offense, or who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity under chapter 10.77 (RCW) of committing any sex offense or kidnapping offense, shall register with the county sheriff for the county of the person’s residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person’s school, or place of employment or vocation, or as otherwise specified in this section. Where a person required to register under this section is in custody of the state Department of Corrections, the state Department of Social and Health Services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or juvenile detention facility as a result of a sex offense or kidnapping offense, the person shall also register at the time of release from custody with an official designated by the agency that has jurisdiction over the person. In addition, any such adult or juvenile who is admitted to a public or private institution of higher education shall, within ten days of enrolling, or by the first business day after arriving at the institution, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff of the county of the person‘s residence of the person’s intent to attend the institution. The sheriff shall notify the institution’s department of public safety and shall provide the department with the person’s name; address; date and place of birth; place of employment; crime for which convicted; date and place of conviction; aliases used; social security number; photograph; and fingerprints. Information concerning registered sex offenders in Thurston County may be obtained by contacting the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia; by calling (360) 754-2894; or on the Web at http://www. thurstonsheriff.org, or http://ml.waspc.org. Pertinent website addresses for securing related information: http:/www.leg. wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=section§ion=9A.44.130 Sex Offender and Kidnapping Offender Responsibility RCW 9A.44.130 (1) requires any adult or juvenile who has committed or has been convicted of any sex offense or kidnapping offense and who is admitted to the college shall, within ten days of enrolling or by the first business day after arriving at the college, whichever is earlier, notify the Thurston County Sheriff of his/her intent to attend South Puget Sound Community College. In addition, the student must notify the Director of Campus Security of his/her intent to attend the college. Release of Sex Offender and Kidnapping Offender Information When local law enforcement officials provide the college with relevant and necessary information regarding the presence of a convicted sex offender, as defined in the statute (RCW 4.24.550), the college is authorized to release information, relevant to and necessary for counteracting the offender’s dangerousness. The release of information will be directly related to: (a) level of risk posed by the offender (Level I, Level II, and Level III); (b) locations where the offender is regularly found; and (c) n eeds of the affected college community members for information to enhance their individual and collective safety. 35 Notification of Title IV Student Complaint Process Higher Education Act (HEA) prohibits an institution of higher education from engaging in a “substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational program, its financial charges, or the employability of its graduates.” 20 U.S.C. § 1094(c)(3)(A). Further, each State must have “a process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable State laws.” 34 C.F.R. § 600.9. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains a process to investigate complaints of this nature brought by community and technical college students in the State of Washington. For more information, contact the SBCTC Student Services Office at 360-704-4315. Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy South Puget Sound Community College is committed to substance abuse prevention, education, and assistance. It is the college’s intent to provide a healthful, safe, and secure workplace and environment. The unlawful possession, use and/or distribution of alcohol, marijuana, and illegal drugs by students and employees on college grounds or at any college activity is prohibited. Any violation of these laws may result in prosecution by criminal authorities and are punishable by judgments including community service, fines, confiscation of property (real or personal) and/or prison sentences. The college will also impose sanctions consistent with local, state and federal laws, which may include completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program, expulsion from the college or termination of employment and referral to law enforcement for prosecution. The college recognizes dependency on alcohol and other drugs as an illness. Available resources include: - College Counselors 360-596-5306 - Crisis Clinic 360-586-2800 - Alcohol/Drug 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-562-1240 - Alcoholics Anonymous 360-352-7344 - Narcotics Anonymous 360-754-4433 Employees of the college needing assistance with drug or alcohol-related issues can contact the Washington State Employee Assistance Program at 360-753-3260 or 1-877-313-4455. Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products in College Facilities South Puget Sound Community College shall be a tobacco-free campus. No one shall use tobacco products (including cigarettes, tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, cigars, and electronic cigarettes) on any part of the college campus, with the exception that tobacco use is permitted inside privately-owned vehicles parked in the South Puget Sound Community College parking lots. Campus Security Officers observing or responding to reported violations of this policy will first inform the person of the policy and ask them to comply. If the person refuses to comply or is a repeat violator of the policy, campus security will refer them to the Vice President of Student Services (if they are a student), or to the appropriate supervisor or Human Resources (if they are an employee). Visitors refusing to comply may be asked to leave campus property. 