Special Services 2007-2008

OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
The Office of Special Services (OSS) is housed in the Student Development Center (5000 Building) room 5229. Programs for students in OSS include Veteran's Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Community Integration Program and support for students working with outside funding sources such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or Labor & Industries.
  OSS program staff are committed to providing students with exceptional individualized service. This commitment to student service and satisfaction is demonstrated by service standards which include: attending to students promptly and courteously, maintaining strict confidentiality, making sure that students are referred to appropriate resources as necessary and ensuring that students are treated with dignity, respect and kindness.

Service for Students with Disabilities
(206) 546-4545
All students who qualify as having a disabling condition under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Washington Core Services bill or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may request accommodation or assistance from the Office of Special Services. Students with questions about qualification should contact the program office. It is the mission of the SSD program to insure that these mandates are followed and that all students have access to educational programs, campus services and activities.
  Examples of possible accommodations include; testing accommodation, note-taking assistance and referral for tutoring. Other services include referral for personal counseling, academic advising, career assessment, or other assistance as appropriate. Students requesting accommodation should call the OSS office at (206) 546-4545 or (TTY) (206) 546-4520 for information on specific accommodations or to make an appointment for assistance. Students who are working with outside funding sources such as the Department of Vocational Resources or Labor & Industries may also call (206) 546-4603.

Veterans Services
(206) 546-4645 or (206) 546-4545
Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. Veterans or other students who are planning to attend Shoreline Community College under benefits offered by the Veterans Administration and who have any questions about applications, credit load requirements, courses acceptable in specific programs, changes of educational goals, etc., must check with the Veteran's Coordinator in the Veteran's office (FOSS Bldg., Room 5246) or with the veterans counselor in the Student Development Center (FOSS Building, Room 5229).
   V.A. application deadlines are extremely important, and it is recommended that contact with the college Veterans Office be made as soon as possible. Many benefits and services are available to veterans at Shoreline Community College. Those who have difficulties or the questions about the V.A. or college programs should contact the Veterans Counselor or the Veterans Coordinator. All persons receiving Veterans benefits are subject to "Standards of Progress" and "Standards of Conduct," statements required by the Veterans Administration. The "Standards of Progress" statement requires maintaining a minimum of a 1.75 grade-point average, reporting changes in attendance or progress to the veteran's coordinator promptly and completing a course of study in the length of time approved by the Veterans Administration. Any V.A. beneficiary who fails to meet these standards will be placed on probationary status for Veterans benefits for the following quarter.
   Students who are placed on probation must complete all subjects for which they are registered with at least a 2.0 GPA, in addition to the requirements listed above. Students who fail to meet the standards for the probationary period will have their certification for Veterans benefits terminated for lack of sufficient progress and will be required to complete counseling before they are allowed to have their benefits reinstated. For further information, see the Veterans Counselor in the Advising and Counseling Center or the Veterans Coordinator. The "Standards of Conduct" statement for veterans is the same as for all students at Shoreline Community College, as indicated under the Student Life section in this catalog.

Community Integration Program
(206) 546-5823 or (206) 546-4545
The Community Integration Program (CIP) at Shoreline Community College is a grant funded program serving students with developmental disabilities. CIP demonstrates dedication to students with significant disabilities by providing comprehensive individualized services that promote access and success. Students must be registered with and eligible for services through the State of Washington's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and/or meet other specific criteria to participate in this program. For information please call (206) 546- 5823.