Student Handbook - Rudolf Steiner College
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Fair Oaks Campus<br />
<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
2012–2013 Academic Year<br />
RUDOLF STEINER COLLEGE<br />
A Center for Waldorf Teacher Education, Transformative Learning, and the Arts<br />
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 • 916-INFO-RSC<br />
rsc@steinercollege.edu • www.steinercollege.edu
Dear <strong>Student</strong>s,<br />
Welcome to <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong>!<br />
This handbook provides information about <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> and its programs, offices,<br />
and departments, and also local community resources. It is meant to help you understand<br />
the <strong>College</strong> and to make the most of your time here. Please read it through and keep it<br />
readily accessible. It is a reference that should prove useful in many ways.<br />
Warm Regards,<br />
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD<br />
Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
rkoetzsch@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-965-1341<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
9200 Fair Oaks Boulevard<br />
Fair Oaks, California 95628<br />
916-INFO-RSC<br />
fax: 877-782-1884<br />
www.steinercollege.edu<br />
e-mail: rsc@steinercollege.edu<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has been approved to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary<br />
Education, and is authorized under federal law to enroll international students. The <strong>College</strong> also has been<br />
awarded accreditation candidacy status by the Western Association of Schools and <strong>College</strong>s.
Table of Contents<br />
2012-2013 <strong>College</strong> Calendar ........................................................................................................... 1<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> and Anthroposophy ................................................................................................ 2<br />
Roots and History of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> ................................................................................... 2<br />
Our Mission .................................................................................................................................... 3<br />
The <strong>College</strong> Campus Today ............................................................................................................. 3<br />
<strong>College</strong> Programs and Other Offerings ........................................................................................... 4<br />
<strong>College</strong> Governance ........................................................................................................................ 5<br />
Offices and Departments of the <strong>College</strong> ......................................................................................... 7<br />
<strong>Student</strong> IDs ................................................................................................................................... 17<br />
<strong>College</strong> Policies/Resources ........................................................................................................... 18<br />
The Local Anthroposophical and Waldorf Community ................................................................. 24<br />
Local Safety Concerns ................................................................................................................... 27<br />
Public Transportation in the Fair Oaks/Sacramento Area ............................................................. 29<br />
Emergencies/First Aid ................................................................................................................... 30<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> Area Map .................................................................................................. 32<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> Campus Map ............................................................................................ 33<br />
Community Resources Map .......................................................................................................... 35<br />
Community Resources Listings ..................................................................................................... 37<br />
Local Produce ............................................................................................................................... 40
2012–2013 <strong>College</strong> Calendar<br />
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September 4 Registration and Orientation<br />
September 5 Convocation 8:15am<br />
September 6 Community Games 1:30 – 3:20pm<br />
September 27 Michaelmas Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
November 1 All Souls Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
November 15 Thanksgiving Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
November 16 Thanksgiving Holiday Break begins<br />
November 26 Classes resume<br />
November 26 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am<br />
December 3 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am<br />
December 10 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am<br />
December ?? Advent Garden TBA<br />
December 13 Christmas Assembly 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
January 7 Classes resume<br />
Advent Festival 7:30pm<br />
Start of Christmas Holiday Break<br />
January 21 Martin Luther King Day – No classes<br />
February 18 - 22 Western Waldorf Educators’ Conference (No classes)<br />
February 25 <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>’s Birthday<br />
March 21 Easter Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
Easter Holiday Break begins<br />
April 8 Classes resume<br />
May 2 May Day Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
May 16 Closing Assembly 11:15am – 12:30pm<br />
Graduation 7:30pm
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> and Anthroposophy<br />
Dr. <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> (1861–1925), a native of Austria, was a scientist and philosopher and a researcher into<br />
the nature of the human being and of the world. He wrote over forty books and gave about 6,000 lectures,<br />
most of which have been transcribed and published in book form. His collected works comprise over<br />
350 volumes and cover almost every area of human inquiry and activity, including philosophy, religion,<br />
history, natural science, mathematics, medicine, education, the arts, architecture, economics, and social<br />
organization.<br />
<strong>Steiner</strong>’s worldview, which he called Anthroposophy (“true knowledge of the human being”), is based<br />
on an understanding of the human as ultimately a spiritual being. He held that modern life must be<br />
transformed on the basis of this understanding. From <strong>Steiner</strong>’s indications in various fields, practical and<br />
artistic applications of Anthroposophy (also called “Spiritual Science”) have been developed. These include<br />
biodynamic agriculture, anthroposophically extended medicine, an approach to working with people with<br />
developmental challenges, Waldorf Education, the Threefold social order, and organic architecture.<br />
The General Anthroposophical Society, based in Dornach, Switzerland (near Basel), is founded on <strong>Rudolf</strong><br />
<strong>Steiner</strong>’s teachings and work. The Society has about 50,000 members around the world, of whom about<br />
4,500 are members of the Anthroposophical Society in America.<br />
Roots and History of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> was founded in 1976, but the beginnings of anthroposophical activity in Sacramento<br />
go back to the early 1940s. Lysbeth “Betty” Buck (1913–1987), a California native, came to know about<br />
Anthroposophy in England in the late 1930s and organized some activities when she returned to her<br />
home state. In 1959, she helped found the Sacramento Waldorf School. Four years later, Betty Buck was<br />
instrumental in forming the Faust Branch, the local branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America.<br />
A group of local people meeting with Carl and Christine Stegmann were inspired to create the <strong>College</strong><br />
on February 22, 1976. It was first called the Sacramento Center for Anthroposophical Studies and its<br />
initial focus was the spiritual destiny of America. Carl then invited René and Merlyn Querido to join the<br />
endeavor. After their arrival in 1977, emphasis was placed on establishing a Foundation Year program to<br />
introduce students to the insights of Anthroposophy and a Teacher Training program to train teachers for<br />
the Waldorf schools. The center’s name was changed to <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> in 1979. Betty Staley and<br />
Nancy Poer, who were among the <strong>College</strong>’s founders, have continued the work on the spiritual destiny of<br />
America at the <strong>College</strong> for over thirty years.<br />
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Our Mission<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> strives to provide a creative educational environment for men and women of<br />
diverse ages and backgrounds who seek a deeper understanding of the challenges of modern life and wish<br />
to develop new capacities as a basis for their life’s work, for social service and cultural renewal.<br />
Founded on the spiritual scientific work of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>, the <strong>College</strong> has as its mission to provide programs that:<br />
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• Awaken independent thinking and healthy judgment about the deepest issues of human life,<br />
school powers of perception<br />
• Cultivate and enrich artistic faculties<br />
• Develop social sensitivity<br />
• Strengthen capacities for practical life<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> has as a major focus the preparation and certification of teachers for vocations in<br />
Waldorf Education. The <strong>College</strong> also offers programs which develop insights and skills that can lead to<br />
practical application in a variety of professions in the arts, sciences and education.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> aims to serve as a resource center for <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>’s work, providing continuing education,<br />
fostering research, presenting workshops and conferences, and publishing and making accessible books<br />
and other related materials. A further goal is to serve the broader educational community and bring<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>’s contributions into the dialogue on education and other issues of global concern.<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> in all cases seeks faculty members who have knowledge of the work and writings of<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> and Waldorf education.<br />
The view of the human being as an individuality encompassing body, soul, and spirit is central to the programs<br />
of the <strong>College</strong>, along with emphasis on the cultivation of the inner life as a source of strength, creativity, and<br />
initiative. Programs strive to address the students’ quest for the knowledge, insight, and moral imagination<br />
needed to bring balance and healing to human beings, communities, and the earth itself.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> Campus Today<br />
At present, the <strong>College</strong> campus in Fair Oaks occupies about thirteen acres bounded on the north by Fair Oaks<br />
Boulevard and on the south by the beautiful American River Parkway and the campus of the 400-student<br />
Sacramento Waldorf School. The <strong>College</strong> campus includes classroom buildings, administrative buildings,<br />
a large assembly hall, a central kitchen and dining room, a bookstore, a crafts and woodworking room, a<br />
movement tent, two student dormitory residences, a library, a student commons, a working biodynamic<br />
farm, a beekeeping facility, and a flowform pond.<br />
The <strong>College</strong>’s San Francisco teacher education program takes place at the San Francisco Waldorf School.
