SPSCC Advance, Fall 2017

ADVANCE South Puget Sound Community College | Fall 2017

The skills you need for the life you want Fall Classes Begin Sept. 18, 2017

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To Our New (and Future) Students #sailandprevail

On the Cover: From high school students to returning adults, over 1,400 grads and their families celebrated 2017 graduation This year’s SPSCC commencement ceremony was one to remember.

Between the location change to Ingersoll Stadium and record-breaking attendance of family and friends, SPSCC celebrated its 1,411 outstanding graduates from the 2016-17 school year.

Congratulations and welcome to SPSCC! We’re here to help you ‘sail and prevail’ on your voyage to a brighter future.

As a student here, you will always find the resources you need to support you in academics, technology, and in your personal life. We will be here as you make friends, join clubs, and take final exams. We’ll help you face the challenges of college and support you in any way you need to succeed. And we’ll definitely be there when you walk across the stage and accept your diploma.

At SPSCC, you will discover your passions and begin to plan your next steps in life. The journey will be exciting and challenging. And no matter what comes your way, you will sail and prevail.

Welcome, once again, and we can’t wait to see you on campus soon!

Running Start Student Nikita Salas, 2017 student speaker Nikita Salas attended SPSCC as a Running Start student through Timberline High School and graduated with an Associate in Arts degree. While at SPSCC, Salas served two years on the Campus Activities Board and participated actively in the College's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center.

She plans to attend Western Washington University in the fall and continue a path of leadership and service in her new community.

Returning Adult Student Jameson Paulk, 2017 graduate and continuing student Jameson Paulk graduated from the Culinary Arts program and already has plans to return to earn an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration.

“Opening up a small restaurant in Lacey is my goal,” said Paulk. He attended commencement with his wife Victoria and three children as a perfect example of overcoming the challenges that come with balancing family and school.

Graduation 2017 Facts

3.22

935

average

GPA Published by the Public Relations Office.

Cindy Lawrence, Sophia Santos, Nausheen Kasmani, Kelly Green, Kati Sagawa, and Sarah Nelson

1,859

plan to transfer to

4-year schools ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED

(pictured left to right).

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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) Sign up for NSAR 3-4 weeks before new student registration. Sign up ASAP to get an early shot at registering for the classes you want.

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.

Get one-on-one help by contacting our Admissions Outreach Team at outreach@spscc.edu or 360-596-5440.

Why Your Family Should Consider

RUNNING START

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Last year’s Running Start students tell us why they picked Running Start I grew up in a community that really values education. It’s reinforcing to move forward into my academic future.

Chélyn Bigornia, North Thurston HS

I wanted to challenge myself academically.

Kate Armstrong, Tumwater HS

I get more sleep by taking classes later in the day.

I’m more independent, choosing my own schedule and planning my years.

Trinh Vo, North Thurston HS

My older sister did Running Start so I’m following her steps.

There’s a great diversity of new friends to make.

Omar Arbob, Timberline HS

Tuition

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81% Course Success Rate

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

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

* Fees & text book costs not included

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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 ● Financial Services ● 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 ● Fire & Emergency Services Technology ● Pre-Law ● Paralegal ● ● Political Science ●

Career Healthcare

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

Information Technology

CAD/BIM ● ● ● Computer Network Administration ● ● Computer Programming ● ● Computer Science ● Database Management ● ● Information Technology Support ● ●

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

Science, Engineering, and Math 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

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SPSCC awards more than 12,000 scholarships and grants to students each year, totaling nearly $10 million! Ensure you take these steps to get the funding you need.

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

MAKE 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 In 2016-17, the SPSCC Foundation awarded 350 scholarships and grants totaling over $450,000. Information about Foundation and external scholarships can be found at spscc.edu/scholarships.

PREPPING FOR COLLEGE IN FALL 2018 Complete FAFSA starting Oct. 1, 2017 FAFSA Party* Nov. 1, 2017 Apply ASAP or by April 2018 (recommended) FAFSA priority deadline March 15, 2018 Apply for Foundation scholarships Feb. – May 2018 Register for fall classes starting May 21, 2018 Textbooks available for purchase Aug. 20, 2018 Tuition & fees due Aug. 28, 2018 First day of class Sept. 17, 2018

*DON’T MISS OUR FIRST EVER FAFSA PARTY! Nov. 1, 2017 Join us for food, games, and special assistance submitting your FAFSA. Whether this is your first or fifth time completing the FAFSA, we welcome you to come party and get financial aid squared away for a successful year at SPSCC. 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Student Union Building (Bldg. 27).