36 Emergency Messages Messages will be delivered to students during class in cases of life- threatening emergencies. Messages about other medical emergencies are delivered between classes, if possible. Because of the size of the college, limited staff and the nature of student schedules, other requests to deliver messages cannot be accommodated. Requests to deliver emergency messages should be made to the Enrollment Services Office (360-596-5241) during the day and the Security Office (360-596-5299) during the evening hours. Parking Regulations South Puget Sound Community College no longer requires permits to park vehicles on campus. All vehicles must park in legal parking spaces (between the white lines) and/or designated spaces/areas. No parking on grassy areas, or along curbs and roadways. Vehicles parking illegally will be cited and/or impounded. Parking fines are $20 and $250 for disabled parking violations. Students will not be able to register for subsequent quarters until all fines have been paid. Motorcycles and bicycles must park in areas designated for that purpose. At no time shall a bicycle be parked in a building, near a building exit, railing, a light pole, or in a path/walkway. There are a limited number of parking spaces on campus, and the college cannot furnish unlimited parking spaces for all vehicles. Therefore, you are encouraged to find an alternative mode of transportation, such as riding the bus, riding a bike (there are bike lockers and personal lockers available on campus), walking, or carpooling. It will reduce your parking-related anxieties, save you money, and it’s good for the environment. Intercity Transit: As a South Puget Sound Community College student, you can ride Intercity Transit buses for free - anytime, anywhere on all local routes. Just show the driver your valid Associated Student Body card. Carpool: Carpool parking is available Monday-Thursday; Fall, Winter & Spring quarters (6 a.m. to 11 a.m.) in Lot G. There must be two or more adults in the vehicle. Passengers must originate off campus. Student Rights and Responsibilities Creating and nurturing an atmosphere of learning and respect should be the goal of every member of the South Puget Sound college community. Maintaining that environment means attending to the rights and responsibilities of yourself and other people. The college expects students to conduct themselves as responsible members of the college community. Students are expected to comply with rules and regulations of the college, observe the laws of the state and nation, maintain high standards of integrity and honesty, respect the rights of other college citizens and not disrupt legitimate college affairs. A written code of students’ rights and responsibilities outlines the import- ant ways in which each member of the college community can work toward fostering the free, creative and spirited educational environment to which the students, faculty, and staff of the college are committed. 37 Copies of the code are available from the Vice President for Student Services, the Dean of Student Life and on the website spscc.edu/students. Notification of rights regarding your Educational Records Under the guidelines of the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students have certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights are: THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND REVIEW YOUR EDUCATIONAL RECORDS WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE DAY THE COLLEGE RECEIVES A REQUEST FOR ACCESS. You must submit a written request to the registrar [or appropriate official] that specifically identifies the record(s) you wish to inspect. THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THE AMENDMENT OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS IF YOU BELIEVE THEY ARE INACCURATE OR MISLEADING. You may write the College official responsible for the record, provided you clearly identify the part of the record you want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College must notify you of that decision in writing. THE RIGHT TO CONSENT TO DISCLOSURES OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN YOUR EDUCATION RECORDS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT FERPA AUTHORIZES DISCLOSURE WITHOUT CONSENT, SUCH AS WITH DIRECTORY INFORMATION. The College may disclose the following directory information: name, address, email address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, extracurricular activities, dates of attendance, degrees, awards, most recent institution attended, veteran status, and for athletic team members, height and weight. Directory information is provided to representatives of the Department of Defense for recruiting purposes as required by 32CFR216, also known as the Solomon Amendment. If you do not wish for the College to release your directory information, complete the “Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information” form available in Enrollment Services. You must submit this form each quarter in order to prevent disclosure. Be aware that asking to withhold directory information may prevent other colleges and employers from receiving information that might be used to your advantage. NON-DIRECTORY INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED TO SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICIALS WHO HAVE LEGITIMATE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE STUDENT RECORD. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. THE RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONCERNING ALLEGED FAILURES BY THE COLLEGE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 2202-4605 38 Student Identification Number Your social security number is confidential and, under a federal law called the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act, the college will protect it from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. Furthermore, section 28B.10 of the Revised Code of Washington states, “Institutions of higher education shall not use the social security number of any student, staff, or faculty for identification except for the purposes of employment, financial aid, research, assessment, accountability, transcripts, or as otherwise required by state or federal law”. Therefore, in compliance with state/federal requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the purposes of state and federal financial aid, Hope/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic transcripts, or accountability research. Prior to enrollment, the college will assign a unique, confidential student identification number to be used for most college transactions. There are some instances in which a student will be asked to provide a social security number. They could include: 1. Financial aid, including loan deferments from other colleges or universities. 2. Hope Scholarship and Lifelong Learning (tuition tax credits). 3. Financial aid-related verifications through National Student Clearinghouse. 