Merced College 2010-2011 Catalog

MERCED COLLEGE
STUDENT AND COLLEGE SERVICES
Air Force Reserve Officer
Training (AFROTC)
Students may take AFROTC courses for academic credit with no
commitment to the Air Force. For academic credit, a student may
take the courses as electives to learn more about national defense,
airpower strategy, the Air Force lifestyle, and Core Values. If a
student wants to take the courses as a lead-in to a leadership
job as an Air Force officer, he or she must eventually join the
cadet corps to prepare for a tour of duty as a Second Lieutenant.
Merced College students who wish to take courses as cadets and
not just as students must be accepted to Fresno State by their
junior year in order to pursue the commissioning path. In either
case, a student or cadet can use the theory and skills learned in
Aerospace Studies as leadership experience that will be invaluable
for either an Air Force or civilian career. Books and supplies are
provided at no cost to the student; if you opt to take the courses as
a cadet, uniforms will also be furnished at no costs.
Air Force ROTC scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
Each scholarship provides full tuition, laboratory and incidental
fees (up to $1,500 per semester), and a $900 a year allowance
for textbooks. In addition, scholarship cadets receive a nontaxable
$300-$500 subsistence each month during the school year.
Scholarships are nominated by CSUF AFROTC commander
and approved by HQ AFROTC. Cadets who meet minimum
requirements are eligible and do not compete for a scholarship
against other AFROTC students.
Students who complete 16 upper-division units (of which 6 must be
in residence) and a 2.0 GPA earn a Minor in Aerospace Studies.
For more information, contact California State University-Fresno,
AFROTC at (559) 278-2593 or visit www.csufresno.edu/afrotc.
Art Gallery
The Art Gallery, located in the Theater Building, presents highquality
art exhibits in a wide variety of media throughout the school
year for your enjoyment and enrichment. Exhibitions are often
scheduled in conjunction with theater events.
Associated Students
The Associated Students of Merced College elects an Executive
Board of nine members to represent the interests and needs of
students at Merced College. Under the guidance of the ASMC
Advisor, the Association serves as the communication channel
among the students, the college administration, and the Board
of Trustees. If you are a member of ASMC, you are eligible to
participate in shared governance as a representative of the
student body on major college committees. In order to be an ASMC
member, you must be officially registered, be attending classes,
and must have paid the ASMC dues.
ASMC sponsors the following activities: Homecoming, Spring
Carnival, and Project Christmas.
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As an ASMC member you receive the following
benefits and privileges:
● Discount admission to MC athletic and theater events, and all
ASMC sponsored activities.
● Check cashing privileges in the Bookstore.
● Eligibility to apply for ASMC scholarships.
● Membership in campus student organizations.
● Right to seek election to student government.
● Student-to-student book exchange/sale.
● Access to the Merced School Employees Federal Credit
Union.
Associated Student Fees
The Associated Student membership fee is $10.00 each semester,
payable at the time of registration. A $10.00 replacement fee will
be charged for a lost ASMC sticker.
Student Activities
Student Activities is guided by the belief that college learning
extends beyond the classroom. Curricular events and activities
provide a “laboratory” for learning within a collaborative
environment.
The Student Activities Program (SAP), in conjunction with the
ASMC, offers bright, enthusiastic and concerned students with
an opportunity for leadership development and experience in the
following activities and also provides the following services.
Services:
● On-campus posting and approval and All Events Calendar
● Book Registry program (Sell your books using book cards,
and set your own price)
● Emergency Food Pantry (currently enrolled students and
staff)
● Free emergency phone and faxing privileges’ in our office.
● Free Legal Aid program (currently enrolled students and
staff)
● Debt Reduction program
● Student housing information
● Emergency short term loans (Subject to available funds)
● Soda and snack machine reimbursements
● Athletic event schedules
● Event and activity planning and coordination
● Leadership Development and Skills Program
● Community/Campus awareness and resources
● Parliamentary Procedures information
● Student Clubs and Organizations information and paperwork
Activities
● Student blood drives in fall and spring semesters
● Monster Bash (Halloween Dance – fall semester)
● “Blue Devil Days” (Homecoming – fall semester)
● Guest speakers
● Student club activities information
● Multicultural World Music and Dance Festival (spring
semester)