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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Student Government
As members of the Associated Student Body of Victor
Valley College, all students are eligible to vote for
student representatives to student government and to
participate in the government of their campus.
Elections for the ASB Council are held in the spring of
each year. ASB election information is available through
the ASB office located on the 2nd floor of the Student
Activities Center. ASB Council meets on a regular basis
and determines social policies and program activities for
students at Victor Valley College. Students on campus
are encouraged to bring matters of interest before the
council or to sit in on student council meetings.
According the ASB Constitution, ASB students who are
taking six or more units with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 are eligible to run for office or be
appointed to student government positions.
The student council’s executive board consists of a
President, Vice President, Executive Senator, Secretary
and Treasurer.
A number of student senators sit on the student council
as representatives of various departments on campus.
ASB Council members have membership on governance
committees that have a significant effect on students.
If you would like to learn more or become involved,
please call (760) 245-4271, extensions 2331, 2278 or
2378.
To view additional information about current council
members, ASB card discounts and upcoming events,
visit www.vvc.edu/asb.
THE WRITING CENTER
Located in the Advanced Technology Center, Building
21, Room 177, the Writing Center instructional assistants
and student tutors are trained to work with students in a
variety of writing tasks, including generating ideas,
focusing on topics, adding support, organizing ideas,
revising essays, researching ideas, documenting
research, as well as recognizing grammar, punctuation,
and spelling errors.
Phi Theta Kappa
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and
encourage scholarship among two-year college students.
To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide
opportunity for the development of leadership and
service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas
and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for
stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold:
To recognize and encourage the academic achievement
of two-year college students and provide opportunities
for individual growth and development through participation
in honors, leadership, service and fellowship
programming.
Alpha Phi Gamma, the Victor Valley College chapter,
was chartered in February 1992 and has enjoyed a
steady growth of membership. As an honor society, Phi
Theta Kappa encourages academic scholarship by
providing an opportunity to develop leadership skills. Phi
Theta Kappa members graduate wearing a special honor
society stole at commencement exercises and have their
transcripts marked with the Phi Theta Kappa seal. Phi
Theta Kappa membership is by invitation only to those
who qualify.
For information and current events, please visit
www.vvc.edu/ptk.
If you would like additional information, please send an
email to phithetakapa@vvc.edu or call (760) 245-4271
x2475.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Software programs, word processing, and reference
texts are available to help students. Tutors can also
instruct in computer operations. Students from all
disciplines are welcome. For information on services and
hours of operation call (760) 245-4271, extension 2607or
2703. For those students not regularly on campus, visit
our website for writing information and online tutoring:
www.vvc.edu/offices/writing-center/.
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