WELCOME TO “TRANSFER SUCCESS AHEAD” LACC CUBS
The Los Angeles City College
Ambassadors seek to inform other
LACC students, about the many
academic and scholarship
opportunities available at
Los Angeles City College.
WELCOME TO “TRANSFER SUCCESS AHEAD” LACC CUBS
Scholar [from Princeton.edu]
o Character - A learned person; someone
who by long study has gained mastery in
one or more disciplines
o Character - A learner: someone who
learns from teachers or takes up
knowledge or beliefs
o A student who holds a scholarship
LACC CUBS – LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIA
o LACC Office of Student Life Ambassadors
o LACC Associated Student Organization
o Federal GEAR-UP High School Tutor Program
o CO-OP Educational Programs
o Ralph Bunche Scholars Program
o Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society
of the Two-Year Colleges
Los Angeles City College Ambassadors
LACC Ambassadors are volunteer
students from the Office of Student
Life. Under the supervision of Earic
Peters, Associate Dean of Student
Life, the LACC Ambassadors provide
services and activities for students.
LACC Ambassador meetings are every
Friday
at
Noon
at
the
Resource Center, 2nd Floor.
Learning
Los Angeles City College Ambassadors
LACC Ambassador Events:
o Poker Night
o Hollywood Rock the Mic
o Getty Villa School Trip
o And this Transfer Success
Scholarship panel which you are
sitting in right now
o Many more!
Looking to enrich your volunteering
services on campus? Care about
student life? Love to lead or support
events with a team atmosphere?
Then consider joining the LACC
Ambassadors.
To join the LACC Ambassadors,
you can pick up/submit a LACC
Ambassadors application
from the Office of Student Life,
2nd Floor, Learning Resource Center.
Los Angeles City College Associated Students Organization (ASO)
The A.S.O. promotes campus life and diversity through goal oriented leadership
activities.
Some recent campus events:
o Welcome Days
o November 3rd Education Town hall Meeting
o Halloween Madness Feast
o Fall Club Rush 2009 – 26 clubs
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/services/aso/
Student government officers attend senate meetings, and committee meetings, which follow
parliamentary procedure. If you are appointed as a student government officer, you will be taught
Parliamentary Procedure, among other things. There are also out of town leadership trips involved.
California Community College Student Affairs Association Leadership Conference – Sacramento
Student Senate of California Community Colleges General Assembly – San Francisco
Applications for ASO student government positions are available at the Learning Resource Center’s front
desk.
Los Angeles City College Gear-Up Outreach Program
Gear-Up is a federally funded program created to help high school students succeed in
subject areas so that they can move on to 4 year universities.
Gear-Up tutors come Los Angeles City College and other community colleges,
specializing in the fields of: English, Math, Arts, and Sciences. This is a paid tutoring
job.
Example of Gear-Up Tutor Events:
o Shadow Days
o Career Exploration Day
o College Roadtrip
(Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz)
Interested in this rewarding tutoring experience? Turn in your resume to the Financial Aid
office. You must have one 200 series level Math completed, English 101 completed, and at
least a 3.0 G.P.A.
Los Angeles City College Cooperative Work Experience Education
The Coop-Ed mission strengthens student learning with on the job learning
opportunities, providing meaningful internships to students of all majors.
Two types of Cooperative Work Experience Education
1. Specific
2. General
Specific Internships include, but not limited to:
NBC Universal, Paramount, Sony, Warner Brothers
Coop-Ed Students apply for internships for various
majors.
General Cooperative Work Experience Education:
Leadership class – Learning Leadership models and
gaining credit for Leadership Experience
For more information, contact Devon Werble at the Cooperative Work
Experience Education office. werbledm@lacitycollege.edu
Los Angeles City College Ralph Bunche Scholars Program
The Ralph Bunche Scholars Program is designed for motivated and talented LACC
transfer students who want to transfer to a 4 year school. Finishing the program will
enable them to be more competitive when they are planning to transfer to a 4 year
school.
o Honors section classes
o Special attention and collaboration from
professors
o Transfer Alliance Program – Priority
Consideration for admissions to UCLA’s
college of letters and sciences, UCI, UCR,
UCSC, Occidental College, Chapman
University, and La Sierra University
o Information sessions with Columbia
University School of General Studies
o And many more!
Dr. Danielle Muller, Program Director
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/services/honorsprogram/index.html
Phi Theta Kappa Int’l Honor Society, LACC Beta Pi Kappa Chapter
Phi Theta Kappa is the most prestigious and
recognized Honors Society in the Two-Year College
System.
In order to be considered eligible:
oYou must be enrolled at LACC
Phi Theta Kappa members receive a certificate and pin
upon induction into the society. They also have their Phi
Theta Kappa membership included in their transcript.
