Support for You

My Commitment to My Learners

The art of learning is best done when your voice is heard. If you can communicate your learning needs to me, then I can advocate for you. I recognize that this is an especially stressful time to be a student. Visible racist injustices, COVID-19, mass shootings, war, inflation, and political climate shifts have added significant stress and trauma to our lives, some more than others. Our lives may feel heavier and, as a result, you are likely coping with a lot more than you might even realize. These stressors affect your ability to process information and manage your learning -- that's a fact! The way you feel informs your ability to learn.

Give yourself grace as you do your best. I am committed to being flexible throughout this course to support you towards your academic success. I am your partner on this journey. I will support you, guide you, believe in you, and challenge you. Let's embrace these challenges together and do this.

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Office Hours

Schedule a meeting with me directly using the Calendly option on the Home Page. I will hold additional office hours near the end of the semester. This information will be sent out during the weekly Announcements on Canvas.

Cerritos CARES

First Stop for Student Help

Need help with emergency aid application, study hall, counseling, or accessing records? It's all here at the Cerritos Care website.

Tip: Use this website to see if you qualify for a free laptop and WiFi access for $14.99/month.

Support for Writers

Working with a Writing Tutor or Attending a Writing Workshop

If you want to work with a writing tutor or attend a writing workshop, you should visit the Cerritos College Success Center. If you’re worried about completing an assignment on time, seek out help by linking up with tutors or counselors. In addition to tutoring, the Success Center also offers supplemental learning activities – such as workshops and directed learning activities (DLAs) – designed to help students to develop the skills and strategies you will need to succeed in Psychology 103.

These services are FREE and available to all students. You can make an appointment by calling 562-653-7891 ext. 7891.

Health & Welllness Services

Student Health Services professionals are actively available to provide health and wellness services to students. While some services are currently available in-person at the Student Health and Wellness Clinic, most are conveniently available via Zoom telehealth appointments.

Students may access both medical and mental health support by calling 562.860.2451 ext. 2321

Disability Accommodation and Inclusive Learning Statement

Your success in this class is important to me. We all learn differently and bring various strengths to the class. If there are aspects of the course that prevent you from learning or make you feel excluded, please let me know as soon as possible. Together, we’ll develop strategies to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course.

I have made every effort to make this course accessible to all students. If you encounter a problem accessing anything in this course or you require an academic adjustment based on the impact of a disability (such as class note taker, larger fonts on exams, etc.), please discuss this with me and contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) formerly the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at 562-860-2451 ext. 2335. While SAS staff and faculty are working remotely, they are still busy serving students and supporting you. Information regarding disabilities and accommodations will be kept confidential.

There are also a range of resources on campus, including:

Mental Health Statement

As a student, you may experience a range of challenges that can interfere with learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, substance use, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may diminish your academic performance and/or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. Cerritos services are available and treatment does work. You can learn more about confidential mental health services available on campus at either: Student Health Psychological Services.

24-hour emergency help is also available through the Mental Health Crisis Support at (562) 653-7821 (press option 1).

Veteran's Education Office

The Veteran’s Resource Center is a one-stop site for veteran students that provides academic support, camaraderie, and wellness programs. This center is staffed by people who understand the unique issues that veterans face and is dedicated to success in academics and life. For more information call 562-860-2451 ext. 3716.

Title IX

If you have been the victim of sexual violence, gender discrimination, or sexual harassment, the college can provide you with a variety of support resources. Resources are available to survivors with or without them filing a complaint.

Technology Support

Please remember that your instructor is a Psychology professor, not an Information Technology support professional. So, if you ever experience technical difficulties with Canvas itself, you should instead email TNStudentHelp@cerritos.edu. To expedite the process, include your student number, your date of birth, and the five-digit section number of the class in which you are enrolled.

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