Page 150 - Palo Verde College 2019-2020 Student Handbook / Planner

Student Services
STUDENT SUCCESS & SUPPORT PROGRAM (SSSP)
Student Success & Support Program (SSSP) is designed to assist students in planning, selecting, and achieving education goals. Listed below are the basic components of the SSSP partnership shared between the college and the student
THE COLLEGE PROVIDES:
• an admissions application process;
• an orientation to the college’s programs and services;
• English/Math course placement assistance, computational skills, goals, learning skills, career aspirations, academic performance, and need for special services;
• counseling and advisement to develop an educational plan and;
• follow-up evaluation of each student’s progress in achieving an educational goal.
THE STUDENT AGREES TO:
• express at least a general education goal upon admission;
• declare an education goal before or during the term after which the student completes 30 units; • attend class;
• work diligently to complete course assignments;
• demonstrate an effort to attain an educational goal and;
• notify a counselor of any specific needs he or she has or of any change in goals.
STUDENTS MAY BE EXEMPT FROM A SPECIFIC SSSP COMPONENT FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
• they have earned a college degree;
• they have been previously served through the matriculation process at Palo Verde College or at another college; • they will be enrolled in less than six (6) units and do not intend to earn a certificate or degree;
• they will be enrolled for high school credit only.
SSSP APPEALS PROCEDURE
A student has the right to challenge or appeal any step in the SSSP. A petition for the waiver of a specific matriculation service or requirement may be filed for any of the following reasons:
REVIEW OF PLACEMENT DECISIONS
The student shall make an appointment to see a counselor to discuss the results of the course placement.
CHALLENGING PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES
You have the right to challenge all SSSP/matriculation requirements for any reason indicated on the co/prerequisite challenge form. You may appeal the requirement of a co/prerequisite. The process for challenging any co/ prerequisite is available on the challenge form located in the Student Services office. In the event a challenge is denied, the student may submit a petition to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services for further consideration by the Petitions Committee. Students may be enrolled in the course pending the outcome of the process. If the challenge is denied, students will be administratively withdrawn from the course, all fees will be refunded, and no drop charges will be made.
COMPLAINT OF UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
If a student feels that placement, orientation, counseling, or any other matriculation procedure or service is being applied in a discriminatory manner, a petition may be filed with the Affirmative Action Officer. The student will be notified within ten (10)
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