A Resource Handbook for ESLA, ESL and ENGA Students

Languages at SAC Center for English Language Learning at SAC

(Revised, 2018)

1819 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78212-3941; (210-486-0000)

Table of Contents Page #(s)

1. Who are we? 5

2. Mission statement; vision and goals: 5

3. Accreditation: 5

4. Where is CELL @ SAC?

5. Who are the CELL @ SAC faculty?

6. What courses can I take? Credit (ESLA ENGA) or non-credit ESL…

7. Getting started: ESLA and ENGA Students; CE ESL students

8. The course placement process for NEW ESL, ESLA and ENGA students:

a. Instructions for zooming text 6 b. Example flyer for English Placement Test 7 c. The student information sheet 8 d. Example of writing placement sheet (response sheet) 9 e. What is my score? What is my level? 10 f. Do you have a question about your placement level? 10 g. Student request to change placement form 11

9. Tuition and Fees:

10. When does registration start? When do I have to pay? Registration Payment Calendar

11. Students use ACES to enroll for classes: 11-15

12. Where is the Oppenheimer Academic Center? (the location of the ESLA/ENGA/ESL classes)? 15

13. Where are the classrooms? 16

14. The ESLA, ENGA and ESL Courses:

a. What is the class schedule? b. Program overview--credit and non-credit courses: 16 c. Course descriptions 16-17 d. Curriculum 17 e. Learning outcomes 17 f. ESL internet materials on CELL @ SAC web site g. E-syllabi for your classes 17 h. Attendance/participation 17 i. Complaint form about an ESLA, ENGA or ESL class 17 j. Grades: • Grading Scale 18 • Midterm and final grades 18 • Students can see their grades in ACES 18 • Passing to the next level 18 • Student appeal (complaint) about a final grade 18 k. Course survey (evaluation) forms 19 l. Computer lab 19

15. Information for students currently taking ESLA or ESL classes

a. The advisement process 19 b. Personal Advisement 19 c. Add/drop form 20

16. English for Academic Purposes (ENGA)

a. Qualifying 20 b. Important information 20-21

17. How do students log in to their college email in ACES? 21

18. Example of flyer for F-1 Visa Compliance Seminar 22 (ISS at San Antonio College)

19. Three examples of international/multicultural Activities at San Antonio College 23-25

20. Additional academic resources for students:

a. Computer labs at San Antonio College 25 b. Mega lab 25 • Virtual tour • Mega lab hardware and software • Available equipment for students to use • Training—Canvas, Word, PowerPoint c. Writing center--Gonzales Hall (#203) 25 d. Free tutoring – STUDENT ASSISTANCE CENTER (SLAC) 25 e. Free faxing room: Moody # 709 25 f. Study rooms: Moody 4th and 5th floor 25 g. Print cards 25

21. Student certificate for completion of ESLA and ENGA: 26

22. Student certificate for Continuing Education ESL classes: 26 23. Loftin Student Center (LSC): 27

24. Student Life:

a. Social/recreational information and activities on campus 27 b. Social/recreational Information and activities off-campus 27

25. Parking permits: 27

26. Tobin Lofts--student housing: 27

27. I lost something! Where can I find it? 27

28. Safety/emergencies: 27

29. Student health insurance: 28

30 Excellent programs at San Antonio College: 28-29

31. Additional educational opportunities: 29

32. Organizational Chart for Cell @ SAC: 29

33. San Antonio College student handbook link: 29

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1. Who are we? San Antonio College (SAC) is one of five colleges of the Alamo Colleges

CELL @ SAC is one academic discipline in the Department of World Languages (Oppenheimer #119)

2. Mission statement; vision and goals (See: CELL @ SAC homepage—on the bottom)

3. Accreditation: SAC (accredited since 1972) has regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges; CELL at SAC has national accreditation from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

4. Where Is CELL @ SAC on campus?

5. Who are the CELL @ SAC faculty?

6. What courses can I take? Credit (ESLA ENGA) or non-credit ESL…

7. Getting started: ESLA and ENGA Students; CE ESL students

8. The course placement process for NEW ESL, ESLA and ENGA students:

a. Instructions for zooming text

b. Example flyer for the English Placement Test

c. The student information sheet

d. Example of writing placement sheet (response sheet)

e. What is my score? What is my level?

f. Do you have a question about your placement level? No or Yes

g. Student request to change placement form

a. (Note: To make a picture larger, click on ZOOM.)

Zoom in here

b. Example of flyer for the English placement test

The English placement test assists faculty in determining the student’s skill in listening, reading, vocabulary, and grammar

English PLACEMENT TEST

c. The student information sheet helps the faculty at CELL @ SAC learn about you.

d. Example of Writing Placement Test (response sheet)

You will write a response to a question. The writing sample provides information about your skill in writing English.

