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August 2, 2021
Greetings Students!
You can do this; the end of summer semester is in sight! I urge you to stay focused on completing your studies so that you can achieve your goals. If you need assistance, reach out to student services.
Our mission remains unchanged and our goal is to create a safe environment where every student, employee and guest can learn, belong and achieve success. The best way you can keep yourself and those you care about safe is to access the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) vaccine. If you have not already done so, please seek out and receive the vaccine.
As you look to the future, I remind you that registration is open for fall semester which begins on Sept. 8. We applaud your determination and will continue to do all we can to help you be successful.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Extended Advising and Counseling Hours
To help students prepare for the fall semester, advising and counseling will shift to all virtual drop-ins beginning Aug. 16 through the first week of school. Please call 269.488.4040 to get in a virtual line and wait for a call from an advisor or counselor.
Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last sign in)
Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last sign in)
Need Help Paying Your Tuition? Sign Up for a Payment Plan
Do you know that you have the option of enrolling in a payment plan to pay your tuition? Payment plans allow you to make a series of smaller tuition payments instead of paying the whole bill at once. Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account or charged to a credit card, eliminating the possibility of forgetting a payment or making a late payment. To learn more and to enroll, go to your MyValley account and click on Payment Plan. As a reminder, tuition is due within five business days of registration
Back to School just got Easier!
Save time - avoid the lines - order everything you need for class online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Easy pickup at any campus location or shipped to your home for only $5. Pay with financial aid credit card or voucher. Simple returns or exchanges. We have everything you need for a great semester at bookstore.kvcc.edu!
FAFSA Summer Support
Throughout the remaining weeks of August, the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is providing outreach, information and support to recent high school graduates and their families to increase FAFSA completion rates and positively impact college-going rates. The assistance will be available to anyone across the state of Michigan, and will include information and assistance sessions and one-on-one support.
1. One-on-one FAFSA assistance can be scheduled by emailing adviser@micollegeaccess.org or by calling or texting the college advising hotline at 810.373.5385.
2. FAFSA assistance sessions will be held weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (EDT) now through August 26. Advance scheduling is not necessary; participants can join any session via Google Meet, or by dialing 1-346-800-2445 (PIN: 202 581 229#).
Valley CARES Application Still Available
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented both Kalamazoo Valley and our students with unprecedented challenges. In consideration of this, the college created the Valley CARES Emergency Assistance Fund. The Valley CARES Emergency Assistance Fund provides limited emergency financial support to students who have experienced unexpected technology/living expenses related to the coronavirus. The Valley CARES Emergency Assistance Fund application can be found in your MyValley account, by selecting Valley CARES Application, under “My Links.” Eligible students can receive up to $500 for Covid-related expenses while Valley CARES funds are still available.
Please email the Financial Aid office or call 269.488.4340 with any questions.
Work on Campus as a Student Ambassador
Do you enjoy talking to prospective students and sharing your positive Kalamazoo Valley Community College experience with others? The Enrollment Management Office is looking for ambitious students who are looking to gain leadership skills within the campus and the local community through interactions with the public.
Student Ambassadors will work directly with prospective students, family members, community members, and professionals within Kalamazoo Valley Community College. These individuals will also work heavily with our social media outreach including participating in our “Student Takeovers” on Instagram. This position consists of giving campus tours, participating in select off-campus and on-campus events, giving group presentations, assisting with calling campaigns, data entry and other outreach related activities. Student Ambassadors will also assist with office support activities and other duties as assigned.
Apply now!
KVAAP College Experience
Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program (KVAAP) College Experience is a free two-week experience to prepare incoming KVAAP students for college success! The program runs Aug 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day in Anna Whitten Hall Room 128.
Students will:
- Meet and engage with students, staff and instructors
- Learn about valuable college resources
- Receive advising and registration assistance
- Gain several college success strategies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College will provide
- A safe and fun environment
- All learning materials
- Daily lunch stipend
- Laptop upon successful completion of the experience
Space is limited, so secure your spot soon by calling 269.373.7946 or by visiting http://www.kvcc.edu/kvaap. Sign up now.
Looking for Work? Career Coach Can Help
Student Employment Services assists students with job searching, resume writing and practice interviewing. Career Coach, the college's online job board, has more than 150 jobs posted currently in a variety of industries. Visit Career Coach to see if there is something that interests you. If you are looking for a different job than what is listed, we can help. Call 269.488.4040 or email careercenter@kvcc.edu to schedule an appointment with Student Employment Services.
