PUBLISHED BY SRJC STUDENT SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT S HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY FALL 2013 SRJC WELCOMES HIGH SCHOOL CONCURRENT STUDENTS FOR SPRING 2014 TAKE CLASSES AT SRJC FOR FREE! High school concurrent students may now attend SRJC without paying any fees except for parking and an $18 Student Health Services fee. Santa Rosa Junior College is offering 130 classes in the late afternoon with start times from 3:00 to 6:00 pm that might be convenient for high school students who want to concurrently enroll at the College. High school students enroll for a variety of reasons, including the need to make up units needed for high school, seeking advanced work in areas of their passion (such as music, art, or computer studies), and getting a head start in college by taking orientation, career, and student success classes. Afternoon classes being offered that have been popular with students in the past include: American Sign Language (ASL 1 and 2), basic biology skills (Bio 100), College Skills (such as pre-algebra), College Survival (COUN 53), dance (including Hip Hop), College Writing (ENGL 100, ENGL 1A), American History (HIST 17.2 and 21), various levels of Math, and Psychology (PSYCH 1A). An electronic copy of the afternoon schedule will be sent to counselors when it is finalized. Counselors are encouraged to help students plan now to prepare their paperwork for spring enrollment. High school students will be able to register for spring classes on December 16. Concurrent Enrollment Program Request Forms are due to the SRJC Admissions and Records office no later than noon on Friday, December 13 in order to be processed prior to spring registration. For more information about concurrent enrollment at SRJC while still in high school, see your high school counselor or go to https://www.santarosa.edu/app/admissions/concurrent-enrollment.shtml. There are lots of reasons to attend a community college like SRJC. Check out this article from the California Community Colleges Chancellor s Office to find out more: http://home.cccapply.org/colleges/why-attend www.santarosa.edu 1
DOYLE SCHOLARSHIP The SRJC Scholarship Programs will offer Doyle Scholarship applications for the 2014-15 year starting on January 3, 2014. Upcoming high school graduates from the class of 2014 with a 3.0 unweighted GPA will be able to submit an application between January 3 and March 14, 2014. The Doyle Scholarship award is for the 2014-15 academic year at SRJC. Applications will be available on the SRJC Scholarship Office website. Criteria: High School graduate, Class of 2014 Qualifiying unweighted GPA = 3.0 7 semesters, high school counselor verification required Must verify graduation from high school and maintain a minimum final unweighted GPA of 3.0 upon graduation (final high school transcripts required). Will enroll full-time at SRJC for Fall 2014 Awards may be deferred to Spring 2015 Students or parents should contact the SRJC Scholarship Office, 527-4740, or visit the website at www.santarosa.edu/scholarship for more information. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION CLUB Disability Resources is a department at Santa Rosa Junior College that provides services and accommodations for students with disabilities. The department also offers many specialized courses in academic skills development, assistive technology and adapted physical education. Graduating high school seniors who have a verifiable disability may be eligible to receive services through SRJC s Disability Resources Department (typically students receiving special education services in high school are eligible for Disability Resources services). Each spring Disability Resources provides eligible high school seniors with transition services through an outreach program called Transition Club. At Transition Club students learn about accessing accommodations, participate in a brief college orientation, take English and Math placement tests with extended time, and gain access to EARLY fall registration. Transition Club takes place on both the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses. For more information please call 707-527-4278 (Santa Rosa) or 707-778-2491 (Petaluma) or visit the department s home page at: www.santarosa.edu/drd-hst. Specialized courses in academic skills development, assistive technology and adapted physical education... www.santarosa.edu 2
C2C COLLEGE TO CAREER PROGRAM Designed to help students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism obtain employment... The College to Career Program is designed to help students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism obtain employment in the community in the career area of their choice. C2C is a three-year program culminating in competitive paid employment in Sonoma County for participating students. Serving three groups of 20 students annually (60 students total), C2C is designed to meet the unique needs of students who are challenged with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in postsecondary education and the workforce. C2C is one of five such programs in the State of California and is a cooperative program with the California Department of Rehabilitation. Information Night in March 2014: this session will provide potential students, parents, and support providers with more information about the C2C Program, including expectations, courses, appropriate candidates and a Q&A session with current students and staff. Contact the program to get on our distribution list for more information coming in Spring! Contact: Lindsay Eigenauer leigenauer@santarosa.edu 707-522-2661 www.santarosa.edu/c2c C2C students studying in the Career Center. CHECK US OUT: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/C2CSRJC www.santarosa.edu 3
