Feather River College Student Handbook & Day Planner
Feather River College Student Handbook & Day Planner
Feather River College Student Handbook & Day Planner
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<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
&<br />
<strong>Day</strong> <strong>Planner</strong><br />
570 Golden Eagle Avenue<br />
Quincy, CA 95971<br />
1-800-442-9799<br />
www.frc.edu
Table of Contents<br />
Important Things to Know<br />
Pages<br />
Academic Calendar ..................................................................................... 3<br />
Final Exam Schedule ................................................................................... 5<br />
MYFRC – <strong>Student</strong> Portal ............................................................................. 6<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Photo ID Card ................................................................................. 8<br />
Campus Communication ............................................................................. 9<br />
Transportation Information (parking, bus services) ................................... 11<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................... 14<br />
Achieving Academic Success<br />
Academic Advising & <strong>Student</strong> Education Planning ................................... 16<br />
Academic Progress, Probation, Dismissal................................................. 18<br />
Admissions/Records ................................................................................... 19<br />
Enrollment & Academic Requirements ...................................................... 20<br />
Support Services<br />
Bookstore & Post Office.............................................................................. 27<br />
Campus Safety ............................................................................................ 28<br />
Career & Transfer Center/ Job Placement Services ................................. 29<br />
Child Development Center ......................................................................... 30<br />
Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Program and Services/ WorkAbility III .......................... 31<br />
Distance Education/ Online Courses (Moodle) ......................................... 32<br />
EOPS/CARE ............................................................................................... 34<br />
Financial Aid ............................................................................................... 35<br />
Health Services (<strong>Student</strong> Insurance) ......................................................... 38<br />
Instructional Resource Center .................................................................... 40<br />
Library .......................................................................................................... 41<br />
Additional Computer Labs .......................................................................... 42<br />
TRIO Support Programs ............................................................................. 43<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Life<br />
Associated <strong>Student</strong>s (government, activities, clubs) ................................. 44<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Lounge ........................................................................................... 46<br />
The Eagle’s Perch (food service) ............................................................... 46<br />
FRC Golden Eagles Athletics ..................................................................... 47<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Fitness Center ..................................................................... 48<br />
Housing On and Off Campus ..................................................................... 49<br />
Directories & Other Recourses<br />
FRC Telephone Directory ........................................................................... 50<br />
FRC Full-Time Faculty Office Phone Directory ......................................... 53<br />
Community Resources ............................................................................... 54<br />
Helpful Websites ......................................................................................... 55<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy ........................................................................... 57<br />
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FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE<br />
2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR<br />
2011-2012 Financial Aid disbursement and enrollment revision dates will be provided on the FRC<br />
Financial Aid website and with the 2011-2012 Financial Aid award letters.<br />
FALL SEMESTER 2011<br />
Aug 19 F New <strong>Student</strong> Orientation<br />
Aug 22 M Fall 2011 <strong>Day</strong>/Evening Instruction Begins/First 9 wk classes begin<br />
Aug 26 F Last day to enroll in first 9-week classes<br />
Sept 1 R CENSUS for first 9-week classes<br />
Sept 2 F Graduation petition due for Fall 2011 Graduates<br />
Sept 2 F Last day to enroll/add full-term classes<br />
Sept 5 M HOLIDAY – Labor <strong>Day</strong> – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Sept 6 T CENSUS for full-term classes<br />
Sept 9 F Last day to drop first 9-week classes without a "W”<br />
Sept 16 F Last day to drop full-term classes without a "W"<br />
Sept 23 F Last day to change grading option between grade or Pass/No Pass<br />
for full term classes<br />
Oct 7 F Last day to drop first 9-week classes with a “W”<br />
Oct 10 M FLEX DAY – NO CLASSES HELD<br />
Oct 21 F First 9-week classes end<br />
Oct 24 M Second 8-week classes begin<br />
Oct 26, 27, 28 WRF Spring Priority registration for EOPS/DSPS/Veterans & TRIO<br />
Oct 28 F Last day to enroll in second 8-week classes<br />
Oct 28 F <strong>Student</strong>s planning to graduate May 2012 should meet with their<br />
advisor to review Petitions to Graduate; they are due Jan 27, 2012<br />
Oct 29 S Spring 2012 registration for continuing students begins<br />
Nov 3 R CENSUS for second 8-week classes<br />
Nov 11 F HOLIDAY – Veterans <strong>Day</strong> – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Nov 14 M Last day to drop second 8-week classes without a "W”<br />
Nov 14 M Spring 2012 registration for new students begins<br />
Nov 18 F Last day to drop full-term classes with a "W”<br />
Nov 23 W Minimum <strong>Day</strong>, classes will be held until 1:00 p.m.<br />
Nov 24 – 25 RF HOLIDAY – Thanksgiving – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Dec 2 F Last day to drop second 8-week classes with a “W”<br />
Dec 12 – 16 M-F Final Examinations (Friday is a make-up day)<br />
Dec 16 F Fall 2011 semester ends/Second 8 weeks end/Finals make-up day<br />
Dec 19 M All grades due by 4:00 p.m.<br />
Dec23– Jan2 R-M Holiday Recess – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Jan 27, 2012 F All Petitions to Graduate for May 2012 due<br />
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2011-2012 Financial Aid disbursement and enrollment revision dates will be provided on the FRC<br />
Financial Aid website and with the 2011-2012 Financial Aid award letters.<br />
SPRING SEMESTER 2012<br />
Nov 14, 2011 – Jan 27, 2012 Spring 2012 General Registration<br />
Jan 11 W Faculty Structured Flex <strong>Day</strong><br />
Jan 12 R Institutional <strong>Day</strong><br />
Jan 13 F Faculty Structured Flex <strong>Day</strong><br />
Jan 16 M HOLIDAY – Martin Luther King Jr. – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Jan 17 T Spring 2012 <strong>Day</strong>/Evening Instruction Begins/First 9 wk classes<br />
begin<br />
Jan 20 F Last day to enroll in first 9-week classes<br />
Jan 27 F All Petitions to Graduate for May 2012 due<br />
Jan 27 F CENSUS for first 9-week classes<br />
Jan 27 F Last day to enroll/add full-term classes<br />
Feb 3 F Last day to drop first 9-week classes without a "W”<br />
Feb 6 M CENSUS for full-term classes<br />
Feb 10 F Last day to drop full-term classes without a "W”<br />
Feb 17 F HOLIDAY – President’s <strong>Day</strong> – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Feb 20 M HOLIDAY – Washington’s Birthday – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
Feb 24 F Last day to change grading option between grade or Pass/No Pass<br />
for full term classes.<br />
Mar 2 F Last day to drop first 9-week classes with a “W”<br />
March 16 F First 9-week classes end<br />
March 19 M Second 9-week classes begin<br />
March 23 F Last day to enroll in second 9-week classes<br />
March 30 F CENSUS for second 9-week classes<br />
April 9 – 13 M-F SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES HELD<br />
April 13 F <strong>Student</strong>s planning to graduate December 2012 should meet with<br />
their advisor to review Petitions to Graduate; they are due<br />
September 2, 2012<br />
April 13 F Last day to drop second 9-week classes without a "W”<br />
April 18,19,20 WRF Fall/Summer 2012 priority registration for EOPS/DSPS/Veterans &<br />
TRIO<br />
April 23 S Fall and Summer 2012 registration for continuing students begins<br />
April 24 T FLEX DAY – NO CLASSES HELD<br />
April 27 F Last day to drop full-term classes with a "W"<br />
May 7 M Fall and Summer 2012 registration for new students begins<br />
May 11 F Last day to drop second 9-week classes with a “W”; drops need to be<br />
completed by 1:00 p.m.<br />
May 21 – 25 M-F Final Examinations (Friday is a make-up day)<br />
May 25 F Spring 2012 semester ends/Second 9 weeks end/Finals make-up day<br />
May 25 F Commencement<br />
May 28 M HOLIDAY – Memorial <strong>Day</strong> – CAMPUS CLOSED<br />
May 29 T Grades due by 4:00 p.m.<br />
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Final Exam Schedule<br />
Directions to Reading the Grid: In the white grid, find the day and time of your<br />
regular scheduled class meeting time. Read the gray grid directly above for the date of<br />
the final. Read the gray grid to the left for the time of the final exam.<br />
FALL 2011<br />
Final Exam<br />
Time Period<br />
Mon.<br />
Dec. 12<br />
Tues.<br />
Dec. 13<br />
Wed.<br />
Dec. 14<br />
Thurs.<br />
Dec. 15<br />
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.<br />
M-W-F<br />
9/9:30<br />
T-TH<br />
9/9:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
8/8:30<br />
T-TH<br />
8/8:30<br />
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<br />
T-TH<br />
11/11:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
11/11:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
12/12:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
10/10:30<br />
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.<br />
M-W-F<br />
1/1:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
3/3:30<br />
T-TH<br />
10/10:30<br />
T-TH<br />
12/12:30<br />
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.<br />
T-TH<br />
3/3:30<br />
T-TH<br />
1/1:30<br />
T-TH<br />
2/2:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
2/2:30<br />
SPRING 2012<br />
Final Exam<br />
Time Period<br />
Mon.<br />
May 21<br />
Tues.<br />
May 22<br />
Wed.<br />
May 23<br />
Thurs.<br />
May 24<br />
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.<br />
M-W-F<br />
9/9:30<br />
T-TH<br />
9/9:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
8/8:30<br />
T-TH<br />
8/8:30<br />
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<br />
T-TH<br />
11/11:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
11/11:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
12/12:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
10/10:30<br />
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.<br />
M-W-F<br />
1/1:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
3/3:30<br />
T-TH<br />
10/10:30<br />
T-TH<br />
12/12:30<br />
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.<br />
T-TH<br />
3/3:30<br />
T-TH<br />
1/1:30<br />
T-TH<br />
2/2:30<br />
M-W-F<br />
2/2:30<br />
Evening (4-10PM) class final examinations will be held on the last scheduled<br />
class meeting during final exam week. Individual conflicts should be discussed<br />
with your instructors prior to finals week so alternate arrangements can be made.<br />
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MyFRC – <strong>Student</strong> Portal<br />
MyFRC is the student portal that allows you online access to:<br />
Enroll in and/or drop classes<br />
Search course offerings<br />
View and/or print your class schedule in various formats<br />
View your student records<br />
View your final grades<br />
View any holds on your records<br />
View and/or print unofficial transcripts<br />
Request official transcripts<br />
View your student account, tuition balance, statement and payment<br />
history<br />
View Financial Aid Status, eligibility and Award information<br />
….and more<br />
How do I Access MyFRC?<br />
1. Logon to: www.frc.edu<br />
2. Click “MyFRC” (top right corner)<br />
3. Key in your nine digit Login ID (900xxxxxx)<br />
4. Key in your six digit PIN (all numeric)<br />
(Forgot PIN? Click “Forgot PIN” button)<br />
5. PIN EXPIRED: Create a permanent six digit PIN (something you will<br />
remember)<br />
6. If you have forgotten your nine digit ID number OR your pin number is not<br />
working, contact Admissions and Records<br />
How do I Add or Drop Classes?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab<br />
3. Click on the “Registration” link<br />
4. Click “Add or Drop Courses”<br />
5. Select a term<br />
6. Click the “Submit” button<br />
7. Enter the four digit Courses Reference Number (CRN) OR<br />
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8. Click the “Class Search” button to search for courses<br />
9. After all classes are selected click the “Submit Changes” button<br />
10. You are now officially enrolled!<br />
How do I Pay my Tuition and Fees?<br />
1. Once you have enrolled in your classes, login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong> “ tab<br />
3. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong> Account” tab<br />
4. Click on “Account Detail for Term,” which will provide you with the amount<br />
you owe.<br />
5. Submit payment to FRC by mailing a check to FRC, Attn: <strong>Student</strong><br />
Accounts, 570 Golden Eagle Ave, Quincy, CA 95971 or<br />
6. Pay by credit card – call 530-283-0202, ext. 292<br />
FRC does not have online payment capability at this time.<br />
How do I Print my Class<br />
Schedule?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab<br />
3. Click the “Registration” link<br />
Choice 1:<br />
- Click “<strong>Student</strong> Detail Schedule”<br />
- Select a term<br />
- Click the “Submit” button<br />
- Print schedule<br />
Choice 2:<br />
- Click “Week at a Glance”<br />
- Verify “Week of” dates<br />
- Print schedule<br />
How do I View my Records & Final<br />
Grades?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab<br />
3. Click on “<strong>Student</strong> Records”<br />
