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Welcome to. Community College of Denver. at Auraria Campus. Welcome From Dr. Bleeker, CCD President.

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  1. Welcome to Community College of Denver at Auraria Campus

  2. Welcome FromDr. Bleeker, CCD President “Welcome to Community College of Denver.  We hope you’ll find all the resources you need to be successful here.  Orientation is an important way to start your college career—thanks for taking the time to learn how to navigate our unique campus.  We hope all of you will grow, learn, and contribute to our community while you are here.  Good luck!”

  3. CCD At A Glance • Colorado Legislature created CCD in 1967, opened its door in 1970 and moved to current Auraria Campus location in 1975 • CCD has campuses: Auraria and Lowry Health Sciences • CCD Offers over 100 degrees and certificate programs. • Average of 16,000 students enrolled annually • CCD has the most diverse student population of any higher education institution in the state.

  4. Recruitment and Student Outreach Center In South Classroom, Room 136: • Assists new students in applying to the College and provides tours for potential students

  5. Services to Assist You • At South Classroom (SO) 135: • Admissions, Registration, and Records Offices • Financial Aid Office • CCD Payment Office • At South Classroom 134: • Educational Planning and Advising Center • At South Classroom 223: • Testing Center: All first-time students must take a basic skills assessment test.

  6. Admissions, Registration, and Record Offices • South Classroom (SO) 133: • Turn in your official college and transcripts and residency information here • File your graduation plans here • Registration and enrollment information • International Student admissions and advising • Veterans Affairs • Inter-institutional registration

  7. Financial Aid Office • At South Classroom, Room 135 • Turn in your verification forms for FAFSA • Income verification for other social service agencies • College work study program—position availability • Tracking of academic progress for graduation purposes (Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements)

  8. Testing Center • Assessment for college course entry •  Mandatory Placement Law (HB 1464) • Information on preparing for the Basic Skills Assessment Test (BSAT)at CCD • Study guides available at http://www.ccd.edu/Testing/Study-Guide.aspx. • Students have an unlimited amount of time when testing. • Students will test in the following sections: Reading, English, and Math. • Re-test Policy: The test is free if you have not assessed. Students have the option of re-testing.

  9. Testing Center Continued • You may be EXEMPT from taking the placement test, if you have sufficient ACT/SAT scores, or prior college transcripts. Go to http://www.ccd.edu/Testing/BSAT.aspx for more information. • ACT scores of 17 in Reading, 18 in English, and 19 in Math, OR minimum SAT scores of 430 in the verbal area for Reading, 440 in verbal area for English and 460 in the math area. • Instructional Class testing for retakes, Online exams, and make-up exams • CLEP testing offered. Find out more by visiting http://www.ccd.edu/Testing/CLEP-DSST.aspx .  We strongly recommend you prepare for the placement test before you take the test! This will ensure that you are properly placed into college courses at your current level.

  10. Educational Planning and Advising Center At South Classroom (SO) 134: • Advising and registration assistance • Transfer information • Degree program selection

  11. Center for Persons with DisabilitiesSouth 134 CCD offers disability support services through the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD.) You may also contact the CPD staff by telephone to make an appointment: (303) 556-3300. Examples of service may include: note takers, software for visually impaired students, sign interpreters, special testing environment, and more. Disabilities must be documented with the CPD.

  12. College 101 (AAA 101) • Special course designed for first year students • Develop new students • Develop the habits of an effective, successful student • Learn about important resources on campus and how to make the most of them All new students are encouraged to take this course in order to avoid “wandering” through your courses with no game plan!

  13. Learning Success Services • At South Classroom 142: • Tutoring • Lab work for AAA 099 and other developmental courses • Study space

  14. Computer Lab at Tech Building • In Technology Building, Room 104: • Many updated PCs for CCD students • Lab assistants to help students • Troubleshooting for problems you are having with e-mail, WebCT, My CommunityEd or other functions • Can complete developmental course lab requirements here • Free printing up 400 pages per semester

  15. Student Life Office • Student Clubs and Organizations • Student Government • Leadership programming • Food bank for all CCD Students • Book-lending Library • Locker rentals for South Classroom • Childcare scholarship • Campus Events • Career Development Center • Computer lab • First Year Experience Programs • Student Government office next door

  16. Clubs and Organizations • African Culture Club • Auraria Students Against Poverty • Black Student Alliance • Chinese Culture Club • International Students Inc of Auraria • La Mision • Pre-Med Without Borders Club • SAFI (Support African Empowerment Foundation) • SambosCaporales Colorado USA • Team Development • PTK

  17. Career Development Center • Tivoli 309 (current; new location TBA) • Coordinator Ben Weihrauch • Workshops on Career Development topics such as resume building, interviewing, career research and more • Career Counseling and advising by appointment for special populations • Classroom support regarding career options for degrees • Online information at http://www.ccd.edu/career

  18. Special Programs • Education Opportunity Center (EOC); assisting students with career planning, financial aid and more • Center For Academic Support and Achievement (CASA); assisting low income, first generation college students through FGSS , TRiO SSS programs; Denver Transfer Initiative (DTI); assisting students to transfer from CCD to UCD

  19. Center for Academic Support and Achievement (CASA) • In South Classroom, Room 244: • TRiO program and First Generation Student Success • Case management for low income, first generation students and students with disabilities • Tutoring program • Assistance with financial aid and scholarships • Enrichment programming

  20. CASA: DenverTransfer Initiative (DTI) • On 9th Street NP104: • Case management for students planning to transfer to University of Colorado Denver • Special workshops and tutoring and academic support • Career planning and coaching • Scholarship Assistance and Financial Aid assistance • Peer mentoring (CCD grad at UCD) • Learning Communities • DTI is a Title V program that encourages Hispanic and low income students to transfer and complete Bachelor’s Degree

  21. Educational Opportunity Center • Educational Planning Counseling • Career Exploration Counseling • Student Financial Aid Advising • Scholarship Search EOC services are free and available to individuals who: • are U..S. citizens or eligible non-citizens •  are low Income and/or are the first in their family to attend college • are interested in pursuing a GED, vocational training, certificate program or 4 year college degree • have not received a 4-year bachelor degree

  22. Auraria Campus • Tri-institutional campus serving: • Community College of Denver (CCD) • University of Colorado at Denver (UCD) • Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSCD) • The only campus with a community college, four-year baccalaureate college, and a research university sharing buildings and resources

  23. Tivoli Student Union • Auraria Campus Bookstore • Student Life Offices • GLBT Offices • Computer Labs • Food Courts • Student Lounges • Student Governments

  24. Auraria Campus Bookstore (ACB) A campus store that provides: • Textbooks for all three schools • General books; including reference and technical books • General office supplies; from notebook to school clothing • Campus Computers offers Computer Hardware and Software

  25. GLBT • Support for questions about sexual orientation and gender identity • Advocacy for students experiencing discrimination • Speakers and events on aspects of sexual orientation, gender identity and related issues

  26. Clicks Copy Center in Tivoli Building • Clicks! provides printing, high-speed copying and graphic design services for the Auraria Campus. • Classroom and related supplies • Secondary location in South Classroom

  27. Clicks Copy Centerat South Classroom

  28. Auraria Library • Large library serving students from all the three schools • Website: library.auraria.edu • Paper copies and soft copies of journals, textbooks, articles and other research materials • Multiple database access for research • Student Lounges for Group Study or Individual Study • Computer Labs opened to students from all three institutions • Media Center

  29. RecreationalCenter • Pool, gym, exercise classes, fitness center, outdoor adventure programs, equipment checkout, personal training (free access to all Auraria students) • Website: http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecra/ • Dance classes and studios (Belly Dancing Class, etc.) • Racquet ball courts • Outdoor adventure programs

  30. Auraria Health Center • Access to clinic with insurance or payment for services • Immunizations and record keeping of immunizations: • All students must submit required paperwork! • For more information go to: • http://www.mscd.edu/student/resources/health/ccdimmunizations.htm • Flu shots • Health and wellness information

  31. Healthy Moves Special (and free!) programs for holistic health including: • Meditation classes • Yoga classes • Special seminars on health and wellness topics • Pilates classes • Strides Walking Program • And more! • http://www.mscd.edu/student/resources/health/healthymoves/ Most programs take place in Campus Recreation and the Tivoli.

  32. The Phoenix Center @ Auraria Tri institutional support services Interpersonal Violence Dating/Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking Free and Confidential Seek advice for current or past experiences, personal or for a friend/family member

  33. The Phoenix Center - Services • 24/7 Helpline in development – Launch this summer! • Volunteer opportunities – be an advocate! • Comprehensive training on all issues • Prevention Education • Violence Prevention Educators – work study positions • Tivoli 259 • Email: Lisa.Ingarfield@ucdenver.edu • Aneesha.Bharwani@ucdenver.edu (victim serv.)

  34. CCD Student Code of Conduct Community College of Denver has policies and standards that help students know what to expect of CCD, and what CCD expects of them. All CCD students need to be familiar with the rules and their own rights. For questions on any of these policies, contact the Dean of Students or the vice president of Student & Enrollment Services at 303-556-2413. http://www.ccd.edu/Services/Expectations.aspx http://www.ccd.edu/Services/Students.aspx

  35. Classroom expectations • Buy your books the first week of classes if not sooner (Book lending library opens Wednesday before semester begins) • Come to class on time and regularly • Turn off cell phones during class—no texting in class! • Activate, check and use your student e-mail • Get help early in the semester • Read your syllabi and plan out your semester • In class, participate appropriately and be respectful • Be open to new ideas and approaches to learning • Follow a degree plan • Be responsible for yourself

  36. Thank you for attending!We wish you all the best and success in CCD!

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