Campus Closure
As part of the continuing effort to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all members of the campus community, the Lassen Community College (LCC) campus is closed to the public until further notice. This includes all indoor and outdoor recreational facilities (track, soccer fields, etc.).
Only those personnel who have been designated by the college as essential to college operations are permitted on campus. Other faculty, staff, or community members that need to come on to campus must first be personally cleared through the office of the Superintendent/President.
These measures will help to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of our campus community, and will also help to ensure the success of our many Spring 2020 classes that continue via remote learning methodologies. As a member of the LCC community, your cooperation in this issue is greatly appreciated.
Please direct any questions or inquiries to the LCC Public Information Office at (530) 251-8820
Registration
Registration for summer and fall is now open. To register for classes please log onto your student portal or contact counseling. For assistance with registration call the main counseling line at 530-251-8842 or email them at lcccounseling@lassencollege.edu.
EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs students call 520-249-8426 or contact trogers@lassencollege.edu.
DSPS students call Barbara Baston 530- 249- 8325 or email bbaston@lassencollege.edu.
Getting Started
http://www.lassencollege.edu/get-started/Pages/default.aspx
Food Resources
The Lassen Community College Cougar Cupboard is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Students in need of food are highly encouraged to sign up for CalFresh.
Any students needing
immediate food assistance or help signing up for CalFresh, please contact
mackley@lassencollege.edu.
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. You may receive up to $194 a month per household member.
If you would like to apply for CalFresh online you may access the following link:
https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/index.jsp
If you do not have internet access and would like to sign up for CalFresh with a caseworker directly please call (530)251- 8152.
Local Resources:
Susanville:
*Lunches for ages 1-18 click link for information
https://www.lassennews.com/schools-offer-ways-for-county-youth-to-get-meals/
*Salvation Army Susanville:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheSusanvilleSalvationArmy/posts/?ref=page_internal
*Cross Roads: Offers breakfast at 7:30am and lunch from 12pm-1pm daily and it is to go. They do food boxes for families every 30 days, must call to sign up (530) 251-0701. No proof of residence is needed for any other food serves.
*WIC: Any students who are mothers or expecting are encouraged to sign up for WIC, the supplemental nutrition program specifically for Women, Infants and Children. Please call (530)257-7094 for further information or how to apply.
*Baby Formula: Ronda Hall (HEART program) (530) 251-8375
Herlong:
*Fort Sage Family Resource Center- 170 David S Hall Ave, Herlong Emergency boxes are available on Wednesdays only. Next pantry day is April 9th. You will need to call (530)827-3007 when you get there since they are not open to the public right now.
*Lunches for children 1-18
http://fortsage.ss6.sharpschool.com/news/what_s_new/04_01_2020_LunchDistribution
6 locations in the area
Indian Housing Road Pick-up (Herlong)
Community Center on Tamarack (Herlong)
Entry to Trailer Park (Herlong)
The Mark (Herlong)
Cowboy Joe Rd. (Herlong)
Doyle Senior Center
Chester:
*Almanor Basin Food Pantry- Drive up services from 10-noon on the first Saturday AFTER the 1st Friday of the month, then 2 weeks after that Saturday. 386 A Main St. Chester Ca. Must bring proof that you are resident of Chester.
*Helping Hands Food Pantry - Wesleyan Church corner of Gay Street and Frost Avenue. Pick up times are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-3pm. You are allowed 12 visits a year with no more than one visit a week. Must bring proof that you are resident of Chester.
*Lunches for children 1-18 – click link for more information
https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/MealService
Beiber/Adin:
*Big Valley Family Resource Center - 125 HWY 299 E Bieber CA. They have their food pickups once a month, must call (530)294-5700 for next date. They also have emergency packets if a family is in need.
