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ADVANCE South Puget Sound Community College | Summer 2017

INSPIRED From Here to Career

The skills you need for the life you want Summer Classes Begin July 3, 2017

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Our 10 favorite firsts of the 2016-2017 year

On the Cover: Chefs rooted in the community: from local culinary education to local ingredients

1. Clippers Men's Basketball clinched first ever NWAC West Regional Championship.

2. College awarded $500,000 to advance the Lacey "pathways" education model school-wide.

3. Economic impact study revealed college adds $316.1 million to Thurston County.

4. Clipper Athletics launched the inaugural season of Women's Volleyball.

5. College ranked #41 best community college in the nation for academics and diversity.

6. Salmon returned to Percival Creek after restorations to walking paths and footbridge.

7. Savannah McGill, Women's Basketball, sets multiple all-time rebound records in NWAC. 8. College welcomed 10 new world-class faculty educators.

9. Added various international transfer agreements, now totaling 11 in four countries.

10. Set record enrollments for Running Start, totaling nearly 20% of student body.

We wish you a happy and safe summer in the beautiful PNW!

Published by the Public Relations Office.

Cindy Lawrence, Rachel Martinez, Kelly Green, Nausheen Kasmani, and Kati Sagawa (pictured left to right).

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Marilyn Hartley and Brad Thompson at Our Table

Brad Thompson and Marilyn Hartley have a lot in common, like that they both chose to build their culinary education at SPSCC after researching many other options. Their local education was the perfect step to creating a locally sourced restaurant in downtown Olympia that has the community buzzing—Our Table.

About Brad After ten years of working in restaurants across the state, Brad was ready to supplement his front-of-house experience with skills in the kitchen. He came across the Culinary Arts program at SPSCC and found tremendous value in the program’s accreditation through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the program’s popularity. “I was living in Spokane, which meant I commuted every week to Olympia and returned home for the weekends,” said Brad.

“SPSCC’s Chef Dan is my sensei. He’s a family guy and really connected with me and made sure I had access to every opportunity possible in the community,” shared Brad. During and after the program, Brad worked for local establishments from receiving to banquets, and then eventually joined up with a partner to open a catering business—which became Our Table in 2015. “Now we’ve got students working in the restaurant and we’re always going to be that way,” said Brad.

“We’re going to try to bring as many students in as we can.”

Since finishing the program, Brad has kept a strong connection with SPSCC “I’ve filled in as an instructor in the classroom and I’m now part of the Advisory Board for the program,” he said. “It’s so rewarding for me to be able to go back and be somewhat of a peer to the instructors that I worked with.”

About Marilyn Marilyn started out in the Baking & Pastry Arts program in 2009 and, after finishing a year later, decided to also take the Culinary Arts program in 2010. “I loved baking and pastry arts so much that I wanted to do two more years of culinary!” she said. This double skillset has made her a highly valuable and well-rounded chef.

“Coming to SPSCC was a good decision for me because it was close to home,” shared Marilyn. “I was able to save some money by living at home after high school. My burning motivation was to get out in the workforce and I definitely got that.”

INSPIRED? Request program info and read more stories at spscc.edu/inspired Advance

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Become a Student in

1. APPLY/REAPPLY

5 SIMPLE STEPS

Multiple Locations to Serve You spscc.edu/visit

2. GET CONNECTED

spscc.edu/start APPLY online or in person, Bldg. 22 (Olympia Campus) or Bldg. 1 (Lacey Campus) at the OneStop desk. There is no application fee.

spscc.edu/getconnected Activate your new my.spscc.edu email account. Use that email address as your login to computers around campus and to access the student portal and Office 365.

3. DETERMINE FUNDING

4. ASSESS YOUR SKILLS

spscc.edu/pay-for-college Fill out the FAFSA to request the money you need to attend college at SPSCC. Check your Financial Aid Portal to find out what’s missing in your financial aid application. Consider applying for Scholarships—they’re free money, after all!

spscc.edu/assessment In order to get into classes, an evaluation of your skills is needed. You can do this through placement testing or transcript review.

