Olney Central College

1. Olney Central College Making A Difference

2. Steps to take before enrolling: • Call the LSC or make an appointment • Provide documentation • Meet with Donita Kaare or Peg Kennedy • Complete COMPASS or Asset Test • Complete Financial Aid Application • Make appointment with Advisor in Student Services

3. 1. Call the LSC • To make an appointment 395-7777, ext 2264 or 2265

4. 2. Provide documentation • Requirements • A diagnostic statement identifying the disability, date of most current evaluation, and date of original diagnosis • A description of the diagnostic tests or criteria used • Treatments, medications, and/or assistive devices currently prescribed or in use • A description of the functional impact of the disability • Most recent Individual Education Plan (IEP)

5. 3. Meet with Donita or Peg • Donita Kaare, LSC Director • Peg Kennedy, Developmental Support Specialist

6. Services Available • All students are expected to meet the standards of conduct, attendance, and course requirements of the college. • Accommodations are determined based on the nature of the disability. They may include, but are not limited to the following:

7. Kurzweil (screen reader) • Note-takers, interpreters, and/or scribes • Adaptive equipment for classrooms and computers • Dictation Software • Test-taking adjustments/facilities • Tape recording lectures • Audio enhancing devices • Text enlargement • Readers for exams • Enlarged computer screen • Track ball mouse • Books on tape • Enlarged print • Screen filter • Tutoring • Supportive Counseling

8. Accommodations will not include: • Personal attendants • Special transportation • Readers for personal use • Anything that would fundamentally alter the nature or essential elements of a course or program

9. 4. Complete Placement Test • COMPASS • ASSET

10. 5. Financial Aid • Complete FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Questions • Vicki Stuckey, Director Ext. 2008 • Sara Bergbower, Assistant Ext. 2009 • Be sure financial aid file is complete

11. 6. Appointment with Advisor • Make appointment with Advisor in Student Services for Registration

12. Checklist • Provide professional documentation • Contact the LSC for accommodations before taking the ASSET/COMPASS Test. • Discuss accommodations with instructors. • Keep the LSC updated regarding accommodation requests. • The student needs to provide a copy of his/her schedule each semester to the LSC so instructors can be notified. • Concerns about accommodations or services should be addressed to the LSC immediately.

13. Olney Central College Certificate Programs One Year or Less

14. Automotive Service Technology I & II • Technician in general auto repair • Jobs available in this area include auto technicians, dealerships, garages, auto specialty shops, and parts-related businesses.

15. Basic Nurse Assistant Training • Intro to basic components of health care skills essential to support and assist in meeting basic human needs of families and individuals of all ages. • Employment in long term care facilities or home health-care situations.

16. Cosmetology • Completion qualifies student to take a state exam for registration as a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Illinois.

17. Administrative Information Tech • Entry level assistant position • Emphasis is placed on computer use and office technologies • Good work habits and attitudes • Jobs in banking, education, public relations, law, government, medicine, retail, and industry

18. Massage Therapy • Work in the wellness area of professional massage therapy • Completion qualifies students to sit for the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

19. Computer Networking SpecialistAdvanced Networking Specialist • Computer networking specialists and systems administrators provide technical assistance, support and advice to customers and other users • Interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software and systems

20. Medical Transcription • Medical transcriptionists, medical receptionists, and other related personnel • Jobs available in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, insurance companies, health foundations, local industries and Illinois state and U.S. government agencies

21. Paraprofessional Educator • For current paraprofessional educators with 30+ postsecondary credit hours • NCLB requirements • Degree: teachers aide, special ed aide for K-12, pre-school aide, and aides for child/day cares

22. Phlebotomy Certificate • Learn techniques for the collection of blood from patients for diagnostic testing. • Ethical and legal responsibilities, communication skills and safe practices are studied. • Employment opportunities are in hospitals, laboratories, health care providers

23. WVC or FCC only Psychiatric Rehabilitation • Psychiatric support personnel in public, private, and government-operated facilities • Psychiatric technicians and aides working in settings, such as mental health facilities, public and private hospitals, residential programs, and support services programs.

24. Web Design • Web page creation for business, industry, and personal use

25. Welding and Cutting • Training welding, cutting, and burning • Jobs available in local industries, construction, oil field work, private enterprises, and farming

26. Contact Information Donita Kaare Learning Skills Center Director Ext. 2264 kaared@iecc.edu Peg Kennedy Developmental Support Specialist Ext. 2265 kennedyp@iecc.edu Learning Skills Center 618/395-7777, ext 2264

27. Contact Information ContactInformation For enrollment information Joyce Nix, Special Populations Coordinator Ext. 2015 nixj@iecc.edu Vicki Stuckey, Coordinator, Financial Aid Ext. 2008 stuckeyv@iecc.edu

28. “We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes.” -John F. Kennedy