Student resources
Co-op credits: • transfer to many California State Universities; • may be used as electives for the associate degrees; • may be required or used as electives for certain certificate programs.
Co-op work experience: • develops employability skills through achieving established learning objectives/goals; • expands professional networks that can assist in a future job search; • provides an opportunity for achieving new learning on the job by defining objectives/goals; • enhances self-management and employability skills; • encourages new approaches to improving performance, expanding responsibilities, and achieving economic and professional recognition. For enrollment information, contact Career and Employment Services or visit the website at www.dvc.edu/coop.
Volunteer Certificate Program ext. 2579 DVC’s Volunteer Certificate program encourages and recognizes students who are interested in volunteering off campus. Students participate in off-campus service opportunities that address community-identified needs or opportunities that facilitate academic, personal and/or civic growth. As a volunteer, students will: • promote civic responsibility and personal pride; • gain experience in academic or future career field while making a difference in the lives of others; • use surrounding communities as part of the classroom for learning; • enhance university and scholarship applications; • develop meaningful relationships within the community; • expand professional networks; • increase cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. For more information, visit www.dvc.edu/volunteer.
main purpose of the WorkAbility III Program is to provide individualized and specialized job placement for students with disabilities.
Contra Costa County Office of Education - Transition Program ext. 1977 This program offers support to disabled students who are enrolled in special education and are 18 to 22 years old. Support can include assistance in DVC classes, access to work and community resources and instruction in life skills. Services are delivered on an individual basis or in group instruction. Referrals are handled through the special education I.E.P. process with the local school district.
Child care ext. 2316 Daytime child care programs, for children ages 5 months to 5 years, make attending classes more convenient for many students. For information about times, fees, and parent responsibilities, contact the Developmental Children’s Center Office.
College Success Workshops These workshops are provided free of charge to DVC students. They are taught by DVC faculty members and cover a wide range of topics, including: time management, note-taking and study skills, dealing with math anxiety, in-class writing, reading strategies, learning styles, writing your college application letter, and library research. These workshops are scheduled Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m. and they take place in the Student Union Conference Room. No pre-registration is required. All are welcome. College Success Workshops are also offered at the San Ramon Valley Center. See SRVC student services for details.
Computer Center ext. 2541 The Computer Center has more than 100 computers available for use by currently enrolled DVC students doing coursework. The center is located on the ground floor of the Library Building. Student lab assistants are available to help.
Counseling Center ext. 2276/2278 or ext. 5110 San Ramon Valley Center
WorkAbility III Program ext. 2080 WorkAbility III is a partnership program between the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Diablo Valley College to provide job placement services for students with disabilities who are “job ready” and who want to go to work. The
Counselors work with students to help them set goals and design plans for achieving those goals. The advisement/ orientation courses, Counseling 095 is an important element to begin this process. Counselors provide career, educa-
Diablo Valley College
Catalog 2010-2011
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