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A publication for new and returning students of Pierce College at Puyallup From
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A Dear students, Welcome. We are pleased that you have chosen to continue your education at the Puyallup campus of Pierce College. This year promises to be one of the best ever as the Puyallup campus continues to grow. Pierce—Puyallup is now Washington’s newest community college. Until this year, we have been considered a satellite rather than a full fledged campus. After several years of work by college staff, trustees, students, and community members along with tremendous support and effort by our area legislators, the governor’s office, and the State Board for Community Colleges, we are proud to be recognized as the 34th community college in the state of Washington. The direct benefits to you—the student—will be that you will have new full-time faculty available to work with you, you will have additional student services available, as well as increased access to computer labs and expanded hours of operation in the library. We hope all of these things will help us provide an even stronger educational opportunity for you.
s the 1999-2000 school year begins, the students attending Pierce College at Puyallup have a great deal to look forward to. As a result of full-campus status being granted, the administration has hired eight new full-time faculty. This enables the college to offer students more classes in the areas of Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, CIS, Math, English and American Sign Language. Students also can expect longer library hours and more services such as the new Math Center tutoring program. In addition, the administration has secured pre-design money, which will enable them to begin the process of planning the third building on the campus. Although the project is approximately six years away from completion, it brings the campus one step closer to
offering its students even more classes and services. When it is complete, the third building will house a student center, which will provide more space for food service and student activities. Aside from a student center, the
emphasis of the new building will be on technology. So, as we prepare to enter a new century, the students of Pierce College at Puyallup can be confident that their school is continuing to work hard on their behalf to ensure a quality education for all. The students have a lot they can look forward to, and much they can be proud of.
We want you all to have a wonderful educational experience here. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Good luck to all of you. Sincerely,
Steven R. Wall President
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A.L.C. Advisor Phyllis Whitaker is available to help students.
Alternative Learning Center helps many For many students, the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) can be a vital resource. The ALC provides many services such as distance learning, courses to prepare students to take the GED, telecourses, and math and reading labs. The ALC Coordinator Barbara Cheek wants to dispel the myth that this center is just for struggling students. “The lab helps students needing remediation, but it’s also there for everyone. One of the major reasons it’s such a valuable resource to all students is because it offers them flexibility due to its being an alternative mode of instruction,” Cheek said. “It allows students to have busy schedules, and still fit in the classes they need.” Because of an increased budget, the ALC administration is hopeful that it will soon be able to offer more instructors and better services. This fall, they will be offering more second language literacy classes. To that end, the ALC has hired part-time
instructor Carolyn Sugimoto. Free tutoring also is offered through the ALC. Any student interested in being tutored should contact Tutoring Coordinator Pamela Coubra. They will be asked to fill out a card designating which subject they need to be tutored in as well as the hours that would best suit their schedule for being tutored. Coubra will then match them up with a tutor. Any students interested in becoming tutors would also need to contact Coubra. Prospective tutors should provide a recommendation from an instructor and have received at least a “B” grade in the subject they wish to tutor in. Tutors will receive $6 an hour. For the fall quarter, tutors are desperately needed for math, English and Spanish courses. The ALC is in Room A-106, and its hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. For more information, call 840-8463.
Library offers more this year to Pierce students The library now will offer students longer library hours as a result of full-campus status being granted. Library administrators are hoping to be able to provide more evening hours as well as hours on Saturdays. In addition, they have been able to hire a new fulltime reference instruction librarian. Her name is Kathy Swart. Also, an increase in the materials budget will help them provide more books and better online services.
Services already provided by the library include inter-library lending, telecourses, access to computers, Netscape and tax forms as well as research workshops. During winter quarter, the library will offer English 114. This is a two credit class designed to increase students’ skills in library research. Reference Librarian Christie Flynn wants students to know that there is help available whether or not students take the course. “There are librarians here, who are always ready to help students with their research projects. They just have to ask us,” said Flynn. Flynn encourages all students to stop by and see for themselves what their library has to offer. “Our data bases for full text articles have been upgraded, course integrated classes will be offered, and if that isn’t enough, the beautiful artwork alone, which was done by Nancy Mee, is worth coming in to take a look at,” Flynn said. The library is on the top floor of the Library/Sciences building, and its hours for the fall quarter are from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Photo by susan Cherry Friday. Saturday hours are still pending. Library staff members assist students with a variety of For more information, call 840-8300. research projects.
