Fall 2014
Cuyamaca College Veteran Services Publication
Serving Those Who Serve Us
This Issue
SERVICES
Mission Statement.......….…..1
Cuyamaca College Veterans Services is a
comprehensive student success program that
includes multi-departmental coordination between
Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Disabled
Students Programs and Services, and Counseling.
Veteran’s Week……………….…2
Veteran’s BBQ…………………….3
Campus Map………………………4
Registration Information…....5
Counseling Hours…….…………6
CUYAMACA NEWS
SVO………………..…………....…...7
VRC Staff……………………..……..8
Veteran Services Staff…………9
Cuyamaca Veteran Services is proud to announce
that in Spring 2015 we are launching a text book loan
program, available to all veteran students.
**Books are limited. For more information call (619) 660-4542.
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In observance of Veterans Day, Cuyamaca College remembers and honors the
contribution of both our active and veteran military families by hosting a
week of veteran related activities.
Mobile VA Unit
Grand Lawn, Monday, November 10th from 0900 to 1500
The Mobile Vet Center is a customized vehicle that is equipped with confidential counseling space and a state of the art communication package that will provide VA benefits explanation and assistance, referrals for medical issues, employment assessment and much
more!
Student Veterans’ Organization Food Sale
Grand Lawn, Monday, November 10th from 0930 to 1230
Student Veterans Organization will be selling coffee and donuts to help raise money for
club activities.
CSU Transfer Application Workshop for Veteran Students
Wednesday, November 12th from 1300 to 1500
The workshop will provide a general overview on how to submit the California State
University online application for admission.
RSVP with [email protected].
Student Veterans’ BBQ
Water Conservation Garden, Thursday, November 13th from 1200-1330
Veteran students please join us for a complimentary BBQ in your honor. In addition to the
food, we will have music and entertainment in the form of a guest speaker.
RSVP with [email protected] by November 3rd.
Veterans Book Display
Cuyamaca College Library, Monday through Friday, November 10th-14th
The library will host a book display to honor Veterans Week and those who have served.
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Registration
Spring 2014 Priority Registration for
Veterans is November 17, 2014
*Priority registration is for ALL veterans with a DD214 and active duty with
ID card.
** New veteran students must complete the online orientation to receive
priority registration via WebAdvisor.
If you are a veteran and your registration date is any date other
than the above date, contact the Admissions and Records office as
soon as possible at (619) 660-4282.
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Counseling
Drop into the Counseling Department for questions about the upcoming
Spring 2014 semester!
Monday, Nov. 10
1000-1300
Wednesday, Nov. 12
1200-1500
Thursday, Nov. 13
1000-1400
Friday, Nov. 14
0900-1300
Monday, Nov. 17
0900-1600
Tuesday, Nov. 18
0900-1600
Wednesday, Nov. 19
0900-1500
Thursday, Nov. 20
0900-1200
Friday, Nov. 21
0900-1300
Monday, Nov. 24
1000-1300
*Actual times are subject to change.
Call (619) 660-4542 for more information.
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Student Veteran Organization
Participate in the Cuyamaca Student Veteran Organization!!
Like us on Facebook to receive event information.
www.facebook.com/cuyamacacollegeSVO
For more information, contact SVO President Angelica Palau at
[email protected] OR Call (619) 660-4060
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Sean Johnson
Thaddeus Sanders
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Jacqueline Tirado
Angelica Palau
Mon—Thurs: 0830-1630
Friday: 0830-1230
We are located on the first floor of the
Cuyamaca College Student Center.
Building I, Room 121 (619) 660-4060
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Osvaldo Torres,
Debra Ayers,
Veterans Counselor
VA Certifying Official
Counseling Department
Building A-201
PH: 619-660-4437
Admissions and Record
Building A-319
PH: 619-660-4282
Kaylin Rosal,
VA Student Work-study
Counseling Department
Building A-201
PH: 619-660-4542
VA WORK STUDY POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
Please inquire at the Veteran Services Office in A319 or call
Debbie Ayers at 619-660-4276
Duties—General Office Practice, Customer Service and
assisting students with VA Education Benefits.
Start Date—As soon as you are approved for VA Work Study
Important Contacts
DISABLED STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
VETERANS RESOURCE
CENTER
A-113
619-660-4239
FINANCIAL AID
A-303
619-660-4201
I-121
619-660-4060
VETERAN COUNSELING
A-200
619-660-4542
Cuyamaca College | Veterans Services
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway A-200
El Cajon, CA 92019-4304
(619)-660-4429
www.cuyamaca.edu/admissions/vet.asp
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Governing Board Members:
Greg Barr, Bill Garrett, Edwin Hiel, Debbie Justeson, Mary Kay Rosinski
Student Trustees: Jocelyn Estrada, Zack Gianino
Chancellor: Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D.
Cuyamaca President: Mark J. Zacovic, Ph.D.
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