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LAVC Now Accepting Applications Only Online
As of Monday, June 28, all admission applications must be submitted online; no paper applications will be accepted. (ADA accommodations are available to students with a documented disability.) The computer lab in the Lion’s Den will be available for students to apply online, and add or drop classes. The Lion’s Den is located in the Cafeteria building; to view the campus map visit http://www.lavc.edu/map/. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions & Records at (818) 947-2553.
Available Now
Computers Now Available in the Lion's Den for Students to Apply Online, and Add/Drop Classes
With the changes to the admission application, adding and dropping process, the Lion’s Den (located in the Cafeteria Building) will have computers available for students to apply online, and add or drop classes. The Lion’s Den is open Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. As of Monday, June 28, admission applications will only be accepted online at www.lavc.edu; ADA accommodations are available. No paper admission applications will be accepted. Students who would like to add or drop classes must do so online, and only add permits from the instructor will be accepted in-person. To view the location of the Lion’s Den on the campus map, visit www.lavc.edu. Questions? Please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (818) 947-2553.
Attention Fall Students! Don’t Forget to Buy Your Parking Permit
Parking permits are required for all parking lots on campus. You should remember to purchase your Fall semester parking permit from the Business Office. The Sheriff’s Office will start citing violators beginning September 11. To purchase your parking pass online, just click on the “Pay Your Student Fees Now” link on the Home Page.
Now-September 11
Attention Students—Go to Walk-In Registration in the Campus Center to Add/Drop Classes, Pay Fees, and Talk to a Counselor
Students will be able to turn in add and drop slips, pay for students fees and parking permits, talk with an academic counselor, and get Financial Aid information at the Fall 2010 Walk-In Registration in the Campus Center. From August 25-September 11, Walk-In Registration will be open Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays (August 28 & September 11 only) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (818) 947-2553.
August 30
Welcome Back to LAVC! Fall 2010 Semester Starts August 30
The Fall 2010 Semester will begin at LAVC on Monday, August 30. Day and evening classes for the Fall 2010 Semester will begin on August 30, and Saturday classes will begin September 4. A complete list of dates and deadlines for the Fall 2010 academic semester is available at http://lavc.edu/schedules.html.
August 30, September 1 & 10
Attention Job Seekers—Come to the LA Fellows Information Session and Learn About a Unique Job Training Program
The LAVC Job Training Program will be holding an information session for its LA Fellows Program on Monday, August 30 at 2 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, Wednesday, September 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room, and Friday, September 10 at 2 p.m. in Cafeteria Conference Room. The LA Fellows Program provides 120 participants with seven weeks of training at Los Angeles Valley College covering executive-level topics including critical thinking, advanced computer skills, and how to generate effective business leads. In return, participants will volunteer their time and talents by sharing their professional expertise through project-based roles at local nonprofits. Applications for the LA Fellows Program will be accepted until Friday, September 10. For more information, visit http://www.lafellows.org or call LAVC Job Training at (818) 947-2941.
August 30-September 9
Don’t Miss the Student Show Exhibition in the LAVC Art Gallery
The LAVC Art Department will hold its annual exhibition of student work in a show entitled “Student Show 2010” in the LAVC Art Gallery. The exhibition, which highlights the artwork created by students during the 2009-2010 academic year, will be on display from May 18-June 7 and from August 30-September 9. The event is free to the public. For more info, call (818) 778-5536.
Deadline: September 30
Students Encouraged to Apply for the TAG Program To Guarantee Admission at Selected UC Campuses
Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. LAVC students who participate in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program will be guaranteed admission to UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, or UC Santa Cruz. Those students will also receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework. The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 30. The TAG Application is available at http://uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/tag. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
Now - October
Construction Update – Partial Closures of Parking Lot G & College Road North
The west side of Parking Lot G (off Burbank Boulevard and Ethel Avenue) will temporarily be closed until October 2010 to begin construction of the college’s new tennis courts, and the entrance to College Road North off Campus Drive will be closed until November 2010 as part of the construction area for the college’s new Family Resource Center. During the construction of the tennis courts, the east side of Parking Lot G will remain open, and vehicles will be able to access the lot from Burbank Boulevard and from Coldwater Canyon Extension. In addition, existing pedestrian access should remain accessible throughout the duration of the project. The Family Resource Center’s construction staging area will be located near the intersection of College Road North and Campus Drive. The northern stretch of College Road North will now be accessible from the Parking Lot B entrance off Fulton Avenue. To view the impacted areas on the campus map, visit www.lavc.edu/map/.
EOPS Program No Longer Accepting Applications
As of August 23, 2010, the EOPS program is full and it will not be accepting any more applications for the Fall 2010 semester. Unfortunately, due to the State budget cutbacks, EOPS could only accept a limited number of new students. Students interested in the applying to the EOPS program should check back in January 2011 to see when it will be accepting applications in the future. For more information regarding the EOPS program, visit http://www.lavc.edu/EOPS/.
