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ASSC Newsletter—F16-02
Associated Students of Solano Community College
4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 864-7000, Ext.4367
This newsletter is online at http://www.solano.edu/ under “News”
Important Fall Dates:
Sept 9 | Last Day to Apply for Credit by Exam Sept 16 | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Option or Reverse Sept 19 | Last day to petition for ADT degree Oct 13 | Last day to petition for Fall 2016 degrees and certificates Oct 30 | Last day to drop a full-term class with a W
*Sept 17 - Coast and Creek Cleanup Event (see page 2)
September 2016 Time for clubs to reapply !
Associated Students of Solano College
ASSC Meetings – Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. - Room 1421
ICC Meetings Clubs/prospective clubs-send a rep!
Regular meetings, 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. - Room 1421
Club Application/Renewals Packets are
available now in the Student Life Office.
Pick up & return to Rm. 1425.
Packets must be returned (after Club Promo) by
Friday, Sept. 23rd, no later than 12:00 Noon
Important: No clubs will be approved after this
deadline and will have to wait until Spring 2017.
Would you like to have leadership skills
that put you above the rest?
Join one of 40+ student clubs at:
Club Promo Day!! Wed., Sept. 21st
9am-2 p.m. - 1400 Lobby
MORE ELECTION NEWS
There is an open Position on the ASSC Executive Board: Legislative Advocate. Also on the Ballot: A Transportation Fee to cut bus transportation costs by 50%!
For Detailed information, please check your SCC email; Infor-mation posted throughout the campus (bulletin boards), in Building 1400 and in the Student Life Office.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS of
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ELECTION CALENDAR
FALL 2016
Sept 12 - Sept 15 Election Week Voting times and locations: 1400 Bldg. Lobby— 9am-1pm & 4-6:30pm Vacaville Center—10am-12pm & 4-6pm Vallejo Center—10am-12pm & 4-6pm Sept 16 Ballot Count Sept 20 Run-Off OR Ratification of Election Results By the ASSC Senate Sept 21 Presentation of Results to the SCCD Governing Board
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change either by action of the ASSC Senate or the ASSC Election Committee. It is the responsibility of the candidates to attend all mandatory meetings and assemblies.
If you have any questions, please contact the Election Committee Chair, Geena Marie De Los Angeles at
[email protected] or Dr. Slade at 707-863-7839.
TRANSPORTATION FEE – SCC Fall 2016 Election
“Shall the Solano Community College District Board of Trustees require that all Solano Community College students pay a transportation fee
for the purpose of providing reduced (50% off) transit fares for students for the semesters from Spring 2017 through Fall 2019?”
Vote “YES” if you are in favor of the Transportation Fee Vote “NO” if you are opposed to the Transportation Fee
If students approve this measure by a simple majority (50 percent plus 1 of those voting), the fee will be implemented as follows:
Full Time Students: taking 12+ units would pay $10 per semester - $20.00 per year
PT Students: taking 6.5-11.5 units would pay $8.00 per semester - $16.00 per year
PT Students: taking 3.5-6 units would pay $4.00 per semester - $8.00 per year
PT Students: taking 0.5-3 units would pay $1.50 per semester - $3.00 per year
The implementation of this fee would begin Spring 2017
Please Help Support our Student Life/ ASSC Food Pantry
The following items are needed: Cup of Noodles / Ramen (chicken and/or beef) Granola Bars Cases of Water (small bottles, please) Ready to Eat Meals: Tuna & Crackers, Microwavable
meals such as mac & cheese, Chef Boyardee, Soups The Pantry is located in the Student Life Office, Room 1425
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile Directed by Christine Mani
Presented by Solano College Theatre Department
1904 Paris. Enter a local tavern. Pull up a seat and observe the chaos around you. Is that…? Why yes it’s Picasso himself! And that other fellow certainly looks like Albert Einstein.
Comedian Steve Martin titillates the imagination with
this irreverent comedy chock full of intelligent humor
and witty repartee.
November 4-20, 2016
Studio “G” Building 1400, Fairfield Campus
Information at 707-864-7000 ext.5379
To make a lifesaving appointment, please visit
www.bloodheroes.com - Click “donate blood”
& enter sponsor code: solanocc
(sponsored by ASSC & Student Life 864-7000 ext. 4367)
Badminton Open Gym Mondays (except holidays) now thru Dec. 12, 2016
$2 fee at the door (1700 Gym) All equipment provided - Open to All!
Questions? Contact Becky Lum, Club Advisor [email protected]
Coast & Creek Cleanup at Solano College from 9am
to Noon on Saturday, 9/17. Meet at the parking lot by the football field (sign-in 8:30-9am).
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing (boots, hat, gloves, sunscreen). Bring a 5-gallon bucket if you have one. Ask instructors if they will give extra credit.
Clubs: Make this a club activity! Contact: [email protected]
Sponsored by the SCC Sustainability Advisory Committee
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Student Health Center – Room 1409
(707) 864-7163
We at the Student Health Center are here to help you stay healthy and learn more about your health.
The services at the Student Health Center are free to
students .
Health Center Staff
Suzanne Goodwin, PHN
Regina Huerls-Washington, HA
Health Center Hours
Mon thru Thurs 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.* *(hrs. subject to change)
Friday. 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed when there are no classes.
