Page 37 of Antelope Valley College 2005-2006 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

35 Application forms are available at the Child Development Center. Counseling Center 722-6338 (Title 5, Section 51018) Counselors and Student Services staff members are available to: Assist students in self-understanding and self-acceptance (value clarification, 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. CSUB (661) 952-5000 California State University, Bakers-field has a wide variety of academic programs offered on the Antelope Valley College campus. These include certifi cate, baccalaureate, graduate and teaching credential programs that are offered as complete programs. Current baccalaureate offerings include Communications, Economics, English Environmental Resources Management, Liberal Studies (Elementary Education), Psychology and Sociology. Certificate programs include Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Masters programs include Educational Curric-ulum and Instruction, Educational Administration and Special Education. Students may receive academic advising and student services at the CSUB Antelope Valley campus office. Disabled Student Services Program (DSS) 722-6360 TDD 722-6362 The Disabled Student Services Program provides special services to students with physical, communication, learning and psychological disabilities which limit 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 counsel-ing, equipment loan, interpreters, readers, notetakers and others. Interpreters for the deaf are available upon request at the DSS office. An adaptive physical education class (PE 101) 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. A student educational contract is designed for each student. The DSS Program maintains working relationships with the Department of Rehabilitation, private rehabilitation agencies, local high schools and other community organizations. Services are also provided to students with temporary disabilities. English as a Second Language Counseling Services 722-6300 For persons whose native language is not English, Antelope Valley College offers classes in English as a Second Language (ESL). Students who wish to study ESL may obtain assistance by contacting the Counseling Center. For assistance in Spanish, call 722-6504. The Counseling Center can assist students with information regarding ESL assessment, academic and career planning, and program services. Appointments with the ESL counselor may be scheduled by calling or coming into the Counseling Center. Servicios de Conseje a-Ingl s como Segunda Lengua Para las personas cuya lengua materna no es el Ingl s, Antelope Valley College ofrece clases en el estudio del Ingl s como Segunda Lengua (ESL). Los estudiantes que deseen estudiar ESL pueden obtener ayuda llamando al Centro de Consejeria. Para ayuda en Espa ol, llame al 722-6504. El Centro de Consejeria le proporcionara informaci n acerca de la evaluaci n de ESL, planeamiento academico y profesional, y otros servicios. Puede obtener una cita con el consejero de ESL llamando o acudiendo al Centro de Consejeria. Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) 722-6363 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a California Community College program to assist low-income, educationally disadvantaged, students who want to attend college. The Antelope Valley College EOPS program receives State and District funds to recruit, enroll and support these students that may not otherwise seek higher education. EOPS provides: priority registration, special orientation to college, counseling, books, grants, enrichment courses, career and transfer assistance as well as appropriate referral to additional services as needed. Our professional, para-professional and student staff members are genuinely concerned with the academic success and personal development of each student in the program. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) EOPS-eligible students who are TANF participants with at least one child under the age of 14 and single head-of-household may also be eligible to receive additional grants and services. Apply for these popular programs as early as possible prior to the beginning of the fall or spring semesters due to limited http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Campus Services

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