Any Females Interested in Playing College Soccer?
The LAVC Women’s Soccer Team is looking for some more players this season. If you are interested in trying out for the team, contact Coach Watkins at watkinst@lavc.edu or (818) 778-5523.
Project GRAD Looking for Student Tutors at LAVC
Project GRAD Los Angeles in partnership with LAVC is hiring tutors for the following LAUSD Schools: Pacoima Middle School, San Fernando Middle School, Maclay Middle School, and San Fernando High School. Tutors will earn between $11.04-$13.25 per hour. To be eligible to be a tutor, students must be attending college full-time (at least 12 units) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the Office of Academic Affairs in the Administration Building, Room 101, or by contacting Nona Matatova, project coordinator, at (818) 947-2622.
LAVC’s TRiO/SSS Program Funded for the Next 5 Years
The TRiO/Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS) program at LAVC is proud to announce that the Department of Education has renewed its funding. The new grant gives the program funding for the next 5 years (2010-2015) to help first-generation, low-income students at LAVC graduate and transfer. The TRiO program provides its students with individual counseling, individual tutoring, academic workshops, cultural activities, transfer information, computer labs, a laptop loan program, and complimentary school supplies. For information on the TRiO Program, visit http://www.lavc.edu/TRiO or call (818) 947-2487. Congratulations to the TRiO/SSS Program!
Looking for a Campus Event or Committee Meeting? Check out the LAVC Calendar of Events
A calendar of events and activities on campus is now available on the LAVC homepage. This calendar contains a listing of events, deadlines, and activities for faculty/staff, students and the community-at-large taking place at LAVC. In addition, there are listings of fine and performing arts events on campus.
Check Out the Updated reVitalizing Valley College (Prop A/AA & Measure J) Web Page
LAVC maintains a Web page that provides the campus and community-at-large with information and updates on the college’s building and renovation project. The Web page has been recently updated to include a list of the college’s facility master plan, news briefs on past events, construction and parking updates, and a new President’s Message. To view the Web page, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley.
Thank You to Everyone who Donated to the LAVC Blood Drive
The LAVC Blood Drive on July 21 was a huge success. The American Red Cross collected 31 units of blood from 50 blood donors that day. LAVC reached 129% its our goal for the blood drive. Thank you to everyone who participated. The next blood drive will be scheduled for Thursday, October 7.
Attention Students! Watch for Your New myLACCD Debit Card in the Mail
LAVC students will now be receiving their financial aid disbursements through the new myLACCD Debit Card. Students should keep an eye out in August for a green LACCD envelope with their debit card. These debit cards through HigherOne, Inc., a financial services company specializing in higher education, will allow students the fastest and easiest way to gain access to their money—literally the same day the District releases it. Two ATM machines will also be placed on campus to allow students to withdraw their disbursement funds using the debit card. To learn more about the new MyLACCD Card, and to activate the card and select the refund preference, please visit www.MyLACCDcard.com
Want to Be More Involved on Campus? Apply today for an ASU Officer position.
The Associated Student Union (ASU), the student government at LAVC, is taking applications for appointments to the ASU Executive Council. Apply now for one of the following positions: Treasurer, Commissioner of Athletics, Commissioner of Evening Division, Commissioner of Student and Social Affairs, Commissioner of Public Relations, Commissioner of Campus and Environmental Affairs, ICC Senate Rep, or Secretary. Applications must be submitted by September 10, 2010 at Campus Center 102, or online at www.lavc.edu/asu/executivecouncil.html.
72 Students Complete Healthcare Career Advancement Academy Classes at LAVC
LAVC Job Training recently held a certificate presentation ceremony its Healthcare Career Advancement Academy (HCAA). All 72 students in the program will now be in internships as medical assistants, pharmacy technicians and certified nursing assistants. The program, which is held in partnership with the Youth Policy Institute and was funded by a $2.4 million in state and local grants, was created to train entry-level healthcare employees. Congratulations!
Two Students in LAVC’s High School Recruitment Project Win the First 5 LA Early Care and Education Video PSA Contest
Martha Secundino and Sandra Tello, two San Fernando High School students in LAVC’s High School Recruitment (HSR) Program who are also Project GRAD Scholars, have been selected winners of a public service announcement (PSA) video contest. The contest, which was sponsored by First 5 LA’s Early Care and Education High School Recruitment (ECE HSR) Program, gave students in the HSR program the opportunity to write, direct, and edit video for a 60-second PSA, in which they inform their peers on issues related to Early Care and Education while encouraging them to participate in the First 5 LA’s ECE HSR Program. Martha and Sandra’s contest-winning PSAs explain how programs such as HSR Program can help our communities alleviate other social issues. In addition to the HSR at San Fernando High, LAVC is working with two other area high schools—Polytechnic High, and Panorama High—in a partnership with First 5. Congratulations!
