Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

Assistive Technology ProgramThe Assistive Technology (AT) Program gives studentswith disabilities access to computers using adaptive softwareand hardware. When students enroll in DSKL 825 –Assistive Computer Technology, they receive individualizedtraining in the adaptive software that is unique totheir learning and/or computer access needs. Studentslearn to use these tools while completing courseworkfrom other classes in which they are enrolled. Studentswith disabilities have access to the computers withadaptive hardware and software throughout the dayand evenings at various locations on campus and inBuilding 2, Room 2309, during Assistive Technology Labhours. The software available for students includes, but isnot limited to, scan and read programs (e.g., Kurzweil3000/1000), voice recognition (e.g., Dragon NaturallySpeaking), word prediction (e.g., WordQ), screen magnification(e.g., ZoomText), and a screen reader (e.g., JAWS).As part of the Assistive Technology Program, studentswith learning or physical disabilities may request andreceive their textbooks, tests and classroom materials inalternate format (e.g., electronic text, Braille or large print)from the Alternate Media Specialist. For more information,contact the Assistive Technology Program Office, Building2, Room 2311, or call (650) 738-4497Differential Learning Skills ProgramThe Differential Learning Skills Program (DSKL) offersservices to students with suspected and documentedlearning/learning-related disabilities. Services include, butare not limited to, evaluation and document review, assistancewith accommodations, development of advocacyskills, review of learning styles and related study strategies.For further information, visit the Learning SkillsOffice, located on the third floor of the Student ServicesCenter, Building 2, Room 2317, or call (650) 738-4125.Workability III ProgramThe Workability III (WAIII) Program assists persons withdisabilities to obtain and retain competitive employment.WAIII is a cooperative program between Skyline Collegeand the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).WAIII serves people with disabilities who are clients ofDOR. For more information and program eligibility, contactthe WAIII Program Office, located on the third floor ofthe Student Services Center, Building 2, Room 2340, orcall (650) 738-4467.Skyline College and the DSPS program are committedto providing services that will enhance the educationalexperience of the disabled student population. For a moredetailed description of the Disabled Students Program,stop by the Disabled Students Program and ServicesOffice, Building 2, Room 2350, or call (650) 738-4280.DISTANCE EDUCATIONSkyline College offers a range of course via distanceeducation. Many of these courses can be applied to meetcertificate, associate degree, and university transferrequirements. Students that are enrolled in distance educationcourses have the same status as students enrolledin on-campus courses. You have access to support servicesand financial aid, and are held to the same collegeand academic policies.The Skyline College Class Schedule lists distance educationofferings for each semester. Additional informationabout Distance Education in the San Mateo CountyCom munity College District can be found at the District’sDistance Education Gateway website (www.smccd.edu/degateway). This site provides a comprehensive summaryof district offerings and distance education programinformation.If you have questions about Distance Education at Sky -line College, please contact the Skyline Distance Edu cationoffice at SkylineDE@smccd.edu or drop by the DistanceEducation Office located in Building 1, Room 1316.EXTENDED OPPORTUNITYPROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOPS)Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) isdesigned to improve access, retention and completion ofeducational goals by students who are both low incomeand educationally disadvantaged. EOPS students havethe potential to succeed in college but have not been ableto realize their potential because of economic and/or educationalbarriers.EOPS offers a range of services such as counseling,one-on-one tutorial assistance, bilingual counseling inSpanish, transfer assistance, UC and CSU application feewaivers, a book service program, vocational grants, andcalculator loan program. In addition, EOPS students whoare single heads of households receiving AFDC/TANF orCalWORKs with a child under the age of 14 are eligible forthe Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education(CARE) program. CARE provides additional services andsupport to students by way of child care, transportationassistance, grants, and special workshops specifically tailoredto the needs of CARE students.EOPS is committed to helping students access theresources necessary to succeed in college and workscooperatively with other programs and services on campuswhose goals are enhancing scholastic achievementand academic excellence. EOPS also sponsors activitiesand workshops that provide cultural enrichment and promotepersonal growth.The EOPS office is located in Building 2. Hoursare 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For additional assistance call(650) 738-4139, visit the EOPS web page at http://www.skylinecollege.edu, or send an email to skyeops@smccd.edu.P R O G R A M S & S E R V I C E S2 011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u55