SPSCC Advance, Fall 2019

ADVANCE South Puget Sound Community College | Fall 2019

15 years later: meet alumna Doty Catlin

Fall classes begin Sept. 23

ADVANCE is getting a new name and look this November! spscc.edu

ON THE COVER

15 years later: meet alumna Doty Catlin

Graduating with an associate degree in business was Doty’s single goal. SPSCC helped her reach it—and taught her an important life lesson in self-care.

>

It was Doty Catlin’s second attempt at college. Back in 1990, she began at Grays Harbor College, but her studies quickly halted after getting married and having a baby. But when Doty enrolled at SPSCC in 2002, she was a recently single mom who knew that going back to school would provide a sound future for her daughter. “She was 11 when I started at SPSCC, in junior high.”

Scan to watch Doty's story on YouTube

CALL FOR ALUMNI

Doty dove in quickly to make the most of her second chance, working at the college’s Access Services office and taking mostly business-focused classes. But she also made a point to take a physical education class each quarter. “Yoga was my favorite,” she says. “As a full-time mom and full-time student, it was the one hour a day where I found my peace.”

Doty quickly learned that taking care of herself was a good thing for the other parts of her life, too. She made family life fun by competing with her daughter to see who could get the best grades, and made connections across campus through her Work Study job. “I really got a sense of community,” she says. “I felt like I belonged.”

Are you one of SPSCC's

Finally achieving her goal in 2004, the mother, student, employee, and self-believer graduated with her AA in Business and a new outlook on life.

Doty has spent the 15 years since her graduation focused on herself, becoming an established loan officer and yoga instructor in Olympia.

At loanDepot, Doty connects buyers with their dream homes, helping them discover home ownership and learn fiscal responsibility. At True Self Yoga, she teaches two classes per week and works with kids at yoga camp during the summer. She also volunteers for Empowerment4Girls and AWE (Artists With Ecology).

52,000+ alumni

with a great story to tell?

Connect with us at spscc.edu/alumni.

The Advance is published by: Sara Gettys, Visual Media Lead Kelly Green, Chief Community Relations 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

Follow us on Social Media

2

Advance

■

spscc.edu

■ Fall 2019

STEPS TO ENROLL

spscc.edu/start/steps

1. APPLY/REAPPLY

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)

Multiple Locations to Serve You spscc.edu/visit

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.

welcome WEEK Welcome WEEK

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

Get connected with us on your first days at SPSCC.

Sept. 23 - Oct. 6

Welcome Stations | Sept. 23 – 24 around Olympia and Lacey campuses.

Get help finding your class, pick up some free snacks and SPSCC swag, and put these must-attend events on your calendar!

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

Kickoff in the Quad Thurs. Sept. 26

“This Year I Will…” An Interactive Art Piece Mon. Sept. 30

Fireside Chat with the President Tue. Oct. 1

DEIC Open House Wed. Oct. 2

DIY College Success Kit Thurs. Oct. 3

Sounders FC Match (in Seattle) Sun. Oct. 6

Fall 2019

■

spscc.edu

■

Advance

Get more info at spscc.edu/campus-life

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

3

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.

4

Advance

■

spscc.edu

■ Fall 2019

PAYING for COLLEGE

spscc.edu/pay-for-college

Student speaker Tawni Andrews at Graduation 2019

FAFSA NOW OPEN Fill out the FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible to apply for financial aid (grants and loans). fafsa.gov

FALL QUARTER 2019 DEADLINES

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

Tuition & fees due Sept. 3 Apply by Sept. 9 Last day to register for class is Sept. 24

START PLANNING FOR COLLEGE IN WINTER 2020 Complete FAFSA by Oct. 18 Apply by Dec. 23

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.

Register for classes at NSAR starting Nov. 12 Textbooks available at bookstore Dec. 9 Tuition & fees due Dec. 17

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FREE MONEY Future full- and part-time students can apply for SPSCC Foundation scholarships.

Learn more about foundation and external scholarships online at spscc.edu/scholarships.

First day of class Jan. 6

2019-20 TUITION Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

1

$110.26

$124.85

$288.13

5

$551.30

$624.25

$1,440.65

12

$1,211.76

$1,359.20

$3,004.96

15

$1,375.50

$1,525.25

$3,190.45

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.

Fall 2019

■

spscc.edu

■

Advance

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.)