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The Writing Center is available to help students with problems in their papers. Advisors can assist with spelling and punctuation questions to sentence structure concerns. Math assistance also is available through the new Math Center.
ABCs and 1,2,3s Writing and Math Centers offer help
Writing for college classes can sometimes be an overwhelming task for many students. The Puyallup campus offers valuable resources to students who need help in this area. It’s called the Writing Center. The center provides several competent student advisors as well as a comfortable, positive atmosphere to work in. These advisors can help with problems ranging from spelling and punctuation to sentence structure and research papers. They also can help with job applications and resumes. Writing Center Coordinator Nancy Bolle suggests that having someone else give feedback can make all the difference. “It’s a place to go to not be alone with an assignment. It gives students another pair of eyes to spot errors and to help with ideas,” said Bolle. Computers also are available for students’ use, but if they choose to use one, they should be able to operate it without assistance because advisors are needed to help other students. Anyone using a computer should supply their own disk if they want to save information. Any students interested in becoming advisors for the Writing Center should have successfully completed English 101 and either a “W” course, English 102 or 103. They also need to provide a recommendation from their English course instructor. Bolle strongly recommends that students applying for a position have good people skills. “Interpersonal skills and high ethics are extremely important in this job. A student can be trained to be an advisor, but he or she has to be good with people in order to be a truly successful advisor,” she said. Students needing assistance with assignments can make appointments. By making an appointment, the student will ensure a time allotment of one half hour with an advisor. However, depending on how busy the center is, walk-in appointments are available. Beginning this fall, students also can go to the Writing Center if they need help with math because it is sharing space with the new Math Center. The Math Center will be staffed by full and part-time math faculty. The math advisors can help any student no matter which level of math they are taking. The center will be operating on a walk-in schedule only. Its hours will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, and it might possibly be open two evenings a week. The evening schedule has yet to be determined. The Writing Center is in Room A150, and its hours for the fall quarter are from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information regarding appointments or applying for advisor positions, students can call 840-8491.
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College to celebrate new status Pierce College at Puyallup will be throwing a party. It’s to celebrate the fact that it is now a full fledged community college and not merely a satellite campus of Pierce College at Ft. Steilacoom. Achieving full-campus status has been a long process. Many people have worked for many years in order to see the Puyallup campus fully and separately funded by the state. Now that this has been accomplished, the Puyallup campus will be
celebrating with free food and entertainment. It will be an event open to all. Student Programs will be sponsoring a barbecue featuring the popular local band Hit Explosing. Many state representatives will be attending such as Representatives Joyce McDonald and Jim Kastama from the 25th district as well as Senator Calvin Goings. The speakers will include Pierce College
President Steve Wall and ASPCP President Jason Schlegel. The celebration’s theme will be “Opening the Doors to a New Era.” The program will begin at 11:40 a.m. and the band will begin at noon on Sept. 30, and it will be in the courtyard area between the Administration and Library/Sciences buildings.
Money, Money, Money, Money . . .
MONEY!
