Santa Barbara City College Student Services

College Admissions
Admission to Santa Barbara City College is governed by the laws of the State of California and such supplementary regulations as have been prescribed by the Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees.

Admission is dependent upon acceptance of the student, his/her conformance to admission and residence qualifications, final enrollment and payment of required fees. Continued attendance at Santa Barbara City College is dependent upon academic achievement and satisfactory conduct.

The Admissions and Records Office, Room SS-110, is where students should go for information and assistance regarding their applications, their college records, enrollment in classes, adding or dropping of classes, forwarding of transcripts and withdrawal from college.

Campus Bookstore
The function of the Campus Bookstore is to provide students with the highest quality "tools of education" at the lowest prices consistent with sound business practices.

The operation of the Bookstore is a function of the Santa Barbara Community College District under the direction of the Executive Vice President.

The Bookstore has available for purchase all books and supplies required for classes at Santa Barbara City College. Recommended classroom materials are carried in the store, as well. A selection of clothing and other items with the college insignia is also available for sale. Students can qualify for educational discounts on selected computer software sold through the store. Textbooks may be purchased or reserved for pickup at www.sbcc.bkstr.com.

The Bookstore is open 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday. The store is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Saturday prior to each Fall and Spring Semester and the first Saturday of each semester.

Campus Center
The Campus Center is headquarters for nearly all organized student activities. It houses the Student Activities Office, Student Senate offices, club room, Senate/club mailboxes, student meeting room, game room, and the Cyber Center.

Kinko’s Early Learning Center
Santa Barbara City College offers full- or half-day care for children, aged two to five years. Priority is given to those parents who are low-income and are enrolled at the college. The center also serves the faculty and staff of the college.
Located near SBCC’s Main Campus at 365 Loma Alta Drive, the Kinko’s Early Learning Center also serves as a demonstration day care facility to meet the teacher training needs of the college’s Early Childhood Education majors. For information, call ext. 2552, or 965-6883.

Dining Areas
The College Cafeteria is located to the right of the main entrance of the Campus Center. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Excellent food and service are available at reasonable prices. Students are asked to return their trays, silverware and dishes to the designated areas.

The JSB Cafe is located in the Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Building, which lies between the Campus Center and the Bookstore. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Gourmet Dining Room is located in the HRC Building. Seating is available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 6 p.m. for dinner. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, and dinner is served Thursday and Friday evenings. For reservations, call ext. 2773.

The snack shops are open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and until 1:15 p.m., Friday. They are located in front of the Campus Center and in the West Campus’s Business/Communication Building.

HRC will also provide catering for on-campus events. Call ext. 2888 to book catering events.

Disabled Student Programs/Services (DSPS)
Santa Barbara City College welcomes students with disabilities. The College has established the office of Disabled Student Programs and Services to perform the following functions:

• Provides educational support for over 1,200 students with disabilities enrolled in SBCC courses.

• Offers the assistance of six full-time disabilities specialists, four service providers, and over thirty auxiliary aids.

• Provides services such as educational accommodations, counseling, extended time on tests, priority registration, alternate media, assistive technology, adapted equipment, or specialized instruction.

• Determines eligibility for educational accommodations or services by requiring students to present verification of disability to a DSPS disability specialist.

• Empowers students with disabilities to attain maximum independence, integration, self-advocacy, and self-determination.

• Supports the participation of students with disabilities in all educational activities consistent with the mission of the community colleges.

• Provides reasonable educational accommodations for students with disabilities while maintaining the integrity of uniform academics standards at SBCC and the fundamental nature of College programs and services.

• Encourages the achievement of realistic academic and vocational goals such as degree or certificate completion, college transfer, or workplace needs.

• Counsels students with disabilities to comply with the skills advisories for each course and meet prerequisites or enrollment requirements.

• Supports students with disabilities in demonstrating their ability to benefit from instruction so that SBCC instructors may assign a grade that gives an accurate measure of the student’s achievement of course objectives. Informs auxiliary aides and personal service attendants to provide support in such a sway as to allow SBCC instructors to observe that the student with a disability is doing his/her own work

• Provides programs and services for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Community Colleges Title V Regulations, and policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of Santa Barbara City College.

SBCC expects students to have a stable level of health in order to benefit from a full semester’s work. The College expects students to demonstrate the ability to take care of personal needs unassisted or provide a personal service attendant (PSA). Personal needs include activities such as negotiating the campus facilities, lifting and carrying possessions, eating, drinking, or completing personal hygiene activities. SBCC requires students to contact a DSPS disabilities specialist if they intend to bring a PSA to campus. In addition, the College expects students to comply with the Code of Student Conduct regardless of the basis of disability.

SBCC invites students to request educational accommodations or DSPS services by contacting the DSPS office, Room SS-160, or calling 965-0581, ext. 2364 (voice) or 965-8411 (TTY), or e-mailing the online service address, dspshelp@sbcc.edu

Health Services/Wellness Program
The college’s Health Services and Wellness Program is administered in Room SS-170 (965-0581, ext. 2298). The office is open daily and during evening hours, as posted.

