Southwestern Student Handbook

TRANSITIONAL EDUCATION (formerly ADULT LEARNING SKILLS PROGRAM)
Newmark Center -- 888-7116
The Adult Learning Skills Program provides classes and support to prepare participants for success in the workforce and in academic programs. All programs under the Adult Learning Skills umbrella have been integrated and are housed on campus in the Newmark Center as an agency partner in the local Career and Opportunity One-Stop. Adult Learning Skills Program classes are non-credit and most have a $25 per term fee attached. There are both classes and service components to the Adult Learning Skills Program.

Classes:
Adult Basic Skills Classes

• For adults returning to college after several years away from a school environment.
• For adults needing to improve college placement scores.
• For adults whose education was interrupted prior to high school graduation (GED).
• For adults needing basic skills improvement for employment.

Pre-vocational Classes

• For college students planning programs in Early Childhood Education, Office Occupations, and Computer Science who want to focus their basic skills improvement in their major.
• For adults wanting to enhance academic skills to improve employability.
• For adults wanting to learn or improve basic computer skills.
• For personal development options.

English as a Second Language and Citizenship Classes

• For adults with limited English speaking skills.
• For developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• For survival, job performance and college entrance language skills.
• For citizenship information, written and oral interview skills.

Call 888-7116 for further information about services and how to qualify.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, NON-DISCRIMINATION
Southwestern affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. It is the policy of the Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination should contact the Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone (541) 888-7206 or TDD (541) 888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate administrator. Complaints of discrimination or harassment by administration, classified staff, faculty members, students, or individuals seeking the services of the institution may be filed under the provisions of the college discrimination complaint procedure through the Affirmative Action Office in Tioga Hall, Room 512.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Empire Hall, Room 206 -- 888-7326
When you enroll at Southwestern Oregon Community College you become a member of the Associated Students. The governing body of this association is the Associated Student Government (ASG). ASG operates under a constitution designed to promote student activities that will stimulate the social, physical, moral and intellectual well-being of Southwestern students. ASG belongs to state, regional and national organizations such as Oregon Community College Student Association (OCCSA) and the American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC). These organizations provide services and information that assist ASG officers, representatives and students in general.

Elections:
At the beginning of spring term, the Executive Cabinet members of ASG are elected for the following year. Senior Senators are appointed by the incoming Executive Cabinet. An additional four Senators are elected at the onset of fall term. Students running for office are required to have a 2.00 G.P.A. In addition, the students taking offices of President and Vice-President must have completed one term of full-time status and be registered as full-time students (12 hours or more during each term) prior to election. Petitions for nomination may be secured from the ASG offices during the time nominations are open. Deadlines and further information are posted on campus and are printed in the student newspaper during the course of the year.

Serve on Committees:
If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact the President of ASG. There are yearly openings on the following committees:

• Arts and Lectures
• Faculty Senate
• Financial Aid
• Publications
• Student Affairs

Meetings:
All meetings of the Associated Student Government are open to the public. ASG meets on a weekly basis; contact a member of ASG for the proper meeting time.
Suggestion Box: Upset? Fed up!? Use the suggestion boxes located near the entry on the first floor of Empire Hall, in the lobbies in Dellwood, Fairview and Lampa Halls or near the outside doors in Sitkum and Randolph.

Publications:
Sound off by writing a letter to the Editor in the campus newspaper, the Southwester. Important information on activities and concerns are publicized through the Southwester and posters.

Office of Student Activities:
We are here to serve you. Please feel free to stop by the Office of Student Activities located in Empire Hall, Room 218.

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