Applying for financial aid can be confusing, so here is some information that might help. It is important for students to apply as early as possible. January is the prime time to apply, but never think it is too late. Students can continue to apply even through the end of spring quarter of the academic year. To apply for financial aid, fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and a Pierce College Financial Aid Data Sheet. These two forms, along with any other documentation the federal government has requested, are what will be used to determine your eligibility. The forms are available in the advising center on the self-help tree, or the forms can be mailed to students upon request. The Financial Aid Advisor is Pam
Bott, and her office is in the advising center. The financial aid office hours are walk-in only, and are: Monday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Monday - Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Access to a student’s application status is available through the touch tone line at 588-8599 or World Wide Web page at www.pierce.ctc.edu. under the Photo by susan Cherry student information kiosk. The Part-time employee Fred Haas assists a student with advising information. initial federal process usually Financial aid information also is available in the advising center. takes four to six weeks and if there are any other required documents, taxes forms, etc., it can take student is eligible or denied financial aid. ever, they are processed through the an additional four to six weeks. Stafford Student loans are different college and the same financial aid information is used to determine eliThe financial aid office will always than grant financial aid because they gibility. The form to obtain a send a letter of notification, whether a must be repaid by the student; howStafford loan can be submitted in conjunction with the financial aid application and approval will add another four to six weeks to the process. Students must have six credits, not be in default of a student loan Grade point average (GPA) is computed to the nearest hundredth. Grades are reported in numerand maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligiic fractions to the nearest tenth. The numeric grades shown in the first column below will appear bile for a Stafford loan. on your transcript. The letter equivalent and explanation of the grade appears next to it. The Financial Aid process can be confusing. Numeric Grade Letter Grade Equivalent “By the time students really understand how the Financial Aid process 3.5 A Superior achievement works, because it is complicated and there are a lot of regulations, they are 2.5 B Above average achievement graduating,” said Bott. “So, if students have questions, please come in to see 1.5 C Average achievement me. That is why I am here.”
Pierce College’s Grading System
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Grade Symbols:
W Withdrawal: Student-initiated by filing official withdrawal procedures. Given when a student is doing 0.7 or better work at the time of withdrawal. I Incomplete: Issued when a student have been delayed in completing the required work. The student and the instructor must sign an Incomplete agreement before that last instructional day of the quarter. Z In-progress: Indicates the student is currently in progress toward the attainment of course objectives. Used only for continuous enrollment classes. P Pass: Indicates a passing grade in course take for Pass/Fail credit. R Repeated: The R shows beside the lower grade received and only the high of the two grades is computed in the GPA. NC No Credit: Faculty-initiated withdrawal (for example, if a student appear on class roster but never attends class). This grade may not be changed.
Security helps with many problems The Security Office is one of the most important rooms on campus, except of course, for the class rooms. The security officers watch out for students’ personal safety and the safety of their property. They also provide other services such as car registration, first aid, lost and found and a sort of mini triple A. So if a student has lost something, cut something, left their car lights on, or locked their keys in their car this is the place to go. The Security Office is in room A136B
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Lisa Sims Position: Vice President of Government Concerns Position Responsibilities: I am responsible for the election committee which organizes the Fall and Spring elections. I serve on the Services and Activities committee and as a voting member of Student Council. Lastly, I lobby activities to the capitol. Academic Goals: Transfer to PLU and become an Emergency Room doctor. Why Pierce College? I am at Pierce to get my basic classes finished and then move to a larger university.
Jason Schlegel Position: ASPCP President Position Responsibilities: Chair ASPCP council meetings, gather input from students, attend meetings to provide student perspective and input, make sure students serve on committees. Academic Goals: Attend The Evergreen State College earning a degree in Psychology, Philosophy and then teach. Why Pierce College? I found that the people here are warm & receptive also, I like a small community environment so that I get to know lots of people. Not only that, but the price is right and I get the chance to be president. Dear Students: New and returning, male and female, introverted and extroverted, I would like to welcome you to Pierce College-Puyallup. Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Much has gone on this summer. This year’s 12 member Students Programs team is bursting with excitement in anticipation to bring to you a plethora of well balanced programming; everything from basket ball tournaments, and blood drives, to AIDS programming, and diversity awareness. For those who have been here of a while, you may see some new faces. Just recently joining the Pierce College administration staff is the new vice-president of Learning & Student Services Mary Chikwinya. I have to say that I find her to be very open and receptive to all students; she is very nice and I am confident she will do wonderful things for Pierce College-Puyallup. You may also notice more full-time faculty, just one of the perks of achieving full-campus status. As for new students, I hope that your introduction into Pierce College-Puyallup was as smooth and enjoyable as mine. I too hope that you find the staff and faculty here as helpful and personal as I have. It is going to be a great year. As ASPCP President, I, along with the rest of Students Programs will equally represent all students to the faculty, community, and administration to the best of our ability. For new as well as returning students, if you have time, please stop by and visit Students Programs in room A130; its your room as much as the people who work there. If you see me around say, “Hi”. If you have questions just ask me. Life is good, best of luck in your endeavors. I will see you around. Respectfully,
JASON SCHLEGEL 1999-2000 ASPCP President
Michelle Wilson Position: Secretary/Treasurer Position Responsibilities: I am responsible for recording and distributing the minutes of all ASPCP Council meetings. Academic Goals: I plan on attending Pierce College for two years and then transfer to Arizona State University to major in Psychology.
