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Learning is a shared experience.
Learning is a shared experience.
We are in this together.
We are in this together.
Welcome. I am glad you are here :)
Welcome. I am glad you are here :)
I have been with City College San Francisco (CCSF) as a full-time faculty since 2014. I absolutely love learning, teaching, and counseling! I strive to continuously evolve as an educator, academic counselor, and a person. Currently, I teach CRER 60: Deciding on a Career (3 units) and periodically CRER 61: Orientation to Career Success (1-unit). Both courses are asynchronous.
In 2022, I transitioned into the Academic Counseling Services and Programs department to serve as an academic counselor for our students. Prior to that, I was with the Learning Assistance Department as an instructional faculty, tutoring coordinator, and served as the department chair for almost 8 years. I taught a variety of credit and non-credit college success and tutor training courses. Additionally, I supervised tutoring and coordinated the Learning Assistance Department's online and in-person tutoring program. I truly enjoy supporting students through their academic, career, and life goals. I am honored to share a small part of that journey with each of you.
Spring 2025 Online Course
Spring 2025 Online Course
Fall 2025 Online Course
Fall 2025 Online Course
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Contact Information
Elaine Avrus (she/her), Academic Counselor & Instructional Faculty
Email: eavrus@ccsf.edu (Once class begins, please use the CANVAS Inbox messaging system).
Monday - Thursday: Replies to emails within 24 hours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Will reply to emails on the following Monday
Please note: This is a 100% online, asynchronous class. There are no weekly Zoom lectures or required meetings.
Office Phone: N/A (Email is the best contact option)
Office Hours: By appointment. Virtually - Thursdays, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Additional office hours are available upon request. We can always find a time that works.
Office Location: Virtual and Multi-use Building (MUB 39) Office #M23
A little bit about me outside of work...
A little bit about me outside of work...
My Girl
My Girl
I love any outdoor adventure with my adorable pup. She is my 14-pound sidekick. I keep a spreadsheet of dog-friendly parks, trails and activities to explore!
Adventure
Adventure
Taking road trips and finding special places away in nature are two of my favorite things. Spring break I rented a campervan and took a week long road trip with my dog...it was awesome!
Summer 2025, I am backpacking for 5 days in Desolation Wilderness for the first time.
I have also visited 6 countries and almost all 50 states!
Learning
Learning
Reading helps me decompress, use my imagination, and brings calm to my life. I am currently working my way through The Seven Sisters, a series by Lucinda Riley.
I often take classes for my own growth and enrichment. I just completed one on how to integrate AI with Career Counseling.
Support
Support
No matter where you are in your educational or career journey, I am here to support you in any way I can. Success is not often linear. If you are struggling, please let me know.
Below are some valuable resources available to you through CCSF.
Setting up for your courses:
Setting up for your courses:
Please set up your RAM ID and log in information for CANVAS at least a week before the class starts. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or just to introduce yourself. I look forward to working with you this semester!
Understanding CCSF's Drop Policies
Understanding CCSF's Drop Policies
It is your responsibility as the student to add or drop classes either online or in-person at designated registration offices. If you are dropping a class it is important that you be aware of the deadlines as students may be asked to pay for courses that are dropped after the deadline. See the Free City College Policy for more information. “No show” means that you never showed up / came to class or participated in any activity. Online students will be considered a “no show” and dropped from the class who have no communication with the instructor and do not complete tasks within the first week of class by the indicated due dates.
Student Success Hub
Student Success Hub
City College offers academic, financial, health, and support services to help you succeed here and beyond. Use the Student Success Hub to learn more about each service and how to use them.
Log-in Instructions
Log-in Instructions
Go to the RAM ID Portal and Login.
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for new students
Once logged in, Click on the Canvas Tile.
Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.
Canvas Chat Support is available 24/7.
CCSF Online Course Support Center
Online Learning
Online Learning
Succeeding as a Remote Learner. Valuable tips for success and what to expect.
If you are new to online learning you can take an online course readiness evaluation quiz to help confirm that online learning is right for you. Tune into this 3C Online Education short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning. How well online classes work for you depends on many factors, including your computer system, computer skills and knowledge, reading skills, time management skills, motivation, study skills, self-discipline, and learning style.
Online classes utilize a learning management system called Canvas. You can login to the Canvas page by using your RAM ID. If you have trouble logging in to Canvas or need instructions for logging in contact the CCSF Online Course Support Center. Once you login to Canvas, you can access more help at the Canvas Help Menu in the left sidebar including 24-hour phone support. Student Services offers support for online learners and information on succeeding in an online class. For all technical related questions, please contact Canvas Support. The Canvas Support hotline (844) 592-2198 is available 24/7. Canvas technical support can also be reached by Live Chat. Last, you can refer to the Canvas Guides for more help.
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