5

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 Steamboat Island Co-op Preschool Westside Cooperative Preschool Program and scholarship info at spscc.edu/parent-ed

spscc.edu/community

Corporate & Continuing Education Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) develops noncredit courses that are responsive to the changing interests of the community and in alignment with what business and industry needs to keep employees current and the business competitive. 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: Compassion and Gratitude in the Workplace Conference: Oct. 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Creating a culture of compassion and gratitude in the workplace has become a focus of both organizations and individuals. It has become something that is essential to achieving companies' strategic objectives and retaining valuable employees. This conference will explore how meeting these human needs results in high functioning organizations, the research behind these ideas, and what skills are needed to shift your organization to align. The conference includes a keynote from Monica Hanson of Stanford University & Compassion Institute and morning and afternoon breakout sessions from a variety of practitioners.

Want more conference info? Email conted@spscc.edu

Career & Technical Education Nondiscrimination

South Puget Sound Community College offers career and technical education programs in accounting, advanced manufacturing, architecture, engineering and construction technology, automotive technology, baking and pastry arts, business administration, computer programming, craft brewing, distilling, and cider making, culinary arts, cybersecurity and network administration, database management, dental assisting, early childhood education, information technology computer support, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, nursing, office technology and administration, paralegal, and welding technology. South Puget Sound Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or age. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Samantha Dotson, Chief Human Resource Officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361.South Puget Sound Community College will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational education programs.

Declaración Pública Anual de Oportunidades de Educación Técnica y Professional

South Puget Sound Community College ofrece programas de educación técnica y profesional en contabilidad, fabricación avanzada, arquitectura, ingeniería y tecnología de la construcción, tecnología automotriz, panadería y pastelería, administración de empresas, programación informática, elaboración de cerveza artesanal, destilación y elaboración de sidra, artes culinarias, ciberseguridad y administración de redes, administración de bases de datos, asistencia odontológica, educación preescolar, soporte informático de tecnología de la información, asistencia médica, facturación y codificación médica, enfermería, tecnología y administración de oficina, auxiliar jurídico y tecnología de soldadura. South Puget Sound Community College no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, estado militar o de veterano retirado con honores, orientación sexual o edad. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas relacionadas con las políticas de no discriminación: Samantha Dotson, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361. South Puget Sound Community College tomará medidas para garantizar que la falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y la participación en todos los programas educativos y de educación vocacional.

Thông báo Công cộng Hàng năm về Cơ hội Giáo dục Kỹ thuật và Nghề nghiệp

Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound cung cấp các chương trình giáo dục kỹ thuật và nghệ nghiệp, sản xuất nâng cao, kiến trúc, công nghệ và kỹ thuật xây dựng, công nghệ xe hơi, nghệ thuật làm bánh, quản trị kinh doanh, lập trình máy tính, ủ men, chưng cất và sản xuất rượu, nghệ thuật ẩm thực, quản trị mạng và an ninh mạng, quản lý cơ sở dữ liệu, hỗ trợ nha khoa, giáo dục mầm non, hỗ trợ máy tính công nghệ thông tin, hỗ trợ y tế, lập mã và lập hóa đơn y tế, điều dưỡng, quản trị và công nghệ văn phòng, trợ lý luật sư và công nghệ hàn.Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound không phân biệt đối xử dựa trên chủng tộc, sắc tộc, xuất xứ quốc gia, giới tính, tình trạng khuyết tật, tình trạng quân nhân hoặc cựu chiến binh được xuất ngũ danh dự, khuynh hướng tình dục hay tuổi tác. Người sau đây đã được chỉ định để xử lý các vấn đề liên quan đến các chính sách chống phân biệt đối xử: Samantha Dotson, Trưởng phòng Nhân sự, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361. Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound sẽ thực hiện các bước để đảm bảo việc thiếu kỹ năng Anh ngữ sẽ không phải là rào cản đối với việc tham gia tất cả chương trình giáo dục hướng nghiệp và giáo dục.

6

Advance

■

spscc.edu

■ Fall 2019

NOTEWORTHY SPSCC welcomes Andrew Green as Head Men's Basketball Coach Though it’s a big change of scenery for the Missouri native, Andrew Green admits the Pacific Northwest has long been a target for him, his wife Marilyn, and their shih tzu-terrier Pearl—with the city of Olympia being the perfect size for their family, and SPSCC representing an opportunity to work within the community college system.

