Student Handbook - Rudolf Steiner College

Fair Oaks Campus
Student Handbook
2012–2013 Academic Year
RUDOLF STEINER COLLEGE
A Center for Waldorf Teacher Education, Transformative Learning, and the Arts
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 • 916-INFO-RSC
rsc@steinercollege.edu • www.steinercollege.edu

Dear Students,
Welcome to Rudolf Steiner College!
This handbook provides information about Rudolf Steiner College and its programs, offices,
and departments, and also local community resources. It is meant to help you understand
the College and to make the most of your time here. Please read it through and keep it
readily accessible. It is a reference that should prove useful in many ways.
Warm Regards,
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD
Dean of Students
rkoetzsch@steinercollege.edu
916-965-1341
Rudolf Steiner College
9200 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Fair Oaks, California 95628
916-INFO-RSC
fax: 877-782-1884
www.steinercollege.edu
e-mail: rsc@steinercollege.edu
Rudolf Steiner College is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
The College has been approved to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
Education, and is authorized under federal law to enroll international students. The College also has been
awarded accreditation candidacy status by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Table of Contents
2012-2013 College Calendar ........................................................................................................... 1
Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy ................................................................................................ 2
Roots and History of Rudolf Steiner College ................................................................................... 2
Our Mission .................................................................................................................................... 3
The College Campus Today ............................................................................................................. 3
College Programs and Other Offerings ........................................................................................... 4
College Governance ........................................................................................................................ 5
Offices and Departments of the College ......................................................................................... 7
Student IDs ................................................................................................................................... 17
College Policies/Resources ........................................................................................................... 18
The Local Anthroposophical and Waldorf Community ................................................................. 24
Local Safety Concerns ................................................................................................................... 27
Public Transportation in the Fair Oaks/Sacramento Area ............................................................. 29
Emergencies/First Aid ................................................................................................................... 30
Rudolf Steiner College Area Map .................................................................................................. 32
Rudolf Steiner College Campus Map ............................................................................................ 33
Community Resources Map .......................................................................................................... 35
Community Resources Listings ..................................................................................................... 37
Local Produce ............................................................................................................................... 40

2012–2013 College Calendar
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September 4 Registration and Orientation
September 5 Convocation 8:15am
September 6 Community Games 1:30 – 3:20pm
September 27 Michaelmas Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm
November 1 All Souls Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm
November 15 Thanksgiving Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm
November 16 Thanksgiving Holiday Break begins
November 26 Classes resume
November 26 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am
December 3 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am
December 10 Advent Monday Gathering 8:15am
December ?? Advent Garden TBA
December 13 Christmas Assembly 11:15am – 12:30pm
January 7 Classes resume
Advent Festival 7:30pm
Start of Christmas Holiday Break
January 21 Martin Luther King Day – No classes
February 18 - 22 Western Waldorf Educators’ Conference (No classes)
February 25 Rudolf Steiner’s Birthday
March 21 Easter Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm
Easter Holiday Break begins
April 8 Classes resume
May 2 May Day Festival 11:15am – 12:30pm
May 16 Closing Assembly 11:15am – 12:30pm
Graduation 7:30pm

Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy
Dr. Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925), a native of Austria, was a scientist and philosopher and a researcher into
the nature of the human being and of the world. He wrote over forty books and gave about 6,000 lectures,
most of which have been transcribed and published in book form. His collected works comprise over
350 volumes and cover almost every area of human inquiry and activity, including philosophy, religion,
history, natural science, mathematics, medicine, education, the arts, architecture, economics, and social
organization.
Steiner’s worldview, which he called Anthroposophy (“true knowledge of the human being”), is based
on an understanding of the human as ultimately a spiritual being. He held that modern life must be
transformed on the basis of this understanding. From Steiner’s indications in various fields, practical and
artistic applications of Anthroposophy (also called “Spiritual Science”) have been developed. These include
biodynamic agriculture, anthroposophically extended medicine, an approach to working with people with
developmental challenges, Waldorf Education, the Threefold social order, and organic architecture.
The General Anthroposophical Society, based in Dornach, Switzerland (near Basel), is founded on Rudolf
Steiner’s teachings and work. The Society has about 50,000 members around the world, of whom about
4,500 are members of the Anthroposophical Society in America.
Roots and History of Rudolf Steiner College
Rudolf Steiner College was founded in 1976, but the beginnings of anthroposophical activity in Sacramento
go back to the early 1940s. Lysbeth “Betty” Buck (1913–1987), a California native, came to know about
Anthroposophy in England in the late 1930s and organized some activities when she returned to her
home state. In 1959, she helped found the Sacramento Waldorf School. Four years later, Betty Buck was
instrumental in forming the Faust Branch, the local branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America.
A group of local people meeting with Carl and Christine Stegmann were inspired to create the College
on February 22, 1976. It was first called the Sacramento Center for Anthroposophical Studies and its
initial focus was the spiritual destiny of America. Carl then invited René and Merlyn Querido to join the
endeavor. After their arrival in 1977, emphasis was placed on establishing a Foundation Year program to
introduce students to the insights of Anthroposophy and a Teacher Training program to train teachers for
the Waldorf schools. The center’s name was changed to Rudolf Steiner College in 1979. Betty Staley and
Nancy Poer, who were among the College’s founders, have continued the work on the spiritual destiny of
America at the College for over thirty years.
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Our Mission
Rudolf Steiner College strives to provide a creative educational environment for men and women of
diverse ages and backgrounds who seek a deeper understanding of the challenges of modern life and wish
to develop new capacities as a basis for their life’s work, for social service and cultural renewal.
Founded on the spiritual scientific work of Rudolf Steiner, the College has as its mission to provide programs that:
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• Awaken independent thinking and healthy judgment about the deepest issues of human life,
school powers of perception
• Cultivate and enrich artistic faculties
• Develop social sensitivity
• Strengthen capacities for practical life
Rudolf Steiner College has as a major focus the preparation and certification of teachers for vocations in
Waldorf Education. The College also offers programs which develop insights and skills that can lead to
practical application in a variety of professions in the arts, sciences and education.
The College aims to serve as a resource center for Rudolf Steiner’s work, providing continuing education,
fostering research, presenting workshops and conferences, and publishing and making accessible books
and other related materials. A further goal is to serve the broader educational community and bring
Rudolf Steiner’s contributions into the dialogue on education and other issues of global concern.
Rudolf Steiner College in all cases seeks faculty members who have knowledge of the work and writings of
Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf education.
The view of the human being as an individuality encompassing body, soul, and spirit is central to the programs
of the College, along with emphasis on the cultivation of the inner life as a source of strength, creativity, and
initiative. Programs strive to address the students’ quest for the knowledge, insight, and moral imagination
needed to bring balance and healing to human beings, communities, and the earth itself.
The College Campus Today
At present, the College campus in Fair Oaks occupies about thirteen acres bounded on the north by Fair Oaks
Boulevard and on the south by the beautiful American River Parkway and the campus of the 400-student
Sacramento Waldorf School. The College campus includes classroom buildings, administrative buildings,
a large assembly hall, a central kitchen and dining room, a bookstore, a crafts and woodworking room, a
movement tent, two student dormitory residences, a library, a student commons, a working biodynamic
farm, a beekeeping facility, and a flowform pond.
The College’s San Francisco teacher education program takes place at the San Francisco Waldorf School.

College Programs and Other Offerings
The College offers a variety of degree, certificate, and professional programs. Please see the College
catalogue and College website for detailed information.
The full-time residential programs held at the Fair Oaks campus are:
• Foundation Program, a one-year program that is a stand-alone introduction to Anthroposophy and
also a preparation for the Waldorf Teacher Training programs.
