Skyline College Student Handbook 2012-2013

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Psychological Services & Personal Counseling

College Programs & Services

Student Services Center • Building 2, Room 2209 • (650) 738-4270

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Short-term, confidential counseling services are available to students who are experiencing personal concerns which may interfere with academic success. These services are provided through the payment of the student health fee. The staff is available to help students: • Relieve distressing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, grief, loss and relationship conflicts • Develop stress management techniques • Discover how to address and manage challenging issues and make positive decisions • Provide assessment, consultation and community referral services To make an appointment, please call or stop by the Health Center. www.SkylineCollege.edu/psychologicalservices

Puente Program

Multicultural Center • Building 4, Room 4240 • (650) 738-4146 The Puente Program is dedicated to increasing the numbers of students with generally low retention and transfer rates, historically supporting Chicano/Latino scholars to successfully transfer from community colleges to four-year colleges, thus gaining access to a wider world of academic, professional and economic success. Through writing, using Chicano and Latino Literature, mentoring and counseling components, students receive the assistance they need to acquire the skills that are vital for academic success. Please visit the website or email Lucia Lachmayr at lachmayrl@smccd.edu for more information. www.SkylineCollege.edu/puente

Scholarships

Financial Aid Office • Building 2, Room 2234 • (650) 738-4236 Skyline College offers scholarships for incoming, continuing and transferring students. The Financial Aid Office also promotes external scholarships given by outside organizations. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office or visit the website. www.SkylineCollege.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php or skyfaoffice@smccd.edu


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