Members can also browse through a list of Phi Theta Kappa
transfer scholarships. Select Universities apply.
coursework that may be applied to an associate
Once in the honors society, members can choose to
participate in Chapter Activities or to run as Honors
Society Chapter Officers. Members may also be
nominated at the Regional State level
(Nevada/California), as well as International Level.
Los Angeles City College where presently enrolled
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society State/Int’l events:
o Regional Honors Institute/State Debates
o Regional Leadership Convention – San Diego
o Spring Regional Convention & Regional Awards
o International Conference – Disneyworld, Florida
o You must have completed at least 12 hours of
degree (part-time students may be eligible)
o You must have a grade point average of 3.5
o You must receive an invitation to membership from
o You must adhere to the moral standards of the
society
Website: http://laccptk.com/
E-mail: laccptk@yahoo.com
Print out an application from the website and
turn it in to:
Dr. Danielle Muller, Chapter Advisor
3rd floor, English Department, Jefferson Hall
LACC CUBS – UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
o UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships (C.C.C.P.)
o UCLA C.C.C.P. Scholars Club
o S.I.T.E.(Summer Intensive Transfer Experience)
o S.T.P.
(Summer Transfer Program)
o S.T.O.M.P.(Student Transfer Opportunity and Mentor Program)
o USC SCholars Club
o UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship
o The Celia J. Peeler Award
o Vassar College – Exploring Transfer
LACC CUBS – UCLA C.C.C.P. Scholars Club
UCLA Center for Community College
Partnerships (C.C.C.P.)
The
Center
for
Community
College
Partnerships is a partnership between UCLA
and California community colleges, particularly
those with large underrepresented student
populations.
Transfer students are the core of UCLA CCCP’s
outreach to state and youth in California. 40%
of graduating classes at UCLA are transfer
students. Philosophy of UCLA CCCP Scholars
transfer programs is that you are coming into
a “Bruin family”.
“LACC Cubs having fun at UCLA SITE ’09”
LACC CUBS – UCLA C.C.C.P. Summer Intensive Transfer Experience
UCLA C.C.C.P. – Summer Intensive
Transfer Experience (S.I.T.E.)
S.I.T.E. is a FREE 5-day summer residential program
at UCLA. If accepted, you will spend a week living at
UCLA, developing strong academic skills, meeting
people who can assist you through the process, and
learning the skills required for an effective transfer
experience. S.I.T.E. participants also are paired up
UCLA peer mentors (former S.I.T.E. participants and
UCLA transfer students) who also act as S.I.T.E. group
facilitators.
http://www.aap.ucla.edu/cccp/site.html
S.I.T.E. Applications are released around Mid-Spring.
Call the department often to find out when
applications are released. Deadline for applications is
usually around the first week of June. Warning: Do
not wait until then. Good luck Cubs!
“LACC Cubs are assigned within a group of
several CC transfers during UCLA S.I.T.E.
- making the experience truly diverse!”
LACC CUBS – UCLA Admissions S.T.O.M.P. Annual Student Conference
UCLA Admissions – Student Transfer
and Opportunity Mentor Program
Annual Transfer Conference
STOMP Annual Transfer Conference is an all day event
program at UCLA. The UCLA Student Transfer
Opportunity and Mentor Program (STOMP), along with
Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools
(UARS) is convinced that the best way to aid
Community College students interested in transferring
to UCLA is to empower them by providing key
information that will make their Community College
experience productive, thus making them more
competitive for admissions to the UC system,
particularly UCLA. Attendees to the Transfer Conference
include low income, first generation, and non-traditional
students.
http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/stompconference/default.htm
Check with the LACC Transfer Center (AD 109) for more info!
LACC CUBS – USC Jack Kent Cooke Foundation SCholars Club
USC Jack Kent Cooke SCholars Club
The USC SCholars Club is designed to assist
exceptional community college students (Trade Tech,
ELAC, LACC) in transferring to selective colleges and
universities.
Ideal candidates for the USC SCholars Club will meet
the following selection criteria:
o Student has completed at least one semester of courses
o Student maintains full-time enrollment (enrolled in
approximately 4 courses per semester)
o Student has minimal withdrawals (Ws) on their
academic record
o Student’s course selection fulfills IGETC requirements or
is enrolled in transferable courses
SCholars Applications are in the Spring – Stay tuned.
http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/SCholars/club.html
Check with the LACC Transfer Center (AD 109) for
more info!
LACC CUBS – USC Jack Kent Cooke Foundation SCholars Club
USC Jack Kent Cooke SCholars Club
Once admitted to the
USC SCholars Club, you
will have the
opportunity to have a
delicious, savory
USC JCKF SCholars
Club Breakfast at USC.
In Picture: Transfer Center’s
Ms. Armstrong-Turner, Ms.
Love, USC Alumna Dr. Muller,
with the 2009 LACC -USC
SCholars Club.
Fight ON Cubs!
LACC CUBS – UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program
UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program
The Starting Point Mentorship Program provides
community college students with UC Berkeley
student mentors.
