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Introduction
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At Lassen Community college our goal is to help you
reach your academic objectives so you can eventually
fulfill your career and life goals. We offer a variety of
first-rate academic programs taught by highly
qualified instructors to help you achieve these goals.
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However, sometimes students need more than that
in order to be successful. That’s why LCC offers a
variety of support services to give students what they
need to achieve their long-term goals.
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Take the time to familiarize yourself with the support
services in the following segment. They won’t all
apply to you. But the ones that do may just prove to
be invaluable during your time at LCC.
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Admissions and Records
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Welcome and thank you for choosing Lassen
Community College. The Admissions & Records
office is here to help you get on the right track and
help you stay there. We not only process student
applications for admission, but also assist students to
register for classes, pay student fees, and retrieve
transcripts.
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LCC has an “open door” policy and welcomes all
applicants who have a high school diploma, a GED
certificate, or who are 18 years old and can benefit
from a program. High school students interested in
dual enrollment must get the approval of their high
school principal.
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If you have any questions regarding admission or
enrollment, please contact us.
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CalWORKs
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We understand that students who receive Temporary
Aid for Needy Families (TANF) may experience a
number of challenges in becoming self sufficient. The
LCC CalWORKs program serves Lassen County's
welfare to work clients with their academic goals,
finding meaningful employment, and successfully
transition into the world of work.
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Students who participate in the program receive a
number of services, including, child care referrals,
work experience, on the job training, academic
counseling, and referrals to other campus services.
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To learn more about LCC CalWORKs please stop by
our office.
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Child Development Center
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LCC Child Development Center…..where kids go to
college. At the center we strive to provide affordable
childcare for children of students who attend LCC. We
provide programs designed to give your child the
foundation needed to achieve in school and in life.
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We are licensed for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age
and give LCC students first priority. For more
information, or to enroll your child, please contact us.
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Cooperative Work Experience
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One of the key ingredients in figuring out if a job or
field is right for you is to get some work experience.
The Cooperative Work Experience is an academic
program where students build work skills through
learning and setting/achieving goals in their work
place. It’s also a great opportunity to network and
make contacts with professionals in the industry.
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Cooperative Work Experience course students earn
transferable credit with a letter grade. To learn more
about the Cooperative Work Experience please stop
by our office.
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Counseling Office
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Counseling Office provide services to help you define
and achieve your academic and career goals. In addition
to providing career assistance and information regarding
transferring to a four year university, they also offer:
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Academic Counseling
Counselors are available to assist you in interpreting
assessment results, selecting courses, creating an
educational plan, discussing educational concerns, and
providing guidance toward student academic goals.
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Personal Counseling
Confidential personal counseling is available to help you
with your personal concerns that are affecting your
academic success. Services include short-term individual
counseling, crisis consultation, and referral to local social
and counseling resources.
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Please stop by the Counseling Office to schedule an
appointment.
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Disability Student Programs & Services (DSPS)
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Disability Student Programs & Services (DSPS)
program provides academic and support services to
students with disabilities so that they can have full
and equal access to the community college
experience. Among the services includes psychoeducational diagnostic testing, counseling, and
registration assistance.
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High Tech Center
The High Tech Center is a computer lab designed to
serve students with various disabilities and special
needs. The computers are equipped with special
software that assist students with their learning and
college course work.
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If you think you can benefit from DSPS services,
please contact the DSPS Office or the Learning
Disabilities Program.
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Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
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Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOP&S) is
a California-funded student support program aimed
at providing “above and beyond” services to students
who face economic, academic, language, and social
barriers.
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EOPS strives to create an environment that fosters
successful completion of educational objectives and
goals, including obtaining job skills, occupational
certificates, or associates degrees, and transferring to
four year institutions.
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Students who are eligible for EOP&S may receive
academic counseling, book lending and book grants,
priority registration, and fee waivers for CSU and UC
applications.
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To learn if you are eligible for EOP&S and its benefits,
please stop by the EOP&S/CARE office.
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Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
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Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
program is a student support program focused on
providing financial, educational and emotional
assistance and support to re-entry students who are
CalWORKs/TANF eligible, single head of household,
and attending LCC.
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CARE also provides off-campus childcare
reimbursement for infants and children who are
under the 14 years. CARE Student Support Group
meetings are held monthly to discuss issues and
concerns of the re-entry student.
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To learn more about the CARE program and their
eligibility requirements, stop by the EOP&S/CARE
office today.
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Independent Living Program/Kinship Care
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The LCC Kinship Care Education is to provide needed
training and support for Kinship Care Providers in the
Lassen Community College District.
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Kinship providers who are caring for relatives
(siblings, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, etc.) are
presented with unique challenges. The Lassen
Community College Kinship Care Education program
recognizes these challenges and strives to support
the providers by offering free educational training
workshops, providing high quality resource materials,
and much needed support.
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To learn more about Lassen Community College
Kinship Care Education Program call or drop by our
office.
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Learning/Tutoring Center
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Need a little extra help with your studies? The
Learning/Tutoring Center offers free tutoring and has
a computer lab open to all students. As a student
you can use the computers to conduct research on
the internet, work on papers or course projects, or
use one of the educational programs to develop
specific skills.
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The Learning/Tutoring Center is also a great place for
students who want to:
– find a place to study in small groups
– do homework in a relaxed setting
– work with a tutor in a supportive atmosphere
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We welcome all students to the Learning/Tutoring
Center and look forward to seeing you!
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Library
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Got books? The Lassen Community College Library
has books and so much more! We also have an
online catalog, reference databases, and a friendly
library staff to assist you with library resources.
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Computers are available for course-related Internet
access and a self-service coin-operated copier is
available for student use as well.
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For quiet study space the library is a great option.
Please come visit us when you are on campus. We
look forward to seeing you.
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Transfer Center
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The goal of the Transfer Center is to help students
transition from Lassen Community College to a four
year university. The Transfer Center sponsor s a
number of transfer events from hosting four-year
college representatives , field trips to four year
universities, and workshops throughout the year.
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If you are planning to transfer to a four year
university anytime in the future please make sure to
stop by the Transfer Center for assistance.
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Conclusion
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So how did it go? Now that we’ve introduced you to
some resources and programs on campus we hope
you take advantage of them! We are all here to help
make your experience at LCC a smooth and
successful one!
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Good luck and the student services staff looks
forward to seeing you on campus!
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