<strong>College</strong> Programs and Other Offerings<br />
The <strong>College</strong> offers a variety of degree, certificate, and professional programs. Please see the <strong>College</strong><br />
catalogue and <strong>College</strong> website for detailed information.<br />
The full-time residential programs held at the Fair Oaks campus are:<br />
• Foundation Program, a one-year program that is a stand-alone introduction to Anthroposophy and<br />
also a preparation for the Waldorf Teacher Training programs.<br />
• Waldorf Teacher Training, a one-year program that prepares the student to teach in a Waldorf<br />
school, and includes early childhood, grades, and high school tracks.<br />
In addition, the <strong>College</strong> offers four other Waldorf teacher training programs which are:<br />
• Weekend/Summer Waldorf Teacher Training – San Francisco modality: Meets evenings and<br />
weekends in San Francisco during the academic year and has a three-week summer session on the<br />
Fair Oaks campus.<br />
• The Summer Teacher Training program on the Fair Oaks campus for early childhood or grades.<br />
• Weekend/Summer Waldorf Teacher Training – Hybrid modality: Featuring on-campus, online, and<br />
regional offerings for elementary and early childhood teachers.<br />
• The Waldorf High School Teacher Training program: Meets in Fair Oaks during the summer session<br />
and includes online components.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> also has Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in a number of communities. These offer local<br />
opportunities to fulfill the Foundation pre-requisites for the teacher education program. There are or have<br />
been CLCs in Denver, Phoenix, Fair Oaks, and Los Altos, California.<br />
The Biodynamic Gardening Apprenticeship is a one- or two-year work-study experience that takes place<br />
on the campus under the auspices of Raphael Garden.<br />
Various part-time programs and courses take place at the Fair Oaks campus and other locations. These include:<br />
• Remedial Education Program<br />
• Consciousness Studies (two three-week sessions during the Fall term)<br />
• The Center for Systemic Leadership<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has a very active summer session. In addition to the above mentioned programs that meet in<br />
the summer, there are three-year certificate summer programs in:<br />
• Early Childhood In-service Program<br />
• Waldorf Teacher Training for Subject Teachers (including handwork)<br />
Summer professional development courses include:<br />
• One-week “Art of Teaching” courses in early childhood, elementary, and special subject<br />
• The Waldorf Approach Applied in the Public Classroom<br />
• Professional Development for Teachers of At-Risk Youth<br />
The summer calendar also includes courses in Anthroposophy, crafts, the arts, and Biodynamic farming.<br />
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Throughout the year, the <strong>College</strong> offers evening and weekend courses and workshops open to the<br />
public. The subjects have included Waldorf Education, early childhood education, parenting, Biodynamic<br />
agriculture, beekeeping, esoteric Christianity, world religions, nutrition, eurythmy, and the relation of the<br />
human being to the stars.<br />
<strong>College</strong> Governance<br />
The governance forms of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> are designed to promote inclusion and participation of<br />
employees at various levels. They provide opportunities for colleagues to engage in conversations that<br />
define and develop the organization. The organization is structured to insure that decisions regarding<br />
important <strong>College</strong> matters are carefully considered, promptly made, and widely understood. The various<br />
constituencies of the <strong>College</strong>—faculty, executive offices, administrative staff, and students—function<br />
under the general supervision of the President/CEO as delegated by the Board of Trustees.<br />
The Board of Trustees is vested with full legal and fiscal responsibility for the <strong>College</strong>. All corporate powers<br />
of the corporation are exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Trustees, and it controls the<br />
business and affairs of the corporation.<br />
President<br />
The President, Gayle Davis, is the chief executive officer of the corporation. Under general policy direction<br />
of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with <strong>College</strong> policy, she plans, organizes, coordinates and<br />
administers through management staff, all <strong>College</strong> functions and activities; provides policy guidance and<br />
coordinates the activities of all departments and fosters cooperative working relationships.<br />
Council<br />
The Council is a body of senior administrators, faculty and staff members that advises the President and<br />
the Board of Trustees concerning:<br />
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• The spiritual mission and vision of the <strong>College</strong><br />
• Strategic planning and goals<br />
• Budget priorities, senior staffing and facilities<br />
• Presidential hiring<br />
The Council may suggest names of possible Trustees for consideration by the BOT Nominating Committee.<br />
Members:<br />
Ted Mahle, MFA Patricia Dickson, MA Lyn Dixon<br />
Claude Julien Harald Hoven Arline Monks<br />
Brian Gray, MLArch Ronald Koetzsch, PhD Gayle Davis, MA<br />
Irène François, MA Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, MA Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA
Executive Committee<br />
The Executive Committee is comprised of the executive officers of the organization and functions as a<br />
president’s cabinet. Academic matters and administrative functions interface in this body.<br />
The Executive Committee is vested with day-to-day decision-making, and it handles sensitive and<br />
confidential personnel matters. All <strong>College</strong> managers report directly to a member of the executive<br />
committee.<br />
Members:<br />
Gayle Davis, MA - President.<br />
Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA - Academic Dean<br />
Patricia Dickson, MA - Vice President of Operations and Planning<br />
Laura Randles, MBA - Chief Financial Officer<br />
William Bento, PhD – facilitator<br />
Ronald Koetzsch, PhD – recording secretary<br />
Academic Senate<br />
The Academic Senate is responsible for academic planning and implementation and for developing<br />
programs and policies that are in compliance with federal and state regulations.<br />
The senate, comprised of full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members, is also concerned<br />
with student life, <strong>College</strong> events and festivals.<br />
Members:<br />
William Bento, PhD (chair) Irène François, MA Ted Mahle, MFA<br />
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD (vice-chair) Lauren Hickman, MA Bonnie River, MA<br />
Gayle Davis, MA (ex-officio) Harald Hoven Alice Stamm<br />
Patricia Dickson, MA Cynthia Hoven, MA Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, MA<br />
Brian Gray, MLArch Betty Staley, MA Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA<br />
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Offices and Departments of the <strong>College</strong><br />
Office of the President (CEO)<br />
Gayle Davis<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 101<br />
gayle.davis@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Alcott House<br />
Office of the Vice-President of Operations and Planning (COO)<br />
Patricia Dickson<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 115<br />
patricia.dickson@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Alcott House (just to the left of the main entrance)<br />
The vice-president of operations oversees non-academic aspects of <strong>College</strong> life, including the student<br />
residences, the bookstore, buildings and grounds, and campus services.<br />
Office of the Academic Dean<br />
Patrick Wakeford-Evans, Academic Dean<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 102<br />
patrick.wakefordevans@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Stegmann Hall, to the right of the main entrance<br />
The academic dean prepares and reviews all program schedules and assists students with questions<br />
about changing programs, missing classes, making up classes, and graduation requirements. The dean<br />
also oversees the class secretaries, the library, and the computer lab.<br />
William Bento, PhD, Associate Academic Dean<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 145<br />
william.bento@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Norton Library<br />
The associate dean assists the dean in all academic affairs, teaches in various programs, and serves as a<br />
resource for improving student life on campus.<br />
Jeanette Arch, Assistant to the Academic Dean<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 110<br />
jeanette.arch@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Alcott House<br />
The assistant to the academic dean helps students with general questions regarding academics and also<br />
arranges appointments with the dean.<br />
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Nancy Walent, Transcripts and Attendance Records<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 124<br />
nancy.walent@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Alcott House<br />
This office assists students with program attendance sheets, class make-up forms, and <strong>College</strong> transcripts.<br />
Office of the Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD<br />
916-965-1341<br />
ronald.koetzsch@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in building A at 3911 Bannister Road (Located just off campus, the dean’s office is accessed through the<br />
gate at the east end of the library parking lot. It is immediately to the left after one has gone through the gate.)<br />
The dean of students is responsible for the overall quality of student life outside the classroom. The dean<br />
meets with each student at the beginning of the academic year. He plans campus events and student<br />
outings. The dean is available at all times to help students with practical, personal, and academic problems<br />
and/or to refer them to professionals able to provide assistance.<br />
The dean chairs the Festival and Community Life Committee which consists of faculty, students, and staff<br />
interested in improving the life of the <strong>College</strong> community. All members of the community are free to join<br />
the committee and/or attend the committee’s meetings.<br />
The dean receives and processes all submitted “Suggestions, Requests, and Concerns” forms. These are<br />
available at the reception office and provide an opportunity to all members of the community to express<br />
issues of concern and to initiate relevant changes.<br />
The dean of students also is editor of the <strong>College</strong>’s internal newsletter News and Clues. New and Clues is<br />
published on most Tuesday mornings through the academic year and carries news of the campus and the<br />
<strong>College</strong> community. All members of the community are invited to submit items of interest. Submissions<br />
should be no longer than seventy-five words and should be e-mailed to the Dean no later than Monday<br />
morning at 9:00 AM to appear in that week’s edition. News and Clues is distributed in hard copy but can<br />
also be accessed in digital form on the <strong>College</strong>’s website.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is in the process of creating an Alumni Association. The dean of students, working with other<br />
staff and with interested alumni, is overseeing that process.<br />
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The Office of Finance and Business Services<br />
Financial Aid Office<br />
Laura M. Randles, MBA, Chief Finance Officer (CFO)<br />
Monet Hall<br />
laura.randles@steinercollege.edu<br />
cfo@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 166<br />
The Financial Aid office is located within the Finance department. <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers personal<br />
loans to students to assist with tuition costs. Information is available from the Finance office or the<br />
Admissions office.<br />
The Office of Finance and Business Services is responsible for managing the overall accounting, treasury,<br />
financial reporting, and business service operations of the <strong>College</strong>. This includes managing internal controls<br />
to mitigate risk; creating and presenting financial reports to internal and external parties; ensuring that the<br />
official accounting records of the <strong>College</strong> are up-to-date and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the <strong>College</strong><br />
to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust accounting and information systems<br />
to provide high-quality financial information that supports the <strong>College</strong>s strategic management initiatives.<br />
Chief Financial Officer<br />
cfo@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 166<br />
Accounts Receivable<br />
accountsreceivable@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 167 or 166<br />
Accounts Payable<br />
accountspayable@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 153<br />
Payroll & Insurance<br />
payroll@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 163<br />
Accounting Assistant<br />
accountingasst@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 164<br />
Front Office/Reception Office<br />
Anne Boyd<br />
Deborah Brown (Assistant)<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 0<br />
rsc@steinercollege.edu<br />
Alcott House<br />
Open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br />
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Business Services Coordinator<br />
ofbscoordinator@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 137<br />
Event Registration<br />
conferenceregistration@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 151 or 133<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Loan Coordinator<br />
loans@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 167<br />
Information System Specialist<br />
infoss@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 152<br />
CSA Accounts Manager<br />
infoss@steinercollege.edu<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 152
The reception office or “front office” provides a variety of services.<br />
In the reception office one can:<br />
• Obtain basic first-aid materials. (Clearly marked, large first aid kits can also be found attached to<br />
the east outside wall of Barton House and to the wall outside the laundry facility in Monet Hall.)<br />
• Fax materials within the United States at $1.00 per page<br />
• Drop off outgoing mail with postage already on it (mail is picked up Monday through Friday, usually<br />
by 11:00am)<br />
• Make tuition payments and pay auditing fees<br />
• Use the “Housing Book” to locate a room, an apartment or home to share or rent<br />
• Use the “Teaching Jobs Book” to research Waldorf teaching positions available worldwide.<br />
Teaching jobs are also posted in Barton house.<br />
The reception office provides certain forms and informational materials, including:<br />
• Flyers and brochures for the <strong>College</strong>’s programs and events<br />
• “Concerns, Suggestions, and Requests” forms<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> health insurance information and forms<br />
• <strong>College</strong> course class make-up forms<br />
• Transcript request forms<br />
• Course extension forms<br />
• Independent study forms<br />
The reception office receives, and holds for retrieval, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, and other<br />
valuables that have been lost and found on campus. Water bottles, items of clothing, caps, and other, less<br />
valuable, lost items are kept in a wicker basket outside Philadelphia Hall.<br />
The reception office DOES NOT offer the following services:<br />
• Photocopying<br />
The office copy machine is for official use only. A photocopy machine for student use is located in<br />
the library. <strong>Student</strong>s can purchase a copier access card in the bookstore or in the library. When the<br />
library is closed, students may make copies in the bookstore for 10 cents a page.<br />
• Stamps for sale:<br />
The bookstore sells stamps.<br />
• Telephone use:<br />
Office telephones are for use by <strong>College</strong> employees only, except in an emergency.<br />
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Library<br />
Norton Hall Library of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
William Bento, PhD, Director<br />
Karen Younger, Librarian<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 143<br />
library@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in library<br />
Library hours:<br />
Monday – Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM<br />
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM<br />
Access to the library and computer lab (see below) is limited to <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> students, faculty,<br />
staff, and members of the Anthroposophical Society. Others may apply for entry and use privileges.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s will need a student ID to take out books. (Please see section on student IDs on page 17).<br />
The library subscribes to, among other data bases, EBSCOhost Education Research Complete Database,<br />
which includes the full text for nearly 1,200 education journals.<br />
There is a copy machine available for student use. Copier access cards can be purchased in the bookstore<br />
and in the library.<br />
Computer Lab<br />
Norton Hall Library of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
The computer lab is located in the library and is only open when the library is open. It contains a number<br />
of desktop computers and access to the Internet is available for research and e-mail. The computers<br />
require a password, which can be obtained from the library assistant. <strong>Student</strong>s may use the printers in the<br />
lab. The cost is 10 cents per page, including color printing. A scanner is available at no charge.<br />
Accreditation Office<br />
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)<br />
William Bento, PhD<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 145<br />
william.bento@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Norton Library<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is currently applying for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and <strong>College</strong>s<br />
(WASC). An initial site visit in March 2010 and an educational effectiveness review site visit in October 2011<br />
have resulted in the <strong>College</strong> being awarded candidacy status in WASC. Information about accreditation is<br />
available on the <strong>College</strong> website under “Accreditation.”<br />
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Admissions Office<br />
Lyn Dixon, Admissions Officer<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 121<br />
admissions@steinercollege.edu<br />
Kim Hofer, Admissions/Financial Assistance and <strong>Student</strong> Records Manager<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 122<br />
kim.hofer@steinercollege.edu<br />
Anne Boyd, Admissions Assistant<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 104<br />
anne.boyd@steinercollege.edu<br />
Offices in Alcott House<br />
The members of the admissions team help persons interested in applying to a <strong>College</strong> program. They<br />
provide information about <strong>College</strong> programs, receive and review applications, and arrange for campus<br />
visits. They administer all processes for auditors attending program courses offered at the college.<br />
The admissions officer provides international students with information about immigration regulations<br />
regarding student visas and enters all international student data into the USCIS internet based SEVIS<br />
system. The admissions team generates an I-20 form for each international student and assists students<br />
with the Optional Practical Training application.<br />
The admissions team helps students with RSC scholarships, loans, and payment plans as well as outside<br />
funding such as Workforce Investment Act awards. The student records manager handles student records,<br />
initiates the financial assistance process, and creates enrollment contracts.<br />
Bookstore at <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Wendy Kolas, Bookstore Manager<br />
916-961-8729<br />
bookstore@steinercollege.edu<br />
www.steinercollege.edu/store<br />
During the September through May academic year of 2012-2013 the bookstore will be open at the<br />
following times:<br />
Monday through Friday: 10am to 5pm<br />
Saturday: 10am to 4pm; Sunday: Closed<br />
Hours are subject to change. The bookstore is open extended hours during conferences and special events.<br />
Bookstore staff and extensions:<br />
Charley Blatchford ext. 134 Osiris Abrego ext. 130<br />
Heather Kyle ext. 130 Wendy Kolas ext. 131<br />
Liliya Pachuliya ext. 132<br />
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Since 1987, the Bookstore at <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> has been serving the needs of the students, staff, and<br />
faculty of the <strong>College</strong> and also of the wider community. Located near the main entrance to the campus,<br />
the bookstore also offers online shopping at: www.steinercollege.edu/store.<br />
In addition to one of the largest collections in North America of titles on Anthroposophy, Waldorf<br />
education, biodynamic agriculture, and related topics, the bookstore offers:<br />
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• Arts, crafts, teaching, and classroom supplies, as well as musical instruments<br />
• Medicaments, remedies, and face and body care products from anthroposophical companies<br />
• Toys, dolls, and baby products made from natural materials<br />
• Beeswax candles and other unique gift items<br />
• Food items such as organic, fair-trade chocolate, and biodynamic coffee and tea<br />
Matriculated students receive a 10% discount on almost all books, musical instruments, and arts and<br />
crafts supplies. <strong>Student</strong>s can activate their student discount after completion of their contract with the<br />
<strong>College</strong> by providing contact information and the name of the program in which they are enrolled. This can<br />
be done in person or via email (shopkeeper@steinercollege.edu). <strong>Student</strong>s should inform the shopkeeper<br />
of the discount before the sales transaction begins. For students in programs that end in the spring, the<br />
discount applies until August 31 of that same year.<br />
Campus Services<br />
John Cleveland<br />
Campus Services Coordinator<br />
961-8727 ext 157<br />
johncleveland@steinercollege.edu<br />
or campusservices@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in east end of the crafts building across from Emerson Hall<br />
Campus Services is in charge of room use on campus. Rentals of campus facilities are handled by:<br />
Caroline Stave-Viemeister<br />
Business Services Coordinator<br />
caroline.stave@steinercollege.edu<br />
961-8727 ext 154<br />
Center for Systemic Leadership<br />
Jane Lorand, Director<br />
Leslie Loy, Assistant Director<br />
Offices in Monet East<br />
jane.lorand@steinercollege.edu<br />
leslie.loy@steinercollege.edu<br />
www.CenterForSystemicLeadership.org<br />
The Center for Systemic Leadership is a joint venture between <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> and Future Insight<br />
Maps (FIM). The Center aims to equip leaders with the critical and systemic thinking skills to effectively<br />
work with complex issues in their communities and organizations.