• Waldorf Teacher Training, a one-year program that prepares the student to teach in a Waldorf
school, and includes early childhood, grades, and high school tracks.
In addition, the College offers four other Waldorf teacher training programs which are:
• Weekend/Summer Waldorf Teacher Training – San Francisco modality: Meets evenings and
weekends in San Francisco during the academic year and has a three-week summer session on the
Fair Oaks campus.
• The Summer Teacher Training program on the Fair Oaks campus for early childhood or grades.
• Weekend/Summer Waldorf Teacher Training – Hybrid modality: Featuring on-campus, online, and
regional offerings for elementary and early childhood teachers.
• The Waldorf High School Teacher Training program: Meets in Fair Oaks during the summer session
and includes online components.
The College also has Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in a number of communities. These offer local
opportunities to fulfill the Foundation pre-requisites for the teacher education program. There are or have
been CLCs in Denver, Phoenix, Fair Oaks, and Los Altos, California.
The Biodynamic Gardening Apprenticeship is a one- or two-year work-study experience that takes place
on the campus under the auspices of Raphael Garden.
Various part-time programs and courses take place at the Fair Oaks campus and other locations. These include:
• Remedial Education Program
• Consciousness Studies (two three-week sessions during the Fall term)
• The Center for Systemic Leadership
The College has a very active summer session. In addition to the above mentioned programs that meet in
the summer, there are three-year certificate summer programs in:
• Early Childhood In-service Program
• Waldorf Teacher Training for Subject Teachers (including handwork)
Summer professional development courses include:
• One-week “Art of Teaching” courses in early childhood, elementary, and special subject
• The Waldorf Approach Applied in the Public Classroom
• Professional Development for Teachers of At-Risk Youth
The summer calendar also includes courses in Anthroposophy, crafts, the arts, and Biodynamic farming.
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Throughout the year, the College offers evening and weekend courses and workshops open to the
public. The subjects have included Waldorf Education, early childhood education, parenting, Biodynamic
agriculture, beekeeping, esoteric Christianity, world religions, nutrition, eurythmy, and the relation of the
human being to the stars.
College Governance
The governance forms of Rudolf Steiner College are designed to promote inclusion and participation of
employees at various levels. They provide opportunities for colleagues to engage in conversations that
define and develop the organization. The organization is structured to insure that decisions regarding
important College matters are carefully considered, promptly made, and widely understood. The various
constituencies of the College—faculty, executive offices, administrative staff, and students—function
under the general supervision of the President/CEO as delegated by the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees is vested with full legal and fiscal responsibility for the College. All corporate powers
of the corporation are exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Trustees, and it controls the
business and affairs of the corporation.
President
The President, Gayle Davis, is the chief executive officer of the corporation. Under general policy direction
of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with College policy, she plans, organizes, coordinates and
administers through management staff, all College functions and activities; provides policy guidance and
coordinates the activities of all departments and fosters cooperative working relationships.
Council
The Council is a body of senior administrators, faculty and staff members that advises the President and
the Board of Trustees concerning:
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• The spiritual mission and vision of the College
• Strategic planning and goals
• Budget priorities, senior staffing and facilities
• Presidential hiring
The Council may suggest names of possible Trustees for consideration by the BOT Nominating Committee.
Members:
Ted Mahle, MFA Patricia Dickson, MA Lyn Dixon
Claude Julien Harald Hoven Arline Monks
Brian Gray, MLArch Ronald Koetzsch, PhD Gayle Davis, MA
Irène François, MA Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, MA Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the executive officers of the organization and functions as a
president’s cabinet. Academic matters and administrative functions interface in this body.
The Executive Committee is vested with day-to-day decision-making, and it handles sensitive and
confidential personnel matters. All College managers report directly to a member of the executive
committee.
Members:
Gayle Davis, MA - President.
Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA - Academic Dean
Patricia Dickson, MA - Vice President of Operations and Planning
Laura Randles, MBA - Chief Financial Officer
William Bento, PhD – facilitator
Ronald Koetzsch, PhD – recording secretary
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is responsible for academic planning and implementation and for developing
programs and policies that are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
The senate, comprised of full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members, is also concerned
with student life, College events and festivals.
Members:
William Bento, PhD (chair) Irène François, MA Ted Mahle, MFA
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD (vice-chair) Lauren Hickman, MA Bonnie River, MA
Gayle Davis, MA (ex-officio) Harald Hoven Alice Stamm
Patricia Dickson, MA Cynthia Hoven, MA Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, MA
Brian Gray, MLArch Betty Staley, MA Patrick Wakeford-Evans, MA
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Offices and Departments of the College
Office of the President (CEO)
Gayle Davis
916-961-8727 ext. 101
gayle.davis@steinercollege.edu
Office in Alcott House
Office of the Vice-President of Operations and Planning (COO)
Patricia Dickson
916-961-8727 ext. 115
patricia.dickson@steinercollege.edu
Office in Alcott House (just to the left of the main entrance)
The vice-president of operations oversees non-academic aspects of College life, including the student
residences, the bookstore, buildings and grounds, and campus services.
Office of the Academic Dean
Patrick Wakeford-Evans, Academic Dean
916-961-8727 ext. 102
patrick.wakefordevans@steinercollege.edu
Office in Stegmann Hall, to the right of the main entrance
The academic dean prepares and reviews all program schedules and assists students with questions
about changing programs, missing classes, making up classes, and graduation requirements. The dean
also oversees the class secretaries, the library, and the computer lab.
William Bento, PhD, Associate Academic Dean
916-961-8727 ext. 145
william.bento@steinercollege.edu
Office in Norton Library
The associate dean assists the dean in all academic affairs, teaches in various programs, and serves as a
resource for improving student life on campus.
Jeanette Arch, Assistant to the Academic Dean
916-961-8727 ext. 110
jeanette.arch@steinercollege.edu
Office in Alcott House
The assistant to the academic dean helps students with general questions regarding academics and also
arranges appointments with the dean.
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Nancy Walent, Transcripts and Attendance Records
916-961-8727 ext. 124
nancy.walent@steinercollege.edu
Office in Alcott House
This office assists students with program attendance sheets, class make-up forms, and College transcripts.
Office of the Dean of Students
Ronald E. Koetzsch, PhD
916-965-1341
ronald.koetzsch@steinercollege.edu
Office in building A at 3911 Bannister Road (Located just off campus, the dean’s office is accessed through the
gate at the east end of the library parking lot. It is immediately to the left after one has gone through the gate.)
The dean of students is responsible for the overall quality of student life outside the classroom. The dean
meets with each student at the beginning of the academic year. He plans campus events and student
outings. The dean is available at all times to help students with practical, personal, and academic problems
and/or to refer them to professionals able to provide assistance.
The dean chairs the Festival and Community Life Committee which consists of faculty, students, and staff
interested in improving the life of the College community. All members of the community are free to join
the committee and/or attend the committee’s meetings.
The dean receives and processes all submitted “Suggestions, Requests, and Concerns” forms. These are
available at the reception office and provide an opportunity to all members of the community to express
issues of concern and to initiate relevant changes.
The dean of students also is editor of the College’s internal newsletter News and Clues. New and Clues is
published on most Tuesday mornings through the academic year and carries news of the campus and the
College community. All members of the community are invited to submit items of interest. Submissions
should be no longer than seventy-five words and should be e-mailed to the Dean no later than Monday
morning at 9:00 AM to appear in that week’s edition. News and Clues is distributed in hard copy but can
also be accessed in digital form on the College’s website.