MAJOR/CERTIFICATE COMPLETION AT SRJC PETALUMA CAMPUS ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014 GENERAL EDUCATION PATTERNS: SRJC GE - Option A: For Associate of Arts or Associate of Science General Education Requirements SRJC GE - Option B: For California State University (CSU) Breadth Requirements & Associates SRJC GE - Option C: For Transfer Pattern for CSU or University of California Systems & Associates CERTIFICATES: Child Development: Associate Teacher Certificate Fire Investigation Fitness, Nutrition & Health Certificate/Major Veterinary Technology Certificate (one course done at Animal Care Center, Rohnert Park) Water Utility Operations Computer Studies: IT Support Certificate (one class online) Computer Studies: Cisco Certification Training in CCNA AA/AS DEGREES: Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) (one class online: AJ 54A) Art Art History Business Administration Business Administration for Transfer Communications Studies for Transfer AA Degree (SPCH 3A will be offered spring 2014) Economics Fire Technology Humanities Humanities and Fine Arts Liberal Studies (Teacher Preparation) Natural Sciences Psychology Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) Social and Behavioral Sciences Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) Note: Please see a counselor to help you develop an educational plan based on your academic goals. www.santarosa.edu 4
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - CAREER TRACK Consider a career as a Pharmacy Technician! Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to provide health care services and medications to patients. Duties may include, but are not limited to, compounding medicinal drugs, preparing and labeling medicines, filling bottles and capsules with the correct quantity of medicine, issuing medicines to customers, stocking and taking inventory of prescription and over the counter medications, maintaining patients medication profiles on computerized or written records or forms, filling orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, and preparing insurance claim forms. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The SRJC Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students to be registered pharmacy technicians and for employment in a variety of pharmacy settings. The program is 25 units in three semesters, beginning Summer 2014. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded the Pharmacy Technician certificate and are qualified to apply to the California State Board of Pharmacy for registration as a pharmacy technician. Graduates of the certificate program are also encouraged to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. While not currently a state requirement for employment, many employers provide increased compensation to pharmacy technicians once they become nationally certified. For the clinical component, Pharmacy 154 A/B, a background check and two drug screenings are required. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue an AA/AS degree while building priority prior to the summer start. Must have a GED or be a high school graduate by the time the student applies to the California State Board of Pharmacy for licensure. More information Website: http://online.santarosa.edu/presentation/page/?28999 Director of the Pharmacy Technology Program: Diana Rangaves, PharmD, RPh drangaves@santarosa.edu GATEWAY TO COLLEGE: AN EXTRAORDINARY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY TO RE-ENGAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The mission of Gateway to College (GtC) is to engage students who are behind in high school credit or have dropped out of high school, to complete their high school diploma in a dual-credit program that fosters the development of the holistic student. GtC is a national program established in Portland, Oregon in 2003. Since then, the Gateway to College National Network has grown to 43 programs, and SRJC was recently awarded start-up funding for the first site to open in the North Bay. SRJC s Gateway to College collaborative program is made possible through the partnership with Petaluma City Schools, as well as surrounding K12 districts and community based organizations. Ongoing funding is provided via Average Daily Attendance (ADA) through the California K12 system, allowing students to participate free of costs including: tuition, books, and other required fees. The Gateway to College Program at SRJC is nearly halfway through the inaugural semester serving two cohorts of concurrently enrolled high school/college students. The faculty and staff have implemented culturally relevant, evidence-based strategies to build community and develop scholarly identity. High program standards combined with high levels of student motivation, have already helped students make dramatic increases in attendance and significant decreases in high risk behaviors. At this time, applications are being accepted for admission to the Spring 2014 semester. Prospective students must meet the following eligibility requirements: 16-20 years of age 8th grade or above reading and writing level Deficient in high school credit (at least 15 credits behind) or never completed high school diploma before they stopped-out of high school Resident of California (any school district) Gateway to College informational sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd and 17th at 6:00 PM, Petaluma Campus, Doyle Hall, room 229. Interested students, families, and community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and receive application materials. Please contact Vanessa Luna Shannon, Director at Gateway@santarosa.edu or 707-778-3630 for more information. www.santarosa.edu 5
