WELCOME TO THE EOPS STUDENT ORIENTATION Spring 2014

1. WELCOME TO THE EOPS STUDENT ORIENTATION Spring 2014 Mt. San Jacinto College EOPS New and Continuing Student Orientation Spring 2014

2. History of EOPS The program was established by the Legislature in 1969 through SB 164, Alquist (Chapter 1579, Statutes of 1969). It was created to enable students affected by language, social, and economic handicaps to achieve their educational objective and goals; including, but not limited to, obtaining job skills, occupational certificates, or associate degrees, and transferring to four-year institutions. All 113 community colleges offer EOPS services.. EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

3. EOPS SERVICES & BENEFITS“Over and Above” • Counseling and Educational Planning • Priority Registration • Book Service – $200.00 for Spring 2014 • SGA Sticker • Parking Permits • Career and Personal Assessments Revised 2013 kk

4. Three Counseling Contacts • Three appointments that are set up by the student • Appointments are to be 3-4 weeks apart. • Counseling appointments are for: • Discussing career issues that will help you develop your goals. • Discussing personal issues that interfere with your goals. • Developing educational plans that will fulfill your goals. Revised 2013 kk

5. WALK-IN SESSIONS • Everyday the counselor will have a 1.5 hours of walk-in times per day. • Walk-in advising is for quick questions, make request, crisis situation for emotional help. • Walk-in advising is not for making contact, review education plan, re-write the education plan or discuss career decision EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

6. Priority Registration • EOPS/CARE students have the opportunity for priority registration. • You need to register during your Priority Date, or by the end of that week (if you have holds…) • Students in the EOPS/CARE program register before general registration begins for Fall and Spring semesters. • You should never have a difficult time selecting classes unless you procrastinate. • Due to California Budget Crisis, the college is offering • Less and less classes, and classes close up quickly, so priority registration is even more important. Revised 2013 kk

7. Book Voucher • EOPS provides book vouchers to qualified students to assist with the purchase of one or more of their required text books. • You can purchase required text books ONLY! • No supplementalbooks , Nursing uniforms, Art/lab/ or any other types of supplies • Book Voucher will be available January 21, 2014. • Go to EOPS Office to pick up your Spring 2014 schedule and take that to the Bookstore to purchase your book • Last day to pick up your book voucher is February 28, 2014 Revised 2013 -kk

8. Book Voucher (continued) • In order to get use your voucher for Spring 2014: • Enrolled in 12 units (if you are on a waiting list, that does not count). • Be in DSPS and have a current stress test form in your files, that indicates minimum # of units to take. • Have a waiver of 12 units completed (the director and/or a counselor will decided if you need one). • Until you show proof of 12 units, you will be unable to get your books, parking permit, or SGA sticker. • The last day to request parking permit and SGA sticker will be February 13th. Revised 2013 kk

9. How to get your SGA & Parking: • You need to pay for the TRANSPORTATION fee ($6.00) before requesting your SGA and Parking. • After orientation you must order your SGA and parking on-line. You must order these before 2:00pm on the day of the orientation. • Or the following day before 2:00pm if your orientation ends after 2:00pm. Revised 2013 kk

10. To Order SGA & Parking Permit 1. After orientation you must order your SGA and parking on-line. 2. You must order these before 2:00pm on the day of the orientation or the following day before 2:00pm if your orientation ends after 2:00pm. 3. Go to MyMSJC.EDU 4. Log into your account 5. Click on request SGA and Parking Permit • Select Spring 2014 Fall 2008

11. SGA and Parking (continued) • After 5 business days, you will receive your parking permit in the mail; you can go to the cashier, Bookstore, or cafeteria to pick up the SGA sticker. • Last day to request SGA and Parking is February 13, 2014 or you will have to pay out of pocket after that date. Revised 2013 kk

12. Students who may be on EOPS Probation • If you have one “no-show” without informing the EOPS office • Did not bring your Education Plan to your Counseling Contact • Dropping a class without a counselor approval (If you are unable to speak with the counselor in person, please email the counselor or leave a voice mail message on her phone. • Not using “Priority Registration” on the date provided to you by EOPS. Please take care of any holds immediately. • Changes in your name, address, phone without informing EOPS is grounds for probation. EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

13. Students can be dismissed from EOPS if... • If you have 2 “no-shows” for your counseling contact appointments per semester. • Have not declared a major or academic goal by the end of your second semester in EOPS/CARE • Registering for classes that is not within your academic goal, educational plan, or prior approval by the EOPS/CARE counselor. EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

14. Questions? • Go over Handouts • Syllabus • Signature Page • Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC) • Quiz EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

15. EOPS Staff Dr. Ketmani Kouanchao- Director Heather Tibbitts – MVC Counselor Mary Montano- Clerical Assistant Cindy Manzanilla- CARE Coordinator Juan Mata- EOPS/CARE Technician Pamala M. James – SJC Counselor Revised 2013 kk

16. Contact Dates for Spring 14 • January 21 – March 7th – Contact #1 • February 24th – May 2nd – Contact #2 • March 31st – May 29th – Contact #3 and #4 EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008