The College is in the process of creating an Alumni Association. The dean of students, working with other
staff and with interested alumni, is overseeing that process.
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The Office of Finance and Business Services
Financial Aid Office
Laura M. Randles, MBA, Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Monet Hall
laura.randles@steinercollege.edu
cfo@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 166
The Financial Aid office is located within the Finance department. Rudolf Steiner College offers personal
loans to students to assist with tuition costs. Information is available from the Finance office or the
Admissions office.
The Office of Finance and Business Services is responsible for managing the overall accounting, treasury,
financial reporting, and business service operations of the College. This includes managing internal controls
to mitigate risk; creating and presenting financial reports to internal and external parties; ensuring that the
official accounting records of the College are up-to-date and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the College
to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust accounting and information systems
to provide high-quality financial information that supports the Colleges strategic management initiatives.
Chief Financial Officer
cfo@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 166
Accounts Receivable
accountsreceivable@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 167 or 166
Accounts Payable
accountspayable@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 153
Payroll & Insurance
payroll@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 163
Accounting Assistant
accountingasst@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 164
Front Office/Reception Office
Anne Boyd
Deborah Brown (Assistant)
916-961-8727 ext. 0
rsc@steinercollege.edu
Alcott House
Open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Business Services Coordinator
ofbscoordinator@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 137
Event Registration
conferenceregistration@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 151 or 133
Student Loan Coordinator
loans@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 167
Information System Specialist
infoss@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 152
CSA Accounts Manager
infoss@steinercollege.edu
916-961-8727 ext. 152

The reception office or “front office” provides a variety of services.
In the reception office one can:
• Obtain basic first-aid materials. (Clearly marked, large first aid kits can also be found attached to
the east outside wall of Barton House and to the wall outside the laundry facility in Monet Hall.)
• Fax materials within the United States at $1.00 per page
• Drop off outgoing mail with postage already on it (mail is picked up Monday through Friday, usually
by 11:00am)
• Make tuition payments and pay auditing fees
• Use the “Housing Book” to locate a room, an apartment or home to share or rent
• Use the “Teaching Jobs Book” to research Waldorf teaching positions available worldwide.
Teaching jobs are also posted in Barton house.
The reception office provides certain forms and informational materials, including:
• Flyers and brochures for the College’s programs and events
• “Concerns, Suggestions, and Requests” forms
• Student health insurance information and forms
• College course class make-up forms
• Transcript request forms
• Course extension forms
• Independent study forms
The reception office receives, and holds for retrieval, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, and other
valuables that have been lost and found on campus. Water bottles, items of clothing, caps, and other, less
valuable, lost items are kept in a wicker basket outside Philadelphia Hall.
The reception office DOES NOT offer the following services:
• Photocopying
The office copy machine is for official use only. A photocopy machine for student use is located in
the library. Students can purchase a copier access card in the bookstore or in the library. When the
library is closed, students may make copies in the bookstore for 10 cents a page.
• Stamps for sale:
The bookstore sells stamps.
• Telephone use:
Office telephones are for use by College employees only, except in an emergency.
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Library
Norton Hall Library of Rudolf Steiner College
William Bento, PhD, Director
Karen Younger, Librarian
916-961-8727 ext. 143
library@steinercollege.edu
Office in library
Library hours:
Monday – Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Access to the library and computer lab (see below) is limited to Rudolf Steiner College students, faculty,
staff, and members of the Anthroposophical Society. Others may apply for entry and use privileges.
Students will need a student ID to take out books. (Please see section on student IDs on page 17).
The library subscribes to, among other data bases, EBSCOhost Education Research Complete Database,
which includes the full text for nearly 1,200 education journals.
There is a copy machine available for student use. Copier access cards can be purchased in the bookstore
and in the library.
Computer Lab
Norton Hall Library of Rudolf Steiner College
The computer lab is located in the library and is only open when the library is open. It contains a number
of desktop computers and access to the Internet is available for research and e-mail. The computers
require a password, which can be obtained from the library assistant. Students may use the printers in the
lab. The cost is 10 cents per page, including color printing. A scanner is available at no charge.
Accreditation Office
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
William Bento, PhD
916-961-8727 ext. 145
william.bento@steinercollege.edu
Office in Norton Library
The College is currently applying for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC). An initial site visit in March 2010 and an educational effectiveness review site visit in October 2011
have resulted in the College being awarded candidacy status in WASC. Information about accreditation is
available on the College website under “Accreditation.”
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Admissions Office
Lyn Dixon, Admissions Officer
916-961-8727 ext. 121
admissions@steinercollege.edu
Kim Hofer, Admissions/Financial Assistance and Student Records Manager
916-961-8727 ext. 122
kim.hofer@steinercollege.edu
Anne Boyd, Admissions Assistant
916-961-8727 ext. 104
anne.boyd@steinercollege.edu
Offices in Alcott House
The members of the admissions team help persons interested in applying to a College program. They
provide information about College programs, receive and review applications, and arrange for campus
visits. They administer all processes for auditors attending program courses offered at the college.
The admissions officer provides international students with information about immigration regulations
regarding student visas and enters all international student data into the USCIS internet based SEVIS
system. The admissions team generates an I-20 form for each international student and assists students
with the Optional Practical Training application.
The admissions team helps students with RSC scholarships, loans, and payment plans as well as outside
funding such as Workforce Investment Act awards. The student records manager handles student records,
initiates the financial assistance process, and creates enrollment contracts.
Bookstore at Rudolf Steiner College
Wendy Kolas, Bookstore Manager
916-961-8729
bookstore@steinercollege.edu
www.steinercollege.edu/store
During the September through May academic year of 2012-2013 the bookstore will be open at the
following times:
Monday through Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm; Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change. The bookstore is open extended hours during conferences and special events.
Bookstore staff and extensions:
Charley Blatchford ext. 134 Osiris Abrego ext. 130
Heather Kyle ext. 130 Wendy Kolas ext. 131
Liliya Pachuliya ext. 132
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Since 1987, the Bookstore at Rudolf Steiner College has been serving the needs of the students, staff, and
faculty of the College and also of the wider community. Located near the main entrance to the campus,
the bookstore also offers online shopping at: www.steinercollege.edu/store.
In addition to one of the largest collections in North America of titles on Anthroposophy, Waldorf
education, biodynamic agriculture, and related topics, the bookstore offers:
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• Arts, crafts, teaching, and classroom supplies, as well as musical instruments
• Medicaments, remedies, and face and body care products from anthroposophical companies
• Toys, dolls, and baby products made from natural materials
• Beeswax candles and other unique gift items
• Food items such as organic, fair-trade chocolate, and biodynamic coffee and tea
Matriculated students receive a 10% discount on almost all books, musical instruments, and arts and
crafts supplies. Students can activate their student discount after completion of their contract with the
College by providing contact information and the name of the program in which they are enrolled. This can
be done in person or via email (shopkeeper@steinercollege.edu). Students should inform the shopkeeper
of the discount before the sales transaction begins. For students in programs that end in the spring, the
discount applies until August 31 of that same year.
Campus Services
John Cleveland
Campus Services Coordinator
961-8727 ext 157
johncleveland@steinercollege.edu
or campusservices@steinercollege.edu
Office in east end of the crafts building across from Emerson Hall
Campus Services is in charge of room use on campus. Rentals of campus facilities are handled by:
Caroline Stave-Viemeister
Business Services Coordinator
caroline.stave@steinercollege.edu
961-8727 ext 154
Center for Systemic Leadership
Jane Lorand, Director
Leslie Loy, Assistant Director
Offices in Monet East
jane.lorand@steinercollege.edu
leslie.loy@steinercollege.edu
www.CenterForSystemicLeadership.org
The Center for Systemic Leadership is a joint venture between Rudolf Steiner College and Future Insight
Maps (FIM). The Center aims to equip leaders with the critical and systemic thinking skills to effectively
work with complex issues in their communities and organizations.

The Center hosts courses in critical and systemic thinking for complexity management. Complex issues
require new shapes of leadership, and systemic methods using critical thinking are an essential emerging
tool. Systemic refers to something that is spread throughout, system-wide, affecting a group or system
such as a body, economy, market or society as a whole.
The Center works to support both individuals in nurturing their capacities as leaders—those who take
personal responsibility for the outcome—and communities in finding new ways to work through the complex
issues which have them stuck, frustrated, or stumped. We wish to empower communities to learn how they
can reveal the knowledge they already have in order to address the issues which are unique to their work.
Students are welcome to take all courses and workshops and should check with registration for more
information.
Clara’s Counter
Shilo Quinn
Barton House
Phone: 916-961-8727 ext. 127
shiloscatering@hotmail.com
Clara’s Counter is committed to offering wholesome, delicious, organic and biodynamic meals and snacks.
A nutritious lunch is served most weekdays from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Snacks and beverages are available
for purchase from “Clara’s Counter” at other times, including during the 10:50 to 11:20 AM break each
weekday. Blocks of meal tickets are available. Meals and snacks are available on certain weekends when
special events are taking place on campus.
Clara’s Kitchen is run as a private, independent business initiative.
Development Office
Arline Monks, Development Officer
916-961-8727 ext. 171
arline.monks@steinercollege.edu
Sandra Gill, Development Office Administrative Assistant
916-961-8727 ext. 172
sandra.gill@steinercollege.edu
Offices in small building north of the craft room
The development office works with individuals, foundations, and community groups to provide the
resources and funding needed to realize the College’s mission.
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Early Life Center
Lauren Hickman, Center Director
916-961-8727 ext. 117
earlychildhood@steinercollege.edu
Office in Stegmann Hall
The Caldwell Early Life Center offers nurture, support, and education to early childhood teachers, care
providers and families. It reaches out beyond the College into the wider community on behalf of young
children. The center’s activities include:
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• Courses in parenting and family life
• Community events such as puppet shows, festivals, and fundraisers for local and global causes
Future plans include construction of a classroom and daycare complex to house early childhood activities
on campus. Please contact the center director and/or visit the College website for more information on
the center and its activities.
Garden
Raphael Garden – A Working Farm
Harald Hoven, Master Gardener
916-965-0389
harald.hoven@steinercollege.edu
Apprentice House
916-966-0938
rapahel.garden@gmail.com
The two-acre College garden is a major center of Biodynamic (BD) work in North America. The garden is
home to a forty-share CSA (community supported agriculture) organization and each week provides fresh
vegetables and fruits to more than sixty families. Those wishing to apply for membership in the CSA should
contact Harald or the apprentice house. The garden also produces and distributes biodynamic-quality seeds
and biodynamic preparations. The farm is home to a number of cows, sheep, chickens and ducks.
The Tuesday evening study group for the apprentices is open to College students at no charge. Students
may attend the weekend BD workshops at the discounted student rate. Students wishing some physical
exercise are always welcome, even for a short time, as volunteers in the garden.
Gardens and Grounds Department
Jim Bowen
soilwellness@gmail.com
916-878-9639
The gardens and grounds department is responsible for all the outdoor campus landscape except for the
fields, meadows, and garden beds that are part of Raphael Garden.

Housing Office
Anthony Holly, Housing Manager
916-864-4816
housing@steinercollege.edu
Office in Monet
Students may request short-term or long-term student housing. Short-term housing is available at a nightly
rate. Inquire at the housing office for rates. There are two main long-term options: On-Campus Student
Housing and Off-Campus Private Housing.
On-Campus Student Housing
The two student residences contain a total of eight home units, each with six private bedrooms, two
bathrooms, a living room/dining room, and a kitchen. Each resident has a private room with a desk, chair,
lamp, bed, and closet with storage shelves. A telephone line is available for activation in each bedroom. Every
room has independent cooling and heating controls that can be adjusted by the occupant. Wired and wireless
internet is provided for all residents. Ethernet cables and Wi-fi passwords are provided. Coin-operated
laundry facilities are located in far east end of Monet across from the front entrance to Norton Library.
Off-Campus Private Housing
Rooms in homes near the campus are available and are listed in the housing book in the reception office.
Sometimes the housing manager knows about rooms for rent in the community that are not in the housing
book. Students seeking off-campus housing should check with the housing manager.
The Housing office supports a Housing Forum website at http://steinercollege.info/Housingforum/. At the
website, dormitory residents and guests can ask questions, find information, and coordinate ride shares,
group car rentals, and airport shuttle plans. This is an insecure site.
IT Department
IT services are limited for students, but the IT department will try to help with your problem. To submit
a help request or report problems, please contact IT through the IT Trouble Ticket link on the Scholar
webpage listed below. All students should have a steinercollege.edu e-mail account; for further information
please contact the Admissions Office or the IT department.
More information on E-mail and other IT services is located at: http://steinercollege.info/scholars/.
Maintenance Department
Bill Cranstoun
916-860-9593
bill.cranstoun@steinercollege.edu
The maintenance department is in charge of emergency and long term repairs and maintenance. For nonemergency
issues, contact Tony Holly in the housing office rather than Bill Cranstoun directly.
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Marketing and Outreach
Jocelyn MacDonald
916-961-8727 ext 150
jocelyn.macdonald@steinercollege.edu
Office in Monet East
The marketing department is responsible for the content on the College website and social media outlets,
such as Facebook and Twitter. The department also designs emails, calendars, catalogues and other
materials to promote the College, its programs, and classes.
Press
Rudolf Steiner College Press
Claude Julien, Press Director
916-961-3722
claude.julien@steinercollege.edu
Founded in 1986, the College press now has over 160 titles in its catalogue. The press has published an
average of 3.25 new titles yearly while keeping in print the “classic” titles originally published by the old
Saint George imprint, acquired in 1991. Many titles by members of the Rudolf Steiner College faculty have
also been published over the years, with more to come. The College press is the home of world-renowned
anthroposophical authors and lecturers. It publishes much of the cutting edge research in the fields of
remedial education and early childhood education. The books published represent what Rudolf Steiner
College Press stands for: anthroposophical diversity, a variety of themes, freedom of expression, and
aesthetic sensitivity. The office of the press is located inside the Bookstore, at the end of corridor. If you
have any questions related to the press, please feel free to visit and chat with Claude Julien, the director
of our press.
Student IDs
All students in matriculated programs should have an official Rudolf Steiner College photo ID. At registration
each student will receive a temporary ID card from admissions. To get a photo ID, students must take their
temporary ID to the library where library staff will create an RSC student ID card that includes the student’s
photo, name, assigned number, and expiration date of the card. The card may be used as a library card once
the student has completed a library application requiring a credit card number to be held on file. The student
ID can also be used to receive the student discount in the bookstore and at some campus events.
Those eligible for an RSC Student ID are students in the Foundation Program, the Teacher Training
Program, and the Remedial Program. All other persons taking courses at the College (including students in
Consciousness Studies, which is not longer a matriculating program) can receive a temporary library card
on request. There is a $5.00 fee for the non-student card.
Please see the College catalogue and/or Website for additional policies regarding academic life.
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College Policies/Resources
Below are policies, rules, and resources that relate to all students at Rudolf Steiner College. The College
reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, in the event that a College
rule has been violated.
