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The Madera Community College Center Child Development Center serves as
a teaching, research and demonstration center to provide an opportunity for
child development students to plan, prepare and teach in an early childhood
settingundersupervisionofearlychildhoodinstructors.TheChildDevelopment
Center observes the semester schedule and is closed during school holidays.
For enrollment information contact: (559) 638-0300 ext. 3730 or (559) 675-
4800 ext. 4807.
Counseling
The Counseling Center provides comprehensive counseling services to assist
students toward a successful college experience. Counselors help promote
studentdevelopmentandsuccessbycoordinatingqualityservicesandprograms
that are focused on students’ needs. Counselors provide the following services
to students:
• Individualized assessment of interest and abilities
• academic advising on appropriate courses and programs of study for a
vocational program, degree or certificate, and/or transfer to a
four-year university
• development of a student educational plan to achieve educational
goals
• assistance with resolving personal issues and adjusting to college life
Counselors are available on a same day basis or by an future appointment
through eSARS student services online appointment system. The Counseling
Center is located in the Student Services building. Regular hours are Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (559) 638-0337.
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S)
Disabled Students Programs and Services provides 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. Accessible parking is available throughout
the campus. For more information, contact Disabled Students Programs and
Services at Reedley College (559) 638-0332 or Madera Community College
Center (559) 675-4864. 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. The High
Tech Center offers students with disabilities training, assistance, and resource
informationonhowtouseadaptivecomputertechnologyandassistivesoftware
programs. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For
more information, contact Disabled Students Programs and Services at (559)
638-0332. The TTY phone number is (559) 638-0356. There are also adaptive
computers available in the Library Computer Lab.
Workability III
TheWorkability III program is a collaboration between Reedley College and the
California StateDepartment of Rehabilitation (DOR).Workability III is designed
to assist individualswith disabilitieswith preparing for, finding andmaintaining
gainful employment. Reedley College Workability III aims to assist students,
the Department of Rehabilitation, and the local community through vocational
education, training, counseling, and consistent, direct service. TheWorkability
III program is located in the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S)
office. For more information, contact the Workability III Coordinator at (559)
638-0332, ext. 3486.
Student Support Services Program (SSS)
The Student Support Services Program is a 100% federally funded TRIO
Program serving Reedley College and the Madera Community College Center.
It is designed to provide enrichment services that will alleviate the educational
and social barriers which prevent students with disabilities from succeeding
at the post-secondary level. Through the delivery of comprehensive academic,
social,andpersonalservices,theStudentSupportServicesProgramwillpromote
and increase the retention and transfer rates of Reedley College’s students
with disabilities. Services include needs assessments, disability management,
specializedtutorials,academicenrichmentmaterials,studystrategies,learning
skills, and social skills development. For more information, contact the SSS
coordinator at (559) 638-0332, ext. 3532.
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 in preparing for their initial semester in a community
collegeandnavigationoftheStateCenterCommunityCollegeDistrictcampuses,
resources and accommodations available for students with disabilities. The
course is typically offered during the fall semester. For more information please
contact teh TTC counselor/coordinator at (559) 638-0332.
EOP&S and CARE
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) is a state funded
program that provides comprehensive support services to first generation
college students who come from low income and educationally disadvantaged
backgrounds. The program serves full-time students and aims to inform and
guide them through the higher education process. Participants are provided
with outreach services, intensive counseling, retention assistance, tutoring,
priority registration, and financial aid. EOP&S students may also qualify for
the CARE program which helps single, head of household parents with meal
cards and cash grants. For more information, please come by our office located
in the Student Services building, or call (559) 638-0340.
Food Services/Cafeteria
The Tiger Café provides appetizing food in pleasant surroundings to staff and
students. Meals and snacks are available throughout the day. The cafeteria is
open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Fridays 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Hours are subject to changes. Summer hours will vary. For further
information call (559) 638-0321.