Olympia Campus 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia 360-596-5200 Our Olympia campus includes state-of-the-art learning facilities nestled in a beautiful forested setting on the border of Olympia and Tumwater.

5. ATTEND ADVISING & REGISTRATION spscc.edu/start/registration New students must attend a New Student Advising & Registration session to help you get the most out of your college experience and secure the classes you need.

Sign up early as dates (and classes) fill fast!

PAY TUITION & FEES

GET HELP

spscc.edu/pay-for-college Missing the tuition due date can mean missing out on the classes you want— even if you're already registered. Make payments online or set up a payment plan.

Contact us at outreach@spscc.edu or 360-596-5440

spscc.edu/visit Need help with any of these steps?

Attend an Admissions Information Session at either campus location to get an overview of the steps and tools you need to become a successful student. One-on-one appointments and campus tours also available!

Lacey Campus 4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey 360-709-2000 Our Lacey campus is conveniently located across from the Lacey Transit Center, making SPSCC more accessible than ever.

Why Your Family Should Consider

RUNNING START 2016-17 ENROLLMENT: 1,152

81% Course Success Rate

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3 out of 4 Running

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Online You can take a wide array of courses online! You can also take hybrid courses that blend in-person and online learning for a well-rounded educational experience.

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AREAS of STUDY Arts, Communications & Cultural Studies Art Communication Studies Drama English Film Humanities International/ Intercultural Studies Music Philosophy World Languages

Culinary & Beverage Arts Baking & Pastry Arts Culinary Arts Craft Brewing & Distilling (New Fall 2017)

Science, Engineering & Math Astronomy Biology Botany Chemistry Earth Science Engineering Environmental Science Geology Math Oceanography Physics Science

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Health & Wellness

spscc.edu/areas Information Technology

Allied Health Dental Assisting Technology Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding Pre-Medicine Nursing Nutrition Physical Education Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Computer Aided Drafting Computer Network Administration Computer Programming Computer Science Database Management Information Technology Computer Support

Society, Service & Education

Pre-College & ESL

Anthropology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Fire & Emergency Services Technology Geography History Pre-Law Political Science Psychology Sociology

Business Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Financial Services Office Administration Paralegal

DEGREES & CERTS

Adult Basic Education English as a Second Language (ESL) GED High School 21+ (HS Completion) I-BEST

Automotive, Welding & Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing Automotive Technology Welding Technology

22:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Associate of Arts, Business, Elementary Education, General Studies, Nursing, Science and certificate degrees in nearly 30 areas

Student Services

Get the most out of your experience at SPSCC by leveraging holistic services.

Access Services | Admissions | Advising | Athletics | Career Exploration | Childcare (on-campus) | Counseling | Diversity & Equity Center | Financial Aid | Library | One Stop | Online & Hybrid Classes | Outreach | Running Start | Student Clubs & Campus Life | Scholarships | Start Here Desk | Student Computing Centers | Study Abroad | Testing Center | Tutoring & Learning Support | Transfer Services | Veterans & Military Benefits | Workforce Transitions South Puget Sound Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance inquiries: Chief Human Resources Officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361.

SPSCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access Services Office at 360-596-5306.

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PAYING for COLLEGE

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Paying for college is one of the biggest concerns for a lot of families. SPSCC aims to eliminate barriers to education by making it easy for you to get funding for the education you desire. In fact, we award more than 12,000 scholarships and grants to students each year, totaling nearly $10 million!

COMPLETE THE FAFSA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov starting on October 1 for the following school year. List SPSCC as your school.

Our School Code is 005372.

CHECK PORTAL FOR NEEDED INFORMATION Be sure that you’ve provided everything necessary to process financial aid.

Visit your Financial Aid Portal to find out if anything else is needed from you. spscc.edu/financial-aid

MEET YOUR DEADLINES Completed financial aid applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit applications by the deadlines to be notified of your financial aid eligibility before tuition is due. Apply early and check on your status at the Financial Aid Portal.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS We award over 200 scholarships to students each year through the SPSCC Foundation. Scholarship cycles open each spring and fall. Information about Foundation and external scholarships can be found at spscc.edu/scholarships.

2016-17 TUITION

ADDITIONAL FEES Student Building Fee (1-10 credits) $1.90 per credit Matriculation Fee $20.00 per quarter Technology Fees (1-9 credits) $35.00 per quarter (10+ credits) $45.00 per quarter ABE, Parent Coop, ESL, GED $10.00 per quarter Course Fee Listed in class schedule if required.

Associated Student Programs (ASP) Fee $5.00 per credit, Running Start students

Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

1

$102.91

$116.34

$279.62

10

$1,029.10

$1,163.40

$2,796.20

2

$205.82

$232.68

$559.24

11

$1,080.06

$1,214.36

$2,854.35

3

$308.73

$349.02

$838.86

12

$1,131.02

$1,265.32

$2,912.50

4

$411.64

$465.36

$1,118.48

13

$1,181.98

$1,316.28

$2,970.65

5

$514.55

$581.70

$1,398.10

14

$1,232.94

$1,367.24

$3,028.80

6

$617.46

$698.04

$1,677.72

15

$1,283.90

$1,418.20

$3,086.95

7

$720.37

$814.38

$1,957.34

16

$1,334.86

$1,469.16

$3,145.10

8

$823.28

$930.72

$2,236.96

17

$1,385.82

$1,520.12

$3,203.25

9

$926.19

$1,047.06

$2,516.58

18

$1,436.78

$1,571.08

$3,261.40

Students repeating a course after the third time will be required to pay the full cost of the course (Non-Resident, International Rate) for any additional repeat attempts regardless of their residency.

UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES

PREPPING FOR COLLEGE IN FALL 2017

Register for summer and fall quarter starting May 22, 2017 Last day to register for summer quarter is July 7, 2017

Complete FAFSA now as soon as possible Apply now as soon as possible New student advising and registration begins May 22, 2017

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COMMUNITY & BUSINESS

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Whether we’re servicing your car, providing space for your event, or improving your dental health, we want you to consider SPSCC a resource for you.

Cultural Enrichment & Entertainment

Public Services

Lifelong Learning & Business Support (non-credit)

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spscc.edu/entertainment Art Exhibitions Dance Performances Lectures Music Concerts Sporting Events Taylor Sauls at final women's basketball game of the season

Summer Athletic Camps Now enrolling for youth! spscc.edu/athletics/youth-activities

Volleyball July 10 – 14 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Grades 6, 7 & 8 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – High School age (or 3 yrs experience)

Basketball July 17 – 20 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 July 28 – 30 (Shooting Camp) Fri 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sat 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sun 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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spscc.edu/cce Creative Arts Food & Drink Health & Fitness Home & Garden Personal Interest Professional Development Technology & Computers Professional Testing Travel & World Languages Center for Business & Innovation Customized Training & Consulting

Dental Clinic at SPSCC

Automotive Repair The Bake Shop Career Support Catering Clipper Café Dental Clinic Facility Rentals The Percival Dining Room Students-for-hire Welding Work

Lacey Campus

SPSCC FOUNDATION Over the past two decades, the Clipper Scramble Golf Tournament has: > Raised more than $500,000; > S upported more than 220 students with scholarships; > P rovided critical scholarship funds for tough economic times; and > H eightened community awareness of the College’s mission and values.

Clipper Scramble

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 June 2, 2017

Olympia Country & Golf Club

This year on June 2, our goal is to raise $75,000 for SPSCC students and academic programs as family and friends play a round of golf and reflect on the need to continue funding higher education in our community college. The support from our outstanding community and Olympia Country & Golf Club helps prepare a well-trained workforce, which in turn will create a healthy, safe, and prosperous community.

