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vocational planning. In addition, there are opportunities for students to take mini-guidance courses in Career and Life Planning, Academic and Life Success, Career Exploration, College/University Transition, and Academic Success and College Survival. First-time students who are taking more than two classes or who plan to earn the Associate Degree, obtain a certificate, or transfer to a fouryear college must include Educational Planning COUN 140 C in their schedule. This nine-hour course is taught by a counselor and the class is usually comprised of students with similar majors and/or interests. It is designed to assist the first-time college student with adjustments to college and meeting the educational demands of the college. A large component of the curriculum deals with planning the student’s program for the following semesters, depending upon whether the ultimate goal is to complete an Associate degree, a vocational certificate, or whether it is to transfer to a four-year college.
DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAM AND SERVICES (DSPS)
Disabled Students Program and Services (DSP&S) provides support services to students with verified disabilities. Disabilities include: mobility, visual, hearing, learning, acquired brain injuries, speech, psychological, and development delayed learners. The program objective is to assist students with disabilities in meeting their educational and vocational goals. Qualifying students may receive the following services and accommodations: registration assistance, specialized counseling and program planning, note taking assistance, alternative testing, adaptive computerized equipment, specialized equipment, and learning disability assessment. Other services and accommodations are provided as needed. Contact Information: Phone (714) 484-7104 TDD (714) 761-0961 FAX (714) 826-4042 NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU FRI
The CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) program provides additional services and grants to eligible EOPS single parents who are on public assistance. Through CARE, eligible EOPS students receive supplemental educational support services, such as counseling and advisement; group support; peer networking; help from peer advisors; information and referrals to campus and community-based services or agencies; networking activities specifically designed for low-income single parents; and workshops, including self-esteem, parenting, study skills, and time management. Grants and allowances for child care, bus passes, textbooks and school supplies; transportation costs and other educational support; personal computer access; on-campus meal tickets are provided to enhance the retention, persistence, graduation and transfer rates of these highly motivated students. If you are a single parent and interested in receiving benefits available to you, contact EOPS and CARE Coordinator at (714) 484-7368. The office is located in the Cypress College Complex on the second floor in Room 201. The EOPS and CARE staff are composed of dedicated professionals and student workers who are committed to seeing you succeed in college. Services are free of charge to all EOPS eligible Cypress College students. To find out more about us visit our website at: http://CypressCollege.edu/ services/eops/ or come to our office located in the Cypress College Complex, 2nd floor or contact us at (714) 484-7368. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU FRI
8:00 am– 5:00 pm 8:00 am–12:00 pm
CalWORKS
8:00 am– 6:00 pm 8:00 am–12:00 pm
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS)
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state and college funded program designed to assist students with economic, linguistic, and educational challenges (as defined by Title V) enroll and succeed in higher education. Comprehensive support services are provided to promote access to colleges, increase retention, and/or transfer to four-year universities and colleges. These services include: Outreach, Recruitment and Specialized Orientation Enhanced Tutoring Computer Lab with Internet Access Specialized Counseling and Advisement Priority Registration Textbook Service Educational Supplies and Materials University Application Fee Waivers
The CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) program provides services to Cypress College students who are receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF). Through the CalWORKS program, students may be eligible for paid work study opportunities; child care; academic guidance and counseling; ancillary funds for books and supplies; work activity progress report form completion; communication assistance with the Department of Social Services; workshops to enhance living skills; and networking activities. Staff is not employed by the Social Services Agency (SSA). They are employed by the North Orange County Community College District as advocates of self-sufficiency through education for our students. If you are attending Cypress College and receiving TANF, please contact the CalWORKS office at (714) 484-7237. The office is located in the Cypress College Complex on the second floor in Room 201.
Student Support
COUNSELING 140 C
COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES