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

P R O G R A M S & S E R V I C E SHow can I become a member?The ASSC Governing Council is always looking fornew members. If you are interested in developingcommun ication and leadership skills, political activism,and increasing cultural awareness, please visit theStudent Govern ment webpage at www.SkylineCollege.edu, or the Student Activities Office, Building 6,Room 6212, for an application and additional information.Any interested student with a minimum GPA of 2.05 whois enrolled in at least six units is eligible to participate asa member of the ASSC Governing Council. Positions onthe Governing Council are obtained through elections orby appointments.Copies of the Associated Students of Skyline CollegeConstitution and Constitutional Bylaws are available tostudents in the Student Activities Office or online at www.SkylineCollege.edu by clicking on Student Handbook.Students who would like additional information aboutStudent Government may call (650) 738-4327 or stop bythe Associated Students of Skyline College Office,Building 6, Room 6214.STUDENT PUBLICATIONSThe following publications are published for the studentbody:The Student Handbook, which is available online,contains information for incoming students about campusrules, student conduct, college staff, student organizations,and services of the college.The Skyline View, is a student-run print and onlinenewspaper that covers the campus community and isproduced by Skyline College journalism students. Pub -lication opportunities for non-journalism students includeguest opinion columns, letters to the editor, and more.Talisman, the literary magazine produced by theEnglish 161/162 Creative Writing class each May, containsoriginal art and literature. The Victoria Alvarado MemorialShort Story Award, including a cash prize, is given for thebest story submitted. The Dorothy Dutcher Award is givenfor the best submission in poetry or in journal-writing.STUDENT SERVICESONE STOP CENTERSkyline’s Student Services One Stop Center is locatedon the second floor of Building 2. The majority of studentsupport services are located in the Center. Students wishingto obtain more information about available servicesshould check in at the One Stop Information Desk or call(650) 738-4465. Staff are available day and eveninghours. Campus tours can be arranged upon request.STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMThe San Mateo County Community Colleges, in cooperationwith the American Institute for Foreign Study, offerstudents the opportunity to study and live abroad, earningup to 15 units toward an Associate degree which aretransferable for Bachelor’s degree credit. Current offeringsinclude a London or Paris Semester in the fall, aSemester in Florence in the spring, and a summer programwith location to be determined. Students applying toparticipate must have completed at least 12 college unitswith a minimum GPA of 2.5. Costs, including flights andliving accommodations, are reasonable and financial aidis available. Early planning is advisable. Check the websitefor more information and contacts:http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/studyabroad.TRANSFER CENTERThe Transfer Center provides comprehensive transferservices, resources, activities, and events. Transfer assistanceincludes:• Application and informational workshops• University tours and off-campus events• Visits from university representatives• Transfer Admission Guarantee programs• Transfer and articulation information• Access to computers for college researchSign-up to be on the transfer eNews mailing list tokeep informed about on/off-campus transfer-relatedevents and activities. Transfer information and a calendarof ongoing events are posted on the Center’s webpage atwww.SkylineCollege.edu/general/transfercenter.Please visit the Transfer Center in Building 2, Room 2227,or call (650) 738-4232 if we can be of assistance.TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORTSERVICES (SSS)TRIO/SSS (Student Support Services) provides intensiveacademic and counseling support for students whomeet the program criteria (low income, first generation infamily to have attended college, or disabled, either physicalor learning). The mission of the TRIO program is tohelp students meet their educational goals through succeedingin college, graduating, and transferring to a fouryearcollege. To apply, fill out an application in theLearning Center.For general information about the Learning Center, call(650)-738-4144 or see our website: http://www.SkylineCollege.edu/general/learningcenter/index.html.64 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G