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How do you know when additional documentation is needed for an accommodation request?

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If the student’s current documentation doesn’t justify the barriers (to access or participate) that the accommodation would remove. You are looking for consistency in the functional limitation. Functional limitations > not fear or discomfort

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What should you do if a parent asks you questions about their child/student?

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Under FERPA, you cannot share information about a student without consent.

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Does FERPA apply to college students who are under the age of 18?

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Yes

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Can a student’s consent to the release of information be verbal?

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Technically, yes, but it should be in writing. There is an information release form specifically for this.

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What is the only situation where student information would be released without consent?

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For health or safety purposes. Examples: Seizure during class or suicidal thoughts. That said, only RELEVANT and REQUIRED information should be released, not everything.

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Should you automatically bring up information release forms to students or parents? (FERPA)

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No. You should only do so if the student inquires about it. It should be the student’s choice, and we don’t want to add any additional pressure or have the parents apply pressure for the student to sign off.

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What is LRNS 42? Is it transferable?

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LRNS 42 is a math support course emphasizing visual and auditory processing skills, techniques, strategies, and self-advocacy. It is transferable to CSUs (not for veterans).

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Do students have to repay their financial aid for a failed grade or emergency withdrawal?

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Have the student reach out to the financial aid department because this is tricky. It depends on multiple factors, such as the type of aid, whether it’s a one-time occurrence, etc.

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Can reduced course load be submitted before a student is enrolled in courses?

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It shouldn’t. This should be sent after the student is enrolled in courses. This way, we know how many classes they are taking.

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When will additional time management support become unavailable (Denise)?

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After June

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When are catalog rights updated to a new year?

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If a student does not take a class in consecutive fall and spring terms. (Summer does not count)

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When do the student’s catalog rights start if they start during a summer semester?

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That upcoming fall semester. (The one after the student starts in the summer)

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Are ADT’s actually helpful?

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Yes! Covers the top 3 priority categories, regardless of local or not.

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What is important to know for students who are interested in METC or AUTO?

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That usually, courses are only going to be available in the evening

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Are BIO 210 and BIO 210H considered the same course? (Repeat wise)

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Yes

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Can support courses on Assist increase a student’s chances of getting in?

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Support course completion can increase changes of getting into a competitive program because it shows your readiness and also prepares you for upper level courses. Not worth it if student’s financial aid is running low.

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Besides TES, what’s another way to figure out if a course from another CC is transferable to MC?

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On assist they have IGETC course list of approved and removed classes over the years ; Assist > TES ; Miracosta -> OCC -> View transferable courses IGETC

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Can a student double major? What if they want to get a certificate on the way to their AA or take unrelated classes for personal development? How do you navigate this on their EdPlan for FA purposes?

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Students only get so much FA ; but certificate is possible if manually put into EdPlan

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Do I have to do anything if a student is coming back from probation?

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Yes, will need to remove dismissal (need approved access to do this)

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Can a student earn more than one Liberal Arts AA degree at MiraCosta College?

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No, a student can only be awarded one Liberal Arts AA, even if there are different emphasis areas.

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Can a student earn multiple ADTs (Associate Degrees for Transfer) at MiraCosta College?

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Yes, students can earn multiple ADTs, even in related disciplines.

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Do multiple ADTs require 12 units of unique (non-overlapping) coursework between them?

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No, students do not need 12 distinct units when earning multiple ADTs.

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When is a student required to have 12 distinct units of coursework between degrees at MiraCosta College?

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Students must have 12 distinct units when earning multiple non-ADT degrees (e.g., two different AAs).

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Can accommodations be used for students studying abroad?

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Yes, as long as it is a MiraCosta program

