Welcomes new Running Start students Clark College Welcomes new Running Start students

RUNNING START HANDBOOK You can access the RS handbook & college catalog online by going to the RS website www.clark.edu/runningstart Bring photo ID & the signed copy of RS agreement when you turn in your forecast form

DEADLINES Contact us in advance if there is a problem, or if you move or change high schools Running Start Student Handbook lists approximate dates for 2009-2010

CLARK COLLEGE CATALOG 2008-10 catalog online www.clark.edu/runningstart Select catalog link Catalog provides all course descriptions Su, F, W, Sp designations/quarter offerings Catalog is subject to changes and edits

RUNNING START OFFICE Help with advising & class information Furnish transfer & degree information Explain policies & procedures Suggest campus resources Answer questions Located in Gaiser Hall, room 216

WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? Meets deadlines THE STUDENT Meets deadlines Reads and understands the catalog and handbook Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisor Pays any fees before deadline THE HIGH SCHOOL Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation requirements Explains core pattern requirements for university entrance Completes forecast form with student THE COLLEGE Tests student Provides Clark College advising/registration assistance Sends grades to high school

PARENTS SHOULD KNOW They do not have access to student records This is a college and is an adult environment No special allowances are made because of the student’s age Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance Parents should NOT contact faculty

STEP TWO: register online REVIEW STEP ONE: forecast STEP TWO: register online STEP THREE: pay fees

STEP 1: FORECASTING See high school counselor to obtain & complete a forecast form for Spring Item numbers should start with 6 or 7 Forecast forms (signed by counselor) due at Clark no later than Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00p.m. Photo ID is required Don’t wait until deadline Running Start Office, Gaiser Hall, room 216 Columbia Tech Center, Feb. 9 and 10, 1 to 5p.m.

STEP 2: REGISTRATION New spring students register online beginning March 5. Maximum 15 credits first quarter You may not get your first choice of class or time Have a back-up plan and enroll in classes that are open

ONLINE REGISTRATION Starting at 5:30a.m. on March 5 Registration PIN = Most students will use the D.O.B first quarter Example: 052592 = Reg. PIN Reg. PIN # will be verified when you turn in your forecast form-they may vary If system is busy, continue to try Registration issues? Running Start employees will be available at 7a.m. to answer questions

STEP 3: FEES Running Start pays for your tuition, not fees or textbooks. Class fees and textbooks are the student’s responsibility Check your “Student Schedule” to determine fees Pay fees at Cashier Office or online before the deadline $6.75 per credit charge plus class fees

FEE WAIVER A student will be considered eligible for a fee waiver if the student is qualified to receive free or reduced- price lunch at their high school The student must bring documentation to the Running Start Office before the first day of the quarter to receive a fee waiver for that quarter Not all fees can be waived

PIN NUMBERS Photo ID is required when requesting a PIN number or a SID number We cannot disclose PIN numbers or SID numbers over the phone or by email SID (student ID #) Global Pin Registration Pin (assigned quarterly)

CHOOSING CLASSES Start cautiously - read course description Courses must be numbered 100 or higher “&” sign is not an error, but indicates a course which has a common course number at all WA community colleges Note fees, labs & conferences Note prerequisites (AP scores?) Take foreign language test Courses at WSUV (CCW), CTC or online (ARR) High school semester vs. Clark Quarter

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY New prerequisites for: PSYC& 100 and SOC& 101 Must have a Reading score of 85 or 2.0 Clark GPA

SUMMER QUARTER Not covered by RS; you pay tuition, books & fees You are responsible for sending summer grades to your high school

TRANSPORTATION KEEP IN MIND: TRAVEL TIME PARKING CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS

ELIGIBLE FOR MATH ONLY? Refer to Math descriptions in handbook Choose Math class based on your major Courses with Math prerequisites include some (but not all): Chemistry, Engineering, Physics Not Art, not PE, etc Can retest on Writing & Reading

THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE Paul Casillas, Garrett Gregor Math professors pcasillas@clark.edu; ggregor@clark.edu

CLASS HOURS Classes begin on the hour and A class hour is normally 50 minutes long Classes begin on the hour and end at 10 minutes to the hour 9:00 - 9:50 am

HOW MUCH TIME IS IT? For every hour spent in class a student should spend two hours outside of class studying, doing research, writing papers, etc. For example: A student taking 12 credits will usually spend 12 hours in class per week and should allow about 24 additional hours each week for homework.

