Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

The company also buys other
books with a current market value
at a wholesale price. Proof of registration
and student ID are required.
The bookstore cannot
guarantee the buy back of any
book.
When purchasing books for a new
semester or session, all students
must present a copy of their class
schedule. For further information
please go to
www.owlbookshop.com or call
(626) 914-8620.
CalWORKs
California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility for Kids
(CalWORKs) is the state’s welfareto-work
program for families with
children that are receiving Temporary
aid for Needy Families
(TANF). The Citrus College
CalWORKs Program works in
collaboration with the Department
of Public Social Services to assist
students with education, training,
and job skills.
Citrus College provides short-term
training programs to help
CalWORKs students enhance their
skills and/or develop new skills in
order to find employment and become
self-sufficient. CalWORKs
students receive assistance with
completion of county paperwork
child care, work-study job placement,
and referrals to community
resources.
Additionally, CalWORKs students
have the opportunity to establish
education and career paths,
which will help them as they
transition off of cash aid.
Campus Security
Campus Security ensures the
safety of students, faculty, staff
and visitors while they are on
campus property or involved in
college-sponsored programs and
activities, as well as protects district
property and facilities.
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Campus Security has the authority
to enforce the Standards of
Student Conduct.
According to the Education Code,
Campus Security is the liaison
with local law enforcement agencies
in all criminal action cases.
Therefore, in the event of an
emergency individuals should
promptly report the incident to
Campus Security. It is Campus
Security's responsibility to contact
police agencies.
Campus Security also provides a
security escort for any member of
the college community from dusk
until dawn. These escorts are for
safety, not convenience.
Career/Transfer Center
The Career/Transfer Center
serves students’ career development
and transfer needs.
Career counselors help students
explore occupations and career
fields using comprehensive
printed and computerized resources.
Through workshops as
well as individual counseling, our
staff can help you decide on a career
field and prepare you for the
job market. Career assessments
are available to measure your values,
interests, and skills. We can
help you determine which occupations
and work environments
could be a good fit for you.
The center also has helpful resources
for students who plan
transfer to a university. We provide
a variety of transfer support
services and activities to help you
make a seamless transition such
as:
• Library of university catalogs
• Individual transfer advising by
appointment
• University representative
appointments
• University application
assistance
• University fieldtrips
• Transfer awareness
workshops
• College Fairs
• Transfer Admission
Guaranteed to several UC
schools (TAG)
• Articulation agreements with
senior institutions
Cashier
See Fiscal Services/Cashier
Center for Teacher Excellence
(CFTE)
Citrus College’s Center for
Teacher Excellence helps students
interested in teaching build an
educational plan that best suits
their interests and goals. Students
receive academic advising and
counseling; preparation for the
CBEST and CSET examinations;
financial aid and scholarship assistance;
help with university
transfer applications; networking
opportunities through the student
chapter of the California Teachers
Association and more. Students
who utilize the services offered by
the Center for Teacher Excellence
develop core competencies in
communication; as well as creative,
critical, and analytical thinking
(problem solving and decision
making).
Child Development Center
The Orfalea Family Children's
Center at Citrus College is a state
licensed program providing child
development services for children
2 1/2 to 5 years of age. It is accredited
by the National Association
for the Education of Young
Children.
Services include:
• Early morning (6:30-
8:00 a.m.) and late afternoon
(4:00-6:30 p.m.) childcare
• Age-specific developmental
and educational programs in
enclosed classrooms
• Daily breakfast, lunch and
afternoon snack
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