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D O Ñ A A N A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E 12 cies. Check with your program and the Financial Aid Office for further information. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Initiatives. These federally funded programs assist students pursuing careers in technical-vocational or associate degree programs. Sponsored students receive financial support for tuition and fees, textbooks, laboratory and classroom supplies, and, where required, tools and safety equipment. They may also receive a supportive service allowance to cover transportation, child care, and subsistence costs. Students must apply for WIA eligibility at the New Mexico Department of Labor, 226 South Alameda Blvd., Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. For more information, call the community college at 527- 7535. Veterans Assistance. DACC degree and certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (state approving agency) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive education benefits. For further information concerning approved programs and the application process, eligible persons should contact the Admissions Office, room DAMA-116B (528-7244). Responsibility of Veteran Students. Students must be pursuing a degree or certificate in a specific program to be eligible to receive benefits. Admission procedures for veterans and other eligible persons are the same as those for other students. Students must provide a registration document to the veterans certifying official each semester for certification. Veterans must notify the community college V.A. office when any one of the following occurs: 1. Dropping or adding course(s) 2. Withdrawing from course(s) 3. Discontinuing regular class attendance 4. Change of address 5. Change in programs (academic majors) V.A. educational benefits are payable for regular attendance in courses that are part of the veteran’s program (major) curriculum. V.A. educational benefits are not payable for— 1. Classes not attended regularly 2. Repeat of a course for which a passing grade was received 3. Classes for which credit is received through successful completion of a proficiency test or grade by examination 4. Classes taken on an audit basis 5. Classes that are dropped 6. Classes taken that are not part of the veteran’s program (major) curriculum Student Services on the DACC Campus Counseling DACC offers the following counseling services to students: Career Counseling. Career testing and counseling are available to help you make a realistic and satisfying career choice. Through these processes, students gain information about themselves and their interests, aptitudes, and character traits. With the help of a computerized career-development system, you can obtain current statewide and national information, including— • Job descriptions • Employment projections • Average annual salaries • Required educational training • Apprenticeship programs • On-the-job training opportunities • Armed services occupations • Schools offering two-year, four-year, and graduate education • Technical and vocational school information • Tuition costs (in and out of state) • Financial aid possibilities The services mentioned above are free. For more information, telephone 527-7548 or go to room DAMA-117. Services also are available at the East Mesa Campus (528-7250), Gadsden Center (882- 6809), Sunland Park (874-7787). Academic Counseling/College Survival Skills. Success in college requires special personal skills. DACC offers seminars and workshops that assist you in learning how to cope with the demands of college. Seminar topics include stress management, communication skills, assertiveness training, returning to learning, sexual harassment prevention, and career decision making. Personal Counseling. Personal and relationship problems can occasionally interfere with your studies. Counselors at DACC are available for short-term counseling for students whose difficulties are school related and temporary in nature. Counselors can also provide students with a list of available counseling resources in the community. DACC counselors are located in the Student Services area, DAMA-117. For more information, telephone 527-7548 (TTY: 527-7647). Personal counseling also is available at the East Mesa Campus (528-7250), Gadsden Center (882-6809), Sunland Park (874-7787). Tutorial Services/Student Success Center One-on-one learning assistance is provided free of charge to students who are already enrolled in programs. Subjects include math, English, language, test-taking, study skills, and most of the program areas. Academic tutoring is available through the Student Success Center (527-7646). Tutorial services are also available at the East Mesa Campus, and the Gadsden and Sunland Park centers. Study Skills. Tutors can help you develop your skills in time management, listening, note taking, and test-taking. Find out about your own learning styles and develop techniques that can help you become a more successful student. Services for Students with Disabilities DACC is strongly committed to helping students with disabilities reach their individual goals. The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) program provides specialized support services to fulfill this commitment. This program may not be able to meet all needs; however, a reasonable effort will be made to facilitate physical and programmatic access. To provide quality services, SSD procedures include self-identification of persons with disabilities and determination of their eligibility for services. Students with disabilities must request services and provide appropriate documentation from schools, agencies, physicians, psychologists, and/or other qualified diagnosticians. If challenged by a disability, students may receive the following forms of free assistance: interpreters, note taking assistance, readers, enlarged print, recordings for the blind and dyslexic, computer/software adaptations, alternative assessments and evaluations, telecommunications device (TTY), alternative keyboards, accessible furniture, specialized career information, and referral and liaison for many of these services. Equipment and accommodations are obtained with the assistance of agencies such as the Division of Voca-
