Educational Assistance Center

Honoring Oxnard College's Veterans

Oxnard College held a Veteran's Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 12, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm outside of Condor Hall, honoring those who served or are currently serving, military-affiliated students, staff, and families from the Ventura County Community College District.

The event began with the Color Guard presenting the flags, followed by the National Anthem. Dr. Cobian then addressed the audience, emphasizing the need for affordable housing, healthcare, and access to education for veterans. He concluded by expressing gratitude to all those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. He specifically thanked them for their service and sacrifice.

EAC Counselor America Barroso paid tribute with a heartfelt speech to her late veteran Marine friend and former VRC veteran student worker Ernest Ortega. Earnest passed away from cancer, and a moment of silence was observed in his memory.

Special guest speaker Army Staff Sergeant James McLanahan, a member of the Army Special Forces, gave a powerful speech about his journey to higher education through military service and the challenges and hardships he faced with his men during his tours of duty.

Following the ceremony, lunch was given to all who attended at the Condor Café, and military representatives, and military stress dogs participated in a student resource fair.

 

Did You Know? PTSD and Memory

Trauma can impair the brain’s capacity to encode and recover memories efficiently. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect memory in two primary ways: firstly, it can affect a person’s memory such as causing vivid flashbacks of the traumatic event or making it difficult to recall the event itself; secondly, it can affect a person’s general memory, causing increased forgetfulness and decreased working memory. To help students strengthen cognitive engagement and memory, the EAC will offer LS R006 Improving Memory Strategies Mondays from 9:30-10:45 next semester.

 

EAC now has a newsletter!

Check out THE ADVOCATE: A Newsletter Devoted to Disability Equity. Issues 1, 2, and 3 are available now! Future issues will be released every month.

 

EAC's Mission

The Educational Center (EAC) is committed to providing students with disabilities the opportunity to effectively matriculate into the mainstream of college and community life. We provide services that facilitate equal access to education, self-advocacy, academic self-efficacy, and personal growth opportunities to maximize individual student success. While remaining grounded in developing student independence in the post-secondary learning environment, Oxnard College and the EAC department recognize the campus and community cultural wealth and support systems that students bring to our campus. 
 
EAC values diversity and promotes awareness and retention by providing quality services and courses for students with disabilities. It is a resource for students and the campus community, providing guidance relating to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Amendments. Consultation and support to the campus are also provided in 508 compliance, distance education, and Universal Design and campus accessibility. 

 

We Have an App!

Access all your EAC services from one convenient spot! We created an app that you can download onto your phone by scanning the QR code below. In the app, you will find links for requesting:

  • Alternate media
  • Extra time on quizzes/exams
  • Note takers
  • Tutoring
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Consent to release forms
  • Full course load letters
  • Continuation of services
  • Appointments with our staff
QR code for EAC Student App

You can also access the EAC App's desktop version on your web browser. Give it a try!

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