The college has a variety of support services available to assist students with career decision-making, problem resolution, and goal achievement.
ASSESSMENT SERVICES
The Assessment Office, located in the Library (Room L106C), provides testing services for initial placement into English, Math and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Other services include the Ability to Benefit exam for students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency and are applying for Financial Aid assistance, as well as assessing graduation competency for Reading and Math. There is no charge for assessment services. For assessment dates, please log onto www.crc.losrios.edu, then link to Support Services and then link to Assessment. You may also call (916) 691-7332 for more information. Students with special testing needs should call the Disability Support Programs and Services Office at (916) 691-7275.
CAMPUS POLICE
The Campus Police Office is located in the Operations and Public Safety Building. The office operates on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week. The department is a P.O.S.T. certified agency and provides both law enforcement and security services to students. In addition to assisting and handling cases of emergencies, this office handles all parking enforcement and appeal processing, the lost and found, vehicle jumpstarts and lockouts, and police escorts. You can reach the campus police at (916) 588-2221 (24 hours) or (916) 691-7594 (Fax number).
CAREER SERVICES
See Transfer and Career Center, page 15.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Child Development Center, located on the eastside of the campus, provides education and child care for children of Cosumnes River College students. The Center gives priority to low income parents who meet income eligibility and demonstrated need guidelines. Other children are admitted on a sliding fee scale as space permits.
The Preschool Program serves children ages 3 through 5 years.
The Infant-Toddler Programs serves children ages 6 months through 3 years.
The CRC Child Development Center programs offer developmentally appropriate and stimulating environments with a variety of planned activities. The Center also serves as lab school for students of Early Childhood Education.
For more information about your child care needs and hours of operation, call the Center at (916) 691-7380.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (Hawks Nest)
The College Bookstore, located beside the College Center building, carries a complete stock of new and used textbooks, paper supplies needed for classes, CRC souvenir sweatshirts, T-shirts and binders. Textbooks may be ordered online also.
Payment Policy
- Checks are accepted with valid personal identification, student ID number, and current phone number
- Checks must be made out to the CRC Bookstore for the exact amount
- All returned checks will incur a $25 service charge
- All major credit cards (VISA, MC, Discover, American Express) are accepted with valid personal identification. The card must be signed by the card bearer.
- Credit card purchases may require valid personal identification, student ID number and current phone number
Refund Policy
- An original dated sales receipt is required for all returns
- Returns must be made during the first two weeks of the semester
- Charge card purchases will be credited only to the card to which the purchase was originally charged.
- New books must not be written in, have no eraser marks, or show any other visible marks (NO DAMAGE TO BOOK). For example: no worn or bent covers and no water damage. If the book is shrink-wrapped, then the book must be returned with all components accompanying the textbook ("e.g." CD, access card, etc.). CD envelope must be unopened and any access codes must be unused and/or not scratched off.
- Student I.D. or Computer Registration Form or Driver’s License is required for all returns.
Buyback Policy
- The bookstore cannot guarantee the buyback of any book at any time.
- Best time to sell books is during FINALS WEEK
- Student I.D. or Driver’s License is required
- Buyback is a privilege
- During the end of the semester (during final exams) the bookstore will pay up to 50% of the RETAIL PRICE for textbooks that will be used at CRC the following semester. Market value will be paid for most textbooks in good resalable condition that are NOT needed at CRC in the following semester but are current elsewhere. All textbooks must be in good, resalable condition.
Services Provided
- The bookstore sells postage stamps, gift certificates, pay-to-print cards, catalogs, schedules, parking pass holders and software at educational prices…proof of current enrollment is required to purchase software.
- No charge from bookstore on ATM purchases
The bookstore is responsible for all bookstore operating costs. Bookstore profits are used to support instructionally related programs and projects on campus. The Board of Trustees of the Los Rios College District governs the store.
For more information on buyback dates and times, hours of operation, and days open, please call (916) 691-7319 and/or searh online at www.crc.losrios.edu/bookstore.
COLLEGE CAFETERIA
The college cafeteria serves a two-fold purpose. The state-of-the-art cafeteria facility provides a safe working environment for students in the instructional Culinary Arts Management program. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Thursday, and breakfast and lunch on Friday, the cafeteria provides balanced meals and snacks for the campus community during the Fall and Spring semesters. The cafeteria is open during the summer session for breakfast and lunch only. Vending machines are also available at various locations throughout the campus.