Get the Latest Committee News at LAVC 411
As part of a college-wide effort to communicate committee news to the campus community, a new “LAVC 411” page has been established on the LAVC Web site. This new page, which is located at www.lavc.edu/411, contains the latest action items/motions passed/decisions made from committees, the contact info for the group, a link to the group’s Web page, and a link to the group’s minutes. In addition, there will also be a downloadable schedule of all the committee meetings (the “Committee Schedule” link that was on the Web site has been removed). Each month, the committee/group leader will be expected to submit updates to share with the campus community. To obtain the LAVC 411 Update Form, visit http://www.lavc.edu/411/docs/LAVC411-UpdatesForm-062310.doc. Forms should be submitted to lopezm@lavc.edu within 5 business days following the meeting. Questions? Contact the LAVC Public Relations Office at (818) 947-2433.
Announcing a New Name and Location for the DSPS Office
Beginning July 1, 2010, the Disabled Students Programs & Services Office (DSP&S) will have a new name and location. The new name of the office will be Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), and it will be located in the Student Services Annex, Room 175. The Student Services Annex is part of the new Student Services Center complex between the Foreign Language and Engineering buildings. The new SSD Office will incorporate counseling offices, a Learning Disability testing area, a state of the art Hi-Tech Center, as well as private and semi-private proctoring rooms. The SSD Office phone number will be (818) 947-2681, and its staff will keep the same phone extensions and email addresses. Once the new SSD Office opens, the office will have a new fax number, email address and Web site address. For more information regarding the new SSD Office, please contact David Green at (818) 947-2679.
LAVC Family Resource Center Offers Valuable Resources to the Community
The Family Resource Center (FRC), located in Bungalow 49, offers a variety of programs and services to LAVC students, faculty, and staff, and the surrounding community. The FRC regularly offers free parent and baby sessions (English and Spanish) for parents of birth-30 month babies. Led by Child Development faculty, parents bring their babies for play activities, to meet other new parents, and to participate in lively discussions. The FRC also offers a free baby clothes exchange for sizes newborn to size 3. Parents bring in their used, good condition baby clothes and trade them in for other donated baby clothing. In addition, there is a private lactation room for new mothers to express and refrigerate their milk, a lending library of parenting books, topical parent education meetings, and prenatal support groups, information and related services for the community. For more information on the Family Resource Center, contact Kathleen Weislein at (818) 778-5528 or visit www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Looking for an Internship?
The Office of Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield has unpaid internship openings in its District Office in Van Nuys. It is seeking college level, community-oriented and proactive interns, both full and part-time, for a variety of projects. A complete job description along with instructions on how to apply is posted on the Job Board in the Cooperative Education/Job Resource Center.
Reminder---LAVC is a Smoking Restricted Campus
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated smoking areas. The college has designated several locations on campus as areas where smoking is permitted, which are noted on the college map at www.lavc.edu/map. To read the Smoking Policy, view page 152 of the Fall class schedule at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
Want to be Notified in Case of a Campus Emergency? Sign Up for AlertU
LAVC has adopted a new alert notification system called AlertU to communicate critical information during campus emergencies. During an emergency, AlertU will allow college administrators to send a SMS (text) message to provide subscribers with important updates and news related to the college in the event of an emergency. Students, faculty and staff can now sign up on the LAVC Web site to receive these emergency alerts from the college. Family and friends can also sign up to receive these alerts. To sign up, visit www.lavc.edu/studentlinks.html for the AlertU widget and fill in your phone number.
Looking for Someone at LAVC? Check out the Online LAVC Phone/Email Directory
The LAVC Web site now features a new searchable phone and email directory of LAVC faculty, staff, administrators, departments, offices and services. The searchable phone directory can be found by clicking the “Map / Directory / Hours” link on the homepage, or can be accessed by visiting www.lavc.edu/directory/.
LAVC Provides Swine Flu Prevention Info for Students, Faculty and Staff
The LAVC Student Health Center has provided the information regarding preventative steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading the H1N1 Flu (aka the Swine Flu). The page also provides links to important resources on the Swine Flu information. For more information, visit the Campus Health Information Web page at www.lavc.edu/campusnews/healthinfo.html.
Free Baby Clothes for Newborns to Size 3!
The LAVC Family Resource Center offers a free baby clothes exchange for the community in Bungalow 49. New parents are encouraged to bring their clean and good condition used baby clothes to trade them for other used baby clothes. Donations of clean and gently used baby clothes to be used in the exchange are also welcomed. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5528.
LACCD Offers Students Paid Internship Opportunities
Are you looking for a paid internship? The LACCD Interns program offers you the opportunity for a paid internship in professional offices, with flexible hours to accommodate your class schedule. Visit www.laccdinterns.org for a list of available internships. Students interested in the intern program are required to complete an online application, complete an online resume, and obtain a faculty referral. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Kaisha Jones at (213) 996-2533 or at Kaisha.Jones@build-LACCD.org.