Claire Yurovchak Position: V.P. of Activities Position responsibilities: Chair the Activities around campus, over see campus events and serve as a voting member of Student Council. Academic Goals: Transfer to the University of Washington Why Pierce College? To finish some prerequisites before I decide on a certain major and to stay involved in leadership. Brooke Oliver Position: Orientation/Special Projects Coordinator Position Responsibilities: I am in charge of organizing New Student Orientation and Welcome Days at the beginning of every quarter. Academic Goals: I plan to get my AAS degree and transfer to Western to study elementary education, and Spanish.
Brandon Madsen Position: Artists and Speakers Series Coordinator Position Responsibilities: Organization, planning and execution of the Artists and Speakers series. Academic Goals: I plan to complete my AAS At Pierce, then transfer to Western, PLU, or another school within the state. I have not decided on a major yet, but I am interested in studying psychology and business. Why Pierce College? I selected Pierce in the fall ‘98 as a Running Start student because of its close proximity to my home.
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5 Sarina Nash Position: Publicity/Promotions Coordinator Position Responsibilities: As this year’s publicity coordinator I am responsible for promoting and letting students know what events and activities the college is having. I will also be producing a bi-weekly newsletter where students can find similar information. Academic Goals: My intended major is political science and I hope to some day hold a political position. I plan to attend a university in California. Why Pierce College? I wasn’t quite ready to leave home. I chose a community college to get my feet wet in the whole college scene and I thought Pierce College would do just that.
Linsey Collier Position: Health and Wellness Coordinator Position Responsibilities: Supply students with information on issues dealing with physical, emotional and mental well being. Provide pamphlets on drinking, drug abuse, eating disorders, safe sex, abstinence and abuse. I also put on workshops such as C.P.R. certification and aerobics. Students will have the opportunity to donate blood, clothing and food to those in need. Academic Goals: Transfer to a 4-year university. Why Pierce College? To receive an AAS degree.
Alison Yurovchak Position: Entertainment Coordinator Position Responsibilities: I bring in various types of entertainment such as bands, comedians, and others to Pierce. Academic Goals: My intention is to transfer to a 4-year university after receiving my AAS from Pierce. I plan to major in Political Science. Why Pierce College? I chose to come to Pierce College because of the opportunity to be involved in Student Programs.
Jeff Guthrie Position: Clubs and Recreation Coordinator Position Responsibilities: Start clubs and organize activities such as ski trips, basketball tournaments, and hiking trips. Academic Goals: I plan on transferring to Western and then decide on a major. Why Pierce College? I am attending Pierce to earn my AAS.
Polly Peshtaz Position: Student Development Coordinator Position Responsibilities: To put on weekly workshops for students to help them in their future plans. Also, to promote diversity and multiculturalism on the campus as well as throughout the community. Academic Goals: I plan to transfer to the UW of Tacoma to finish my business degree, then transfer to Seattle University for my law degree. Why Pierce College? I want to get my requirements completed to transfer easily and I really like the atmosphere of the college.
Tasha Tupper Position: Outreach Coordinator Position Responsibilities: I visit high schools to reach out to future students. I outreach to adult students with families. I also work with community members and create an awareness of Pierce College. Academic Goals: I want to get my AAS and Transfer to PLU. Why Pierce College? The college is five minutes from my house plus, it’s small, so the ratio of students to teachers is excellent! Pierce also has a family atmosphere and is a lot less expensive than most universities.
