New Student Orientation

1. to Success

2. Pierce College strives to meet the educational interests and needs of the community by providing: College instruction Work Force preparation Precollege and Basic skills Continuing Education

3. College Instruction Educational programs leading towards two-year Associate Degrees with opportunities to concentrate in areas of interest and towards four-year Bachelor’s Degree University Transfer

4. Work Force Preparation Help students benefit from academic and job skills training leading toward short-term certificates and degrees in high growth professional and technical work Career exploration and advising Non-traditional career exploration & advising

5. PIERCE WORKS IBEST HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE BASIC SKILLS GED PRE-COLLEGE MATH READING PRE-COLLEGE ENGLISH STUDY TECHNIQUES ITRANS COLLEGE SUCCESS Transitional Education

7. College Success and Career Transitions courses

8. I-TRANS (Integrated Transitional Education classes)

9. I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education Skills& Training)

11. Advising Services Identifying education and career goals Choosing your degree path Class selection Initial educational planning University Transfer Information Multiculturalism Referrals

12. Degrees & Certificatesat Pierce College Professional/Technical or Transfer? Whichever one fits your goals!

13. Professional/Technical Certificate and Associate Degree Programs

14. Most Common University Transfer Degree ■ ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA-DTA) for transfer to four-year university for variety of careers/majors also for students who are undecided about their career/major

15. University Transfer Degrees Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) Associate of Science Track 1 Associate of Science Track 2 Business Pre-Nursing Education Degrees Elementary Education General Science Education Math Education Chemistry Education Biology Education Physics Education

16. Support Services Access & Disability Services/Access Services for Military Counseling Services Academic Support Center: Tutoring Services Women & Family Services

17. Access & Disability Services Serving College, Military & Surrounding Communities

18. Access & Disability Services (ADS) We strive to provide resources and support to learn and to prepare for success in education, training, and employment. Our Goal: Provide access to any student who believes he or she may need our service

19. Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids & Services You may qualify for reasonable accommodations Such as… Alternate Testing Procedures Reader/Scribe/Copy of Classroom Notes Adjustable chair/ table

20. Support for Learning One on One Coaching: Time Management, Management Multiple Schedules, Test Taking Strategies… An inclusive environment Referral to and collaboration with other support services on and off campus “The goal of providing service should first and foremost focus on the tools to help the student empower themselves” Susan McPhee

21. Assistive Technology (AT) Lab A small computer lab located in Academic Support Center Open to All Student College and Student Staff available for assistance Assistive Technology Software: voice activated, screen reader, word prediction… Hardware: adjustable keyboards, alternate mouse devices…

22. Access Services for the Military In Collaboration with Military Sites

23. Access Services for the Military Provide: Resources and Informational Sessions Classroom & Online Academic Adjustments One-on-One Appointments e-mail access and support for soldiers attending world wide Academic Adjustment Eligibility: Have a condition that affects a major life function i.e. thinking, concentrating…

24. Counseling Services Life happens inside and outside the classroom—and sometimes that can cause problems in either or both spheres. Counseling is another student service available to help enrolled students stay on track with their educational and/or career goals. Counseling can help students sort through their difficulties and figure out what steps they want to take next.

25. Counseling Services Brief Mental Health Counseling Crisis Intervention Depression & Anxiety Issues Student Success Strategies: Test Taking, Study Skills, Time/Stress Management, Relationship Issues Referral to Community & Campus Agencies Services are Confidential

26. Academic Support Center Providing all students with tools for success and skills for life-long learning

27. Tutoring Center Our tutors are highly qualified, well trained, and eager to help you discover the learning styles and study skills that will foster self-reliance and personal success. Hours: M – TH 8am – 8pm & Fri 8am – 3pm Cascade 526 (Front and Middle Sections) Drop-In Tutoring: Tutors on hand to answer questions while you work or study Appointment Tutoring: More subject specific tutoring working one-on-one or in small groups E-Tutoring: Anytime , anywhere internet is available

28. The Writer’s Center Our center is staffed by professional tutors with years of experience; writers and readers with an eye for style and an ear for audience. Hours: M – TH 8am – 8pm & Fri 8am – 3pm Cascade 526 (Back Right Section) We work one-on-one with students, giving feedback on student writing in all stages of progress We help students become better self-editors, identifying common errors and issues in student papers We will recommend helpful tools and practices, even brainstorming techniques for new ideas

29. Assistive Technology Lab Hours: M- F 8am – 5pm Cascade 526 (Back Left Section) Featuring Universal Design Technology: Voice Recognition – Dragon Naturally Speaking Writing and Math Assistance – Co-writer; Math Talk Reading Assistance – Open Book; Wynn; TextAloud Visual Aid Support – JAWS; Zoomtext; Braille Embosser Comprehensive Assistance – Wynn; TextHelp; Inspiration Ergonomic Assistance – Dvorak keyboard; Sip and Puff; Easy Keys; Trackballs; Electric Table

30. Women & Family Services Serving all our Community

31. Women & Family Services Helping Students Succeed Information & Referrals Support Services Career-related services

32. Information & Referral Information, Resources, and Connections: Transportation.. Childcare.. Financial Health…Financial ….Legal.. Basic Needs… Housing…Utilities Where can I get help with….?

33. Support Services Help getting started in school Connections to resources and services on campus and throughout the community Personal support and coaching Student Success Groups Student Support Project: limited financial assistance

34. Career-related Instruction Life Transition Program aka the Displaced Homemaker Program An education & work readiness program for students transitioning from home to school to work Non-traditional Career Information & Advising

35. Steps for Getting Started

36. Next Step:Group Advising or Individual Advising or an “Alternate Route” AlternateRoute

37. Admissions

39. Be Advised (Group Advising) or

40. What’s Next: Help Getting Started

41. Check calendar for other Student Success Workshops offered throughout the quarter

42. Assessment

43. Registration

44. Remember, We’re Always Here to Help!