Page 35 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Campus Services 33 Admissions and Records Ext. 233/235 The admissions office has many functions. It is responsible for application for admission, permanent records, transcript requests, student academic petitions, and a segment of the registration procedure. The Admissions and Records Office hours are 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Basic Skills Programs Antelope Valley College is committed to insuring that all students pursuing a substantial curriculum are well grounded in the basic skills, particularly reading and writing. To that end, the College has instituted comprehensive assessment procedures and developed special programs of instruction in basic skills. The core of the basic skills program consists of LRN SKLS 90R4, Developmental Learn- ing Skills; ENGL 50AR4, Basic Composition; ENGL 50BR4, Intermediate Composition; ENGL 51AR2, Inter- mediate Reading; and ENGL 51BR2, Critical Reading and Study Skills. In recognition of the vital role of basic skills mastery in a successful education experience, the College will advise students to pursue such instruction when indicated by a thorough assessment of basic skills. Bookstore Ext. 270 The Marauder Bookstore is operated as a service to the students of the college. The responsibility for its operations under the direction of the Director of Auxiliary Services. A joint committee of administrators, faculty, and students serves as an advisory committee to the director to make recommendations concerning the operation of the bookstore. The bookstore is located in the Student Center. Career Center Ext. 237 The Career Center, located in the Student Services Center, houses a complete stockpile of educational and occupational information. The EUREKA system, a California based computerized career information system, can provide information about job descriptions, work environments, outlook, salary ranges, and typical preparation for a large variety of occupations in the State. Other resources which provide specific information about hundreds of careers are published brochures, reference books, view cards and transfer information. Counseling Center Ext. 265 Counselors and Student Services staff members are available to: Assist students in self-understanding and self-acceptance (value clarifi- cation, understanding abilities, interests, and limitations). Assist students in their consideration of life goals by relating interests, skills, abilities, and values to careers, the world of work, and the nature and purpose of higher education, Assist students in developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives (alternative courses of action, alternative career considerations, and selection of courses). Assist students in developing decision making skills. Provide accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, resources, and programs. Make referrals to other institutional or community support services. Assist students in evaluation or reevaluation of progress toward established goals and educational plans. Students are encouraged to schedule an individual appointment with a counselor to make most efficient use of the services outlined above. Disabled Student Services Program Ext. 239 TDD 722-2391 The Disabled Student Services Program provides special services to students with physical, communication, learning, and psychological disabilities which handicap them educationally or vocationally. The program promotes the concept of equal educational opportunity for the disabled through integration into regular college classes and activities. Special support services are provided as needed, and may include registration assistance, academic and career coun- seling, equipment loan, interpreters, readers, tutors, notetakers, and others. Interpreters for the deaf are available upon request at the DSS office. An adaptive physical education class (PE 1R4) offers students an individualized exercise program, including swimming and weight training. A complete program with support services is also available for students with learning disabilities. This program focuses on student strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, math, and study skills. An individual educational plan is designed for each student. The DSS Program maintains working relationships with the Department of Rehabilitation, private rehabilitation agencies, and other community organi- zations. Services are also provided to students with temporary disabilities. Extended Opportunity Program and Services Ext. 260 The Extended Opportunity Program and Services Office receives State and District funding to help low income students who cannot afford the increasingly high cost of acquiring a higher education, and those who have the ability to succeed in college but require extra help in certain academic areas. The staff consists of professional, paraprofessional, and student assistant workers who are genuinely concerned with the academic success and personal development of each student in the program. The EOPS Office provides supportive service programs to maximize the chances for a student to achieve hisher own educational or vocational objectives. In order to receive immediate con- sideration for both financial aid and supportive assistance from the EOPS Program, applications should be turned in at least three weeks prior to the beginning

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