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Faculty / Staff Edition - August 3, 2020

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WESTWords Employee Town Halls In Your Email
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WLAC PRESIDENT'S BLOG! 

TOWN HALL

WLAC IT REQUESTS

When creating a Work request for help in Computer related problem, send an Email to:
 
WLAC-TechSupport@LACCD.EDU instead of: west_it@wlac.edu.
 
This allows a new ticket system to create a Ticket that is traceable and will email you back when work is done on your Request.

In Your Email...

  • "WLAC Division Chair Election Results: June 2020" - from Dr. Limbaugh June 26
  • "Stories of Racism and Exclusion at West" from L. Tejada June 25
  • West Book Club has selected Ibram X. Kendi's How to Be an Antiracist as our book selection for 7/22/20 at 1 pm." from K. Boutry June 26
Transition to College PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS   ASO 

Transition to College

This free two-week program prepares recent high school grads and others to start college successfully. This course also meets a requirement to qualify for the $0 Tuition Promise Program

 

Succeed in Online Classes

 

BSICSKL 105CE: 
Free 3-Week Class
Gain skills and confidence to succeed in the online classroom. Explore Canvas and learn how to complete typical  tasks such as creating a student profile, taking a quiz, and posting to discussion boards. Also covered are time management and online etiquette.

 

AUGUST INFO SESSIONS

More details at bottom of page 

The Associate Student Organization Wants You!

Hear from past and present ASO officers and members.
Q&A -  Financial Aid Associate Degrees for Transfer Q&A -  Financial Aid
Can I still apply for financial aid?

business people

 When will I receive my financial aid?

Can I Still Apply
for Financial Aid?

YES! The 2020-2021 deadline for Cal Grants is September 2. Find more info at www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants. 

Typically, students who submit a complete application by September 2, and who are qualified for Cal Grants, will receive their funds by December 30. However, this varies. Log-on to the Student Information System (SIS) at MyCollege.LACCD.edu to view your disbursement information.

Find more answers in the next few weeks on Facebook or Instagram

Business Administration

West offers 24 Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T & AS-T)) including an AS-T for Business Administration. Requirements include: ACCTG 1 & 2; Bus 1 & 5; Econ 1 & 2...view full list
 

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer are guaranteed admission to a California State University in the same or a similar major. Read more in our college catalog.

When Will I Get My Funds?

Typically, students who submit the FAFSA by the priority deadline (March 2, 2020) and are eligible for funds will receive the funds by September 30. However, this varies. 

To check on your disbursement, log onto your student portal at MyCollege.LACCD.edu.

  • STEP 1: Click on the “Financial Aid & Scholarships” icon. 

  • STEP 2: At the Financial Aid & Scholarships page, under awards on the left, click “Disbursements” then choose the appropriate semester.

 
Info Session - Co Sci Info Session - ACT Info Session - Film/TV

Computer Science
Thur, Aug 13

The Computer Science / Info Tech program offers certificate, Associate Degree and university transfer paths including the highly in-demand AWS certification.

For the meeting link, email Prof. Chiang at ChiangAS@wlac.edu 

Accelerated College Transfer
Thur, Aug 13 

ACT (Accelerated College Transfer) is designed to allow busy adults to complete degree and transfer requirements in just two years. Most classes are in an 8-week format.

For the meeting link, email Prof. Stapleton at stapleco@faculty.laccd.edu

Film / TV Production Crafts
Thur, Aug 13 - 6pm Sharp!

Learn how you can prepare for a career behind the scenes in film and TV through our unique, industry-partnered production program.

Register for the 6pm Hollywood CPR meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Info Session - Health Care Info Session - Paralegal Info Session - Pharmacy Tech

Health Care Staff

Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) work in hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities. Learn how you can quickly join the health care industry and use your experience as a stepping stone to higher levels of employment.

MEDICAL ASST
Aug 5 @ 4pm

ZOOM MTG LINK

  • Meeting ID: 930 2701 0862
  • Password: 657529
  • Dial In: 1 669 900 6833
 

CNA / HOME HEALTH ASST
August 6, 19 & 28 @ 6pm

  • Meeting ID: 972 0062 0752
  • Password: 314718
  • Dial In: 1 669 900 6833

ABA-Approved
Paralegal Program

Paralegals not only work for courtrooms and law firms, you can find them in corporate suites, health care offices, legal aid clinics, entertainment and more. Learn more about our ABA-Approved program through an online Zoom Info Session. 

The meeting link will be emailed to you after you register.

RSVP: Thurs, August 6 at 5pm

Pharmacy Tech  
Aug 3 & 7 @ 5pm

Like others in health care, Pharmacy Techs are in high demand, now more than ever. Learn more about how you can prepare at West. RSVP here.