ACADEMIC STANDARDS PRESENTATIONSpokane Community College

WHY AM I HERE?

To assist in your academic success Prevent you from progressing to Academic Probation

Status (A2) and beyond Help you keep your financial aid Connect you with resources on campus and in the

community to help you be successful in your educational pursuits

Empower you to take responsibility for own success and education

HOW CAN I BE MORE PROACTIVE NEXT QUARTER? Registration begins February 11th for Spring quarter, 2013 Tuition for Spring quarter, 2013 is due by March 7th Obtain Books in Campus Bookstore, Building 6 (Lair) Obtain your parking permit, Building 50 (cashier’s office) If a class/program is not right for you, get in to see a

counselor ASAP 1st day of class is April 1st

April 1st is the last day to add/drop a class yourself online (schedule changes after the first day require a counselor and instructor’s signature, April 2rd-5th)

Create educational plan for program

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T DO BETTER NEXT QUARTER, CAN I LOSE MY FINANCIAL AID?

If you do not meet these requirements, you may be at risk for losing your financial aid:

Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or better in all coursework

Complete at least 67% of attempted credits If you are pursuing a degree, financial aid assumes you will take

no longer than125% of the time required to obtain that degree The following grades are considered no credits earned by

financial aid: Z, W, I repeated and 0.0 courses Actions that cause issues with financial aid include: repeatedly

changing programs, no longer attending and dropping without adding classes

BEING SUCCESSFUL IN ONLINE CLASSES First, decide if online classes are right for you, visit the

ANGEL website and take the quiz to determine if you are a good candidate for online learning

Attend an eLearning orientation session on campus to learn how to use the ANGEL system

Or complete an online class orientation session through ANGEL

eLearning helpdesk: submit a help request either online or by calling the number provided

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Provides equal access and reasonable accommodations to students, must self-identify and access sources yourself

Also provides services for deaf and hard of hearing students

You are eligible if: you are considered a person with a disability under the law, you have identified yourself to a disability support service provider, and you have provided current documentation regarding your disability

VETERANS ONE STOP

Located in the Student Success and Career Services office in the Lair

Veteran friendly contacts are located in every building on campus, flyers posted on entry doors

Linda Wilson is the Program Coordinator and Veteran Certifying Official

HELP! I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO! Talk to a counselor ASAP to discuss career/academic planning Attend a career planning workshop Contact Career Services to schedule an appointment to

complete a career assessment Career Services provides resume building assistance,

interview skills, cover letter templates, connects you with Job Club/support groups for students seeking work, and conducts assessments

Career Services provides you with online resources to access information about job information such as job descriptions, employment conditions and current job outlook by location

DID YOU KNOW???

We have a Bigfoot childcare facility on campus We have our own Student Health Center, it’s a walk-in clinic

with limited health care services, most services provided at no cost to students

We provide free mental health counseling services to students, their significant others, and their families

We provide services for multicultural students in our Multicultural Student Services Office: focus on advocacy, activities, clubs, counseling, assistance with completion of Tribal forms, and multicultural resources

We have our own food bank on campus that you can access 3 times per quarter

You can buy a bus pass on campus for a reduced rate of $29 per month at the cashier’s office in building 50

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

We provide tutoring services free of charge to our students

Each quarter we offer a variety of free Student Success Workshops

Examples include: time management, self-esteem building, test anxiety, learning strategies and procrastination

FINANCIAL RESOURCES FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid CCS Foundation scholarship Opportunity Grant Worker Retraining Grant SAFE Grant Basic Food Employment and Training BFET Tuition Installment Payment Plan TIPP Workfirst Workforce Investment Act Americorps Veteran’s educational services Passport for Foster youth promise scholarship Funding is available through federal, state, SCC

institutional grants, loans, and scholarships Go to Career and Employment Services at SCC

CHANGE OF INFO

Update your address/email or you will miss important changes/updates happening at the college! At registration island in building 15 or online

Has your legal name changed? Submit changes to financial aid and admissions, or you will not get your award

Check your email frequently, this is the means of communication used by the college to distribute important information

Keep all important emails/mail in a folder for documentation

GET CONNECTED

We offer a wide range of student-run clubs at SCC (over 40), aimed at promoting the educational, cultural, social, and recreational interests both in the academic and non-academic arenas

Examples of clubs: Collegiate DECA, Culinary Club, Student Parents Together, Disability Awareness League and Veterans Club

You can even start your own club! Intramural sports Campus events such as craft fairs and guest speakers, contact the

Student Activities Office for upcoming events Join Student Government, meetings every Tuesday at 3pm in the Lair Volunteering opportunities Looks great on resume and college applications while enriching your

overall college experience

RETENTION RATE STATISTICS FOR 1ST-TIME STUDENTS ENROLLED FROM FALL 2010-FALL 2011

54% of full-time students returned, 41% of part-time students returned

26% of full-time, first-time students graduated within normal time for program, 16% transferred out

Remember, SCC provides many resources to increase your chances for success – be part of the 54%, by giving 100%!

COMPLETE SURVEY

Complete survey by clicking the link below, make sure you enter your name and Student ID so we can verify that you completed the workshop

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VFR2WVD