Academic Support Services

Library

Located in the new 60,000 square foot Learning Resource Center, the Crafton Hills College Library supports students, faculty and staff with more than 60,000 book titles, 1,200 videos, and nearly 100 computers. The library also offers a wide range of online research databases many of which are available from home was a password provided by the college. Your Student ID Card is your Library Card. You may also pick up the IEALC (Inland Empire Academic Library Coooperative Card) that will allow you to check out materials in 20 other college libraries throughout the Southland. Local community members are also welcome and may request a Library Card for the College Library.

Hours may vary. For information call (909) 389-3321 for general information or for reference help call (909) 389-3322 or (909) 389-3323.

The Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center, also located in the Tutoring Resources Center, provides free tutoring for a variety of courses including math, writing, foreign languages, and the sciences. The Center also offers reading and language activities and an open-use computer lab.During the semester, students will have the opportunity to develop their academic skills through the center’s workshop series. Come and investigate your resources. For more information on the center’s programs, visit the Learning Center webpage at http://craftonhills.edu/student_resources/tutoring_center.

Transfer Center

The Transfer Center assists students with the process of transferring to four-year colleges and universities by providing information to ensure a smooth transition. In the transfer center students have access to current catalogs from California public universities (both in print and on the web), current articulation agreements between Crafton Hills College and many public and private institutions, and CSU and UC admissions information and applications. The Center also provides access to web-based transfer research sites. Representatives from local four-year public and private institutions are available by appointment on a regular basis to provide more in-depth information on programs and transfer requirements to their specific institutions. Workshops on preparing applications and other topics are sponsored by the Transfer Center on an ongoing basis.

Location: Student College Center (SCC-201)

(above the cafeteria)

Telephone: (909) 389-3399

Email: transfercenter@craftonhills.edu

Web: www.craftonhills.edu/transfercenter

Athletics

Crafton Hills College does not offer a program of intercollegiate athletics. However, Crafton Hills College students may participate in the athletic program at San Bernardino Valley College when they are enrolled at Crafton Hills College.

Bookstore

Textbooks and supplies are sold at the College Bookstore. For most of the academic year the Bookstore is open 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday. However, at the beginning of each academic term the Bookstore also maintains additional hours for a short period of time. The Bookstore has a website where students may retrieve textbook information, reserve books at the beginning of the semester or purchase textbooks online.

Location: Bookstore (BK-101)

Telephone: (909) 389-3250

Web Address: http://bookstore.craftonhills.edu

Cafeteria

Crafton Hills College’s Cafeteria features homemade Killer Chili, fresh baked cookies, and cornbread. Fresh salads and fruit are available. We offer a variety of hot and cold sandwiches and, of course, all types of burgers and fries. Breakfast and lunch specials are also available.

Location: College Center

Telephone: (909) 389-3376

Career Services

Career Services which are part of the Counseling Center, provides information about the training and education required for many career choices. Information regarding careers is available through web-based career search applications, workshops and the career fair. Assessment in career interests and work values are provided as an aid to the career decision-making process. Web-based occupational information containing information on local, state and national trends, salaries and skills. Some of this information can be accessed by students from their home computers. A job referral service is provided to students on campus and in the community. Students seeking employment are encouraged to visit the Counseling Center frequently to have access to new job listings.

Location: Students Services Center (SCC-202) above the cafeteria

Telephone: (909) 389-3393

Email: careercenter@craftonhills.edu

Web: www.craftonhills.edu/careerservices

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center is owned and operated by Crafton Hills College, serving the college and the community and committed to quality child care. Enjoy the comfort of knowing that your child is in a safe, nurturing and educational environment.

• Child care for children ages 2 years 10 months through 5 years 11 months
• State of the art developmental & educational program
• AM & PM State Preschool program (FREE to qualifying families)
• Educated and highly trained staff
• Beautiful indoor and outdoor environments
• Full and part-time space available
• Open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Location: Child Development Center (CDC)

Telephone: (909) 389-3400

Email: dwasbotten@sbccd.cc.ca.us

College Police

It is a policy of the Board of Trustees for the San Bernardino Community College District to protect members of the entire college community and the property of Crafton Hills College. In accordance with this policy, the District maintains a Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The officers are sworn and duly Commissioned Police Officers of the State of California as defined in section 830.32 of the Penal Code and 72330 of the California Education Code and authority extends to anywhere within the state.

• FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: Contact the San Bernardino Community College District Police Department Office at (909) 389-3276. Our business office is located in the Lab Administration Building Communication Center Room 153 on the Crafton Hills Campus. Call this number to locate and/or turn in lost articles or to relay concerns for personal safety along with parking rules and regulations.
• TO REPORT ANY CRIMINAL ACTION OR A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY: Contact the San Bernardino Community College District Police Department at (909) 389-3275. Be aware that when the office is closed on nights and weekends the San Bernardino County Sheriff will dispatch for the District Police Department.
• LIABILITY: The Board of Trustees of the San Bernardino Community College District, its administration, or other employees are not and shall not be liable under any circumstances for loss or damage to vehicles or contents thereof parked or stored on District property by fire, theft, or any other cause whatsoever.

The San Bernardino Community College District is required by the United States Department of Education to post and/or publish crime statistics. Crime statistics are available in LADM 153 and on the District Police website: http://www.sbccd.org

Counseling

Counseling and advising services assist current and prospective students in establishing their educational goals and identifying support services to help students meet those goals. Whether the goal is to take one course, earn a certificate or degree, or transfer to a four-year college or university, counselors are available to assist in the following areas:

Educational Counseling

• Individual educational planning
• Selection of a major
• Transfer information using current articulation agreements with a number of colleges and universities
• Degree and certificate requirements
• Time management strategies
• Referral to academic support services

Career Counseling

• Assessment of interests, values and skills
• Exploration of career goals based on personal assessment
• Development of career plans
• Career/Life Planning courses

Personal Counseling

• Self-awareness
• Interpersonal communication
• Counseling for educational related personal issues
• Referral to on-campus and off-campus resources
• Decision-making strategies

The counseling relationship between a student and a counselor is confidential. (Counselors act as catalysts to help students define their own questions, explore their own alternatives and ultimately find their own answers).

Hours of operation are subject to change, especially during peak times and academic breaks. Please call to verify hours the Counseling Office is open. Appointments may be made up to two weeks in advance during non-peak times in person or by phone. Counseling is available on a walk-in basis only during peak registration times.

Location: Student Services Building (SSB-201)

Telephone: (909) 389-3366

Email: counseling@craftonhills.edu

Student Success Program

The Student Success Program is designed to assist new and continuing students with negotiating the sometimes confusing and frustrating processes of the college learning environment. Student Success Advisors are available to answer questions and to connect students to resources available at the college. New and continuing students who do not know where to begin to get their questions answered or problems solved are welcome to call the Student Success Advisors, who will lend a friendly ear and assist students with successfully resolving their problems. Students are encouraged to give the Student Success Program a call or stop by the office if they have any questions, or if they encounter any problems with attending class or successfully completing coursework.

Location: Student Services Building (SSB 201)

Telephone: (909) 389-3366

Email: studentsuccess@craftonhills.edu

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPandS)

Crafton Hills College offers support services to students with disabilities who require support to successfully participate in the college programs. Students with physical and/or learning disabilities may be eligible to access support services based on their individual limitations and need. In addition DSP&S provides access to assistive technologies that increase educational independence for students with disabilities. Services are further supported by specially designed courses to enhance the students success and independence as a student at the college.

Services provided include:

• Disability related counseling
• Priority registration
• Test facilitation
• Mobility services
• Note-taker services
• Interpreter/captioning services
• Reader services/etext
• Assistive technology training, software and equipment

Who Qualifies

In order to be served by Disabled Student Programs and Services, a person must:

• Be enrolled at Crafton Hills College
• Have a disability*
• Have an educational limitation that inhibits the student’s ability to participate in the general offerings of the college without additional specialized services.

* Verified by review of documents provided by appropriate agencies, certified or licensed professionals, or assess ment by an appropriate DSP&S professional staff member.

