EagleEye
West Hills College Student Newspaper
~December 2022~
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Stay Golden: Free Student Help and Offerings Dec. 15, 2022
By Aliza Sanchez and Elida Sanchez Gutierrez Are you new on campus or a returning student? Here are some services offered by WHCCL. Further information on all the following (and more) can be found on the school’s official website, under the Student Life “Food and Basic Needs” tab. •
Financial Resources
Financial Aid Office – Finances (Located in the Administration Offices) • Basic Needs Assistance Application (Food, housing, basic needs security) • Emergency Grant • Kings County Human Services Agency - General Relief (Offers: KART Passes, Costless Vouchers, Walmart Personal Needs Vouchers, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance) • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, VITA
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Student Support Program Resources
Academic Center of Excellence, ACE Labs (In-person and online tutoring in Library) • Workforce Internship Networking Center, WIN Career Services Student Employment • NetTutor available in CANVAS (Professional online tutoring) • Free Microsoft suite with student email • Free 200 prints in Library (Learning Resource Center)
Food Resources & Services
• Golden Eagle Pantry (Located in the Student Union, Student ID required) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Food Distribution Resources • Cal Fresh Application Assistance (Grocery Money)
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Technology Resources & Textbooks
Student Technology Check Out (Books, computers, hotspots, research databases, etc.) • Affordable Connectivity Program (Broadband availability) • OER Resources (Zero Textbook Cost, ZTC) • Follett Bookstore (Online)
Transportation
• Kings Area Regional Transit, KART ($10 discount on one 30-day monthly bus pass) ***Pro-tip; KART bus is free during December • Extended Opportunity Programs & Services, EOPS (KART passes or Gas Cards)
Fellow Eagles ~ Do not let this list intimidate you. It is highly encouraged to
seek out these services and apply where you can. This list is meant to support anyone in need and make their college experience run smoothly. Stay golden. You’ll be alright.
A Letter from the President
Dec. 15, 2022
Happy Holidays, Golden Eagles! You
have made it through what has been an exciting, challenging, and eventful Fall 2022 semester! As I reflect back on 2022 and my first year in the role of President at West Hills College Lemoore, the word that keeps ringing in my ears and rattling around my brain is grateful! I am grateful that you chose to come to college. I am grateful that you chose to continue your education at West Hills College Lemoore. I am grateful for your hard work, energy, and effort that all of you bring every day to the classroom and to our college. I want to encourage you all to finish strong this week and I also want to encourage you to check out, rest up, and do things that fill your cup during the holiday season. We look forward to seeing you for the Spring 2023 semester and don’t forget to register for classes that start on January 17th! Bless you, thank you, and happy holidays to you and your families! JAMES L. PRESTON PRESIDENT