4. Workforce or unemployment data matching purposes. 5. Official transcripts for identification of official records. 6. Other legitimate uses authorized under state law. Taxpayer Identification Information The college is required to ask for your taxpayer identification number (usually your Social Security Number) in order to provide the IRS and student certain tax information. This information will help determine whether you or the person who can claim you as a dependent may take advantage of the available tax credits. As outlined in the federal tax code, if you fail to furnish you correct SSN you are subject to a penalty of $50 unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Academic Standards Policy It is the intent of the college to offer programs of study in which students can succeed. Every attempt is made, through testing, counseling and advising, to guide each student into a program of study that is appropriate to his or her level of ability and interest. Standards are enforced to ensure satisfactory academic progress. The Academic Standards Policy of South Puget Sound Community College is explained in the college catalog. Students who have been dismissed must sit out a minimum of one quarter and must also appeal their dismissal. The college provides appeal workshops to assist you with the appeal process. You will need to write an appeal letter to the Academic Standards Committee and create an academic plan with a College Counselor. These two documents must be on file in the Enrollment Services Office by the date stated in the dismissal letter. The Academic Standards Committee will review the Academic Plan and the Appeal Letter and will notify you by mail of their decision. The Academic Standards Committee meets once each quarter. Academic policy specifics can be found in the college catalog. 39 Attendance While South Puget Sound Community College students are given a great deal of autonomy in conducting their education, students are expected to attend all classes for which they enroll. Non-attendance can result in a student being withdrawn from the class. Each instructor will outline his or her individual attendance policy in the course syllabus. Consideration is given when absences are due to emergencies, illness, and other unavoidable causes, but these arrangements cannot be made unless the student communicates with the instructor. If you choose to withdraw from a class, do not assume your instructor will drop you for non-attendance. Complete all appropriate withdrawal forms. Academic Grievances The process for academic grievances is outlined in section 132X-60-080 Student complaints of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The student code may be found at spscc.edu/current-students. A hard copy may also be picked up from the Office of Student Life or the Vice President for Student Services office. Non-discrimination Policy and Discrimination Complaint/Grievance Procedures South Puget Sound Community College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, marital status, religion, disability, or on any other unlawful basis. The College is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment, on any of these unlawful bases and any associated retaliatory behavior. All employees and students must be allowed to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination. Any person who believes that s/he has been discriminated against may pursue an institutional complaint and/or may pursue other remedies provided by law. Procedures for filing discrimination complaints on the basis of disability discrimination or denial of accommodations are addressed separately by the SPSCC Procedures and Appeals Process for Accommodating Students with Disabilities and Disability Discrimination Complaints. Those procedures may be found online at new.spscc.edu/policy. Procedures for filing all other discrimination complaints may be found online at spscc.edu/policy. The Chief Human Resources Officer (Chief “HRO”) is the designated employee responsible for the College’s compliance with anti-discrimination laws and investigations of discrimination complaints. Contact information for the Chief HRO is: 360-596-5361, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia, Washington 98512. 40 Statement on Academic Honesty Students at South Puget Sound Community College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors because academic dishonesty disrupts the learning process and threatens the educational environment for all students. As members of the college community we all benefit from an open, honest educational environment, and, therefore, we all bear a responsibility to encourage and promote academic honesty. Forms of Academic Dishonesty Plagiarism Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s words, ideas or data as one’s own. When a student submits work that includes the words, ideas or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references. Verbatim statements also need to be enclosed in quotation marks. In academically honest writing or speaking, the student will acknowledge the source whenever: - Another person’s actual words are quoted. -A nother person’s idea, opinion or theory is used, even if it is completely paraphrased in the student’s own words. -F acts, statistics, or other illustrative materials are borrowed — unless the information is common knowledge. Cheating Cheating is an act of deception by which a student misrepresents that he or she has mastered information on an academic exercise which in fact has not been mastered. Examples include: -C opying from another student’s test or assignment or allowing another student to copy from a test or assignment. - Collaborating during a test with any other person without instructor permission. -U sing the course textbook or other course materials during a test without instructor permission. -U sing prepared materials during a test (e.g., notes, formula lists) without instructor permission. -S tealing, buying, or otherwise obtaining all or part of a test before it is administered. - Selling or giving away all or part of an unadministered test, including answers. -B ribing someone to obtain an unadministered test or information about the test. - Taking a test for someone else or permitting someone to take a test for you. 41 Fabrication Fabrication is the intentional use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive. Examples include: -S ubmitting as the student’s own work any academic exercise (e.g., written work, lab work, computer work, art work, etc.) prepared totally