Academic Integrity
Truthfulness in academic, and other, matters is expected of all members of the College community.
Plagiarism in academic work is a serious violation of the College’s ideals and practices and will be treated
as such. Please see the College catalogue for details.
Alcohol
Rudolf Steiner College is an alcohol-free campus. The use of alcohol is contrary to the aims of the College.
Assault/Sexual Harassment
The College maintains the following procedures and information for assisting a person who has been the
victim of a sexual assault:
Prevention: Any student or staff member should be accompanied to his/her car, bicycle, or bus stop on request
if danger is anticipated. Persons responsible for assistance procedures: Heads of Programs, faculty, dormitory
manager, and receptionist have been given information regarding the services available in such cases.
Confidentiality and reporting: It is important to maintain confidentiality for any person who confides in
College personnel and who requests confidentiality. No one other than a person specifically authorized by
the Council and/or Executive Committee to speak for the College is permitted to make a public statement
regarding an incident involving a College student, faculty or staff member. All such incidences that have
taken place on the RSC campus, or in connection with a College event should be reported to the Chief
Executive Officer, without mentioning names if this has been requested. It is the responsibility of the
College administration to do everything possible to maintain safety, and this information may be significant.
Due process: It is important to protect the rights to fair treatment of both parties involved in an alleged assault.
Emergency: If approached by someone in need of crisis assistance and it is impossible to contact any College
personnel who are informed of assistance procedures, call the 24-hour crisis line of Women Escaping a Violent
Environment (WEAVE) at 916-920-2952. Dial 911 for immediate life-threatening or other violent situations.
The College is located on a small campus in a peaceful residential area. In its history, it has had no incidences
of sexual assaults. Students, faculty, and staff who have need to work on the College campus after dark are
asked to keep the doors locked. The College community is a relatively small, closely knit group of people
who are aware of the presence of a stranger. If there is any feeling that a stranger would pose a threat to
anyone’s security, this should be communicated to the offices and to faculty and students in the various
programs so that no single person will be left alone in jeopardy. If danger (urgent and non-emergency) is
suspected, contact the Sheriff at 916-874-5115.
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Auditing Classes
Certain classes in the Foundation program are open to the public. Auditors do not receive credit for
courses taken and no records are kept. Before taking classes, auditors must come to the admissions office
to complete an “Auditing Form” and to pay the per class fee.
Automobiles
California law requires that persons moving to California from another state obtain a California driver
license and register their vehicle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles within twenty days
of taking up residence. Violation of this law carries a $300 fine. The nearest DMV office is at 5209 North
Avenue in Carmichael. The DMV website is www.dmv.ca.gov. There is a 15 mph speed limit for all vehicles
on campus. All drivers must observe the STOP sign near the south entrance to the garden. Vehicles should
be locked at all times. Valuables of any kind should not be left in a vehicle. The College does not take
responsibility for the theft of a vehicle or any of its contents.
For the sake of a quiet and peaceful environment, all those driving onto the campus are asked turn down
their car audio system, particularly if the car windows are open, and, also, when locking the car door, to
do so manually rather than use an automatic locking system that makes an electronic noise.
Students residing on campus should obtain a RSC parking permit. They will be distributed at registration,
or by coming to the OFBS office and seeing Caroline Stave Viemeister
Bicycles
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• Bicyclists should not ride on the walking paths of the campus.
• Bicycles should be locked at one of the several bike racks on campus and not be left randomly
around campus.
• Helmets are strongly recommended.
• Bicycles of dorm residents should be stored in the bicycle shed.
Camping
Camping is not permitted anywhere on the campus. Staying overnight in a car or recreational vehicle is
also not permitted anywhere on campus.
Cell Phones
All members of the College community are encouraged to exercise consideration and respect for others.
Cell phone users are asked not to use their phones in the following places: all classrooms, Raphael Garden,
the library, Norton Commons, the picnic bench area, and anywhere else where people are gathered and
a person speaking into a cell phone would be a distraction. Between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM cell phones
should not be used within fifty feet of a student residence.
Those needing to use a cell phone on campus should go to an unobtrusive place and speak quietly. The
use of a cell phone speakerphone is prohibited everywhere on campus. Cell phones should be turned off
during all classes and College events.

Change of Address
Students should notify the admissions office immediately of a change of address, telephone number, or email
address. Federal regulations require that international students register a change of address within ten days.
Children
For their safety, all children on campus must be directly supervised by an adult. Children may not be
unsupervised while their parents are attending classes or are involved in other College activities.
Classroom Etiquette
• Students should arrive on time for classes. Arriving late disturbs others and complicates the taking
of attendance.
• Food and beverages are not allowed in class. Only water is permitted.
• If a student knows that he or she will have to leave a class before it is over, the teacher should be
informed before the class begins.
Computers in the Classroom
Students should not assume that laptop use is permitted in any given class. Students in each class, in
consultation with the instructor, will decide on the parameters for computer usage. If the group approves
the use of laptops it should be only for activities directly related to the class—such as taking notes—and
not for text-messaging, e-mail retrieval, and surfing the Internet.
Dress
All persons on campus, including members of the College community and visitors, are asked to be
appropriately dressed. Shirts and shoes are required.
Drugs
Rudolf Steiner College is a drug-free campus. The use of illegal substances is not permitted on the campus.
Firearms
No firearms are allowed on campus under any circumstances.
Grievances
Any person feeling he or she has a legitimate grievance against any individual or against the College can
file a grievance complaint. The College has clear policies for dealing promptly and fairly with all grievances.
(Please see the College catalogue or website for details.)
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Guests
Guests—relatives and friends of students—may visit and attend classes for two days without charge. A
student wishing to bring a guest to class should ask the instructor’s permission, notify the admissions
office, and obtain a visitor’s badge from the reception office. After two days auditing fees apply.
Students living in the dorm may have overnight guests for two consecutive nights but must have the
agreement of the other residents living in the unit. Guests may not sleep on the couches in the common area.
Harassment
Harassment of any kind—verbal, physical, psychological, or sexual— of any member of the College community by
another member of the community will not be tolerated. (Please see the College catalogue or website for details).
Internet Access
Secure or open wireless Internet access is available in most classrooms and buildings on campus,
including the student residences. Wireless routers turn off at 12am and turn on at 6am. Networks and
passwords are listed below and are also at www.steinercollege.info/IT/RSCwifi.pdf. For IT support visit
www.steinercollege.info/IT or http://steinercollege.info/scholars/.
Library (Available only during library hours)
SSID: RSC Norton Library
Password: RSClearn2012
Admissions
SSID: RSC Admin
Password: (not password protected)
Renoir Dormitory
SSID: Renoir9236
Password: RSCdormnorth
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Stegmann Hall
SSID: RSC North
Password: RSCnorth12
Turner Dormitory
SSID: Turner9234
Password: RSCdormsouth
Several areas on campus, including the Garden, are designated computer/cell phone-free areas. Please
respect the signs. The College does not have a staffed IT department. Students having trouble accessing
the Internet should go to the links provided on the College “scholars” web page (http://steinercollege.
info/scholars/), report their problem, and leave their contact information. Students with other personal
computer problems should seek help at a local computer store.
Local computer stores:
Apple Store / Arden Fair
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 830-5610
Daly Computer Services
7529 Sunset Ave,
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 965-4627
Myhandytech
8139 Sunset Ave, #172,
Fair Oaks, CA
(919) 678-0411
All students should have a steinercollege.edu e-mail account. Accounts can be opened in the admissions
office or through the IT department.

Lost and Found
Found valuables such as wallets, purses, phones, and jewelry should be brought to the reception office.
