WELCOME TO THE
EOPS STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Spring 2014
Mt. San Jacinto College
EOPS New and Continuing Student Orientation
Spring 2014
History of EOPS
The program was established by the Legislature in 1969
through SB 164, Alquist (Chapter 1579, Statutes of
1969).
It was created to enable students affected by language,
social, and economic handicaps to achieve their
educational objective and goals; including, but not
limited to, obtaining job skills, occupational certificates,
or associate degrees, and transferring to four-year
institutions. All 113 community colleges offer EOPS
services..
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EOPS SERVICES & BENEFITS
“Over and Above”
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Counseling and Educational Planning
Priority Registration
Book Service – $200.00 for Spring 2014
SGA Sticker
Parking Permits
Career and Personal Assessments
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Three Counseling Contacts
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Three appointments that are set up by the student
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Appointments are to be 3-4 weeks apart.
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Counseling appointments are for:
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Discussing career issues that will help you develop your
goals.
Discussing personal issues that interfere with your goals.
Developing educational plans that will fulfill your goals.
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WALK-IN SESSIONS
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Everyday the counselor will have a 1.5 hours
of walk-in times per day.
Walk-in advising is for quick questions, make
request, crisis situation for emotional help.
Walk-in advising is not for making contact,
review education plan, re-write the education
plan or discuss career decision
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Priority Registration
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EOPS/CARE students have the opportunity for priority
registration.
You need to register during your Priority Date, or by the
end of that week (if you have holds…)
Students in the EOPS/CARE program register before
general registration begins for Fall and Spring semesters.
You should never have a difficult time selecting classes
unless you procrastinate.
Due to California Budget Crisis, the college is offering
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Less and less classes, and classes close up quickly, so priority
registration is even more important.
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Book Voucher
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EOPS provides book vouchers to qualified students
to assist with the purchase of one or more of their
required text books.
You can purchase required text books ONLY!
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Book Voucher will be available January 21, 2014.
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No supplemental books , Nursing uniforms, Art/lab/ or
any other types of supplies
Go to EOPS Office to pick up your Spring 2014 schedule
and take that to the Bookstore to purchase your book
Last day to pick up your book voucher is February
28, 2014
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Book Voucher (continued)
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In order to get use your voucher for Spring 2014:
 Enrolled in 12 units (if you are on a waiting list, that does
not count).
 Be in DSPS and have a current stress test form in your
files, that indicates minimum # of units to take.
 Have a waiver of 12 units completed (the director and/or a
counselor will decided if you need one).
 Until you show proof of 12 units, you will be unable to get
your books, parking permit, or SGA sticker.
 The last day to request parking permit and SGA sticker will
be February 13th.
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How to get your SGA & Parking:
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You need to pay for the TRANSPORTATION
fee ($6.00) before requesting your SGA and
Parking.
After orientation you must order your SGA
and parking on-line. You must order these
before 2:00pm on the day of the orientation.
Or the following day before 2:00pm if your
orientation ends after 2:00pm.
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To Order SGA & Parking Permit
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After orientation you must order your SGA and parking
You must order these before 2:00pm on the day of the
orientation or the following day before 2:00pm if your
orientation ends after 2:00pm.
Go to MyMSJC.EDU
Log into your account
Click on request SGA and Parking Permit
Select Spring 2014
Fall 2008
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SGA and Parking (continued)
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After 5 business days, you will receive your
parking permit in the mail; you can go to the
cashier, Bookstore, or cafeteria to pick up the
SGA sticker.
Last day to request SGA and Parking is
February 13, 2014 or you will have to pay out
of pocket after that date.
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Students who may be on EOPS
Probation
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If you have one “no-show” without informing the EOPS office
Did not bring your Education Plan to your Counseling Contact
Dropping a class without a counselor approval (If you are
unable to speak with the counselor in person, please email the
counselor or leave a voice mail message on her phone.
Not using “Priority Registration” on the date provided to you
by EOPS. Please take care of any holds immediately.
Changes in your name, address, phone without informing
EOPS is grounds for probation.
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Students can be dismissed from
EOPS if...
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If you have 2 “no-shows” for your counseling
contact appointments per semester.
Have not declared a major or academic goal by
the end of your second semester in
EOPS/CARE
Registering for classes that is not within your
academic goal, educational plan, or prior
approval by the EOPS/CARE counselor.
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Questions?
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Go over Handouts
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Syllabus
Signature Page
Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC)
Quiz
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EOPS Staff
Dr. Ketmani Kouanchao- Director
Heather Tibbitts – MVC Counselor
Mary Montano- Clerical Assistant
Cindy Manzanilla- CARE Coordinator
Juan Mata- EOPS/CARE Technician
Pamala M. James – SJC Counselor
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Contact Dates for Spring 14
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January 21 – March 7th – Contact #1
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February 24th – May 2nd – Contact #2
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March 31st – May 29th – Contact #3 and #4
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