View Final Grades:<br />
1. Click “Final Grades”<br />
2. Select a term<br />
3. Click the “Submit” button<br />
4. View grades<br />
How do I View an Unofficial<br />
Transcripts?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click “Academic<br />
Transcripts”<br />
3. Transcript Level: All Levels<br />
4. Transcript Type: Web<br />
Transcript<br />
5. Click the “Submit” button<br />
6. View Transcript History<br />
How do I Request an Official<br />
Transcript?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click “Request Printed<br />
Transcript”<br />
3. Complete all information on<br />
all screens<br />
4. Click the “Continue” button<br />
5. Click “Submit Request”<br />
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How do I Check the Status of my Financial Aid File?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “Financial Aid” tab<br />
3. Click on “Eligibility”<br />
4. Click on “<strong>Student</strong> Requirements”<br />
5. Select the Award Year you wish to review<br />
6. Click “Submit”<br />
7. If the status does not show ‘received and satisfied,’ click on “Source Term<br />
Instructions” on the right side of the screen<br />
How do I Check the Status of my Financial Aid Refund?<br />
1. Login to MyFRC<br />
2. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab<br />
3. Click “<strong>Student</strong> Account”<br />
4. Click “Statement and Payment History”<br />
5. In the description, look for “Refund”<br />
6. If you wish to print your statement of payment history, click “File” then<br />
“Print.”<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Photo ID Card<br />
<strong>Student</strong> photo identification cards are issued at the time of registration and are<br />
updated each semester with a validation sticker. This card can serve as valid<br />
government issued identification and entitles you to:<br />
special activities and discounts on campus as well as in the community;<br />
access bus services through the Plumas Transit System for in county travel;<br />
access health services with Plumas County Public Health Agency for<br />
services outlined on page 38 of this <strong>Handbook</strong>.<br />
Get your FRC Photo ID Card<br />
@ Admissions & Records<br />
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Campus Communication<br />
FRC Email and Network Account<br />
Email is the primary source of communication between faculty, staff, and you, the<br />
student. FRC requires that you sign up for an FRC Email and Network Account.<br />
Information distributed via email includes such things as deadlines, general<br />
announcements, and college updates and events. You are responsible for all<br />
information sent via FRC email. This account allows you to log on to any student<br />
computer system in the computer labs, the Library, and the Learning Center.<br />
Printing is available at these locations.<br />
How to Sign Up:<br />
The account is provided free of charge and includes an email account and<br />
access to networked computing systems and software on campus.<br />
You can apply for an account in person at the Library or online at<br />
www.frc.edu (click on the “Current <strong>Student</strong>s” tab, and then “Request<br />
Network Account”).<br />
How to Access your Network Account:<br />
You can access your account from any student computer system in the<br />
computer labs, the Library, and the Learning Center.<br />
Your USER name is: first initial of first name, middle initial, last name all<br />
in lower case, no spaces. (i.e. – Mary S. Jones would be msjones)<br />
Your PASSWORD is: first initial, last four digits of your student ID<br />
number, first initial of last name all lower case, no spaces. (i.e. m0757j).<br />
You can change your password at any time when you are logged on.<br />
How to Access your Network Email:<br />
Your email address will be your first initial, middle initial, last name<br />
@frc.edu. (i.e. – Mary S. Jones would be msjones@frc.edu)<br />
To access your email on campus, log in to any student computer<br />
system in the computer labs, the Library, and the Learning Center with<br />
your network username and password. Click on the FRC email icon on<br />
the desktop. Log on with your network username and password.<br />
To access your email off campus, go to the FRC homepage<br />
(www.frc.edu) click on the email link on the right side of the page and log<br />
in with your network username and password.<br />
Printing Capabilities with the Network Account:<br />
When you open the account, you will receive 50 free pages of printing.<br />
You can keep track of your available printing by checking the icon that<br />
comes up in the right hand corner of the screen each time you log in.<br />
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You can purchase additional pages in increments of $5 (100 pages) by<br />
filling out the Printing Fee Payment Coupon. This Coupon is available in<br />
Admissions and Records, the Library, all computer labs, and the Business<br />
Office. Payments are made in Admissions and Records; check, cash,<br />
debit, or credit cards are acceptable.<br />
Funds will usually be added to your account within two business days, so<br />
plan ahead for all your printing needs. This fee is nonrefundable.<br />
Stop by the Library if you need further instructions on accessing or setting up your<br />
Email and Network Account.<br />
Nixle<br />
In the event of emergencies, campus closures, or other catastrophic events, FRC<br />
utilizes the Nixle public safety alert service.<br />
Nixle is a FREE service which instantly links you to important FRC<br />
announcements regarding campus closures or emergency situations.<br />
Nixle will ONLY be used for emergency situations and campus closure<br />
information.<br />
All information from Nixle is sent to your mobile phone (via text) and to<br />
your email account.<br />
How to Register for Nixle:<br />
Log on to www.nixle.com<br />
Click on “SIGN UP NOW”<br />
Enter in the required information and click on “I accept, Sign me up”<br />
Enter in the <strong>College</strong> address:<br />
FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE<br />
570 GOLDEN EAGLE AVENUE<br />
QUINCY, CA 95971<br />
Follow the remaining confirmation steps<br />
Closures Due to Adverse Weather or Catastrophic Events<br />
In the event that classes are canceled or campus is closed due to adverse weather<br />
or catastrophic events, notifications will be made through the following means:<br />
Nixle - emergency communication system<br />
Posted on the FRC website at www.frc.edu<br />
Message on campus voicemail: 530-283-0202<br />
Local radio stations announcements: KNLF, KTOR, KJDX/KSUE, KQNY<br />
Email to all students through FRC email account<br />
Decisions to close are usually made by 7:00am. If the college opens for the<br />
morning but weather worsens, closure decisions will be made by 1:00pm. with<br />
notifications immediately following the decision.<br />
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Posting Information on Campus<br />
Bulletin boards are provided at convenient locations on campus for<br />
posting materials to promote events and activities.<br />
All materials displayed on a bulletin board shall clearly indicate the author<br />
or agency responsible for its production, and shall be approved and dated<br />
with a removal date by the Chief <strong>Student</strong> Services Office.<br />
Postings may be put up with tacks or tape, but not staples.<br />
Materials may not be posted on windows or glass doors, on the side of<br />
buildings walls, doors, posts, trees and fences.<br />
The parties responsible for the posting must remove it as soon as<br />
possible according to the removal date.<br />
Postings may be denied at the discretion of the Chief <strong>Student</strong> Services Office,<br />
particularly when they may be in violation of policy.<br />
Transportation Information<br />
Parking and Traffic Regulations<br />
FRC enforces traffic and parking regulations on campus by the authority granted in<br />
Section 21113 of the California Vehicle Code. Enforcement is under the<br />
jurisdiction of FRC and the California Highway Patrol. Violators may receive<br />
citations from these agencies.<br />
Parking Permits:<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s using any FRC campus parking facility must pay a parking fee at<br />
the time of registration.<br />
The fee is $20 per semester and a parking sticker is issued.<br />
The sticker must be displayed in the lower left hand corner of your vehicle<br />
windshield.<br />
Parking Regulations:<br />
You are allowed to park only in designated parking areas inside the lower<br />
campus parking lots.<br />
You may park between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm (hours are<br />
extended only for special college sanctioned activities).<br />
You must adhere to all traffic signs and posted speed limits; maximum<br />
speed is 15 mph.<br />
You are allowed to drop people off at the top of campus; this does not<br />
mean you can park to check your mail, visit an instructor, pick up a<br />
paycheck, etc.<br />
Parking at FRC is at your own risk. You are encouraged to lock your<br />
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vehicle while it is unattended. FRC assumes no liability for damage or<br />
theft of vehicles or their contents.<br />
Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Parking:<br />
If you possess a disabled permit/plate issued by the Department of Motor<br />
Vehicles, you may park in the designated blue placard parking spaces on<br />
campus. Please remember that you may not park in spaces reserved for<br />
wheelchair-only parking unless your permit designates this type of<br />
parking.<br />
Your disabled permit must be clearly displayed in your vehicle.<br />
You must also purchase and properly display an FRC parking permit.<br />
The CHP routinely patrols disabled parking spaces on campus and may<br />
require proof of disability, so carry a copy in your vehicle at all times. FRC<br />
does not intervene in this process on your behalf.<br />
Although FRC meets State of California requirements for the number of disabled<br />
parking spaces, the available of these spaces may be insufficient at various times<br />
of the day. <strong>Student</strong>s who can arrange to be dropped off at the upper campus are<br />
encouraged to do so. DSPS also provides rides to the upper campus for disabled<br />
students. Contact that office to make on campus transportation arrangements, if<br />
necessary.<br />
Visitor Parking:<br />
Visitor parking is for people visiting campus. It is not for students to<br />
conduct business on the upper campus.<br />
Visitor parking is limited to 15 minutes without a permit.<br />
Visitor Parking Permits can be obtained from the campus switchboard<br />
operator.<br />
Bicycles, Motorcycles, Skateboards and other Modes of Transportation:<br />
Bicycles must be parked in the racks located throughout the campus.<br />
Bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, and similar<br />
modes of transportation (except wheelchairs) are prohibited in buildings<br />
and may not be ridden on campus paths, walkways, and grassy areas.<br />
Citations Are Issued If:<br />
A valid parking permit is not displayed in the lower left hand corner of your<br />
vehicle windshield.<br />
You park in any unauthorized area; this includes double parking and<br />
parking along the creek or any grassy area.<br />
You park in visitor parking.<br />
You park in blue placard spaces designated for persons with disabilities.<br />
Your vehicle is left parked for more than 72 hours; it will be cited as
abandoned and towed at your expense.<br />
Bicycles or motorcycles are parked in restricted areas.<br />
Citations issued by FRC may be contested within 30 days from the date of<br />
issuance. Contact the Director of Facilities, ext. 259, for the policy and procedure<br />
for contesting citations.<br />
Plumas Transit Systems (bus service): 530-283-2538<br />
All students enrolled at FRC are entitled to unlimited bus service within<br />
Plumas County through Plumas Transit Systems.<br />
Plumas Transit includes round trip bus routes Monday - Friday between<br />
Chester and Quincy, Portola and Quincy, and within the local Quincy<br />
Area.<br />
The FRC pick-up location is in the lower parking lot by the MPB.<br />
Bus schedules are available at the following locations: Campus Center,<br />
Admissions & Records, or view at www.plumastransit.com. Plumas<br />
Transit Systems reserves the right to amend route schedules at any time.<br />
Your <strong>Student</strong> Photo ID Card, with current semester<br />
validation sticker, will serve as the Bus Pass for<br />
Plumas Transit. Go to the Admissions & Records<br />
Office to obtain your photo ID card.<br />
Road Conditions:<br />
Call CALTRANS at 800-427-7623 for current information on the road<br />
conditions for all major California roadways.<br />
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<strong>Student</strong> Rights and Responsibilities<br />
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a Drug-Free campus and you are hereby notified that the<br />
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled<br />
substance, as defined in Schedules I-V of section 202 of the Controlled<br />
Substances Act (231 U.S.C.812) , or unlawful use of alcohol, is prohibited on<br />
Campus and at <strong>College</strong>-sponsored activities.<br />
You are further notified that as a condition of your continued enrollment, you are<br />
expected to abide by the terms of this policy statement, and must notify the District<br />
of any criminal drug or alcohol conviction (including a plea of nolo contendere),<br />
occurring on the Campus or at a <strong>College</strong> sponsored activity. Said notice shall be<br />
delivered to the Superintendent/President /Designee no later than five (5) days<br />
after such conviction. Once said notice is delivered, the District will then have the<br />
responsibility to notify the federal contractor or agencies within 10 days of receiving<br />
notice of such conviction.<br />
The District will then take appropriate action to provide support or additional<br />
corrective actions, from counseling or referral and treatment up to<br />
dismissal/expulsion for any student found to have violated the provisions of this<br />
statement.<br />
If you violate this policy, you will be subject to disciplinary action, which may<br />
include referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion,<br />
expulsion, or dismissal. You may also become ineligible for financial aid. FRC<br />
offers students assistance and referrals in conjunction with and in furtherance of its<br />
drug-free policy<br />
Animals on Campus<br />
Pets or dogs are not allowed on the campus. Exception is made for<br />
specially trained service animals or for animals participating in a college<br />
approved instructional activity with written permission from the <strong>College</strong><br />