2017-18 TUITION & FEES 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 Cultural Enrichment & Entertainment

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Open to the Public

Corporate & Continuing Education (non-credit)

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spscc.edu/entertainment Art Exhibitions Dance Performances Lectures Music Concerts Sporting Events

Percival Restaurant

Janis Ian Choir Concert

Foundation Scholarships Available Apply for winter scholarships between Sept. 4 and Oct. 10!

The SPSCC Foundation offers more than 250 scholarships each year, thanks to our generous community.

Emergency grants, tool funds, and tuition waivers help increase access to workforce training, certificate programs, and transfer courses.

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

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

Lacey Campus

The Experience

South Puget Sound Community College Presents

October 7, 2017

spscc.edu/foundation For sponsorship or ticket inquiries, please call 360-596-5430.

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NOTEWORTHY Trustee Barbara Clarkson honored with 2017 ACT Equity Award SPSCC celebrates Trustee Barbara Clarkson’s receipt of the 2017 ACT Equity Award. The Equity Award, presented by the Washington State Association of College Trustees, recognizes exemplary commitment to achieve equity in the development, administration, and delivery of educational programs and services in the community and technical college system. The Board was compelled to nominate Trustee Clarkson because of her lifelong dedication to equity in education and impact at SPSCC and throughout Thurston County.

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Nursing Program earns pre-accreditation status Nurse Pinning Ceremony 2017

SPSCC Board of Trustees

The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation has granted the SPSCC Nursing Program pre-accreditation status, the first step to achieving national accreditation. The next step requires the program to submit a self-study report and schedule an on-site evaluation, expected to happen by fall of 2018.

“This pre-accreditation phase speaks to the quality and forward movement of our program,” said Associate Dean of Nursing Laurie Choate. The program is the first in Washington State to implement an Associate of Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement degree, which allows graduates to seamlessly move to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. Graduates from 2016 and 2017 programs have been accepted to bachelor’s programs and hired at local health facilities.

Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition awards announced Each year, artists from southwest Washington are invited to submit their works to the Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition.

At the July 6 opening reception, exhibition juror Amy McBride selected purchase and merit awards from the 42 works in the show. Congratulations to the winners!

Purchase Awards: Jason Sobottka (Tacoma) Lagomorph Holy Spirit Rebecca Smurr (Olympia) Relative Obscurity and Overshadowed Neil Peck (Olympia) Great Blue Doyle Fanning (Olympia) Mt. Rainier Reflection Melissa Barnes (Olympia) Stumps in Beaver Pond

Jason Sobottka

Evan Clayton Horback

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Merit Awards: Charles Eklund (Olympia) A Quiet Morning CJ Swanson (Tumwater) Will to Succeed Evan Clayton Horback (Olympia) americanizing dystopia Hart James (Olympia) Where the Seals are Birthed

Neil Peck

Charles Eklund

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UPCOMING ARTIST & LECTURE SERIES Thursday Oct. 19, 2017 7:30 p.m.

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SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ARTIST & LECTURE 2016 17 SERIES

Athletics Fall Home* League Matches Women's Volleyball 9/22 7 p.m. vs. Highline 9/29 7 p.m. vs. Green River 10/6 7 p.m. vs. Tacoma 10/13 7 p.m. vs. Grays Harbor 10/25 7 p.m. vs. Lower Columbia 11/1 7 p.m. vs. Pierce 11/8 7 p.m. vs. Centralia Men's Soccer 9/13 4 p.m. vs. Tacoma 9/27 4 p.m. vs. Highline 10/7 2 p.m. vs. Pierce 10/11 4 p.m. vs. Bellevue 10/14 2 p.m. vs. Highline 10/25 4 p.m. vs. Pierce *Volleyball home games are played at the gym (building 31) on Olympia Campus; soccer home games are played at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey