Most colleges have a set of services that are offered for the needs of our diverse CCC population. The services may reside in the Instructional Division of your College or in the Student Services Division. When you are considering finding assistance for your students, you will want to check both places. Below is a "map" of some of the services that are common in California Community Colleges. The hope is that this will provide some of the language you will need to obtain help for your students when they need it. Check with your department chair, dean, or college website for a list of these resources at your college.
Student Need |
Common Services |
Division Usually Found |
Information |
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Learning disabled (Dyslexia, ADHD, etc.) |
LD Services |
Either Student Services or Instruction |
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Disability Support |
Disabled Students’ Programs and Services (DSPS) |
Student Services |
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Economic and/or Life Issues (single moms, homeless, foster youth,etc.) |
Equal Opportunities Programand Services (EOPS)/CARE |
Student Services |
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Returning Veterans |
Veterans Services |
Student Services |
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Under Prepared Students (English Language Learners, needing remedial services, etc.) |
Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) English Language Learners (ESL)
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Either Student Services or Instruction |
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Hispanic Serving Colleges |
Title V Grant |
Either Student Services or Instruction |
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Library Access |
Libraries at every college |
Instruction (usually) |
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Tutoring and Academic Support |
Learning Centers |
Instruction (usually) |
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Counseling/Advising |
Counseling Dept. |
Student Services |
For a full list of student support services visit the Chancellor’s Office Support Page.