Page 129 - Merritt College Student Handbook and Planner 2021-2022

Sankofa: The Sankofa Student Empowerment Program is an academic and student support service program focused on historically underrepresented students and emphasizing successful completion of English, Math and Science and other academic disciplines. Sankofa serves all students who desire the nurturing services provided by the program.
Building R, Room 106-F; 436-3958.
Student Accessibility Services (formally Disabled Services): Merritt participates in intercollegiate competition through membership in the Bay Valley Conference, an eleven-team league in the Bay Area. The college offers eight sports teams for student athlete part citation: men’s and women’s basketball teams; men and women’s track and field and cross-country teams; and men and women’s soccer teams. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics must meet the eligibility requirements of the California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA) and Merritt College:
• Meet with a counselor and complete a Student educational Plan (SEP).
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at minimum.
• Successfully complete 24 units between the first and second season of competition in a specific
sport of which 18 units must be academic.
For specific information regarding eligibility, prospective athletes are urged to consult with the Athletic Director or the coach of the sport in which they wish to participate before or immediately upon enrollment at (510) 434-3849.
Student Activities and Campus Life: The Student Activities Office provides a variety of services and activities that enhance student life on the Merritt campus. The office plans and implements campus activities, presents an annual Student Leadership Retreat, Student Activities oversees the ASMC and the Inter Club Council (ICC). ASMC & ICC sponsor multicultural enrichment events and assist in the coordination of student clubs. Services provided include Event Planning, Posting, ASMC Chambers reservations, Student ID cards, Lost and Found. Building R, Room 124;
(510) 436-2535 or mc-studentactivities@peralta.edu .
Student Concerns and Complaints: Merritt College is committed to an educational environment that is free from interference and disruption and that fosters equity and mutual respect. Processes are available to students who have concerns or believe they have been treated unfairly in that their rights have been violated. They are strongly encouraged to make every attempt to resolve matters through the appropriate administrative processes. For more information, see the college catalog under Policies and Procedures. Building R, Room 113-D; (510) 436-2477
Transfer Center: The Transfer Center provides counseling, information, programs, and activities about transferring to one of nine University of California undergraduate campuses, 23 California State Universities, and many independent colleges and universities located throughout the Bay Area and the United States. Support services for transfer include a resource library of college catalogs, online monthly calendar of transfer events, and tours to four-year institutions. Building R, Room 105E; (510) 436-2445
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