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EDUCATIONAL PLAN/ DEGREEWORKS
Students create an educational plan in DegreeWorks, found on MyPortal. During orientation, new students learn how to create an abbreviated educational plan for their rst one or two quarters. Students must then develop a comprehensive educational plan for three quarters or more. Both orientation and an approved comprehensive educational plan are required steps in obtaining priority enrollment.
Students can also perform a degree audit in MyPortal to see what courses they have completed and which requirements remain to be completed in order to nish their degree or certi cate. DegreeWorks will indicate what percentage of their degree has been completed. is information may be used by Financial Aid to determine if students are on track to complete their degree and maintain their nancial aid eligibility. DegreeWorks also has an educational plan function that allows students or counselors to create a multi- quarter plan for registration, including their degree requirements. is plan may also be used by Financial Aid in appeals or to determine if a student has an approved plan on le.
Students who are considering a change of major can run “what if” scenarios to compare their progress in other majors. A “change major” function is available in MyPortal if students nd they are making better progress in a di erent major or program or wish to pursue a di erent area of study. Students can also change their educational goal in MyPortal.
EOPS AND CARE
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) provides support services for economically and academically disadvantaged students. Services include academic and personal counseling; assistance in completing admission, registration and nancial aid forms; and early registration and university transfer services.
As part of EOPS, the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program provides support services to single heads of household receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). CARE students receive academic and personal counseling, early registration and nancial assistance with child care, books and transportation.
Location: Hinson Campus Center (Lower level)
Telephone: 408.864.8950 Website: deanza.edu/eops
EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (OFFICE OF)
e O ce of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education (Equity O ce) promotes an academic, cultural and social environment that provides equity, social justice and academic success for all members of the campus community. e Equity O ce has expanded the mission of fostering a climate of healthy diversity that values individual and group di erences and respects the perspectives of others by working to eliminate barriers that perpetuate inequity, injustice and mono-cultural education. e o ce works to deepen acceptance and understanding of diverse
cultural and ethnic groups, including racial, gender, LGBTQQI+, religious, di erently abled, and economic and political a nity.
More information on student equity and the Equity O ce is available on page 7 and online.
Location: MLC, 250
Telephone: 408.864.5636
Email: equityo ce@deanza.edu Website: deanza.edu/equityo ce
EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART
e Euphrat Museum of Art, located at the front of the Visual & Performing Arts Center, presents engaging exhibitions and educational materials that provide a resource of visual ideas and a platform for communication. It is a forum of ideas about art expressed through one-of-a- kind exhibitions and events. Nationally recognized, the Euphrat program:
■ Highlights the heritage of di erent cultures
■ Enhances understanding of art fundamentals, art history and esthetics
■ Augments college instruction in multiple disciplines
e Euphrat organizes an annual De Anza Student Art Show. Students participate in all aspects of museum operations, including the Euphrat's Arts and Schools Program that provides art classes to elementary and middle-school students in the community.
Receptions for the artists are free and open to the public. Call the Euphrat to schedule a group tour.
Location:
Euphrat Museum of Art, Visual & Performing Arts Center
Telephone: 408.864.5464 Website: deanza.edu/euphrat
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