The Student Health Center has many services that support your efforts to succeed at college. Stop by to learn more about our services and to meet our friendly staff. Check out our webpage at www.solano.edu. Click on “Campus Life” then “Health Center”
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Check
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Tuberculin (TB) Skin Testing is offered on Mondays
& Tuesdays - Please call in advance at 864-7163 for an
appointment. You must return in 48-72 hours post test to
have the Tuberculin skin test read and receive your record
of testing.
Health Screening exams are available at the Student Health Center for Children’s Program students. Drop-in or make an appointment for your Health Screening.
Screenings/testing: Health , diabetic, vision, hearing and urine screenings.
Medications: Free over-the-counter medications for common conditions are available free to students at the Student Health Center. Medications include: generic choices of decongestants, pain medications, cough suppressants, lubricating eye drops, burn gel, & more.
FREE Condoms: Includes X-large, latex-free - also, female condoms
Lactation Station – Privacy for breastfeeding students to breastfeed their babies or pump milk. Stop by and we’ll find a comfortable place for you.
Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific
1325 Travis Blvd., Suite C, Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 429-8855
600 Nut Tree Rd. #340, Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 317-2111
990 Broadway, Vallejo, CA 94589
Mental Health Therapist
No Longer Available at the Student Health Ctr.
For information on Mental Health services in Solano County contact the Student Health Center, or
Aldea Children and Family Services
(707) 427-1845
470 Chadbourne Rd., Ste A, Fairfield, 94534
Solano County Mental Health Access Line
1-800-547-0495
Solano County 24 hours Crisis Line
(707) 428-1131
Solano Community College
Student Health Center Outreach at the
Vacaville and Vallejo Campuses
Fall 2016
Vallejo:
Wed Sept 14 -3:30-6pm
Tue Oct 11 -3:30-6pm
Wed Nov 9 -9-11:30am
Tue Dec 6- 9-11:30am
Vacaville:
Tue Sept 13- 3:30-6pm
Wed Oct 12- 3:30-6pm
Tue Nov 8- 9-11:30am
Wed Dec 7- 9-11:30am
Any questions please contact:
Suzanne Goodwin, RN PHN
707-864-7163 Or 707-864-7000 x 5264
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Lost & Found Student Life Office - Room 1425
Did you Lose something?
Find Anything?
Please bring found items to Room 1425 as soon as possible and check with us
if you lost something! You must show a photo ID to claim
your lost item.
National Feral Cat Day - October 19th 10am-2pm in the 1400 Bldg. Outside Quad area.
Questions answered by Animal Control! Special Guest, Dr. Kelly Palm from SPCA
Bake Sale and much more!!! Be on the lookout - Additional info. To follow in upcoming Newsletters.
Sponsored by the Campus Cat Club
Come and learn how this club has stabilized the feral cat population on our campus!
Assessment Center - www.solano.edu/assessment
Assessment Centers are located at the Main Campus and the Vacaville and Vallejo Campuses. Students must make an appointment to test at the Assessment Center.
Testing Days & Times
Fairfield Main Campus:
Twice daily on Mon and Tue at 1:00pm or 5:00pm
Wed, Thu & Fri at 9:00am or 1:00pm
Vallejo Campus: Wed 3:30pm and Fri 9:00am
Vacaville Campus: Fridays only at 1:00pm
For more information, please email us at [email protected]
Or call (707) 864-7000 x4525 or x7118
Academic Success and
Tutoring Center (ASTC)
In the Main Campus Library
and at the Vacaville & Vallejo Centers
The Academic Success Center and Tutoring Center continue to work together to provide one cohesive service.
Referred to as the Academic Success & Tutoring Center (ASTC), students have the ability to access
both 1-on-1 tutoring and drop-in tutoring services in one location.
The ASTC space for the main campus is inside the campus Library; enter through the double doors of the library, turn left, and find us at the end of
the hall near room 101. ASTC services are also available at the Vacaville and Vallejo Centers.
All services are free and open to currently enrolled students.
Stop by and check us out!
DO YOU NEED A TYPING CERTIFICATE FOR A
JOB, CLASS, OR JUST WANT TO KNOW YOUR
TYPING SPEED AND ACCURACY?
TYPING TEST CERTIFICATES FALL 2016
You can take a typing test and receive a certificate immediately at the Solano Community College Campus in Fairfield
The 5-minute typing test is given in Room 502 on Fridays from 12:00-3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
September 9, 16, 23, & 30 October 7, 17, 21, & 28
November 4 & 18 December 2, 9, & 16
There is no cost for the test, you just need to bring
some form of identification with a picture.
Typing Certificate will show your words per minute/how many errors/ and signed by a proctor.
If you need a placement test for registration into a course please email [email protected] with your name, ID
number and course you are interested in registering for and I will schedule a placement test for you. You must already have
completed the application process for the college.
Dates and times are subject to change Contact Pat Ceja 707-864-7258
SCC Student ID Cards - Only $5!!!
Step 1: First, you must Purchase your ID either online or at the Admissions and Records office in the 400 building.
Step 2: Bring proof of payment and copy of your current schedule along with a valid photo ID (CDL, HS ID, Passport, etc.) to the Student Life Office in room 1425.
Final Step: A photo will be taken and an ID will be issued to you. Once yo have your ID, you can start using it to receive student discounts, attend SCC home games free, receive discounted admission to Solano College’s Theatrical performances. For more information about other benefits of having a
Student ID, contact the Student Life office in rm. 1425.