The Center hosts courses in critical and systemic thinking for complexity management. Complex issues<br />
require new shapes of leadership, and systemic methods using critical thinking are an essential emerging<br />
tool. Systemic refers to something that is spread throughout, system-wide, affecting a group or system<br />
such as a body, economy, market or society as a whole.<br />
The Center works to support both individuals in nurturing their capacities as leaders—those who take<br />
personal responsibility for the outcome—and communities in finding new ways to work through the complex<br />
issues which have them stuck, frustrated, or stumped. We wish to empower communities to learn how they<br />
can reveal the knowledge they already have in order to address the issues which are unique to their work.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are welcome to take all courses and workshops and should check with registration for more<br />
information.<br />
Clara’s Counter<br />
Shilo Quinn<br />
Barton House<br />
Phone: 916-961-8727 ext. 127<br />
shiloscatering@hotmail.com<br />
Clara’s Counter is committed to offering wholesome, delicious, organic and biodynamic meals and snacks.<br />
A nutritious lunch is served most weekdays from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Snacks and beverages are available<br />
for purchase from “Clara’s Counter” at other times, including during the 10:50 to 11:20 AM break each<br />
weekday. Blocks of meal tickets are available. Meals and snacks are available on certain weekends when<br />
special events are taking place on campus.<br />
Clara’s Kitchen is run as a private, independent business initiative.<br />
Development Office<br />
Arline Monks, Development Officer<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 171<br />
arline.monks@steinercollege.edu<br />
Sandra Gill, Development Office Administrative Assistant<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 172<br />
sandra.gill@steinercollege.edu<br />
Offices in small building north of the craft room<br />
The development office works with individuals, foundations, and community groups to provide the<br />
resources and funding needed to realize the <strong>College</strong>’s mission.<br />
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Early Life Center<br />
Lauren Hickman, Center Director<br />
916-961-8727 ext. 117<br />
earlychildhood@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Stegmann Hall<br />
The Caldwell Early Life Center offers nurture, support, and education to early childhood teachers, care<br />
providers and families. It reaches out beyond the <strong>College</strong> into the wider community on behalf of young<br />
children. The center’s activities include:<br />
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• Courses in parenting and family life<br />
• Community events such as puppet shows, festivals, and fundraisers for local and global causes<br />
Future plans include construction of a classroom and daycare complex to house early childhood activities<br />
on campus. Please contact the center director and/or visit the <strong>College</strong> website for more information on<br />
the center and its activities.<br />
Garden<br />
Raphael Garden – A Working Farm<br />
Harald Hoven, Master Gardener<br />
916-965-0389<br />
harald.hoven@steinercollege.edu<br />
Apprentice House<br />
916-966-0938<br />
rapahel.garden@gmail.com<br />
The two-acre <strong>College</strong> garden is a major center of Biodynamic (BD) work in North America. The garden is<br />
home to a forty-share CSA (community supported agriculture) organization and each week provides fresh<br />
vegetables and fruits to more than sixty families. Those wishing to apply for membership in the CSA should<br />
contact Harald or the apprentice house. The garden also produces and distributes biodynamic-quality seeds<br />
and biodynamic preparations. The farm is home to a number of cows, sheep, chickens and ducks.<br />
The Tuesday evening study group for the apprentices is open to <strong>College</strong> students at no charge. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
may attend the weekend BD workshops at the discounted student rate. <strong>Student</strong>s wishing some physical<br />
exercise are always welcome, even for a short time, as volunteers in the garden.<br />
Gardens and Grounds Department<br />
Jim Bowen<br />
soilwellness@gmail.com<br />
916-878-9639<br />
The gardens and grounds department is responsible for all the outdoor campus landscape except for the<br />
fields, meadows, and garden beds that are part of Raphael Garden.
Housing Office<br />
Anthony Holly, Housing Manager<br />
916-864-4816<br />
housing@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Monet<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s may request short-term or long-term student housing. Short-term housing is available at a nightly<br />
rate. Inquire at the housing office for rates. There are two main long-term options: On-Campus <strong>Student</strong><br />
Housing and Off-Campus Private Housing.<br />
On-Campus <strong>Student</strong> Housing<br />
The two student residences contain a total of eight home units, each with six private bedrooms, two<br />
bathrooms, a living room/dining room, and a kitchen. Each resident has a private room with a desk, chair,<br />
lamp, bed, and closet with storage shelves. A telephone line is available for activation in each bedroom. Every<br />
room has independent cooling and heating controls that can be adjusted by the occupant. Wired and wireless<br />
internet is provided for all residents. Ethernet cables and Wi-fi passwords are provided. Coin-operated<br />
laundry facilities are located in far east end of Monet across from the front entrance to Norton Library.<br />
Off-Campus Private Housing<br />
Rooms in homes near the campus are available and are listed in the housing book in the reception office.<br />
Sometimes the housing manager knows about rooms for rent in the community that are not in the housing<br />
book. <strong>Student</strong>s seeking off-campus housing should check with the housing manager.<br />
The Housing office supports a Housing Forum website at http://steinercollege.info/Housingforum/. At the<br />
website, dormitory residents and guests can ask questions, find information, and coordinate ride shares,<br />
group car rentals, and airport shuttle plans. This is an insecure site.<br />
IT Department<br />
IT services are limited for students, but the IT department will try to help with your problem. To submit<br />
a help request or report problems, please contact IT through the IT Trouble Ticket link on the Scholar<br />
webpage listed below. All students should have a steinercollege.edu e-mail account; for further information<br />
please contact the Admissions Office or the IT department.<br />
More information on E-mail and other IT services is located at: http://steinercollege.info/scholars/.<br />
Maintenance Department<br />
Bill Cranstoun<br />
916-860-9593<br />
bill.cranstoun@steinercollege.edu<br />
The maintenance department is in charge of emergency and long term repairs and maintenance. For nonemergency<br />
issues, contact Tony Holly in the housing office rather than Bill Cranstoun directly.<br />
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Marketing and Outreach<br />
Jocelyn MacDonald<br />
916-961-8727 ext 150<br />
jocelyn.macdonald@steinercollege.edu<br />
Office in Monet East<br />
The marketing department is responsible for the content on the <strong>College</strong> website and social media outlets,<br />
such as Facebook and Twitter. The department also designs emails, calendars, catalogues and other<br />
materials to promote the <strong>College</strong>, its programs, and classes.<br />
Press<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> Press<br />
Claude Julien, Press Director<br />
916-961-3722<br />
claude.julien@steinercollege.edu<br />
Founded in 1986, the <strong>College</strong> press now has over 160 titles in its catalogue. The press has published an<br />
average of 3.25 new titles yearly while keeping in print the “classic” titles originally published by the old<br />
Saint George imprint, acquired in 1991. Many titles by members of the <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> faculty have<br />
also been published over the years, with more to come. The <strong>College</strong> press is the home of world-renowned<br />
anthroposophical authors and lecturers. It publishes much of the cutting edge research in the fields of<br />
remedial education and early childhood education. The books published represent what <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Press stands for: anthroposophical diversity, a variety of themes, freedom of expression, and<br />
aesthetic sensitivity. The office of the press is located inside the Bookstore, at the end of corridor. If you<br />
have any questions related to the press, please feel free to visit and chat with Claude Julien, the director<br />
of our press.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> IDs<br />
All students in matriculated programs should have an official <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> photo ID. At registration<br />
each student will receive a temporary ID card from admissions. To get a photo ID, students must take their<br />
temporary ID to the library where library staff will create an RSC student ID card that includes the student’s<br />
photo, name, assigned number, and expiration date of the card. The card may be used as a library card once<br />
the student has completed a library application requiring a credit card number to be held on file. The student<br />
ID can also be used to receive the student discount in the bookstore and at some campus events.<br />
Those eligible for an RSC <strong>Student</strong> ID are students in the Foundation Program, the Teacher Training<br />
Program, and the Remedial Program. All other persons taking courses at the <strong>College</strong> (including students in<br />
Consciousness Studies, which is not longer a matriculating program) can receive a temporary library card<br />
on request. There is a $5.00 fee for the non-student card.<br />
Please see the <strong>College</strong> catalogue and/or Website for additional policies regarding academic life.<br />
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<strong>College</strong> Policies/Resources<br />
Below are policies, rules, and resources that relate to all students at <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong>. The <strong>College</strong><br />
reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, in the event that a <strong>College</strong><br />
rule has been violated.<br />
Academic Integrity<br />
Truthfulness in academic, and other, matters is expected of all members of the <strong>College</strong> community.<br />
Plagiarism in academic work is a serious violation of the <strong>College</strong>’s ideals and practices and will be treated<br />