The program’s emphasis is on health education, disease prevention and development of healthful life-style choices. Various "awareness days," events, lectures and films are available each month to promote health and wellness. A registered nurse is on duty for first aid, emergency care, assessment of illness conditions, referrals and health counseling. Limited physician hours are available for acute care needs upon referral of an RN.

Short-term personal counseling is provided on an appointment basis for students having difficulty adjusting to the psychological demands of college, or those who are experiencing emotional difficulties which inhibit their academic performance. Community referrals for a variety of mental health topics are also offered.

Project HOPE is a group of trained SBCC students who provide peer health education on campus and to community youth organizations. The student-driven program promotes education through class presentations, campus events and media campus events and campaigns focusing on topics which include HIV/AIDS, alcohol and other drugs, stress management and eating disorders. Students interested in joining Project HOPE can obtain information in the Student Health Services Office.

If there are questions or concerns about alcohol or drug problems, smoking addictions, HIV risks, eating disorders, sexual harassment or date rape, personal counseling, referrals and information are available through Health Services.

Housing
California community colleges were established primarily to serve local high school graduates and other community residents and, therefore, have no on-campus housing.

With the advent of the 18-year-old majority ruling, students no longer need to attend the community college in their own district. As a result, a much more mobile student population exists than in past years. Housing may be a problem in Santa Barbara due to higher rental costs.

As a service to those students living away from home, the Student Activities Office (Campus Center, Room 217) maintains listings of available rooms, apartments, and room and board situations in the community. This list is also available at www.sbcc.edu The office also provides a renters’ housing brochure, which informs students about available rentals, dorms and rental strategies. The college, however, assumes no responsibility for inspecting or supervising such housing facilities. It does support and endorse the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Injury/Accident Reporting & Voluntary Insurance
All class-related, accidental injuries must be reported to the Student Health Services Office, Room SS-170, within 72 hours of the incident to be eligible for student accident policy insurance coverage. This coverage is limited to accidental injuries while participating in college classes or activities and is secondary to any other medical insurance the student may have. Coverage and limitations are outlined in a brochure available in the Health Services Office.


Career Advancement Center
The Career Advancement Center receives numerous job orders from employers in the community. The Center can provide referrals for part-time, full-time, and internships. The Center maintains an online job referral system. Additional information about job referral is available at the Career Center located in the Student Services Building, Room 282, or by calling 965-0581, ext. 2331.

Lost & Found
Articles found on campus and in its immediate environs are turned in to the Student Activities Office, Room CC-217. Owners must appear in person to identify and claim lost items.

Schedule of Credit Classes
The Schedule of Credit Classes, containing specific course offerings, information on admission/registration procedures, assessment/advising, student services and mandated compliances, is published prior to each Fall, Spring and Summer college term. Free copies are mailed to 83,400 District residents each term. Additional copies are also available at nominal cost on campus.

Web Home Page/Internet Information
The college has established a comprehensive website. It constitutes a graphically colorful introduction to the institution’s programs and services, and may be accessed at http://www.sbcc.edu

EOPS & CARE Programs/Services
Extended Opportunity Program/Services
EOPS is a state-funded, comprehensive support system for qualified low-income students who are enrolled full-time (12 or more units). The goal of the program is to help students meet their educational objectives, whether they seek an occupational certificate, an Associate in Arts or Science degree, or transfer to a four-year college.

Special EOPS services, available in Room SS-240, include . . .

Admissions Assistance. Assistance will be provided by Special Program Advisers and the EOPS Academic Counselor to EOPS students who need help with enrolling in classes.

Career Planning. EOPS provides career tests for EOPS students who are interested in exploring their career options, occupational outlook, or values clarification.

Financial Aid. Eligible EOPS students receive assistance in completing federal/state financial aid forms, and help with eligibility to receive an EOPS grant, in combination with other types of federal and state aid.

Peer Advising. Peer Advisers, some bilingual, are available in the EOPS Office to help students with any problems or concerns they may have, and to provide personal support throughout the semester.

Transition Assistance. EOPS students receive counseling and assistance to help them transfer to four-year institutions of their choice. These services are coordinated with the SBCC Transfer Center. The EOPS Program actively seeks job employment information for its students to assist in the transition from college vocational programs to full-time employment in the community and state.
Tutoring. Tutoring in any subject is available through the EOPS Tutorial Center, or on a one-on-one basis as needed.

CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education). Santa Barbara City College provides opportunities for low-income single parents to obtain the skills and education necessary to move from poverty to economic self-sufficiency. By providing individualized counseling and support services (financial aid, tutorial, career exploration, transportation and child care), single parents are able to enroll as full-time students working toward a wide variety of career and personal goals.

Some major program goals for CARE are to provide incentive to individuals to minimize their welfare dependence and enhance their employability; to strengthen self-awareness and self-confidence, leading to a positive self-image; to provide career awareness and decision-making skills; and to provide work experience in meaningful employment positions both on and off campus.

Running Start . A six-week summer program for eligible students offers college orientation, field trips and weekly stipend. Students are eligible for the following services: priority registration, academic counseling, orientation/motivation/personal development courses, childcare and other support services for single parents.

EOPS Internships. Designed to assist second-year students who are working toward graduation or certification. The program offers students the opportunity to attend college and work at off-campus employment sites in their career areas.

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