administration.<br />
Horses are not allowed on lawns or athletic fields unless the horse is<br />
participating in a college approved instructional activity with the<br />
permission from the Director of Facilities.<br />
Damage caused by unauthorized activity of an animal on campus is the<br />
responsibility of the rider or individual in control of the animal.<br />
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Smoking on Campus<br />
To promote the comfort, health, and well being of all students, staff, and visitors,<br />
and to maintain the safety of District facilities:<br />
Smoking is prohibited in the proximity of entrances, exits and operable<br />
windows, on pedestrian pathways, and in District facilities and vehicles.<br />
Smoking is allowed at designated areas as follows:<br />
- Flat area behind Classroom 239<br />
- Area behind the 600 Building - outside behind the Gallery<br />
- Bottom level of <strong>Student</strong> Center – outside on west end next to the<br />
memorial bench<br />
- Science Building – across the street next to ADA parking stall<br />
- Voc. Tech Building– west end of parking lot.<br />
Tape Recorders in the Classroom<br />
The use of tape recorders in classrooms requires the instructor’s<br />
permission.<br />
If a tape recorder is required as a result of a disability, the student should<br />
contact Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Services for assistance.<br />
Other Rights and Responsibilities<br />
Additional rights and responsibilities expected of FRC students are contained in the<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Rights and Responsibilities <strong>Handbook</strong>. <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to<br />
familiarize themselves with this <strong>Handbook</strong>, which includes the following:<br />
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<strong>Student</strong> Rights (freedom of harassment & discrimination, freedom of<br />
expression, privacy rights of student records)<br />
Standards of <strong>Student</strong> Conduct<br />
Academic Integrity<br />
Grievance Procedure<br />
Consensual Relationship Statement<br />
Children on FRC Properties<br />
Computer and Network Use Procedures<br />
This <strong>Handbook</strong> is available on-line at www.frc.edu/studentservices/ or you can<br />
request a copy from the <strong>Student</strong> Services Office.<br />
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ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS<br />
Academic Advising<br />
Academic advisors will assist you in identifying your education and career goals,<br />
developing a schedule of classes, and establishing an individualized <strong>Student</strong><br />
Education Plan (SEP). They will provide you with discipline-specific information<br />
that includes the sequence of courses necessary for graduation or transfer as well<br />
as information on career and employment. Assessment scores and school<br />
transcripts are necessary for your first advising appointments.<br />
Once you have completed 15 units of college credit you are required to have a<br />
completed SEP on file, which should be updated every semester. If you are a<br />
student athlete and/or receive financial aid, you must have an SEP on file to<br />
maintain eligibility. Academic Advisors monitor your progress on an ongoing<br />
basis.<br />
Academic Advising for <strong>Student</strong> Athletes<br />
If you are a student athlete, academic advisors will provide you with discipline<br />
specific information that includes the sequence of courses necessary for<br />
graduation or transfer. They will also assist in providing a clear outlook of career<br />
and employment opportunities in your major or interest area. Once you have<br />
completed 15 units of college credit you are required to have a completed <strong>Student</strong><br />
Education Plan (SEP) on file for your declared major to maintain eligibility. The<br />
SEP should be updated every semester.<br />
Since most student athletes are uncertain of their transfer destination until their<br />
final semester of attendance, advising concerning course selection is critical. If you<br />
are prepared for college level coursework during your first semester, advising will<br />
focus on a transferrable transcript to a wide variety of colleges and universities.<br />
Academic advisors work closing with coaches and the Athletic Department<br />
regarding NCAA I, NCAA II and NAIA transfer eligibility requirements.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Responsibility for Programs and Classes<br />
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Final selection of classes and completion of program requirements are your<br />
responsibility. FRC staff will make every effort to assist you in planning a<br />
program of study to meet your academic goal.<br />
You are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance<br />
established for each class in which you are enrolled.
<strong>Student</strong> Education Plan (SEP)<br />
MAP OUT YOUR FUTURE!<br />
What is a <strong>Student</strong> Education Plan?<br />
It is a plan you develop in cooperation with an academic advisor describing<br />
your academic and career related goals.<br />
The plan includes setting up a list of classes needed each semester in order<br />
to meet your career, degree, and/or transfer goal.<br />
The plan also includes referrals to college services, if necessary, to assist<br />
you in meeting your goals.<br />
Who needs to make a <strong>Student</strong> Education Plan?<br />
Everyone should make an education plan.<br />
The plan helps clarify your reason for attending FRC and sets the path for<br />
meeting intended goals.<br />
Why is it important to make a <strong>Student</strong> Education Plan?<br />
It helps avoid wasting time and money on taking unnecessary courses.<br />
It helps in choosing the right courses for transfer and make transferring to<br />
another college less of a hassle.<br />
It helps in planning, evaluating and selecting a career that will be right for<br />
you.<br />
Remember, any plan you make now is NOT carved in stone;<br />
it can be changed and modified as your goals change.<br />
Satisfactory Academic Progress<br />
You are considered to be maintaining satisfactory progress when your grade point<br />
average (GPA) is 2.0 or higher. Special satisfactory progress requirements exist if<br />
you are a financial aid recipient, EOPS student, veteran, and/or student athlete. It<br />
is your responsibility to understand and maintain all course and academic<br />
requirements that pertain to you.<br />
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Probation, Dismissal and Appeals<br />
If you have not maintained satisfactory academic progress, you will receive a letter<br />
notifying you of your probation or dismissal status. Due process is available.<br />
Consult the 2010-2012 FRC <strong>College</strong> Catalog (pgs. 67-70) for details regarding<br />
standards for probation and dismissal and due process policy and procedure.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Intervention Committee (SIC)<br />
The role of the <strong>Student</strong> Intervention Committee is to help students who are<br />
experiencing academic and non-academic difficulties. The committee includes<br />
faculty members, advisors, student services staff, and coaches. Using an Early<br />
Alert process, instructors or staff members refer students who are facing issues<br />
such as poor grades, non-attendance, illness, family emergency, emotional<br />
difficulties, a disability, or financial problems.<br />
If you are referred to this committee, you will be contacted by a committee member<br />
who will work to connect you with campus services and resources. They may also<br />
refer you to community agencies to help with non-academic challenges you might<br />
be facing. The goal is to help you remain in school and succeed.<br />
Hours: 9:00am—5:00pm, Monday—Friday<br />
Academic Advisor: Jodi Beynon, ext. 288<br />
EOPS Program Manager/Counselor: Linda Vaughn, ext. 249<br />
TRIO/SSS Academic Advisor: Beth Reid, ext. 243<br />
TRIO/SSS Academic Advisor: Josh White, ext. 327<br />
Counseling/Advising Office: ext. 215 & 313<br />
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Admissions and Records<br />
The Admissions and Records Office staff can answer questions or provide<br />
information regarding the following:<br />
Registration and Fees<br />
Help with access to MyFRC<br />
(<strong>Student</strong> Portal)<br />
Schedule of Classes<br />
Directions for Online Registration<br />
Directions for Adding & Dropping<br />
Classes Online<br />
Obtain Your FRC ID Number & PIN<br />
Obtain FRC <strong>Student</strong> ID Card<br />
Withdrawal from School<br />
Enrollment Fees/Tuition Payment<br />
Parking Permit<br />
Printing Fees Payment<br />
Refund Checks<br />
Financial Aid Disbursement Checks<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Records<br />
Semester Grades<br />
Transcript Requests<br />
Declaration of Major<br />
Address Changes<br />
Enrollment Verification<br />
Release of Information<br />
Privacy of <strong>Student</strong> Records<br />
Good Neighbor Policy (Nevada<br />
Resident)<br />
Residency Clarification<br />
Athletic Eligibility<br />
Graduation<br />
Procedures for Petitioning to<br />
Graduate<br />
Review of Graduation<br />
Requirements<br />
Diplomas<br />
International <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Admissions<br />
Information/Requirements<br />
Admissions Application<br />
Enrollment Fees/Tuition<br />
SEVIS Information<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am — 5:00pm, Monday—Friday<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202, ext. 600<br />
FAX: 530-283-9961<br />
Director of Admissions and Records: Leslie Mikesell<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Accounts Technician: Erin Roth<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Services Technician: Julie Orloff<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Services Technician: Mishawn Heater<br />
Admissions and Registration documents are available in alternative formats (large type,<br />
Braille, etc.) upon request. Contact Leslie Mikesell, Director of Admissions and Records at<br />
800-442-9799 ext. 285 or lmikesell@frc.edu or contact Terrie Rose-Boehme, Director of<br />
DSPS, at 800-442-9799 ext. 247, or trose-boehme@frc.edu.<br />
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Enrollment & Academic Requirements<br />
Below are major enrollment and academic procedures and requirements. It is<br />
important to understand and carry out these procedures and requirements to<br />
ensure academic success.<br />
Adding Classes<br />
You may add classes to their semester class schedule by the deadlines<br />
published in the Academic Calendar.<br />
You may add classes through your <strong>Student</strong> Portal (MyFRC).<br />
You should speak with your Academic Advisor to ensure that the classes<br />
meet your academic goal.<br />
Dropping Classes<br />
There are two dates for dropping classes (see the Academic Calendar).<br />
Classes dropped by the first date will not be recorded on your transcript.<br />
Classes dropped by the second date appear as a “W” on your transcript<br />
indicating official withdrawal from the course.<br />
You may drop classes through your <strong>Student</strong> Portal (MyFRC).<br />
You should speak with your Academic Advisor before dropping a class.<br />
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INSTRUCTORS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY DROP STUDENTS WHO DO NOT<br />
ATTEND CLASS. KNOW THE DEADLINES AND PROTECT YOUR GPA!<br />
IF YOU NEED HELP, SEE YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.<br />
Withdrawal from <strong>College</strong><br />
To officially withdraw from all college classes prior to the end of a semester,<br />
you must complete an Official Withdrawal form.<br />
All college property (i.e. books and equipment) must be returned and any<br />
outstanding financial obligation to the college must be paid before your FRC<br />
transcripts will be released.<br />
Official Withdrawal forms are available online at<br />
http://www.frc.edu/admissionsandrecords/<br />
IMPORTANT! Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute official withdrawal.<br />
Failure to officially withdraw from classes following the procedure outlined above<br />
may result in “FW” grade being recorded on college transcripts, which is equivalent<br />
to an “F.”<br />
Military Withdrawal from <strong>College</strong><br />
If you are a member of an active or reserve U.S. military service and receive orders<br />
compelling a withdrawal from courses, you may withdraw at any time during the
semester and qualify for full refund of enrollment fees for any classes for which<br />
academic credit has not been awarded. You must complete an Official Withdrawal<br />
form and must verify your military orders.<br />
Class Attendance - Regular attendance promotes success!<br />
You are expected to attend all sessions of each class in which you are<br />
enrolled.<br />
If you do not attend the first two meetings of any class in which you are<br />
enrolled without prior notification to the instructor, you may be dropped<br />
without notice.<br />
Instructors set an attendance policy for each class and have the option of<br />
including attendance as a grading criterion.<br />
It is your responsibility to know and comply with class attendance policies.<br />
Absence Due to Illness<br />
You should notify your instructors if you are unable to attend classes due to<br />
illness.<br />
It is your responsibility to make arrangements with your instructors to<br />
complete missed coursework.<br />
Limitation of Course Load<br />
You may enroll for a maximum of 19 units per semester.<br />
To exceed this maximum, you must obtain the prior approval of the Chief<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Services Officer by completing the Petition to Enrollment in More<br />
Than 19 Units form.<br />
This form is available online at http://www.frc.edu/admissionsandrecords/.<br />
Submit the completed form to the <strong>Student</strong> Services Office.<br />
Overlapping Classes<br />
You may not enroll in classes or labs that have overlapping meeting times.<br />
Requests for exemptions to this rule must be submitted on the Overlapping<br />
Classes form to the instructors involved and to the Chief Instructional<br />
Officer.<br />
Overlapping Classes forms are available online at<br />
http://www.frc.edu/admissionsandrecords/.<br />
Course Repetition<br />
You are permitted to repeat a course when:<br />
The course in question may be repeated for credit.<br />
See your academic advisor for details.<br />
A substandard grade (D, F, W, NP) has been received.<br />
The new grade will be used in grade point calculation and considerations<br />
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associated with the awarding of certificates or degrees. The previously<br />