HOPE Food Pantry at Susanville Methodist Church
https://www.susanvillestuff.com/hope-food-pantry-opens-at-susanville-united-methodist-church/
Housing Resources
Governor Gavin Newsom Executive Order
The order is effective immediately and will apply through May 31, 2020
Builds on the Governor's previous executive action authorizing local governments to
halt evictions
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020. The order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent and prohibits enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts. It also requires tenants to declare in writing, no more than seven days after the rent comes due, that the tenant cannot pay all or part of their rent due to COVID-19.
The tenant would be required to retain documentation but not required to submit it to the landlord in advance. And the tenant would remain obligated to repay full rent in a timely manner and could still face eviction after the enforcement moratorium is lifted. The order takes effect immediately, and provides immediate relief to tenants for whom rent is due on April 1st.
Today's action builds on Governor Newsom's previous executive order authorizing local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the pandemic.
A copy of the Governor's executive order can be found here and the text of the order can also be found here.
Susanville Resources:
Lassen County Health and Social Services- (530) 251-8183 Can help with those who are homeless, navigating housing, subsidies housing, move in fees and deposits, etc. Must qualify for services. For homeless during this time contact LCHSS for emergency housing under the executive order (530) 251-8183. They also have the Public Health/Covid19 Hotline 530-251-8100 open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
Lassen Works Housing information: Call (530) 251-8152 for more information. They have 3 different housing programs that all require qualification but offer help for those who are homeless, need support for maintaining housing and/or a single parent program. Call them for more information on each program. 1616 Chestnut St, Susanville, CA 96130.
Crossroads Ministries – (530) 251-0701. Has a place to sleep each night. The doors open up at 5pm to sign up. At 7 am you head out and need to be back by 5pm the next night to sign back up. 2410 Main St, Susanville, CA 96130.
Chester Resources:
Plumas County Department of Social Services – (530) 283-6350. For homeless during this time contact PCDSS for emergency housing under the executive order. They are waiting for directions but will work with the person to secure resources.
Current listings (all local areas)-
Susanville Real Estate: (530)257-2010
www.susanvillerealestate.com
Mt. Lassen Properties: (530)257-8087
www.mtlhomes.com
Sierra Desert Properties: (530)250-7146
www.sierradesertproperties.com .
https://www.apartments.com/susanville-ca/
Other Resources
Crossroads – (530)251-0701: Anyone can shower and do laundry. First come, first serve basis from 9am-12pm daily. 2410 Main St, Susanville, CA 96130
Judy's House – (530)250-2797: Anyone can shower and do laundry. First come, first serve basis. Open from 4pm-12am daily. 810 Nevada St. location Susanville, CA.
Plumas County Dept of Social Services – (530)283-6350 SNAP program call for information to see if you qualify.
Family Solutions Wraparound (530)251-8340
Lassen Family Services (530)257-4599 (food, clothing, domestic violence shelter) crisis line: (530)257-5004
School Resources
CARES Act
CARES Act Federal Emergency Relief Grants for Students
New information about online schooling, student help resources and other resources.
https://cvc.edu/keeplearning/
Low-Cost and Free Internet Access
Several companies throughout California are offering free or low-cost internet access to students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AT&T:
AT&T is providing free access to its
WiFi hotspots across the country.
California Connects:
California Community Colleges students are eligible for this
eligible for this mobile hotspot servicepowered by Sprint, which offers nationwide 4G LTE connectivity and allows users to connect up to 10 WiFi enabled devices for up to 10 hours on a single charge for only $19.99 a month.
Charter:
Charter is offering
free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi accessfor 60 days to households college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Additionally, all WiFi hotspots are now free of charge.
Comcast:
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering two months of free to Internet service through the
Internet Essentials program. This offer is available to new and existing customers. Additionally,
Xfinity WiFi hotspots are now available free of charge to the public.
T-Mobile:
T-Mobile is providing unlimited data to all current customers who have plans with data for the next 60 days. It will also provide additional data to mobile hotspot users.
Sprint:
Sprint is
providing unlimited data for 60 days to customers with metered data plans and giving 20 GB of free mobile hotspot to customers with hotspot-capable devices.
