2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

3 Student Services & Resource InformationA college lab assistant and faculty areavailable to assist students on a walk-in basis.The Center is located on west campus.Veterans’ Resource CenterLocated in room 2420 West Campus, theVeterans’ Resource Center is a place whereveterans can study, socialize and network. Anewly formed student club for veterans willhold its meetings there. Century currentlyhas over 240 student veterans. For moreinformation call 651.779.3218.Writing CenterThe Century College Writing Center located onwest campus is an encouraging environmentwhere writers from all disciplines cometogether for mutual support and assistancewith invention, drafting, revision and editing.Goals:1. To provide a professionally staffed andsufficiently equipped environment whichincludes computers and resources to helpwriters fully engage in the craft of writing.2. To develop, promote, and maintain anenvironment that meets the needs of writersfrom various disciplines involved in variouswriting tasks.3. To help writers collaborate and discusswriting so that they may learn with andfrom each other.4. To offer effective consultation to writers atall stages in the writing process.TransportationBus ServiceMetro Transit buses stop at both the eastand west campuses and provide connectingservice to Maplewood Mall and downtownSt. Paul. Schedules are available at TheConnection, West Campus, and receptiondesk, second level, East Campus or by calling612.373.3333 or visiting metrotransit.org.ParkingParking is available on campus for students,college staff members, and visitors. Parkingregulations are in effect 24 hours every dayand are enforced by Public Safety and theWhite Bear Lake Police Department. Since thecollege is located on state property, police cantag cars with expired license plates.Additional ServicesBookstoreThe Century College Bookstore is located onthe West Campus. Some of the merchandiseavailable includes new and used textbooks,backpacks, school and art supplies, imprintedclothing and trade books. You can alsoorder textbooks online. The bookstoresponsors a “textbook buy back” duringfinals week of each semester and onceat the end of summer sessions. For moreinformation, call 651.779.3284 or www.centurycollegebookstore.com.Business OfficeThe Business Office processes payments anddistribution of financial aid, grants, loans, andscholarships. Students may pay their tuitionand fees online, via mail, or in person at theBusiness Office which is located on westcampus.Century FoundationThe Century Foundation is a supportingorganization of Century College. The purposeof the foundation is to:• promote interest, commitment, and financialassistance to further the mission of thecollege;• provide financial assistance for scholarships,special education and cultural projects;• enhance academic and personal studentservices;• remove barriers to higher education forstudents who have financial hardship; and• integrate new technology into theinstructional process.The foundation encourages philanthropicsupport from community members. Donationshelp Century College provide scholarships,upgrade outdated equipment, expand learningresources, ensure facilities meet the needsof students with disabilities, and support lifeenrichment programs to benefit the community.Each year the Century Foundation awardsmore than $100,000 in scholarships to newand returning students. Awards are designedto encourage cultural diversity, servicelearning, academic achievement, and careerdevelopment. For more information contact theFoundation Office, room 2511, East Campus,call 651.779.3356, or visit the website atcentury.edu/foundation/.Child CareThe Busy Bees Child Care Center has servedthe college since 1979. Busy Bees offersquality childcare at reasonable rates on theEast Campus in room 1251 of Century College.The hours are Monday through Friday from6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Childcare is availablefor children 33 months and potty trainedthrough 11 years of age, on a full-time, parttime,and hourly basis. Drop-ins are acceptedif there is space available. Available to servestaff, faculty, and the community, as wellas students of Century College. For moreinformation, please contact the center directorat 651.779.3468.Notice: Children may not be left unattended.For the safety and well-being of our studentsand their families Century College does notallow children to be left unattended at any timewhile on College property. Century Collegepolicy does not allow children in collegeclasses.Emergency CallsCentury College does not have a messagesystem for students. Students will becontacted for medical emergencies only.Contact the Vice President of Student Servicesoffice at 651.779.3929.Food ServiceCentury College provides quality cafeteriastylefood service for students and staff. Hotentrees, sandwiches, salads and snacks areavailable every day that courses are in session.Vending machines are available at all times.HousingCentury College does not own or operatehousing or apartment facilities for studentsliving away from home. Students may findinformation on housing options near thecollege through one of the local newspapersor a rental agency such as Apartment Search.Notices of available housing and apartmentvacancies are available at The Connection,651.779.3300 21