recorded grade will remain legible on permanent records.<br />
Under special circumstances in which a C or better grade was earned.<br />
Special circumstances may include a long lapse between the time the<br />
class was first taken and the present, or the need to achieve a higher<br />
grade to qualify for entrance into a program. The new grade will be noted<br />
on permanent records. The originally recorded grade will be used to<br />
calculate grade point average and in considerations associated with the<br />
awarding of certificates or degrees.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s wishing to repeat a course under these provisions must file a<br />
Petition to Repeat a Course with the Admissions and Records office prior to<br />
enrollment.<br />
Independent and Directed Study<br />
Independent Study is designed for students who, due to special<br />
circumstances, cannot attend a class as regularly scheduled.<br />
Directed Study is designed for students who wish to take additional<br />
coursework in a field of study after having completed the sufficient courses<br />
within that field of study as determined by the faculty member in the<br />
discipline and approved by the Chief Instruction Officer.<br />
You must petition for independent and directed study courses by meeting<br />
collaboratively with the instructor of the course to complete a study contract.<br />
The instructor will forward the contract to the Instruction Office for approval<br />
and the assignment of a course registration number (CRN).<br />
The instructor will contact you when approve has been obtained.<br />
Once approval has been obtained, you can then enroll in the course<br />
through the <strong>Student</strong> Portal (MyFRC).<br />
Grading System and Structure<br />
At the beginning of each course, your instructors will outline their course<br />
objectives and explain the basis upon which grades will be determined.<br />
Evaluation of your achievement in each course will be made in relation to<br />
your attainment of those course objectives.<br />
Semester grades are usually posted by individual instructors within a week<br />
following final exams. You may check your grades on the <strong>Student</strong> Portal<br />
(MyFRC).<br />
The determination of your grade by the instructor shall be final in the<br />
absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence (Education Code, Section<br />
76224)<br />
If you want to challenge or appeal a grade, it must be done through the
<strong>Student</strong> Rights and Grievances procedure (AP5530) as outlined in the<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Rights and Responsibilities <strong>Handbook</strong>, which is available on line at<br />
www.frc.edu/studentservices/. The challenge of a grade needs to be made<br />
within one year of receipt of the grade.<br />
The FRC grading structure is as follows:<br />
Grade Grade points per unit<br />
A Excellent 4.0<br />
A- 3.7<br />
B+ Good 3.3<br />
B 3.0<br />
B- 2.7<br />
C+ Satisfactory 2.3<br />
C 2.0<br />
D+ Passing 1.3<br />
D 1.0<br />
F Failing 0<br />
FW Failing Withdrawal 0<br />
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation<br />
Your GPA is one measure of your academic success and can be calculated using<br />
the following steps.<br />
Step 1:<br />
Write down the grade received and units earned for each course.<br />
Check the chart above for the grade points assigned to each grade.<br />
Multiply the earned units by the grade point.<br />
Total the earned units and overall grade points<br />
Course Grade Units x Grade Points Overall GPA<br />
Engl 101 A- 3 3.7 11.1<br />
Math 10 B- 4 2.7 10.8<br />
Hist 108 C 3 2.0 6.0<br />
HES 135 A 1 4.0 4.0<br />
Humn 128 B 3 3.0 9.0<br />
TOTAL 14 40.9<br />
Step 2:<br />
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Divide the overall grade points by the units to determine the GPA for that individual<br />
semester.<br />
Overall Grade points Units = GPA<br />
40.9 14 2.92<br />
GPA is computed on an individual semester basis and on a cumulative basis that<br />
includes all work completed at <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong>. At the time of graduation,<br />
grades received for college-level work at other institutions will be calculated and<br />
included in an overall GPA.<br />
For further assistance in calculating your GPA go to:<br />
www.back2college.com/gpa.htm<br />
The following designations are not included in computing grade point averages<br />
(GPA), but may be used in determining progress probation and dismissal.<br />
P Pass<br />
NP No pass<br />
I Incomplete<br />
IP In progress (class extends beyond term)<br />
RD Report delayed (instructor has not submitted grade)<br />
W Withdrawal<br />
Pass / No Pass<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who do not wish to receive a letter grade may enroll in 3 units (or in one<br />
class exceeding 3 units) per semester on a Pass / No Pass basis.<br />
P = Credit will be awarded for work equivalent to a grade of “C” or better<br />
NP = No Credit will be given for “D” or “F” work.<br />
Courses in your major may not be taken on a P/NP basis.<br />
A maximum of 12 units of P/NP grades may be applied toward<br />
completion of the Associate Degree.<br />
Courses with P/NP grades may not be accepted by transfer institutions.<br />
P/NP grades are not computed in the GPA calculation, but a NP grade<br />
will record as units attempted in determining progress probation and<br />
dismissal.<br />
Once the P/NP change is filed, the designation may not be converted to<br />
a letter grade.<br />
You can file for P/NP through the <strong>Student</strong> Portal. Click on the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab,<br />
“Registration,” and “Change Class Options.” You must file by the deadline<br />
listed in the Academic Calendar.<br />
Incomplete Grades<br />
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An incomplete grade of “I” may be given in the event of an unforeseen emergency<br />
or justifiable reason if you cannot complete all requirements of a course in the<br />
designated time period.<br />
You can request an incomplete grade by submitting a Request for<br />
Incomplete Grade form with Admissions and Records. This form is a<br />
contract between you and your instructor that outlines the conditions you<br />
must meet to receive a final grade and a deadline for completion. The form<br />
is kept on file in the Admissions and Records Office.<br />
An incomplete grade should be made up by the date designated by the<br />
instructor, but in no case later than one year from the end of the semester<br />
during which the agreement was filed.<br />
If the conditions of the request are not met within one year, the “I” grade will<br />
be changed to the grade indicated by the instructor on the form, or an “F”<br />
grade will be recorded if the instructor has not indicated otherwise.<br />
When coursework has been completed, the instructor will assign the<br />
appropriate grade on a Request for Grade Change form and submit it to the<br />
Admissions and Records Office. The incomplete grade will be replaced with<br />
the appropriate final grade and will be recorded on your transcript.<br />
Transcripts<br />
Transcripts reflect the official grade for all courses you have taken at FRC. Official<br />
transcripts may be requested from Admissions and Records or through the <strong>Student</strong><br />
Portal (MyFRC). Transcripts will not be released until all college property is<br />
returned and outstanding debts paid.<br />
Official Transcript requests may be made by:<br />
Using the <strong>Student</strong> Portal “request printed transcripts.”<br />
Downloading a Transcript Request form from www.frc.edu and submitting it<br />
to Admissions and Records.<br />
Completing a Transcript Request form in Admission and Records.<br />
Fees for Official Transcripts:<br />
The first two official transcripts are free (does not apply to Rush or Faxed<br />
transcripts).<br />
Additional transcripts cost $5.00 each.<br />
Rush or Faxed transcripts (available next working day) cost $10.00 each.<br />
Unofficial Transcripts can be viewed and printed through the <strong>Student</strong> Portal<br />
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(MyFRC). Faxed transcripts are also considered unofficial.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Records and Privacy<br />
All student records are maintained at the Admissions and Records Office in<br />
accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of<br />
1974 (FERPA). Copies of FERPA are available at the Admissions and Records<br />
Office. All rights apply equally to currently enrolled and former students.<br />
Right to Review and Challenge<br />
You have the right to inspect, review and challenge the contents of all educational<br />
records related to you. If you wish to inspect or challenge your records, you must<br />
make a request in writing to the Chief Instruction Officer.<br />
Privacy Rights of <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Your education records will not be released to any individual or agency without<br />
your written consent; the following exceptions apply:<br />
Your education records are open to <strong>College</strong> employees acting in the<br />
course of their duties and to state and federal officials as defined in<br />
Section 54618 of the California Administrative Code.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> may grant access to your education records for emergency<br />
purposes and for court orders as permitted in Sections 54620 and<br />
54622 of the California Administrative Code.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> may release certain “directory information” unless you<br />
inform the Admissions and Records Office within 10 days after classes<br />
begin that certain, or all of such, information cannot be released without<br />
your consent.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Directory Information<br />
Directory information is information contained in an education record that would not<br />
generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It includes,<br />
but is not limited to: your name, address, telephone listing, participation in officially<br />
recognized activities and sports, weight and height if a member of an athletic team,<br />
degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or<br />
institution attended.<br />
Specific details on <strong>Student</strong> Records, Privacy, and Directory Information can be<br />
found in Board Policy (BP 5040) and Administrative Procedures (AP 5040) at the<br />
following link: www.frc.edu/administration/trustees/index.html<br />
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SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Services Division is committed to creating an environment that<br />
promotes growth and learning through the practice of the following Core Values:<br />
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Optimism, & Compassion<br />
Bookstore & Post Office<br />
The primary purpose of the FRC Bookstore is to provide textbooks, reference<br />
books, and supplies for all classes at the best pricing possible.<br />
In addition, the Bookstore sells emblematic apparel, backpacks, greeting cards,<br />
snack foods, and gift items unique to the FRC campus. Services include ordering<br />
of paperback books, limited check cashing, a textbook buyback program held twice<br />
a year during the week of final exams, a United Parcel Service counter, and free<br />
gift wrapping. The Bookstore accepts VISA and MasterCard.<br />
Selling your books back.....KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!<br />
The Bookstore conducts a textbook buyback during final exam week in December<br />
and May of each year. Stop by the Bookstore for details about this program.<br />
Post Office: A United States Post Office contract station is<br />
housed in the Bookstore where students can rent mailboxes,<br />
purchase stamps and money orders, and mail packages.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s have access to mailboxes from:<br />
7:00am — 10:00pm, Monday – Thursday<br />
7:00am – 5:00pm, Friday.<br />
Location: In the center of campus adjacent to the flag pole.<br />
Business Hours: 9:00am—3:30pm, Monday – Thursday<br />
10:00am— 1:00pm, Friday<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202, ext. 271 Fax: 530-283-9609<br />
Bookstore Manager: Theo Jackson, www.tjackson@frc.edu<br />
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Campus Safety & Security<br />
A Safety Officer is available to help provide a safe and secure environment for all<br />
members of the college community. However, it is the policy of <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> that individuals have primary responsibility for taking care of their<br />
personal belongings.<br />
Safety Services Include:<br />
Regular Campus Security Patrol<br />
Safety Training (contact Nick Boyd, ext. 259, for more information)<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202, ext. 259<br />
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />
Crime Reporting Procedures: Any criminal activity may be reported to the<br />
Switchboard Operator, ext. 200 or 0, who will immediately contact the Safety<br />
Officer or other responsible authority. Offenses requiring intervention by law<br />
enforcement agencies should be reported directly to the Plumas County Sheriff’s<br />
Office by dialing 911.<br />
Criminal actions occurring on campus are reported immediately and directly by<br />
campus authorities to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office. Investigation and any<br />
subsequent action on reports of campus crime will be handled as required by law<br />
and the relevant local law enforcement agency. The <strong>College</strong> may elect to pursue<br />
administrative and/or disciplinary action consistent with Board Policies, Education<br />
Code and/or Penal Code against students who are found guilty of crimes<br />
committed on campus or at college events.<br />
The campus is secured at the end of each day or evening session by FRC<br />
maintenance personnel, and is covered by a 24-hour-a-day security alarm for<br />
automatic response, which notifies the local law enforcement personnel.<br />
On-Campus Crime Statistics Offenses Reported*<br />
Survey Year 2006 2007 2008 2009<br />
Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0<br />
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0<br />
Burglary 1 6 3 1<br />
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 0<br />
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0<br />
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 0<br />
Liquor Law Violations 1 2 0 1<br />
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0<br />
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0<br />
Murder 0 0 0 0<br />
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0<br />
Hate Crime Simple Assault 0 0 0 0<br />
