Spring 2013 orientation

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Renton Technical College

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Steve HansonPresident

Renton Technical College

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Marty Heilstedt

Vice PresidentInstruction

David PelkeyVice President

Student Services

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Jessica SupinskiDirector of Student

Programs and Engagement

YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE RTC COMMUNITY!

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Welcome to the RTC Library!

Renton Technical College LibraryTechnology Resource CenterRoom C-2043000 NE 4th StreetRenton, WA 98056-4195

Phone: 425-235-2331Fax: 425-235-7816

Email: librarian@RTC.eduWebsite: http://www.RTC.edu/library

Library

Library Open HoursDuring College Quarters

Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PMSaturday and Sunday Closed

Between College QuartersMonday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday Varies

Library is closed on most holidays.

Free Library ServicesSign up for a free RTC Library card so you can check out

and take library materials home to usebooksmedia materials (audiocassettes, CDs, DVDs, videos)

Computers, printers and machines that play media

Online databases (dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more)

Internet and wireless access

Lots of rooms, tables and chairs for studying.

Library staff is here to help!

Kate, Yueh-Lin, Eric, JinnyLaura, Jayne, Debbie

Building IRoberts Campus

Center

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UPSTAIRS….

DOWNSTAIRS…

Upstairs: Student ServicesRegister for classes

Talk to an advisor Stop by to get a parking permit application

425-435-5840

Elaine Calloway

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What is an ADVISOR?An advisor helps students find information about college classes and careers. They can also help you with other issues that impact your learning.

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Advisors help with many things…

To make an appointmentcall 425-435-5840 Or drop by during open Office hours: I-225

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Basic Studies Advising:David Grant

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Kristin McCurdy

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SharonDavid

MEET OUR SECURITY STAFF CALL: (425) 235-7871

Brian

SafetyBe aware. Look around you.

Lock your car. Don’t leave valuables in your car.

Don’t leave valuables in the classroom.

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If you are scared or see something strange,

tell your teacher or call Security. (425) 235-7871.

In an emergency, call 911.

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= Student Parking

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ParkingDaytime students need to have parking permits.

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THEY ARE FREE!1.Fill out the application.2. Turn it in at Student Services and and get your permit.3. Display it on the left side of yourfront windshield.THEY ARE GOOD FOR TWO YEARS.

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Basic StudiesESL, ABE, GED

Building D24

Jodi NovotnyDean of Basic Studies

Jenna PollockAssociate Dean of Basic Studies

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Colleen

Basic StudiesAdministrative

Assistants

Toni

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ABE/GED CLASSES ARE IN Building J. (Some ESL classes too).

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Debbie

ABE/GEDAdministrative

Assistant

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RTC now has SPANISH GED!

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I-BEST PROGRAMS HAVE TWO TEACHERSSO THAT MORE STUDENTS CAN SUCCEED.

Simone Terrell, Phlebotomy InstructorJohn Falconer, I-BEST Instructor

Martha Chamberlin, Accounting InstructorConnie Tran, I-BEST Instructor

Over 60 programs at RTC!See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuzQiqBFx6w

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MAY 16th:OPENDOORFESTIVAL!

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Visit Classes! Explore Programs!

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Delicious food, live music, fun activities for the whole family!

OUR TEACHERS LOVE TEACHING.

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ABE/GEDTEACHERS

Reading, Writing, Math

ESL TEACHERSLEVELS 1 -6

“I am in the business of saving lives--one student at a time.” - Michele Lesmeister

“I teach because I believe that to teach is to learn.” – Nahid Eng

THE LEARNING PATHWAY…

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COME TO CLASSEVERY DAY!

Regular attendanceis necessary.

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ESL CLASSESSpeakingListeningReading Writing

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Levels 1 - 6

Every ESL Student

also learns to use a computer

Break through the glass ceiling!

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ESL includes CIVICS: Being an active member of society.

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Hybrid Classes and more….We have some new classes to BOOST your English!VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJI7d0z0ito

Add a Class: Free for current Basic Studies students.

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AT RTC, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

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