This chart shows you your placement level.

e. What is my score? What is my level? Within two days after you test, go to Oppenheimer #119 to receive your scores and placement level.

This chart shows you your placement level.

f. Do you have a question about your placement level? No or Yes

g. Yes: Go to Oppenheimer # 119. Complete the Student Request to Change Placement form); speak with a professor (Cell @ SAC full-time faculty).

9. Tuition and Fees

10. When does registration start? When do I have to pay? Registration Payment Calendar

11. Students use ACES to enroll for classes: (technical assistance: 210-485-0555)

Click on Student, Then Click on Web Services

12. Where is the Oppenheimer Academic Center (the location of the ESLA/ENGA/ESL classes)?

13. Where are the classrooms?

14. The ESLA, ENGA and ESL Courses: a. What is the class schedule? b. Program Overview--credit and non-credit courses: c. Instructional Guides (credit classes): enter ESLA or ENGA

Select Course

Level ONE ESLA Speaking and Listening 0310 ESLA Writing 0311 ESLA Grammar 0312 ESLA Reading and vocabulary 0313

Level TWO ESLA Speaking and Listening 0320 ESLA Writing 0321 ESLA Grammar 0322 ESLA Reading and vocabulary 0323 Level THREE ESLA Speaking and Listening 0330 ESLA Writing 0331 ESLA Grammar 0332 ESLA Reading and vocabulary 0333

Level FOUR ESLA Speaking and Listening 0340 ESLA Writing 0341 ESLA Grammar 0342 ESLA Reading and vocabulary 0343

ENGA ENGA Composition and 0351 Grammar ENGA Reading and Vocabulary 0353 ENGA Composition and 0361 Grammar ENGA Reading and Vocabulary 0363

d. Curriculum (go to Information for Information for Advisors, Counselors and Students: On the top of page, click on Curriculum) e. Learning outcomes: same as d. f. ESL Internet materials g. E-syllabi for your classes are in Concourse. In the box for Subject, find (click) ESLA (ESL—same as ESLA) or ENGA; click Search. h. Attendance/participation: coming to class every day is very important. Read your course syllabi about the attendance policy. i. Student Complaint about a class: Go to OP #119. Ask for the Complaint form. You must fill out the form there. Leave it for the Department Chair.

j. Grades:

• Grading Scale:

ESLA and ENGA: “A” (excellent), “B” (good), “C” (average), “D” (below average/pass), F” (failure), “I” (incomplete), “IP” (in-progress), “W” (withdrawal), and “AU” (audit).

ESL (non-credit): “A” (excellent), “B” (good), “C” (average), “F” (failure), NR= in-progress OR withdrawal

• Your instructor gives you a midterm grade and a final grade. Ask your instructor for more information about them.

• Students can see their grades in ACES:

click (1) student; (2) Student & Financial Aid; (3) Student Records; (4) Midterm Grades OR (4) Final Grades

NOTE: Most faculty also put their grades in Canvas. Ask your instructor.

• Passing to the next level

You must receive at least a C grade to take the next level. For example:

You finish GRAMMAR 0332  Grade C, B or A Register for Grammar 0342. “ “ “ Grade F, IP (NR) or W Register for Grammar 0332 (again). “ “ “ Grade I Speak with your professor.

• Student Appeal (Complaint)-- about a final grade: Ask for the student appeal about a final grade form in OP #119.

k. Course survey (evaluation forms): Toward the end of each term, students receive a course survey (evaluation) form in their ACES email account for each of their courses. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM FOR EACH OF YOUR COURSES ELECTRONICALLY.

l. Computer lab: Oppenheimer #120

15. Information for students currently taking ESLA or ESL classes:

a. The advisement process:

• All new students may speak with Cell @ SAC full-time faculty.

• Group advisement takes places in YOUR class during the sixth or seventh week of each 8-week session. You learn about the classes you need for next semester.

• All level 4 students receive advisement from their level 4 professors about the TSI exam requirement for ENGA classes.

b. For personal advisement, go to: Services for Women & Non-Traditional Students

c. To register for the next flex term, complete an Add/Drop form and go to Oppenheimer #119:

ESLA, ENGA (blue form) or ESL (yellow form)

16. English for Academic Purposes (ENGA): a. ESLA students qualify for ENGA after they pass ESLA level 4; new students qualify for ENGA by their placement score.

b. Click here to link to important information for ENGA students on the CELL @ SAC web site. Read about:

What are the ENGA Courses? What are ENGA Prerequisites? The TSI Referral Ten Steps for CE ESL Level 4 Students Who Wish to Take ENGA Determining College Readiness

• At the end of each ENGA course, all ENGA students receive advisement about their college-ready status from their ENGA professors.