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What does interdisciplinary mean? And how it is relevant to college programs?
Interdisciplinary means combining or involving two or more academic subjects or areas of knowledge to approach a topic, solve a problem, or explore an idea. An interdisciplinary degree or course allows students to take classes from multiple departments (e.g., sociology, psychology, and history) to study a broader theme like human behavior or social justice.
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What recent changes have happened to MC's LVN to RN program?
Is now open after years of waitlist (5/2025). Will not have point system for LVN program moving forward.
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What is a bilingual seal from highschool? How is it relevant to NURS?
A Bilingual Seal is an official recognition awarded by many high schools to honor students who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages by the time they graduate. Can be used towards NURS point system.
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5/2025: Is there NURS tutoring now?
Yes! One-on-one and group tutoring
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Recommendations for NURS TEAS exam prep?
ATI because they write the TEAS exam – minimum score of 62% ; if below 62%, they can wait 6 months or they can make an apt with Yvette and can create a remediation plan ; free TEAS prep workshops = can retake before waiting full 6 months
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If life stuff happens, NURS dept can work with stud to move from full-time LVN...
...to part time as long as there is a space available
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If student has ADT and wants to switch to CALGETC for UC ->
Will need documentation of approval from the university’s admissions department and then tell MC
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What is GE certification in college?
GE (General Education) certification is official proof that a student has completed a full general education pattern (like CSU GE or IGETC) at a community college, so they don’t have to retake those GE courses after transferring to a CSU or UC.
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Is a pre-req form needed if a student's transcripts have already been evaluated?
No
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What's up with MATH 135 now?
Is the new MATH 126 + MATH 131. If student takes 126, can only jump to 150 now, not take 131. 135 is now a direct pre-req for 150. 131 has been phased out as a seperate course offering. Can still do 126 -> 135 -> 150, but 135 and 126 have similar algebra content. (Students cannot go backwards either)
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If student reaches out to you regarding issues with another student, what should you do?
Inform instructor of class
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What is currIQnet?
Where course outline is located. Refer to this, not a course syllabus. Syllabus is how an instructor chooses to teach the class, outline is what includes required course objectives.
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Is there one FERPA information release form for all departments?
No. One per each department
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What should you do if a student requests a new peer note taker?
Connect them with GLEAN.
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For students to have a local advantage of getting into a university, what percentage of their classes have to be local?
100%. SW student could take one MC class and then not be considered local for SDSU
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What are the top 3 ways of getting into a CSU?
#1 Local ADT #2 Non-local ADT #3 100% of classes are local
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What is a CSU application appeal?
A formal request to reconsider a denied CSU admission decision based on new or clarifying information.
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When is an application appeal typically used?
When a student has new information, made a mistake on their application, or experienced technical or personal issues that affected their submission.
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What are valid reasons to file an application appeal?
Missing or misreported coursework, updated grades, technical errors, or extenuating personal circumstances.
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What are not valid reasons for a CSU application appeal?
Simply being disappointed by a denial or requesting reconsideration without new information.
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What should be included in a CSU application appeal?
An appeal letter, supporting documents (e.g., transcripts), and a clear explanation of the issue.
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What are the “Golden 4” courses required for CSU transfer eligibility?
Oral Communication (A1), Written Communication (A2), Critical Thinking (A3), and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4).
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Why are the Golden 4 classes important for CSU transfer?
They are required for upper-division admission and build essential academic skills for university success.
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Can a student be admitted to a CSU without completing all Golden 4 courses?
No, they must all be completed (or in-progress for spring) with a C- or better by the CSU deadline.
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If a student is not doing well academically, will priority reg still work?
It might not.
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Can students change do future catalog rights if they want?
Yes, just not previous catalog rights.
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What should students who are interested in music keep in mind?
Have to take placement exams on music theory and piano + audition to get admitted to higher ed class at university ; otherwise will go to freshman level at university = more $$
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If student is interested in music or guitar ->
Double check student knows how to read music
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If a student is interested in music ->
Do they want to teach? In a classroom or privately?
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T or F: Music department has assessment form that can provide students recommended courses
T
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What should be #1 priority when working with a student?
Figuring out what the support needs are. In a way that is an action > saying "you can trust me."
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What could be a beneficial idea for a student struggling to understand a concept or dialouge?
Role playing
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Recommendation for students interested in NURS:
Do Plan B or CALGETC because you will want to apply to as many schools as possible (use CSU track website). Plan A can work, but only for MC, Palomar and a couple other CCCs
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Course recommendation for students interested in NURS:
Take a SPAN in Humanities section
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What is important to know regarding retakes for NURS students?
Can only retake one BIO course (not all 3)
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What is unique about MC's NURS requirements?
Will accept online science. Not every school will accept that
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Are multiple repeats OK at Palomar for NURS?
Yes. Not at MC though
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How many students get accepted into MC's NURS program?
40
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What does TPP stand for in disability services?
Transition Partnership Program.
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What is the purpose of the Transition Partnership Program (TPP)?
To help students with disabilities transition from high school to college, vocational training, or employment through support services.
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Which state agency collaborates with schools to run the TPP?
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
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What are some services provided by TPP?
Job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, workplace readiness training, and instruction in self-advocacy.
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Who is eligible for TPP services?
High school students (typically ages 16–21) with a documented disability enrolled in a participating district.
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How can a student access TPP services?
Through their high school counselor, special education department, or by contacting the California Department of Rehabilitation.
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Is TPP available at all high schools in California?
No, it depends on whether the school or district has a partnership agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation.
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What is the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)?
A nonprofit organization providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families in San Diego County.
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What types of services does SDRC offer?
Assessment, eligibility determination, individualized service planning, coordination of supports like respite care, housing, employment, therapy, and advocacy.
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What is a local program to recommend for community college student interested in medical school?
UCSD's CMSP (helps CC students with supports & resources)
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What is priority for students to get accepted into med school?
High GPA. If student can get a high GPA in a science major, great. If not, change major so student can get a high GPA with med school pre-reqs.
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Does MC have a pre-med club?
No
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How long does it take to become a doctor?
4 years of med school + ? years for specialization (length can be anywhere from 3-7 additional years depending on specialization)
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Why is occupational therapy a popular option for medical career?
Master's degree is only needed
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Difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?
PT is movement, strength, or pain relief OT is regain abilities with everyday life (dressing, cooking, working)
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When would physicians assistant (PA) be a good option for someone interested in medical field? What is required?
Physicians assistant: masters degree + (PA is more so for people who have been in the healthcare field already and looking to move up) ; Basically a doctor, but with less schooling ; There are different levels of PA’s = low quality to high quality (quality will determine responsibilities)
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What's the difference between bachelor's of arts in architecture and bachelors of architecture?

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