tional Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Commission for the Blind. More information may be obtained from the Services for Students with Disabilities Office, DAMA-117 (voice 527-7548, TTY 527- 7647). Library Services With its supportive learning environments and emphasis on Internet-based resources, the DACC Library system provides research assistance, information literacy instruction and other library services to DACC students at all of its campuses, as well as for distance learners. The library system offers a variety of resources in both print and non-print formats, and promotes leading-edge technology and electronic resources. The library Website is an Information Resource Portal that provides seamless, integrated access to a wide variety of electronic databases and Web-based resources. The Portal also supports DACC’s academic programs at all campuses and is accessible off campus as well. The NetLibrary database is a virtual library providing access to more than 30,000 electronic books on a wide range of subjects. The collection contains more than 1,000 audio-books that can be downloaded from a link on the library Website. In addition, the Gale Virtual Reference Library offers a multitude of electronic reference resources. DACC Libraries share an online library catalog with the NMSU and NMSU-Alamogordo libraries. There is express delivery service among the campuses, and students can pick up material from their most convenient location. Interlibrary loan services are available to all students for materials not owned by DACC or NMSU libraries. The college I.D. serves as a library card for checking out books, which are loaned for three weeks, and audiovisual materials, which are loaned for one week. Extended loan periods are available to Crimson Scholars. During the fall and spring semesters, the DACC Libraries are open from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Monday through Thursday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Friday, and 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Saturday. The Libraries are closed on Sundays. Call 527-755 or 528-7260 for summer hours or additional information. Holiday and interim hours will be posted. Student Computer Access DACC has approximately 900 computers for student use. Most are located in classrooms, where they are integrated into the teaching process. Additionally, all DACC campuses and satellite centers have open computer laboratories, affording access to student E-mail accounts, the Internet, and Web course tools (WebCT), as well as other services provided through NMSUs Information and Communication Technologies unit (see section titled, Information and Communication Technologies, under the heading, Student Services on the NMSU Campus). Students will find software for word processing, spreadsheets, drawing and image processing, presentations, and scientific computation, as well as other tools to assist them in a successful college career. Wireless network access is provided in the commons area at both the Central and East Mesa campuses and more wireless networks are planned in the future for the other satellite campuses. Hours for the open laboratory on the central campus are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call 527- 7561 for more information. Hours for the East Mesa open lab are 8 a.m. to 9:30 pm Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 pm on Saturday and closed Sunday. Call 528- 7265 for more information. Books and Supplies Students are responsible for buying their own textbooks, routine school supplies, and personal items. The community college operates a well-equipped bookstore in rm. DACL-170 of the General Classroom Building (527-7692). It is arranged for self-service, with textbooks displayed by course number. In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells calculators, educational supplies, and other types of merchandise. The bookstore is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours will be announced during registration periods for fall and spring semesters. You may also visit the bookstore Web site: www.nmsubookstore.com Cooperative Education Cooperative Education, also known as “Co-op,” helps students gain hands-on experience through part-time, paid employment for which they receive academic credit. It is a college program that provides real-world work experience in a career-related field. The program is a partnership that includes employers, students, and DACC faculty and staff working in a cooperative effort to make the students’ educational experience rewarding and meaningful. Through Co-op, students are afforded these opportunities: • Work with professionals in their chosen career field. While Coop students learn how to adapt to different employment situations, they also learn to work with colleagues in a professional environment. • Apply knowledge and reinforce new skills learned in technical areas. • Improve job-search skills. • Explore possibilities for full-time employment after graduation. Co-op lets students form decisions about job compatibility and think about future employment opportunities. Cooperative Education students benefit by: • Gaining practical experience in their chosen fields. • Learning the standards for evaluating career options. • Earning money for college expenses. • Working with computer software and high-tech equipment. • Learning how to adapt to different job situations. • Establishing contacts for letters of reference. • Networking for future employment. • Interacting professionally with peers. For more information call 527-7538. Career Placement Services The ultimate goal of most students is gainful employment at the conclusion of their academic career. Through a variety of services, the Career Placement Office, located in room DAMA-99, assists students in achieving this goal. Services are free of charge. Students are advised to contact the office early in their first semester at DACC, in order that they might familiarize themselves with the services available and have adequate time to explore career options. Every effort is made to maintain up-to-date information concerning job projections, salaries, and company profiles. Students may receive help with résumé writing, interviewing skills, job-retention skills, and the creation of a job-search portfolio. The Career Placement Office posts job announcements via E-recruiting. E-recruiting is a Web-based, job-search resource that provides information about local and national employment opportunities. 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 C A TA L O G 13
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