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Welcome days can help students find their way Welcome Days are the first two days of every quarter to welcome new and returning students. During these days there are several services that are provided around campus. First, there are refreshments offered throughout the day. Next, the Security Office in A136B is open for students to bring your vehicle registration and insurance so they can receive their parking stickers. Also, tables around the atrium/lobby offer the
opportunity to start a club or run for a student representative position for student government. Students also will have the opportunity to join the Tutoring Center or Writing Center. The student Kiosk is available to print your class schedule, along with a voter registration table. Lastly, students are required to have a photo identification card to checkout library books and use the computer lab. During Welcome Days, ID cards will
be available in the atrium. After Welcome Days, students can get their ID cards in the Student Programs office in A130. The lines for the card will be long on the first two days so please schedule accordingly. The Student Programs office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday -Thursday and twice a week in the evening from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. during fall quarter. If students have any questions, stop by A130, or ask a person wearing an “Ask Me” button.
daffo deli adds new menu items The Daffo Deli is the Pierce College watering hole. It’s a place to satiate the appetite and quench the thirst brought on by the grueling pace of constant studying the average Pierce student. This year there will be some changes to the menu. Prices will be changing. The sprouts will no longer be available for sandwiches, but new menu items will be added so look for a very different set of offerings.
The story of the cafeteria isn’t just in the food. It’s also in the people. The Daffo Deli offers a place to sit down, talk with friends, study, play a game of cards or read a book. Without the quiet of the library or the utility of the computer lab, one might think that the deli is the last place to study but with the wealth of information available from fellow students, it seems to be most students’ first choice for on campus studying.
Magazine published works from aspiring student writers and artists The Student Literary and Arts Magazine, or SLAM made its debut last year. It is an outlet for writers and artists yearning to have their work published. Featured recently in the Young Adults Page of The News Tribune, SLAM is the innovative idea of Michael Darcher, an
instructor at Fort Steilacoom. However, that doesn’t make it a Fort Steilacoom project. Many students from the Puyallup Campus submitted works to the magazine and many were accepted. If students have a hidden or not so hidden artistic talent, watch for the next deadline and submit an entry.
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The Daffo Deli is the place to get a bite to eat and have some fun.
Pierce Transit restores bus stop inside campus Pierce Transit bus service from Pierce College once again will include a stop inside college grounds beginning September 20, 1999. Both routes 413 - Wildwood into the college and now 412 - South Hill/Sumner out of the college will stop at the Pierce Transit bus shelter in front of the Administration building. For the last six months, passengers riding out of the college on route 412
had to board the bus outside the main entrance on 39th Avenue. Both routes will continue to serve South Hill Mall Transit Center, where passengers traveling from the college to Sumner may catch a connecting route. For more information, riders may call Pierce Transit Customer Services at (253) 581-8000 or check out the agency’s website at www.piercetransit.org.
Calendar for Fall 1999 September 21-23 Add classes without instructor signature 24 Late registration—add classes with instructor signature begins 27 Fifth day/100 percent refund ends
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Pierce College bookstore offers students a lot more than just books!
Books and a whole lot more in the bookstore The bookstore is quite simply where you go to buy your books. Most students will begin the quarter by purchasing the textbook for their class. The Pierce College bookstore is also the place to go if you run out of paper, pens, pencils or need a scantron or examination blue book. Items as disparate as Pierce College sweaters and Hallmark greeting cards are sold alongside textbooks, reference books and books that are just there for personal enjoyment. If you can’t find the candy you’re
looking for in the vending machines then check in the bookstore. If you’re after Watermelon Jolly Ranchers (and we all know no Jolly Rancher can compare,) then pick through the counter top candy bin featuring candy costing pocket change. Need a quick pick-meup? Can’t afford a cup of coffee, or can’t take it to your next class, buy a Turbo Truffle. Binders, tablets, dividers, highlighters, clothing, candy, computer software, staplers, calendars, back packs, and study guides. There’s really no need to shop any place else.
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Tenth day and last day to withdraw with instructor signature. Class will not be on the transcript. Switching from credit to audit with instructor signature ends 50 percent refund ends All College Day In-Service Day
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Continuous entry registration ends Advising/meeting free week Veteran’s Day Grade marking sheets to Divisions Begin Winter 2000 registration 15-19 Advising/meeting free week 25-26 Thanksgiving
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Last day of instruction Finals Last day to apply for June graduation to guarantee a completed evaluation prior to spring registration Grades due at noon
September 1999
7 he newly-built sports court is Tfull-length open to all students. It has a basketball court and one pickleball court. It is located between the Administration building and Library/Science building. Sports equipment is available in room A130 free of charge. It’s a great way to spend time in between classes. Student Programs will be sponsoring a “3 0n 3” tourneyment in October. Be sure to stop by, check out some equipment and get the game on!
