Page 68 - Palo Verde College 2022-2023 Student Handbook / Planner

Student Services
Student Success and 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.
BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT
Palo Verde College operates a student food pantry, exclusively for enrolled, credit or noncredit students. Check the Pirates’ Chest webpage for upcoming distribution dates. Monthly Pirates’ Chest distributions occur at Blythe Emergency Food Pantry, 181 S. Main St., Blythe. Needles Center distribution will be at 725 W. Broadway, Needles.
FALL 2022 DISTRIBUTION
August 26
September 16
October 28
November 28 (regular and Thanksgiving)
December 16 (regular and Holiday)
Hygiene products are also available at the Main Campus and Needles locations. Main Campus students: Stop by the Basic Needs Center in the John O. Crain College Services Center; Needles students: Check in at the front desk.
For more information, call 760-921-5500 and ask for the Basic Needs Coordinator.
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.
STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM (SSSP)
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