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION & INTERNSHIPS (Co-op)
Cooperative Work Experience Education and Internships (Co-op) is an academic program that allows students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to their job or internship site and while earning college credits. Students will develop new skills on-the-job or in a skilled professional level assignment on campus or in the community. One 50-minute weekly class is required which focuses on workforce and career transition. Internship and job assistance is available. Internships may be paid or non-paid and will provide preparation for a career by providing professional skill development, employment contacts, confidence building and more.
For more information, call (916) 691-7372 or visit https://wexp.losrios.edu.
COUNSELING
Counselors are available throughout the year on appointment or drop-in basis. Counselors are located in the Counseling Center on the 2nd floor of the Library Building, L-200 (691-7316).
The counseling faculty provides:
- Academic counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing, planning and implementing his or her immediate and long-range and/or transfer goals.
- Career counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities and interests, and is advised concerning current and future employment trends.
- Personal counseling, in which the student is transitionally assisted with personal, family or other social concerns, when that assistance is related to the student's education.
- Crisis intervention, either directly or through cooperative arrangements with other resources, on campus or in the community.
- Multicultural counseling, in which students are counseled with a respect for their origins and cultural values.
- Human and Career Development courses in College Success, Study Skills, Career Exploration, and Human Services courses.
- Consultation to the college governance process and liaison to the college community to make the environment as beneficial to the intellectual, emotional and physical development of students as possible.
DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS & SERVICES (DSP&S)
Disability Support Programs & Services (DSP&S) provides equal educational opportunity for students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to lead active and independent lives by participating in all college programs. Counseling, support services, and academic accommodations are provided to students who are eligible for the program. The Disability Support Programs & Services Center is located in Portable 57/58. For more information, call (916) 691-7275 (voice) or (916) 691-7273 (TDD).
Physical and Psychological Disabilities
Students with the following disabilities are eligible to receive support services and academic accommodations: hearing impaired and deaf, blind and low-vision, mobility impaired, psychologically disabled (a diagnosis from a psychiatrist), and other health problems that would require special assistance.
Learning Disabilities
Students of average or above average learning aptitude may have a specific learning disability which significantly impacts their educational progress.
The Cosumnes River College Learning Disabilities Program can provide support services and academic accommodations to students who have documentation of a specific learning disability from another school or professional. In addition, Diagnostic Assessment may be available for appropriately referred students who come to the DSP&S program for an orientation appointment.
Academic Accommodations
Accommodations are individually determined for students with disabilities according to the functional limitations of the disability. Accommodations may include:
- The use of equipment and materials such as a tape recorder, calculator, computer, taped text or spelling checker in the classroom and/or in meeting class assignments.
- The use of personnel such as readers, interpreters, note takers (while attending classes) and scribes.
- Testing accommodations, which may include extension of time, quiet room, use of calculator, spelling checker, computer, alternative method of testing or modification of the test response format.
- Individualized tutoring when disability prevents successful use of existing college tutorial services.
Students with verified disabilities who do not wish to avail themselves of the services of the Disability Support Programs and Services may still be eligible for reasonable accommodation and service. Contact the Dean at (916) 691-7350.
Alternate Formats
Students with verified disabilities who require alternate formats of college publications and resources should check with Disability Support Programs & Services office. Materials available include, but are not limited to, Braille, large print, books on tape, and electronic text. These formats help accommodate our students' specific needs and are created in a timely fashion. Contact the Disability Support Programs & Services Office at (916) 691-7275 (voice) or 691-7273 (TDD).
Programas y Servicios Para Estudiantes Incapacitados
La Oficina de Programas y Servicios para Estudiantes Incapacitados ofrece servicios de apoyo a estudiantes que tengan incapacidades físicas, psicológicas, linguísticas y de aprendizaje. Algunos de los servicios que se ofrecen son: ayuda con la inscripción y con la selección de clases, asesoramiento académico y vocacional, tutorías, intérpretes, facilidades para tomar exámenes, ayuda para tomar apuntes, y el dictado de textos a audio. Para más información, comuníquese con el decano de servicios para estudiantes, al (916) 691-7275 o (916) 691-7273 (TDD).