Persons wishing to claim lost valuables will be asked to describe the item. Lost items such as coats, hats,
books, notebooks, and pens should be placed in the wicker basket outside Philadelphia Hall.
Packages
All UPS and FedEx packages addressed to persons at the College are delivered to the Bookstore. A
student expecting a package should alert the bookstore shipping department and leave his/her name and
telephone number. Notification will be given when the package arrives. The package should be picked up
as soon as possible.
Parking
All students owning a vehicle or motorcycle will need a parking permit to park on the RSC campus. Parking
permits will be distributed at registration, or by coming to the OFBS office and seeing Caroline Stave-Viemeister.
Pets
Unsupervised pets are not permitted anywhere on campus. This includes classrooms and outdoor areas.
All dogs, including service dogs and seeing eye dogs must be on a leash. Student housing residents may
not keep pets. Stray animals that come onto campus should not be fed or otherwise encouraged to stay.
This is both a safety and medical issue because some community members are allergic to certain types of
animals.
Recording of Lectures and Classes
Students are required to get instructor permission in writing before recording any lecture or class on campus.
The College may record and/or film classes for online or other educational purposes. Students at the College
give implicit permission to the College to use, for said purposes, any class recording and incidental visual or
audio capture of them.
Room Use
On weekdays, classrooms are opened at 8:00 AM and are locked at 5:00 PM. They are locked over the
weekend. Students may request permission for early morning, evening, or weekend use of rooms for
course- and College-related activities such as artistic practice and group study sessions. Room use for
personal activities, such as a social gathering, can also be requested. All requests must be made to the
campus services manager.
The College facilities are usually in use for College activities. However, rental of available campus facilities
by individuals and organizations not connected to the College is possible. Rental requests can be submitted
by e-mail to caroline.stave@steinercollege.edu.
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Security
Please do not leave cars, bicycles or dorm rooms unlocked. Remove all valuables from vehicles as our
campus has been prone to minor break-ins. Report any suspicious activity to campus services or any RSC
employee. Call 911 or 874-5111 if a crime is in progress.
Selling on Campus
The public sale of merchandise of any kind is prohibited unless approved by the executive committee.
Smoking
Smoking is permitted only in two designated areas—at the extreme south end of the campus just past
Turner student residence and in the northwest corner of the Stegmann Hall parking lot. Smokers should
exercise extreme care in disposing of matches and cigarette butts, since they are a fire hazard as well as
being unsightly.
Suggestions
Forms for submitting “Suggestions, Concerns, and Requests” are available from the reception office. Any
member of the College community can use the form to offer a suggestion about any aspect of College life.
Submitted forms will be reviewed first by the dean of students and acted upon by the appropriate College
offices, department, or committee.
TaskStream
TaskStream is a website where teachers; distribute learning activities, syllabi and other documents to
students; assess student performance; and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. Assignments
and syllabi are uploaded to the site and students can view and download them and also upload completed
assignments for assessments as required. Students also have tools to create webpages, E-portfolios (an
assigned task), and are able to chat, form groups, and communicate with their instructors. TaskStream is
only used by matriculated students. Instructions may be found through the student portal (RSC Scholar)
on the website, or you may contact our Academics department with any questions.
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The Local Anthroposophical and Waldorf Community
The College is the center of one of the largest anthroposophical/ Waldorf communities in North America,
with the following local resources.
Faust Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America
The local branch of the Anthroposophical Society meets each Wednesday evening during the academic
year. The meetings take place from 7:30 to 9:00pm in one of the College classrooms. They feature lectures
and discussions on anthroposophical themes as well as artistic activities. Meetings usually end with
refreshments and socializing.
Membership is open to any person who regards the work of the Anthroposophical Society as a positive
influence in the world. Non-members are welcome at meetings. Some of the lectures involve a modest
admission charge for non-members.
A number of faculty and staff are active in the Faust Branch and can provide further information. Lauren
Hickman and Ronald Koetzsch serve as liaisons between the College and the Faust Branch.
Waldorf Daycare Centers and Waldorf Schools
A number of licensed Waldorf-based home nursery schools and daycare centers are located near the
College. A list of these is available from the reception office.
Sacramento area independent Waldorf schools and public and charter schools inspired by Waldorf
education include the following:
Private Public
Sacramento Waldorf School
3750 Bannister Rd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-961-3900
Davis Waldorf School
3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
530-753-1651
Live Oak Waldorf School
410 Crother Rd., Meadow Vista, CA 95722
530-878-8720
Camellia Waldorf School
5701 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822
916-427-5022
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
6029 Gold Meadows Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
530-642-9903
Golden Valley Charter School
9601 Lake Natoma Dr., Orangevale, CA 95662
916-987-6141
Alice Birney Waldorf Inspired Charter School
6251 13th Street, Sacramento, Ca 95831
916-433-5544
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
10101 Systems Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95827
916-228-5751
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The Christian Community
3506 Eisenhower Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
Rev. Sanford Miller
916-965-9112
sanfordmiller@sbcglobal.net
The Christian Community, a movement for religious renewal, came into being in 1922 in Dornach,
Switzerland, with the advice and guidance of Rudolf Steiner.
The Act of Consecration of Man is celebrated on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, Saturday at 9:00 AM, and Sunday
at 10:30 AM. There are often talks, workshops, study groups, and potluck lunches following the Sunday
service. The Service for Children (grades one through eight) takes place on Sunday at 10:00 AM. The
church is located about a fifteen-minute drive from the College.
Students wishing to attend but lacking transportation should contact dean of students, Ronald Koetzsch,
at 916-965-1341.
Anthroposophical Medical Care
Raphael Medicine and Therapies
9801 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite 300
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-671-1780
Kelly Sutton, MD
www.raphaelmedicine.com
Dr. Sutton offers complementary medical care based on the pioneering work of Rudolf Steiner and Ita
Wegman, MD. Primary care services for adults and children are offered Monday through Friday (though
not on Tuesday morning) and include treatment for acute and chronic illness.
Center for Living Health
Holistic/Anthroposophical Pediatrics and Family Practice
Michael Allen, MD, and Carol Wiley, FNP
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 445, Gold River, CA 95670
916-803-7040
www.centerforlivinghealth.com
Dr. Allen specializes in family medicine developmental pediatrics. Alternative therapies offered include
cranio-sacral therapy, therapeutic eurythmy, rhythmical massage, energy healing, and art therapy.
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A Healing Place for Children
54 West Grass Valley Street
Colfax, CA 95719
916-638-8758
Susan Johnson, MD, FAAP
Dr. Johnson is a pediatrician specializing in behavioral and developmental issues and works from a clear
anthroposophical and Waldorf basis.
Cynthia Hoven, MA
Therapeutic eurythmy
cynthia.hoven@steinercollege.edu
College faculty member Cynthia Hoven offers sessions in therapeutic eurythmy and works in collaboration
with the local anthroposophical physicians.
Anthroposophical Counseling
The individuals listed below offer personal counseling based on anthroposophical insights into the human
being. Each has a close connection with the College and each charges on a sliding scale basis.
Dr. William Bento
office: Center for Living Health
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 445, Gold River, CA 95670
916-222-7299
707-490-8695
Dr. Bento is a transpersonal clinical psychologist who has pioneered an Anthroposophically-extended
psychology.
Margit Ilgen, MFT
office: 916-752-7035
cell: 916-200-8591
Shawn Sullivan
Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor
4112 Pennsylvania Ave. Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-965-6553
Rev. Sanford Miller
Priest of the Christian Community
916-965-9112
sanfordmiller@sbcglobal.net
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Local Safety Concerns
The College is located near Bannister Park, the American River, the American Parkway and Bike Way, and
a large nature area adjacent to the river. Those enjoying these wonderful resources need to be aware of
certain safety concerns.