as such. Please see the <strong>College</strong> catalogue for details.<br />
Alcohol<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an alcohol-free campus. The use of alcohol is contrary to the aims of the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Assault/Sexual Harassment<br />
The <strong>College</strong> maintains the following procedures and information for assisting a person who has been the<br />
victim of a sexual assault:<br />
Prevention: Any student or staff member should be accompanied to his/her car, bicycle, or bus stop on request<br />
if danger is anticipated. Persons responsible for assistance procedures: Heads of Programs, faculty, dormitory<br />
manager, and receptionist have been given information regarding the services available in such cases.<br />
Confidentiality and reporting: It is important to maintain confidentiality for any person who confides in<br />
<strong>College</strong> personnel and who requests confidentiality. No one other than a person specifically authorized by<br />
the Council and/or Executive Committee to speak for the <strong>College</strong> is permitted to make a public statement<br />
regarding an incident involving a <strong>College</strong> student, faculty or staff member. All such incidences that have<br />
taken place on the RSC campus, or in connection with a <strong>College</strong> event should be reported to the Chief<br />
Executive Officer, without mentioning names if this has been requested. It is the responsibility of the<br />
<strong>College</strong> administration to do everything possible to maintain safety, and this information may be significant.<br />
Due process: It is important to protect the rights to fair treatment of both parties involved in an alleged assault.<br />
Emergency: If approached by someone in need of crisis assistance and it is impossible to contact any <strong>College</strong><br />
personnel who are informed of assistance procedures, call the 24-hour crisis line of Women Escaping a Violent<br />
Environment (WEAVE) at 916-920-2952. Dial 911 for immediate life-threatening or other violent situations.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is located on a small campus in a peaceful residential area. In its history, it has had no incidences<br />
of sexual assaults. <strong>Student</strong>s, faculty, and staff who have need to work on the <strong>College</strong> campus after dark are<br />
asked to keep the doors locked. The <strong>College</strong> community is a relatively small, closely knit group of people<br />
who are aware of the presence of a stranger. If there is any feeling that a stranger would pose a threat to<br />
anyone’s security, this should be communicated to the offices and to faculty and students in the various<br />
programs so that no single person will be left alone in jeopardy. If danger (urgent and non-emergency) is<br />
suspected, contact the Sheriff at 916-874-5115.<br />
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Auditing Classes<br />
Certain classes in the Foundation program are open to the public. Auditors do not receive credit for<br />
courses taken and no records are kept. Before taking classes, auditors must come to the admissions office<br />
to complete an “Auditing Form” and to pay the per class fee.<br />
Automobiles<br />
California law requires that persons moving to California from another state obtain a California driver<br />
license and register their vehicle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles within twenty days<br />
of taking up residence. Violation of this law carries a $300 fine. The nearest DMV office is at 5209 North<br />
Avenue in Carmichael. The DMV website is www.dmv.ca.gov. There is a 15 mph speed limit for all vehicles<br />
on campus. All drivers must observe the STOP sign near the south entrance to the garden. Vehicles should<br />
be locked at all times. Valuables of any kind should not be left in a vehicle. The <strong>College</strong> does not take<br />
responsibility for the theft of a vehicle or any of its contents.<br />
For the sake of a quiet and peaceful environment, all those driving onto the campus are asked turn down<br />
their car audio system, particularly if the car windows are open, and, also, when locking the car door, to<br />
do so manually rather than use an automatic locking system that makes an electronic noise.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s residing on campus should obtain a RSC parking permit. They will be distributed at registration,<br />
or by coming to the OFBS office and seeing Caroline Stave Viemeister<br />
Bicycles<br />
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• Bicyclists should not ride on the walking paths of the campus.<br />
• Bicycles should be locked at one of the several bike racks on campus and not be left randomly<br />
around campus.<br />
• Helmets are strongly recommended.<br />
• Bicycles of dorm residents should be stored in the bicycle shed.<br />
Camping<br />
Camping is not permitted anywhere on the campus. Staying overnight in a car or recreational vehicle is<br />
also not permitted anywhere on campus.<br />
Cell Phones<br />
All members of the <strong>College</strong> community are encouraged to exercise consideration and respect for others.<br />
Cell phone users are asked not to use their phones in the following places: all classrooms, Raphael Garden,<br />
the library, Norton Commons, the picnic bench area, and anywhere else where people are gathered and<br />
a person speaking into a cell phone would be a distraction. Between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM cell phones<br />
should not be used within fifty feet of a student residence.<br />
Those needing to use a cell phone on campus should go to an unobtrusive place and speak quietly. The<br />
use of a cell phone speakerphone is prohibited everywhere on campus. Cell phones should be turned off<br />
during all classes and <strong>College</strong> events.
Change of Address<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s should notify the admissions office immediately of a change of address, telephone number, or email<br />
address. Federal regulations require that international students register a change of address within ten days.<br />
Children<br />
For their safety, all children on campus must be directly supervised by an adult. Children may not be<br />
unsupervised while their parents are attending classes or are involved in other <strong>College</strong> activities.<br />
Classroom Etiquette<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s should arrive on time for classes. Arriving late disturbs others and complicates the taking<br />
of attendance.<br />
• Food and beverages are not allowed in class. Only water is permitted.<br />
• If a student knows that he or she will have to leave a class before it is over, the teacher should be<br />
informed before the class begins.<br />
Computers in the Classroom<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s should not assume that laptop use is permitted in any given class. <strong>Student</strong>s in each class, in<br />
consultation with the instructor, will decide on the parameters for computer usage. If the group approves<br />
the use of laptops it should be only for activities directly related to the class—such as taking notes—and<br />
not for text-messaging, e-mail retrieval, and surfing the Internet.<br />
Dress<br />
All persons on campus, including members of the <strong>College</strong> community and visitors, are asked to be<br />
appropriately dressed. Shirts and shoes are required.<br />
Drugs<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a drug-free campus. The use of illegal substances is not permitted on the campus.<br />
Firearms<br />
No firearms are allowed on campus under any circumstances.<br />
Grievances<br />
Any person feeling he or she has a legitimate grievance against any individual or against the <strong>College</strong> can<br />
file a grievance complaint. The <strong>College</strong> has clear policies for dealing promptly and fairly with all grievances.<br />
(Please see the <strong>College</strong> catalogue or website for details.)<br />
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Guests<br />
Guests—relatives and friends of students—may visit and attend classes for two days without charge. A<br />
student wishing to bring a guest to class should ask the instructor’s permission, notify the admissions<br />
office, and obtain a visitor’s badge from the reception office. After two days auditing fees apply.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s living in the dorm may have overnight guests for two consecutive nights but must have the<br />
agreement of the other residents living in the unit. Guests may not sleep on the couches in the common area.<br />
Harassment<br />
Harassment of any kind—verbal, physical, psychological, or sexual— of any member of the <strong>College</strong> community by<br />
another member of the community will not be tolerated. (Please see the <strong>College</strong> catalogue or website for details).<br />
Internet Access<br />
Secure or open wireless Internet access is available in most classrooms and buildings on campus,<br />
including the student residences. Wireless routers turn off at 12am and turn on at 6am. Networks and<br />
passwords are listed below and are also at www.steinercollege.info/IT/RSCwifi.pdf. For IT support visit<br />
www.steinercollege.info/IT or http://steinercollege.info/scholars/.<br />
Library (Available only during library hours)<br />
SSID: RSC Norton Library<br />
Password: RSClearn2012<br />
Admissions<br />
SSID: RSC Admin<br />
Password: (not password protected)<br />
Renoir Dormitory<br />
SSID: Renoir9236<br />
Password: RSCdormnorth<br />
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Stegmann Hall<br />
SSID: RSC North<br />
Password: RSCnorth12<br />
Turner Dormitory<br />
SSID: Turner9234<br />
Password: RSCdormsouth<br />
Several areas on campus, including the Garden, are designated computer/cell phone-free areas. Please<br />
respect the signs. The <strong>College</strong> does not have a staffed IT department. <strong>Student</strong>s having trouble accessing<br />
the Internet should go to the links provided on the <strong>College</strong> “scholars” web page (http://steinercollege.<br />
info/scholars/), report their problem, and leave their contact information. <strong>Student</strong>s with other personal<br />
computer problems should seek help at a local computer store.<br />
Local computer stores:<br />
Apple Store / Arden Fair<br />
1689 Arden Way<br />
Sacramento, CA 95815<br />
(916) 830-5610<br />
Daly Computer Services<br />
7529 Sunset Ave,<br />
Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
(916) 965-4627<br />
Myhandytech<br />
8139 Sunset Ave, #172,<br />
Fair Oaks, CA<br />
(919) 678-0411<br />
All students should have a steinercollege.edu e-mail account. Accounts can be opened in the admissions<br />
office or through the IT department.