Location: Student Services Building (SSB-108)

Telephone: (909) 389-3325 or TTY (909) 794-4105

Email: dsps@craftonhills.edu

Web: www.craftonhills.edu/disabledstudentservices

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/Cooperative Assistance Resources for Education (CARE)

Crafton Hills College recognizes that, as a result of financial need, language differences, and academic challenges, some students will need special help for college success. EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) is a state funded effort which provides services that are “over and above” what is traditionally provided to community college students. Special services are provided to full-time community college students that are designed to meet, direct or supplement educational costs for families who are educationally and financially disadvantaged and to provide access to higher education.

Services provided include:

• Academic/Career/Personal Counseling
• Priority registration
• Transfer assistance to the four-year universities
• Assistance in completing an educational plan
• Tutoring
• Book Service Program
• Financial assistance
• Instructional development and services
• CARE Program
• Who Qualifies

To be eligible for the EOPS Program, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a California resident
• Be enrolled as a full-time student (12 units or more), exception DSP&S students
• Have fewer than 70 degree applicable units
• Qualify to receive the Board of Governor’s Waiver (BOGW) A or B
• Be educationally disadvantaged per Title V guidelines

Cooperative Assistance Resources for Education (CARE Program)

The CARE Program is a support program that provides supplemental assistance for EOPS students who meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Single, head of household
• Current recipient of CalWORKs/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Have a child under the age of fourteen years
• Have applied for financial aid and have a need for childcare, transportation, books and supplies, and/or counseling to attend college

CARE provides support services and grant funds to promote academic success and to assist students in attaining their career and vocational goals.

Location: Student Services Administration (SSA-306)

Telephone: (909) 389-3239

Email: eops@craftonhills.edu 

Web: www.craftonhills.edu/EOPS

For current hours of operation, please check http://craftonhills.edu/CARE

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for kids (CalWORKs Program)

The CalWORKs Program is funded through the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. The program is designed to promote self sufficiency through employment and education. This statewide employment initiative offers supportive services to students currently receiving cash assistance (TANF) through their county’s CalWORKs program. These supportive services are designed to assist students obtain the educational level they need to transition off of cash aid and ultimately achieve long term self sufficiency. Services include: Career and academic counseling; educational and occupational assessments; intensive case management, work study opportunities; job placement; skill building courses; parenting and wellness resources; childcare assistance; textbooks and materials; and parking permits. This program is specifically designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment at self sufficient wages.

Location: Student Services Administration (SSA-306)

Telephone: (909) 389-3239

Email: chccalworks@sbccd.cc.ca.us

Financial Aid, Grants and Work Study

The Financial Aid Office helps students seeking financial aid to pay for the costs of attending Crafton Hills College. Money is provided to cover the cost of enrollment fees, books, transportation and partial living expenses. Students may be working and still qualify for financial assistance. The basic two type of financial aid: grants and self help (such as work study). Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and do not require repayment. Work study offers students the opportunity to earn a portion of their college expenses through part-time employment during the school year.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be used when applying for financial aid. Applying on time is critical. Be sure to contact the Financial Aid Office regarding deadlines. The completed FAFSA should be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1, but no later than the last day of the previous spring semester, in order to ensure funds will be available for the beginning of the fall semester in August. Our school code is 009272. After submitting you FAFSA on-line, you must come into the financial aid office approximately 4 days later to open your file in the financial aid office regardless if you are a new student or a returning student, everyone must open a new file each year. It is important, however, that all requested documentation be returned as soon as possible. Financial aid awards are made only after a student’s file is complete. On-time applicants (those who have complete applications by May 30, 2013 and who have returned all requested materials) can expect to receive a financial aid award letter by July. Students receiving financial aid are expected to make satisfactory academic progress toward their educational goal. This includes completing all classes for which aid is received. The Financial Aid staff is here to assist you. Students often find applying for financial aid a difficult and confusing process. Those needing help or advice are encouraged to go to the Financial Aid Office. See pages for more information.

