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www.santarosa.edu Santa Rosa Junior College 2006 -2007 Catalog 41 College Community In addition to texts, the store carries a wide selection of school and o ce supplies. The Bookstores Art and Engineering sections carry a comprehensive line of products at discounted prices. The Bookstore also carries sundries, snacks, gifts, clothing, a wide selection of calculators, software at discounted educational pricing, among other items. In all areas of the Bookstore there is a commitment to provide quality and convenience. During the school year the normal refund policy of two days applies to all merchandise except electronics, software, Schedule of Classes, study aids or sale items; which are nonreturnable. TEXTBOOK BUYBACKS To provide the largest number of used texts possible, the Bookstore will buy back textbooks. More money will be given if the book is used the following semester. TEXTBOOK REFUND POLICY At the beginning of every semester (fall and spring) a student will have two weeks from the rst day of classes to return any textbook purchased that semester for a full refund, provided they have the current semester receipt and the book is in the same condition as when purchased. The closing date for full refunds is posted in the store every semester. During the school year the normal refund policy of two days applies. LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION The Bookstore is located in Pioneer Hall on the Santa Rosa Campus and next to the Cafeteria on the Petaluma Campus. The Bookstore Web page has a map: www.santarosa.edu/bookstore. Santa Rosa Campus normal operating hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am -7:00 pm, Friday 7:45 am 3:45 pm. Petaluma Campus normal operating hours: Monday Thursday: 9:00 am 7:00 pm, Friday: 9:30 am 3:45 pm. CONTACT US BY MAIL, PHONE, OR FAX Santa Rosa Campus Bookstore: Phone (707) 527-4321, Fax 524-1827; 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Petaluma Campus Bookstore: Phone (707) 778-3902, Fax 778-3992; 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., Petaluma, CA 94954 E-mail: bookstore@santarosa.edu CalWORKs The CalWORKs Program at the College serves students who are referred from the Sonoma County Human Services Department, Employment and Training Division, SonomaWORKS Program. Eligible students receive TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or welfare). Students receive specialized counseling services provided by SRJC CalWORKs counselors, as well as support with books and supplies while attending college. In addition, funds are available to cover the costs of child care and transportation while students are attending classes and working. The program also serves Cal-Learn students and Marin CalWORKs students attending SRJC. CalWORKs students are eligible for Cal- WORKs Study, a program that provides paid on-the-job training opportunities at both on- and o -campus job sites. In addition, an employment program provides assistance with job development and placement for CalWORKs students who are completing their educational programs at the College. Both of these employment programs assist students in building career ladders toward family self-su ciency. Students who are in CalWORKs or who are receiving welfare and are interested in the CalWORKs program, can be referred to the CalWORKs office for an informational appointment. Contact the SRJC CalWORKs staff at 527- 4766. For information about welfare reform or CalWORKS and how they impact students, contact Jamey Ransford, SRJC CalWORKs Director at 527-4766, email jransford@santarosa.edu or visit the Web site at: www.santarosa.edu/calworks. The department is located in the Bech Temporaries, Room 2465, near Armory Drive and Elliott Ave. Visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Campus Tours The Student A airs O ce o ers free Campus Tours throughout the year except for on College holidays. Tours are provided Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. During the Summer Session (June through mid-August) tours are only available Mondays through Thursdays. Reservations are required for all tours and should be made at least one week in advance, but preferably sooner. To make a reservation, contact the Tour Coordinator by calling (707) 527-4424 or by e-mailing tours@santarosa.edu. Be sure to include your phone number, how many people you will bring, and the date and time you would like to have the tour. Career and Employment Services Career Planning is an integral part of the education process. The Career and Employment Department, which includes the Career Center, Student Employment, and Job Placement, offer services and resources for students, alumni, faculty, and community members to foster career development, academic planning and assistance with job search and job placement. Each spring the department hosts a Spring Career Fair. The Career and Employment Center also sponsors seminars and workshops on resume writing, various career elds, and other job-related topics CAREER CENTER The Career Center assists students in choosing a major, making career decisions, developing individual educational plans to meet career goals, and preparation for employment. The Career Center has books, journals, occupational les, videos, newspaper clippings, directories, handouts, and career guidance software with descriptions for a wide variety of occupations. There is also a computer lab with Internet access. Appointments are not necessary, except for career counseling. The following services and resources are available at the Career Center: 1 . Individual career counseling. 2 . Career interest and assessment testing. 3 . Computer lab, which includes computerized career assessment (DISCOVER and EUREKA); information on: occupations, nancial aid, scholarships, college majors, school information, and access to the Internet and word processing for career-related activities. 4 . Extensive library containing how-to books on resume writing and job search as well as journals and periodicals containing local and national employment and occupational outlook trends. 5 . Handouts on resume writing, job search, interviewing, and more.

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