RTC Basic Studies Dept. Spring Orientation, 2013.

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2. Renton Technical College
R T C
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3. Steve
Hanson
President
Renton Technical College
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4. Marty Heilstedt
Vice President
Instruction
David Pelkey
Vice President
Student Services
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Jessica Supinski
Director of Student Programs
and Engagement

6. YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE RTC
COMMUNITY!
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7. Welcome to the RTC
Library!
Renton Technical College Library
Technology Resource Center
Room C-204
3000 NE 4th Street
Renton, WA 98056-4195
Phone: 425-235-2331
Fax: 425-235-7816
Email: librarian@RTC.edu
Website: http://www.RTC.edu/library
Library

8. Library Open Hours
During College Quarters
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Between College Quarters
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday Varies
Library is closed on most holidays.

9. Free Library Services
Sign up for a free RTC Library card so you can check out
and take library materials home to use
books
media materials (audiocassettes, CDs, DVDs, videos)
Computers, printers and machines that play media
Online databases (dictionaries, encyclopedias, and
more)
Internet and wireless access
Lots of rooms, tables and chairs for studying.

10. Library staff is here to help!
Kate, Yueh-Lin, Eric, Jinny
Laura, Jayne, Debbie

11. Building I
Roberts Campus
Center
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UPSTAIRS
….
DOWNSTAIRS…

13. Upstairs: Student Services
Register for classes
Talk to an advisor
 Stop by to get a parking permit
application
425-435-5840
Elaine Calloway
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14. What is an ADVISOR?
An advisor helps students find information
about college classes and careers. They can
also help you with other issues that impact
your learning.
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15. Advisors help with many things…
To make an appointment
call 425-435-5840
Or drop by during open
Office hours: I-225
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16. Basic Studies Advising:
David Grant
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Kristin McCurdy

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Sharon
David
MEET OUR SECURITY
STAFF CALL: (425) 235-7871
Brian

18. Safety
Be aware. Look around you.
Lock your car. Don’t leave valuables in your car.
Don’t leave valuables in the classroom.
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19. If you are scared
or see something strange,
tell your teacher
or call Security.
(425) 235-7871.
In an emergency, call 911.
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20. = Student Parking
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21. Parking
Daytime students need to have parking permits.
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THEY ARE FREE!
1.Fill out the application.
2. Turn it in at Student Services and
and get your permit.
3. Display it on the left side of your
front windshield.
THEY ARE GOOD FOR TWO YEARS.

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24. Basic Studies
ESL, ABE, GED
Building D
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25. Jodi Novotny
Dean of Basic Studies
Jenna Pollock
Associate Dean of Basic
Studies
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26. Colleen
Basic Studies
Administrative
Assistants
Toni
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27. ABE/GED CLASSES ARE IN Building J. (Some ESL classes
too).
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Debbie
ABE/GED
Administrative
Assistant

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RTC now has SPANISH GED!

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I-BEST PROGRAMS HAVE TWO
TEACHERS
SO THAT MORE STUDENTS CAN
SUCCEED.
Simone Terrell, Phlebotomy Instructor
John Falconer, I-BEST Instructor
Martha Chamberlin, Accounting Instructor
Connie Tran, I-BEST Instructor

30. Over 60 programs at RTC!
See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuzQiqBFx6w
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MAY 16th
:
OPEN
DOOR
FESTIVA
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Visit Classes! Explore Programs!

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Delicious food, live music, fun activities for the whole family!

34. OUR TEACHERS LOVE TEACHING.
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ABE/GED
TEACHERS
Reading, Writing, Math
ESL TEACHERS
LEVELS 1 -6
“I am in the business of saving lives--one
student at a time.” - Michele Lesmeister
“I teach because I believe that to teach is
to learn.” – Nahid Eng

35. THE LEARNING PATHWAY…
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36. COME TO CLASS
EVERY DAY!
Regular attendance
is necessary.
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37. ESL CLASSES
Speaking
Listening
Reading
 Writing
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38. Levels 1 - 6
Every ESL Student
also learns to use
a computer
Break through the glass ceiling!
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39. ESL includes CIVICS: Being an active
member of society.
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40. Hybrid Classes and more….
We have some new classes to BOOST your English!
VIDEO LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJI7d0z0ito
Add a Class: Free for current Basic Studies students.
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41. AT RTC, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
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