• To become college-ready, students must meet ALL requirements for ENGA Composition and Grammar and Reading and Vocabulary. Read your syllabi. Speak with your professor.

• When you have completed all requirements for ENGA, you have completed the highest level at CELL @ SAC.

 Go to Oppenheimer # 119.  Ask for a certificate of completion  For information about college courses, go to Counseling and Advising Services.

17: How do students log in to their college email in ACES?

18. Example of flyer for F-1 Visa Compliance Seminar (International Student Services (ISS) at San Antonio College): For more information about being an F-1 visa student at SAC @ CELL, contact: ISS

Information during the seminar includes: F-1 student responsibilities, how to maintain F-1 visa status, types of employment under USCIS, obtaining a social security card, things to do in San Antonio, etc.

19. Three Examples of International/multicultural Activities at San Antonio College

San Antonio College-Hispanic Heritage Month--You Tube

20. Additional Academic Resources for Students

a. Computer labs at San Antonio College b. Mega Lab • Virtual Tour • Mega lab hardware and software • Available Equipment for students to use • Training—Canvas, Word, PowerPoint C. Writing Center (Gonzales Hall [GH – 203]) receive feedback about your writing assignments) d. Free tutoring -SLAC e. Free Faxing Room: Moody # 709 f. Study Rooms: Moody 4th and 5th floor g. Print cards (locations Oppenheimer Academic Center OC 307, Moody #709)

21. Student certificate of completion of ESLA and ENGA:

22. Student certificate for Continuing Education ESL classes:

23. Loftin Student Center (LSC): bookstore, cafeteria, game room, cyber café and much more!

24. Student Life (click on Calendar of Events)

A. Social /Recreational Information and Activities on Campus

• Challenger Learning Center at the Scobee Auditorium • Clubs and Organizations (San Antonio College web site) • Events at San Antonio College

• Fine Arts Calendar—on going activities throughout the year are posted on a San Antonio College web site • Kinesiology/Dance: Links of Interest • McAllister Auditorium • Sports on Campus (San Antonio College web site) • Wellness at San Antonio College

B. Social/Recreational Information and Activities off Campus (web sites may change)

• Institute of Texas Cultures (The University of Texas at San Antonio) Click on Texas Folklife Festival (June); Asian Festival (February)) • Attractions in San Antonio • San Antonio--Parks and Recreation

25. Parking on campus:

• The fee for parking is included in your bill when you pay for tuition.

26. Tobin Lofts--student housing

27. I lost something in the Oppenheimer Academic Center. Where can I find it? (LOST AND FOUND): First floor: Go to OC 119 Second floor: Go to OC 219 or OC 119

Missing something somewhere else? Go to campus police at North Main and W. Park (map of campus).

28. Safety/emergencies

Alamo Colleges Police Department (ACPD) Emergency: 485-0911 Non-emergency--485-0099 Weather conditions (College cancellations) =485-0189 San Antonio-emergencies: 911

29. Student Health Insurance (for students at the Alamo Colleges)

(International students with an F-1 visa at San Antonio College are required to purchase and maintain health insurance. For information about the insurance requirements, contact International Student Services ; OC #220, email: [email protected]; phone: (210) 486-0116).

International Student Health Insurance Options:

• International Student Insurance http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/ • PSI International Student & Scholar Health Insurance http://www.psiservice.com/psiweb/index.jsp;jsessionid=6E4969730AAA74AF376D8FAEC A3DD37D • HTH Travel Insurance http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/students_plans.cfm • Compass Student Health Insurance https://www.compassstudenthealthinsurance.com/ • International Student Organization Insurance (Find an international student insurance plan)

30. Excellent programs at San Antonio College:

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has awarded an exemplary (excellent) rating for academic programs to these 11 programs:

• Business management • Computer-aided design • Dental assisting • Radio-TV and Film • *Nursing Education • Finance • Financial management • medical assisting • Public Administration • Real Estate • Mortuary Science • American Sign Language

* The Department of Nursing Education at San Antonio College is one of the largest programs in San Antonio and Texas. It is highly competitive and has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.

It is accredited by the following agencies: Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Accreditations Commissions for Education in Nursing

31. Additional educational opportunities: Continuing Education at San Antonio College

Alamo University Center

32. Organizational Chart for CELL @ SAC

33. For additional information for students at San Antonio College, refer to the San Antonio College Student Handbook or contact Counseling and Advising Services.

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