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STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION

This is an official publication of Roxbury Community College. Course offerings, dates, tuition, fees, and other
information are subject to change. The College reserves the right to revise any material described in this publication.
The information in this publication is provided for convenience, and the College disclaims any liability that may be
incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract.

Roxbury Community College maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination in employment and education
on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, marital status,
and national origin. We are committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-
discrimination, diversity, and equal access.

Title VI coordinator: Paul Alexander, Chief Human Resources Officer

Administration Building 2, 3rd Floor, Room 313, (617) 541-5337

Title IX coordinator for employees: Paul Alexander, Chief Human Resources Officer

Title IX coordinator for students: Dr. Stephanie Janey, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Administration Building 2, 2nd Floor, Room 202, (617) 541-5303

504 coordinator: Linda O'Connor, Counselor for Students with Disabilities

Academic Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 207, (617) 708-3562

On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, welcome to
Roxbury Community College. Roxbury Community College is a
dynamic academic institution engaged in preparing students for
the educational and workforce challenges of the 21st century.
We offer a vibrant learning environment in which you can earn
an Associate Degree, a Certificate, or merely take classes to
advance life-long learning. To help you achieve your goals, we
have outstanding academic support services and resources.

Please consider making a visit to Roxbury Community College.
I know that you will find a welcoming, lively campus and a
renewed commitment to our motto as the "Gateway to the
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Sincerely,

Dr. Stephanie C. Janey

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Roxbury Community College

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ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S CORE VALUES:

Pre-College (High School)
Programs

Dual Enrollment

Administration Building, Room 102

.High school students can take college courses
and earn college credits before graduating from
high school. Students must place into college-
level classes to be eligible. College courses
taken must also satisfy high school graduation
requirements.

Talent Search

Media Arts Center Building, Room 00 1

The Roxbury Community College Talent Search

Program, Project GPS: Graduate, Perform,

Succeed, provides on-site services to students

from designated Boston Public High and Middl<

Schools. Project GPS assists students in movinc

from middle school through high school and

college to graduation by providing creative and

engaging educational services, programs, and

experiences. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling

to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and

continue on to complete college.

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General Educational Development (GED) Tests

Student Center Building, Room 1 02

Roxbury Community College is a test site for the

GED. When students pass all five subject tests,

they earn a GED certificate, which is nationally

recognized as the equivalent of a high school

diploma.

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
(MCAS)

Student Center Building, Room 1 02

Roxbury Community College's Pathways to Success Program helps students

achieve proficiency on the MCAS English Language Arts or Math tests. The

Program is tailored to students' needs, based

on Individual Student Success (ISS) plans as

well as analysis of performance on past MCAS

exams. The Pathways Program is offered at no

cost to participating students. Additional incentives

are offered to Pathways participants who wish to

pursue their post-secondary education at Roxbury

Community College.

ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S CORE VALUES:

RCC Student
Success Services

In collaboration with faculty, professional staff, and administrators, the Center for
Student Success provides RCC students with the individual support and attention
they need to achieve their full potential.

Through a comprehensive set of resources and services, all located on the 2nd
floor of the Academic Building, the Center provides students with:

Academic Advising

Academic Building, Room 2 1 9

The Office of Academic Advising is committed
I to providing services that support the

educational goals of the students at Roxbury
Community College.

Tutoring

Academic Building, Room 207
The Tutorial Assistant Program (TAP), located in
the Learning Center, offers tutorial services provided
by peer and professional tutors in either small-
group or one-on-one sessions. Subjects include
Accounting, Computers, English, ESOL, Math,
and Science.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Academic Building, Room 207

Our goal is to ensure a comprehensively accessible college experience, where
individuals with disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities,
and activities as all others.

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Academic Support Labs
Language Lab

Academic Building, Room 205
Students learning foreign languages or English
as a second language, attend classes and use
interactive media in the Language Lab. Lab staff
are available to assist with self-directed or
classroom media use.