PUENTE PROJECT AT SRJC Santa Rosa Junior College s Puente Project (Spanish for bridge ) is a national award-winning program that has helped prepare thousands of students for success in university studies. The Puente Project s mission is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. If your goal is to transfer to a 4-year university, then this is the program for you. Puente is a year-long learning community of English 100 and Counseling 10 in the fall, and English 1A and Counseling 80 in the spring. In addition to acquiring the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in college, you will learn more about SRJC, higher education, and the transfer process. Puentistas benefit by working with Puente alumni-mentors, who have successfully completed the Puente Program, and by working with a professional mentor from our community. In addition, we have numerous events throughout the year to build community and visit fouryear colleges. If you re interested in joining this highly interactive and prestigious learning community, please contact Liz Giron at lgiron@santarosa.edu on the Santa Rosa Campus or Geoff Navarro at gnavarro@santarosa.edu on the Petaluma Campus for more information. COLLEGE PREVIEW EVENTS Students interested in attending SRJC after high school should plan now to attend one of two College Preview events planned for spring. College Preview Day is an opportunity to visit SRJC, find out about the programs and services offered, and take a tour of our beautiful campuses. College Preview Days are scheduled at the Petaluma Campus on Saturday, February 22, 2014 and at the Santa Rosa Campus on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The events start at 10:00 a.m. Mark your calendars now to save the date! DAY UNDER THE OAKS 2014 This open house and community education fair extends throughout the Santa Rosa Campus and features the SRJC s many academic, cultural and student life offerings. More than 140 booths offer food, hands-on activities, displays, demonstrations, shows and fun for the community and helpful information for our future students. Save the date of Sunday, May 4, 2013 to attend Day Under the Oaks 2014. www.santarosa.edu 6
STEPS TO SRJC FOLLOW THE STEPS TO SUCCESS AT SRJC Did you know there are some specific steps students can take to be successful at SRJC? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Apply for Admission Apply online on the Santa Rosa Junior College web site at www.santarosa.edu. Click on Apply Now for access to the online admissions application. Assessment and Placement Testing is required to enroll in English, Math and Chemistry. For a current schedule and to make an appointment online, go to www.santarosa.edu/assessment. Orientation Learn about the wide range of support services that SRJC provides. For a current schedule, go to www.santarosa.edu/app/orientation. Counseling Counselors can help students to identify their educational path. For more information about Counseling services, go to www.santarosa.edu/counseling Register for Classes Register for classes online at www.santarosa.edu Access Student Support Services The college offers students outstanding instructors, tutoring, financial aid, scholarships, and other free services that specifically support them as they pursue higher education. It s as simple as 1, 2, 3 6! Encourage your students to take the Steps to Success today, at SRJC! APPLY FOR ADMISSION SOLICITAR LA ADMISIÓN www.santarosa.edu/app/getting-started/ STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SERVICIOS DE APOYO PARA ESTUDIANTES www.santarosa.edu/for_students/student-services. REGISTRATION REGISTRO DE CLASES www.santarosa.edu/portal COUNSELING CONSEJERÍA www.santarosa.edu/counseling ORIENTATION ORIENTACIÓN www.santarosa.edu/app/orientation ASSESSMENT EVALUACIÓN Y COLOCACIÓN www.santarosa.edu/assessment COUNSELING 270 CLASSES Nothing can prepare students for success at SRJC better than taking a Counseling 270 (Introduction to College) class during the spring or summer. Counseling 270 will provide an introduction to SRJC that includes programs, services, policies, degrees, certificates, transfer requirements, and even insights about the culture of attending college. Enrollment in Counseling 270 gives students strategies needed for academic success, as well as the opportunity to create an academic plan with a Counselor. Students who are first-time college students will also gain a higher registration priority status for fall registration if the class is completed before early July. Go to www.santarosa.edu and click on Schedules & Catalog to find the online Schedule of Classes for a complete listing of Counseling 270 classes offered. There are only a few sections offered in the spring semester, with a much more substantial number of sections offered during the summer session. www.santarosa.edu 7
November 2013 Monday, November 11..... Veterans Day Holiday (SCJCD* closed) Thursday, November 21.... HS Counselor Seminar Series Transfer November 28-December 1... Thanksgiving Day Holidays (SCJCD closed) December 2013 Friday, December 13....... Concurrent Enrollment Program Request Forms due December 14-20......... SRJC Final Exams Week Monday, December 16..... High school concurrent enrollment registration begins Monday, December 16..... Open Registration for Spring 2014 begins December 25-January 1.... Winter Closure (SCJCD closed) January 2014 Wednesday, January 1..... 2014-15 FAFSA forms available online Monday, January 6........ In-person registration for Spring 2014 begins Monday, January 13....... Spring 2014 classes begin Thursday, January 16...... HS Counselor Seminar Financial Aid Monday, January 20....... Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (SCJCD closed) Thursday, January 30...... Spring 2014 On-Site Coordinators Meeting February 2014 Friday, February 7........ Small Schools Event Santa Rosa Campus Thursday, February 20..... HS Counselor Seminar OpenCCC/HS Concurrent Enrollment Saturday, February 22...... College Preview Day Petaluma Campus March 2014 Saturday, March 1........ SRJC Financial Aid priority filing deadline for the 2014-15 academic year Saturday, March 1........ College Preview Day Santa Rosa Campus Friday, March 7.......... High School Counselor Conference Thursday, March 13....... Doyle Scholarship applications due March 17-23............ SRJC Spring Break (SCJCD* closed) April 2014 Wednesday, April 2....... EOPS Career Night Thursday, April 17........ HS Counselor Seminar Counseling 270 Saturday, April 26........ M.E.Ch.A. Youth Conference May 2014 Sunday, May 4.......... Day Under the Oaks Saturday, May 24......... SRJC Commencement *SCJCD Sonoma County Junior College District Making Tracks to SRJC is published twice a year by SRJC s Student Services Michelle Poggi, Editor mbooherpoggi@santarosa.edu Mike Garcia, Graphic Designer www.santarosa.edu 9