Home Sweet Home

Your Room: Each room is furnished with a basic complement of furniture that includes a bed, desk, bookcase, chair, and dresser. Furniture should not leave your room for any reason. You are responsible for the condition of your room and furnishings.

Residence Hall Suites: Suites consist of three double rooms (six residents in each suite) a small living room and bathroom. Suitemates are jointly responsible for the cleaning of the common area of the suite (their bathrooms and living room). Furniture should not leave your suite for any reason. Suite residents are subject to exactly the same policies and expectations as other residents. In particular, suite residents should carefully observe noise, guest, and party policies. Failure either to abide by these policies or to keep the suite clean may result in the loss of suite status. In such a situation, the hall door to the suite would be taken off, and the bathroom and living room would become extensions of the hall and open to all residents.

Lobbies/Lounges are available on the first floor of the residence halls and in Buildings 2 and 6 of the apartments, as study spaces, for holding events, or informal places to relax. The lobbies and lounges are furnished with TV/ VCRs, couches, tables, chairs, and lamps and this furniture must stay in the room! Any lounge furniture found in student rooms will be removed and residents may be charged for the associated costs. Responsibility for keeping the lobbies, the lounges and their furnishings in good condition lies with all residents of the building.

Apartments: Apartments are furnished with living room furniture (couch, two chairs, coffee table, two side tables, two lamps), and a dining table and six chairs. Apartments are also given a vacuum and starter kit of cleaning supplies.

Room Condition Forms and Apartment Condition Forms: All rooms and apartments are inspected prior to move in. You will have an opportunity to review and add to the inspection sheet. Please take the time to review the form carefully and document any existing damage in the room and/or suite/ apartment and return it to the College Eight Housing Office. When you move out, your residence will be inspected and you will be billed for any damage or missing furniture.

Room Assignments: Over the summer, and as needed during the academic year, the Housing Office reviews applications and questionnaires from students, and makes roommate and apartment matches and assignments. Despite our best efforts, not all roommate, suitemate, and apartment mate relationships run smoothly from the beginning. If you find things are not working for you, please talk first with your RA. The RA may be able to help you and your roommate, suitemates, or apartment-mates find a solution without making a room switch. If, after this, you still have concerns, your CRE can outline your options. In most cases, you will have to wait until the end of the current quarter. Remember, the CRE and Housing Coordinator must approve all room switches in advance!

Cleaning And Maintenance

Maintenance: The maintenance staff handles all repairs in residential areas except for phone and Internet problems. Keep in mind that all requests will be handled in the order of importance, rather than in the order that they are received. Reporting problems authorizes the maintenance staff to enter your room with only a “knock of notice.” It is important that you inform your roommate, suitemates, or apartment mates that you have requested maintenance service.

For maintenance needs within your room, apartment or building, please submit a work request ticket to http://fixit.ucsc.edu. If you have an urgent maintenance problem that cannot wait for response until the next business day, please see http://fixit.ucsc.edu for phone numbers.

Telephone Repair: Problem with your in-room phone service can be reported to 831-459-3111 or via email to NetTel@ucsc.edu.

ResNet: Problem with your campus internet connection can be reported to 831-459-4638 or e-mail resnet@ucsc.edu.

Custodial Service: The residence hall common areas and apartment lounges and laundries are visited every weekday by one of our custodians. It is their job to perform routine cleaning of the bathrooms and vacuuming the lounge and the hallway. Please keep in mind that on weekends there is no custodial service. Residents are responsible for any cleaning that may be required as a result of their use of these areas.

Disposing of Trash: When the wastebasket in your room fills up, please empty it into one of the dumpsters located in the parking lot or behind the “D” Garden building or below the “C” Garden building. In the apartments, there are dumpsters located next to Buildings One and Four.

Decorating Your Room: You may decorate your living area. However, with your roommate(s), suitemates, and apartment mates, you are responsible for any damage to your living areas. Your best guide is to take very good care of your area, both to have a nice living space and to avoid extra costs on moving out.

The Dos and Don’ts of Wall Hangings, Posters, and Lights: We recommend that you use a very limited number (less than 10 per wall) of small pushpins or thumbtacks on walls and ceilings, and avoid posting anything on your doors. Please do not use tape, double-sided tape, or putty-these are very hard to remove and necessitate repair and repainting. If you need to post papers and reminders on your wall, buying an additional bulletin board is a very good investment (you can hang the board with four small pushpins, rather than being billed for the repair and repaint of your wall for many pinholes).

Bulletin Boards are available on apartment doors, and on residence hall walls just adjacent to the room doors for your use. You may post decorations, notes, etc. on the bulletin board. Please avoid posting anything on the painted surfaces of the doors because tape, pushpin, and tacks will all damage the door. Damage to the door finish could result in a billing at the end of the year. Decoration on any area in the hall other than the bulletin board is not permitted by the Fire Department due to the potential fire hazard.

Outside the Building: Please do not hang anything on the outside of the building or from your window.

Waste Reduction Program: College Eight is proud to support the student managed College Eight Waste Management and Recycling programs. Your fellow students provide centers where you can drop off recyclables in both the Residence Hall and Apartment areas. Please empty and rinse all containers before placing them in the recycling bins & take cardboard to the special dumpster behind the “D” Garden building or in the Upper Apartments area.

Bicycles: Many of our students choose to bring bicycles to campus, and understandably want to store them in their rooms for greatest security. The College does have outdoor bike racks for bikes to be locked to if you are less concerned with security. If students do bring their bikes into the building, they must take great care not to cause damage or track in mud and dirt with them! If this does occur, the resident will be charged for the repair and clean up and may lose the privilege of bringing the bike indoors. Bicycles may be stored in your room, but never in the hallways, lobbies, stairwells, or lounges! Please do not install any hooks in the ceiling to hang your bike or other objects (to do so will result in repair charges at the end of your stay). Outside, don’t lock your bike to stair railings, or anywhere other than the bike racks. Practice good bicycle safety. If you are unsure of campus or other bicycle safety rules, please contact the Police Department for more information and a brochure.

Keys: It is essential that you protect yourself and your belongings by locking your room when you are away or asleep, and by keeping careful track of your keys/access card. If you lose your key/access card, report this promptly to the College Housing Office so that your room may be re-keyed or you can be issued a new card. You will be billed for this per the terms of your housing contract. Do not lend your key/access card to anyone at anytime.

Safety and Security

In an emergency, dial 911 from any phone.

The safety and security of College Eight depends on the cooperation of all of us! This cooperation also makes this a more comfortable and secure place to call “home.” While the campus and college work hard to provide a safe and secure environment, all residents must accept responsibility for their own safety and the security of their belongings.

The Community Safety Program: The staff of Community Safety Officers (CSOs) supports the safety and security of the residential areas during the evening and also works with residents on complying with University and College policies. CSOs are on duty between 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. every night. The CSO carries a radio so that you can have him paged to your location by phoning 459-2100 (or x9-2100 from a campus phone) and asking the CSO Dispatcher to relay a message to the CSO.

Taking Care of Yourself and Your Belongings: Lock your door and take your keys and student ID whenever you leave your room or apartment. It makes sense to lock your door at night when you are going to bed. If you live on the first floor or have a balcony outside your room, always close and lock your windows when you’re out of your room. Don’t leave your belongings unattended when you are in public places such as the Library or the Dining Hall. Cooperate with other members of your building to watch out for those who shouldn’t be there. If there is someone in your building that you don’t think belongs there, or who makes you feel uncomfortable, immediately contact the Police Department, CSO or another member of the Residential Staff. If you notice suspicious behavior (such as someone looking into autos in the parking lot late at night) contact the Police Department, the CSO or Residential Staff immediately. If you would like additional information or tips on security issues, please contact the CSO and s/he will make an appointment to meet with you to discuss these issues. If you would like a workshop on security with a police officer or Residential Staff can arrange one.

Residents’ Personal Belongings: The University cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to residents’ belongings. Residents are strongly encouraged to have their belongings/valuables insured either on their parents’ homeowner’s insurance policies or by separate renter’s insurance. The CSOs are available to assist residents in engraving their valuables with identification numbers.

Do Not Prop Open the Entry Doors to the Residence Halls! It may be convenient for you to prop the door late at night when you are expecting a pizza delivery but doing so puts the whole Residence Hall (including yourself) at risk should an unauthorized person gain entry. If you are expecting a friend to visit you (or if you’re waiting for that pizza delivery), please wait in the lobby for them to arrive.

Solicitors: People selling magazine or newspaper subscriptions, or requesting donations for charity, for example, are not allowed in the residential buildings. If you see someone you suspect is a solicitor, please contact Residential Staff, or the Housing and Residential Life Office, or the CSO.

Campus Police: UCSC has its own Police Department on campus. The twenty-four hour, non-emergency phone number is 459-2231. If you have an emergency and you need to contact someone immediately, please call 911, which is the campus emergency number.

Campus Fire Department: UCSC also has its own Fire Department on campus. The twenty-four hour, non-emergency phone number is 459-3473. If you have an emergency and you need to contact someone immediately, please call 911, the campus emergency number.

Emergency Phones: “Blue Phones” are located throughout the campus. These are special phones, which can be easily recognized by the blue light attached to the red phones. To use these phones, lift the receiver and the Police Dispatcher will answer. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the location of these phones across the campus.

Campus Entry Security Kiosks: The Main and West Entrances to UCSC are staffed at night from 8 pm until 3:15 am by the University Police Department. Students who are expecting guests between these hours should call the kiosk and give permission for their guests to be allowed on campus. Campus residents must give the name of their expected guest and, if possible, the type of automobile in which they will arrive. The phone number of the Main Entrance Kiosk is 459-3377. The phone number of the West Entrance Kiosk is 459-3388.

Prohibited Behavior and Possessions: UCSC Policy prohibits conduct that is “a threat to the health or safety of any person”. Please refer to the UCSC Student Policies and Regulations Handbook for more information. In addition, weapons of all types are prohibited on campus. If you have any question about whether you are in possession of a weapon, please contact the UCSC Police Department for clarification.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Fire Alarms produce an unmistakable noise. When a fire alarm sounds, you must leave the building immediately, even if you believe it might be false. Any person who fails to evacuate the building or to cooperate with staff promptly may face judicial action and jeopardizes their on-campus housing. When you leave your room, lock your door and take your keys. Do not re-enter the building until fire department personnel or a member of the Residential Staff gives an “all-clear” signal. Members of the Residential Staff have the task of insuring that the building is completely evacuated. They will check each room in your apartment for occupants. Residents who fail to evacuate the building promptly may be fined and/or face disciplinary action.

Evacuation: In the event that a building or the College must be evacuated, residents should be familiar with the evacuation plans for the area in which they live. Take a few minutes to study the evacuation plans and diagrams posted on the inside of each room in the College. If you have any questions concerning evacuation, please contact either the CSOs or members of the Residential Staff.

Fire Alarm Boxes are distributed throughout the College. Most of them have a metal striker attached to the box, which can be used to break the glass to gain access to the alarm handle. If, for some reason, one of the strikers is missing you may use another hard object such as the heel of your shoe.

Smoke/Heat Detectors: Every bedroom and/or apartment is equipped with a combination smoke/heat detector. When a heat detector is activated the alarms in the entire building sound and you must leave the building. When a smoke detector is activated, a local alarm in the room or the apartment sounds. If your smoke detector “goes off” and there is no apparent reason (there is no smoke in your room), please call Maintenance during the day or the CSO at night. They can evaluate the situation and contact appropriate University officials. The smoke/heat detectors are wired directly to campus communications and if you tamper with them the Police Dispatcher will immediately know of your activity. Tampering with or removing any type of fire equipment are serious criminal offenses and you will be billed for any damage to your smoke/heat detector. Do not place anything over or too near the detectors.

Overhead Water Sprinkler Heads have been installed throughout the apartments and residence halls. These are designed in such a manner that if temperatures in their vicinity reach a certain level part of the sprinkler head will melt and a spray of water will be released. It is very important that residents use care with these sprinkler heads because they can be accidentally activated. Please do not play games in the residence halls (such as soccer or Frisbee) because damaging one of these heads can release an enormous amount of water. In addition, please do not hang tapestry or other objects in your room in such a manner as to obscure or cover up these sprinklers or the smoke/heat detectors.

Emergency & Safety Prohibitions--The following are prohibited on campus:
--Halogen torchier-type lamps.
--Candles of any type, oil lamps, or any other device producing an open flame. Open fires.
--Cooking in your residence hall room using an open flame stove, wok, or hot plate or any other device that has heated coils.
--Storage of explosives or flammable materials (including fireworks).
--A vehicle with gas tanks within the buildings or parked outside in close proximity to the buildings (use parking lots).
--Do-it-yourself electrical wiring and extension cords. Please use only approved surge protectors that have an internal circuit breaker.
--Restricting access to or from resident rooms or buildings--anything blocking hallways, entryways, stairwells or pathways.

Community Expectations and Policies

More than 700 students make up the residential community at College Eight, joining another 900 or so off campus students to comprise the entire College student body. For such a large and purposeful community to thrive and succeed, every resident must be committed to the principles of cooperation and active consideration. The policies that follow have been developed and refined by College residents and staff since these residences opened in 1989. These policies require that residents actively consider the well-being of their neighbors and the community, and make compromises for the benefit of those around them. Each resident can reasonably expect that others will be considerate of their needs. Issues and problems can be referred to any Residential Staff member for consultation and, as needed, action.

Noise And Quiet Hours: It is our philosophy that the residences should be quiet enough at all times for study and at night for sleep. It is essential, therefore, that all residents are actively considerate of their neighbors in regulating the volume levels of their music and personal activities at all times, whether they are inside or outside of a building.

Quiet Hours are designated times, during the nighttime and early morning, when music and conversation cannot be heard outside residents’ rooms or apartments.
--Sunday through Thursday, quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 10 a.m.
--Friday and Saturday nights quiet hours are 1 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Noise Complaints: Any person who violates quiet hours, is excessively and/or repeatedly noisy outside quiet hours, and/or is uncooperative in responding to requests for quiet should expect to receive a formal noise complaint. There is no obligation to give a warning prior to issuing a noise complaint during quiet hours. Any resident may file a noise complaint. Residential Staff and the CSOs are also charged with enforcing the noise policy and may be expected to file them too. Finally, the CSOs, Residential Staff and other residents will not act as your own personal “alarm clock” to remind you when quiet hours begin. Although others may sometimes remind you that your noise levels are a little high, this is done as a courtesy.

Residence Hall Bathrooms: Residence hall bathrooms are common areas maintained by the residents using them and the custodial staff acting in collaboration. The custodial staff alone cannot, and should not be expected to keep the bathrooms clean and sanitary. Everyone must work together! It is the responsibility of every resident to pick up after him/herself, to maintain the cubbyholes neatly, to wipe up spills or messes they make, and to use the bathrooms in a neat and sanitary way. The custodians will visit the bathrooms once every weekday to do routine cleaning and sanitizing. If the custodian or maintenance staff find a bathroom “trashed” or extraordinarily dirty, the area will be posted for clean up by the residents prior to the custodian’s return to do normal cleaning. Maintenance will supply cleaning supplies, and Residential Staff can be called upon to facilitate meetings or a cleaning schedule so that residents can work together to resolve problems.

Guests: When you agreed to your housing contract, you agreed to have guests overnight a maximum of fifteen (15) times in the entire academic year. This translates into five (5) nights in any one quarter. In addition, your guest may not stay more than three (3) nights in a row. If you exceed these limits, you may lose your guest privileges for the quarter or the year.

The conduct of your guests is YOUR responsibility. They must abide by the same residential and University policies and standards that you do. Guests who create disturbances, damage property, or harass anyone in any way will be asked to leave immediately (with the assistance of the University Police if necessary). Residents who have unruly guests may face disciplinary action themselves. So, even before your guests arrive, it is best to make sure they know what you and the College expect of them. It is the right of any resident or staff member to ask a guest (theirs or someone else’s) to leave if the guest is imposing on residents. These requests must be immediately honored.

Alcohol Use: As one of our main goals is to create an academically supportive and comfortable environment for all residents, we actively discourage use of alcohol by all students, and prohibit underage use.

General Limitations - Alcohol is strictly prohibited in all common areas of the residences and in all outdoor and public areas of the College. Social or other gatherings where serving or consuming alcohol is a primary focus of the gathering are prohibited. Persons under age 21 may not be present in places where alcohol is being served or consumed. No student or visitor may provide alcohol to minors, or be present where others are violating alcohol policies. For those who choose to drink, the College encourages and expects responsible decision-making regarding the use of alcohol.

Students age 21 and over – Students of legal drinking age may, in a very limited context, choose whether or not to consume alcohol privately in their rooms/apartments as long as this is neither in violation of University policy nor disruptive to the community. The prohibitions listed above, under general limitations, apply to those over 21.

Common Sources, Large Quantities and High Risk Drinking: Possession and/or use of kegs, party balls or other common source containers for alcohol or large quantities of alcohol are strictly prohibited. The possession and/or use of drinking devices such as funnels or use of alcohol as part of drinking games is also prohibited.

Illegal Drugs: We believe firmly that illegal drug use has no place in an academic community, adversely impacting not only the student involved, but other students and residents as well. University regulations, state laws and the Terms and Conditions of the housing contract prohibit use, possession, sale or manufacture of narcotic or illegal drugs and/or use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Examples or drug paraphernalia include, but are not limited to pipes, water pipes, bongs, and hookahs.

These standards apply everywhere at UCSC and to all members of the UCSC community and to visitors. Violation of these policies is grounds for University judicial action and also violates the terms and conditions of the housing contract. Residents responsible for these violations will face judicial action and cancellation of their University housing.

The UCSC Health Center’s Student Health Outreach and Promotion Office provides resource and referral assistance on request for students related to alcohol and other drug use/abuse. They can be reached at 459-3772 and www2.ucsc.edu/healthcenter/shop/

Student Conduct Processes

When there is a violation of the College policy or University regulation, the Coordinators for Residential Education (CRE) are responsible for overseeing matters related to the investigation and resolution of the matter. When a report of misconduct is received by the CRE, s/he will begin an investigation that includes notifying the resident(s) of alleged misconduct, and requesting a meeting to discuss the allegations. During an investigation, if there are concerns about a continuation of the misconduct, or an escalation of hostility, temporary restrictions may be placed on the resident (such as a restriction from having guests in one’s room or apartment, or from visiting a particular area or building of the College).

Every effort is made to come to an appropriate resolution with the resident. These often include discussion of policies and community standards, educational opportunities for the resident, and community service, among other options. Usually, such voluntary resolutions bring a positive closure to the event. In rare cases, more serious sanctions are warranted.

In all cases, students have the right to due process as provided in the UCSC Student Policies and Regulations Handbook: Policies and Regulations Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students (http://www2.ucsc.edu/judicial/). For more information about the judicial process, including University regulations, possible sanctions, and due process and appeal avenues please consult the UCSC Student Policies and Regulations Handbook and the Terms and Conditions of the housing contract (http://housing.ucsc.edu/).

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A greener future depends on everyone’s involvement.

College Eight provides many opportunities for you to support what is important to you. Each fund is distinct and allows for measurable progress, but integrates with the others to provide for a greater student experience.

Core Course Fund

Supports the expansion of the pioneering Core Course Wiki, and augments the development of innovative methods for freshman environmental instruction.

Venture Fund and the Green Incubator

Provides seed funds to student projects developed in the entrepreneurial incubator.

College Chairs

Create opportunities for students to work closely with cutting edge faculty on environmentally innovative projects by providing faculty with resources to develop dedicated programmatic offerings in the college setting.

Partnership Fund

Brings leaders from the economic and socially conscious green sector to offer clinics that contribute to the environmental incubator, mentor students, and forge links between the academic and professional arms of the green movement.

Fellowship Fund

Provides expanded learning opportunities for promising students to engage in unique projects of “discovery.”

Mentorship Program

Creates opportunities for experts from the region to mentor our undergraduates. Some examples include lectures at College Eight, sabbaticals in college, internship opportunities for our students at firms and organizations, and direct mentorship of students in our Green Incubator, as and when we launch the Venture fund.

If you, or any of your friends, would like to contribute to our vision, or have ideas of your own that you’d like to see developed, please do not hesitate to contact us. Just click on the "Contribute" button below.

1. Set academic and personal goals that matter to you.  

 Discover a secret of motivation:  Find a passion in learning.  Make your education meaningful to you.  What do you want to accomplish at UCSC - and in your life - this year? How about this quarter?  What do you need to do this week to help realize your goals?  Today?  Put your goals for the quarter, week and day in writing and use them to motivate you and to keep on track.

2. We’re here for you!  Know and use your campus resources.  

Your college academic advisor or the Academic Resource Center  http://www2.ucsc.edu/arc/ are great places to start with any academic questions or concerns.  Writing and course subject tutors are available.  For personal concerns or help with stress, mood, or relationships, check out the campus Counseling and Psychological Services www2.ucsc.edu/counsel.   Find out about campus resources that provide help with academics, personal issues, and finding community connection at http://admissions.ucsc.edu/student_services.cfm  

3. Meet and get to know faculty.  You’ll be glad you did.

A faculty connection often makes the difference between an average education and a great one.  However, students often avoid professors or TAs because they feel intimidated, inarticulate, or embarrassed.  These feelings are common at first, but don’t let them stand in the way of possibly the most rewarding aspect of your education. It’s important to understand that most faculty truly enjoy meeting with students. And don’t forget that faculty and staff are people you hire for educational services! We work for you!  So come on in and get your money’s worth.  Office hours are a great time to ask a question about the course material, discuss a challenging homework assignment, get help with a paper, or discuss your interests in the course topic.  You’ll be laying the groundwork for future letters of reference for jobs or grad school, improving your grades, and maybe finding a mentor.

4. Learn actively.  Tap your deeper potential.

Understand your learning style (http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm).   Is it more important for you to read and reflect or to discuss and question new material?  Do you have a strong preference for visual information? Perhaps you learn best by hearing, or through a hands-on approach?  Research shows that students who study on their own and discuss the material with a study group once a week understand the material better and feel more engaged with the class.  Pay attention to how you learn and capitalize on your strengths.

5. Handle your time or it will handle you.  

Overwhelmed? Not enough time in the day?  Each week, 168 fresh hours are deposited in your time account for you to spend as you wish.  Learn how to use your time to support your priorities and wellness.  (Of course, it helps to really know what your priorities are!)  Evaluate your use of time – see how and where you spend it.  (Oops!  Five hours online!) Make a schedule and use a planner to keep up with reading and homework.  Take a free campus workshop on time management (http://eop.ucsc.edu/eop/timemanagement).  Study consistently, tackling difficult subjects first.  Learn to say no to distractions - find a good study spot.  When your use of time matches your personal and academic priorities, you have discovered the power of time management.  Congratulations.

6. Develop strong reading, listening, writing and note-taking skills.

Use the links below to develop your study skills.  Attend study skills workshops offered each quarter through the Academic Resource Center http://www2.ucsc.edu/arc/.  Or work one-on-on with a campus tutor, peer advisor, academic specialist, or counseling psychologist to improve your skills.

7. Get involved in co-curricular activities; learn skills and gain experience.

Find out about options for service learning, field studies, and internships that offer real life experience.  This is especially rewarding if you prefer a more “hands on” learning style.  Discover the diverse array of student organizations on campus.  There’s something for everyone – or become a co-signer and start your own student org!  Find a sense of community, connection, and confidence.

8.   Manage your stress or be stressed.  

Exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep are reliable stress relievers.  Take a martial arts, sailing, or dance class ( http://opers.ucsc.edu).  Journaling, music, yoga, meditation, creative arts, knitting, photography, hike/climb/surf/swim/bike . .  find something you enjoy.  Find drug- and alcohol-free methods of relaxation and connection.  Feed your body, heart, soul and spirit as well as your mind.  Balance work and fun.

LINKS

UCSC Academic Resources Center Site

http://www2.ucsc.edu/arc/

UCSC tutor information and sign-ups

http://www2.ucsc.edu/lss/tutorial_services.shtml

FAQ on tutor sign ups and drop-in writing tutoring

UCSC Admissions/Orientation

http://admissions.ucsc.edu/orientation/resource_guide/academic_success.cfm

“What to expect in college” with excellent and detailed descriptions of steps for success.

Virginia Tech online study skills workshops and tips

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html

Includes tips on managing time, taking lecture notes, power reading, test taking, and more. 

Berkeley Daily Planet

First Generation College Students Under Stress

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article.cfm?archiveDate=12-11-00&storyID=2597

Describes some of the challenges that come with being the first person in your immediate family to attend college.

Santa Clara University – Center for Multicultural learning

http://www.scu.edu/cml/firstgen/index.cfm

This project presents the stories of 11 students at Santa Clara University who are first generation college students. The student authors talk about their family histories as well as their application and adjustment to college.

Dartmouth Academic Skills Center

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/

Suggestions for managing your time, reading textbooks, taking lecture notes, and managing stress and anxiety. 

Ten tips you need to survive college

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/10tips.html

Academic success expert Dr. Carolyn Hopper’s study tips.

More sites to promote academic success

http://www.uni.edu/walsh/linda7.html

Professor Linda Walsh’s websites provide tips to help you manage your time, take better notes, study more effectively, work on your memory, take tests, and handle the stresses of college life. You can also explore your learning style and find some excellent general academic success sites here.

Starting Fall Quarter, 2009, this page will regularly post and update College Eight news. Bookmark and visit often. 

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Pudup, MaryBeth http://communitystudies.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=6

Raimondi, Peter http://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/faculty/raimondi.html

Reinarman, Craig http://sociology.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=11

Rofel, Lisa http://anthro.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=34

Schlag, Martine http://users.soe.ucsc.edu/~martine/

Shakouri, Ali http://quantum.soe.ucsc.edu/

Szasz, Andrew http://sociology.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=15

Tsing, Anna http://anthro.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=35

Varma, Anujan http://users.soe.ucsc.edu/~varma/

West, Candace http://sociology.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=17

Williams, Terrie http://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/faculty/williams.html

Zavaleta, Erika http://envs.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=15

Zhang, Yi http://users.soe.ucsc.edu/~yiz/

Liu Wentai http://users.soe.ucsc.edu/~wentai/

Burke, Edmund http://history.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=5

Thompson, Bruce http://history.ucsc.edu/directory/details.php?id=20

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All incoming freshmen are encouraged to read the following classic:

John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.

This book will be starting point for the Fall Course. You are welcome to acquire any edition of the book, which is available widely in several bookstores across the country. Used editions are absolutely welcome. 

We encourage you to read not just the book, but learn as much as you can about John Steinbeck, his sources of information, and his politics. We encourage you also to research the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, and explore the similarities and differences between that period and today. 

A good place to start is the College Eight Core Course Wiki, and especially, the following links:

The Grapes of Wrath

The Great Depression

There is also a great deal of information on this subject in newspapers such as the New York Times, and the internet, more widely. Try and come to College Eight having learned something about the relevance of the Great Depression to contemporary America.

If you are looking for a fun thing to do before coming to college, try and make a trip with your family to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas.  

Fall Quarter: 81A – The Environment and Us and 80A and B – Environment and Society

Goals: To introduce students to environmental issues, past, present, and future; to teach them to analyze and interpret key literary texts; and to write clearly about the issues they raise.

Content: These courses will encompass four topics:

a. Where am I coming from?
Reflections, by various literary and historical figures, on their personal interactions with their local environments. The idea is to provide examples for students to think reflectively about their own relationships with nature.

b. Where are we coming from?
An introduction to environmental history.

c. Where are we now?
An examination of some of the current environmental social issues globally.

d. Where are we headed?
A survey of some of the most interesting environmental utopias in currency today.

Taught by: The Provost and core college faculty.

Winter Quarter: 81B – Fundamentals of Environmental Science

Goals: To understand the science of the environment well enough to critically evaluate and debate on these issues; to gain basic quantitative skills and science literacy in both physical and biological sciences; to learn how to break down an idea or question into a relatively simple, easy-to-solve, quantitative problem; to gain the knowledge needed to make informed choices regarding one’s own impact on the environment.

Taught by: 

Ingrid Parker, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and

Patrick Cheung, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Spring Quarter: 81 C– Technological Innovation and Environmental Challenges

Goals: To introduce students to some of the key technological solutions to environmental problems; discuss their underlying principles; and examine their societal dimensions. Topics include conventional and renewable energy; emerging technologies for transportation, energy efficiency, clean water; planetary engineering; and lean manufacturing.

Taught by:

Ken Pedrotti, Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering and

Ali Shakouri, Professor of Electrical Engineering 

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