Business/IT
Registration Representative – Borgess/R1 (multiple positions)
Office Administrator – Re/Max Kalamazoo (need QuickBooks experience)
Document-Records/Operations Associate – Abraxas
Student Support/Sales – Kellogg Company
IT/IS Service Associate – St. Joe County ISD
Administrative Assistant – KSS Enterprises
Fund Development Specialist – Senior Services
Administrative Assistant – Aldevra, LLC
Sales Counselor – Friendship Village
Student Support/Remarketing – Kellogg Company
Registration/Schedulers – WMU Homer Stryker, MD School of Medicine
Art/New Media
Graphic Designer – Imperial Beverage
Education
Environmental Educator – Kalamazoo Nature Center
Childcare Provider – Kid Builders, Mattawan
Para-professional – KRESA
Childcare Coordinator/Early Learning Coordinator – YMCA of Kalamazoo
Interventionist/Reading Tutor – AmeriCorps
Pre-School Teacher – St. Margaret Mary School
Childcare Teachers – Adventures Learning Center
General Studies
Activities Assistant – Friendship Village
Environmental Health and Safety Technician – Zoetis
Student Worker – Motus Integrated Technologies
Installer (soap, hand sanitizer, etc.) – KSS Enterprises
Health Careers
Health Disabilities Specialist – St. Joe County ISD
Medical Assistants – WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Dental Assistant – Naturally You Dentistry
Dental Hygienist – Woodland Family Dental
Dental Hygienist – Schimp Family Dentistry
Dental Hygienist – Verne E Ticknor, DDS
Human Services
Life Skills Trainer – Baseline, LLC
Certified Peer Support Specialist – MRC Industries
Skill Building Coach – MRC Industries
Youth Specialist – Kalamazoo County Government
Trades
Airfield Technician – Kalamazoo County Government
Home Repair Technician Assistant – Senior Services
HVAC – All Positions – Kalamazoo Mechanical
Maintenance Tech – Summit Polymers
Machinist – Humphrey Products
Maintenance – Kalamazoo County Government
Welder-Fabricator – L.D. Docsa Associates, Inc
Kalamazoo Valley Libraries: Beat the Heat. Cool off in Kalamazoo Valley’s Libraries!
Beat that summer heat and your semester stress. Come and cool off in one of our libraries and find access to everything you need to finish all of your semester projects.
- Need access to a computer or the internet to attend class and finish coursework? Come use one of our library computers or apply to check out a loaner laptop or a mobile wi-fi hotspot. All hardware loans are for the entire semester.
- Need access to a textbook that’s on in the library? Just provide our friendly library staff with your course number, instructor, or the book’s title, and we’ll be happy to lend you a copy. Most are available for a three hour loan during the library’s open hours. Make sure to have your Valley ID available.
- Looking for a quiet place to study or read? The lower floor of the Texas Township library is now open. Come and curl up with a book while you watch a summer storm through the floor to ceiling windows.
- Need help with research or citations? Library staff are standing by online and in person to help answer any questions you have and connect you to the resources you need over the phone, email, or Zoom. Through our 24/7 chat service, research and citation help are available at any hour.
Virtual Assistance:
Visit us online
Call 269.488.4380 (TTC)
Email libraries@kvcc.edu
Zoom by appointment, please email to schedule.
Summer Hours 2021
Virtual Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Chat with a college librarian 24/7
Library Open Hours:
Texas Township Campus Library (TTC)
Monday- Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Closed from 8 - 9 a.m. on Tuesdays for staff training.
Arcadia Commons Campus Library (ACC)
(located in Anna Whitten Hall, Room 321)
Monday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Need Assistance? Student Services can Help!
Students who need assistance should contact the departments below to schedule:
- Virtual appointments
- In-person appointments
Call or email for an appointment so that we can best serve you. You can also self-schedule your appointment through MyValley. Click on "Schedule an Appointment with Student Services" under My Links.
As a reminder, the college adopts summer hours from May 17 through August 13. Hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with a limited number of student services open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Student Services Contact List
Admissions, Registration and Records: arr@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4281
Advising and Counseling: counseling@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040 Apprenticeships: apprenticeship@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4873
Bookstore: bookstore.kvcc.edu or 268.488.4030
Financial Aid: finaid@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4340
Internships: intern@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4635
IT (Computer) Help Desk: IT@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4250
Kalamazoo Promise Services: mmorales@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4515
KVAAP: kvaap@kvcc.edu or 269.373.7946
Life Resources: cdunten@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
Office of Early/Middle College & Dual Enrollment: earlymiddlecollege@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4509
Office for Student Access: studentaccess@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4397
Pay Station: paystation@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4162
Prior Learning: lbrooks@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4873
Public Safety/Campus Police: publicsafety@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4575
Student Employment Services: careercenter@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
Student Strengths Development: strengths@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
Student Success Services: success@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
Transfer Resource Services: ebell@kvcc.edu or lfunk@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
Testing Center
(TTC): testcenter@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4235
Tutoring: learningcenter@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4397
Veteran Services: cheidelberg@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4040
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