The program is designed to encourage underserved students and welcomes all to explore their
academic potential and prepare for transfer to UC
Berkeley and the UC System.
Mentors
provide
mentees
with
motivation,
information, and access to resources. They also
meet regularly throughout the semester to discuss
goals, services, opportunities, and resources.
UCB SPMP Application
deadline currently
unavailable.
Sign up for our e-mail
list! We will inform you
as soon as we get the
latest news from UCB
Admissions!
LACC CUBS – UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program
UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program
Here is an example of a pairing between a UC Berkeley Starting
Point Mentor and UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentee:
Jane
o Non-Traditional Student
o UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentor, Double Major in Social Work
and English
o Transferred from Pasadena City College, Fall 2008
Carmela
o Non-Traditional Student
o UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentee, Prospective Major in Cognitive
Science, Minor in Education
o Currently Attending Los Angeles City College and expected
transfer to UC Berkeley - Fall 2011
Method of constant communication:
Phone and e-mail at least once every two weeks
The Celia J. Peeler Award
is presented annually to a
community college student
who enrolls at UC
Berkeley following
participation in the Starting
Point Mentorship Program.
This award is not merit or
need based. UCB goal is to
reward a student with a
personal vision of assistance
to others and to help him or
her achieve that vision.
LACC CUBS – VASSAR COLLEGE EXPLORING TRANSFER PROGRAM
VASSAR COLLEGE EXPLORING TRANSFER PROGRAM
For over twenty years, the Exploring Transfer (ET) program at Vassar College has
successfully introduced community college students to the possibilities of transfer to a
wide range of four-year colleges and universities.
Exploring Transfer is designed to provide an introduction to the intensive study of the
liberal arts to community college students who are pursuing associate degrees or
certificates in vocational, liberal arts, or science programs.
Exploring Transfer Community College Students live in one of Vassar’s residence
halls where they are encouraged by program counselors to promote intellectual
sharing and to provide mutual academic and personal support.
Each student receives a scholarship that covers completely their summer tuition,
room, board, books, and all other supplies.
Qualifications: 1st generation in college, underrepresented students
Strong background qualifies, regardless of Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
http://www.eter.vassar.edu
Contact: Hector Plotquin, LACC Math Department, 3rd Floor Jefferson Hall
LACC CUBS – SCHOLARSHIPS & QUESTION AND ANSWER PANEL
o LACC Foundation
o Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship
o LACC Q & A Panel with Faculty, Staff, and Students
o Giveaway Raffles
o Pizza Time!
o End of Transfer Success Scholarship Workshop
LACC FOUNDATION
Be aware that Spring LACC Foundation Scholarships are
coming!
Each year, the Los Angeles City College Foundation
provides students with scholarships to allow them to
continue to excel in their educational careers.
The scholarships vary in their fields, the amount and the
requirements to apply for them. However, they are all
provided by the generosity of independent
donors, LACC alumni and the campus community.
To view the current list of available scholarships, visit:
http://www.laccfoundation.org/applyforscholarships.html
All inquires on available department scholarships should be
addressed with the department chair or the designated
representative.
Research scholarships now. Look at the instructions. Practice
filling one out. E-mail LACCSCHOLARAWARE@gmail.com for
tips!
In Picture: A small, but notable
group of spring 2009 LACC
Foundation scholarship
recipients!
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
The Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation’s
Undergraduate Transfer
Scholarship honors
excellence by supporting
outstanding community college
students with financial need to
transfer to and complete their
bachelor’s degrees at the
nation’s top four-year colleges
and universities.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides up to
$30,000 per year to each of approximately 50
deserving students selected annually, making it the
largest private scholarship for two-year and community
college transfer students in the country.
To be eligible for the program, students must be
nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty
Representative at their two-year institution. Students
cannot apply directly to the Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation. The application deadline is typically
February 1. CCs set earlier deadlines for receiving
applications to select their nominees.
LACC’s Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative
Professor Rozenkopf, Humanities Department, Da Vinci
Hall, 3rd Floor.
Please read:
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transferscholarships/ before contacting Professor Rozenkopf
African American Heritage Committee Scholarships
The African American Heritage Committee Scholarships is put together by faculty and
African-American faculty and staff at Los Angeles City College.
Scholarships vary and every year the AAHC gets bigger.
Prospective Candidates:
Exceptional in academics and in their goals and what the careers they want to pursue
Majors of AAHC scholarship recipients:
Business, Music, Cinema, Art, Chemistry, Administration of Justice
Students are both Non-traditional, Traditional students
Scholarships have different GPAs ranging from minimum 2.5 to 3.0 and above
Scholarship recipients come from different circumstances,
some single parent household, some single parent, some from out-of-state
Applications open in February. All applications require a personal essay, and transcripts.
All applicants must meet requirements of scholarship.
If you are selected, you will also go through an interview process.
Los Angeles City College AAHC Gala which awards the scholarship winners is during May.