Not able to attend the event? Donate now at spscc.edu/foundation/donate

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NOTEWORTHY Get a 2-year degree in Craft Brewing & Distilling

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Congratulations Clippers Men’s Basketball

Apply now to secure a spot in this highly anticipated program!

The program is the first in the country of its kind, offering 2-year degrees in craft brewing, cider making, and distilling.

Graduates will enter the industry with a solid understanding of the science, technology, agricultural, business, and creative elements that are essential for successful employment in the craft beverage industry. More at spscc.edu/brewing Dez Stoudamire at final home game of the season

Top Rung Brewing Co.

The Clipper Nation celebrates a fantastic year for Clippers Men’s Basketball, including individual regional honors for Sophomore Luke Chavez (West Region MVP), Freshman AJ Hodges (Freshman of the Year & All-Region Second Team), Sophomore Dez Stoudamire (All-Region First Team), and Sophomore Buay Kuajian (All-Region Second Team & Regional All-Defensive Team). We also congratulate Coach Aaron Landon for his selection as West Region Coach of the Year.

Parenting Education: co-op partners for healthy families SPSCC wants to make a mark on the lives of preschool children—the same children who may even walk across our stage before transferring to a university in 15 years. That's why SPSCC partners with four local co-op preschools to develop well-rounded children and healthy families. While children are enrolled at preschool, parents are enrolled in the college's parenting education classes, where hands-on labs and ongoing feedback are part of the curriculum. Parents also take a role as assistant teachers in the classroom. Scholarships are available for families through the co-ops and through the SPSCC Foundation. Thanks to our local co-ops who help make this possible: Faculty at preschool > Eastside Co-op Preschool SPSCC ranked #41 > Lacey Parent Co-op Preschool best community college > Steamboat Island Cooperative Preschool > Westside Cooperative Preschool in U.S. For information about enrolling your family in one of the participating preschools, SPSCC has earned visit spscc.edu/society-services-education#early-childhood-education a spot in the top 50 community colleges in the Congratulations All-Washington scholars nation, according SPSCC hosted the 22nd annual Allto a recent ranking Washington Academic Team ceremony published by College Choice. SPSCC on Thursday, March 23, and honored was awarded the ranking based on two of its most distinguished students. academic quality, diversity and equity, Marina Bae Graham and Gyanna Lam and return on investment. “We believe were recognized for their outstanding these fifty schools represent the best academic achievements, extracurricular of what can be a wise decision for experiences, and their roles within the many prospective college students,” Phi Theta Kappa international honor stated the article.

Gyanna Lam & Marina Bae Graham society.

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UPCOMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Taking classes this summer at SPSCC can help speed up your time to graduation!

May 18 - 7:30 p.m.

Jennifer Finney Boylan: Artist & Lecture Series speaker presents on her book 'She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders' spscc.edu/ALSeries

COLLEGE STUDENTS HOME FOR THE SUMMER?

Jennifer Finney Boylan

May 25, 26, 27 - 7 p.m. and May 28 - 2 p.m.

Bat Boy, The Musical May 22 - June 16 12th Annual SPSCC Student Art Exhibition June 2 - 7 p.m.

Jazz Band Concert

June 9 - 7:30 p.m.

We're Still Singing: Songs of Protest, Peace, and Social Justice with special guest Janis Ian Janis Ian

Summer quarter at SPSCC is perfect for students who: > W ant to save money on transferrable classes (SPSCC tuition is just a fraction of the cost of a 4-year school); > W ant to graduate sooner by taking summer classes; > A re eager to get a head start on their first quarter at a new university; > A re looking to take prerequisites before applying to a major; or > N eed to complete a prerequisite before grad school.

June 10 - 7:30 p.m.

South Puget Sound Orchestra Concert June 20 - 7 p.m.

Spring Student Film Showcase

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