Mt. San Antonio College Week 7

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Matriculation Partnership between the college and the student VESL Week 7 Matriculation 9/22/2018 Partnership between the college and the student Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors. Michael Ngo

Student’s Rights & Responsibilities VESL Week 7 Student’s Rights & Responsibilities 9/22/2018 Responsibilities: Provide HS/College Transcripts Express educational goal upon admission Declare major Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal Your Rights: Challenge or appeal any prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner Michael Ngo

Credit Registration Overview & Process – Page 72 VESL Week 7 Credit Registration Overview & Process – Page 72 9/22/2018 Submit Transcripts (high school and college/university) 1. Application English, Math and Reading 2. Placement Information you need to know as a new Credit student 3. Orientation Educational Planning, advising, referral 4. Counseling Get your classes online through your Mt. SAC Portal – inside.mtsac.edu 5. Registration Pay your fees on time to avoid being dropped from your classes 6. Payment Michael Ngo

Understanding Your Placement VESL Week 7 Understanding Your Placement 9/22/2018 English Placement Assessment of Written English (AWE) Reading Placement Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) ESL Reading (COMPASS) Math Placement (4 different tests) Appointment is required to take the placement. Each test may be taken every three months. Test scores are valid for a two-year period. A valid photo ID is required to take ALL tests and to obtain test results. Michael Ngo

Assessment of Written English – Page 75 VESL Week 7 Assessment of Written English – Page 75 9/22/2018 AWE English 67 English 68 English 1A* AMLA 42W AMLA 41W AMLA 43W ESL LERN 81 If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses * English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer Michael Ngo

Degree of Reading Power – Page 77 VESL Week 7 Degree of Reading Power – Page 77 9/22/2018 DPR Read 70 Read 80 **Read 90 ***Read 100 AS or AA Degree *Compass is a reading placement for non-native speakers **Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. ***Exempt from Reading Competency, if placement into Read 100. Michael Ngo

COMPASS / ESL Reading – Page 77 VESL Week 7 COMPASS / ESL Reading – Page 77 9/22/2018 COMPASS ESL AMLA 31R AMLA 32R *AMLA 33R AS or AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. Michael Ngo

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types – Page 76 VESL Week 7 Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types – Page 76 9/22/2018 Math Placement LERN 48 LERN 49 Math 50 Math 51 or (51A & 51B) Math 71 or (71A & 71B) Transferable level Math AA/AS Degree Transfer Michael Ngo

Programs of Study – Page 78 VESL Week 7 Programs of Study – Page 78 9/22/2018 Mt. SAC Certificate Program Associate in Arts/ Associate in Science Transfer to University Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 Certificate 9/22/2018 “Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…” Major/Core courses only No General Education (must meet prerequisites) 1 semester – 2.5 years Michael Ngo

Associate in Science 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum VESL Week 7 Associate in Science 9/22/2018 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum Major courses General Education (Area A – E) Math Competency (Math 71) Physical Well-Being Reading Competency 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field. Michael Ngo

Associate in Arts Degrees VESL Week 7 Associate in Arts Degrees 9/22/2018 Business Communication Fine Arts Humanities Information Technology Kinesiology and Wellness Language Arts Mathematics Music Natural Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences Note: Besides AA/AS degrees, Mt. SAC also as AA-T and AS-T. All students are recommended to see a counselor for the appropriate educational plan. Michael Ngo

California State University VESL Week 7 California State University 9/22/2018 23 campuses and 8 off campus center Largest four-year public university in California Educates 474,600 students every year CSU has one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Michael Ngo

University of California VESL Week 7 University of California 9/22/2018 10 campuses with 5 medical centers and 3 national laboratories 150 academic disciplines 600 graduate degree programs 238,700 students $46.3 billion contributed to California economy Michael Ngo

