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Student Support Services
2015-2016 Catalog
CalWORKs Program
CalWORKs stands for California Work Opportunities and
Responsibility to Kids. Anyone who is receiving cash aid from
a countywelfare departmentmay be eligible. TheCalWORKs
Programprovides academic counseling, employment training,
career counseling, child care, work study, andwork experience.
Each week students must participate in 32 hours of learning
andwork activities. Formore information, call (559) 637-2504.
Child Care Center
Reedley College
A licensed child care facility is available for students and staff,
with students having priority. The Infant-Toddler program
offers care for children ages six weeks through two years. The
Pre-School Lab offers care for children ages two through five
years of age. (Pre-school children MUST be potty trained).
Our centers are located at the north end of campus and serve
as a teacher-training laboratory forChildDevelopmentmajors.
Applications for child care are available at bothLabSchool sites.
Registration starts over each semester, with priority extended
to currently enrolled families. A waiting list is maintained
each semester. Applications for Summer/Fall pre-registration
begins on April 1. Applications for Spring pre-registration
begins November 1. The Lab School observes all school
holidays. Regular hours of care are: Monday through Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For enrollment information contact
(559) 638-0300, ext. 3350, or ext. 3295.
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.
Afternoon sessions are from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Full
day program hours 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 SCCCDPolice 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.