DVC dates, deadlines and more
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August 26, 2009
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Important notice about fee increase
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Due to a recent State budget decision, California Community
College enrollment fees have been increased from $20 to $26 per unit effective
immediately for the fall 2009 term. Find out more, or learn how Financial Aid can help.
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Important dates
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August 28 - Last day to add full-term course; Last day to drop a full-term course and be eligible for a refund of fees
September 2 - A.A./A.S. degree or certificate filing period begins
September 5-7 - Holiday - Labor Day - college closed
September 11 - Last day to drop full-term course without a "W" appearing on transcript; Last day to request P/NP option for full-term course
September 25 - Holiday - Native American Day - college closed (Saturday classes are in session)
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 with DVC
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Visit What's New at DVC and the events calendar for the latest.
Fall 2009 schedule available online |
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DVC Student Ambassadors
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Student Ambassador applications available now
Students interested in applying for a 2009-10 DVC Student
Ambassador position can submit applications now through September 18.
Student Ambassadors assist with high school and middle school outreach
programs, provide campus tours and assist new students with the application and
enrollment process. Positions are available at both the San Ramon
and Pleasant Hill campuses. For more information, including a
complete job description, list of qualifications and an application packet,
visit www.dvc.edu/ambassadors.
Applications also available at the Information Center or SRC Student Services.
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Career and Employment Services
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 Need units? COOP is open! Earn units for your full or part-time work. Download and complete an application today. Last day to register is Friday, August 28.
Questions? Give us a call, email or stop by Career and Employment Services, SSC-138, 925-685-1230 ext. 2435.
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Financial Aid
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It's not too late!!! You can still apply for financial aid this
semester. Please visit the Financial Aid Office or our website
to receive more information.
We have also joined the blogging world. To receive financial aid news
and tips please visit our blog at dvcfinaid.wordpress.com!
Drop-in hours are available with DVC's financial aid staff at the San Ramon Valley Campus. Drop-in schedule.
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DVC Foundation
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Show your Viking spirit and win a $5000 scholarship!
Register for the first annual DVC Viking Longboat Regatta.
For more information go to www.dvcboatrace.com
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Student Services
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Please
note the updated hours for student services during the fall 2009 semester. Due to reductions in state funding to major
student services areas, please note that evening services, by and large, have
been reduced to two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) per week.
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Transfer Center
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 Urgent transfer update!
The
California State University (CSU) system has implemented a system-wide closure for winter/spring 2010 and will not be accepting applications; however, CSU Bakersfield and CSU East Bay may accept applications on an exception basis for certain majors. Please contact a DVC counselor for further
information and course planning to prepare for fall 2010 transfer.
Visit the Transfer Center announcements page for more important information or stop by the Transfer Center. |
San
Ramon Valley campus news
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Tutoring - Math lab, reading and writing lab, biology and chemistry tutoring are now available. Stop by and get your questions answered! Nutrition tutoring will be available soon.
CSUEB - Transferring to CSU East Bay? Make your appointment with
Annie Chandler and explore the possibilities!
SRC offers more choices for getting involved!
Join Associated Students of DVC (ASDVC) - your student government!
Attend an information session and pick up a petition at SRC. For more
information, go to the event calendar and search for SRC ASDVC Information Sessions.
Want to start a new club? Come to the How to Start a Club
workshops at SRC. For dates and times, go to the event calendar and search for SRC How to Start a Club.
Find out more about all student organizations at the SRC Student
Organization Fair! Wednesday, September 2 from 4:30-6 p.m. and Thursday, September 3 from
12-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. For more information or to
participate, email Yvonne Canada at ycanada@dvc.edu.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on September 9
from 12:30-2 p.m. Join us as we welcome La Raza, 93.3 FM, and enjoy art,
food and music in the Learning Commons.
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Scholarship office
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Scholarships are available
for DVC students who are new to or are continuing at DVC or transferring to a
four-year college or university fall 2010. A single application with two
letters of recommendation qualify for multiple scholarships.
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application period is November 1, 2009 through noon on February 2, 2010.
Stop by the DVC Scholarship office in the Student Services Center for other
scholarship opportunities.
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Student Life office
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Have you considered serving on the ASDVC Board or starting a
new club? Please be sure to visit the Student Life event calendar for a list of available information sessions.
If you are considering joining a club, be sure to attend the
Club Days on September 8 and 9 from 11 a.m-2 p.m.!
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The Inquirer
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 Join The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper! That's where Contra Costa Times columnist Tony Hicks got his start, and so can you.
Journalism
126 (Newspaper Production) turns mere students into formidable
reporters, photographers, page designers and multimedia storytellers.
And if business is your gig, then consider signing on as our business
or ad manager. Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com
For more information, come by the Inquirer lab (H-102) or write faculty adviser Jean Dickinson at jdickins@dvc.edu.
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Viking Athletics
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For great family fun and entertainment -- support Viking athletics this fall. There are 39 home events. Click here for list of fall home events.
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DVC Rugby Club
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Have you heard about Rugby but never took the time to
explore this amazing sport? We'll teach you how to play, recreationally or
competitively.
Have you played rugby before, for fun or in a
league? Come make history with us as we form a team that will
play competitively for years to come.
For more info: Join us on Facebook: DVC Rugby Club
or contact Daniel Weinberg, danielrweinberg@yahoo.com or 925-395-8656 |
New smoking policy
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Effective August 14, 2009, the DVC campus is
smoke-free. Smoking is permitted in the parking lots only. DVC's smoking policy
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Campus Alert System
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Your attention please...
A loud siren will be heard throughout the DVC campuses on Wednesday, September 2nd at 11 a.m.
This will be a test of our Campus Alert System, which will sound on the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. There is nothing you need to do during a siren test.
In the event of an actual emergency or crisis situation, the siren sound will
continue for three minutes. Students and all campus personnel will be instructed
to Shelter, Shut, and Listen.
For more details, please visit the Contra Costa Community College District
website at www.4cd.net/alert/.
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Police Services
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 Police Services silent witness tip line.
Students, faculty and staff can call 925-685-1230 ext. 1999 to provide information without having to leave any personal information.
For more information in case of emergency:
Contra Costa Community College District Police Services
Police Services on the Pleasant Hill campus is located in the Northwest corner of Lot
1. If you are having trouble locating us,
please contact our office, at 925-685-1230 ext. 2338, 2339 or (925) 686-5547 and we can have a
Police Aide Escort you there.
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Our mission statement
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DVC's complete mission statement
Diablo Valley College (DVC) is passionately committed to student leaming through the intellectual, scientific, artistic, psychological, and ethical development of its diverse student body. DVC prepares students for transfer to four-year universities; provides career and technical education; supports the economic development of the region; offers pre-collegiate programs; and promotes personal growth and lifelong leaming.
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