Clark College

1. Clark College Welcomes new Running Start students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? 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

7. 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

8. REVIEW • STEP ONE: forecast • STEP TWO: register online • STEP THREE: pay fees

9. 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 10by 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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

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

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

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

19. 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

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

21. CLASS HOURS 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

22. 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.

23. CREDIT RATIO: • 5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT • 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

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

28. 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

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

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

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

32. 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

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

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

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

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

37. 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

38. 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

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

40. 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

41. 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

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

43. 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

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

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

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

47. 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

48. 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

49. DO’S AND DON’TS • 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 • 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

50. 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