If an academic accommodation is requested that is not listed above, the request will be forwarded by the DSP&S Coordinator to the Dean of Student Services/Counseling for consideration. The student has a right to appeal any decision regarding academic accommodations. See the DSP&S Coordinator for more information.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOP&S)
(See Student Support Center, page 14-15).
FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
The Financial Aid Office, located in the Library Building L107, can provide the “Financial Aid Student Guide” which describes available programs, how to process an application, and lists important dates to remember. The guidebook is available upon request. For additional information, please refer to the “Financial Assistance” section of this catalog. (See page 17).
HEALTH SERVICES
The college maintains a Health Services office staffed by College Nurses to assist students with health-related problems. Students are given first aid for any campus injury, as well as illness prevention and health maintenance advice, including referrals to appropriate community health organizations. The office houses a variety of publications and brochures on various health related subjects. The Health Services Office is not clinically equipped; therefore, no medical care or treatment that exceeds first aid can be given.
Other services provided include hearing, vision and blood pressure screening, and tuberculin skin testing. Students with major physical disabilities or health problems should consult with Health Services staff.
Appointments are advised for general health issues and are necessary for TB skin testing. The Health Services Office is located in the Operations and Public Safety Building. Phone: Health Office (916) 691-7254
JOB INFORMATION
The college offers Job Connection, a software system, which allows students and alumni to upload resumes to our web-site and search for a variety of jobs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Employers can post jobs and review student and alumni resumes.
Check the announcement page often for special career development events and activities. For questions about using the system, contact the Transfer and Career Center at (916) 691-7456 or visit the web site www.crc.losrios.edu.
LIBRARY
The Library at Cosumnes River College is located in a three-story building situated in the center of the campus. Its research collection, professional staff, and technology provide ideal study and research facilities.
The library houses over 62,000 book, media, and periodical titles. Tools for accessing library, information, and learning resources include the library catalog (LOIS, the Los Rios Online Information System), full-text periodical databases, and the Internet. Access to these tools is available on 30 computer stations within the library. Software and hardware designed for students with low vision, no vision, and/or learning disabilities is installed at several computer stations. Remote access to LOIS, the library’s web-based catalog, and periodical databases is also available 24/7 through the CRC Library homepage at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Library.htm.
All college course offerings and information competency requirements are supported through library instructional sessions, reference services, and acquisition of materials supporting student research and faculty requests.
MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
The Los Rios Community College District will pay a maintenance allowance in an amount determined by the State Chancellor's Office per day of scheduled attendance for a period in which the student is enrolled full-time. Payment will be issued to the parent or guardian of minor non-district students, and directly to adult non-district students and to married minors who reside in California outside the Los Rios Community College area and/or more than sixty (60) miles from the nearest public community college campus. Application for maintenance allowance is available in the Admissions and Records Office and must be submitted during the semester of attendance. Additional information may be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office.
MATH CENTER
The Math Center is located in the Learning Resource Center building in room LRC-205. Staffed by math instructors, instructional assistants, and experienced student tutors, the Math Center provides resources and support to help CRC students be successful in their math courses. The Math Center offers drop-in tutoring, peer-assisted study groups, workshops, computer-assisted instruction, video support, and computer support for online classes. Services to students not enrolled in a math class who wish to work independently to brush up on math skills or prepare for placement or employment exams are also welcome. Sign up for MATH 81/82 to use the Math Center services in conjunction with a math class or MATH 83 to work independently.
MESA/CCP
The Math Engineering Science Achievement Community College Program is active at CRC. The program focuses on preparing economically disadvantaged students for professions related to Engineering, Computer Science, Science, and Mathematics. The program provides support services to help students succeed in college and explore their career choices. The services include, but are not restricted to:
- Academic Advising
- Group and Individual Tutoring
- Workshops
- Scholarship and Summer Internship Opportunities
- Field Trips to Transfer Universities and Local Industries
Call (916) 691-7338 for more information.
PUBLICATIONS
The COLLEGE CATALOG and CLASS SCHEDULES are important resources for student success. Both publications include valuable and current information on available services, course/program selection, graduation and transfer requirements. Students should keep one or both publications as references throughout the year.
The college newspaper, THE CONNECTION, is published under the general supervision of the Journalism Department at CRC.
THE RIVER HAWK, circulated bi-weekly by the Student Development Office, contains announcements regarding up-coming campus events and student activities information.
The Radio, Television and Film Production department produces the "CAMERA ONE" news magazine show for local cable access TV six times per semester.
A FACULTY & STAFF HANDBOOK is online to provide pertinent information, both general and specific, to college faculty and staff.
READING/WRITING CENTER
The Reading/Writing Center (RWC), located in LRC-203, is a place where students can get help with their reading and writing assignments. Staffed by English professors, an instructional assistant, and student tutors, the RWC is also equipped with a large number of computers that students can use to compose their essays or to access the Internet for class assignment research. Sign up for ENGLB 70 to use the RWC. Students can call (916) 691-7123 for more information.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
The Student Development Office, located in Library Building, L103, offers a variety of ways for students to become involved:
General Information
This Student Development Office maintains a current housing list and an updated Housing Board in the glass cases outside the Library Building entrance (fountain side). The Student Development Office also has bus schedules, rideshare forms, and health and dental insurance information available.
Other services include
Access to student clubs and organizations for planning and implementing campus events and fundraisers, posting flyers and posters, starting a new club, and access to faculty and staff initiated campus and cultural events that include student involvement is facillitated by the Student Development Office. The Student Development Office also coordinates graduation.
Clubs and Organizations
Campus Clubs and Organizations offer diversified social and educational opportunities. Each club must have a faculty advisor, an Inter-Club Council representative and be approved by the Student Development Office.
The Inter-Club Council works to ensure the quality of campus social, cultural and educational life through its membership comprised of student representatives from the variety of campus clubs and organizations. Chaired by the ICC President, the ICC serves as a liaison to ASG for student clubs and organizations.
Associated Student Government (ASG)
The basis for student government at CRC is the constitution of the ASG. This organization, recognized as the voice of the students on campus, operates under the direction of officers who are elected at-large.
The ASG is the vehicle through which students may actively participate. Representatives who serve on college committees are appointed by the elected ASG president and many also serve on districtwide committees. Special allocations for student body representation fees are made by the CRC ASG.
ASG Bike Locker Rental
ASG provides bike lockers for a rental fee. Each semester requires a rental renewal. Visit the Student Development Office to apply.
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
The Student Support Center, located in the Library (Room L-106) offers many programs and services. Students may stop by or call 691-7465 to make appointments for any of the following programs:
CalWORKs
CalWORKs supports students who are currently receiving cash aid from their county of residence. We have many services to offer qualified students:
- Job Placement Referrals
- Transportation
- Case Management Referrals
- Book Service
- Study Groups/Tutoring
- Child Care services on and off campus
- Support Groups
- Workshops
CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education)
The CARE Program is a state-funded program providing academic, career, and personal counseling; campus and community referrals; child care and/or transportation financial assistance (financial aid process must be completed); meal program; supply voucher; peer advising; priority registration; transfer assistance; tutorial services; and support workshops. To be eligible, a student must:
For further information, call (916) 691-7365.
Department of Human Assistance (DHA):
Staff from DHA provide information and support for CalWORKs/TANF students.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S):
EOP&S provides the following comprehensive support services to students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged. Services are open to students enrolled at Cosumnes River College:
- Application Fee Waivers (CSU, UC)
- Book Service Program
- Career Assessment
- Case Management Referrals
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program
- Counseling
- EOPS Orientation
- Field Trips to 4-Year colleges and universities
- Priority Registration
- Progress Reports
- Recruitment
- Transfer Information
- Workshops
To be eligible, a student must follow the guidelines for the EOP&S program:
- Be a California resident (have lived in the state one year and one day before school starts)
- Be enrolled in 12 or more units (some students with exceptional conditions may be accepted at a reduced load)
- Qualify to receive the Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW - method A or B)
- Have less than 70 units or six consecutive semesters in the EOP&S program
- Submit an application to the EOP&S program
- Be educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOP&S program.
The EOP&S Office is located in the Student Support Center, located in the Library, Room L106. Call (916) 691-7365 for information. Applications may be picked up in the EOP&S Office.
On-Campus Student Employment
Students are limited to a maximum of 26 hours per week. Students may be employed as part of their financial aid package and should consult the Financial Aid Office at (916) 691-7325.
Scholarships
Online application at https://scholarship.losrios.edu.