Writing Center

Academic Building, Room 203

Each week the Writing Center holds workshops and presentations to help students
improve their writing. Some of the topics covered include grammar, developing

a paragraph, writing an essay, plagiarism, and

the research paper. The Writing Center offers

individual tutoring to all students who request

^support in writing an academic paper. Students

may also drop in at any time for an informal

" X """ r session. The Writing Center tutors do not edit

students' papers; they encourage students to

^ find their mistakes and learn to correct them

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The Writing Center hopes that all students visit during the semester. We
understand that many students become anxious when they are required to write
and we are here to support them.

Math Clinic

Academic Building, Room 206

The Math Clinic provides RCC students with an opportunity to receive immediate
help with their mathematics questions. No appointment is necessary - just drop
in and talk to a tutor, some of whom are College faculty. We will not do your
homework for you, but we will explain the relevant concepts and set you on the
right path.

ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S CORE VALUES:

Student Life

Student Clubs and Organizations

Academic Building, Room 353

The College recognizes that significant learning occurs outside the classroom.
Through the Office of Student Life and Student Engagement, cultural, social, and
recreational activities offer opportunities for students to share their ideas and
experiences with one another in an atmosphere of acceptance and tolerance.
The Office of Student Life and Student Engagement assists all student clubs and
organizations in their development.

Student Government

Academic Building, Room 353

The Student Government Association (SGA)

is comprised of 1 2 elected students, chosen

each year by their peers, to act as the official

representatives of the student body at Roxbury

Community College. The SGA represents students

when issues and policies affect student life

at RCC, advises the College governance

structure by serving on all College governance

committees, and acts as the liaison between the College administration and

students. The SGA assists in planning activities and overseeing the allocation of

funds to recognized student clubs and organizations.

Athletics

Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, 1 350 Tremont Street

The Athletic Department offers students the opportunity

participate in a wide range of sports and offers

fitness activities for the entire College community.

The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center is the

home base for Roxbury Community College's

intercollegiate and intramural sports, as well as

statewide high school track meets.

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Career Services

Academic Building, Room 2 1 9

^The mission of Career Services is to support and

muide students and alumni through the career

planning process. We accomplish this through a

broad scope of comprehensive programs and

services that focus on each student's individual

needs, empowering them to make informed

career and educational decisions.

MassTransfer

Academic Building, Room 2 1 9
MassTransfer streamlines the transfer process and
maximizes transfer credit within the Massachusetts
public higher education system. By completing a set
of core general education requirements, students
can build on their associate degrees to obtain a
bachelor's degree at any 4-year public institution.

Articulation Agreements

Academic Building, Room 2 1 9

Roxbury Community College has developed articulation agreements with several
public and private baccalaureate institutions for students who have completed
their associate degree and wish to transfer.

Internships

Academic Building, Room 2 1 9

Internships allow students to explore a career

area of interest. The Internship Coordinator

) assists students in locating an internship that

aligns with their career interests and enhances

their program of study.

ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S CORE VALUES:

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Applying to RCC

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Complete an Admissions Application form. Prospective students may
download a hardcopy application or apply online at www.rcc.mass.edu

Enclose a $10 non-refundable application fee if you are a Massachusetts
resident. Out-of-state and international students must enclose a $35 non-
refundable fee (check or money order required). The in-state fee may be
waived based upon an applicant's financial need. Our Enrollment Center
and many high school counselors have information about fee waivers.

Submit an official high school diploma or GED to the Enrollment Center,
Room 102, Administration Building (617-541-5310)

Massachusetts Law 105 CMR 220.000 requires all full-time students (12
or more credits) including students in Health Science Programs to present
evidence of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus,
Chicken Pox, and Hepatitis B in order to attend classes. New students will
receive the immunization form from the Enrollment Center.

You can find

more

detailed information on our website at www.

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Our Financial Aid staff also invites you to visit their office in Room 201,
Administration Building or to call them at 6 1 7-54 1-5322.

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ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1 - Media Arts Center

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2 -Administration
Building

3 - Academic Building 4 - Student Center

5 -Reggie Lewis Tracks
Athletic Center

Enrollment Center

1 234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing, MA 021 20

(617)541.5310
www.rcc.mass.edu