Student Engagement & Academic Success Center (SEAS Center) Welcome Cadets

SEAS Programs Community Engagement ProgramsCommunity Engagement Programs Community EngagementCommunity Engagement Service-LearningService-Learning Cadet-Community-ConnectionCadet-Community-Connection Tutoring ServicesTutoring Services TutoringTutoring Success WorkshopsSuccess Workshops Disability ServicesDisability Services Success ProgramsSuccess Programs Educational Opportunity ProgramEducational Opportunity Program LSAMPLSAMP College ReadinessCollege Readiness Testing ServicesTesting Services

Community engagement Community ServiceCommunity Service Calendar of events planned throughout the year with a wide variety our local non-profitsCalendar of events planned throughout the year with a wide variety our local non-profits All students encouraged to work with our authorized non- profits on an individual basisAll students encouraged to work with our authorized non- profits on an individual basis Service LearningService Learning Professors choose SL Partners to align coursework with serviceProfessors choose SL Partners to align coursework with service Cadet-Community ConnectionCadet-Community Connection Local Host Families provide friendship and support to freshmen cadets (new applications accepted until September 7 th )Local Host Families provide friendship and support to freshmen cadets (new applications accepted until September 7 th )

Community engagement SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Community Partner Expo -- CE Kickoff EventCommunity Partner Expo -- CE Kickoff Event Tuesday, September 8 th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.mTuesday, September 8 th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m Rebuilding Together Solano County Work DayRebuilding Together Solano County Work Day Saturday, September 12 th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturday, September 12 th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coastal Clean-UpCoastal Clean-Up On campus:On campus: Friday, September 18 th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Friday, September 18 th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. In the community:In the community: Saturday, September 19 th, 9 a.m. – 12 noonSaturday, September 19 th, 9 a.m. – 12 noon STEM Day for Girls at Cal Maritime (for local elementary/middle school girls)STEM Day for Girls at Cal Maritime (for local elementary/middle school girls) Saturday, September 19 th, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Saturday, September 19 th, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cal Maritime Community Garden Work DayCal Maritime Community Garden Work Day Wednesday, September 23 rd, 2 pm – 4 pmWednesday, September 23 rd, 2 pm – 4 pm

Tutoring services Learning Lab Hours & Locations Learning Lab Hours & Locations Open Sunday-Thursday, Open Sunday-Thursday, Laboratory Building (SEAS Center)Laboratory Building (SEAS Center) Student Services BuildingStudent Services Building Upper Res Hall, 1 st FloorUpper Res Hall, 1 st Floor McAllister Hall, 2 nd FloorMcAllister Hall, 2 nd Floor English and STEM tutoring is available for all students! English and STEM tutoring is available for all students! Tutee Orientation & Ice Cream Social: September 3 rd, Tutee Orientation & Ice Cream Social: September 3 rd, Academic Success Workshops open throughout the semesterAcademic Success Workshops open throughout the semester Introducing Writing Support Services and Updated WebpagesIntroducing Writing Support Services and Updated Webpages Tutoring begins September 8 th ! Tutoring begins September 8 th !

Disability Services Disability Services Coordinator, Siobhan Case, located in the Lab Building, room 102; SEAS CenterDisability Services Coordinator, Siobhan Case, located in the Lab Building, room 102; SEAS Center The student is responsible to do the following: The student is responsible to do the following: Identify himself/herself to the DSO within the first 2 weeks of classIdentify himself/herself to the DSO within the first 2 weeks of class Provide professional documentation of the disabilityProvide professional documentation of the disability Consult with the DSO to determine the specific accommodations that will be neededConsult with the DSO to determine the specific accommodations that will be needed Choose to use the accommodations allowedChoose to use the accommodations allowed Meet with DSO and instructors at the beginning of each semester to discuss arrangements for the accommodations in each course.Meet with DSO and instructors at the beginning of each semester to discuss arrangements for the accommodations in each course.

Transition Landscape: The laws Transition Landscape: The laws IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Responsibility on PARENT /SCHOOL for provision of servicesResponsibility on PARENT /SCHOOL for provision of services Insures SUCCESSInsures SUCCESS IDEA : EDUCATION lawIDEA : EDUCATION law ENTITLEMENT ENTITLEMENT SPECIAL accommodations SPECIAL accommodations Focus is on the DIAGNOSTIC LABELFocus is on the DIAGNOSTIC LABEL Disability = One of 13 categories Disability = One of 13 categories ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Responsibility on the STUDENT to initiate provision of services Insures EQUAL ACCESS ADA: CIVIL RIGHTS law ELIGIBILITY REASONABLE accommodations Focus is on the FUNCTIONAL IMPACT Disability = Impairment + Substantial Limitation+Major Life Activity

Disability Services Most common reasonable accommodations - Reduced distraction testing Additional time Instructor notes Use of non-graphing calculators and word processing devices Audio-recorded texts or use of audio recorders in class Interpreters Use of accessible technologies in and outside the classroom Preferential seating in the classroom

Educational opportunity program (EOP) Dedicated to helping students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds succeedDedicated to helping students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds succeed New to Cal Maritime in Fall 2015New to Cal Maritime in Fall 2015 Services include tutoring, advising support, mentoring, & financial aidServices include tutoring, advising support, mentoring, & financial aid Program admission is closed, but some EOP programs are open to all studentsProgram admission is closed, but some EOP programs are open to all students

Louis stokes alliance for minority participation (LSAMP) National Science Foundation-funded program open to any student facing barriers to success in STEM majors (Deck/ Engine)National Science Foundation-funded program open to any student facing barriers to success in STEM majors (Deck/ Engine) Offers career and grad school preparation activities, opportunities to attend conferences, assistance with costs of lab supplies, and other supportOffers career and grad school preparation activities, opportunities to attend conferences, assistance with costs of lab supplies, and other support Applications accepted each fallApplications accepted each fall Contact: Dr. Frank YipContact: Dr. Frank Yip

Testing services SEAS offers proctoring services for students, staff & faculty taking classes from external universities/ programs not affiliated with Cal Maritime or CSU $50 fee for test administration Contact: Vineeta Dhillon

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