*A complete report that includes information on sexual predators and all campus safety<br />
programs can be found on the FRC website: www.frc.edu/home/safety/safety_home.htm<br />
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Career & Transfer Center/<br />
Job Placement Services<br />
The Career/Transfer and Job Placement Center offers a variety of materials,<br />
information, and assistance to help students make informed educational and<br />
employment choices. One section of the Center is dedicated to offering students<br />
employment opportunities while enrolled.<br />
Transfer Information<br />
Internet based scholarship information<br />
A library of college catalogs<br />
Dual Admissions Programs (DAP)<br />
Transfer Admissions Agreements (TAA)<br />
Transfer Admissions Guarantees<br />
On-Site Admissions<br />
Transfer Workshops<br />
Information on general education requirements and articulation agreements<br />
Assist in scheduling four-year college campus visitations<br />
Career Information<br />
Vocational interest and aptitude assessment instruments<br />
DISCOVER career and educational options program<br />
Career and job search videos<br />
Job Placement<br />
Assist in job search preparation -- resume writing, interview skills, successful job<br />
search strategies<br />
Assist in finding part-time or temporary work on campus and in the community<br />
Assist with summer jobs and post-graduate employment<br />
Promotes attendance at County Job Fairs<br />
In order to work in the student employment program you must be enrolled in at<br />
least 6 units and present your social security card and/or appropriate citizenship<br />
documentation.<br />
Hours: 9:00am — 5:00pm, Monday—Friday<br />
Program Manager/Transition Services:<br />
Jodi Beynon, ext. 288<br />
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Child Development Center<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
offers a preschool<br />
program for children ages<br />
2-5 years that provides a<br />
setting that is rich in a<br />
variety of educational<br />
materials and activities<br />
that encourage<br />
enthusiasm for learning.<br />
The staff is professionally<br />
trained in Early Childhood<br />
Education and offers a<br />
nurturing environment with<br />
a creative, age appropriate curriculum. Areas covered include social, physical,<br />
emotional, and cognitive development. A nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are<br />
prepared daily.<br />
Eligible student-parents may enroll their children free of charge, or for a minimal<br />
fee on a sliding scale basis. To be eligible, student-parents must be enrolled in a<br />
minimum of six units at <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Statistics show that children who attend preschool have developed a stronger<br />
foundation of the life long learning skills of creative thinking and problem solving.<br />
Hours: 7:45am — 5:15pm, Monday—Friday<br />
Location: Lower end of main parking lot<br />
For Registration Information Contact the CDC at 530-283-0521<br />
Director: Shelley Morrison<br />
Lead Pre-School Teacher: Inge Stock<br />
Pre-School Teachers: Tanya Meyer, Kelly Molina,<br />
Kinderlin Hosnour, Melissa Gilbert<br />
Office Assistant: Judy Callister<br />
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Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Programs & Services<br />
Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Programs & Services provides assistance to students with<br />
temporary or permanent disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to offer to<br />
students who qualify for services equal access to academic, vocational and<br />
extracurricular activities. DSP&S provides specialized services and equipment to<br />
meet individual needs. Services include:<br />
Supportive Educational Services<br />
Priority Registration<br />
Assistance with Registration<br />
Specialized Counseling<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Educational Plans<br />
Adaptive Equipment & Assistive<br />
Technological Assistance<br />
Test Accommodations<br />
Readers<br />
Special Workshops<br />
Interpreters<br />
Special Tutoring<br />
Disabled Parking Areas<br />
High Tech Center Services<br />
Computer Equipment & Software<br />
Adaptive Technology Computer<br />
Equipment & Software<br />
Assistive Technology Staff<br />
Kurzweil Text Scanner and Dectalk<br />
with Speech Synthesizer<br />
Speech Recognition Software<br />
Specialized Computer-Based<br />
Tutorials<br />
Access to Instructional Media<br />
Network<br />
Access to the Internet<br />
E-mail<br />
Assistive Technology Workshops<br />
Hours: 9:00am — 5:00pm, Monday—Friday<br />
DSP&S/ WorkAbility III Director: Terrie Rose-Boehme, ext. 247<br />
DSP&S Instructional Assistant: Laurie Stockton, ext. 256<br />
Assistive Technology Specialist: Danielle Westmoreland ext. 263<br />
WorkAbility III Program Coordinator: Marci Lang, ext. 318<br />
Alternate Contacts Outside of DSP&S Office<br />
Chief <strong>Student</strong> Services Officer: ext. 273<br />
Human Resources/EEO: ext. 280 & 257<br />
WorkAbility III is a joint program of FRC and the Department of Rehabilitation<br />
designed to increase employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The<br />
program provides comprehensive pre-employment assessment, training, and<br />
assistance for people with special needs who are making the transition from school<br />
to work, or from one line of work to another. All FRC students who qualify for<br />
Department of Rehabilitation services may participate in the program.<br />
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Distance Education/Online Courses<br />
FRC offers several courses online through a teleconferencing system and by<br />
correspondence. Most of the courses are taught through the Internet. Some are<br />
“hybrid” courses, which mean they are taught through a combination of face-to-face<br />
instruction and distance education delivery.<br />
Online courses may be delivered through the <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> web site for<br />
distance education at www.frc-online.com, or through a web site provided by the<br />
company that supplies the textbook for your course. Contact your instructor for<br />
information. Your instructor’s email address is: the first initial of their first name,<br />
plus their last name, plus @frc.edu, i.e. mjones@frc.edu for Mary Jones.<br />
Should I Take A Distance Education Course?<br />
There are two main issues to consider. First, do you have the skills and<br />
technology needed to handle the way the course is being delivered? Although<br />
minimal computer and internet experience is needed for most online courses, you<br />
will need to be comfortable with basic tasks like sending emails and email<br />
attachments, browsing the internet, and downloading files. You’ll also need to know<br />
how to use a word processor (like Microsoft Word) and possibly other programs<br />
depending on the course. Of course, you will need access to a computer and a<br />
reliable internet connection.<br />
Second, will you have the time and focus to complete a distance education<br />
courses? Distance education courses can be more time consuming than regular<br />
courses, and you may have distractions or responsibilities at home. Will you<br />
regularly have a block of time at home to keep up with your course? Do you have<br />
the personal discipline and motivation to do the work at home?<br />
Tips for Online Course Success:<br />
Do not underestimate the time required to successfully complete a distance<br />
education course. The advantage of distance education courses is in your ability to<br />
schedule when and where you do the work, not having less work.<br />
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Contact your instructor by email as soon as possible after you enroll in the course.<br />
Obtain the assignments and due dates, and get started as soon as possible.<br />
Plan regular times when you will work on your assignments, keeping in mind typical<br />
distractions or responsibilities, and stick to your schedule.<br />
Keep in touch with your instructor and the course activities. Check email and the<br />
course web site at least once a day if possible.<br />
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Accessing Online Courses Through Moodle<br />
From on campus: You can access your online course from campus computers by<br />
clicking on the yellow star on the desktop, or by going to www.frc-online.com.<br />
From off campus: You can access online course by going to the FRC homepage<br />
(www.frc.edu) and clicking on the Moodle link on the right-hand side of the page.<br />
Setting Up Your Moodle Account:<br />
Once you access the main page for online courses using one of the methods<br />
above:<br />
<br />
<br />
Click on “create a new account” – it is on the upper right hand side of the<br />
page.<br />
For your Username we recommend that you use your FRC Network<br />
Username.<br />
Your Password must be at least 8 characters long, must have at least 1<br />
digit, must have at least 1 upper case letter, 1 lower case letter and must<br />
have at least 1 non-alphanumeric character such as ?,*,&, -, %.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
You should use your FRC email in the boxes requesting an email address<br />
because you cannot access non-FRC email accounts from campus<br />
computers.<br />
After all information is input, press “create my new account.”<br />
You will then need to open your FRC email. There will be an email from<br />
“administration.” Open this email and click on the confirmation link<br />
provided. Once that is done, you can access your online courses.<br />
IMPORTANT: If you have not received an Enrollment Key from your instructor,<br />
you should email that instructor and ask them to send you the information.<br />
Remember, your instructor’s email address is the first initial of their first name, plus<br />
their last name, plus @frc.edu, i.e. mjones@frc.edu for Mary Jones.<br />
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Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)<br />
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)<br />
EOPS/CARE is a state-funded program designed to offer additional financial<br />
assistance and special support services to help and encourage those students<br />
affected by social or economic disadvantages. EOPS/CARE is committed to<br />
helping students gain access to the resources they need to succeed in college and<br />
achieve their academic goals.<br />
You are encouraged to complete a short application to see if you qualify for<br />
EOPS/CARE services. Applications are available through Linda Vaughn, EOPS<br />
Program Manager, 283-0202, ext. 249, or CARE Program Manager, Jodi Beynon,<br />
283-0202, ext. 288.<br />
Services Provided<br />
Educational and Career Guidance<br />
Transfer Assistance<br />
Priority Registration<br />
Textbooks<br />
Child Care<br />
EOPS Work Study<br />
CARE Services<br />
Eligibility Requirements<br />
California Resident<br />
Maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average<br />
Enrolled in a Minimum of 12 Units<br />
Demonstrate Financial Need<br />
Educationally Underprepared<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am — 5:00pm, Monday—Friday<br />
Location: Career Transfer Center<br />
EOPS Program Manager/Counselor, Linda Vaughn, ext. 249<br />
CARE Program Manager, Jodi Beynon, ext. 288<br />
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Financial Aid<br />
The FRC Financial Aid Office assists students in obtaining funds to help meet<br />
educational and living expenses while attending college.<br />
How Do I Apply?<br />
1. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal <strong>Student</strong> Aid) on line at<br />
www.FAFSA.gov<br />
2. Once the Financial Aid Office receives the electronically processed financial<br />
aid application from the federal processing center, it will be evaluated. The<br />
Financial Aid Office will construct a preliminary financial aid package and it will<br />
be sent to you. This package will include a preliminary award letter and will<br />
also request additional supporting documentation.<br />
3. You can print out the required forms and check the status of your financial aid<br />
from your <strong>Student</strong> Portal, for assistance on how to do this, instructions are on<br />
our website. www.frc.edu/financialaid/<br />
What Is Available?<br />
Fee Waiver for California Residents: Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waivers,<br />
Dependents of Veterans Waiver… Eligible students may have a portion or<br />
all enrollment fees waived; does not have to be repaid.<br />
Grants: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant,<br />
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant; Cal Grants B and C, <strong>Student</strong> Support<br />
Services Program…..Money based on financial need; does not have to<br />
be repaid.<br />
Scholarships: FRC Foundation, Academic Senate, Faculty Union, California<br />
State Employee Association #712, Classified Senate, and several others<br />
maintained on file….Money that may be awarded on merit and/or for<br />
financial need; does not have to be repaid.<br />
Work: Federal Work Study; various student employment opportunities on or off<br />
campus….Money earned by the student working through the college,<br />
generally for minimum wage.<br />
Loans: Federal Direct Loans, Subsidized and Unsubsidized <strong>Student</strong> Loans,<br />
Parent PLUS Loans (Loans for parents)….Money borrowed; must be<br />
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paid back with interest.<br />
Veterans Education Benefits: For information about Veterans Education Benefits,<br />
come to the Financial Aid Department or call (530)283-0202 ext. 603<br />
How Is My Financial Aid Eligibility Determined?<br />
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is derived from the federal need analysis<br />
calculation. Standardized federal calculations are applied to the data you and your<br />
parents provide on the FAFSA. The EFC is an estimate of the amount of money<br />
you and your family can reasonably contribute toward college costs. The<br />
processor sends your need analysis to FRC, and your eligibility is determined<br />
based on the following calculation: Cost of Attendance - Expected Family<br />
Contribution = Need<br />
Award amounts will vary depending on your enrollment status and class level.<br />
2011-2012 NINE MONTH STUDENT EXPENSE BUDGET<br />
FOR CALIFORNIA STUDENTS<br />
Nine Month California<br />
Living with<br />
California<br />
On Campus<br />
California<br />
Off Campus<br />
Family<br />
Fees 1159 1159 1159<br />
Books &<br />
1656 1656 1656<br />
Supplies<br />
Room & Board 4347 8693 10872<br />
Transportation 1071 1206 1206<br />
Miscellaneous 2277 2277 2277<br />
Total<br />
$10,510 $14,991 $17,170<br />
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2011-2012 NINE MONTH STUDENT EXPENSE BUDGET<br />
FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS<br />
Nine Month Out-Of-State,<br />
International<br />
& NV<br />
Out-Of-State,<br />
International<br />
& NV<br />
Good<br />
Neighbor<br />
(Must apply<br />
Good<br />
Neighbor<br />
(Must apply<br />
students students and be and be<br />
NOT offered NOT offered offered offered<br />
Good<br />
Good<br />
Good Good<br />
Neighbor<br />
On Campus<br />
Neighbor<br />
Off Campus<br />
Neighbor)<br />
On Campus<br />
Neighbor)<br />
Off Campus<br />
Fees 7129 7129 1339 1339<br />
Books &<br />
1656 1656 1656 1656<br />
Supplies<br />
Room & Board 8693 10872 8693 10873<br />
Transportation 1206 1206 1206 1206<br />
Miscellaneous 2277 2277 2277 2277<br />
Total $20,961 $23,140 $15,171 $17,350<br />
Fee Notes:<br />
Fees include Health ($17/semester) & Transit ($1.50/unit) fees<br />
All fees based on full-time of 15 units per semester.<br />
California Residents: $36/unit*<br />
Good Neighbor $42/unit. (Nevada students must apply for and be offered Good<br />
Neighbor rates; other Nevada students will pay Out-of-State rates).<br />
Out-of–State & International Fees at $235/unit.<br />
*Fees are subject to change pending final approval of the California State Budget<br />
Books/Supplies: books ($909); educational supplies ($234), course material fees ($135);<br />
computer-related expenses excluding purchase of computer ($378)<br />
Room & Board: on-campus includes dorm costs (provisions of contract required by FRC<br />
housing), food plan for 14 meals a week, and cost for remaining meals, household supplies;<br />
off-campus includes rent, utilities, food, household supplies.<br />
Transportation: Local includes travel to and from parent’s/student’s residence for classes<br />
and work; out of state who may travel by air....add $1000 (estimate for two round-trip tickets)<br />
Miscellaneous: includes clothing, laundry, personal care, gifts, recreation, medical, etc.<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday–Friday<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202 ext. 603<br />
Fax: 530-283-4659<br />
Financial Aid Director: Barbara Cormack email: bcormack@frc.edu<br />
Financial Aid Specialist: Cheryl McElroy email: cmcelroy@frc.edu<br />
Financial Aid Specialist: Kandi Whitley email: dwhitley@frc.edu<br />
Financial Aid Technician: Alyia Pilgrim email: apilgrim@frc.edu<br />
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Health Services<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides health services to all its students through an<br />
arrangement with the Plumas County Public Health Agency (PCPHA). This agency<br />
is not a full scope medical clinic but provides family planning, physical assessment,<br />
referral, counseling, and health education. All services are provided by a licensed<br />
health care provider who is a staff member or subcontractor of PCPHA.<br />
Services include:<br />
Pregnancy testing, family planning, and referral as indicated.<br />
HIV antibody testing, counseling, and education and referral as needed.<br />
Assessment and referral to community health care providers or hospital<br />
emergency room as needed. Primary or emergent care for issues not in this<br />
list, including chronic pain or chronic medical case management, is not<br />
provided.<br />
Immunizations for FRC students who qualify for the Vaccines for Children<br />
program.<br />
TB skin testing.<br />
Assessment of health risk behavior, counseling, intervention and/or referral<br />
as needed.<br />
Counseling regarding lifestyle decisions toward greater wellness, including<br />
diet, exercise, health care intervention, and mental health referrals.<br />
Assessment of clients for sexually transmitted disease; information and/or<br />
referral as needed.<br />
Assistance in accessing Children Health Disability Prevention (CHDP)<br />
Services for eligible adolescents.<br />
Physical assessment and referral as indicated.<br />
Limited over the counter medications at no charge. PCPHA only prescribes<br />
medications, lab tests, x-rays or other diagnostic tests necessary for family<br />
planning, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis.<br />
Important: If you utilize health service you are responsible for all costs as<br />
a result of referral visits, including but not limited to prescription medications,<br />
lab tests, x-rays, and any hospital emergency room or patient fees.<br />
Services are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm<br />
You must make an appointment with the Plumas County Public Health<br />
Agency at 530-283-6330.<br />
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You must show your FRC ID card with the current semester’s validation<br />
sticker to receive services.<br />
If you are under the age of 18 years you must have parental consent before<br />
any services will be performed. It is your responsibility to provide this before<br />
an appointment is made.<br />
Location:<br />
The Health Clinic at the Plumas County Public Health Agency<br />
(building next to the FRC Residence Hall)<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Insurance<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides students with limited secondary accident insurance<br />
coverage in the event of an injury occurring in the course of a college class or<br />
activity. All such accidents should be reported immediately to the instructor in<br />
charge of the class or activity, Athletic Trainer, or the Human Resources Office. It<br />
is the student’s responsibility to file any insurance claims with their primary<br />
carrier, then with the secondary accident insurance. Claim forms, and<br />
general information are available at the Office of Human Resources.<br />
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Instructional Resource Center<br />
sciences, and GED exam preparation.<br />
The Instructional Resource Center is<br />
staffed by professionals dedicated to<br />
helping students achieve academic<br />
excellence across the curriculum and<br />
personal success. The Center offers a<br />
variety of services including individualized<br />
or group tutoring, writing critiques,<br />
instructional assistance in Math and the<br />
Tutorial Services:<br />
The Center offers free group and individual peer tutoring in most subjects.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who have mastered a specific course are hired to tutor that<br />
particular course. Tutoring information is available in the Instructional<br />
Recourse Center.<br />
Math Lab:<br />
Staff provides assistance with any math course or math related coursework in<br />
physics, chemistry, forestry, water resources, etc.<br />
Writing Lab:<br />
Staff provides assistance with drafting, writing, and editing papers for any<br />
college class. They also provide instruction on research processes such as<br />
locating information and citing sources.<br />
English as a Second Language (ESL):<br />
Instruction in the principles and usage of the English language is provided for<br />
second language learners. The ESL Instructional Assistant is available to<br />
help students communicate with instructors and staff, build study skills, and<br />
understand campus life.<br />
Computer Lab:<br />
Computers are networked with the FRC Library and have full access to the<br />
Internet and campus e-mail. Software available: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,<br />
Access, & Publisher. Supplemental Instruction software available: Learning<br />
Express Library.<br />
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Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday –Thursday.<br />
8:00am – 3:00pm, Friday<br />
Instructional Resource Center Director: Jeanette Kokosinski, ext. 217<br />
ESL/English Instructional Assistant: Joan Jarrett, ext. 254<br />
Instructional Assistant/Tutor Coordinator: Billy Ogle, ext. 254
Library<br />
The library is a<br />
pleasant,<br />
comfortable, welllighted<br />
facility with<br />
tables for group<br />
study and individual<br />
carrels and lounge<br />
chairs for students to<br />
study or read for<br />
pleasure. An audiovisual<br />
room allows<br />
students to use the media collection in privacy without disturbing others.<br />
Thirty computer workstations provide students with high-speed connection to the<br />
Internet and the local campus network. Wireless capability throughout the library<br />
allows students with their own laptops and mobile devices to access the Internet as<br />
well. High quality research can be performed using the scholarly electronic<br />
databases accessible to students from both on and off campus (an FRC network<br />
account is required). Word processing, spreadsheet and other appropriate<br />
software applications are available, enabling students to perform research and<br />
write their assignments without leaving the library.<br />
The library supports the college curriculum with a collection of over 22,000 books in<br />
hardcopy, 11,000 e-books, more than 100 periodical subscriptions, several state,<br />
local and national newspapers, and hundreds of videos and DVDs.<br />
Hours: 8:00am — 9:00pm, Monday—Thursday<br />
8:00am — 4:30pm, Friday<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202, ext. 236 FAX: 530-283-4097<br />
Library Internet Address: http://library.frc.edu/library/<br />
Librarian: Tom Davis, (tdavis@frc.edu )<br />
Senior Program Assistant/Library: Dottie Arcangeli, (darcangeli@frc.edu<br />
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Additional Computer Labs<br />
Two additional computer labs are available for student use. These labs are<br />
networked with the FRC Library’s electronic resources, have full access to the<br />
internet and campus e-mail system, and have the following software available:<br />
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.<br />
Computer Lab:<br />
Located in Room 600; computers are available when classes are not in<br />
session.<br />
Instructional Media Lab/ High Tech Center:<br />
Located in the DSPS Center, Room 100. This lab is designed to<br />
accommodate students with disabilities and provides additional adaptive<br />
computer equipment and software, text scanner, speech synthesizer, and<br />
specialized computer-based tutorials. All students may utilize equipment in<br />
this Center but students with disabilities are given priority.<br />
Contact the DSP&S office at 283-0202, ext. 255 for open lab hours.<br />
Wireless Internet Access:<br />
FRC offers wireless access throughout campus including the Equine Studies<br />
building and sports stadium. There is also an Internet Café in the <strong>Student</strong> Lounge<br />
with several computer stations available offering unrestricted internet access. The<br />
service is FREE to all students and staff.<br />
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TRIO/<strong>Student</strong> Support Services<br />
environment.<br />
TRiO, a federally funded student support program,<br />
is designed to help first-generation, low-income, and<br />
disabled students who plan to transfer to a 4-year<br />
university. As a transfer program, it is our goal to<br />
help students streamline the process. TRiO<br />
provides students with a variety of services<br />
designed to create an academically focused<br />
Services provides by TRIO include:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Academic, Career, and Transfer Counseling<br />
Tutorial Services (by appointment)<br />
Priority Registration<br />
Use of Computers and Calculators<br />
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information and Guidance<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Success Workshops<br />
Four-Year University Campus Tours<br />
Cultural Events<br />
TRIO participants must fulfill the following requirements in order to stay in<br />
the program:<br />
<br />
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Meet with an academic advisor twice a semester<br />
Attend one mandatory orientation in the Fall semester<br />
Attend one TRIO cultural event per semester<br />
Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA<br />
If you think that you might benefit from these services, you need to submit an<br />
application. Call us for more information on eligibility requirements and<br />
application procedures.<br />
TRIO/SSS Director: Vacant, ext. 316<br />
TRIO/SSS Advisor: Josh White, ext. 327<br />
TRIO/SSS Advisor: Beth Reid, ext. 243<br />
TRIO/SSS Instruct. Pgrm Specialist: Gretchen Baumgartner, ext. 221<br />
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STUDENT LIFE<br />
<strong>Student</strong> life at FRC offers a variety of organizations, clubs, sports, and activities to<br />
meet the diverse needs and interests of its student body.<br />
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Associated <strong>Student</strong>s of FRC<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Voice on Campus<br />
2011-2012 ASFRC Officers<br />
President .................................. Will Denison<br />
Vice President .......................... TBD<br />
Secretary .................................. TBD<br />
Treasurer .................................. TBD<br />
Director of Activities ................. TBD<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Trustee ........................ Pearl Burfiend<br />
ASFRC HAS THREE ESSENTIAL DUTIES<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Representation Provide <strong>Student</strong> Activities Oversee <strong>Student</strong> Clubs<br />
All students at the college are automatically members of the ASFRC, are invited to<br />
all ASFRC activities, and are encouraged to attend the open ASFRC meetings (the<br />
meeting schedule is posted at the ASFRC office).<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Representation<br />
The student body is organized into a self-governing body known as the<br />
Associated <strong>Student</strong>s of <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong>, or ASFRC. This body is an<br />
integral part of the college community that is recognized by the<br />
Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees of the District, and functions<br />
under the Associated <strong>Student</strong>s Constitution; copies are available at the AS Office.<br />
Associate <strong>Student</strong> elections for executive officers are traditionally held in the<br />
spring, with supplemental elections for senators and committee representatives in<br />
the fall.<br />
The ASFRC is an important component of the college’s shared governance<br />
structure. Under shared governance, members of the different groups that makeup<br />
the college community—students, classified staff, faculty, and administrators—are<br />
involved through campus committees in the process by which policies are made<br />
and college actions are determined. AS officers serve on these committees and<br />
are responsible for bringing committee information back to the AS government<br />
meetings for input.
