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ASSOCIATE’S TO BACHELOR’S
PROGRAM NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2015 — NOVEMBER 2015
In This Issue:
Meet the New A2B Staff
This Month’s Theme:
TRANSFERRING!
Counseling
Upcoming Events and
Important Dates
Information about the
A2B program and
University Center
Outside of the 3rd floor of BLDG 9
Letter from the Program Services Coordinator Hello Cañada A2B Students! My name is Timurhan Vengco, and I am the new Program Services Coordinator for the A2B Program! I'm here to introduce myself and tell you about how I can help you succeed here at Cañada College! I received my BA in English at the University of California, Riverside in 2011. After taking a year off from school, I wanted to open myself up to new experiences. I decided to move to the Bay Area for a completely different environment and culture, and I decided to continue my education at SF State. I am now a graduate student at SF State's English program. I'm currently working on my thesis focusing on the digital humanities and 21st century narratives. During my time at SF State, I also served as the associate director for the Campus Academic Resource Program, one of SF State’s major tutoring programs. As the A2B's Program Services Coordinator, I have the opportunity to meet and help each one of your with your academic and professional goals - particularly those of you who are majoring in Psychology, Human Services, Business, Nursing, or Early Childhood Education. This includes helping you monitor your transfer progress, providing information and assistance regarding admission requirements to University Center's degree programs, and directing you to other resources on campus.
Associate’s to Bachelor’s Program BLDG 9—214 Cañada College
I strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment with me so I can tell you about how the A2B program can help you with your goals! I really want all of our students to take full advantage of the A2B program's workshops, activities, and resources. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you! All the best, Timurhan
www.canadacollege.com/a2b [email protected]
(650) 306—3177
My fiancée and I at a baseball game.
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Information regarding Transfer
Applications
UC and CSU admission application deadlines for Fall 2016 are November 30th, 2015.
Many of California’s private colleges have different deadlines for submitting an admission application. Click on this link to keep track of those deadlines.
Be sure to check the websites for all out-of-state and out-of-country universities for their admission application deadlines!
College Application Row in the Learning Center
Introducing College Application Row in the Cañada College Learning Center! Admission applications can be challenging and complicated for anybody
transferring to a four-year university. Luckily for you, the Learning Center has
opened its College Application Row for the months of October and November!
College Application Row is the perfect place to work on your applications on
campus. There are a row of computers in the Learning Center (2nd floor of BLDG
9) dedicated to students working on their college applications. There are also A2B
retention specialists, counselors, and student peer mentors available to assist you
with your applications and answer any questions you may have. The College
Application Row is open Monday through Thursday (8 am—6 pm) and Friday (8
am—3 pm).
Be sure to come early! The computers and our staff are available on a first-come,
first-serve basis, and we will definitely get busier as the UC and CSU application
deadlines approach. The College Application Row will be available for use until
Tuesday, November 24th.
This Month’s Theme is all about
TRANSFERRING!
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Meet A2B’s NEW Retention Specialists The A2B Program has just hired two new Retention Specialists: Shaylona Wheeler and Julnar Msalam. Shaylona and Julnar
are here to provide guidance and support to A2B students who need assistance with transferring and who need help
identifying academic resources on campus. Our Retention Specialists also facilitate workshops focusing on strategies for
student success. Learn about our new Retention Specialists below!
Don’t Forget about A2B Counseling!
Cañada’s A2B Program has two dedicated counselors, James Macale and Elisa Castro, who can meet
with you to discuss your academic/career goals, personal challenges, and interests as well as to update
your Student Educational Plan (SEP). You will receive an earlier registration date if you have an updated
SEP. They are available both in the morning and evening time. To schedule an appointment, please visit
the A2B/TRIO front desk in the Learning Center, or contact Khoa Nguyen at [email protected] or at
(650) 306—3426.
Elisa Castro James Macale
I am a Cañada College alumni that transferred to San Francisco State where I received by
B.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies. Since studying abroad through
the CSU International Program for an academic year, directly out of Cañada College and
then attending SFSU, I am now focusing on supporting agencies that promote leadership,
education, and economic development.
I am Julnar Msalam, one of the new Retention Specialists for the A2B Program. I started
my education journey at CSM. As a first-generation college student, I grew up in a family
that greatly values education and expected me to earn a college degree. I graduated with
an Associate’s in Science in Administration of Justice, and I’m transferring to San
Francisco State University next semester. I was undecided first about my major, but it was
a combination of faculty, professors, and staff who helped me to discover the path I wanted
to pursue. While I was taking classes there, I worked as a student assistant for four and a
half years in the Counseling, Transfer, and Career Department. I gained enough
experience that allows me to work at Cañada College’s A2B program. My goal is to help
students who are not familiar with the A2B Program know more about the services we offer.
Shaylona Wheeler
Julnar Msalam
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Students meeting with college representatives.
Transfer Day at
Cañada College On Tuesday, October 20th, the Transfer Center hosted its Transfer
Day, where students had the opportunity to meet representatives
from over 50 four-year colleges and universities. Students were able
to learn more about various colleges’ programs, admission
requirements, financial aid, and university life. Students were also
treated to a free lunch and had the opportunity to enter a raffle for
free stuff!
If you missed Transfer Day, no need to worry! The Transfer Center
assists students with their transition to university life by providing a
variety of services and information. Students may utilize the center to
research universities, majors, academic requirements, college costs,
and other transfer concerns.
