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While September may be best known for ushering in the new school year, the autumn season, the start of football, and exciting post-season baseball, it's also a month dedicated to safety as we celebrate not only National Preparedness Month but Campus Safety Month, too!
Throughout the month on our social channels, we'll be sharing some great tips to help prepare for an emergency, as well as things to remember to help ensure your safety while not just on campus, but whenever you're out and about. Be sure to follow us for those tips, and let's keep it going with a few more in this issue of The Sandbox!
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Campus Safety Tips
Electronic Distractions: Whether it’s staring down at your phone or listening to music, using electronic devices can seriously impair your ability to be aware of what is going on around you. Only use your devices after you’ve determined you are in an area or situation where it is safe to do so. Look up occasionally to re-scan your surroundings and make note of any changes. If you’re using headphones, consider using only one, or keeping the volume as low as possible in order to still be able to hear what is going on around you.
Scan: Most people automatically scan new situations or environments, but don’t always focus on the most useful information. Practice looking for exits, barriers, suspicious objects and people, and any other unique elements that could be of importance to your personal safety. Additionally, be sure not to get complacent in familiar environments, such as your workplace or a regularly frequented lunch spot. Just because it is safe one day does not mean it will be safe every day.
Speak Up: Report all the following situations immediately to your supervisor (while at work) or to the person in charge (when out in public): accidents, injuries, close calls, near misses, safety hazards or concerns, and any suspicious persons, activity, or behavior. Even if there is not currently a dangerous situation or nobody has been injured, if there are elements that could lead to either of these things, the person in charge should be made aware so that they can take the appropriate action.
Check out Coastline's social channels for more tips!
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National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2024 theme is "Start the Conversation" - starting a conversation today can help you and your family to take more actions to prepare. By taking simple steps, you can build your preparedness at your own pace. To learn more about how to prepare for everything from a medical emergency to a natural disaster, be sure to visit ready.gov/september. Coastline's Office of Public Safety is also always happy to help with any questions you have about emergency preparedness at Coastline.
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From the Coastline Blog:
"In the early 1990s," as Dr. Kevin Sampson puts it, "there were only four academic programs dedicated to homeland security or emergency management around the United States. Now there are over 600.” As part of the Coastline Blog's Teacher Feature series, check out former Coastline blogger Saul Rubin's conversation with Coastline Emergency Management & Homeland Security professor Dr. Kevin Sampson as they peel the curtain back on the world of emergency management and just what "homeland security" has come to mean in modern times.
Continue reading on the Coastline Blog.
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Coastline College is excited to announce that your student ID is now digital and available through the Coastline App. No more worrying about lost cards – your ID is now just a tap away. Get ready for a smoother, more convenient college experience. We encourage all current students to download the Coastline App and activate their digital student ID today!
How to Request a Digital Student ID Card
Once you have registered and paid all fees, follow these simple steps to request your Coastline Student ID:
- Send an email to CCCAdmissionsOffice@coastline.edu requesting a Digital Student ID Card.
- Include your name and Student ID Number.
- Attach a JPG photo (A headshot with a plain, uncluttered background).
- Attach a government issued ID for verification (i.e. drivers license, passport).
- Your digital student ID card will be available in the mobile app within 24-48 hours.
Alternatively, you can visit the Admissions & Records office in person, Monday - Friday, from 8 AM - 5 PM, to request your digital student ID:
- Bring a copy of your current term "Student Class Program."
- Have your photo taken with assistance from the Admissions & Records staff.
- Bring a government issued ID for verification (i.e. drivers license, passport) (i.e. drivers license, passport).
- Your digital student ID card will be available in the mobile app within 24-48 hours.
There is no additional fee; it's already included in your college fees.
How to Access Your Digital Student ID Card If you have the Coastline App:
- Open the app on your mobile device.
- Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.
- Select the "Student ID Card" link at the top of the list.
- Start using your digital student ID card!
Visit coastline.edu/student-id-cards for more information!
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Come experiment with a centuries old dyeing technique using cochineal (an insect found on cacti) and different acids found in nature to paint on preprinted cloth. Become familiar with a process used by the Aztec and Maya peoples of North and Central America as early as the second century BC.
Tuesday, September 17th
12:30pm - 2:00pm
In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus
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Submerge yourself in Fiesta en El Barrio, where the colores are vibrant, the sonidos contagious, and the flavors are autenticos! You will be transported to the rich and colorful streets of Latino America! This is a fiesta for the senses, and an opportunity to come together and celebrate the beautiful diversity, history, and community unity of our Hispanic/LatinX familia!