Verizon:
Verizon is
waiving late fees and suspending service termination for customers negatively impacted by the global crisis.
The Lassen Community College Cougar Cupboard is temporarily closed for visitors.
Students in need of food are highly encouraged to sign up for CalFresh.
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. You may earn up to $194 a month per household member.
Any students needing
immediate food assistance or help signing up for CalFresh, please contact
mackley@lassencollege.edu.
If you would like to apply for CalFresh online you may access the following link:
If you do not have internet access and would like to sign up for CalFresh with a caseworker directly please call 257-7094.
Any students who are mothers or expecting are encouraged to sign up for WIC, the supplemental nutrition program specifically for Women, Infants and Children. Please call 257-7094 for further information or how to apply.
Salvation Army is also still helping those in need with what they can, they can be reached at 257-0314 Monday- Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Other resources:
Lassen High is handing out food for anyone under 18 years old. Call school or check site for specific times/locations.
Susanville School District is handing out food to their students. Call school or check site for specific times/locations.
There may be other schools handing out food but these are the ones I know about for sure.
Salvation Army 257-0314
Crossroads Ministries 251-0701
Lassen Works 251-8152 (welfare/medi-cal/etc.)
Fort Sage Family Resource Center-Food Pantry 827-3007 (Herlong)
Westwood Family Resource Center-Food Bank 256-3706
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) 257-7094
Lassen County Behavioral Health usually has some bread or other donations in their lobby for clients 251-8108
Family Solutions Wraparound 251-8340
Lassen Family Services 257-4599 (food, clothing, domestic violence shelter) crisis line: 257-5004
Aurora Wellness Support 257-3864
Judy's House 250-2797
Graduation
Postponement of the LCC Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony
Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the Lassen Community College Commencement ceremony previously scheduled for May 22nd, 2020 has been postponed until further notice. This is not a decision that was taken lightly, but was neccesary to ensure the safety of our students and our campus community.
Many colleges and universities across the country are choosing to simply cancel their commencement ceremonies. Lassen College does not agree with this action, and we feel that to do this would unfairly deprive our graduating students of a once in a lifetime memory that they have worked so very hard to earn.
We are therefore determined to not allow current circumnstances to stop us from appropriately celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students—they deserve a commencement, and they will have one. Unfortunately, current circumstances will not allow this to happen until sometime
after this May. We will reschedule this ceremony to a future date once circumstances improve, and will widely communicate the new commencement date when appropriate.
Wellness
Wellness Newsletter
Tutoring
LCC Students find that getting on Zoom is easy and the tutoring sessions are very helpful. You can access via phone if you do not have internet. If you don't have a camera on your device, that's okay. If you do have a camera and don't want to be on video, that's ok too. Student feedback indicates that at first some students are anxious about using Zoom, but once they click the link to a Zoom meeting, it's easy to navigate and very intuitive.
- Students interested in receiving one-on one Zoom tutoring should contact Meggin @ (530) 430-7226 to set up sessions.
- Zoom drop-in tutoring is available for Math 40 and Math 8. No need to schedule an appointment and no invite necessary, just click on link during the day/time it is happening:
Thursdays Math 40 (Tutor Cole)-Thursdays 11am to 1 pm.
Meeting link https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/179277505
Mondays and Wednesdays Math 8 (Tutor Cole) 2 pm-3 pm.
Meeting link https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/297247840
NetTutor-it's in Canvas.
Find "NetTutor" listed in the course navigation within your Canvas course. (Note-You have to go into your canvas course). Click the link to open your NetTutor Tutoring Home Page. If NetTutor is not listed in the course navigation within your Canvas course, please call the LCC Learning Center.
We know that not being able to come on campus to seek academic support can make things even more stressful during times like these. We appreciate the patience you've already shown during this time of remote learning. Please know that you can always connect with the Learning Center by phone: (530) 430-7226 or by email: mlewman@lassencollege.edu.
Library & Learning Center
LCC Library and Learning Center
http://lassencollege.libguides.com/ARChome