<strong>Student</strong> Activities<br />
ASFRC sponsors a variety of extra and cocurricular<br />
activities designed to reflect the<br />
interests of a diverse student population. The<br />
ASFRC organization plans entertaining and<br />
educational events such as cultural and<br />
social awareness programs, special topic<br />
presentations, dances, dinners, concerts and<br />
recreational activities.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Clubs<br />
<strong>Student</strong> clubs are open to all students and provide an opportunity to pursue special<br />
interests with those who share them. Clubs vary from year to year depending on<br />
student interests and their formation is actively encouraged. Clubs are required to<br />
have a club advisor (usually an FRC faculty or staff member), and must file for a<br />
club charter with the Associate <strong>Student</strong>s. At least one club member is expected to<br />
attend ASFRC meetings on a regular basis to promote cooperative and<br />
coordinated activity planning among the various campus organizations. ASFRC is<br />
proud to support the various student clubs to help students get the most out of their<br />
college experience.<br />
Some of the current clubs include:<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s in Free Enterprise – Focuses on community outreach<br />
and entrepreneurship along with ethics and personal success skills.<br />
Club Advisor: Amy Bagley-Schulz, email – aschulz@frc.edu.<br />
Art Club - <strong>Student</strong>s who enjoy creativity and want to interact with<br />
other creative students, check out the Art Club. All interested students,<br />
artists or non-artists, are welcome. Club Advisor: Dianne Lipscomb,<br />
283-0202, ext. 240, email – dlipscomb@frc.edu<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Environmental Association (SEA): Environmental<br />
Studies majors or anyone interested in environmental activities,<br />
projects, and field trips. Club Advisors: Darrel Jury and Darla DeRuiter,<br />
ext. 262.<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Outings Group (FROG) : Our mission is to<br />
provide the FRC community with a variety of outdoor adventures<br />
and activities that offer a fun experience for participants and a<br />
unique experiential learning environment for aspiring outdoor<br />
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leaders. Events and activities include rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, skiing/snow<br />
boarding, hiking, film presentations …and more.<br />
F.R.O.G. events are open to all FRC students. For more information check out our<br />
website: www.frc.edu/ORL/frog.htm or email Saylor Flett at sflett@frc.edu<br />
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<strong>Student</strong> Lounge<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Lounge, located in the lower<br />
level of the Campus Center, is a place<br />
where you can hold meetings, recreational<br />
activities or events, or just go to relax<br />
between classes. Within the Lounge is an<br />
Internet Café with several computer<br />
stations that allow unrestricted wireless<br />
access to the internet.<br />
Hours: 7:30a.m.—10:00p.m., Monday -Thursday and 7:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,<br />
Friday<br />
Amenities: Large Screen TV connected to MTVU; Wireless Internet Access;<br />
Computer Stations; Comfy Furniture; Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table, Piano.<br />
The Eagle’s Perch<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> food service is operated<br />
through the Culinary Arts Program. Affordable<br />
and nutritious breakfast and lunch menus are<br />
prepared that meet various healthy eating<br />
styles. Menu specials are posted daily.<br />
Meal cards can be purchased in the FRC<br />
Bookstore in increments of $10 to $50. The<br />
Bookstore will be happy to handle a check, debit or credit card purchase for meal<br />
cards.<br />
Checks, debit and credit cards are not accepted at The Eagle’s Perch.<br />
Dining Hours: 7:00am- 2:00pm, Monday - Friday<br />
Phone: 530-283-0202, ext. 238<br />
Manager: Michael Miller
WOMEN’S:<br />
Soccer Coach Don Williams<br />
Cross Country/Track Coach Dan Smith<br />
Basketball Coach Haley White<br />
Softball Coach Josh Taylor<br />
Volleyball Coach Sarah Ritchie<br />
Rodeo Coach Jesse Segura<br />
MEN’S:<br />
Soccer Coach Don Williams<br />
Football Coach J D Johnson<br />
Basketball Coach Randy Rick<br />
Baseball Coach Terry Baumgartner<br />
Rodeo Coach Jesse Segura<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s with FRC ID Cards<br />
admitted at a discount to all<br />
FRC Athletic Home Events<br />
Football Tailgate BBQ<br />
starts one hour before<br />
kickoff (Tailgate has an<br />
additional charge)<br />
Game schedules are available in the Sports Office, on the<br />
website, and posted throughout campus.<br />
Mascot:<br />
Colors:<br />
Golden Eagles<br />
Forest Green & Gold<br />
GO EAGLES!<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Merle Trueblood, Operations & Events Director: 530-283-0202, ext. 295<br />
Valerie Grammer, Administrative Assistant: 530-283-0202, ext. 274<br />
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<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Fitness Center<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Fitness Center<br />
is managed by FRC. The<br />
Fitness Center offers a full<br />
line of Cybex equipment, a<br />
strength training room, free<br />
weights, treadmills, ellipticals<br />
and bikes. A swimming pool<br />
is available during the<br />
summer months. Group<br />
exercise classes are offered<br />
throughout the day and<br />
included Pilates, Power<br />
Yoga, and Zumba!<br />
For more information call 530-283-9401.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Memberships<br />
Semester Only Membership $ 80.00<br />
Summer Only Membership $60.00<br />
1 Year Membership $180.00<br />
Single <strong>Day</strong> Pass $5.00<br />
5-<strong>Day</strong> Pass $20.00<br />
Guest <strong>Day</strong> Pass $3.00<br />
Guest 5-<strong>Day</strong> Pass $20.00<br />
Guest 10-<strong>Day</strong> Pass $30.00<br />
Hours:<br />
Monday-Thursday……………….. 5:00am – 9:00pm<br />
Friday……..………………………. 5:00am – 7:00pm<br />
Saturday/Sunday………………… 8:00am – 12:00noon<br />
Location:<br />
HWY 70 --- just a 10 – 15 minute walk from the Residence Hall<br />
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Housing On and Off Campus<br />
On Campus Housing: The <strong>Feather</strong><br />
<strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> Residence Hall complex is<br />
managed by FRC. The student exclusive,<br />
two-story apartment buildings are located a<br />
short, five-minute walk from campus. Onebedroom<br />
units shared by two students or<br />
two-bedroom units shared by four students<br />
are available. Co-ed apartment sharing is<br />
not allowed. All the apartments feature onebathroom,<br />
a kitchen area, living room, dining area, utilities, Direct TV service, one<br />
bed per student, and private outside entrances.<br />
Contact the Residence Hall at 530-283-9414<br />
For Cost and Payment Plan Details<br />
Off Campus Housing: <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> makes every effort to assist<br />
students who are looking for off campus housing. Below are the resources<br />
available that will aid in that search.<br />
On-Line Services:<br />
www.quincyrealestateonline.com<br />
(look under the Rental tab)<br />
www.plumasnews.com<br />
(look under Classified Ads, Real Estate, For Rent)<br />
www.frc.edu/studentservices/housing/housingboard/<br />
(Electronic Housing Board)<br />
Local Rentals: Deerwood Lodge/Cabins: 530-283-0844<br />
Greenhorn Creek Ranch: 530-283-0930<br />
<strong>River</strong> Ranch RV Park: 530-283-1908<br />
Quincy Garden Apartments: 530-283-0913<br />
Valley Heights Apartments: 530-283-4119<br />
Housing Board:<br />
Listings of various housing options available in the local<br />
Quincy area are posted in the glass case at the<br />
entrance to the Campus Center.<br />
Go to www.frc.edu/studentservices/housing/<br />
For the most updated housing information.<br />
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DIRECTORIES & OTHER<br />
RESOURCES<br />
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FRC Telephone Directory: (530) 283-0202<br />
Extension<br />
Academic Senate President .................................................................. 275<br />
Accounts Payable .................................................................................. 231<br />
Adaptive Technology (DSP&S) ............................................................... 263<br />
Administration of Justice ......................................................................... 324<br />
Admissions………………… .......................................... .…291,222,285,292<br />
Fax………………………… ..................................... ……283-9961<br />
Agriculture ............................................................................................... 272<br />
Allied Health Program ............................................................................. 235<br />
Art Lab ................................................................................................... 287<br />
Arts & Sciences Division Chair ............................................................... 217<br />
Articulation .............................................................................................. 316<br />
Associate Faculty Office ........................................................................ 343<br />
Associate Facility Union President ........................................................ 322<br />
Associated <strong>Student</strong>s (ASFRC) ............................................................... 319<br />
Athletics<br />
Operations & Events ............................................................... 295<br />
Administrative Assistant .......................................................... 274<br />
Trainer ..................................................................................... 330<br />
Training Room ........................................................................ 253<br />
Office Fax……………. ....................................................283-9831<br />
Audio Visual ............................................................................................ 206<br />
Audio Visual Room (AV239)…… ......................................... …………....356<br />
Baseball<br />
Head Coach ............................................................................ 229<br />
Assistant Coach ............................................... 207, 208, 209,229<br />
Press Box ................................................................................ 205<br />
Basketball<br />
Men’s ...................................................................................... 278<br />
Women’s ................................................................................. 320<br />
Business Services ................................................................. 290, 289, 270<br />
Fax…………………… .................................... ………….283-9825<br />
Bookstore ................................................................................................ 271<br />
Fax…………………… ..................................... …………283-9609<br />
Cafeteria (The Eagle’s Perch) ................................................................ 238<br />
CalWorks/CARE ..................................................................................... 288<br />
Career/Transfer Center .................................................................... 215,288<br />
Chief Instructional Officer (Dean of Instruction) .............................. 242, 342
Chief <strong>Student</strong> Services Officer (Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s) ........................ 317, 273<br />
Child Development Center (Pre-school) ............................ 281 or 283-0521<br />
Child Development Center (Office Assistant) ......................................... 337<br />
Classified Senate President ................................................................... 317<br />
Classified Union President ..................................................................... 297<br />
Coaches Meeting Rm. 220 ..................................................................... 331<br />
Computer Lab ......................................................................................... 245<br />
Conference Room……………… ........................................... ……………248<br />
Counseling/Advising ....................................................... 313, 215, 249, 288<br />
Cross Country/Track ............................................................................... 305<br />
Custodial/Maintenance Department ....................................................... 323<br />
Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Program & Services ........................... 255, 256, 263, 247<br />
Distance Education Coordinator ............................................................. 227<br />
Eagle’s Perch (cafeteria) ........................................................................ 238<br />
Educational Talent Search/TRIO……………….... .......................... 276, 213<br />
Fax…………………… ................................. …………….283-3890<br />
Environmental Studies ........................................................................... 262<br />
EOPS ..................................................................................................... 249<br />
Equine Studies ........................................................................................ 272<br />
Fax .................................................................................283-5391<br />
Stable Line……………… .................................. ………………299<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Intern Housing………………… .................................. 223<br />
Equal Employment Officer………………….. ........................................... 280<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> Residence Hall (dorms)…. .................... …283-9414<br />
FRCRH Manager .................................................................... 414<br />
Fax……………… ..................................... ………………283-9289<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Fitness Center……….. ................................ ……….283-9401<br />
Federation of Teachers (Union) President .............................................. 258<br />
Financial Aid ........................................................................................... 603<br />
Fax……………………… ...................................... ………283-4659<br />
Fish Hatchery ......................................................................................... 224<br />
Fitness Center ........................................................................................ 401<br />
Office ...................................................................................... 400<br />
Football<br />
Head Coach ............................................................................ 326<br />
Assistant Coaches………. ………… ............... 228, 306, 329, 332<br />
FRC Foundation ..................................................................................... 233<br />
FROG (<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Outings Group) .................................................... 216<br />
GED Preparation & Study ....................................................................... 254<br />
GED Testing ........................................................................................... 313<br />
General Information/Switchboard………………………………… ............ 200<br />
Fax…………………… ..................................... …………283-3757<br />
Human Resources .......................................................................... 257, 280<br />
Fax .................................................................................283-3068<br />
Information Services ............................................................... 206, 210, 246<br />
Institutional Research and Planning ....................................................... 237<br />
Instruction Office ............................................................................. 242, 321<br />
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Instruction Scheduler .............................................................................. 214<br />
Instructional Media Lab .......................................................................... 255<br />
Incarcerated <strong>Student</strong> Program (ISP) ...................................................... 264<br />
Learning Center ...................................................................................... 254<br />
Library ..................................................................................... 236, 226, 211<br />
Fax .................................................................................283-4097<br />
LVN Nursing Program ............................................................................ 235<br />
Maintenance Department ....................................................... 307, 259, 323<br />
Fax .................................................................................283-5401<br />
Outdoor Recreation Leadership…… .................................. ….216, 262,275<br />
Outreach/Recruitment…………….. ................................................. 315, 347<br />
Payroll ..................................................................................................... 230<br />
Photo Lab……… ........................................... ……………………………..287<br />
Preschool (Child Development Center) .................................................. 281<br />
President/Superintendent ....................................................................... 232<br />