Tuesday, September 17th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus
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Associated Student Government (ASG) meetings are open to students, college employees, and the public. The meetings are a great opportunity to get involved in student leadership, learn about happenings at Coastline College, and share perspectives during public forum. Open ASG leadership positions and ASG meeting agendas are posted on the ASG webpage.
Wednesday, September 18th
9:00am - 10:30am (PDT)
Hybrid: In-Person @ Student Services Center, Room 217 & Online via Zoom
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Discover job search strategies that work in today’s competitive job market. Learn where to find job postings, including remote work.
Thursday, September 19th
4:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)
Online via Zoom
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Porch Talks happen once a month and are safe spaces for Umoja students to build a sense of connectedness with others and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community. Topics may change based upon student led conversations. This meeting's topic: Come meet other Black/African-American students, staff and faculty. We will discuss Umoja, student resources and of course end in our annual trivia game... Are you ready? Do you know? Who said, "Everyone woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer."
Thursday, September 19th
6:00pm - 7:00pm (PDT)
Hybrid: In-Person @ Student Services Center, Room 109 & Online via Zoom - Register to Attend
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Coastline's PreMed Club is building the next generation of leaders in healthcare! Join us virtually for club meetings every other Friday 2-3pm. All students interested in pursuing a career in medicine and healthcare are invited to participate!
Friday, September 20th
2:00pm - 3:00pm (PDT)
Online via Zoom
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MESA provides support services for underrepresented students pursuing degrees in calculus-based STEM majors through specialized academic advising, community building, tutoring, supplies, and more! Do you identify as a 1st generation college student? Are you eligible to receive need-based financial aid? Are you looking to transfer to a four-year university for your 1st bachelor's degree? Are you in a calculus-based STEM major at Coastline? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are eligible to apply to MESA! Complete the Interest Form and we will reach out to you with more information.
As part of Coastline's ongoing efforts to enhance communication and support for our students, we are excited to introduce a new feature that aims to streamline the process of seeking information and assistance. The "Got questions?" for serves as a centralized hub for inquires, providing a convenient and efficient for you to submit questions and receive a response within 24 to 48 hours. Find the form on the Student Services webpage whenever you have questions!
Spend your money on more than groceries! The Coastline Food Pantry supports students' nutritional needs with both perishable and non-perishable items available free of charge through weekly programming and Food Box pick up. The Coastline Food Pantry does not require an RSVP or reservation. All Coastline students are welcome to utilize the weekly Food Pantry and only need to check in via the Coastline Mobile App. Pick-ups are 11am-1pm on Mondays (Garden Grove Campus), Thursdays (Newport Beach Campus), and the second Tuesday of each month (Westminster-Le Jao Campus). Visit coastline.edu/basic-needs for more information.
Are crazy gas prices still putting a strain on your wallet? Coastline students can now ride the OC bus to school, work, shopping, and the beach for free! With unlimited rides on all OC Bus local fixed routes*, it is easy and convenient to get to Coastline College. Relax in air-conditioned buses and avoid paying parking costs or steep fuel prices. Students of Coastline can ride safely and with peace of mind knowing that they are contributing to a healthier and greener environment. Visit coastline.edu/bus-pass for more information.
Hey, Dolphins! Did you know that you have a free resource to basic needs, from any city within the United States? That's right! Food assistance, low cost prescriptions, transportation, housing assistance and more. You can access free or low cost services through the TimelyCare app. Signing up is easy. All you have to do is download the TimelyCare app or visit timelycare.com/coastline on your web-enabled device, sign in with your school .edu email address, then create a profile - and that’s it! Have questions? Check it out on Coastline's Mental Health Services page, then visit timelycare.com/coastline to get started.
Connect with classmates and fellow Dolphins, view and register for events, organize your class schedule, get notifications about important announcements, find helpful resources, and so much more with Coastline's very own mobile app! Add events to your calendar, set reminder notifications from Student Leadership and Student Services departments about meet and greets, and check in to the events you attend - all in the app! Download today from The App Store or Google Play and get connected!
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At Coastline we pride ourselves in being a supportive community - when someone is going through a difficult situation, it affects us all.
That’s why we’ve launched the Coastline CARE team. If you see something, say something! Report an incident by filling out a Maxient Form at coastline.edu/maxient.
We are here for you! Learn more and reach out to the CARE Team at coastline.edu/care-team, or call our public safety office at (714) 241-6040.
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Program of the Week:
Let Coastline pique your interest for interest rates and global markets! Take on society’s big questions on both macro and micro levels. With proper cost/benefit analysis, you’ll see the benefits of enrolling today. Learn more at coastline.edu/economics!
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Miss an Issue of The Sandbox?
Previous issues of The Sandbox are available for viewing on the Coastline Marketing Publications page! Head on over to check out features and highlights from previous issues you may have missed, or to re-visit old favorites!
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