Green has coached several sports over his 11-year career, but basketball has always been his passion. Most recently, he finished his fifth season as Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Westminster College, an NCAA Division III institution. He received his Bachelor’s in History from Central Methodist University in 2009 and finished his Master’s in Education, Curriculum & Instruction in 2014 at William Woods University.

With Clippers Men’s Basketball coming off their third consecutive NWAC Regional Championship title, Green recognizes the big shoes he has to fill in the wake of Coach Aaron Landon’s departure. “[He] did a great job,” Green said. “Not just with the program, but also in his impact on campus as an educational planner.”

Green looks to his dual role as coach and educational planner as a welcome continuation. He’s been passionate about academic support throughout his career, working both as an admissions counselor for international students and later as Director of Student Involvement at Westminster.

According to SPSCC Athletics Director Vernell Willingham, this experience makes him a uniquely qualified choice: “His duties were conducive to what we were looking for in a coach—not just for the student athletes he assisted, but also their development on and off the court. We want to continue down the road of success we’ve had these past few years, and we believe he’s the right candidate for the job.”

Green is eager to get to work—the 2019-2020 season begins in September and he’s already begun preparing for his first recruiting ventures. The team has several vacancies from outgoing sophomores. He says that in the near future it will be important to “ensure that returning players mesh with our new faces”.

If you're interested in joining the Clippers Men's Basketball team, visit spsccathletics.com.

Fall 2019

■

spscc.edu

■

Advance

spscc.edu/news

Ninkasi Brewing joins SPSCC in the upcoming Tumwater Craft District Eugene-based Ninkasi Brewing announced plans to open a tasting room at the Tumwater Craft District, currently under construction near the old Olympia Brewing Co. building.

Currently the 35th largest craft brewery in the country, Ninkasi also plans to lend its expertise to SPSCC's craft brewing and distilling program, which will also be housed in the district on its completion. The collaboration will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities with brewing equipment and techniques, and give them first-hand exposure to the business and hospitality side of the industry.

In addition to its own products, Ninkasi plans to make available the beer that emerges from SPSCC's program to the community. It joins the Gig Harbor-based Heritage Distilling in the district, also a partner of the SPSCC program.

spscc.edu/entertainment

Arts & Entertainment Artist & Lecture Series Theodore Gray Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Nov. 14 – 24 Choir & Orchestra Concert Hope is Kindled Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Student Film Showcase Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

The Gallery Faculty Show Sept. 2 – Sept. 27

What Lies Beneath: Photographs by Melinda Hurst Frye and Sculpture by Cyrra Robinson Oct. 7 – Nov. 1 7

2011 Mottman Rd. SW Olympia, WA 98512

Request Info! spscc.edu/info

Artist & Lecture Series THEODORE GRAY Oct. 2, 2019 7:30 p.m.

Writer, chemist, and educator Theodore Gray is the co-founder of Wolfram Research, Inc, makers of Mathematica, and author of The Elements, an internationally best-selling book on the beauty of the periodic table, translated into 25 languages. Gray is known for his work in engaging the scientific community and the public together, and for creating the Wooden SOUTH PUGET SOUND Periodic Table Table, COMMUNITY COLLEGE a four-legged physical representation of the periodic table.

spscc.edu/ALSeries

ARTIST & LECTURE 2019 20 SERIES

FALL ATHLETICS HOME LEAGUE SCHEDULE 8/27 9/7 9/11 10/2 10/9 10/9 10/12 10/14 10/16 10/23 10/26 10/28 11/13

5 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM 7 PM 4:15 PM 7 PM 2:15 PM 7 PM 4:15 PM 7 PM 2:15 PM 7 PM 7 PM

Soccer vs. Portland Soccer vs. Highline Soccer vs. Tacoma Volleyball vs. Centralia Soccer vs. Pierce Volleyball vs. Highline Soccer vs. Bellevue Volleyball vs. Tacoma Soccer vs. Highline Volleyball vs. Lower Columbia Soccer vs. Pierce Volleyball vs. Green River Volleyball vs. Pierce

Schedule is subject to change Soccer matches held at Lacey Regional Athletic Complex (RAC).

Volleyball matches held at The Evergreen State College.

#TheClipperNation

spsccathletics.com