SPortSCourt Advisors are much more than ‘schedule jockeys’ Welcome to the beginning of a new set of opportunities, possibilities and learnings. Welcome to college! You might feel excited, curious, uncertain, nauseous or even terrified. Whatever you feel, you’re not alone in any of this thing called COLLEGE. You, my friend, have support. Some years ago a gentleman named Robert Fulghum wrote a touching and timely piece called Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Most people are familiar with his work. And while no one would ever mistake it for the works of Shakespeare or Hemingway, it does have its gifts and truth. Like so many other things in life, often the important things are small, humble in origin and perhaps even a little unremarkable; that is until you gain more experience and realize therein resides great wisdom and importance. The same is true of the information and subsequent support that your advisor offers. At first glance,
many are tempted to see “advising” as synonymous with scheduling (i.e. choosing classes each quarter) and the activities of registration, (i.e. processing your schedule with the registration staff ). As stated in the Student Handbook: “Your advisor will help you select classes to meet degree requirements and will serve as a good resource for information about Pierce College and much more. Your advisor is there to help you. However, you are ultimately responsible for knowing specific Pierce College degree requirements and the requirements for entering four-year schools (if that is your goal). (97-98 Handbook, pg. 11) It is true that we do assist many in creating schedules, and it is true that we have a great deal of information about college and specific resources here at Pierce. And, while we are glad to assist you in creating quarterly schedules, we are much more than “schedule jockeys.” What also is true is that your advisor is a pro at doing the very thing you are attempting: suc-
Computer labs are available on campus Homework can seem overwhelming without the use of a computer and the Puyallup campus has just the solution; Computer Labs. At the Puyallup campus students are offered a comfortable and friendly environment with a wide variety of services and support for their computer needs. The labs are open to all students and qualified personnel are available to answer questions. The primary Computer Lab is in room A158 and the hours are: mon. — thurs. 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. saturday 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. At least one additional lab is available each quarter. Some of the computer equipment and services available consist of IBM—compatible microcomputers, laser printers, color laser printers, color ink jet printers, and scanning services. Internet and free e-mail is also unlimited to all students.
cessfully completing a college degree and growing in the process. In that process your advisor had gathered a fair amount of wisdom on topics like: n Balancing challenging life roles and successfully finishing school n Discerning and accomplishing complex career and life goals n Successfully resolving conflicts within and outside the “self ” n Finding ways to turn an school situation into a self-enhancing experience n Negotiating and resolving contradicting and stressful challenges. Students should take advantage of the wisdom, support and experience that sits before you in the person of your advisor. Remember that he or she is a professional who has traveled an interesting and challenging road, much like the one you might be on right now. Who knows, maybe some of the “things you really need to know” are right here at Pierce College in the fit of other people named “advisors.”
—contributed by Bret Burkholder
Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of any campus building.
College service can help students with disabilities Pierce College at Puyallup offers a variety of support to students who have disabilities. Some of the services they provide are sign language interpreters, alternative testing, note takers, academic and personal support. There also is adaptive equipment such as computers with large print capabilities, voice synthesizer, voice activation, and Braille capabilities, screen magnifier, phonic ears assistive listening devices, ergonomic equipment, talking calculators and tape recorders. If someone is a student with a disability, these are the student’s responsibilities for receiving help. 1.) Identify yourself as a student with a disability by Meeting with D.S.S. Advisor. Providing documentation of your disability. 2.) Determine, with your advisor, appropriate-reasonable accommo dations. 3.) Request services as early as possible. The D.S.S. advisor of Pierce College at Puyallup is Karen Owens-Ewing. If you qualify for these services, schedule an appointment with Owens-Ewing, or visit her office during walk in hours. The office is in the Advising Center, and the Advising Center hours are: Monday —Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. D.S.S. walk-in hours are Monday between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recently, the Special Needs department, in connection with the administration, changed their name to Disability Support Services. “People with disabilities aren’t asking for special privileges; they are asking for equal access,” said Owens-Ewing. “The main goal of the program is still the same; to provide equal access to all school programs and services. We are just leveling the playing field.” The D.S.S. office needs students who are interested in a paid position as an assistant to students with disabilities. Anyone interested in applying should call 840-8443 for more information.