or in part by another. (The typing of student paper by another person is permissible, but all corrections and rephrasing must be the student’s own.) - Inventing data or source information for research or other academic exercises. - Citing of information not taken from the source indicated. - Listing sources in a bibliography not actually used in the academic exercise. Grade Tampering Grade tampering involves changing, altering, or being an accessory to the changing and/or altering of a grade in a grade book, on a test, on an assignment, on a change of grade form, or on any other official academic record. The consequences for engaging in any form of academic dishonesty vary based on circumstances. Students who engage in such activities may be dismissed from the college as outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. For more information regarding academic honesty on campus, see the following: -C ode of Student Rights and Responsibilities available in the Vice President for Student Services Office (Building 25), Office of Student Life (Building 27) and on the website spscc.edu/students. - Your instructor - Division Deans Information in this section adapted from the University of Delaware and Tacoma Community College. Student right-to-know completion and graduation rates In accordance with federal regulations, South Puget Sound Community College reports completion and graduation rates for a designated group of students who enter the college. This report may be obtained by contacting any Student Services office or through the college’s web site. 42 NEED TO KNOW ONLINE LEARNING TIPS A few things every student should know about eLearning 1. Whether you’re in a fully-online course, a hybrid, or a face-to-face course with online support, you’re entering a world you may not have been a part of before—the world of online learning. This method of drawing people together may not be like your previous educational experiences. It requires patience and adjustment in both gathering and transmitting information. As usual with technology, you should also expect that not everything will be perfect all the time. Keeping that in mind, South Puget Sound Community College provides support through our campus Help Desk. If you have any issues with Canvas, contact the Help Desk at 360-596-5544. 2. You’ll find that you’ll take a more active role in an online course than you might otherwise take in the “traditional” classroom setting, and the instructor may be more the “guide on the side,” facilitating discussions and directing the course, rather than the “sage on the stage,” giving information to students through lectures. Don’t wait for instructors to contact you – get into your classroom during Week Zero and read the important documents and announcements. If you are in a hybrid class, don’t wait until the first faceto-face meeting to access your online classroom. 3. Another element of online learning that you’ll find to be different is the time factor. The fact that you are using technology that may be new for you adds to this time factor. Additionally, learning online is at least as time consuming as a face-to-face course. As a student, you should expect to spend a minimum of four hours per credit hour doing your work. 4. Have a back-up plan: You are responsible for completing the work in your online course(s), and should plan ahead to avoid problems with flash drives, computer crashes, computer lab availability, and software. Make sure you have a back-up plan in place before you begin your course(s). Planning for such an event now will save you the disappointment of a reduced grade for turning in late assignments, missed exams or discussion posts, etc. Also, keep in mind that just because you can access your classroom 24/7, this does not mean that instructors are available at all hours. You may have to wait until your instructor’s next office hours to receive a reply to a question. Plan accordingly and don’t wait until the last minute to ask important questions. 5. Computers are available on campus, so while it is recommended, you don’t absolutely have to own one to participate in an online course. Computer Labs are available in Bldg. 34 for student use. There are also computers available for use in the Library, and iPads or netbooks may also be checked out there. 43 6. Electronic books and full text articles are accessible from your home computer through the college Library’s homepage, www.spscc.edu/library. For remote access to most of the library’s electronic resources, use your student ID number. Librarians are available to help with your research by phone (360-596-5345), email ([email protected]), 24/7 live chat (via the homepage), or in person. Students should feel free to contact our librarians with any question. 7. Verification of enrollment: if you need to demonstrate that you are enrolled in an online course for WorkFirst, or in order to pick up your financial aid balance check, you will need to log on to your course and print out the Attendance Verification Form that you will find (probably in the Week Zero folder). If there is no Attendance Verification Form, you may substitute the list of courses you’re enrolled in (the “home” page of your account). As well as the “home” page you will need a copy of a completed assignment OR a dialogue from a discussion board OR email correspondence with your instructor. Remember: success requires hard work, motivation, and effort. If you log in to your class regularly, participate in class discussions, submit all materials on time, and master the content materials, you have the potential to excel in your online classes. It takes a great deal of hard work on your part, but the satisfaction is also great. 44 SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIORS CHECKLIST What You Can Do To Improve Your Chances for Success In College 1. Identify your educational goals and your strengths and weaknesses. 2. C onsider your goals and the amount of time you have available for classes and studying. 3. Avoid taking your hardest classes in your first quarter. 4. Take preparatory classes if you haven’t been in school for a while. 5. Identify the campus resources which can help you build on your strengths and overcome your weaknesses. 6. Purchase books and materials before classes begin. 7. Build a study plan, including when and how much you’ll need to study to meet your goals. Ask your instructor if you’re not sure. 8. Go to every class, be on time, and stay until it’s over. 9. S it near the front and keep your mind actively on the topic of the course. 