SPSCC Advance, Summer 2018

ADVANCE South Puget Sound Community College | Summer 2018

The skills you need for the life you want spscc.edu

Summer classes begin July 2, 2018

On the Cover: Sound of Success – Chivan Lim for #liveSPSCC How Chivan Lim’s love of music is driving his success at SPSCC and beyond.

The Student Union Building is empty as Chivan thumbs through his phone, looking for the perfect tune. He knows it when he finds it, flicks the volume up and spins out into the empty space in front of the stage, whirling into handstands, defying gravity with breakdance moves, and tracing every beat through the air with muscle and concentration.

The B-Boy

“Music, it’s, like, what wakes me up in the morning,” Chivan says of his passion for dance and playing. “I know I’ve got to go dance. I know I’ve got to play some guitar.”

Chivan has spent his time taking classes towards a transfer degree while immersing himself in the musical communities that SPSCC fosters, including the jazz band and the student dance club. When he’s not practicing his dance moves in the SUB, he’s strumming his guitar while sitting with friends or scrolling through YouTube videos of breakdance masters while waiting in the hall for class to start.

The school has proved a fertile place to cultivate his musical chops. He recently joined the jazz ensemble and leads the student dance club, which coordinated a flash mob performance at Capital Mall this past holiday season.

“To be able to share my dance knowledge with other people and for them to bring stuff to me is incredible.”

He says, “I couldn’t really ask for anything better.”

After graduating SPSCC, Chivan hopes to make music his life’s work. He plans to transfer to Western Washington University and earn a degree in music performance, focusing on guitar. Classes in music theory and music appreciation have both fed his passion and moved him down the path towards graduation.

“Any music class, I can always relate to,” he says, saying one of his favorites was a hip-hop culture class. “Coming from a b-boy, breakdance background, it means so much to be taking this hip hop class because I can kind of relate to my roots.”

For Chivan, music is more than a hobby: it is community, possibility, and the force that feeds his determination to graduate and succeed.

“Music keeps me motivated.”

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Cover photo by Sara Gettys

Published by the Public Relations Office.

Cindy Lawrence Sophia Santos Nausheen Kasmani Kelly Green Kati Sagawa

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Become a Student in

1. APPLY/REAPPLY

5 SIMPLE STEPS spscc.edu/start/steps

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.

5. ATTEND ADVISING & REGISTRATION (NSAR) 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

Olympia Campus 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia 360-596-5200 State-of-the-art learning facilities in a beautiful forested setting.

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.

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IN YELM Calling all future students in Yelm, Rainier, McKenna, and Roy! SPSCC in Yelm – Take essential skills classes in math and English, taught in the evenings by SPSCC faculty in YHS classrooms. Then stick with us as we grow a complete AA program in Yelm.

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

College in the High School – Yelm High School students can take college-level classes, taught at the high school during the school day by YHS teachers.

Running Start Vanpool – Juniors and seniors can shuttle to SPSCC by Vanpool from Yelm and Rainier – a free and direct way to campus!

Be the first to know about our meet-and-enroll event coming to Yelm this spring. Request Info at spscc.edu/yelm.

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

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AREAS of STUDY

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

Certificate

Applied Degree

Transfer Degree

AAS**

AA/AS* Bachelor’s Degree

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 ●

Career Healthcare

Science, Engineering, and Math

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

Information Technology

Food, Beverage Arts, and Hospitality

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

Government, Public, and Non-Profit Administration

Pre-College & ESL

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

Criminal Justice ● Pre-Law ● Paralegal ● ● Political Science ●

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

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

Social Services and Education Early Childhood Education ● ● ● Education ● Physical Education ● Psychology ● Sociology ● Social Work ● ● Certificate options ● **AAS: Associate in Applied Science ● *AA: Associate in Arts (transfer degree) *AS: Associate in Science (transfer degree)

Student Services

Access Services | Admissions | Advising | Athletics | Career Exploration | Childcare (on-campus) | Counseling | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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

spscc.edu/pay-for-college PREPPING FOR COLLEGE IN FALL 2018 Complete FAFSA ASAP Apply ASAP Register for fall classes starting May 21, 2018 Apply for IGNITE by May 31, 2018 spscc.edu/student-life/IGNITE

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.