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Puyallup’s Full-time Faculty Pierce College at Puyallup Staff Instructor Marian Anders Nancy Bolle Warren Brown Dr. Catherine Burns Tom Bush Wynette Dale Deb Falcioni Tony Granata Stewart Jaffe Mike Coffey Steve Kober Ken Kwok Mike Lamka
Ed Leitner Sandy Lewis Victoria Mayorga Dr. Qui-Chee Mir Bob Mohrbacker Sharon Allen Jeff Pisetzner Karen Myers Ann Salak Chris Vanneson
Area English/Humanities English Speech/Theater Electronic Engineering Tech Earth and Environmental Sciences Early Childhood Education Mathematics Mathematics Electronic Engineering Tech Mathematics Computer Information Systems Accounting Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Art and Anthropology Psychology and Sociology Biology, Microbiology and Natural Science Foreign Language and Humanities Chemistry English Office Technology Reading (ALC) Office Technology English History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science and Geography
Phone 840-8493 840-8491 840-8393 840-8361 840-8484 840-8444 840-8475 840-8488 840-8448 840-8379 840-8438 840-8427
840-8489 840-8497 840-8377 840-8346 840-8338 840-8396 840-8478 840-8490 840-8477 840-8378
Administrative Staff Steve Wall, President Mary Chikwinya, Vice President of Learning and Student Services Ruth Ann Hatchett, Executive Assistant Arlis Davick, Budget Manager Rene Mushatt, Office Assistant Debra Lancaster, Executive Assistant to President, Board and Trustees
840-8421 840-8419 840-8417 840-8420 840-8418 840-8485
Student Services Staff Kim Adams-Beggs, Director of Student Services Mari Kruger, Student Programs Advisor Gerry Taylor, Program Assistant Marie Langevin, Admissions/Registration Supervisor Donna Dawson, Admissions/Registration Program Coordinator Ruth Schindler, Admissions/Registration Program Assistant Bonnie Tiffault, Admissions/Registration Office Assistant
840-8403 840-8472 840-8416 840-8401 840-8400 840-8400 840-8400
Advising/Testing Center Bret Burkholder, Coordinator Karen Owens-Ewing, Special Needs Coordinator Linda Ketcheson, Educational Planner Els Deming-Amundson, Program Assistant Diane Bryant, Testing Coordinator Pam Bott, Financial Aid Advisor
840-8432 840-8443 840-8433 840-8431 840-8343 840-8398
840-8479
Alternative Learning Center Barbara Cheek, Coordinator Georgia Mejia, Office Assistant Kevin Partridge, Instructional Technician Phyllis Whitaker, Instructional Technician
840-8460 840-8463 840-8462 840-8461
Computer Information Systems John Moreland, Computer Maintenance Tech. Laura Bagley, Instructional Technician
840-8410 840-8437
Library Staff Deb Gilchrist, Director of Library/Media Services Patti Semsen, Technical Services FT Library Faculty Laurie White, Library Tech Kathy Swart, Instructional Librarian Susan Pinkis, Library Tech Christie Flynn, Instructional Librarian
840-8300 840-8306 840-8371 840-8300 840-8310 840-8304
Security Maureen Hodges, Safety officer Bobbi Coleman, Safety officer
840-8481 840-8481
Maintenance Drew Smith
840-8481
Division Office Mike Lamka, Division Chairman Shawna Fore, Administrative Assistant
840-8489 840-8333
The Puyallup Post is seeking writers, photographers, artists and ad salespeople for this year’s staff.
The Puyallup Premiere Editor: susan Cherry Production Manager: Cherie Crowley Reporters: Pam Luke, Brooke oliver, doug Weisgerber, Claire Yurovchak
Applications are available in room A120 or A160B. Due October 8.
Call 840-8496 for more information.