Health and Wellness Center

Student Health Services contributes to the well-being and educational aims of the students through health services and education. Students who are at a high level of health and wellness are better able to pursue their academic goals.

Clinical Services: First aid and some urgent care; primary care services including laboratory work and prescriptions; physical exams; contraception(Family PACT available); over-the-counter medications and supplies; immunizations; screening tests for TB, vision, hearing, blood pressure, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, infections, and more.

Mental Health Services: Crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapy, support groups, online psychological screening and referrals.

Health Education and Promotion: Alcohol and/or drug abuse; addictions; sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS; depression/suicide; stress and anxiety; assault/rape; domestic/child abuse; eating disorders; smoking cessation; weight management; computerized assessments and counseling for nutrition, stess and overall health; blood drives; health fairs; health education literature/websites and referral information.

Support Services: Student accident insurance; health insurance referrals for those underinsured and uninsured; privacy, confidentiality and the right to be treated with dignity and respect as required by law.

The health fee paid at registration. Some optional services are free and others require a nominal fee. For more information, visit www.craftonhills.edu/healthcenter

Location: Student Services Building (SSB-101)

Telephone: (909) 389-3272

Email: healthwellness@craftonhills.edu

Housing

Crafton Hills College has no dormitories and, therefore, cannot assume responsibility for student residence. However, students may get information regarding housing accommodations from the Counseling and Career Center.

Student Life

Get Involved!

ASCHC: Associated Students of Crafton Hills College

By virture of being enrolled at the college, you are a member of the Associated Students of Crafton Hills College. If you want to get involved with student life at Crafton Hills College, consider joining the Student Senate. The Student Senate is the governing body of the Associated Students. Participation in the Student Senate offers you an opportunity to explore and develop leadership potential. You will get acquainted with students, faculty, staff, and administration and represent your fellow students in the decision-making process at the college. In addition, you will have the opportunity to plan events, make friends, and qualify for scholarships.

The Student Senate President, Vice Presidents, Senators, and Officers are elected by a elected by a vote of the general student body during the spring semester preceding the new school year.

Becoming an A.S. Elected Officer. To run for a Student Senate Executive Board Position, you must pick up an application packet from the Department of Student Life, available during February for the Spring General Elections. Complete the application materials and submit them to the Department of Student Life by the filing deadline. You must attend a mandatory candidates meeting. You are required to have a cumulative GPA 2.0 and must have a minimum of 5 CHC units at the time of verification and during your time in office.

Executive Board (elected Positions)

Student Senate President

Vice Presidents (4)

Secretary

Senatorial Positions (appointed Positions)

Social Events Officers (2)

Inter Club Council Officers (2)

Publicity Officer

Equity and Diversity Officer

Activism Officer

Editorial in Chief

Photo Editor*

News Editor*

Entertainment Editor*

Senator at Large

Social Co-Chair (2)

* Positions on the Newspaper committee. See the committees section for more information.

AS Sticker

Campus Bookstore

Department of Admissions and Records

Some of the benefits of the sticker include:

• 5% off all purchases (including food, clothing, and textbooks) at the Campus Bookstore
• Discounted movie and theme park tickets
• The opportunity to apply for ASCHC scholarship awards

The Student Senate budge supports campus causes and events, including club activities and programs, awaremenss campaigns, student recognition events, scholarship and commencement ceremonies, career and transfer fairs, and scholarships. The Student Senate also sponsors special events that promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity.

How to Start a Club/Student Organization

1. Figure out what type of club you’d like to create.
2. Find four other CHC students who share the same enthusiasm for your organization
3. Find a Faculty member who is willing to serve as your Advisor
4. Pick up an ASCHC Charter Packet from the Department of Student Life. (The Packet will ask you to write a constitution, develop bylaws, choose officers, and a few other things.
5. Submit the completed packet to the Department of Student Life. You will receive a phone call within a week or so letting you know when your charter will be reviewed by the Student Senate. (A member of your organization will be asked to attend that meeting to answer any questions the Senate may have.) Questions about the process? Call the Department of Student Life at (909) 389-3410.