Congratulations
TO OUR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, KALISHA MILES-JOHNSON AND GEM DE JESUS WHO ARE BOTH 2023 EOPS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
KALISHA MILES-JOHNSON WAS AWARDED THE WALTER BRIGGS JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AND GEM DE JESUS WAS AWARDED THE EOPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP.
EOPS IS VERY PROUD OF THESE ASPIRING LADIES! THEY SHARED THEIR INSPIRING JOURNEY OF HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION AND WERE AWARDED MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS!
WE HOPE TO SEE MORE OF OUR EOPS STUDENTS APPLY FOR THESE WONDERFUL SCHOLARSHIP OPPOURTUNITIES. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE AVC SCHOLARSHIP WEB PAGE AT: Foundation Scholarships | Antelope Valley College (avc.edu)
March 2023 Recap:
EOPS & CARE celebrates "Women's History Month" with our Lunch and Book Signing with Erica Alfaro.
EOPS would like to thank our Superintendent President, Jennifer Zellet, CalWORKS, STAR, Puente, Dreamers, our faculty, staff and all students who attended this event.
EOPS FRIENDSGIVING BRUNCH – NOV 2022
Thank you to all of our amazing EOPS & CARE students who came out to the EOPS Friendsgiving Brunch. We were so happy you were able to find the time in your busy schedules, especially during Finals, to stop by and enjoy some great food, music, socializing, and of course, freebies and prizes!!
Congratulations to our 5 fabulous winners!! Abram Michail, Joshua Garcia, Azadeh Nadi, and Hazel Fronda were the lucky recipients of Visa and Grocery Store Gift Cards!! And the grand prize of the Thanksgiving basket, overflowing with lots of goodies, went to the lovely Estrella Valencia!
We enjoyed our time with you, and we want to wish all of our EOPS & CARE students a wonderful Thanksgiving!
EOPS CSUN Campus Tour - Fall 2022
Thank you to all of our EOPS students who joined us on the CSUN Campus Tour this fall. It was a great success, with lots of useful information gained along the way! We hope the tour helped some of our undecided students make that big decision, and gave a boost to those that are already confident CSUN is the right choice for them. It was a fun day which we hope to repeat in the near future.
Stay tuned to see where the next college campus tour takes us!!
EOPS & CARE SURVEY 2022
(WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD!)
EOPS & CARE students,
It is very important to us in EOPS & CARE that the students in our program feel significant and valued, as we constantly strive to go “over, above, and in addition” to all other programs and services at AVC, providing all the help you may need to successfully meet your academic and career goals.
In order for us to continue to provide the best possible service to our EOPS & CARE students, we would greatly appreciate your opinion on how the program is doing.
Please take a brief moment out of your time to complete our survey, by clicking on the link, or scanning the QR code, below.
In doing so, you will also be entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!
The survey must be completed by Friday, October 14, 2022, in order for you to be eligible to win.
You are important to us, and we value and appreciate your feedback!
Remember the deadline is Oct 14! Don’t miss out on the chance to help your EOPS & CARE program continue to improve, and in the process you could be the lucky winner of a $50 Visa Gift Card!
Thank you!!
Visit this link (or scan the QR code below):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EOPS2022_AVC
EOPS & CARE – FALL 2022 Semester
Happy Fall 2022 Semester
EOPS & CARE Students!
We hope your first week was a successful one and you were able to take part in many of the exciting events around campus. If you were able to join us at our big Welcome Back event we want to shout out a big Thank You!!
There was so much fun, food, freebies, great prizes, and friendly, meaningful conversations, where we all got to know even more about our wonderful EOPS & CARE students during a really enjoyable afternoon.
What a great way to start the semester!! Check out the pics of your EOPS & CARE Team, as well as our 5 lucky raffle prize winners, Keily Anaya, Yari Nunez, Joselyn Chavez Medina, Richard Collins, and Ilse Medel. Congrats!!
We look forward to seeing even more of you at the next big EOPS & CARE event!!
The EOPS Application is now closed - 8/22/2022
EOPS & CARE - Summer 2022 Semester
Coming Soon!!
EOPS & CARE Students!! We are looking forward to your return this fall 2022!! To welcome you back we will be holding a fun event on Thursday, August 18, from 11 am to 2 pm in the Student Lounge (SCT 150). Simply sign up now by scanning the QR Code or visiting the link in the flyer below. See you soon!!
