Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes - Barstow Community College
Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes - Barstow Community College
Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes - Barstow Community College
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SPRING <strong>2013</strong><br />
Tutorial Services Program<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the Tutorial Services Program is to provide timely<br />
assistance to students according to their expressed academic needs<br />
and to promote success. This service takes place within an<br />
environment conducive to learning. To accomplish this goal, the<br />
Tutorial Services Program provides a fivefold approach:<br />
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Walk‐in tutoring center<br />
One‐on‐one tutoring<br />
Group study<br />
Study hall<br />
Online tutoring<br />
To take advantage <strong>of</strong> these services, a student must be registered in<br />
one or more classes at <strong>Barstow</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> and enrolled in<br />
Education 150. The service is free. To become a tutor, a student<br />
must have completed the course to be tutored with a “B” or higher,<br />
be referred by the instructor, maintain an overall 2.5 GPA and<br />
complete the required eight‐module training program. For more<br />
information, visit the Tutorial Center located in the Library or call<br />
(760) 252‐2411 ext 7261.<br />
Viking Shop Bookstore<br />
The Viking Shop is the campus and community resource for<br />
textbooks, supplies and other materials. In addition to required class<br />
items, the Viking Shop has a variety <strong>of</strong> study aids available. The<br />
campus store <strong>of</strong>fers a selection <strong>of</strong> college logo items, including<br />
clothing and gift items. An array <strong>of</strong> snack items can also be<br />
purchased at the bookstore. If you have questions about textbooks<br />
you may contact the Viking Shop via email at vshop@barstow.edu or<br />
by phone at (760) 252‐6722. Students may also shop for books<br />
online 24 hours a day, seven days per week at the online site<br />
www.vikingshop.bkstr.com. In addition to the basic services, the<br />
bookstore <strong>of</strong>fers special orders for books. A public fax service is also<br />
available.<br />
Viking Shop Store Hours<br />
For information on store hours please visit our website at<br />
www.vikingshop.bkstr.com or contact us by phone at<br />
(760)252‐6722. The Viking Shop observes all campus holidays and<br />
closures.<br />
Returns<br />
Textbooks may be returned on full‐term classes (18 weeks) up to<br />
three weeks after the class start date. Textbooks purchased for<br />
short‐term courses (9 weeks or less) may be returned up to one<br />
week after the start <strong>of</strong> classes. Some restrictions may apply. Please<br />
contact the Viking Shop for more information.<br />
Book Buyback Dates<br />
Textbook buy back is available at the beginning, middle, and end <strong>of</strong><br />
fall and spring semesters. Buy back is an opportunity to receive<br />
money back for books used during the term. The buy back is<br />
conducted by an independent book buyer. There is no guarantee by<br />
the bookstore that a book will be bought back at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
term. However, when a book is eligible to be bought back it may be<br />
worth up to 50% <strong>of</strong> the initial purchase price. Contact the bookstore<br />
for more information.<br />
Off Campus Bookstore Services<br />
Students may also shop for books online 24 hours a day, seven days<br />
per week at the online site www.vikingshop.bkstr.com. For further<br />
information about textbooks for Fort Irwin classes, please contact us<br />
by phone at (760) 252‐6722.<br />
Vocational and Technical Education (VTEA)<br />
The VTEA program assists eligible vocational students majoring in<br />
any <strong>of</strong> the following areas: accounting, business, computer science,<br />
and management. Eligible students must be BOGW eligible and<br />
enrolled in a qualified vocational class. VTEA provides book loans,<br />
transportation assistance, child care assistance, and<br />
academic/vocational counseling. For more information, call (760)<br />
252‐2411 ext 7230.<br />
Veterans Services<br />
Veterans or their dependents may receive educational benefits for<br />
attending BCC. Contact (760) 252‐2411 ext 7205 or email<br />
vets@barstow.edu for more information. Veterans’ dependents may<br />
also be eligible for fee waivers. Contact Financial Aid for more<br />
information.<br />
VISUAL IMAGE USE<br />
<strong>Barstow</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> reserves the<br />
right to use visual images <strong>of</strong> students and<br />
visitors, age 18 and older, taken on<br />
college property and at college sponsored<br />
events for marketing and promotional<br />
purposes. Objection to the use <strong>of</strong> an<br />
individual’s image may be made in<br />
writing to the Public Information Office in<br />
the Administration Building.<br />
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