WVC Student Update
Finals Week!!!
May 17, 2020
Dear Vikings,
For eight weeks you have had to navigate through the ripple effects of COVID-19 and
being sheltered in place. What did it take for you to finish this semester? How did
you navigate through all the obstacles? Who did you lean on? Who supported you? What
did you learn about yourself?
Congratulations, you found a way to complete this semester during these unprecedented times. Soon,
spring 2020 will be a memory but my hope is that you will never forget. That you will
be able to draw on everything you learned about yourself: strength, determination,
hard work, and the ability to keep working towards your goal of completing this semester
during one of the most challenging times in the history of our nation. Please allow
your spring 2020 lessons and accomplishments to fuel you for a lifetime. I will forever
be in awe of you.
Debra
Debra Y. Griffith
Interim Vice President, Student Services
West Valley College
Featured
Food Resources - This week's box lunches, groceries, and lunch gift cards will are being distributed tomorrow between 10 AM - 1:30 PM. Reserve your selection
now.
Commencement RSVP Deadline - The deadline to submit your RSVP to participate in the upcoming Virtual Commencement
Ceremony is Friday, May 22. More info below.
Success Center Tutor Support for Finals - Tutors will be available through finals week to assist students online.
Study Snack Packs - The college will be distributing Study Snack Packs on Monday, May 18, to the first 300 students that reserve them. The items were generously donated by the Saratoga Rotary Club.
Summer and Fall Class Schedule Online - Summer classes are filling fast. Register now. Fall classes are now posted online. The Fall 2020 Semester priority registration date for tier one students is May 18. Visit the student portal to find your fall registration date.
Note - Fall classes offered face-to-face may switch to online should the state or
county issue shelter-in-place orders.
Tutor Training - Courses needed to become a tutor at the Success Center are offered this summer.
Find out more about the process and other requirements here.
Summer 2020 Books for Food (No food required!) - The library will be offering selected free textbooks and graphing calculators through
the Books for Food Program this summer. Starting May 25th, you will be able to submit
a request form on the Library's web page. Books will be lent out on a first requested,
first served basis. No food is required in exchange for the books.
EOPS Accepting Applications - Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is now accepting applications for
Fall 2020. Apply here.
Returning Books, Calculators and Laptops to Library - Please return all books, calculators and any other library material during the following
days/times: Mon., May 18 - Fri. May 22, 9 AM – 5 PM or Mon., June 1 – Thurs., June
4, 9 AM - 5 PM. Please note that we will only be accepting returns and we will be
practicing social distancing protocols. Parking Lot 7 will be closed due to construction.
Use lots 1 or 2. For more information visit the Library Resources for Online Learning During COVID-19 page.
How to Return Bookstore Rental Textbooks - A link to create a UPS shipping label is provided in the Rental Return emails and
on your campus bookstore website. Pack all of your books into one box and create one
label to affix to the box. Rental textbooks will be checked-in when employees have
access to the bookstore. Grace periods will be extended to prevent students from being
charged while the bookstore is temporary closed.
Book Buyback Update - The bookstore will buy back used spring semester textbooks once the bookstore reopens.
Upcoming Online Events
2020 Commencement & Transfer Ceremony - Thurs., June 25, 6 PM
If you are graduating, earning a certificate, and/or transferring and want to participate
in the virtual ceremony please complete the Commencement RSVP Form. Deadline to submit your RSVP is Friday, May 22. We will send all graduates, transfer,
or certificate recipients links to more details about the ceremony including a link
to the vendor portal where each participant can submit their name, degree, certificate,
and transfer info. This info will be shown on an individual slide for each student.
Mental Health Resources
Resource, Referrals, and 30-minute Counseling Sessions - Our two licensed mental health supervisors, Barry Goldman-Hall, LCSW and George
Mageles, LMFT are available to connect with you via chat or video in Cranium Café.
Visit the Health Services Online page to drop in or schedule a chat session or video appointment.
Tuesday Support Groups: Coping with Stress from COVID-19 - An Open Support Group for West Valley/Mission College
Students on Tuesdays at 2 PM via Zoom.
Thursday Active Minds Club Meetings: Active Minds Club - An Open Club Meeting for West Valley/Mission College Students,
Thursdays at 2 PM via Zoom.
Other Resources
Library - Librarians are ready to assist you via our Live Chat Reference Desk. If you have a research paper/project due, need guidance on how to find scholarly
articles, ebooks, help with citations, or need access to a textbook, chat with us.
We are here to help! Complete the Research Request Form to receive assistance with finding information on your research topics.
Academic Counseling - Start planning for the Fall semester by making an online appointment with a counselor.
Laptop and Wireless Hotspot Loan Program - The college is offering loaner laptops and wireless hotspots for students who don't
have reliable access to the technology they need for their online classes. Apply now.
Success Center - Access WVC tutors online via Canvas; see availability of tutors at Tutoring Schedule. Students must be registered in LRSV 110 #32224 in order to access this function—please
register for this free, zero-unit course via the Student Portal. NetTutor, a free, off-site resource can also be accessed via any Canvas course.
Disability and Educational Support Program (DESP) Online - If you are a student with a disability struggling in the transition to online learning,
DESP can help.
Student Health Services Online - Information, resources, and referral for medical and mental health concerns is available
online during regular business hours.
TRiO Program Online - TRiO supports first-generation, low-income and disabled students.
Policy Updates - View updates to Drop Policy, Pass/NoPass, Incompletes, and Financial Aid.
COVID-19 Encounter Reporting Protocol - If you are a student and you have been exposed or you suspect you have been exposed
to COVID-19, please utilize this protocol to report your situation.
Wi-Fi Hotspots Available On Campus - Wi-Fi hotspots are available in the Village Parking Lot 2 for students to use while
maintaining social distancing requirements.
Census Info - Now is the time to be counted. Make sure California, Santa Clara County, and your
city receive the funding and resources that we deserve. Complete the nine-question
2020 Census Forms at my2020census.gov.
Did You Know?
Faculty Fellows - Our group of faculty fellows are available to meet online to help and support students
from a variety of backgrounds.
Career Support/Job Search Tool - Visit the Career Coach site and get started today.
Support for Students with Housing Insecurities - Email Samantha Hernandez or call her at 408.741.4081 in the Office of Student Equity and Success for more
info.
Student Services Online - Student Services is available to support you! Meet online with Admissions, Counseling Services, Health Services, Transfer Center, and more!
West Valley College Online - Get the help you need as you navigate through online classes. Visit the Distance Education page to learn more.
COVID-19 Campus Response - Find the latest information and archive of messaging to students and the campus
community.
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