The American River has strong currents and rapids. The water can be very cold, even in the summer
months, and there is a strong undertow in many places. Swimmers need to exercise caution. Swimming
alone is not recommended. Swimming with a life vest is recommended.
Bannister Park closes at sunset. Walking alone on the bike path after dark is not recommended.
Poison Oak
Poison oak is a member of the sumac family and a relative of poison ivy. Contact can cause a severe, itchy
skin irritation that may last for days. Even touching clothes or pets that have been in contact with the
irritating oil particles can cause a severe rash. The smoke of burning poison oak can cause serious lung
problems. Over-the-counter remedies provide only mild relief.
Poison oak grows as an erect or spreading shrub, two- to eight-feet high, or as a vine climbing more than
fifty feet. The leaves are three to four inches long with three glossy green leaflets on each leaf stem. The
tiny flowers are greenish-white and grow from the leaf axils. In the autumn, leaves turn bright colors,
tempting the unwary to pick them.
Spiders
The black widow spider and the brown recluse spider are both present in the area. One should never reach into
any space—indoor or outdoor—which cannot be seen. A spider bite requires immediate medical attention.
Ticks
Ticks are the leading carriers (vectors) of diseases to humans in the United States and are second only to
mosquitoes worldwide. It is not the tick bite but the toxins, secretions, or organisms in the tick’s saliva
transmitted through the bite that cause disease. Researchers from the University of California at Berkeley
took to the woods and found that during the April through October tick season, sitting on a log involves
a serious risk of picking up a tick. If you sit on a log in Northern California for only five minutes, you have
a 10% chance of getting a tick on you! If you have a tick on you, carefully remove the tick and treat the
wound appropriately. Contact a physician if any swelling, rash or infection develop.
Rattlesnakes
The Western rattlesnake is the only venomous snake native to northern California. Rattlesnakes have
thick, powerful bodies, thin necks, and a well-defined triangular or heart-shaped head. Their eyes are
hooded, and the pupils are elliptical rather than round. Since the color varies and a snake sometimes
loses the characteristic rattle at the end of its tail, they can be difficult to identify. Rattlesnakes in the area
hibernate from November through March. Baby rattlesnakes are just as venomous as adult rattlesnakes
and often deliver higher doses of venom.
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Snake Bite Prevention:
• Always wear hiking shoes or boots when in a natural area.
• Stay on paths and use a walking stick; the snake may strike the stick instead of you.
• Look for concealed snakes before picking up rocks or wood.
• Check carefully around stumps or logs before sitting on them.
• Do not grab “sticks” or “branches” when swimming in a lake or river. Rattlesnakes are excellent
swimmers.
• Do not tease any snake.
• Do not handle an apparently dead snake.
Snakebite first aid:
• Keep the victim calm and still.
• Gently wash the bite area with soap and water.
• Remove watches, rings, and other items that may constrict swelling.
• Transport the victim to the nearest medical facility for treatment.
• If possible, carry the person.
Do not:
• Apply a tourniquet
• Cut the wound with a knife or razor
• Suck out the venom by mouth
• Let the victim drink alcohol
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Public Transportation in the Fair Oaks/Sacramento area
From the College, it is possible to go by bus and/or light rail to downtown Sacramento, to several major
shopping malls, and to almost any destination in the greater Sacramento area. The buses can carry bicycles
on an outside rack, but space is limited. The light rail cars also accommodate bicycles.
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
fare must be paid. Exact change is required for buses. Light rail tickets are purchased from ticket machines at
each station. It is good to have quarters and one-dollar bills as the machines are unreliable in giving change.
Other ticket options include:
Daily Pass, $6.00
These are valid for unlimited rides on buses and light rail trains until 1:30 AM the day after purchase or validation.
Daily passes may be purchased from ticket machines at each light rail station or from a bus operator.
Monthly Pass, $100
These are valid for unlimited rides on buses and light rail trains for the month shown and on the first
business day of the following month. Passes can be purchased at the Bel Air Supermarket in Gold River as
well as at many other outlets in Sacramento.
Local Access Points
Bus Number 23 stops near the College at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and San Juan Ave. In one
direction, it goes to the Sunrise Mall. In the other direction it goes past the Arden Fair Shopping Mall and
terminates at the Arden/Del Paso Light Rail Station. From the Del Paso Light Rail Station, trains go to 8th
and K Streets downtown.
The Sunrise Light Rail Station, on the Folsom Light Rail Line, is located at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard
and Folsom Avenue. This is a ten-minute drive or a twenty-minute bicycle ride from the College. A oneway
ticket to downtown Sacramento costs $2.50. The ride takes about forty minutes. Bicycles can be
taken on the train.
Complete Sacramento Regional Transit District bus and light rail information is available at
www.sacrt.com and at 916-321-2877.
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Emergencies/First Aid
First Aid box locations
• The Bookstore
• Campus Services
• Outside of Barton Hall, behind the kiosk
• The reception desk
• By the laundry room
For additional assistance call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Machine
We have an AED machine and staff that are certified to use it. Contact Campus Services if there is a need
for the machine: 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.
Emergencies
Call 911, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.
To report a crime in progress
Call 916-874-5111, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668.
For a non-emergency
Call the sheriff’s department at 916-874-5115, and then call Campus Services at 916-671-0666 or 916-671-0668
In a non-life-threatening medical situation the following nearby facilities are available
For a serious, but not life-threatening situation:
Mercy San Juan Hospital
6501 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael
916-537-5120
24-hour emergency room
Directions:
• Exit College parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.
• Turn right at the first intersection onto San Juan Ave.
• Go north about 1.9 miles and turn left onto Madison Ave.
• After about .9 miles, turn right onto Dewey Ave.
• After .3 miles, turn left onto Coyle Ave.
• After .2 miles, turn right into hospital parking lot.
• Follow signs to Emergency Room.
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For less serious medical situations:
The Doctors Center
4948 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks
916-966-6287
8:00 AM to midnight seven days week. No appointment is needed.
Prompt treatment of minor illness or injury.
Directions:
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• Exit College parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.
• Turn right at the first intersection (San Juan Avenue).
• The center is on the right side about a mile north, just past Raley’s supermarket.
Med 7 Urgent Care Center
4156 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael
916-488-6337
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week
Directions:
• Exit College parking lot and turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd.
• Continue on Fair Oaks Blvd for about one mile.
• Turn right onto Manzanita Avenue at the “T” intersection.
• The center is on the right side just past the first intersection (Cypress Avenue).

