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Student Support Services
2015-2016 Catalog
Career Resource Center
CareerServicesareavailablefreeofchargetoallReedleyCollege
students. Avariety of computerized andpaper assessments are
subscribed to by the college to aid in personalized exploration
of interests, skills, aptitudes, personality, and values that
influence career choice. Career resource books are located in
the Career Resource Center located in CSS-2. All Reedley
College counselors are qualified to help you select appropriate
assessments, explore your selected career pathways, and create
a Student Educational Plan (SEP) to help you achieve your
career goal. For more information or to make a counseling
appointment, call (559) 638-0300, ext. 3543
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Disabled Students Programs and
Services (DSP&S)
Disabled Students Programs and Services provide specialized
counseling, support services, and resources to students with
temporary or permanent disabilities. Regular hours are 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Disabled Students
Programs and Services is located in the Disabled Students
Programs and Services Building. Handicapped parking is
available behind the building. For more information, contact
Disabled Students Programs and Services at (559) 638-0332.
The TTY phone number is (559) 638-0356.
Learning Disability Services
If you have a learning disability or suspect that you might
have one, contact Disabled Students Programs and Services
for more information about what services are available to help
you. Contact Disabled Students Programs and Services at
(559) 638-0332. The TTY phone number is (559) 638-0356.
High Tech Center
Adapted computer equipment is available in the High Tech
Center which is located in the Disabled Students Programs
and Services Building. Training, assistance, and resource
information in the use of adaptive computer technology and
assistive software programs for students with disabilities are
available. For more information, contact Disabled Students
Programs and Services at (559) 638-0332. The TTY phone
number is (559) 638-0356.
Developmental Services Classes
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) at
Reedley College offers a wide range of classes developed
specifically for the student with a disability. These courses are
offered for non-degree applicable credit under Developmental
Services. See the Course Descriptions for a listing of courses
or a DSP&S counselor for information on current offerings.
Workability III
Reedley College’s Workability III (WA III) program
assists students with disabilities in pre-vocational services,
employability skills, and employment development/placement.
Services include creating a portfolio, interviewing skills, job
seeking skills, job expectations, career search, job experience,
on-the-job training, etc. The WA III program is located in the
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) office.
Student eligibility for the program is based on attendance at
Reedley College and referral for program services from the
Department of Rehabilitation. For more information, contact
the WA III coordinator at (559) 638-0300, ext. 3487.
Student Support Services Program (SSS)
The Student Support Services Program is a 100% federally
funded TRIO Program. It is designed to provide enrichment
services that will alleviate the educational and social barriers
whichprevent students withdisabilities fromsucceeding at the
post-secondary level. Through the delivery of comprehensive
academic, social, and personal services, the Student Support
Services Program will promote and increase the retention and
transfer rates of Reedley College’s students with disabilities.
Services include, but are not limited to, needs assessments,
disability management, specialized tutorials, academic
advising, personal counseling, assistive technology, academic
enrichment materials, study strategies, learning skills, and
social skills development. For more information, contact the
SSS coordinator at (559) 638-0332, ext. 3532
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Transition to College Program
The Transition to College Program is composed of counseling
services and a unit course (DEVSER 240). DEVSER 240 is a
one unit course designed to assist students with disabilities to
for their initial semester in a community college andnavigation
of the State Center Community College District campuses,
resources and accommodations available for students with
disabilities. The course is typically offered during the spring
semester at high school campuses throughout the State Center
Community College District service area (Fresno, Clovis,
Madera, Oakhurst, Reedley and other nearby communities).
However, the course can be offered at other locations, for any
age student, preparing to enter the community college district.
Extended Learning Centers
Math Study Center
The STEMgrant fundedMath Study Center offers specialized
drop-in tutoring to Reedley College students who are enrolled
in math courses. The center provides a math instructor as well
as several well-qualified student peer-tutors to assist visitors
with homework exercises and test preparation. The center has
numerous whiteboards and 20 computers and online access