VRC WEEKLY UPDATE
ELAC Veterans Resource Center - Mar 2021, Vol 2
VRC COUNSELOR & SCO WALK-IN SERVICES
Can't book an available counseling appointment for this week? Walk-in times with the VRC Counselor will be held on...
Tuesday, 3/16/21, from 9am-11:30am: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/96199142165
AND
Wednesday, 3/17/21, from 9am-11:30am AND 1pm-3pm: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/95807469530
Meet with the VRC Counselor for quick questions and to check graduation eligibility.
Have a question for the VRC School Certifying Official regarding your recent VA Certification? Drop in during our walk-in times and meet with the SCO as well.
**All Counselor & SCO walk-ins are routed to private breakout rooms to maintain privacy & confidentiality.
GRADUATION & TRANSFER INFORMATION
*Graduation Petition Filing Period: 2/8/21 - 5/9/21
*E-Verify Deadline for AA-T & AS-T (CSU Transfer Applicants Only): 3/16/21 (e-verify list is Closed) - Students who missed this deadline may submit a hardcopy ADT Verification Form to the university of their choice. Forms are available through the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist)
*Deadline for Graduates Names to Appear in the Graduation Ceremony Program: 4/19/21
To petition for graduation, schedule an appointment with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist as soon as possible. Graduations are not posted to your transcript automatically. You must meet with one of our VRC faculty to check your eligibility and submit your petition.
To schedule an appointment with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist, visit http://bit.ly/VRCappointments and select "Schedule a Counseling Appointment." For additional assistance, the VRC Staff can be reached at 323.415.5052 or via email at veteranservices@elac.edu.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS
- SUMMER 2021 Priority Registration: begins APRIL 12, 2021
- FALL 2021 Priority Registration: begins MAY 24, 2021
A friendly tip from your VRC Counselor...
Be sure to update those ed plans with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist! Plan accordingly... Summer Priority Registration starts the day after Spring Break ends. There will be no VRC counseling availability during Spring Break. Be sure to book an appointment with either Sal Murillo or Jessica Peak during March to avoid the last minute rush.
How to Request Priority Registration:
- Continuing student veterans and service members with less than 100 LACCD units and in Good Academic Standing only need to request Priority Registration one time. You will continue to receive Priority Registration while maintaining the criteria stated above.
- New students who are not coded as veterans yet are advised to submit a copy of your DD-214 to the VRC at veteranservices@elac.edu.
- Last Name, Student ID#, Priority Registration
WEEKLY NOON FORUM
Every Wednesday at Noon, our military-connected students are invited to attend workshops covering a variety of topics, and to connect live with VRC counselors, tutors, peer mentors, and School Certifying Officials.
THIS WEEK: SALUTE & SCHOLARS Workshop
In this week's forum, our VRC will be...
- Inducting our new Veterans Honor Society members into ELAC's Chapter of SALUTE
- Learn how to build your academic & personal resume for transfer and scholarship opportunities.
Wednesday 3/10/2021 @ 12:00PM - 1:00PM (ZOOM)
- Topic: SALUTE & SCHOLARS Workshop
- Time: Wednesdays from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
- Location: ZOOM
- Link: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93386337792
- Facilitator(s): Jessica Peak, VRC Director/Veterans Counselor
VRC VIRTUAL TUTORING
VRC Virtual Tutoring with Matt Downing
We offer free virtual tutoring in Math, from Intermediate Algebra thru Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations (no Statistics); Chemistry up to Chem 102; Physics up to Physics 102; inquire with Matt Downing regarding specific engineering subjects.
Matt Downing: DOWNINMT@laccd.edu
Online Appointment Scheduling for VRC Tutoring: http://bit.ly/VRCtutoring
Don't see the subjects you need? Check out the following ELAC Departments for additional tutoring --
Learning Center: https://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/Student-Resources/Learning-Center
Writing Center: http://elacreadingwritingcenter.org/
Math Tutoring Center (aka Math Lab):
https://www.elac.edu/Academics/Departments/Mathematics/Math-Lab
VA CERTIFICATION NEWS
You will need to sign in to your LACCD student portal to access the online VA Cert form. You can access the VA Cert form via the VRC Canvas Portal as well.
For additional information regarding the VA Certification process at ELAC, or an explanation of how the courses you select during remote learning affect your BAH rate, please visit http://bit.ly/VRCwebsite
If you have any questions regarding your VA Certification status, students are encouraged to contact the VRC Certification Team at VAcertification@elac.edu. You can also reach us at 323.415.5052.
"It's Okay Not to be Ok"... VIRTUAL WELLNESS COUNSELING
She's an Army Veteran that has served 10 years in Reserve and Active-Duty Service; that includes two Overseas Tours. Tijon believes "Selfcare is paramount and It's okay not to be ok."
Wellness sessions can be scheduled at trobinson@usvets.org or you can leave a confidential message at (424)394-0839.
VA VETERAN READINESS and EMPLOYMENT (Ch31) POC
Deana's VA VSOC Webex Virtual Office:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Virtual Office Link: http://bit.ly/VSOCscheduling
**VSOC Disclaimer: Deana Garay is not a Veteran Success on Campus Counselor assigned to ELAC, but is a VA Counselor point of contact for ELAC student veterans. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact ELAC VRC Director, Jessica Peak, at peakj@elac.edu.
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society - Apply Today!
SALUTE is the only national honor society in the nation recognizing and honoring the service and the scholastic achievements of this generation's greatest veterans. Benefits include scholarship opportunities, a lifetime membership, and access to a network of SALUTE veterans, both locally and nationally. Not to mention, it looks GREAT on your resume for UC and private university transfer or graduate school admissions, as well as employment! ELAC student veterans with a 3.0 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply.
Interested in learning more? Follow the link https://salute.colostate.edu/
Interested in applying to ELAC's Chapter of SALUTE? Submit your application today at http://bit.ly/SALUTEapp!
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Veterans Counselor, Jessica Peak, at peakj@elac.edu.
NEXT NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONY: 3/17/2021 (see Online VRC Events Calendar section below)
CSULA VETERANS CONNECTION EXPERIENCE, 3/19/2021
Considering transferring to CSULA? The CSULA Veterans Resource Center invites you to their annual Cal State LA Veterans Connection Experience.
- Learn about key services and support for prospective military-connected students (veterans, dependents, National Guard, reservist, and active duty)
- Admissions representatives will offer a brief presentation
- A virtual campus tour will be provided
Cal State LA Veterans Connection Experience
Friday, March 19, 2021
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Please register at www.calstatela.edu/vce
*This is not an ELAC event. Prospective CSULA military-connected transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend.
ONLINE VRC EVENTS CALENDAR
This Week
3/16 @ 12pm: Women V.E.T.S. (Veterans Empowering Through Sisterhood) Virtual Lunch Break Social: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93857438156
3/16 @ 2pm: SVO Veterans Club Informational Meeting: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/91292853253
3/17 @ 12pm: Noon Forum SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society & Scholar Workshop: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93386337792
The Week(s) Ahead
3/24 @ 12pm: Noon Forum with Deana Garay, Ch31 VA VSOC Point of Contact Info Session
3/31: College Closed - HOLIDAY
**ADDITIONAL LINKS**
Veterans Resource Center - East Los Angeles College
Email: peakj@elac.edu
Website: www.veterans.elac.edu
Location: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA, USA
Phone: 323.415.5052