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Greetings!    

 

Charlotte Achen

I welcome you all back to what will be a wonderful and fun-filled semester. There are lots of events occurring in the next few months, so I urge you to stay tuned to what is happening with student activities. A great way to do this is by checking the Student E-Newsletter website. Also, keep in mind that for several of the events mentioned below, all you need is your Student Activity Card (SAC), and you can get free food and even win prizes!

 

Please remember to arrive to class early on the first few days of the semester. Waiting lists are long and instructors will be dropping students who are not present. If you are on a waiting list, be sure show up on the first day of class! Chances are, you'll get a seat.

 

As it is my last semester here at Cabrillo, it has been an honor to serve all of you and to ensure your voice is heard at the administrative level. If you have a question, comment, concern, etc. Please feel free to talk to me in the Student Senate Offices in SAC East or to simply reply to this newsletter.

 

I look forward to seeing you around campus!

 

Sincerely,

Charlotte Achen

ASCC President

Welcome Week

Students in Quad  

Aptos: Monday and Tuesday, February 25th and 26th, 10am to 2pm in the Quad

 

Watsonville:Thursday, February 28th, 10am to 2pm in the Watsonville Center 

 

Join us for food, fun, and entertainment in Aptos and Watsonville at the dates mentioned above. Everything is free with your current Student Activity Card!  

 

Meet your Student Senate representatives and the numerous clubs on campus.

 

To get your Student Activity Card or new sticker, come to the Student Activities Center East or to the Watsonville Center today!

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Event

   

MLK Jr.  

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 12pm to 2pm

 

Come join us in the Samper Recital Hall (VAPA 5000 Building) to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will feature a presentation of the essay award winner in the MLK Jr. Scholarship contest. Also at the event, enjoy live entertainment and receive a free lunch with your current Student Activity Card!

March in March

      

Come join the Student Senate and over 100 community colleges across California on March 4th in Sacramento to tell our State Legislature that we are tired of the cuts to education.

 

All those going must arrive at 5:30am on March 4th in the Gym Parking Lot (Parking Lot K) to get onto the bus. We will be returning to Aptos at around 6pm. Be sure to get permission from your instructors if you have class this day.

 

Let your voice be heard! Come to the front desk in SAC East today to sign up!

Positions Open in the ASCC Student Senate for Spring Semester

Student Senate in Conference Room         

Are you interested in Student Government and how a $692,000 budget of student fee money gets spent on campus? Come to a Student Senate Meeting today and watch your elected representatives in action. You never know, maybe you'll want to become a senator yourself.

  

Right now, there is the Scotts Valley Representative position and several Senator-at-Large positions open. If you are interested in applying, come to SAC East or the Watsonville Center to pick up an application.

 

The Student Senate holds its meetings every Thursday in SAC East RM 225 from 3pm to 6pm and once a month at the Watsonville Center at 3:30pm.

 

If you have any questions, my email is [email protected].

  

To find out more about your elected representatives, click here.

Social Justice Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals

    

statue of woman and justice The 7th Annual Social Justice Conference is now accepting presentation proposals for breakout sessions. Student presentations and panel discussions are encouraged. 

The Social Justice Conference is a great learning experience for students - it's a wonderful way to get involved with the community! 

Having the experience of giving a presentation to a group of community members can also be an experience you can share when looking for a job or when transferring.

 

The deadline for all proposals to be submitted by is March 7th, 2013. 

 

For more information, please click here or contact the conference coordinator Yaming Shen at [email protected].   

 

The first publication of the Social Justice Journal is available, which includes the works of 15 Cabrillo College students from last year's Social Justice Conference. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this journal, click here.

Run for Office for the 2013-2014 School Year

    

Farr with Student Senate ASCC Student Senate Elections will be held this semester for those who wish to represent our student body next year. So, get involved today!

 

If you are interested in running for a position for the 2013-2014 school year, come to SAC East or the Watsonville Center to pick up and turn in your application.

 

To participate in this year's elections, complete and submit your application by the deadline, which is March 29 at 4pm.

 

You can also come to the Student Senate offices in SAC East and speak to a Student Senator who will tell you about the Student Senate and details on elections.

 

To find out more about the upcoming elections, click here.  

News from Financial Aid 

    

Money

Cabrillo General Scholarship: Students who were enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in Fall 2012 and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA are encouraged to apply! Last year, more than $250,000 was awarded to students who applied for this scholarship. Don't let this great scholarship opportunity pass you by. Log into your eforms to apply.

 

Don't Forget to Fill out your FASFA: Be sure to file your 2013-14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2nd to receive priority funding.

 

BOG Fee Waiver for AB540 Students: NEW for Winter, Spring, and Summer 2012-13! AB540 students are now eligible to apply for Board of Governors (BOG) fee waivers. If you have been determined an AB540 student by Admissions and Records, be sure to apply. Visit the Financial Aid Office for more details.

 

To find out more information regarding Financial Aid, visit their website by clicking here.

Welcome our new Vice President of Instruction:
Kathie Welch!

    

Kathie Welch, VP of Instruction

Over the winter break, our college hired a new Vice President of Instruction. Kathie is a graduate of Watsonville High School and also a graduate of the Cabrillo College Nursing Program. She continued her education at the University of Oregon where she earned a B.S.N. and Master's Degree in Health Education. Kathie received her doctorate from U.C.L.A. in Higher Education Administration.

 

Kathie returned to Cabrillo in 2000 as Director of Allied Health and Director of Nursing after serving as Director of Nursing and ALH Programs at College of the Canyons in southern California. She most recently has served at Cabrillo as Co-Interim Vice President of Instruction.

Upcoming Events, Dates, & Deadlines

Feb 10       

Last day to register for full-term section using WebAdvisor (After the first class meeting, you may use your add code in WebAdvisor during the add period)

Feb 11

Spring Semester begins

Feb 18  

Holiday -- President's Day -- campus closed  

Feb 22

Last day to add or register for a full-term section (if you require staff assistance)

Feb 22   

Last day to return a parking permit for refund

Feb 22 

Last day to drop a full-term section and receive a reversal of charges or refund of enrollment fees and/or the student activity card fee (if you require staff assistance). No exceptions! 

Feb 23 

Last day to add or register for a full-term section (online)  

Feb 23 

Financial Aid Deadline to add classes to be included for payment. This includes special studies, short term, and weekend classes.  

Feb 23      

Last day to drop a full-term section and receive a reversal of charges or refund of enrollment fees and/or the student activity card fee (online). No exceptions! 
Feb 24
Last day to drop a section without receiving a "W" grade
Feb 25
Census Deadline; Financial Aid awards are not adjusted after this date. Also important for financial aid recipients who have dropped all classes on or before this date. Click here for more information.

Feb 25 

Drop grade required

Feb 25 & 26

Welcome Week at Aptos Campus, 10am - 2pm in the quad. See article above.

Feb 27 

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Event, 12pm - 2pm. See article above.  

Feb 28

Welcome Week at Watsonville Center, 10am - 2pm. See article above. 

Mar 2     

Financial Aid priority funding deadline.  Read Financial Aid article above.

Mar 4 

"March in March" in Sacramento. See article above.

Mar 7      

Deadline for Social Justice Conference: Call for presentation proposals. See article above. 

Mar 29 

Deadline to turn in an application to run for ASCC Student Senate, 2013 - 2014. See article above.

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