EOPS Scholarship 2022 Recipient - Johnny Lee
EOPS Scholarship 2022 Recipient - Estrella Valencia
Please see information below about a great opportunity for community college students.
All community colleges students are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Community College Data Science Conference on Saturday May 14th. This free virtual event is co-sponsored by the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale and the Data Science Undergraduate Studies Division at UC Berkeley.
Data science experts from industry and academia including: Yale, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Google, NASA, Amazon, and Instacart will introduce community college students to the exciting field of data science. Ranked the #1 fastest growing job in America, Data Scientist is a great career opportunity with many diverse applications. The conference also features a variety of workshops designed to help students from all academic backgrounds including how to build your brand on LinkedIn.
Students from all majors and academic backgrounds are welcome to attend!
To register visit: http://bit.ly/CC_DataScience
EOPS & CARE - Spring 2022 Semester
May
Congratulations to all of our EOPS & CARE students for making it through finals and completing another successful semester at AVC! And to all those who graduated, you are amazing!! We wish you the very best!!
We hope you all enjoy your summer break, or semester if you are continuing with classes, and come back to EOPS in the fall ready to move another step closer to your academic goals and success!
If you are not yet an EOPS student, now is the time to join. Applications are open until August 12, 2022!! Click on the link on the AVC/EOPS web page ‘How to Apply for EOPS/CARE’ where you will find the application and the steps you will need to follow.
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be a part of this wonderful program!
Summer and fall 2022 registration is open! Register for classes now!
If you find yourself in the SSV Building, stop by the 2nd Floor and read up on all that is happening with EOPS & CARE. Step inside for more information, and grab a snack!
We are always happy to see new and continuing students!
April
If you’re not yet an EOPS student, now is the time to join. Applications are now open!! Click on the link on the AVC/EOPS web page ‘How to Apply for EOPS/CARE’ where you will find the application and the steps you will need to follow.
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be a part of this amazing program!
You can also find out more information and sign up for the program at the same time if you visit the EOPS & CARE table at the AVC Community Resource Fair. The fair takes place on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Library Plaza on the AVC Campus.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This month we are celebrating lots of April holidays, including Good Friday, Easter, and Earth Day!
The end of this semester is approaching fast! If you haven’t yet done so, make sure you schedule your third and final EOPS counseling appointment. Our counselors are here to help make your academic goals a success!
Summer and Fall 2022 class schedules are now available, and registration will begin soon, with priority registration starting April 11, 2022 and open registration starting April 25, 2022.
EOPS & CARE students receive priority registration. You will receive a priority registration date of either April 11, April 12, or up until noon on April 13. If you do not receive your priority registration date, contact EOPS for assistance.
If you find yourself in the SSV Building, stop by the 2nd Floor and read up on all that is happening with EOPS & CARE this semester. Stop inside and grab a snack! We are always happy to see our students!
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Please see information and flyer below from UC Berkeley about an exciting opportunity for eligible transfer students!
The Experience Berkeley Transfer Program is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2022 program! We’d love to recruit eligible students at Antelope Valley College.
More about Experience Berkeley Transfer
Experience Berkeley Transfer is a FREE program that provides Black, Latinx, Native American and Pacific Islander community college students with mentors, tools, and resources to help make them a competitive college applicant and prepare them for transfer at UC Berkeley. Applicants should be on track to transfer in Fall 2023, therefore they must plan to submit a UC application in Fall 2022.
Program Requirements:
- Self-identify as Black, Latinx, Native American, and/or Pacific Islander
- Attend a California Community College
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (3.5 and above preferred)
- Will submit a UC Application for Fall 2023 admission
- Must complete transfer requirements by Spring 2023
Application Link: stileshall.org/ebt
Deadline: March 27th, 2022 at 11:59pm
March
This month we are happy to be celebrating Women's History Month, Mardi Gras, International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Cesar Chavez Day and so much more!!
Spring will finally be here on Spring Equinox Day (March 20), the first day of spring!!
And of course, spring break will be here at AVC on March 7 to March 11! Enjoy your downtime! EOPS Counselors will be back on March 14.
If you find yourself in the SSV Building, stop by the 2nd Floor, outside the EOPS Office and read up on this month's calendar and all that is happening in March.
If you're a current EOPS student, stop inside and grab a snack and a water bottle! Don't forget your mask!!
