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Associated Students of Solano Community College

4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 864-7000, Ext.4367

This newsletter is online at http://www.solano.edu/ under “News”

Important Fall 2016 Dates:

Nov 11 | Veterans Day Holiday – Campus closed Nov 23 | Faculty Development Day – No classes held Nov 24| Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Campus closed Nov 25-27| Holiday Weekend - Campus closed Nov 28 | Spring 2017 Priority Registration Begins

November 1-15, 2016 Happy Fall!

Associated Students of Solano College ASSC Meetings – Tuesdays

12:30 – 2:30 p.m. - Room 1421

ICC Meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays ~12:30-1:30p.m.in Rm 1421

All Clubs need to send a rep!

Sponsored by ASSC

Early Learning Center Annual Scholastic Book Fair November 29th-December 1st, 2016

11:00am-4:00pm in Building 200, Rm 227 ***We will also be holding a drawing for 6 themed baskets***

All proceeds go directly to The Early Learning Center

Book fair will be available online: scholastic.com/fair (scroll down to The Early Learning Center & shop for Book Fair)

Sponsored by the Parent Advisory club

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Campus Sheriff’s Office

Crime Beat

10/11/16 – A visiting soccer player left her personal bag, in plain view, in a vehicle. The vehicle was parked in Lot 7 and it was broken into and her bag taken. The case is under investigation.

Crime Beat Tips and Holiday Safety Tips

The above incident is a reminder that when leaving your vehicle, be sure it is locked and secured. Lock any valuable items in the glove compartment or in the trunk. Do not leave anything of value out in the open for all to see. With the holiday season upon us, please drive safely and always be aware of your surroundings. Drive defensively. Traffic is heavier during the holidays. Drivers may also have indulged in too much holiday spirits. When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Always park in a well-lit and well-traveled area. Do not park in a remote or dark area. When you return to your vehicle, scan the interior of your car to be sure no one is hiding inside. Check to see if you are being followed. When storing items purchased at the stores, always place them out of sight! If you are of drinking age, don’t leave your drink unattended, and never accept a drink from someone you don’t know. Don’t walk alone at night; travel in a group at all times and never travel with someone you don’t know. If you find yourself at a party where you don’t know a lot of people or the crowd is unruly, grab your friends and get out. Call it a night or go to a party with more of friends and people you know. Keep your cell phone with you at all times and ensure it is charged just in case you need to use it to call for help. And always, if you see anything or anyone that is acting suspicious, contact the Campus Sheriff’s Office in Building 1800 B or call us at (707) 864-7131.

For more information visit the Campus Sheriff’s Office website at http://www.solano.edu/police/index.php

Turkey Drive! Now thru Nov. 17th.

Once again SCC will be collecting donations of frozen turkeys and delivering them to the Solano Food Bank. This is an almost painless way to make a donation, all you have to do is bring your donation to one of the many collection points listed below and they will take it from there.

We are asking for turkeys, but really we will take anything. Since we make daily runs, we can take perishable as well as non-perishable donations. And, of course, the food bank always likes money if you just want to keep it simple. Please feel free to contact Donna Meyer if you have any questions by email: donna.meyer@solano.edu or tel: 864-7114.

Donation collection points:

Bldg 100, Rm 142, Judie Burtenshaw, M-F 8am-4pm, except 1:30-2:30p Bldg 300, Rm 348, see Dani Gonzalez, M-F 8a-4p Bldg 400, Rm 433, see Khadijah Adjabeng, M-F 8:30a-3:30p Bldg 500, Rm 509, see Sal Abbate, M-F 7:30a-11:30a Bldg 600, Rm 620, see Sandra Therrien, M-F 9a-3p Bldg 700, Rm 729, see Janet Leary, M-F 8:30a-4p Bldg 800, Rm 805B, see Jan Schwartz, between 9a-3p, except 12-1p Bldg 1300, Rm 1307B, see Donna Meyer or Leigh Anne Jones, between 8a-5:30p Bldg 1400,Rm 1425, see Dena Hudson, M-R 8a-1p & 3-4p, F 8a-12p Bldg 1700, Rm 1734, see Claire Gover, M-F 9a-4:30p Bldg 1800A, Rm 1801, see JJ Eaves, M-F 8a-3:30p

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Student Health Center – Room 1409

(707) 864-7163

We at the Student Health Center are here to help you stay healthy and learn more about your health.

The services at the Student Health Center are free to

students .

Health Center Staff

Suzanne Goodwin, PHN

Regina Huerls-Washington, HA

Health Center Hours

Mon thru Thurs 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.* *(hrs. subject to change)

Friday. 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Closed when there are no classes.

The Student Health Center has many services that support your efforts to succeed at college. Stop by to learn more about our services and to meet our friendly staff. Check out our webpage at www.solano.edu. Click on “Campus Life” then “Health Center”

Pregnancy Testing

Blood Pressure Check

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Tuberculin (TB) Skin Testing is offered on Mondays

& Tuesdays - Please call in advance at 864-7163 for an

appointment. You must return in 48-72 hours post test to

have the Tuberculin skin test read and receive your record

of testing.

Health Screening exams are available at the Student Health Center for Children’s Program students. Drop-in or make an appointment for your Health Screening.

Screenings/testing: Health , diabetic, vision, hearing and urine screenings.

