Southwestern Student Handbook

TELEPHONES
The campus has six public telephones:
Outside the west entrance of Dellwood Hall
Outside the east entrance of Sitkum Hall
Outside the east entrance of Eden Hall
Outside the lower west entrance of Prosper Hall
On the first floor of Empire Hall

TESTING SERVICES
Students who will be full-time, or who will be pursuing a degree or certificate program, or who will be receiving financial aid, must have completed placement tests before they may register. Placement tests may also be required before students enroll in certain individual classes for personal interests. The purpose of placement tests is to assure that students have the appropriate level of academic skills to allow them to succeed in the course and/or program. Students may not register in classes that require a skill level higher than that indicated by their placement tests. This is particularly true in the areas of math and writing. Students need to work with their advisors to assure that they are placed in classes commensurate with their skill levels.

The Compass Placement Test is a computerized test, which is not timed. Basic function calculators are provided for the math portion of the examination. Free sample test booklets are available in each testing center. The test takes approximately two hours to complete in one session. Placement testing is available at:

• Coos Bay Campus (541) 888-7405 Stensland Hall, Educational Support Programs & Services
  • Testing is available on a walk-in basis 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Tests may be completed in more than one session; however, if planning to complete testing in one session, start by 2:30 p.m.
• Curry Campuses
  • Scheduled by appointment
  • Brookings (541) 469-5017
  • Gold Beach (541) 247-2741

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Obey posted speed limits, one-way directional signs, and stop signs. Use caution when approaching crosswalks and pedestrian areas. College Public Safety officers regularly patrol the campus roads and parking areas, and will issue Oregon Uniform Traffic Citations for violations.

TUTORING
Randolph 4, 888-7234
The College provides a wide range of tutoring and academic support services through the Tutoring Lab including special help in math and writing. The Tutoring Lab, Math Lab and Writing Lab are all located in Randolph Hall.

VENDING MACHINES
Vending machines are located on first, third and fifth floors of Tioga Hall, Fairview Hall, Newmark Center, and on the outside of several buildings for a quick snack or drink.

VETERANS’ OFFICE
Veterans may receive assistance in obtaining veterans’ benefits by contacting the Veteran’s Services Office in the back lobby of Dellwood Hall, or email vets@socc.edu. For more information, see the Veteran’s Services web site under Campus Services at www.socc.edu.

Veterans’ Policy 1.028
It is an administrative policy that the College provides equal employment opportunities to disabled veterans, veterans’ of the Vietnam Era and any other veterans as defined by federal law who are qualified for jobs which are within their capability to perform.
No individual will be discriminated against because he or she is a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other veteran as defined by federal law.

Employment and advancement decisions will be based solely on each person’s job qualifications.

All applicants and employees who believe themselves covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and who wish to benefit under an equal opportunity program are invited to identify themselves to the Equal Opportunity Officer.

This policy is consistent with the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. In order to ensure compliance with this law, it is the practice of the College to review this policy on a regular basis, and no less frequently than July 1 of each year.

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