Transfer to University VESL Week 7 Transfer to University 9/22/2018 California State University General Education Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors Universities with “Impacted Major”, consult with Counselor/Advisor for additional requirements (If you plan to transfer to a private university, it is recommended to consult with the university) Michael Ngo

Difference between UC and CSU, beside price… UC systems are known for their approach in developing students that have strengths in research, theory and studies, while the CSU system is more developed for practical applications and non- research oriented career candidates. This doesn’t mean that one is better than the other, but it does indicate that you should choose according to your post graduate plans. Read more: Difference Between UC and CSU | Difference Between http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-uc-and-csu/#ixzz4YWMvoKFV

No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) 1 semester to 2.5 years Certificate Associate Transfer Major Courses No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) 1 semester to 2.5 years Employment G.E. Math PE Reading 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. Some Major Courses 60 transferable units 2 yrs. to 3yrs. University (2-3yrs) Employment or more school VESL Week 7 9/22/2018 Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 9/22/2018 Michael Ngo

POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 VESL Week 7 Calculating Your G.P.A. 9/22/2018 POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 Course Units Grade BIOL 1 4 A AMLA 42W B MATH 50 3 C ARTD 15A F 14 Units Attempted Grade Points Total points 4 16 3 12 2 6 14 34 31 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A. Michael Ngo

Academic & Progress Probation – Page 78 COUN 2: College Success Strategies Academic & Progress Probation – Page 78 9/22/2018 Academic Probation: Attempted 12 units Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA Progress Probation: Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”. Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester Dismissal Professor Michael Ngo

Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours VESL Week 7 Time Management 9/22/2018 Simple Rule: For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments A 3-unit class: 3 hours of classroom time + 6 hours of H/W & Assignments 9 hours total time Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours If you work: Take no more than: 40 hrs/wk 6 units 30 hrs/wk 9 units 20 hrs/wk 12 units 5-15 hrs/wk 14-16 units Michael Ngo

How to read the class schedule VESL Week 7 How to read the class schedule 9/22/2018 Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 9/22/2018 Terms to Know Prerequisite: – A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course. Advisory: – Recommended before enrolling in a certain course Co-requisite: – A class which must be taken concurrently with another course Pre-collegiate basic skills: Refresher courses in reading, writing, and computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. Sac, or transferring to an university Degree Appropriate: Courses applied to Associate degree (AA/AS degree applicable courses). Michael Ngo

Registration for Classes Online VESL Week 7 Registration for Classes Online 9/22/2018 To register for credit classes, students must complete the application (through OpenCCC Apply), take the placement, complete the college orientation. Once this is done, then you may register for classes online through your Mt. SAC Portal: inside.mtsac.edu Michael Ngo

How to Register for Credit Classes

Cost – Fall 2016 Semester Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit (May change) VESL Week 7 Cost – Fall 2016 Semester 9/22/2018 Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit (May change) Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $287 per unit ($241 + $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $287 per unit ($241 + $46 per unit) Parking: $50 or $25 w/BOGW Fee Waiver Student Activities Fee: $11 Health: $19 or $ 14 w/BOGW Fee Waiver Materials Fee: varies Fees listed in the schedule of classes Michael Ngo

Registration Policy Repeat Policy VESL Week 7 Registration Policy 9/22/2018 Repeat Policy See Mt. Sac Catalog Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog Catalog Rights Forgiveness of Grades Mt. SAC Catalog available on the Mt. SAC’s website Michael Ngo

Resources: Student Services – Page 203 VESL Week 7 Resources: Student Services – Page 203 9/22/2018 Admissions & Records Assessment Center Associated Students Bridge Program Bursar’s Office Career Placement Counseling/Advising Department Disabled Student Programs & Services Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs Health Services Learning Assistance Re-Entry Center Student Life Vice President Office Michael Ngo

Question

Homework Complete Chapter 7: Journal/Chapter Quiz Remember: You need to complete at least 5 Journal/Chapter Quizzes for the course requirement