Medications: Free over-the-counter medications for common conditions are available free to students at the Student Health Center. Medications include: generic choices of decongestants, pain medications, cough suppressants, lubricating eye drops, burn gel, & more.

FREE Condoms: Includes X-large, latex-free - also, female condoms

Lactation Station – Privacy for breastfeeding students to breastfeed their babies or pump milk. Stop by and we’ll find a comfortable place for you.

Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific 1325 Travis Blvd., Suite C, Fairfield, CA 94533

(707) 429-8855 600 Nut Tree Rd. #340, Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 317-2111 990 Broadway, Vallejo, CA 94589

(707) 643-4545

Mental Health Therapist

No Longer Available at the Student Health Ctr.

For information on Mental Health services in Solano County contact the Student Health Center, or

Aldea Children and Family Services (707) 427-1845 470 Chadbourne Rd., Ste A, Fairfield, 94534

Solano County Mental Health Access Line 1-800-547-0495

Solano County 24 hours Crisis Line (707) 428-1131

Solano Community College Student Health

Center Outreach at the Vacaville and

Vallejo Campuses

Fall 2016

Vallejo:

Wed Nov 9 -9-11:30am

Tue Dec 6- 9-11:30am

Vacaville:

Tue Nov 8- 9-11:30am

Wed Dec 7- 9-11:30am

Any questions please contact:

Suzanne Goodwin, RN PHN

707-864-7163 Or 707-864-7000 x 5264

suzanne.goodwin@solano.edu

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Assessment Center - www.solano.edu/assessment

Assessment Centers are located at the Main Campus and the Vacaville and Vallejo Campuses. Students must make an appointment to test at the Assessment Center.

Testing Days & Times

Fairfield Main Campus:

Twice daily on Mon and Tue at 1:00pm or 5:00pm

Wed, Thu & Fri at 9:00am or 1:00pm

Vallejo Campus: Friday at 9:00am

Vacaville Campus: Fridays only at 1:00pm

For more information, please email us at assessment@solano.edu

Or call (707) 864-7000 x4525 or x7118

Academic Success and Tutoring Center (ASTC) In the Main Campus Library

and at the Vacaville & Vallejo Centers

The Academic Success Center and Tutoring Center

continue to work together to provide one cohesive service.

Referred to as the Academic Success & Tutoring Center

(ASTC), students may take advantage of the drop-in

tutoring services with No Appointment Needed. Each

semester all students utilizing the ASTC area must sign

up for TUTR500, which is a non-credit, no homework, free

course. We'll help you sign up on the spot!

The ASTC space for the main campus is inside the campus

Library; enter through the double doors of the library,

turn left, and find us at the end of the hall near room 101.

ASTC drop in tutoring services are also available at the

Vacaville and Vallejo Centers.

All services are free and open to currently

enrolled students.

Stop by and check us out!

DO YOU NEED A TYPING CERTIFICATE FOR A

JOB, CLASS, OR JUST WANT TO KNOW YOUR

TYPING SPEED AND ACCURACY?

TYPING TEST CERTIFICATES FALL 2016

You can take a typing test and receive a certificate immediately at the Solano Community College Campus in Fairfield

The 5-minute typing test is given in Room 502 on Fridays from 12:00-3:30 p.m. on the following dates:

November 4 & 18 December 2, 9, & 16

There is no cost for the test, you just need to bring

some form of identification with a picture.

Typing Certificate will show your words per minute/how many errors/ and signed by a proctor.

If you need a placement test for registration into a course please email patricia.ceja@solano.edu with your name, ID

number and course you are interested in registering for and I will schedule a placement test for you. You must already have

completed the application process for the college.

Dates and times are subject to change Contact Pat Ceja 707-864-7258

Join Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society and be recognized as a top scholar. PTK is an International Honor Society. Membership can help you get scholarships, develop critical learning and leadership skills, give you the competitive edge for

transfer and for jobs, and make you part of a worldwide community of scholars. You must be currently enrolled at SCC with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in at least 12 units of transferable or degree-applicable course work completed at SCC within the last 3 semesters. Drop by the Student Life Office (Rm 1425) for an application or contact Dr. Shirley Lewis (PTK Advisor) at shirley.lewis@solano.edu

Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) Honor Society AGS is a California Community College Scholastic Honor Society that promotes academic achievement and ser-vice. The minimum requirement is a 3.0 GPA and at least 12 units completed. You can pick up an application from the Student Life Office in room 1425. For more information, please email Genele.Rhoads@solano.edu.

A Short Quiz: + = ??? ( Answer: A Completed Bachelor’s Degree)

Solano Community College Vallejo Center hosts an even-ing and weekend Degree completion program in Liberal Studies in partnership with Sonoma State University’s School of Extended and International Education.

Upcoming Information Meetings, 5 - 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Fairfield Campus, Rm 812

Thursday, Dec. 8 - Vacaville Center, Rm 212

*Program website: www.sonoma.edu/exed/napa-solano

Would you like to earn a B.A. in Liberal Studies?

Sonoma State University offers an upper-division program in Vallejo, California leading to a Bachelor of

Arts in Liberal Studies. The Liberal Studies Solano program offers a wide variety of courses from the social sciences, humanities, and nat-ural sciences while providing a flexible major through which students may also take courses in other areas of interest. Like more traditional liberal arts majors, the Liberal Studies Solano major is excellent preparation for students interested in a career in teaching or counseling, the legal profession, or business as well as graduate work in the social sciences and the humanities.