1. Fall 2012 Community College Counselor Conference
Student Services I: Students with Disabilities, Veterans & other Special Populations
Fall 2012 Community College Counselor Conference

2. Overview Student Support Services Health and Wellness
Services for Students with Disabilities
Veterans
Health and Wellness
Special Populations

3. Challenges for Transfer Students
Sometimes transferring to a larger institution
Academic work becomes more demanding
Universal design principles place accommodations across the campus
Students assume that policies, procedures, and practices will be the same or similar to their previous institution

4. Things for Students to Consider
Disability documentation requirements of the campus – will the current documentation be sufficient?
Have prerequisite classes been met – substitutions and/or waivers are not always beneficial later?
Does the campus have other support services needed?

5. Accommodations – Case by Case Accommodations are determined by the student’s functional limitations and the academic standards for each class.
Extended time to take exams
A reader and/or scribe for exams
Notetaking
Alternative media (Braille, e-text, audio)
Assistive technology
Peer mentoring & academic coaching
Tape recording of classes
Accessible classroom furniture
Career preparation services

6. Key Messages to Students
There are differences in what accommodations are given and how they are applied.
Make contact with Disability Services early
(so students will know what to expect – informed choice)
Register with Disability Services as soon as accepted (early class registration)
Do not reveal disability information during application process

7. Student Support Services
Troops to College Program
The California State University (CSU) is a leader in providing high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. It offers unlimited opportunities to help students meet their personal and professional goals.

8. Student Support Services
Troops to College Program
Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans
Large number of student veterans
Dedicated Veteran staff
Many campuses have Veteran Specific Admissions

9. Student Support Services
Troops to College Program
Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans
Student Veteran Groups
Veteran Support Teams
Vet Friendly atmosphere
Scholarship Opportunities

10. Health & Wellness Student Health Centers
Immunization requirements prior to enrollment
Measles and Rubella - immunization for or immunity to Measles and Rubella is required for all students born after 1/1/1957
Hepatitis B - all students 18 or younger at time of first enrollment must provide proof of immunity to Hepatitis B

11. Health & Wellness Student Health Centers
Basic services (e.g., annual physicals, cold and flu care, and care for injuries)
Dental & optometry clinics
Immunizations
Lab, x-ray & pharmacy
Sexual & reproductive health
Health educators

12. Health & Wellness Counseling & Psychological Services Centers
Individual & group counseling
Support groups
Crisis Assistance
Workshops (e.g., Self-esteem, relationships 101, test anxiety, dating violence, public speaking anxiety, group facilitator training, etc.)

13. Special Populations AB-540 Student Requirements
Attended a high school in California for three or more years
Graduated from a CA high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma, (Passed the GED or CA High School Proficiency Exam)
Register or be currently enrolled in one of the three state institutions of higher learning
File an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has applied to legalize his or her legal status or will do so as soon as he or she is eligible to do so
All information provided by student will be kept confidential by the college or university

14. Special Populations AB-540 Student Eligibility
Any student, except a person in non-immigrant status, who meets the specific requirements shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at all public colleges and universities in California.
Any student means U.S. citizen, legal resident and undocumented person
An undocumented person is a non-citizen who entered the U.S. without legal immigration status or who stayed after the period he/she was authorized to be in the U.S.
Non-immigrant status means visa holders [e.g., tourist (B visa) or student (F or J visa)]

15. Special Populations AB-540 Admission Application Process
Encouraged to apply for admission during the priority filing period (Oct. 1- Nov 30)
The SSN area should be left blank on the Admission Application.
The Residency questions should be answered according to their personal residency situation.
If an undocumented student is charged non-resident tuition but the student knows they meet the AB 540 guidelines, please have the student contact the campus and turn in a California NonresidentTuition Exemption Request Form otherwise known as an AB 540 Affidavit.

16. Questions!

17. Thank you!