Support For You

As a DeAnza student there are many resources available to you to support your learning. 

Successful people know that seeking the help and support of others as needed is a strategy that has much to offer.  To quote a fellow instructor,  a willingness to seek help in order to meet your goals is an important mindset to cultivate. 

As your instructor, I am your #1 "go to" person to contact if you're having any problems in this class.  If something doesn't make sense, if something seems confusing, if you need help of any kind, or you'd just like more information, let me know. Please reach out to me.  

If you run into problems using Canvas refer to the Canvas Assistance included in the Campus Resources below and contact me via email.  We will solve the problem together. Read on for more information about services available to you. 

I will be communicating with the class through regular announcements. 

I send out announcements every Monday and Friday (and sometimes other days). They contain TO DO lists, what's happening this week, tips, and much, much more. 

Read them. Even though sometimes they're long and they might come every few days, read them!

Read all of them. 

You are responsible for the information communicated.

• If you read the announcements, you'll be well informed and more likely to stay on top of the course and avoid stress

•  If you skip reading some, you will miss valuable information that could end up getting in your way of success in this class.  It can also add stress.

I have designed a variety of resources  to assist you on your path towards mastery of Nutrition 10. Use them--they will help you (Not using them will definitely put you at a disadvantage) 

• 6 Worksheets. After finishing filling in a Worksheet, be sure to check the answers and any explanations I write about specific questions

• Test Study Guides

• Recordings of Mini-Lectures

• The TO DO lists provided in the Friday and Monday Announcements. Tips and strategies often appear on the course Homepage and/or Announcements.

• Practice Quizzes

Here is a list of resources at DeAnza:

• For an overview of the MANY Student Services that are offered at DeAnza, check out this Guide to Student Services

• The Biological and Health Sciences Division Counselor:  Tom Nguyen 

  • Tom is a GREAT resource available to you. He can help you in a myriad of ways--from questions about courses and prerequisites to offering help and strategies dealing with challenging courses. Don't hesitate to contact him. He can be reached through e-mail: nguyentom@fhda.edu

• Canvas technical Support: There is a question mark (?) on the Canvas Global Navigation Menu.  Click on it and you'll see a menu of options for getting help with problems you're experiencing with Canvas.  Additionally, check out what's offered through the Canvas help section on the DeAnza website

• Deanza's Online Learning Website, Check out the Student Hub. There is a lot there that can really help you.

• The Student Success Center on campus is a wonderful resource. They offer a wide variety of services. Check out their many free on-Zoom  Academic Workshops--they're offered in weeks 5-9 of the quarter, on diverse topics.

• Do you need a computer? Did you know you can get one at DeAnza? Check out Free Refurbished Computers! And also... there are many computers you can use on campus. That will link you to a page that lists where they are, and other creative ways to get a computer to use.

• Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: If you've used accommodations due to disability at DeAnza or another campus, please check in with our Disability Support Programs and Services Division at the start of the quarter to activate your accommodation in Nutrition 10. If you suspect you need disability accommodation but haven't use them in the past, a counselor can explain the intake and evaluation process and help you get started. 

• The General Counseling and Advising Center

• The Psychological Services Department offers a wide array of services, including groups and workshops. Check them out!

• Timely Care  provides FREE mental health care and other resources to DeAnza Student. You can use it on your phone or other device to get virtual care from anywhere.  24/7

• The DeAnza Health Services is the go-to place for many services having to do with your health. I talk to a lot of students who are unaware of the benefits you are entitled to receive.  Check them out!

• Food Pantry: Are you experiencing food deprivation? DeAnza's Food Pantry can help. The DeAnza Food Pantry is on Instagram which provides up-to-date activities.