Textbooks available for purchase Aug. 20, 2018 Tuition & fees due Aug. 28, 2018 First day of class Sept. 17, 2018

SUMMER QUARTER DATES & DEADLINES

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

WATCH DEADLINES

Tuition & fees due June 12, 2018

Nov. 1, 2017 Last day for summer quarter registration is July 6, 2018

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.

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

2017-18 TUITION Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

1

$105.17

$118.89

$282.17

5

$525.85

$594.45

$1,410.85

12

$1,155.86

$1,294.50

$2,940.26

15

$1,312.10

$1,452.90

$3,118.10

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 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 summer and complete the certificate in as few as 10 weeks!

RSVP for the info session or register now:

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Mark Your Calendars!

SPSCC Foundation Board of Directors

would like to thank and welcome the new Lifetime Circle inductees to the President’s Club Individual and Family Tom Allen Dr. D. Mark and Olivia Brown Leonor and Jay Fuller Judy Hartmann and Mike Roberts Steve McRavin and Patti Gora-McRavin Mike and Teri Murphy JoAnn Ross Brian and Barbara Vance Legacy and Estate Hal Marcus Estate Kenneth and Peggy Ann Ritchey Trust New Lifetime Circle members have cumulative giving of $25,000 or more through Dec. 2017.

Business Columbia Bank Event Planning Specialists, LLC FORMA Construction Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Community Organizations Corvettes De Olympia Saint Martin’s University The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Thurston Mason Counties Medical Society Alliance TwinStar Community Foundation Zonta of Olympia Zonta of South Puget Sound

Drama La Cage Aux Folles May 10-12, 18-19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

May 13, 2018 at 2 p.m.

Artist & Lecture Series Kip Fulbeck May 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Choir Concert June 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Orchestra Concert June 9, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Concerts June 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

The Gallery 13th Annual Student Art Exhibition May 14 - June 14, 2018 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition July 9 - Aug 23, 2018 Film Showcase June 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

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NOTEWORTHY

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President Tim Stokes earns ACT Chief Executive Officer Award

Culinary Arts accreditation visit receives a perfect score

Awarded annually by the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT), the Chief Executive Officer Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in furthering the mission of community and technical colleges. SPSCC president Tim Stokes is this year’s award recipient.

Stokes became the third president of SPSCC in 2013 and has led the college through steady student enrollment during economic flux. He has been instrumental in the attainment of millions of dollars in grants to support student success and has seen improved student completion rates while the student population has diversified.

The Culinary Arts program received a perfect score at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) accreditation visit on April 24–26. ACF evaluators noted zero areas of non-compliance with ACF policies and procedures.

They also noted the program's culture of camaraderie, professionalism, alignment with current industry trends, and industry impact. The program was granted a five-year certification, the longest certification offered to programs with zero points of non-compliance.

Student Town Hall with Rep. Beth Doglio and Sen. Sam Hunt The Student Senate along with president Tim Stokes and 60 students welcomed Rep. Beth Doglio and Sen. Sam Hunt from the 22nd Legislative District to campus on April 17. After a recap of the legislative session and its impact on higher education, students engaged the legislators surrounding a broad variety of topics, including Running Start, Initiative 940, animal breed restrictions, animal rights, and Open Educational Resources to help with textbook affordability.

Student Daniela Suarez, ASB Senator of Legislative Affairs, arranged the event.

Six Automotive and Welding Club students earn medals at SkillsUSA Students were accompanied by their professors/club advisors Alex Wittmann, Dan Main, and Steve McRavin to the spring Leadership and Skills Conference at Columbia Basin College on April 20–21. Two of these students will have an opportunity to compete in the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, KY., in June.

Jennifer Beltrami Related Technical Math and Welding; gold medal in Related Technical Math and gold medal in Welding.

Dale Campbell Related Technical Math and Welding; bronze medal in Related Technical Math and silver medal in Welding.

Jennie Campbell Job Interview and Welding; bronze medal in Welding.

Garth La Sota Related Technical Math and Welding; silver medal in Related Technical Math.

Preston Owsley Prepared Speech and Automotive Service; silver in Prepared Speech.

Aden Paquin Extemporaneous Speech and Automotive Service; gold in Extemporaneous Speech.

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COLLEGE STUDENTS HOME FOR THE SUMMER? > S ave money on transferrable 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.

Running Start grads in WA state saved $39 million in college tuition in 2017

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