CREDIT RATIO: 5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT 4 “ “ = 0.8 4 “ “ = 0.8 3 “ “ = 0.6 2 “ “ = 0.4 1 “ “ = 0.2 You will substitute Clark classes for classes at your high school, approved by your high school counselor Content requirements may vary

TYPES OF DEGREES See degree info on web page Applied/ technical-professional Vocational training/job ready Not considered a transfer degree AA or AS - transfer Transfer agreement Freshman and sophomore level CLARK COLLEGE

AA DEGREE 10 credits Communications (Writing) 2 credits Health 1 credit PE 5 credits college-level math 15 credits Humanities 15 credits Social Science 15 credits Science 27 credits Electives TOTAL 90 CREDITS

A.A. DEGREE STUDENTS Should schedule first quarter classes based on HS requirements Make an appointment to meet with a RS advisor no earlier than after your first quarter Should apply to more than one university Should prepare for their specific major Should still take the ACT or SAT test Generally will have to declare a major within one quarter at the university Generally will be expected to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in two more years

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Pharmacy Tech Nursing (RN) Dental Hygiene Phlebotomy EMT Medical Radiography

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES… WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE? Register for a career exploration class Visit the Career Center to get the latest information about careers Talk with faculty & advisors about programs you might be interested in Talk with employers about what kind of skills & education they want you to have

CAREER CENTER MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT CAREER RESEARCH & EXPLORATION CAREER COUNSELING

FS NOT PARKING FACULTY STAFF $$$$$$$ TICKET FOR STUDENTS FRESHMEN/SOPH FULL SIZED FACULTY STAFF $$$$$$$ TICKET FS

SECURITY CAMPUS ESCORT CAMPUS SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION CRIME REPORTS MOTORIST ASSISTANCE PARKING & TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CLARK ID CARDS/BUS PASS

C-TRAN BUS PASS Purchase Clark Student ID card ($3 per quarter) at Bookstore Optional: Pay additional $12 per quarter for bus pass Have photo taken at Security

FITNESS CENTER $15 PER QUARTER FOR STUDENTS WITH ASCC CARD WEIGHTS MACHINES TRAINER

HEALTH SERVICES Prescriptions Exams & information Relaxation room Referrals Drug & alcohol counseling Mental health Immunizations

992-2158 DENTAL CLINIC LOW COST X-RAYS & EXAMS TEETH CLEANING TEETH WHITENING SEALANTS SILVER & TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS 992-2158

LIBRARY Connected to the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library Quiet & group study resource-sharing VANCOUVER CAMAS PORTLAND Outside book drops

BOOKSTORE GAISER HALL PURCHASE BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PRICING ON SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FAXING SERVICES ID CARD/BUS PASSES/FITNESS CENTER STAMPS / SHIPPING RENTAL PROGRAM ON SELECT BOOKS

BOOK ASSISTANCE Need help paying for books? Qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch? Get proof from H.S. Funding is limited and disbursed on a first come, first serve basis, each quarter Out of funds for spring quarter

FOOD SERVICE GAISER HALL ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL BAKERY CAFETERIA DINING ROOM ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Provide accommodations to students with disabilities Documentation required; start the process NOW Call 992-2314 A.S.A.P. 992-2835 TTY

STRUGGLING? See Running Start Advisor immediately! Talk to instructor Seek tutoring Drop class(s) by using a “Change of Registration” form and take to Registration Office College deadlines are listed in the class schedule If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA will suffer. Probation/Suspension policy: page 13 in handbook

TUTORING Free service Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102 Math/Science assistance English assistance Most classes Online tutoring Free service

WRITING CENTER Free tutoring to assist with all forms of writing Computers available for student use Reference books (360) 992-2253 Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102

COMPUTER LABS Appropriate use only! Library has biggest computer lab Scarpelli Hall and some other buildings have labs Clark Student ID card required

KIOSKS Quarterly class schedule Your schedule Your grades Unofficial transcripts Kiosks are located in Gaiser Hall and several other buildings

WEB PAGE www.clark.edu Catalog Quarterly Schedule on web Kiosk Info (grades, transcripts) Bookstore Info Schedule Planner Web Registration

INCLEMENT WEATHER Go to www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 first The college notifies radio and TV stations The college web site and switchboard are the best source of accurate information on school delays and closures. Use “Classes Today” link on website to check for daily cancellations

VACATIONS & BREAKS Note: Most school vacations DO NOT match up with Clark’s Winter and Spring breaks Look at college calendar on page 4 of the Running Start Handbook-on the Running Start website

DO’S AND DON’TS DO read everything we mail DO contact us if you move DO pay attention to announcements at your high school DO ask for help from instructors or me DO complete a “change form” if you stop attending a class or you will get an F DO read the syllabus DO all of the homework DO take college seriously DON’T have your parent call to ask a question! DON’T wait for the schedule to be mailed – use the web page DON’T miss the deadline DON’T forget to drop classes by the deadline DON’T plagiarize DON’T overload yourself with too many credits DON’T overcommit

CLARK/WSU VANCOUVER PARTNERSHIP RS students can take CLARK courses located on the WSUV campus Location abbreviation is CCW Co-Admission agreement Pay for parking

COLUMBIA TECH CENTER Opened Fall 2009 Will offer courses that meet high school graduation requirements Location abbreviation is CTC Parking is free

CAMPUS TOUR OPTIONAL TOURS OF CAMPUS ARE AVAILABLE SIGN-UP AT END OF EVENING YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL OR PHONE

SPRING QUARTER 2010 Classes begin on Monday, April 5 Plan around your high school classes

STEP TWO: register online STEP THREE: pay any fees REVIEW STEP ONE: forecast STEP TWO: register online STEP THREE: pay any fees

See your high school counselor to get a forecast form www.clark.edu/scheduleplanner Select “Spring 2010” Forecast Deadline-Please turn in your form prior to the deadline Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00 p.m.