Rudolf Steiner College Area Map
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Fair Oaks Bouelvard
Rudolf Steiner College Campus Map
Campus
Entrance
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Raphael
Garden
Apprentice
Residence
Bookstore
Smoking
Area
Bannister Road
Stegmann
Hall
Chicken and Cow Pasture
Barn
Craft
Room
Emerson
Main
Office
Barton
House
Clara’s
Counter
Admissions
and Academic
Registration
East
Philadelphia
Hall
West
Raphael
Garden
Movement
Tent
Sheep Pasture

Office of Dean
of Students
Bannister Road
Common
Room
Housing
Norton
Hall
Mail/
Copy
Room
Finance
Office
Workshop and
Event Registration
Laundry
Room
Library/Computer Lab
After-hours
dorm room key
pick-up box
Renoir
Dormitory
Orchard
Sheep Pasture
Turner
Dormitory
Path to Bannister Park and
Sacramento Waldorf School
Bike
Shed
Bannister
Park
Stegmann
Hall
Teacher
Education
Room
Smoking
Area
Painting
Studio
Music
Room
Main Hall
Foyer
Entrance to
Sacramento
Waldorf
School
Faculty
Offices
Office of
Academic
Dean
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Community Resources Map
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Gluten Free Specialty Market
2612 J Street #1, Sacramento 95816
916-442-5241
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento 95864
916-455-2667
Folsom Lake
www.recreation.gov
Lake Natomas Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River 95670
916-278-2842
www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com
Old Town Sacramento
125 I Street, Sacramento, CA
(916) 324-4950
www.oldsacramento.com
Sutter’s Fort/Indian Museum
2701 L Street, Sacramento, CA
(916) 445-4422
www.parks.ca.gov
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Community Resources Listings
Rudolf Steiner College
Rudolf Steiner College
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-961-8727
www.steinercollege.edu
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Bookstore at Rudolf Steiner College
Monday-Friday 9:30-7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday-Closed
1. Sacramento Waldorf School
3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
916-961-3900
Government Services
2. Fair Oaks Branch Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-264-2700
3. Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce
10224 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-2903
4. Fair Oaks Post Office
7892 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-0249
Sacramento Regional Transit
Line 23 north to Citrus Heights and west
to Sacramento
Monday–Friday 6am-9pm
916-321-BUSS • www.sacrt.com
Banks and ATMs
5. American River Bank
10123 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-2265
6. Smart Mart (ATM)
8994 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA
(916) 944-2561
7. G & G Food & Liquor (ATM)
9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA
(916) 966-7539
8. Bank of America
7850 Kingswood Drive, Citrus Heights 95610
916-373-6920
9. Chase Bank
5801 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610
916-863-2750
10. Wells Fargo Bank (inside Raley’s)
4840 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks 95628
916-536-1046
11. Wells Fargo Bank
2010 Gold Field Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670
916-852-1033
12. Wells Fargo Bank
6047 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610
800-869-3557
Medical Services
13. Center for Living Health
Anthroposophic Medical Group
11344 Coloma Rd, Ste. 445, Gold River 95670
916-803-7040
14. The Doctors Center
Clinic, walk-ins, 8am-midnight
4948 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks 95628
916-966-6287
15. Med 7 Urgent Care Center
Clinic, walk-ins
4156 Manzanita Ave. #100, Carmichael 95608
916-488-6337
16. Mercy San Juan Medical Center
6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael 95608
916-537-5000

17. Raphael Medicine and Therapies
Kelly Sutton, MD. Anthroposophical care.
Open some weekends.
9801 Fair Oaks Blvd., #300, Fair Oaks 95628
916-671-1780
Coffee Shops
18. Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co.
7901 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608
916-944-0266
19. Mirabelle European Pastry, Inc.
7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628
916-535-0100
20. Pete’s Coffee & Tea
8909 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks 95628
916-844-3050
21. Starbucks Coffee
5353 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-966-1639
Restaurants
22. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant
4071 Howard St., Fair Oaks 95628
916-961-3327
23. Fair Oaks Coffee House and Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-966-2130
24. Il Forno Classico Italian Restaurant
2121 Golden Centre Ln. #10, Rancho Cordova
95670 • 916-858-0651
25. Jack’s Urban Eats
2137 Golden Centre Ln. #20, Rancho Cordova
95670 • 916-852-8291
26. La Bou
7250 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-481-9948
27. Naan India Grill
8105 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-1550
28. Namaste Nepal Restaurant
2228 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
95670 • 916-635-9100
29. Sher-E Punjab
6400 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95608
916-971-0115
30. Sunflower Natural Food Restaurant
10344 Far Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-5900
31. Taka’s Sushi
11773 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-961-2118
32. Takeing Thai Cuisine
4400 San Juan Ave., #8, Fair Oaks 95628
916-966-0660
33. Tugboat Fish and Chips
7601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608
916-944-4911
Grocery Stores, Drug Stores
34. Bel Air
2155 Golden Centre Ln., Rancho Cordova
95670 • 9916-858-0494
35. CVS Pharmacy 24 Hour
5420 Dewey Dr.,Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 864-4800
36. Elliott’s Natural Foods
8063 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights 95628
916-726-3033
37. Family Donuts and Deli
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd # A, Carmichael 95608
916-944-8131
Gluten Free Specialty Market
2612 J Street #1, Sacramento 95816
916-442-5241
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38. Raley’s
4840 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks 95628
916-967-4733
39. Rite Aid
5409 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights 95610
916-961-2064
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Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento 95864
916-455-2667
40. Tak Food Market
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd # K, Carmichael 95608
916-944-3188
41. Trader Joe’s
5309 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks 95628
916-863-1744
42. Whole Foods Market
4315 Arden Way, Sacramento 95864
916-488-2800
Farmers’s Markets
43. Soil Born Farms, American River Ranch
May – Early Winter, Saturdays 8am-1pm
2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670
916-363-9685
44. Sprouts Farmers Market
7905 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights 95610
916-560-2000
45. Sunrise Mall Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, 8am-noon in mall parking lot
Other Shops
46. Babetta’s Yarn and Gifts
4400 San Juan Ave., #20, Fair Oaks 95628
916-965-6043
47. Beverly Crafts and Fabrics
8079 Madison Ave., Citrus Heights 95610
916-962-0902
48. EcoThrift
7305 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights 95621
916-729-8474
49. Goodwill
4126 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael 95608
916-481-5412
50. Thrift Town
6328 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608
916-480-0312
FITNESS, RECREATION AND MISC.
51. American River Parkway and Bike Path/
Effiew Yeaw Nature Center
www.msa2.saccounty.net/parks
52. Bannister Park
Walking and biking trails to the
American River
www.fairoakspark.org
53. Burning Lotus Yoga
discounts to Rudolf Steiner College students
9045 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. E, Fair Oaks 95628
916-944-1080
Folsom Lake
www.recreation.gov
54. Hot Yoga At Sunrise
4009 Bridge St, Fair Oaks 95628
916-631-7749
hotyogaatsunrise.com
Lake Natomas Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River 95670
916-278-2842
www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com
Old Town Sacramento
www.oldsacramento.com
Sutter’s Fort/Indian Museum
www.parks.ca.gov

Local Produce
The ultimate local produce (grown on the College campus) is that available to members of the Raphael
Garden CSA. Membership is on a contractual basis and each member receives a share of vegetables each
week. Contact master gardener Harald Hoven (965-0389) or the apprentice house (966-0938). Biodynamic
vegetables are sold at the Sacramento Waldorf School on Thursday afternoons, starting at 3:10pm, when
school is in session.
Organic vegetables can be purchased at the American River stand of Soil Born Farm on Saturdays, 8:30 AM
to 2:30 PM, next to Hagan Park at 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.
In addition, each week there are now in the area at least four farmer’s markets where one can buy fresh,
local vegetables and fruits, fresh baked goods, eggs, dairy products, nuts, dried fruit, and honey. They are:
• Saturday, 8am – 12pm, Sunrise Light Rail Station
• Saturday, 8am – 1pm, Sunrise Mall
• Sunday, 9am – 2pm, Carmichael Park
• Wednesday, 3 – 8pm, Fair Oaks Village Park
• Thursday, 3:10-4pm, Sacramento Waldorf School Market: in front of rain shelter next to admin
building (times are approximate – call school for more precise info - 961-3900)
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“Receive the children with reverence,
educate them with love,
send them forth in freedom.”
Rudolf Steiner, Founder of Waldorf Education