Lost and Found<br />
Found valuables such as wallets, purses, phones, and jewelry should be brought to the reception office.<br />
Persons wishing to claim lost valuables will be asked to describe the item. Lost items such as coats, hats,<br />
books, notebooks, and pens should be placed in the wicker basket outside Philadelphia Hall.<br />
Packages<br />
All UPS and FedEx packages addressed to persons at the <strong>College</strong> are delivered to the Bookstore. A<br />
student expecting a package should alert the bookstore shipping department and leave his/her name and<br />
telephone number. Notification will be given when the package arrives. The package should be picked up<br />
as soon as possible.<br />
Parking<br />
All students owning a vehicle or motorcycle will need a parking permit to park on the RSC campus. Parking<br />
permits will be distributed at registration, or by coming to the OFBS office and seeing Caroline Stave-Viemeister.<br />
Pets<br />
Unsupervised pets are not permitted anywhere on campus. This includes classrooms and outdoor areas.<br />
All dogs, including service dogs and seeing eye dogs must be on a leash. <strong>Student</strong> housing residents may<br />
not keep pets. Stray animals that come onto campus should not be fed or otherwise encouraged to stay.<br />
This is both a safety and medical issue because some community members are allergic to certain types of<br />
animals.<br />
Recording of Lectures and Classes<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are required to get instructor permission in writing before recording any lecture or class on campus.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> may record and/or film classes for online or other educational purposes. <strong>Student</strong>s at the <strong>College</strong><br />
give implicit permission to the <strong>College</strong> to use, for said purposes, any class recording and incidental visual or<br />
audio capture of them.<br />
Room Use<br />
On weekdays, classrooms are opened at 8:00 AM and are locked at 5:00 PM. They are locked over the<br />
weekend. <strong>Student</strong>s may request permission for early morning, evening, or weekend use of rooms for<br />
course- and <strong>College</strong>-related activities such as artistic practice and group study sessions. Room use for<br />
personal activities, such as a social gathering, can also be requested. All requests must be made to the<br />
campus services manager.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> facilities are usually in use for <strong>College</strong> activities. However, rental of available campus facilities<br />
by individuals and organizations not connected to the <strong>College</strong> is possible. Rental requests can be submitted<br />
by e-mail to caroline.stave@steinercollege.edu.<br />
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Security<br />
Please do not leave cars, bicycles or dorm rooms unlocked. Remove all valuables from vehicles as our<br />
campus has been prone to minor break-ins. Report any suspicious activity to campus services or any RSC<br />
employee. Call 911 or 874-5111 if a crime is in progress.<br />
Selling on Campus<br />
The public sale of merchandise of any kind is prohibited unless approved by the executive committee.<br />
Smoking<br />
Smoking is permitted only in two designated areas—at the extreme south end of the campus just past<br />
Turner student residence and in the northwest corner of the Stegmann Hall parking lot. Smokers should<br />
exercise extreme care in disposing of matches and cigarette butts, since they are a fire hazard as well as<br />
being unsightly.<br />
Suggestions<br />
Forms for submitting “Suggestions, Concerns, and Requests” are available from the reception office. Any<br />
member of the <strong>College</strong> community can use the form to offer a suggestion about any aspect of <strong>College</strong> life.<br />
Submitted forms will be reviewed first by the dean of students and acted upon by the appropriate <strong>College</strong><br />
offices, department, or committee.<br />
TaskStream<br />
TaskStream is a website where teachers; distribute learning activities, syllabi and other documents to<br />
students; assess student performance; and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. Assignments<br />
and syllabi are uploaded to the site and students can view and download them and also upload completed<br />
assignments for assessments as required. <strong>Student</strong>s also have tools to create webpages, E-portfolios (an<br />
assigned task), and are able to chat, form groups, and communicate with their instructors. TaskStream is<br />
only used by matriculated students. Instructions may be found through the student portal (RSC Scholar)<br />
on the website, or you may contact our Academics department with any questions.<br />
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The Local Anthroposophical and Waldorf Community<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is the center of one of the largest anthroposophical/ Waldorf communities in North America,<br />
with the following local resources.<br />
Faust Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America<br />
The local branch of the Anthroposophical Society meets each Wednesday evening during the academic<br />
year. The meetings take place from 7:30 to 9:00pm in one of the <strong>College</strong> classrooms. They feature lectures<br />
and discussions on anthroposophical themes as well as artistic activities. Meetings usually end with<br />
refreshments and socializing.<br />
Membership is open to any person who regards the work of the Anthroposophical Society as a positive<br />
influence in the world. Non-members are welcome at meetings. Some of the lectures involve a modest<br />
admission charge for non-members.<br />
A number of faculty and staff are active in the Faust Branch and can provide further information. Lauren<br />
Hickman and Ronald Koetzsch serve as liaisons between the <strong>College</strong> and the Faust Branch.<br />
Waldorf Daycare Centers and Waldorf Schools<br />
A number of licensed Waldorf-based home nursery schools and daycare centers are located near the<br />
<strong>College</strong>. A list of these is available from the reception office.<br />
Sacramento area independent Waldorf schools and public and charter schools inspired by Waldorf<br />
education include the following:<br />
Private Public<br />
Sacramento Waldorf School<br />
3750 Bannister Rd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
916-961-3900<br />
Davis Waldorf School<br />
3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616<br />
530-753-1651<br />
Live Oak Waldorf School<br />
410 Crother Rd., Meadow Vista, CA 95722<br />
530-878-8720<br />
Camellia Waldorf School<br />
5701 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822<br />
916-427-5022<br />
Cedar Springs Waldorf School<br />
6029 Gold Meadows Rd., Placerville, CA 95667<br />
530-642-9903<br />
Golden Valley Charter School<br />
9601 Lake Natoma Dr., Orangevale, CA 95662<br />
916-987-6141<br />
Alice Birney Waldorf Inspired Charter School<br />
6251 13th Street, Sacramento, Ca 95831<br />
916-433-5544<br />
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science<br />
10101 Systems Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95827<br />
916-228-5751<br />
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The Christian Community<br />
3506 Eisenhower Drive<br />
Sacramento, CA 95826<br />
Rev. Sanford Miller<br />
916-965-9112<br />
sanfordmiller@sbcglobal.net<br />
The Christian Community, a movement for religious renewal, came into being in 1922 in Dornach,<br />
Switzerland, with the advice and guidance of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>.<br />
The Act of Consecration of Man is celebrated on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, Saturday at 9:00 AM, and Sunday<br />
at 10:30 AM. There are often talks, workshops, study groups, and potluck lunches following the Sunday<br />
service. The Service for Children (grades one through eight) takes place on Sunday at 10:00 AM. The<br />
church is located about a fifteen-minute drive from the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s wishing to attend but lacking transportation should contact dean of students, Ronald Koetzsch,<br />
at 916-965-1341.<br />
Anthroposophical Medical Care<br />
Raphael Medicine and Therapies<br />
9801 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite 300<br />
Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
916-671-1780<br />
Kelly Sutton, MD<br />
www.raphaelmedicine.com<br />
Dr. Sutton offers complementary medical care based on the pioneering work of <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> and Ita<br />
Wegman, MD. Primary care services for adults and children are offered Monday through Friday (though<br />
not on Tuesday morning) and include treatment for acute and chronic illness.<br />
Center for Living Health<br />
Holistic/Anthroposophical Pediatrics and Family Practice<br />
Michael Allen, MD, and Carol Wiley, FNP<br />
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 445, Gold River, CA 95670<br />
916-803-7040<br />
www.centerforlivinghealth.com<br />
Dr. Allen specializes in family medicine developmental pediatrics. Alternative therapies offered include<br />
cranio-sacral therapy, therapeutic eurythmy, rhythmical massage, energy healing, and art therapy.<br />
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A Healing Place for Children<br />
54 West Grass Valley Street<br />
Colfax, CA 95719<br />
916-638-8758<br />
Susan Johnson, MD, FAAP<br />
Dr. Johnson is a pediatrician specializing in behavioral and developmental issues and works from a clear<br />
anthroposophical and Waldorf basis.<br />
Cynthia Hoven, MA<br />
Therapeutic eurythmy<br />
cynthia.hoven@steinercollege.edu<br />
<strong>College</strong> faculty member Cynthia Hoven offers sessions in therapeutic eurythmy and works in collaboration<br />
with the local anthroposophical physicians.<br />
Anthroposophical Counseling<br />
The individuals listed below offer personal counseling based on anthroposophical insights into the human<br />