New to EOPS & CARE this semester? Next time you're on campus, make sure you pick up a backpack and school supplies (while they last) from the EOPS Office, SSV 230.
EOPS will be at the Student Success Kickoff (SSK) on March 8, 9, and 10, from 10:45 am until 1:15 pm, on the Lancaster campus. If you are not yet a part of the EOPS program and would like to join, please stop by and see us!
Congratulations to AVC student, Jaelyn Walker, on winning a $25 Visa Gift Card!! All Jaelyn had to do was sign up to say she was interested in the EOPS program, and she was lucky enough to have her name drawn from those who signed up.
Happy March!!
Soroptimist is holding a 'Dream It, Be It' event for young girls, aged 14 - 18, on March 5. Spread the word to any young girls you may know who would appreciate this great opportunity to help plan their future goals. The event is free, spaces are limited, and you don't have to be an AVC or EOPS student. Find more information on the flyer below.
February
This month we are happy to be celebrating Black History Month, Presidents' Day, Valentine's Day, and Chinese New Year!!
If you find yourself in the SSV Building, stop by the 2nd Floor, outside the EOPS Office and read up on what’s happening this month.
If you're a current EOPS student, stop inside and grab a snack and a water bottle, as well as some Valentine's candy! Don't forget your mask!!
New to EOPS & CARE this semester? Next time you're on campus, make sure you pick up a backpack and school supplies (while they last) from the EOPS Office, SSV 230.
Mid-Semester Check-in/Resource Fair - 2/23/2022
If you're not yet an EOPS & CARE student, you're really missing out!! You can fix this by attending the upcoming Mid-Semester Check-in/Resource Fair, which takes place on Wednesday, Feb 23, from 12 pm to 3 pm. Stop by the EOPS table, located in the Bookstore Lobby/Student Lounge and say hello to our wonderful EOPS staff. They can give you lots of information on the programs, and while there make sure you complete the sign-up sheet letting us know you're interested in applying.
Everyone that signs up will be automatically entered into a Drawing to Win a $25 VISA Gift Card!
We look forward to seeing you there!
HAPPY FEBRUARY!
Here's Just Some of What's Been Happening in EOPS & CARE During the Fall 2021 Semester
- Welcome Back/Giveaway: At the beginning of the semester EOPS & CARE welcomed returning and new students with snacks and backpacks full of everything you need for class. Backpacks were also given out throughout the fall semester.
- CARE students checked in with us in September via a virtual meet and greet, and soon after they were lucky enough to pick up a Costco Gas Card or Bus Pass along with a goody bag from EOPS, in our Gas Card Giveaway!
- Transfer Workshops (virtual) were held from September to November with the Transfer Center, assisting our students with the transfer process and application procedures to 4-year colleges, and providing helpful information on the EOP programs at CSU and UC schools. A CSUN EOP Workshop was also held in November with the CSUN Director of EOP.
- Eligible EOPS & CARE students received their Financial/Textbook Grants in October/November.
- CARE students took part in an Emergency Kit Demo (virtual) in November and were then able to pick up a very useful Emergency Kit for themselves.
- During Finals we held a Finals Week Resources Giveaway and handed out lots of useful supplies to help you make it through.
All EOPS & CARE Students are Winners! But this Fall Some of You were Even Bigger Winners!!
Congratulations to the EOPS Survey Gift Card winners: Samantha Vaca and Angie Espinoza
Congratulations to the winners of the Thanksgiving Giveaway Baskets: Chloe Day, Brandon Hausey, and Kimberly Reales
Congratulations to the winners of the Holiday Gift Giveaway: Amalia Alcala, Kennyae Clark, Christina Jilavdaryan, and Jackeline Santos
And congratulations to our wonderful EOPS Specialist, Yvette Petrin, who this year celebrated 35 years in EOPS!!
Stay tuned for more of what's happening in EOPS & CARE in the upcoming Spring 2022 semester!!
If you're not yet part of this amazing program, apply now!! Applications are being accepted until Jan 7, 2022!
Visit the EOPS table at RegFEST 2021 to get lots more information on the program, eligibility, and how to apply. Stop by the AVC Palmdale Center on 12/6/21 from 2 pm to 7 pm.
You can also reach EOPS at any time at eops@avc.edu.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year to all of our EOPS & CARE students and staff!!