Fall 2013
Cuyamaca College Veterans Services Publica on n
Serving Those Who Serve Us
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
General Counseling.
This Issue
SERVICES Spring 2014 Priority Registra on for
Veterans is November 18, 2014
Veterans Services........…..…..1 Welcome to Cuyamaca……….2 *Priority registra
on is for all veterans with a DD214 and ac ve duty with ID card.
must a end an orienta on and advising to receive priority
** New veteran students
Orienta on/Assessments……3 Counseling Office Hours……..4 Counseling 120……………………5 (
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Mon—Thurs: 0900 ‐ 1600 Friday: Closed Veteran Services Office: A319 Contact: 619‐660‐4282 Announcements…………....…...6 VRC Staff……………………..……..7 Veteran Services Staff…………8 Don’t forget to turn in your Semester work sheet aŌer
you register for Spring 2014 classes.
Osvaldo Torres Veteran Counselor On behalf of the faculty and staff of Veterans
Services, let me give you a warm welcome to
Cuyamaca College and thank you for
honorably serving our nation. I am committed
to providing the best possible service to help
you achieve your educational goals and
objectives. As your advocate and counselor, I
am here to help you navigate through all of
the processes involved with being or
becoming a student at Cuyamaca College. I
understand that the transition to student life
can be challenging, yet rewarding. With that
in mind, I will work very hard to ease this
transition for you and practice a military
friendly approach in providing services. I look
forward to working with you and thank you
again for your dedication to our country.
Please welcome our new veterans’ counseling interns, Cynthia Thompson and Stephen
Sheets! We will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Friday, November 1st from 9am—11am in
the Veterans Resource Center (I‐121). This is a great opportunity to meet the counseling
interns and our new counselor, Osvaldo Torres. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Please contact (619) 660‐4542 to RSVP
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Orienta on and Assessment 
Monday, 28 October 2013
Time: 1000‐1400
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Time: 1400‐1800
LOCATED IN ROOM E‐210
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TAKE MATH & ENGLISH ASSESSMENT TESTS 
MEET WITH A COUNSELOR 
OBTAIN INFORMATION ON SERVICES AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE 
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS WELCOME 
In order to participate in Priority Registration, please bring your DD214 (member 4 copy) and Eligibility Notice to the veterans services office. Coyote Brief 3
Counseling Drop into the Counseling Department for assistance and questions for the
upcoming Spring 2014 semester!
NOV. 12 1000‐1300 NOV. 13 1200‐1430 NOV. 14 900‐1130 NOV. 18 0830‐1230 AND
1330‐1700 NOV. 19 0900‐1630 NOV. 20 0830‐1630 NOV. 21 0900‐1330 NOV. 25 1200‐1700 NOV. 26 0900‐1200 NOV. 27 1200‐1530 *Actual times are subject to change. Call (619) 660‐4542 for more information. Coyote Brief 4
Counseling 120 [VETERANS/ACTIVE DUTY] Now there is a class for you!
Counseling 120 College Success and Transi on Skills
for Veterans
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This course is designed for Veterans and
transi oning ac ve duty service members.
Open to all students.
THIS COURSE:  Provides an overview of military readjustment and transition related issues  Meets general education for transfer to CSU (Area E) and is UC transferable Spring 2014
Section #4846
TTH 1300-1415
Instructor:
Osvaldo Torres  Teaches study strategies that can help increase your reading speed, comprehension, note‐taking, time management and critical thinking skills  Provides instruction on how to decide on a major or evaluate your present career choice  Helps students set goals and acquire the skills to complete their educational objective Coyote Brief 5
Announcements Register for the
Job & Resource
Fair on
www.sdvec.org
Participate in the Cuyamaca Student Veteran Organization!!
The SVO meets the first Wednesday of every month at the VRC
in room I‐121 from 1430‐1530
Like us on Facebook
to receive event information. www.facebook.com/cuyamacacollegeSVO For more information, contact SVO Vice President Kaylin Rosal at [email protected] OR Call (619) 660‐4542 Coyote Brief 6
:) Chad Peterson Thaddeus Sanders Nathaniel Hatcher Mon & Wed: 0830‐1630
Tues & Thurs: 0830‐1500
Friday: 0900‐1230
We are located on the first floor of the
Cuyamaca Student Center.
Building I, Room 121 (619) 660‐4060
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Osvaldo Torres, Veterans Counselor Counseling Department Building A‐201 Debra Ayers, VA Cer fying Official Admissions and Records Building A‐319 PH: 619‐660‐4437 PH: 619‐660‐4276 William Greer, VA Student Work‐study Admissions and Records Building A‐319 Courtney Lucca, VA Student Work‐study Admissions and Records Building A‐319 PH: 619‐660‐4282 PH: 619‐660‐4282 Eric Kirby, VA Student Work‐study Admissions and Records Building A‐319 PH: 619‐660‐4282 Kaylin Rosal, VA Student Work‐study Counseling Department Building A‐201 PH: 619‐660‐4542 DISABLED STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
VETERANS RESOURCE
CENTER
Important Contacts
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 GarreƩ, Edwin Hiel, Debbie Justeson, Mary Kay Rosinski
Student Trustees: Samantha Elliot, Muhammed Alyasini
Chancellor: Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D.
Cuyamaca President: Mark J. Zacovic, Ph.D.
Grossmont President: Sunita V. Cooke, Ph.D.
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Grossmont‐Cuyamaca Community College District 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020‐1799 | (619) 644‐7010 | www.gcccd.edu