being. Each has a close connection with the <strong>College</strong> and each charges on a sliding scale basis.<br />
Dr. William Bento<br />
office: Center for Living Health<br />
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 445, Gold River, CA 95670<br />
916-222-7299<br />
707-490-8695<br />
Dr. Bento is a transpersonal clinical psychologist who has pioneered an Anthroposophically-extended<br />
psychology.<br />
Margit Ilgen, MFT<br />
office: 916-752-7035<br />
cell: 916-200-8591<br />
Shawn Sullivan<br />
Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor<br />
4112 Pennsylvania Ave. Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
916-965-6553<br />
Rev. Sanford Miller<br />
Priest of the Christian Community<br />
916-965-9112<br />
sanfordmiller@sbcglobal.net<br />
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Local Safety Concerns<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is located near Bannister Park, the American River, the American Parkway and Bike Way, and<br />
a large nature area adjacent to the river. Those enjoying these wonderful resources need to be aware of<br />
certain safety concerns.<br />
The American River has strong currents and rapids. The water can be very cold, even in the summer<br />
months, and there is a strong undertow in many places. Swimmers need to exercise caution. Swimming<br />
alone is not recommended. Swimming with a life vest is recommended.<br />
Bannister Park closes at sunset. Walking alone on the bike path after dark is not recommended.<br />
Poison Oak<br />
Poison oak is a member of the sumac family and a relative of poison ivy. Contact can cause a severe, itchy<br />
skin irritation that may last for days. Even touching clothes or pets that have been in contact with the<br />
irritating oil particles can cause a severe rash. The smoke of burning poison oak can cause serious lung<br />
problems. Over-the-counter remedies provide only mild relief.<br />
Poison oak grows as an erect or spreading shrub, two- to eight-feet high, or as a vine climbing more than<br />
fifty feet. The leaves are three to four inches long with three glossy green leaflets on each leaf stem. The<br />
tiny flowers are greenish-white and grow from the leaf axils. In the autumn, leaves turn bright colors,<br />
tempting the unwary to pick them.<br />
Spiders<br />
The black widow spider and the brown recluse spider are both present in the area. One should never reach into<br />
any space—indoor or outdoor—which cannot be seen. A spider bite requires immediate medical attention.<br />
Ticks<br />
Ticks are the leading carriers (vectors) of diseases to humans in the United States and are second only to<br />
mosquitoes worldwide. It is not the tick bite but the toxins, secretions, or organisms in the tick’s saliva<br />
transmitted through the bite that cause disease. Researchers from the University of California at Berkeley<br />
took to the woods and found that during the April through October tick season, sitting on a log involves<br />
a serious risk of picking up a tick. If you sit on a log in Northern California for only five minutes, you have<br />
a 10% chance of getting a tick on you! If you have a tick on you, carefully remove the tick and treat the<br />
wound appropriately. Contact a physician if any swelling, rash or infection develop.<br />
Rattlesnakes<br />
The Western rattlesnake is the only venomous snake native to northern California. Rattlesnakes have<br />
thick, powerful bodies, thin necks, and a well-defined triangular or heart-shaped head. Their eyes are<br />
hooded, and the pupils are elliptical rather than round. Since the color varies and a snake sometimes<br />
loses the characteristic rattle at the end of its tail, they can be difficult to identify. Rattlesnakes in the area<br />
hibernate from November through March. Baby rattlesnakes are just as venomous as adult rattlesnakes<br />
and often deliver higher doses of venom.<br />
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Snake Bite Prevention:<br />
• Always wear hiking shoes or boots when in a natural area.<br />
• Stay on paths and use a walking stick; the snake may strike the stick instead of you.<br />
• Look for concealed snakes before picking up rocks or wood.<br />
• Check carefully around stumps or logs before sitting on them.<br />
• Do not grab “sticks” or “branches” when swimming in a lake or river. Rattlesnakes are excellent<br />
swimmers.<br />
• Do not tease any snake.<br />
• Do not handle an apparently dead snake.<br />
Snakebite first aid:<br />
• Keep the victim calm and still.<br />
• Gently wash the bite area with soap and water.<br />
• Remove watches, rings, and other items that may constrict swelling.<br />
• Transport the victim to the nearest medical facility for treatment.<br />
• If possible, carry the person.<br />
Do not:<br />
• Apply a tourniquet<br />
• Cut the wound with a knife or razor<br />
• Suck out the venom by mouth<br />
• Let the victim drink alcohol<br />
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Public Transportation in the Fair Oaks/Sacramento area<br />
From the <strong>College</strong>, it is possible to go by bus and/or light rail to downtown Sacramento, to several major<br />
shopping malls, and to almost any destination in the greater Sacramento area. The buses can carry bicycles<br />
on an outside rack, but space is limited. The light rail cars also accommodate bicycles.<br />
The fare is $2.50 for each bus or train trip. If a trip requires a transfer to another bus or train another $2.50<br />
fare must be paid. Exact change is required for buses. Light rail tickets are purchased from ticket machines at<br />
each station. It is good to have quarters and one-dollar bills as the machines are unreliable in giving change.<br />
Other ticket options include:<br />
Daily Pass, $6.00<br />
These are valid for unlimited rides on buses and light rail trains until 1:30 AM the day after purchase or validation.<br />
Daily passes may be purchased from ticket machines at each light rail station or from a bus operator.<br />
Monthly Pass, $100<br />
These are valid for unlimited rides on buses and light rail trains for the month shown and on the first<br />
business day of the following month. Passes can be purchased at the Bel Air Supermarket in Gold River as<br />
well as at many other outlets in Sacramento.<br />
Local Access Points<br />
Bus Number 23 stops near the <strong>College</strong> at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and San Juan Ave. In one<br />
direction, it goes to the Sunrise Mall. In the other direction it goes past the Arden Fair Shopping Mall and<br />
terminates at the Arden/Del Paso Light Rail Station. From the Del Paso Light Rail Station, trains go to 8th<br />
and K Streets downtown.<br />
The Sunrise Light Rail Station, on the Folsom Light Rail Line, is located at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard<br />
and Folsom Avenue. This is a ten-minute drive or a twenty-minute bicycle ride from the <strong>College</strong>. A oneway<br />
ticket to downtown Sacramento costs $2.50. The ride takes about forty minutes. Bicycles can be<br />
taken on the train.<br />
Complete Sacramento Regional Transit District bus and light rail information is available at<br />
www.sacrt.com and at 916-321-2877.<br />
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Emergencies/First Aid<br />
First Aid box locations<br />
• The Bookstore<br />
• Campus Services<br />
• Outside of Barton Hall, behind the kiosk<br />
• The reception desk<br />
• By the laundry room<br />
For additional assistance call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.<br />
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Machine<br />
We have an AED machine and staff that are certified to use it. Contact Campus Services if there is a need<br />
for the machine: 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.<br />
Emergencies<br />
Call 911, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.<br />
To report a crime in progress<br />
Call 916-874-5111, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.<br />
For a non-emergency<br />
Call the sheriff’s department at 916-874-5115, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668<br />
In a non-life-threatening medical situation the following nearby facilities are available<br />
For a serious, but not life-threatening situation:<br />
Mercy San Juan Hospital<br />
6501 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael<br />
916-537-5120<br />
24-hour emergency room<br />
Directions:<br />
• Exit <strong>College</strong> parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.<br />
• Turn right at the first intersection onto San Juan Ave.<br />
• Go north about 1.9 miles and turn left onto Madison Ave.<br />
• After about .9 miles, turn right onto Dewey Ave.<br />
• After .3 miles, turn left onto Coyle Ave.<br />
• After .2 miles, turn right into hospital parking lot.<br />
• Follow signs to Emergency Room.<br />
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For less serious medical situations:<br />
The Doctors Center<br />
4948 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks<br />
916-966-6287<br />
8:00 AM to midnight seven days week. No appointment is needed.<br />
Prompt treatment of minor illness or injury.<br />
Directions:<br />
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• Exit <strong>College</strong> parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.<br />
• Turn right at the first intersection (San Juan Avenue).<br />
• The center is on the right side about a mile north, just past Raley’s supermarket.<br />
Med 7 Urgent Care Center<br />
4156 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael<br />
916-488-6337<br />
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week<br />
Directions:<br />
• Exit <strong>College</strong> parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.<br />
• Continue on Fair Oaks Blvd for about one mile.<br />
• Turn right onto Manzanita Avenue at the “T” intersection.<br />
• The center is on the right side just past the first intersection (Cypress Avenue).
