Current EOPS News as of May 8, 2012:  

Where did the time go?  In just a couple weeks, this semester will be over!  I hope you are all prepared (or doing everything to be prepared) for your final tests, papers, or projects.

I am busy getting things ready for the students who are graduating, helping the EOPS/CARE Club with a couple fundraisers before this semester ends, and gearing up to spend the summer preparing for the Fall 2012 semester!

It's a busy time for everyone, but we must do our best to remain calm, stay energized, and enjoy this special time of year!  The sunshine has been a welcome change from the rain; and whether you will be taking a summer course or two, working, or taking some time off before the fall semester, I hope you are able to take some time for yourself!

Before you do that, please check out the following announcements so that you are prepared for what is happening this month!

Nancy



Enroll in classes on May 14 (Priority Registration for EOPS students) and EOPS will pay for your textbooks for one summer class.  Textbooks may be provided for a second summer class, if funds are available.  Students must enroll on May 14 to qualify for this Summer Book Service.  No exceptions!  Book Vouchers must be used by June 4.

Other than help with textbooks for one summer class, EOPS will not be providing services for the Summer Session.  Students will be contacted during the summer regarding the services EOPS will be offering for Fall 2012.

Have you programmed your cell phone to remind you that Priority Registration is Monday, May 14? 

EOPS and DRC students, along with Veterans, are given the first opportunity to enroll in Summer 2012 and/or Fall 2012 classes on May 14.  After that date, other students will be permitted to register, and your chances of getting a seat in the classes you need will decline.

Take a moment, this weekend, to review your Education Plan (you can view your Plan in the Academic Planning section of WebAdvisor), write down a list of the courses you need to take for Fall 2012, and set an alarm or program your phone to remind you to enroll 1st thing Monday morning (May 14)! 

Reminder:  A 2012-13 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or a 2012-13 Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application must be completed in advance, in order to receive a waiver of the enrollment fees.  Students who receive a Fee Waiver may still be required to pay the Health Fee ($10), Student Center Fee ($5), and Student Rep Fee ($1); so please plan accordingly. 

 
If you are not up-to-date on your EOPS Contacts, don't let that stop you from making an EOPS Contact (unless you have made an EOPS Contact in the last 3 weeks)!  There is still time to make an EOPS Contact with an EOPS Counselor (Merie Holl or Kurt Combs) or Specialist (Nancy Heth or Juvenal Vasquez). 

All 3 EOPS Contacts must be made by May 25, must be at least 3-4 weeks apart, and only 1 of the 3 contacts may be made with a Specialist in order to count.  If you don't make all 3 EOPS Contacts, you may still be eligible for EOPS services next semester; so, if you haven't done an EOPS Contact in the last 3 weeks, don't hesitate to schedule a contact before this semester is over.

To schedule an EOPS Counseling appointment at the Ukiah Campus or Lake Center, call the Counseling Office (468-3048) or the EOPS Office (468-3113).

 
The EOPS/CARE Club has been meeting on a regular basis and is planning a Lunch Sale fundraiser for Thursday, May 10.  They will be selling Nachos ($2), Hot Dogs ($2) and drinks ($1) under the oaks just outside MacMillan Hall.  Bring $5 with you on May 10, and you can enjoy a yummy lunch while supporting the EOPS/CARE Club!!

If you would like to get involved with the club or just want to check it out, stop by our next meeting:  May 24 from 12:30-1:30pm in #1260.

The Bookstore will be buying back textbooks during Finals Week (May 21-25).  Students can get up to 50% back on new and used textbooks.  With a $10 coupon, students who sell back $50 or more worth of books will get an extra $10.  Stop by the Financial Aid/EOPS Office to pick up a coupon for an extra $10. 

 
A "Get Organized" Workshop will be held for CARE students on May 17 at 12:30pm in #1210.  CARE students are encouraged to use their Schat's meal card to grab lunch at Schat's and join us for this 45 minute workshop. CARE students who attend will receive a binder with instructions on how to organize your own Family Home Manual, as well as ideas for how to keep the kids busy, at a minimal expense, this summer. 

 Call (468-3113) or email (nheth@mendocino.edu) Nancy Heth to reserve a seat for this workshop.

 
May 10:      EOPS/CARE Club Lunch Sale

May 14:       Priority Registration for Summer 2012 and Fall 2012

May 24:      EOPS/CARE Club Meeting

May 25:      Last Day to complete 3rd EOPS Contact
                        Semester Ends
                        Commencement Ceremony

May 28:      Memorial Day Holiday - Campus Closed

June 18:     Summer Session Begins

Created: September 25, 2008 @ 08:57 AM
Last Modified: May 08, 2012 @ 05:36 PM