SPSCC Advance, Spring 2019

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SPSCC expands health education

Spring classes begin April 1

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ON THE COVER

SPSCC expands health education

Health care jobs are in demand across Washington State Community and technical colleges are a powerful piece of educating the workforce. That’s why SPSCC is making big moves to grow its health care education programs, producing confident and educated graduates for Thurston County and Washington State.

In 2018, Thurston County’s number one in-demand occupation was registered nursing, with an average of 214 job postings per month. A look at current employment trends in Thurston County show that government jobs are now rivaled — and will quickly be surpassed — by careers in health care.

As the baby boomer generation continues to age over the next 20 years, health care jobs are forecasted to increase significantly. An estimated 37,000 new job openings in Washington State are predicted for health care support professionals between 2016-2026.

SPSCC enrolls 32 new students in its Nursing program each year

Center for Health Education coming in 2021

The college and the SPSCC Foundation recently announced the acquisition of the Louis Walker Middleton building from the Estate of Olympia philanthropist Dr. Angela Bowen. An event on Jan. 16 celebrated Dr. Bowen’s $1.19 million in-kind contribution to the SPSCC Foundation, the largest gift in school history.

Event speakers (from left): Ted Schultz, Tanya Mote, Tim Stokes, and Leonor Fuller

SPSCC has designated the 24,000-square-foot building as the Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education. The building will serve as the instructional home for some of SPSCC’s health education programs and become the primary office of the SPSCC Foundation. Estimated completion is fall 2021, allowing SPSCC to expand programs for high-demand fields, like nursing and medical assisting, with the goal of doubling the number of graduating nurses within five years.

Healthcare Pathway at SPSCC Are you interested in becoming a health care professional? Whether you're tending to a patient, studying diseases, providing dietary counsel, or documenting important medical information, our Healthcare Pathway will set you on a course to making a difference every day. Classes in this pathway give you key skills and real-world experience to graduate and reach your career goals quickly. For a list of health care studies at SPSCC, see page 4.

spscc.edu/healthcare 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 Michael Richardson, Communications Consultant Kati Sagawa, Director of Strategic Communications Sophia Santos, Executive Assistant

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5 SIMPLE STEPS

Become a student in

1. APPLY/REAPPLY

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Multiple Locations to Serve You spscc.edu/visit

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 Feb. 20 Olympia Campus March 4 Olympia Campus March 12 Lacey Campus March 20 Olympia Campus April 1 Olympia Campus April 9 Lacey Campus April 17 Olympia Campus

Online Online and hybrid courses mean that we’re always close to home.

Olympia Campus

Lacey Campus

Running Start All at 5 p.m. Check website for more info. spscc.edu/runningstart Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 26 March 5 March 6 March 11 March 19

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March 27 April 9 April 11 April 15 April 24 April 25

Lacey Campus Olympia Campus Olympia Campus Lacey Campus Olympia Campus Lacey Campus Olympia Campus

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Lacey Campus Olympia Campus Lacey Campus Lacey Campus Olympia Campus Lacey Campus

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

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

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

Automotive, Welding, and Manufacturing

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

Business, Finance, and 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, and Hospitality

Baking & Pastry Arts ● Culinary Arts ● ● Craft Brewing & Distilling ●

Government, Public, and 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, and Math Astronomy ● Biology ● Botany ● Chemistry ● Earth Science ● Engineering ● Environmental Science ● Geology ● Math ● Oceanography ● Physics ●

Social Services and 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

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Chivan Lim 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 SPRING QUARTER 2019 DEADLINES

FAFSA FIRST

Tuition & fees due March 12

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.

Apply by March 18

1, 2017 Last day to registerNov. for class is April 2 START PLANNING FOR COLLEGE IN FALL 2019

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

Complete FAFSA as soon as possible!

Apply by March 31 NSAR signup begins April 15

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 fall classes starting May 20 Textbooks available at bookstore Aug. 26 Tuition & fees due Sept. 3

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

First day of class Sept. 23

2018-19 TUITION Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

1

$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

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Explore Community Services & Events

Corporate & Continuing Education Featured Non-credit Certificate: Client Centered Hypnotherapy

Art Exhibitions Auto Repair & Auction The Bake Shop Career Services Catering Clipper Café Dance Performances Dental Clinic Facility Rentals Lectures Music Concerts Percival Restaurant Sports Games & Events Students-for-Hire Welding Work

Ready for your future as a professional hypnotherapist? Prepare for this unique career via our new Client Centered Hypnotherapy Certificate. Through classroom instruction and hands-on practice, you'll learn how to thoroughly consult with clients, induct into several levels of hypnosis, and deepening techniques. Learn to work with a diverse population of clients and acquire essential business tips to set up, start, and operate a successful practice.

Start this spring and 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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Alumni Day of Service: Fri., March 22 Clipper Crawl: Thurs., June 6

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

Theatre Absurd Manifestations: Two Short Comedies Feb. 28 – March 3

Guests at The Experience 2018

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FALL 2019 Now open to future and current students!

Applications due May 10 spscc.edu/scholarships

FOUNDATION

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Arts & Entertainment Artist & Lecture Series PHILADANCO! April 25 at 7:30 p.m.

James McBride May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Clipper Scramble: Fri., June 7 Alumni Clink and Connect: Thurs., Sept. 26 The Experience: Sat., Oct. 5 Scholarship Reception: Tue., Nov. 12

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Jazz Concert March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Choir Concert March 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Orchestra Concert March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The Gallery Native American Art Exhibition Feb. 7 – March 8 Juror’s Invitational March 18 – April 19 Collaboration Installation Exhibition Apr 29 - May 3

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NOTEWORTHY

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Two students awarded at MLK Banquet DEIC renamed in honor of Barbara Clarkson On Saturday, Jan. 19, two SPSCC students were recognized for their success in academics at the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet. Vanessa Enendu, a first-year nursing student and peer mentor in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center, and Chante Williams, an aspiring naturopathic doctor, were honored by the Thurston Group of Washington State as successful and involved students and community members, praising their work ethic, values, and contributions to advancing equity in education. Nearly 300 banquet guests also enjoyed a keynote address from Artist & Lecture Series guest speaker Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough of Dillard University in New Orleans, and a dinner prepared by Culinary Arts students.

Student Eliab Cortes wins Transforming Lives Award Eliab Cortes and nominees from community and technical colleges across the state of Washington were honored during the Transforming Lives Awards Dinner on Jan. 21.

Chosen among five top nominations put forth by SPSCC staff and faculty, Cortes’s story began when he left a four-year university in California to take care of his grandmother in Lacey, who had been diagnosed with cancer. He had no job, no friends, and no transporation – but his grandmother pushed him into continuing his education. Within a year, Eliab had a car, a steady job, and was attending SPSCC. He’s currently finishing both his Associate in Biology and Associate in Science degrees, hoping to return to a four-year school to pursue a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.

Save the Date for the 2019 SPSCC Graduation Commencement Ceremony Saturday, June 15, 2019 10 a.m. @ The Evergreen State College, Red Square Spring 2019

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In Dec. 2018, the SPSCC Board of Trustees passed a unanimous vote to honor the work of retiring trustee A. Barbara Clarkson, a tireless advocate for equity and access to education.

To recognize her sincere and impassioned work, a dedication ceremony was held on Feb. 12, renaming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center within the Center for Student Success the “A. Barbara Clarkson Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center”.

During Clarkson's 14 years as a member of the Board, the college expanded student access through seven new buildings on the Olympia Campus and by founding the Lacey Campus. Clarkson served as liaison to the SPSCC Foundation, committing her own time and resources to connect the Foundation to the community and create a network devoted to supporting student success. And through her work with the Thurston Group of Washington State, she championed access to higher education for African-American and underrepresented students, sending hundreds of youth from the Pacific Northwest to college with over $8 million in scholarships.

Meet The Chef: Tawni Andrews Twenty years ago, Tawni fell into an accounting profession, but without formal schooling. She was good at it, and it paid the bills, but it wasn’t her passion.

After being diagnosed with diabetes, she started flipping her favorite recipes to make them healthier for her lifestyle, and in the process discovered her next career path.

As a five-year city councilwoman and two-year city council president of Aberdeen, Tawni is looking to bring healthy change back to her hometown. She says the Culinary Arts program has helped her develop a holistic understanding of the culinary world – both in the kitchen and on the business side. She hopes to work in an established community restaurant or open her own food truck to bring better service and food options to the people of Aberdeen.

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Artist & Lecture Series PHILADANCO! April 25, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Presented in partnership with Ballet Northwest. Don't miss the Philadelphia Dance Company, dedicated to building bridges between diverse communities and preserving AfricanAmerican traditions through professional dance.

James McBride May 30, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

After a lively opening from the SPSCC Jazz Band, join writer, journalist, and jazz musician James McBride as he takes the stage for a night of truly unforgettable music.

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ESL

English as a Second Language

Improve your English language skills $25 tuition + $10 student fee per quarter (10 weeks) Take classes in Olympia or Lacey Classes meet in mornings, afternoon, or evenings

Sign up for an info session!

Feb. 14, 20, or 27 360-596-5473 spscc.edu/areas/ESL