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program including: English as a Second Language (ESL); Adult Basic<br />

Education (ABE) or Remedial Education (REM); General Education Diploma<br />

(GED); Self Initiated Participant (SIP); Vocational Training (VOC); Job<br />

Services Training (JST); and/or Work Experience (WEX). Our office also<br />

provides students with: important information about the changes in Welfare to<br />

Work (WTW) policies; verifications; progress reports; and assistance with<br />

other county paperwork or issues regarding GAIN participation.<br />

CAMPUS CHILD<br />

DEVELOPMENT CENTER<br />

(323) 953-4000 ext. 2220<br />

The Campus Child Development Center offers a preschool program for<br />

children 3 to 5 years of age and an evening program for school age<br />

children. The Center provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum<br />

that responds to the individual needs of the children, incorporating the<br />

learning domains of social, physical, cultural, cognitive and emotional<br />

growth. Enrollment is available for the children of <strong>LACC</strong> student/parents to<br />

assist them in completing their educational goals. Priority is given to lowincome<br />

families. Applications for enrollment are available at the Campus<br />

Child Development Center. Applicants are encouraged to apply early<br />

because enrollment is limited. A fee may be charged, based upon the<br />

family size and income. Many families qualify for the grant program and<br />

receive subsidized child care.<br />

CAREER & JOB<br />

DEVELOPMENT CENTER<br />

Administration Building 109 • (323) 953-4000 ext. 2210<br />

http://www.lacitycollege.edu/services/career/index.html<br />

The Career and Job Development Center provides students with career<br />

assessment (testing), career counseling, and information on career<br />

choices. The Center offers vocational testing to identify interests, abilities,<br />

personality type, and work values related to career options. In addition,<br />

there is a career resource library and internet accessible computers with<br />

software programs (i.e. EUREKA) to assist in the career exploration<br />

process. The Career Center offers workshops, resume assistance and has<br />

information on internships. Services are provided by appointment and on a<br />

walk-in basis when available.<br />

COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />

Administration Building 112 • (323) 953-4000 ext. 2650<br />

www.lacitycollege.edu/comsvcs/<br />

The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> City College Community Services Program is part of the<br />

Office of Economic & Workforce Development in Academic Affairs.<br />

Community Services provides a full range of not-for-credit classes and<br />

programs designed to meet the educational, social, recreational, cultural,<br />

and civic needs of residents in the college community. Fee and grant<br />

funds are received for programs to make them self-supporting.<br />

Educational programs offer the community an opportunity to explore a<br />

variety of personal interest areas of learning and to update individual<br />

knowledge and skills. Moreover, recreational, cultural, and social<br />

programs offer opportunities for community residents to participate in such<br />

activities as not- for-credit, short-term programs in dance, martial arts,<br />

physical fitness, gymnastics, and sports as well as a variety of selfdirected<br />

activities.<br />

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />

COMPLIANCE OFFICER<br />

Cesar Chavez Administration Building 208 • (323) 953-4000 ext. 2249<br />

http://www.lacitycollege.edu/resource/complianceoffice/index.htm<br />

<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> City College prohibits discrimination based on sex including<br />

sexual harassment, sexual orientation, race, color, pregnancy, ancestry,<br />

national origin, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition<br />

(cancer related), age (40 & above) and/or veteran status. This is in<br />

accordance with applicable federal and State law and College policy. The<br />

policy applies to admission, access and treatment in College programs<br />

and activities for all full-time and part-time students.<br />

Sexual harassment is one form of discrimination. It is generally defined as<br />

unwelcome sexual advances and/or requests for sexual favors by a male<br />

or female. Sexual harassment is physical, verbal, or visual behavior that is<br />

sexual in nature, repeated, and interferes with your ability to study or work.<br />

It is conduct that has created a hostile or intimidating environment.<br />

The role of the Compliance Officer is to implement policies and procedures<br />

that follow Federal and State laws on discrimination and sexual<br />

harassment, oversee federal compliance, investigate and recommend<br />

resolutions to discrimination and/or sexual harassment complaints, serve<br />

as a resource on relevant issues and promote diversity. Students who feel<br />

that they have been discriminated against or sexually harassed or who<br />

wish to discuss incidents of discrimination or sexual harassment may<br />

contact and/or file a complaint with the Compliance Office.<br />

Copies of the Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and relevant<br />

compliant forms may be obtained upon request from the Compliance<br />

Office or online.<br />

CONTRACT EDUCATION<br />

Cesar Chavez Administration Building 208 • (323) 953-4000 ext. 2062<br />

(Academic Affairs) ext. 2595 (Workforce Education)<br />

Contract Education is designed to enhance the economic development of<br />

the State of California. All courses and programs are taught by qualified<br />

faculty and meet the same standards of academic rigor as does the<br />

traditional, campus-based program. For additional information, contact the<br />

Office of Economic & Workforce Development in Academic Affairs.<br />

Through its Contract Education program, <strong>LACC</strong> provides credit courses<br />

and complete lower division transfer programs as well as not-for-credit<br />

workshops and customized seminars, for business, industry, and<br />

government agencies. The course offerings may be provided on company<br />

or agency premises or on campus. Contract Education course work is paid<br />

for by the contracting company or agency.<br />

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT<br />

Cesar Chavez Administration Building 108<br />

(323) 953-4000 ext. 2250<br />

www.lacitycollege.edu/services/counsel/index.html<br />

Academic counseling services are available for all students in the<br />

Counseling Department. Students are encouraged to make an appointment<br />

to consult with a college counselor. If students need to review their<br />

records, appointments should be made in person several days in advance.<br />

No appointments are available the first week of the semester. Walk-in<br />

counselors are available to answer quick questions or to provide<br />

emergency help for students.<br />

The services available include counseling and guidance on educational,<br />

career, and personal goals as well as problems that may interfere with a<br />

successful adjustment to college life. The experienced and professionally<br />

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SERVICES & PROGRAMS

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