You can find the Transfer Center in BLDG 09—142! You can also
check out their website at www.canadacollege.edu/transfercenter.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Transfer Success Tours According to College Board, a key part of deciding which college is
the best fit for you is to visit the college in person. Cañada College’s
TRIO Program began hosting Transfer Success Tours for Cañada’s
students. The tours give students the chance to visit various
universities in the Bay Area in order to learn more about the
campuses and their programs.
On Saturday, October 17th, CSU Easy Bay, located in Hayward, CA,
hosted their “Preview Day” for prospective transfer students. Cañada CSU East Bay
students had the opportunity to tour CSU Easy Bay’s beautiful campus and housing. Cañada students also met with
representatives to learn more about transferring to CSU East Bay, financial aid, and more. The campus also hosted an open
house where students can directly meet with East Bay’s four colleges and learn more about various majors they’re interested
in. Many of our students were surprised to learn how East Bay was a great fit for them!
Stay tuned for more information on future Transfer Success Tours!
The iCAN Transfer Campaign In order to help celebrate Transfer Month, the A2B Program created videos of Cañada College alumni that
successfully transferred into their desired four-year colleges. They were happy to offer insight, tips, and advice
on the transferring process! Check them out at:
http://www.canadacollege.edu/a2b/icantransfer.php
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WHO: Professor Kristen Parks
WHEN:
October 27th at 2:00 PM
WHERE: SS Hub (9—307)
Upcoming Important Dates and Deadlines!
October 30th: Last day to file petitions in Admissions & Records for degrees/certificates for Fall 2015 graduates.
November 9th: Veteran’s Day (Holiday)
November 16th: Last day to WITHDRAW from semester-long course with a “W”
November 25: No classes
November 26—27: Thanksgiving Recess
Note: All of this information can also be found on Cañada College’s academic calendar.
Upcoming Event: “Debunking Myths about Immigration Control and the U.S.—Mexico Border” The Social Sciences, in collaboration with A2B, present a Topic of Interest (TOI) Talk
with Professor Kristen Parks.
Immigration is in the spotlight again as the 2016 presidential candidates debate plans
for reform. Donald Trump announced an aggressive plan for enforcement and
promised to “build a great, great wall at your southern border.” But is border
enforcement effective? Professor Parks will present research and evidence to debunk
common myths about unauthorized migration and border security.
A2B Program Events
The A2B Program, in collaboration with various programs and departments on campus, hosts a variety of major-
specific activities, lectures, and workshops to help students learn more about their interested fields of study. Be
sure to check out the Topics of Interest (TOI), in which faculty and guests present lectures and discussions
focusing on relevant issues and topics.
To request a reasonable
accommodation to attend this
campus event, please contact the
Disability Resource Center at (650)
306-3161!
US—Mexico Border
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Check out these other events and workshops! The A2B Program also partners with other campus departments and programs to present various workshops
and discussions to help students meet their academic and professional goals. For more specific times and
information on these events during the months of October and November, check out our “Calendar of Events” at
http://www.canadacollege.edu/a2b/calendar.php. Like us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information:
www.facebook.com/a2b.canada.
Talk About It Discussion Groups —Hosted by TRIO Student Support Services Meet with fellow students who are experiencing similar triumphs and challenges while pursuing their academic goals.
Faculty and staff also attend these discussions to share their own experiences and advice. Topics in the past included
procrastination, motivation, financial barriers, and more.
The Talk About It Discussion Groups are open to ALL students. The groups are held every Thursday in BLDG 9—257A and
BLDG 9—252.
SparkPoint Workshops The SparkPoint Center at Cañada College assists students and their families achieve financial stability through financial
coaching, networking, and more! The SparkPoint Center also hosts a variety of workshops designed to show students how
to effectively manage their finances .
UC/CSU Application Clinics Counselors and staff from various Learning Center programs will be available to assist students in completing their
admission applications to CSU and UC universities. The clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 27th; Tuesday, October
29th; Tuesday, November 3rd; Thursday, November 12th; Wednesday, November 18th; and Monday, November 30th in the
Learning Center Main Room.
The A2B Program also has 3 other TOI’s planned for November:
TITLE:
Documentary: Maestra
WHO:
Professor Alison Field
WHEN:
November 12th at 2:00 PM
WHERE:
SS HUB (9-307)
TITLE:
California is Burning
WHO:
Professor Elizabeth Terzakis
WHEN:
November 19th at 1:30 PM
WHERE:
BLDG 3—104
TITLE:
God and the Cosmos
WHO:
Professor Jason Chang
WHEN:
November 17th at 3:00 PM
WHERE:
SS HUB (9-307)
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Contact the University
Center
If you have any questions
or concerns regarding the
University Center,
contact:
Khoa Nguyen
BLDG 9—215
(650) 306-3426
Learn about the University Center The A2B Program supports students that are enrolled in Cañada’s University
Center. The University Center partners with other universities and hosts classes
so students can go from an associate’s degree to a bachelor’s degree while
staying in the neighborhood!
The University Center has partnerships with San Francisco State University
(SFSU), Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), National University (NU), and
Arizona State University (ASU) to offer the following degrees and certifications:
Nursing (BS from SFSU)
Business Administration (BS from NDNU)
Human Services (BS from NDNU)
Psychology (BA from NDNU)
Allied Health (BS from NU)
Family and Human Development (BS from ASU—online program)
Educational Studies (BA from ASU—online program)
For more information about University Center and its partnership programs, visit:
http://canadacollege.edu/university/
If you are interested in joining the A2B program, you can and fill out
our membership form at:
http://www.canadacollege.edu/a2b/
Associate’s to Bachelor’s Program BLDG 9—214 Cañada College
www.canadacollege.com/a2b [email protected]
(650) 306—3177