10. T ake accurate notes regularly and identify question areas. Review your notes daily, even if only for a few minutes. Conduct weekly reviews of about an hour per subject, even if you do not have an exam. 11. A ctively develop questions about course content to clarify your understanding. 12. P articipate in class discussions to increase your own understanding of con- cepts and to raise questions of importance to you. 13. S tudy alone in a quiet area, then with a study partner, going over key points, clarifying areas of question or misunderstanding, discussing points that might come up on exams. 14. B uild a study plan for tests. Avoid marathon study sessions. Take a study break every hour. 15. D on’t miss quizzes or tests. If for some reason you can’t attend, call your instructor before the exam. 16. Hand in assignments on time. 17. Be neat and legible in your assignments. 18. A sk instructors for help when you have trouble understanding information. 19. M eet with your assigned advisor each quarter to discuss your educational needs and goals. 20. K eep your educational information and other college materials together (catalog, program planning guide, class schedule, transcripts) and bring them with you to your advising appointments. 21. Assume responsibility for understanding and planning your education. 22. If you have a question, ask! 45 ACADEMIC DIVISIONS Applied Technology: 360-596-5245 or 360-596-5576 Automotive, Computer Aided Drafting, Welding, FEST, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, CIS, Building Information Modeling, Computer Networking Humanities/Communication: 360-596-5595 Art, Communication Studies, English, Humanities, International/Intercultural Studies, International Education, Music, Philosophy, Pre-college English & Reading, Theatre and World Languages. Natural and Applied Sciences: 360-596-5295 Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth Science, Geology, Mathematics, Oceanography, Physics, Nursing, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, PE Social Sciences/Business: 360-596-5256 Accounting, Anthropology, Business, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Parent/Early Childhood Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Business Administration, Paralegal and Accounting 46 13,14,15 Grounds & Maintenance Buildings 16 Automotive, Welding & Central Services 20 Family Education Center / Child Care 21 Center for the Arts 22 Center for Student Success / Library 23 Applied Technology / Social Sciences 25 Administration 26 Lecture Hall 27 Culinary Arts Center / Student Union 28 Under Renovation 29 Potting Shed 30 Greenhouses 31 Gymnasium 32 Natural Sciences 33 Developmental Education Center 34 Technical Education Center / Dental Clinic 35 Natural Sciences BUILDINGS GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS CAMPUS MAP 47 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR Fall Quarter 2016 Kick-off Week........................................................................................... Sept. 12-16 First Day of Instruction................................................................................Sept. 19 Student Advising Day (no DAY classes) ................................................Nov. 2 Veterans Day (no classes) ..........................................................................Nov. 11 Thanksgiving (no classes) ............................................................... Nov. 24-25 Last Day of Instruction.................................................................................. Dec. 2 Final Examination Days (day/night) ..................................................Dec. 5-9 Quarter Break................................................... Students: Dec. 12 – Jan. 2 Faculty: Dec. 13 – Jan. 2 Winter Quarter 2017 First Day of Instruction....................................................................................Jan. 3 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes).................................................Jan. 16 President’s Day (no classes)....................................................................Feb. 20 Student Advising Day (no DAY classes) ...............................................Feb. 14 Last Day of Instruction.............................................................................. March 17 Final Examination Days................................................................... March 20-24 Quarter Break.......................................................Students: March 27 – 31 Faculty: March 28 – 31 Spring Quarter 2017 First Day of Instruction .................................................................................April 3 Student Advising Day (no DAY classes)................................................May 16 Memorial Day (no classes)........................................................................ May 29 Last Day of Instruction................................................................................ June 13 Final Examination Days ..................................................................... June 14-20 Graduation...................................................................................................... June 16 Quarter Break.........................................................Students: June 21 – 30 Faculty: June 21 – 30 Summer Quarter 2017 First Day of Instruction....................................................................................July 3 Independence Day (no classes)................................................................July 4 Last Day of Instruction................................................................................Aug. 24 Final Examination Days..............................................................................Aug. 24 Quarter Break................................................Students: Aug. 28 - Sept. 15 Faculty: Aug. 28 - Sept. 8 48 GET CONNECTED Like us at facebook.com/SPSCC Follow us at twitter.com/SPSCC Subscribe to our videos at youtube.com/SPSCC Follow us at instagram.com/SPSCC 49 50 The skills you need for the life you want South Puget Sound Community College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, religion, disability, or on any other unlawful basis. The College is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment, on any of these unlawful bases and any associated retaliatory behavior. All employees and students must be allowed to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination. OCR 07/16 nk 2,515 The printing of this handbook was made possible with Service & Activities Fees.
