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55 Student Support Services 2017-2018 Catalog Madera Community College Center Pre-school is available for children three to five years old, at a licensed child care facility located at the Madera Community College Center. Children who are completely potty trained (unless a special need exists), andnot currently attending grade school, are eligible for enrollment as space permits. Interested parents are advised to apply early, prior to the start of any semester or summer session. The Madera Community College Center Campus Child Development LearningCenter is not only apre-school program but is also a teaching, research and demonstration center that provides an opportunity for Child Development students to plan, prepare and teach in a classroom under the supervision of early childhood education instructors. The center has also received NAEYC Accreditation. TheChildDevelopmentLearningCenterobservesthesemester schedule and is closed during school holidays. Regular hours for pre-school enrichment and full day programs are Monday through Friday, morning sessions 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Afternoonsessionsarefrom12:00p.m.until4:00p.m.Fullday programhours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer enrollment hours may vary. For enrollment information contact (559) 675-4800, ext. 4807. College Police The State Center Community College District maintains a college police department for the protection and safety of all people and property of the college district. All campus officers are certified by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and have the same powers and restrictions as any other law enforcement officer. Furthermore, the SCCCD Police Department will investigate any incidents that may hinder or obstruct the educational and administrative process of the college. To report suspicious activities or ask for police assistance, call the Campus Police at (559) 638-0300, ext. 3330. Counseling and Guidance The Counseling Center provides comprehensive counseling services to assist students toward a successful college experience. Counselors help promote student development and success by coordinating quality services and programs that are focused on students’ needs. The programs are designed to provide each student with individualized help in assessing personal interests and abilities, along with resolving personal issues and adjusting to college life. The goal of the Counseling Center programs is to facilitate the process by which students choose the appropriate courses and programs of study in order to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university, and/or complete a vocational program. Counselors provide academic advising and assist students in the selection of courses and majors, along with developing a student education plan to achieve their educational goals. Counselors are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. The Counseling Center is located in the Student Services Building. Regular hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (559) 638-0337. Transfer Center The Transfer Center assists students with the transition from Reedley College to a baccalaureate level college or university. The center provides a variety of informational resources for students about the Universities of California, California State Universities, California private colleges, and many out of state colleges. Additionally, the Transfer Center sponsors field trips each semester to visit baccalaureate level colleges within California. The Transfer Center is located in CSS-2. For more information, call (559) 638-0300. Career Services Career Services are available to all Reedley College students and alumni. Services include self assessments, major and career exploration, career counseling appointments, career and employability resources, an online job board, mock interviews, and jobdevelopment appointments. Additionally, multiple career related activities, events, and workshops are hosted each year. Please refer to our webpages for more information. Career Services: http://www.reedleycollege . edu/career services and Student Employment: https://www. collegecentral.com/reedleycollege. TheReedleyCollegeCareerResourceCenter(CRC)islocated inCSS-1, Room1. Formore information, call (559) 637-2543. The Career Transfer Center (CTC) is located at the Madera CommunityCollegeCenterinAM141.Formoreinformation, call (559) 675-4882. (The Student Success Center is located at the Oakhurst Community College Center in OC 8.)