SPSCC Advance, Summer 2019

ADVANCE South Puget Sound Community College | Summer 2019

Abigail Green Volleyball, 2020

Trinity Betoney Basketball, 2019

Ben Janssan Basketball, 2020

Juan Apaez Soccer, 2020

Summer classes begin July 1

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ON THE COVER

Student-athletes find success & opportunity

Life as a college student is a lot of hard work – especially if you’re a student-athlete. For most Clippers, it’s a full course load while balancing practices, games and scrimmages, and – for many – employment on top of that. But SPSCC students are constantly rising to the challenge, finding success and living a life that speaks to their high aspirations for the future.

Some, like Ben Janssan, are keeping their options open. He’s a year away from finishing his Associate of Arts and is figuring out where he’ll go after, but intends to make the most out of his time at SPSCC. Having helped the men’s basketball team take their third consecutive West Regional Championship, Janssan spends his time training, working in the college’s Clipper Café, and studying hard to maintain his 4.0 GPA. NWAC women’s basketball MVP Trinity Betoney is also exploring her next steps: after finishing her AA in the summer, she plans to transfer to a 4-year college to continue her studies and basketball career. She’s keeping up her GPA for a strong finish while considering the offers and scholarships she’s received to play basketball at 4-year schools.

Others, like men’s soccer goalie Juan Apaez, work hard to change the path for their family. Soccer runs in Apaez’s family – he’s been playing since he was 5 years old. He balances a part-time job in the oyster industry with his work as a student athlete, and when he graduates in 2020, he’ll be the first in his family to earn a degree. He hopes his hard work will inspire his siblings to follow his footsteps.

On a journey of self-discovery, Abigail Green, captain of the women’s volleyball team, rediscovered her passion at SPSCC. She originally studied computer science, but the success and support she found at SPSCC inspired her to dedicate herself to one of her dream careers: becoming an OBGYN. Green works at the Olympia Campus’ Start Here Desk and has a passion for advocating for others; you’ll find her on May 28 in the SUB (Bldg. 27) speaking about depression and the societal stigma against mental illness.

These student-athletes are working even harder while their home gym is temporarily closed for renovation and expansion. Students and staff gathered on April 17 for a groundbreaking on the new student-funded Health & Wellness Center, expected to be complete in summer 2020. Future Clipper athletes, as well as all students, staff, and faculty, will get to enjoy a renovated gym, expanded weight room and cardio room options, additional study spaces, and a new café.

2019-20 basketball and volleyball games will be held in the gym at The Evergreen State College.

More about becoming at student-athlete at spsccathletics.com

The Advance is published by: Sara Gettys, Visual Media Lead Kelly Green, Chief Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer Nausheen Kasmani, Graphic Communications Manager Cindy Lawrence, Web Content Manager Riley Richardson, Communications Consultant Kati Sagawa, Director of Strategic Communications Sophia Santos, Executive Assistant

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5 SIMPLE STEPS

1. APPLY/REAPPLY

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2. GET CONNECTED

Apply online or in person at the One Stop desk in Building 22, Olympia Campus, or in Building 1, Lacey Campus. There is no application fee.

Activate your new student email and log in to the college network. Check it daily for important messages from the college.

3. DETERMINE FUNDING

4. ASSESS YOUR SKILLS

Fill out the FAFSA to apply for financial aid and scholarships. Then visit the Financial Aid Portal to ensure your financial aid application is complete.

Take the College Placement Test or submit your high school or college transcripts.

Attend an optional free Test Prep Workshop before the test or review online.

5. ATTEND ADVISING & REGISTRATION (NSAR)

Olympia Campus 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia 360-596-5200 Located on the border of Olympia and Tumwater.

Once New Student Advising & Registration (NSAR) is open for sign up, enroll ASAP to get an early shot at registering for the classes you want. NSAR runs every week until the start of the new quarter.

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.

spscc.edu/visit Need help with any of these steps? Attend an Admissions Information Session at either campus location to get an overview of these steps and take a campus tour.

Admissions INFO SESSIONS

Lacey Campus 4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey 360-709-2000 Located across from the Lacey Transit Center.

General Admissions Check website for time & more info. spscc.edu/visit June 3

Olympia Campus

June 11

Lacey Campus

July 1

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July 9

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July 17

Olympia Campus

Aug. 5

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Aug. 13

Lacey Campus

Download our new scavenger hunt app from the Google Play store!

Yelm High School 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm Offering college credit opportunities at the high school and extension school.

Running Start All at 5 p.m. Check website for more info. spscc.edu/runningstart Olympia Campus

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Aug. 20 Lacey Campus

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Online & Evening Studies Advance your education and career through online and evening courses.

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PATHWAYS (AREAS of STUDY) Pathways allow you take classes related to your interests, earn your degree faster, and graduate.

Arts & Communications Art ● Communication Studies ● Drama ● English ● Film ● Music ● Philosophy ●

Automotive, Welding & Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing ● ● Automotive Technology ● ● Welding Technology ● ●

Business, Finance & Office Administration

Accounting ● ● Business ● Business Administration ● ● Economics ● Entrepreneurship ● Office Technology & Administration ● ● Human Resources ●

Cultural Studies

Anthropology ● Geography ● History ● Humanities ● International/Intercultural Studies ● Languages ●

Food, Beverage Arts & Hospitality Baking & Pastry Arts ● Culinary Arts ● ● Craft Brewing & Distilling ●

Government, Public & Non-Profit Administration Criminal Justice ● pre-Law ● Paralegal ● ● Political Science ●

spscc.edu/areas ● Certificate options ● **AAS: Associate in Applied Science ● *AA: Associate in Arts (transfer degree) *AS: Associate in Science (transfer degree)

Healthcare

Allied Health ● ● ● Dental Assisting Technology ● ● Medical Assisting ● Medical Billing & Coding ● pre-Medicine ● Naturopathic Medicine ● Nursing ● ● Nutrition ● Physical Therapy ● pre-Veterinary Medicine ●

Information Technology

Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technology ● ● ● Computer Programming ● ● Computer Science ● Cybersecurity and Network Administration ● ● Database Management ● ● Information Technology Support ● ●

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

Social Services & Education Early Childhood Education ● ● ● Education ● Parent Education ● Physical Education ● Psychology ● Sociology ● Social Work ●

Pre-College & ESL

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

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

spscc.edu/pay-for-college Student speaker Danny Case at Graduation 2018

FAFSA NOW OPEN Fill out the FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible to qualify for financial grants, awards, and loans. fafsa.gov SUMMER QUARTER 2019 DEADLINES Tuition & fees due June 11

FAFSA FIRST The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first and most important step toward affording college. The FAFSA is the base of the financial awards, grants, and loans you can receive. Complete the application at fafsa.gov starting Oct. 1 for the following school year. List SPSCC as your school: School Code 005372. Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is available for undocumented students at readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa.

CHECK FINANCIAL AID PORTAL 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

Apply by June 17

1, 2017 Last day to registerNov. for class is July 2

START PLANNING FOR COLLEGE IN FALL 2019 Complete FAFSA as soon as possible Apply as soon as possible Register for classes at NSAR starting May 20

WATCH 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.

Textbooks available at bookstore Aug. 26 Tuition & fees due Sept. 3 First day of class Sept. 23

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FREE MONEY Future students can apply for SPSCC Foundation scholarships. Learn more about foundation and external scholarships online at spscc.edu/scholarships.

2018-19 TUITION Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

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$107.59

$121.73

$285.01

5

$537.95

$608.65

$1,425.05

12

$1,182.42

$1,325.30

$2,971.06

15

$1,342.20

$1,487.30

$3,152.50

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.

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Technology Fee: ABE, Parent Coop, ESL, GED® $10.00 per quarter All Other Students $35.00/quarter (1-9 credits) $45.00/quarter (10+ credits and Running Start students) Student Building Fee: All students $6.00 per credit (all credits)

Matriculation Fee: All students $20.00 per quarter Course Fees: Listed in class schedule if required.

Associated Student Programs Fee: Running Start students $5.00 per credit (up to $50 max.)

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COMMUNITY & BUSINESS PARENT EDUCATION Enrolling now for fall.

Offering parent-child classes at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary and co-op preschool parenting ed through: Eastside Co-op Preschool Capitol Forest Cooperative Preschool (formerly Lacey) Steamboat Island Co-op Preschool Westside Cooperative Preschool Program and scholarship info at spscc.edu/parent-ed

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Corporate & Continuing Education Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) offers noncredit courses that meet the changing interests and needs of the community, businesses, and local industry. Whether you're training for a new career, adding to your current job skills, or just interested in learning something new, we have classes for everyone. spscc.edu/cce

CCE Feature: Client Centered Hypnotherapy Prepare for a unique career as a professional hypnotherapist. Through hands-on practice and classroom instruction, learn to consult with clients, induct into several levels of hypnosis, and implement deepening techniques. Complete the certificate in as few as 10 weeks.

RSVP for the info session or register now:

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SPSCC FOUNDATION

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Upcoming Events

Arts & Entertainment Artist & Lecture Series James McBride With an opening by the SPSCC Jazz Band May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Wine Paired Dinner at Percival Restaurant: May 23 Clipper Crawl: June 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us for local brews, bites, music, and games while supporting SPSCC students at this first-ever event at Olympia Country & Golf Club. 21+.

Theatre Fun Home May 16 – 25

Olympia Premier

Choir Concert June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Orchestra Concert June 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Student Film Showcase June 11

Clipper Scramble Golf Tournament: June 7 Alumni Clink and Connect: Sept. 8 The Experience: Oct. 5 Scholarship Reception: Nov. 12

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The Gallery 14th Annual Student Art Exhibition May 13 – June 14 2019 Southwest WA Juried Art Exhibition July 8 – Aug. 22

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NOTEWORTHY Drawing class explores artists of color through vibrant murals

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Running Start: Meet Jake & Thanh Running Start is a 26-year-old statewide program that allows high school juniors and seniors to attend community college tuition-free, earn college credits, and transfer to most 4-year colleges and universities in Washington.

Students can attend college tuition-free, potentially earning an Associate Degree at the same time as their diploma – but for Running Start students Jake Olson and Thanh Tran, the benefits go beyond the cost savings.

Olson, a high school junior who eventually wants to become a psychiatrist, says Running Start has shown him just how big life is outside of the insular high school community. “It helps you realize the world is not just high school,” he explains.

In every quarter she teaches Beginning Drawing, art professor Liza Brenner has her students participate in a collaborative project. Many of these projects are featured all over campus, adding a touch of style to their locales through a variety of subjects and themes.

For her winter 2019 class, Brenner presented her students with a list of artists of color from across the globe, and after narrowing down their subjects together, they took on something special: part research project, part collaborative work, they split into groups of five to construct large-scale portraits in mural form.

From the surreally apocalyptic art of Chinese artist Zhong Biao to the colorful, urban Mexican-Aztec street art of Curiot, each mural emulates not only the styles and themes of the artist depicted, but also the cultural and political influences at play in their diverse and unique creations.

The project allowed the drawing students to refine their portraiture technique and paid tribute to the sheer diversity of art in the world.

JOIN US 2019 SPSCC Graduation Commencement Ceremony Saturday, June 15, 2019 10 a.m. @ The Evergreen State College, Red Square

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For Tran, a high school senior who wants to become a doctor, Running Start is a smart first step in a longer road.

“I can get my pre-requisites for medical school out of the way now, when I can pay less money. I’m under less stress and it’s a foot in the door, rather than going all four years to high school and then jumping into college when you’ve never experienced what it’s like.”

For more information and to apply to Running Start, visit spscc.edu/runningstart.

Thanh Tran

Jake Olson

Arts Walk: Percival Place at Ben Moore's SPSCC has returned to downtown Olympia for the first time since the 1960s! The spring 2019 Arts Walk debuted Percival Place at Ben Moore’s. Taking full advantage of the location’s bar and performance space, SPSCC students and faculty offered a series of live music, art, and drama performances, short films, and engaging workshops over two days. In addition to the live entertainment, the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs provided an appetizer bar and gourmet chocolates. Guests enjoyed beer and cider from local breweries, including Triceratops and Well 80, and cocktails by Heritage Distilling.

Percival Place at Ben Moore’s will play a key role in bringing education and workforce development to downtown Olympia, an important initiative for both SPSCC and the City of Olympia.

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Meet the Maker: Ethan Saraceno-Oliveri Advanced Manufacturing

Ethan is a tinkerer at heart— he has a garage full of projects and tools and fond memories of taking apart his mother’s microwave and using it to burn Lichtenberg fractals into wood.

College student home for the summer? > S ave money on transferrable

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classes (SPSCC tuition is just a fraction of the cost of a 4-year school); G raduate sooner by taking summer classes; G et a head start on your first quarter at a new university; T ake prerequisites before applying to a major; or C omplete a prerequisite before grad school.

Ethan spent five years as a Fire Support Specialist in the U.S. Army before a back injury and thirteen surgeries sent him on an unplanned journey into civilian life. He used his vocational rehabilitation veteran benefits to return to school and discovered the Advanced Manufacturing program at SPSCC—along with a new passion for CNC machining. He plans to master the trade before opening a business of his own: a custom mixed manufacturing materials company that also provides educational programs to youths in middle school and high school.

Watch Ethan's video: spscc.edu/liveSPSCC

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