Southwestern Student Handbook

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Empire 203, 888-7185
The College offers a variety of services for international students including: academic and immigration advising, personal counseling and special events/activities. Some information is available to American students interested in Study Abroad. For more information, contact the International Student Program Office.

INTERNSHIPS
Stensland Hall, 888-1515
It is Southwestern Oregon Community College’s goal to provide a meaningful internship experience for every student. A successful internship combines classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. Internships may be on or off campus, credit or non-credit. Students who complete internships have on-the-job experience that makes them more qualified for full-time employment or continued education.

Cooperative Work Experience
This program is designed to provide firsthand job experience for those students who have established a foundational base through classroom instruction. Students work part-time, in conjunction with their scheduled classes, and receive college credit based on the number of hours worked per term (1 credit hour = 40 job hours). Work Experience is open to students who want to be placed in a job or who are already employed. Work Experience is nontransferable and is available to all students pursuing a one- or two- year degree.

Field Experience
This program is designed to add depth to classroom instruction through knowledge application in the areas of Social Science, Science, and Humanities. It provides students with an opportunity to investigate career opportunities and the credits earned are transferable (30 job hours = 1 credit hour). Students are usually assigned a research project by the coordinator in addition to the job site experience.

LEARNING HUB
Tioga Hall, Fourth Floor, 888-7437
The Learning Hub is a networked computer lab using the latest technology to provide access to software chosen by faculty to support classroom instruction. Students can access the Learning Hub either by assignment by a faculty member or on a “drop-in” basis. The Internet is accessible in the Learning Hub and enforced access restrictions apply.

LIBRARY
Tioga Hall, Second and Third Floors, 888-7270
Website: http://www.socc.edu/library/
The Library, located on the second and third floors of Tioga Hall, provides an array of resources for the informational needs of students, staff and community members. The collection consists of reference materials, books, computer databases, periodicals, maps, videos and other audio-visual materials.

A variety of electronic information retrieval methods are available including the online catalog (Coastline), CD-ROM databases, and Internet access. Many of the databases provide full text. In addition, materials may also be borrowed from other libraries through a worldwide interlibrary loan system.

Introduction to the Library (LIB127) is a self-paced one credit transferable course that is taught by the librarians. It is offered each term.

Library Hours during fall, winter, and spring terms:

Hours for Summer term, holidays and breaks are posted.

LOCKERS
Empire Hall, Prosper Hall, Student Recreation Center
Locker space on the second floor of Empire Hall is free and available on a first come, first served basis. You must supply your own lock. Contact the Office of Student Activities for more information. Lockers are also available in the locker rooms in Prosper Hall and the Student Recreation Center for use during Physical Education classes. Students enrolled in Physical Education classes may request a locker storage basket for use outside of class hours. Lockers may be searched in accordance with the law.

LOST and FOUND
Lost and Found is located in Plant Services. If you have lost or found items, please call extension 7399 to arrange for pick-up.

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