DVC dates, deadlines and more
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November 18, 2009
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Important notice about spring 2010
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Spring
2010 registration is here! Registration by appointment for EOPS,
DSS and eligible veterans begins Monday, November 23. Beginning Monday,
November 30, registration by appointment is available for all continuing
students.
Due to fewer available sections and increased
student demand, check your registration date now on WebAdvisor and register on
or just after that date and time. Don't wait until January to register as
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Important dates
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Now through December 1 - A.A./A.S. degree or certificate filing period
November 20 - Last day to withdraw from full-term course with a "W" appearing on transcript
November 26-29 - Holiday - Thanksgiving weekend - college closed. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
November 30 - Registration for spring 2010 begins for continuing students
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Don't miss another important deadline. Stay connected with us: twitter.com/DVC_updates and facebook.
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Financial Aid
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It's not too late for financial aid!
If you have not already done so, apply for financial aid. You can
still see if you are eligible for the fee waiver and/or the FAFSA. Please visit
the Financial Aid Office website or our office for more information. You can
also keep up-to-date with financial aid related information including news,
scholarships, and tips by visiting our blog,
Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter! |
Scholarship Office
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The DVC Scholarship application filing period is
November 1, 2009 through February 2, 2010.
Scholarships are available for DVC students who are new, continuing, or
transferring to a four-year college or university in fall 2010. One
application can qualify for multiple scholarships. Thousands of dollars
are available through the DVC Scholarship Program. Stop by the DVC Scholarship office in the Student Services Center for other
scholarship opportunities.
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Counseling Center
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Experience UC Berkeley through the
UCB-DVC Concurrent Enrollment Program.
DVC students are able to take a total of two
lower division courses on the Berkeley campus through the Concurrent Enrollment Program. To obtain more information and to file an application for
participation for the spring 2010 semester, students must
attend a one of the Concurrent Enrollment Workshops that are being held in
December 2009.
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Career and Employment Services
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 Do you have a...� Job?
� Paid or unpaid internship?
� Volunteer position?
OR do you...
� Plan on working this spring?
If
you answered yes to any of this, then you should enroll in COOP!
Why COOP? COOP is an academic course for you to earn units for your work.
It's CSU transferable, a great r�sum� builder and 58% of
students who participate in work experience education are offered full-time
positions with higher starting salaries! Career and Employment Services are now accepting
applications. For more information and to obtain an application please visit: www.dvc.edu/coop or stop by and see us!
Need a job or
internship? Don't forget about our online job board and weekly visits by
employers to campus! Visit our website for more information: www.dvc.edu/career.
Questions? Visit
the Career and Employment Center! Located
on the quad behind the Info Center. Call 925-685-1230 ext. 2435, [email protected], or www.dvc.edu/career. |
Educational Talent Search Program
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Future math and science teachers needed for spring and summer 2010
 The Educational Talent Search Program at DVC
seeks 5-8 future math and science teachers to work as teacher assistants (TA)
in local middle and high schools for 3-5 hours per week. The TA will gain
classroom experience working directly with the teacher. TAs may also
tutor middle and high school students on the DVC campus. This is a paid
opportunity.
The schedule for classroom TAs will vary and depend upon TA availability and
class schedule. All tutoring is held on the DVC campus on Monday through
Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Summer
tutoring at DVC will be 8:30-11:30 a.m. Interested students should contact
Jackie Castellano at [email protected].
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San
Ramon Valley Campus news
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 SRC
Brown Bag workshop: Multicultural Holiday Celebration on December 3, 12:30-2 p.m in the Learning Commons.
Get
Smart, SRC! Free blue books, scan-trons and snacks in the Learning
Commons December 9, 10 a.m. to noon and December 10, 10
a.m. to noon.
College Success Workshops - Now Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 2-3:15 p.m.in the Language Center (E-174).
Financial Aid at SRC - Walk-in hours
Get help with your fall 2010 UC and CSU applications today! - November 19 from with Ted Munoz from 2-3:30 p.m. in SRC E164
Career and Employment Services at SRC - December 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. drop in and 12:30-1:30 p.m. - HOT JOBS: A
"Looking For Work?" Workshop in 204.
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DVC Dental Hygiene program
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The DVC Dental Hygiene Teaching Clinic offers a
wonderful opportunity for members of the public to receive dental hygiene
services provided by dental hygiene students.
Fees in the clinic range from $10 (cleaning for a child 12 and under) to
$55 for a "deep cleaning" for an
adult. Regular maintenance cleanings for
adults are $25. Radiographs (x-rays) range
from $10 for check-up films, to $25 for a full set.
The clinic is in the Life Sciences Building, LHS-102. Please
call 925-685-1230 ext. 2534 to schedule an appointment for an Initial Evaluation
to see if you might qualify to be a teaching case. |
Calling all softball players!
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DVC softball is still filling it's roster for spring 2010. All perspective players please attend a meeting on Monday, November 30 or Wednesday, December 2 at 1 p.m. at the softball field. For more information contact head coach Angie Goularte at [email protected]
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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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The Inquirer
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 The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper is online! Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com
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United States Census 2010
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Stand up, be counted! The census questionnaire is a count of everyone living in the United States. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 census is in our hands. In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will define who we are as a nation. The form is short, your answers are protected, and many benefits rely upon an accurate count. Help your community receive the funds it requires. Ensure that everyone is counted. www.2010census.gov
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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 the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. This will be a test of our Campus Alert System. 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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