Executive Secretary ............................................................... 233<br />
Professional & Technical Studies Division Chair ................................... 262<br />
Purchasing ............................................................................................. 231<br />
Rodeo (Men’s and Women’s)………………………………… .......... …….306<br />
Room 104 (Science Bldg) ....................................................................... 219<br />
Room 220 (Coaches Meeting Rm) ......................................................... 331<br />
Room 239 (AV) ....................................................................................... 356<br />
Room 302 (Press Box) ........................................................................... 205<br />
Room 519 (Gallery) ................................................................................ 202<br />
Room, Board Conference ....................................................................... 248<br />
Room, Associate Faculty ........................................................................ 343<br />
Safety/Security ........................................................................................ 259<br />
Soccer………………………… ................................... ………………203, 212<br />
Softball .................................................................................................... 294<br />
Special Ed. School on FRC Campus (PUSD) ...............................283-6507<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Support Services/TRiO………………………… .......................... 316<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Accounts .................................................................................... 292<br />
Switchboard ............................................................................................ 200<br />
Fax .................................................................................283-3757<br />
TDD Only Line ..............................................................................283-0709<br />
Transcript Requests ................................................................................ 222<br />
Tutoring Program .................................................................................... 254<br />
Upward Bound/TRiO…………………… ................................. ……..266, 276<br />
Veteran Affairs ........................................................................................ 603<br />
Volleyball ................................................................................................ 220<br />
Website Coordinator ............................................................................... 227<br />
Workability III .................................................................................. 318, 247
Full-Time Faculty Directory<br />
(530) 283-0202<br />
Name Extension Department<br />
Bagley, Dr. Michael 342 Mathematics<br />
Baumgartner, Terry 229 HES/Men’s Baseball<br />
Connell, Dr. Chris 225 English<br />
Davis, Tom 211 Library Director<br />
DeRuiter, Dr. Darla 262 Environmental Studies/ORL<br />
Desmond, Dr. Katie 202 Political Science/History<br />
Heaney, Dr. Thomas 314 History<br />
Hoover, Jerry 324 Administration of Justice<br />
Johnson, J D 326 HES/Football<br />
Kokosinski, Dr. Jeanette 217 LC Director/Mathematics<br />
Lipscomb, Diane 240 Art<br />
Mahan, Judith 235 Vocational Nursing<br />
Miller, Shelley 311 Early Childhood Education<br />
Mills, Chuck 261 Equine Studies<br />
Parkin, Dr. Joan 252 English<br />
Reid, Russell 272 Equine Studies<br />
Rick, Randy 278 HES/Men’s Basketball<br />
Segura, Jesse 306 HES/Rodeo<br />
Stock, Rick 275 Outdoor Rec Leadership<br />
Thompson, Anna 268 Biology<br />
Welser, Mike 258 Business<br />
White, Haley 320 HES/Women’s Basketball<br />
Williams, Don 212 HES/Men/Women’s Soccer<br />
Faculty Office Hours:<br />
FRC faculty members maintain office hours to provide interaction<br />
with students who seek advice or assistance. Office hours are<br />
posted outside each faculty member’s office door and are kept on<br />
file at the Campus Switchboard.<br />
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Community Resources<br />
Plumas County Resource Guide<br />
http://www.plumasruralservices.org/documents/hr/PC_Resource_Guide.pdf<br />
Animal Shelter ........................................................................... 283-3673<br />
Banks<br />
Plumas Bank ......................................................................... 283-6800<br />
Bank of America ................................................................... 283-0324<br />
U.S. Bank .............................................................................. 283-6610<br />
California Highway Patrol .......................................................... 283-1100<br />
CALTRANS (Road Conditions) .......................................... 800-427-7623<br />
Chamber of Commerce, Quincy ................................................ 283-0188<br />
Department of Motor Vehicles ........................................... 800-777-0133<br />
Environmental Health ................................................................ 283-6355<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> Children’s Center ................................... 283-0521<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> Residence Hall ....................................... 283-9713<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Fitness Center ..................................................... 283-2255<br />
Health Department (FRC Health Services) ................................ 283-6330<br />
Hospital, Plumas District ............................................................ 283-2121<br />
Housing Authority ...................................................................... 283-2466<br />
Mental Health ............................................................................. 283-6307<br />
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) ............................... 283-0891<br />
Pharmacies<br />
Quincy Drug Store ................................................................ 283-0480<br />
Rite Aid ................................................................................. 283-1809<br />
Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center ..................... 283-5515<br />
Plumas County Library<br />
Chester ................................................................................. 258-2742<br />
Greenville .............................................................................. 284-7416<br />
Portola .................................................................................. 832-4241<br />
Quincy ................................................................................... 283-6310<br />
Plumas County Transit .............................................................. 283-2538<br />
Plumas Rural Services .............................................................. 283-3611<br />
Quincy Comm. Service District (water service) ......................... 283-0836<br />
Sheriff’s Office (Administrative) ................................................. 283-6375<br />
Emergency Only ................................................................ 283-6300<br />
Social Security ................................................................... 800-772-1213<br />
Social Services .......................................................................... 283-6350<br />
Superior Court ........................................................................... 283-6305<br />
Veteran’s Services (Plumas & Sierra Co.) ................................. 283-6275<br />
Welfare Department ................................................................... 283-6350<br />
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) ............................................. 283-4093<br />
Work Connection (Employment/Training Center) ...................... 283-1606<br />
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Helpful Websites for <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
FRC Website (www.frc.edu) is a major resource you should use while<br />
attending FRC. The website provides access to:<br />
MyFRC (student portal)<br />
FRC <strong>College</strong> Catalog<br />
Schedule of Classes<br />
Forms<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
<strong>Handbook</strong>s<br />
Financial Aid Information<br />
Housing Information, both on and off campus<br />
Academic Program/Major Information<br />
<strong>College</strong> Policies and Procedures<br />
Financial Aid:<br />
www.frc.edu/financialaid/ = FRC Financial Aid Website<br />
www.fafsa.ed.gov = on-line Free Application for Federal <strong>Student</strong> Aid<br />
www.calgrants.org = Cal Grant information<br />
www.studentloans.gov = student loan information.<br />
Study Skills:<br />
www.purplemath.com = algebra resource<br />
www.mindtools.com = time management, controlling stress, improving memory<br />
www.studygs.net/ = study guides and strategies, information can be translated<br />
into several languages<br />
<strong>College</strong>:<br />
www.assist.org = articulation of all CA community college courses to UC &<br />
CSU; IGETC patterns; CSU Breadth Requirements<br />
www.ucop.edu/pathways/ = UC Campuses web site links; UC transfer<br />
information<br />
www.csumentor.edu/Planning/transfer.asp = information to plan transfer to<br />
CSU<br />
www.collegequest.com = build a personal profile and fine the best college<br />
match<br />
www.campustours.com = virtual tours, maps, webcam, photos, videos, and<br />
websites of colleges in US<br />
www.collegeboard.org = search by major, sport, & NCAA Division<br />
www.collegenet.com = search by major and sport<br />
www.kaplan.com = information about preparing for college entrance<br />
examinations<br />
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www.mapping-your-future.org = planning for financial strategies, career<br />
options, college selection<br />
www.csumentor.edu = transfer to CSU information<br />
www.cccco.edu = California Community <strong>College</strong>s information<br />
Career & Job Search:<br />
www.careerpath.com<br />
www.collegegrad.com = information on writing resumes, job search,<br />
interviewing skills<br />
www.jobsmart.org = job search, resume writing, career guides<br />
www.monster.com = job search, career center, post resume, global network<br />
www.careerbuilder.com = job search, career center, post resume, global<br />
network<br />
Housing Information:<br />
www.quincyrealestateonline.com<br />
(look under the Rental tab)<br />
www.plumasnews.com<br />
(look under Classified Ads, Real Estate, For Rent)<br />
www.frc.edu/studentservices/housing/housingboard/<br />
(Electronic Housing Board)<br />
Labor Market Information:<br />
www.bls.gov = Bureau of Labor Statistics = statistics by category<br />
Scholarship Information:<br />
www.finaid.org/scholarships = fast smart guide to all financial aid information<br />
www.fastweb.com = search for various scholarships<br />
www.frc.edu/financialaid/types.htm = FRC scholarship opportunities/<br />
www.scholarships.com = search for various scholarships<br />
www.collegeboard.org = research colleges, scholarships, etc.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Athletics:<br />
www.ncaa.org = NCAA transfer requirements, regulations, policies, etc.<br />
www.naia.org = NAIA transfer requirement, regulations, policies, etc.<br />
www.coasports.org = California Community <strong>College</strong> Athletic Association<br />
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY<br />
<strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> District, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the<br />
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections<br />
503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities<br />
Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, does not discriminate on the<br />
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, lack of English language<br />
or age in any of its policies, procedures and practices; nor does the District, in<br />
compliance with Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of<br />
1974, discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment because<br />
they are disabled veterans or veterans of the Vietnam era, or because of their<br />
medical conditions (cancer related) as defined in Section 12926 of the California<br />
Government Code, their ancestry, sexual orientation, or marital status. Lack of<br />
English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions. This nondiscrimination<br />
policy covers admission, and access to treatment and employment in the college’s<br />
programs and activities. In conformance with <strong>College</strong> policy and pursuant to<br />
Executive Order 11246 and 11375, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973<br />
and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of<br />
1974, FRCCD is an equal opportunity employer.<br />
Polίtica De La No Discriminaciόn: <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> District<br />
no discrimina en base a la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, orientación<br />
sexual, estado marital, discapacidad, falta del dominio del inglés o edad en<br />
ninguna de sus políticas, procedimientos o prácticas; tampoco el Distrito en<br />
cumplimiento de la Sección 402 del Acta de Reajuste de Veteranos de la Era de<br />
1974, no discrimina en contra de cualquier empleado o solicitante a empleo debido<br />
a que éstos son veteranos discapacitados o veteranos de la era de Vietnam, o<br />
debido a su condición médica (relacionada con el cáncer) como lo define la<br />
Sección 12926 del Código de Gobierno de California, ni por su origen de<br />
ascendencia, orientación sexual o su estado marital. La falta del dominio del<br />
idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión. La política de no<br />
discriminación abarca el proceso de admisión y acceso a un buen trato y empleos<br />
en los programas y actividades del colegio.<br />
Preguntas o disputas sobre el cumplimiento del colegio con sus políticas de no<br />
discriminación, de los reglamentos EEO, del Título IX y Sección 504/ADA, deben<br />
ser dirigidas a Jamie Cannon, Director de Recursos Humanos/ EEO, <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>, 570 Golden Eagle Ave., Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-0202, ext. 280.<br />
El Acta Familiar de Derechos Educacionales y de Privacidad de 1974 es una ley<br />
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federal que estipula que la institución mantendrá la confidencialidad de los<br />
archivos educativos de los estudiantes. Excepto por la Información de Directorio,<br />
nadie fuera de la institución deberá tener acceso ni tampoco la institución dará a<br />
conocer ninguna información de los archivos educativos de los estudiantes sin el<br />
consentimiento escrito de los estudiantes.<br />
Sexual Harassment: It is the policy of the FRCCD to provide an environment free<br />
of unlawful discrimination in its programs, activities, and work environment. Sexual<br />
harassment is a form of unlawful sexual discrimination and will not be tolerated by<br />
the District. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, any unwelcome<br />
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any other verbal, visual, or<br />
physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or<br />
educational environment which offends, causes discomfort or humiliation, or<br />
interferes with job or academic performance.<br />
Disabled <strong>Student</strong>s: In compliance with AB 77, establishing Disabled <strong>Student</strong><br />
Services in California Community <strong>College</strong>s, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,<br />
the amended Disabilities Act, and Title V of the California Education Code, FRC<br />
has developed an office of Disabled <strong>Student</strong> Programs and Services (DSPS). FRC<br />
encourages mainstreaming of disabled students into regular classes. The college<br />
offers support services to make the college accessible. <strong>Student</strong>s who find that a<br />
class is not accessible should contact the DSPS office for assistance. The center’s<br />
services may include readers, notetakers, interpreters, mobility aides, disability<br />
management counseling, and peer counseling. Braille Tests, taped tests and other<br />
equipment may be available.<br />
Compliance: Questions or disputes regarding the college’s compliance with<br />
nondiscrimination policies, EEO, Title IX and Section 504/ADA, should be directed<br />
the Human Resources Director/EEO, <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 570 Golden Eagle<br />
Ave., Quincy, CA 95971, 530-283-0202, ext. 280.<br />
Discrimination Complaint Procedures: Anyone who feels he or she has been,<br />
or is being, subjected to discriminatory treatment; or who is aware of, or suspects,<br />
the occurrence of such discriminatory treatment; or who desires counseling<br />
regarding such treatment; should immediately contact the Director of Human<br />
Resources, any counselor, any dean, any director, the Superintendent/President or<br />
the President of the Board of Trustees.<br />
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The <strong>Feather</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> is a publication of FRC <strong>Student</strong><br />
Services. <strong>Student</strong> Services has made every reasonable effort to determine that the<br />
information presented in this handbook is accurate. Services and programs<br />
offered, college policies and procedures, and all directories, schedules, and events<br />
are subject to change without notice based on changes in regulations governing<br />
community colleges, decisions made by the Board of Trustees, lack of funds to<br />
operate a program or service, and changes in administrative regulations.<br />
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