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> Area Map<br />
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Fair Oaks Bouelvard<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> Campus Map<br />
Campus<br />
Entrance<br />
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Raphael<br />
Garden<br />
Apprentice<br />
Residence<br />
Bookstore<br />
Smoking<br />
Area<br />
Bannister Road<br />
Stegmann<br />
Hall<br />
Chicken and Cow Pasture<br />
Barn<br />
Craft<br />
Room<br />
Emerson<br />
Main<br />
Office<br />
Barton<br />
House<br />
Clara’s<br />
Counter<br />
Admissions<br />
and Academic<br />
Registration<br />
East<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Hall<br />
West<br />
Raphael<br />
Garden<br />
Movement<br />
Tent<br />
Sheep Pasture
Office of Dean<br />
of <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Bannister Road<br />
Common<br />
Room<br />
Housing<br />
Norton<br />
Hall<br />
Mail/<br />
Copy<br />
Room<br />
Finance<br />
Office<br />
Workshop and<br />
Event Registration<br />
Laundry<br />
Room<br />
Library/Computer Lab<br />
After-hours<br />
dorm room key<br />
pick-up box<br />
Renoir<br />
Dormitory<br />
Orchard<br />
Sheep Pasture<br />
Turner<br />
Dormitory<br />
Path to Bannister Park and<br />
Sacramento Waldorf School<br />
Bike<br />
Shed<br />
Bannister<br />
Park<br />
Stegmann<br />
Hall<br />
Teacher<br />
Education<br />
Room<br />
Smoking<br />
Area<br />
Painting<br />
Studio<br />
Music<br />
Room<br />
Main Hall<br />
Foyer<br />
Entrance to<br />
Sacramento<br />
Waldorf<br />
School<br />
Faculty<br />
Offices<br />
Office of<br />
Academic<br />
Dean<br />
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Community Resources Map<br />
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Gluten Free Specialty Market<br />
2612 J Street #1, Sacramento 95816<br />
916-442-5241<br />
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op<br />
1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento 95864<br />
916-455-2667<br />
Folsom Lake<br />
www.recreation.gov<br />
Lake Natomas Aquatic Center<br />
1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River 95670<br />
916-278-2842<br />
www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com<br />
Old Town Sacramento<br />
125 I Street, Sacramento, CA<br />
(916) 324-4950<br />
www.oldsacramento.com<br />
Sutter’s Fort/Indian Museum<br />
2701 L Street, Sacramento, CA<br />
(916) 445-4422<br />
www.parks.ca.gov<br />
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Community Resources Listings<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-961-8727<br />
www.steinercollege.edu<br />
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Bookstore at <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Monday-Friday 9:30-7:00pm<br />
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm<br />
Sunday-Closed<br />
1. Sacramento Waldorf School<br />
3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-961-3900<br />
Government Services<br />
2. Fair Oaks Branch Library<br />
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-264-2700<br />
3. Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce<br />
10224 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-2903<br />
4. Fair Oaks Post Office<br />
7892 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-0249<br />
Sacramento Regional Transit<br />
Line 23 north to Citrus Heights and west<br />
to Sacramento<br />
Monday–Friday 6am-9pm<br />
916-321-BUSS • www.sacrt.com<br />
Banks and ATMs<br />
5. American River Bank<br />
10123 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-2265<br />
6. Smart Mart (ATM)<br />
8994 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA<br />
(916) 944-2561<br />
7. G & G Food & Liquor (ATM)<br />
9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA<br />
(916) 966-7539<br />
8. Bank of America<br />
7850 Kingswood Drive, Citrus Heights 95610<br />
916-373-6920<br />
9. Chase Bank<br />
5801 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610<br />
916-863-2750<br />
10. Wells Fargo Bank (inside Raley’s)<br />
4840 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-536-1046<br />
11. Wells Fargo Bank<br />
2010 Gold Field Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670<br />
916-852-1033<br />
12. Wells Fargo Bank<br />
6047 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610<br />
800-869-3557<br />
Medical Services<br />
13. Center for Living Health<br />
Anthroposophic Medical Group<br />
11344 Coloma Rd, Ste. 445, Gold River 95670<br />
916-803-7040<br />
14. The Doctors Center<br />
Clinic, walk-ins, 8am-midnight<br />
4948 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-966-6287<br />
15. Med 7 Urgent Care Center<br />
Clinic, walk-ins<br />
4156 Manzanita Ave. #100, Carmichael 95608<br />
916-488-6337<br />
16. Mercy San Juan Medical Center<br />
6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael 95608<br />
916-537-5000
17. Raphael Medicine and Therapies<br />
Kelly Sutton, MD. Anthroposophical care.<br />
Open some weekends.<br />
9801 Fair Oaks Blvd., #300, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-671-1780<br />
Coffee Shops<br />
18. Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co.<br />
7901 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608<br />
916-944-0266<br />
19. Mirabelle European Pastry, Inc.<br />
7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-535-0100<br />
20. Pete’s Coffee & Tea<br />
8909 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-844-3050<br />
21. Starbucks Coffee<br />
5353 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-966-1639<br />
Restaurants<br />
22. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant<br />
4071 Howard St., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-961-3327<br />
23. Fair Oaks Coffee House and Deli<br />
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-966-2130<br />
24. Il Forno Classico Italian Restaurant<br />
2121 Golden Centre Ln. #10, Rancho Cordova<br />
95670 • 916-858-0651<br />
25. Jack’s Urban Eats<br />
2137 Golden Centre Ln. #20, Rancho Cordova<br />
95670 • 916-852-8291<br />
26. La Bou<br />
7250 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-481-9948<br />
27. Naan India Grill<br />
8105 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-1550<br />
28. Namaste Nepal Restaurant<br />
2228 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova<br />
95670 • 916-635-9100<br />
29. Sher-E Punjab<br />
6400 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95608<br />
916-971-0115<br />
30. Sunflower Natural Food Restaurant<br />
10344 Far Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-5900<br />
31. Taka’s Sushi<br />
11773 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-961-2118<br />
32. Takeing Thai Cuisine<br />
4400 San Juan Ave., #8, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-966-0660<br />
33. Tugboat Fish and Chips<br />
7601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608<br />
916-944-4911<br />
Grocery Stores, Drug Stores<br />
34. Bel Air<br />
2155 Golden Centre Ln., Rancho Cordova<br />
95670 • 9916-858-0494<br />
35. CVS Pharmacy 24 Hour<br />
5420 Dewey Dr.,Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
(916) 864-4800<br />
36. Elliott’s Natural Foods<br />
8063 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights 95628<br />
916-726-3033<br />
37. Family Donuts and Deli<br />
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd # A, Carmichael 95608<br />
916-944-8131<br />
Gluten Free Specialty Market<br />
2612 J Street #1, Sacramento 95816<br />
916-442-5241<br />
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38. Raley’s<br />
4840 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-967-4733<br />
39. Rite Aid<br />
5409 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610<br />
916-961-2064<br />
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Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op<br />
1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento 95864<br />
916-455-2667<br />
40. Tak Food Market<br />
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd # K, Carmichael 95608<br />
916-944-3188<br />
41. Trader Joe’s<br />
5309 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-863-1744<br />
42. Whole Foods Market<br />
4315 Arden Way, Sacramento 95864<br />
916-488-2800<br />
Farmers’s Markets<br />
43. Soil Born Farms, American River Ranch<br />
May – Early Winter, Saturdays 8am-1pm<br />
2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670<br />
916-363-9685<br />
44. Sprouts Farmers Market<br />
7905 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights 95610<br />
916-560-2000<br />
45. Sunrise Mall Farmer’s Market<br />
Every Saturday, 8am-noon in mall parking lot<br />
Other Shops<br />
46. Babetta’s Yarn and Gifts<br />
4400 San Juan Ave., #20, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-965-6043<br />
47. Beverly Crafts and Fabrics<br />
8079 Madison Ave., Citrus Heights 95610<br />
916-962-0902<br />
48. EcoThrift<br />
7305 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights 95621<br />
916-729-8474<br />
49. Goodwill<br />
4126 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael 95608<br />
916-481-5412<br />
50. Thrift Town<br />
6328 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608<br />
916-480-0312<br />
FITNESS, RECREATION AND MISC.<br />
51. American River Parkway and Bike Path/<br />
Effiew Yeaw Nature Center<br />
www.msa2.saccounty.net/parks<br />
52. Bannister Park<br />
Walking and biking trails to the<br />
American River<br />
www.fairoakspark.org<br />
53. Burning Lotus Yoga<br />
discounts to <strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong> <strong>College</strong> students<br />
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. E, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-944-1080<br />
Folsom Lake<br />
www.recreation.gov<br />
54. Hot Yoga At Sunrise<br />
4009 Bridge St, Fair Oaks 95628<br />
916-631-7749<br />
hotyogaatsunrise.com<br />
Lake Natomas Aquatic Center<br />
1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River 95670<br />
916-278-2842<br />
www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com<br />
Old Town Sacramento<br />
www.oldsacramento.com<br />
Sutter’s Fort/Indian Museum<br />
www.parks.ca.gov
Local Produce<br />
The ultimate local produce (grown on the <strong>College</strong> campus) is that available to members of the Raphael<br />
Garden CSA. Membership is on a contractual basis and each member receives a share of vegetables each<br />
week. Contact master gardener Harald Hoven (965-0389) or the apprentice house (966-0938). Biodynamic<br />
vegetables are sold at the Sacramento Waldorf School on Thursday afternoons, starting at 3:10pm, when<br />
school is in session.<br />
Organic vegetables can be purchased at the American River stand of Soil Born Farm on Saturdays, 8:30 AM<br />
to 2:30 PM, next to Hagan Park at 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.<br />
In addition, each week there are now in the area at least four farmer’s markets where one can buy fresh,<br />
local vegetables and fruits, fresh baked goods, eggs, dairy products, nuts, dried fruit, and honey. They are:<br />
• Saturday, 8am – 12pm, Sunrise Light Rail Station<br />
• Saturday, 8am – 1pm, Sunrise Mall<br />
• Sunday, 9am – 2pm, Carmichael Park<br />
• Wednesday, 3 – 8pm, Fair Oaks Village Park<br />
• Thursday, 3:10-4pm, Sacramento Waldorf School Market: in front of rain shelter next to admin<br />
building (times are approximate – call school for more precise info - 961-3900)<br />
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“Receive the children with reverence,<br />
educate them with love,<br />
send them forth in freedom.”<br />
<strong>Rudolf</strong> <strong>Steiner</strong>, Founder of Waldorf Education