Student Handbook - San Diego Mesa College

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COLLEGE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
• Students must be currently registered
and have their Student ID card to get a
network account for access to the computers
in the K-300 and K-400 buildings.
Please go to the front counter in K-401
to get this account.
• Printing is limited to class assignment only.
Lab hours: M-F 7 am– 6 pm,
CBTE Lab closes at 2 pm on Saturdays.
Saturday lab hours vary for other
disciplines.
Supervisor: Michael Davis
COMPUTER LAB FOR STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES — HIGH TECH
CENTER
LRC 209; 619-388-2893
The High Tech Center (HTC) provides
evaluation and specialized computer
instruction to facilitate access in the use of
adaptive software and hardware. The HTC
also assists students with disabilities in the
operation of computers for the application
of specialized instruction, including
software for basic skills, cognitive
retraining and access to printed materials.
Lab hours: M T Th 9 am–4 pm,
LANGUAGE LAB
LRC-229; 619-388-2906
The Multimedia Language Acquisition
Center is a state-of-the-art, computerbased
language laboratory. From individual
digital audio and video material, interactive
multimedia programs, the Internet, and
other software programs as they relate to
foreign-language study and practice.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
MV-27; 619-388-2672
Academic counselors are available on
campus both day and evenings to assist
students with their educational, career,
and personal needs. Individual and group
counseling sessions are offered throughout
the year. Transfer workshops and personal
growth classes (Student Success and
Career Planning courses) are listed in
the class schedule. Visit the Counseling
Office for workshop updates and to have a
counselor help you with:
• Developing an educational plan
• Selecting courses to meet degree
requirements
• Selecting courses to meet transfer
requirements
• Selecting courses to meet prerequisites
• Identifying educational and careers goals
and options
• Selecting a major area of study
• Receiving referrals to appropriate
support services
• Petitioning for graduation
Plan to meet with a counselor
periodically to stay informed of changes in
requirements related to your educational
goals.
Counseling appointments are scheduled
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Appointments may be scheduled by
telephone or in person. Due to the high
demand for counseling appointments, you
should contact us as early in the morning
as possible to book your appointment.
Note: Students need to have all
college transcripts on file, and have
requested that they be evaluated, before
scheduling educational planning sessions
with counselors.
Office hours: M-Th 8 am - 6 pm,
F 8 am - 12 noon,
Closed on Fridays June-July
Chair: Ailene Crakes
Supervisor: Barbara Plandor
DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES (DSPS)
I3-101; 619-388-2780
(tty only, 619-388-2409)
www.sdmesa.edu/dsps
The mission of the DSPS Department
is to eliminate, as mandated by Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the educational barriers that are unique
to students with disabilities. The goal is
to provide reasonable accommodations
in a timely manner. DSPS strives to
support Mesa College in the inclusion of
students with disabilities as independent,
responsible, and productive members of the
community.
DSPS accomplishes its mission by
offering specialized counseling and
support services that enable students
with disabilities to participate as fully as
possible in college programs and activities.
Special classes and programs also are
offered to those who may need to augment
their program with specialized instruction.
Services include:
• Accessible Parking
• Alternate Media Production
• Community Agency Referrals
• Disability Management Counseling
• Equipment Loans
• LD Eligibility Assessment
• Mobility Orientation
• Note Taking Assistance
• On-Line DSPS Orientation
• Priority Registration
• Real Time Captioning & Typewell
• Sign Language Interpreting
• Test Proctoring
• and other services available based on
individual need.
All disability information provided by
students is kept strictly confidential.
To apply for services and to assure
timely assistance, or to obtain further
information, contact the DSPS office as
soon as possible.
Office hours: M-Th 8 am - 4:30 pm,
F 8 am - 12 noon;
Closed on Fridays June/July
Coordinator: Jill Jansen
E-GRADES
http://studentweb.sdccd.edu
E-Grades provides students easy access to
grade and transcript information online at
the website listed above. Students may use
e-Grades to access grades for any semester.
EOPS AND CARE PROGRAM
FOR SINGLE PARENTS
Cooperative Agencies Resources of
Education; I3-202; 619-388-2706
The CARE program within the EOPS
department provides supportive services
to meet the challenges of single parents
attending San Diego Mesa Community
College.
Program services include:
• Supplemental care grants