TRANSCRIPTS TO OTHER COLLEGES
The Admissions and Records Office will send the first two official copies of a student’s college record to any college or university without charge. Additional copies may be obtained for a small fee. Same day official transcripts may be obtained for a higher fee. Check with the Admissions and Records Office for current fees. The required number of transcripts varies according to institution, and students should refer to the catalog or bulletin of the college or university which they expect to enter. Unofficial transcripts can be printed using eServices (online).
TRANSFER AND CAREER CENTER
Cosumnes River College is committed to transferring qualified students to the four-year university of their choice. Located in the Library Building (2nd floor), the Transfer Center offers on-line application assistance, catalogs and other resource materials.
Career Services
- Career Exploration and Assessments
The Career Center provides resources, tools and methods to help students identify skills, interests and values that assist in the career planning process. - Career Research
Take the opportunity to research and collect information pertaining to what you learned during the Career Exploration process. Linking your interests, skills and values to the world of work is essential. - Job Search Preparation
Learn how to organize your job search process and obtain knowledge, information and assistance on how to create job search materials including resumes and cover letters. Develop skills for interviewing and attend career fairs to assist in the job search process. Resume critiquing is available by appointment only or drop-in. - Job Announcements
"Job Connection," an on-line listing of current job openings, is available to CRC students. Internet addresses, telephone job lines and job seeking publications are also available for job searches. - Workshops
The Career Center offers various workshops on career planning, resume writing, job search strategies and other skills building topics each semester. Please review the Career Services Workshop Series Calendar Available in the Career Center.
For more information, contact (916) 691-7456.
Transfer Services
Students may talk with Cosumnes River College counselors as well as representatives from various four-year colleges and universities about course work, housing, financial aid, and more. Transferable courses may or may not satisfy lower division major preparation, general education, and/or elective requirements. Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation.
The Center also helps students with admissions through a Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) to: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, San Francisco State University and University of the Pacific. On-line application services are available for some colleges. For more information, call (916) 691-7479.
The Center also houses ASSIST, a computerized student transfer information system, that can be accessed over the Internet. It displays reports for transferring course credits from one California college or university to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California's colleges and universities and, therefore, provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. The Internet address for ASSIST is: www.assist.org.
Transfer website: www.crc.losrios.edu/transfer
TUTORING SERVICES
Enrolled CRC students can receive tutoring assistance, free of charge, from several campus tutorial centers. These centers are listed below. To find out more information about a specific center, call the printed telephone number listed below:
- Accounting Laboratory (916) 691-7449
Provides tutoring for accounting students. - Business English Help Line (916) 691-7444
Provides telephone assistance for short English questions. - Computer Information Science Lab (916) 691-7297
Provides computer access to students in a open lab atmosphere and provides some individual tutoring. - Digital Media Lab (916) 691-7170
Provides individualized and small group tutoring for students enrolled in Radio, Television and Film classes. - Disability Support Programs & Services (DSP&S) (916) 691-7275
Provides tutoring assistance to students with disabilities who cannot be adequately accommodated at other tutorial centers. - Language Lab (916) 691-7407
Provides individualized and small group tutoring for students enrolled in ESL classes, and provides tutoring for students enrolled in Spanish and Vietnamese classes. - Tutoring Center (916) 691-7425
Provides individualized and small group tutoring for many courses across the disciplines with a focus on helping students develop effective study strategies. Depending upon availability of tutors, students may make appointments or see the tutor on a drop-in basis. Please call the Center for the tutoring schedule. - Math Center (916) 691-7459
Provides math tutoring on a drop-in basis, computer assisted instruction, subject specific workshops and group tutoring. (see page 13) - MESA (916) 691-7338
Provides tutoring in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering on a drop-in or appointment basis. Preference is given to students enrolled in the MESA program. (see page 14)
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
The CRC Veterans Services Office, located in the Admissions and Records Office (College Center), was established to help process Veterans Administration (VA) Educational Benefit paperwork and to coordinate with other campus services. The student veteran, children, spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran using the VA Educational Benefits with a variety of services should contact the VA Office. To receive an educational allowance, the Veterans Administration requires a student veteran or dependent to:
- Request "official" transcripts from other colleges attended
- Identify an educational objective, see a counselor and fill out a Program Planner
- Take only courses that are required for the educational objective
- Satisfactorily complete the courses for which benefits are allocated and attend classes regularly.
For more information, veterans or dependents should contact the Veterans Services Office in the Admissions and Records Office or call (916) 691-7422.