Los Angeles Fire Department will have a COVID-19 vaccination distribution site on Los Angeles Southwest College's (LASC) campus in Parking Structure 8 starting Tuesday, April 6, to provide vaccinations to individuals in eligible tiers. Appointments will be available through myturn.ca.gov. The
vaccination site will operate up to six days a week and participants will enter and exit campus via the Denker Avenue gate. Learn more.
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The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Inglewood will host a free drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16 and April 30. Enter campus via the Western Avenue gate. The clinic is in Parking Lot 3. Learn more.
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LASC's 2021 Summer Session Schedule of Classes has been released. Take a look at all of the opportunities in our schedule. Summer Session classes are in two parts: Summer Session I is from June 14-July 18 and Summer Session II is from July 19-August 22. All classes will be taught remotely. Learn more.
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Spring Break is from Monday, April 5, to Friday, April 9. The afternoon of April 9 is the actual Friday of Spring Break and is a half day and employees only need to work four hours.
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Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee & The Human Resources Division-Health Benefits Unit has published its Spring 2021 Employee Health Benefits Newsletter, which includes benefit and wellness information. If you have additional questions on your employee benefits, email [email protected].
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LACCD's Board of Trustees approved extending the Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP). Eligible employees who wish to participate in the SRP have the option of resigning from the District on June 30 or December 31. Learn more. Based on the number of interested applicants, the board will vote whether or not to move forward with the SRP at its May 5 meeting.
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The Student Success Committee is looking to celebrate our students and their successes. Take a moment and fill out the form here to help recognize some of our most deserving students. Email the form back to [email protected]. |
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A four-week course on "Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching" will be available for all LACCD employees from April 12 to May 9. This course will guide you through a critical journey of becoming an equity-minded educator with the goal of cultivating inclusive experiences that empower all students to achieve their full intellectual capacity. Learn more.
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Check out LASC's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) newsletter that provides students with tools and resources for their success and career. Learn more. Q uestions? Email [email protected].
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Know students who need support with math? LASC's online math lab is available from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays as well as 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. This opportunity is free for all LASC students. Learn more.
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LACCD Chancellor Francisco Rodrigiez says the district has reached several key milestones regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and also shared some important updates about what may be ahead for the District in a recent email to employees. Learn more.
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LACCD Human Resources Department is hosting several upcoming Equal Employment Opportunity Trainings. If you plan on serving on any hiring committees in the future, consider completing the trainings. A flyer with additional information is attached to this email for your convenience. Learn more.
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To provide students with reliable, high-speed internet access — and in keeping with social-distancing directives issued by county, state, and national officials — LASC has launched “Drive-Up Wi-Fi." Students are welcome to drive to LASC, park in our parking lot and get FREE Wi-Fi! Learn more. You can also apply for a Wi-Fi hotspot here.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, LASC's Gallery is pleased to present "Women and Surrealism," a three-person exhibition recognizing the creative artistry of students Esmeralda Castellanos, Ruth Ferguson and Violeta Romero. Learn more.
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LASC Sociology Professor Dr. Kristine Wright will moderate a talk with the authors -- Jeff Chang and Dave “Davey D” Cook -- of the Young Adult adaptation of "Can’t Stop Won’t Stop" that explores Hip-Hop's beginnings to the present day. The talk will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the California African American Museum. Learn more. The event is part of the Behavioral Social and Sciences Department's Media Literacy Project. Learn more.
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LASC's Employee Recognition Day for FY 2020-2021 will be at 1 p.m. May 20. There will be opportunity drawings, recognitions, honoring our retirees and a DJ Dance Party! We will be recognizing the Classified Professional of the Year, the Administrator of the Year, and the Student Worker of the Year. Our Academic Senate will continue to facilitate the faculty awards. Please cast your votes here.
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LASC students are invited to take part in a virtual job fair from noon to 3 p.m. May 7. They will be able to connect with more than 40 employers from different industries with entry to experienced level positions. If you have questions, email [email protected]. Learn more.
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All students who have worked so hard to reach Graduation will be able to celebrate their accomplishment virtually at 4 p.m. June 8. Learn more about this year's Virtual Graduation Ceremony.
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The English and Foreign Language Department Presents "Say the Word" open mic. Come and express yourself through spoken word from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 on Zoom.
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LACCD's Lavender Graduation Celebration will be at 4 p.m. May 17 celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) student graduates. Learn more. LACCD invites students to apply to be a speaker at the event here.
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LACCD’s African American Outreach Initiative program presents the 2021 Virtual Black Graduation Celebration: A Cultural Ceremony Honoring Students! The celebration is from 3-5 p.m. May 25. Learn more.
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, LASC's campus is closed to the public, but almost all classes are offered in a remote learning (online) model using Canvas and all student services and business operations will be offered online. Keep up with the latest CVOID-19 news with LACCD's FAQ page.
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LASC's Spring Semester information guide for students details support and resources available such as tutoring, health and technology. Learn more. Students can live chat with our support programs this semester by visiting this link. Information on resources such as housing, WiFi, and food accessibility are available here.
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In the interest of furthering the educational objectives of students, LASC's Library will make available a Google Chromebook or Surface GO for one academic year for a student actively enrolled at the college. Learn more.
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LASC has a telephone hotline for employees to call with any general issues or concerns they might have related to operations as well as the impact of COVID-19. Contact the FreshDesk/FreshCaller hotline in the Winter Session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays at (323) 274-1680 or
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LACCD is hosting several webinars in the weeks ahead to support Distance Education teaching. For a full list of the upcoming webinars, visit here. The webinars are updated frequently so keep checking back.
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CHECK OUT #LASCCOUGARS CORNER,
OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS, HERE
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Take a moment to catch up on more of the latest LASC news. |
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LASC's Academic Senate and College Council committees provide leadership for the overall direction and support of the college. Take a moment to review the committees' meeting schedules. |
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Plan your schedule and other activities around LASC's academic calendar. |
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If you need to reach an LASC employee or department, click the buttons below to find this information. |
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The Public Relation Office welcomes campus employes to download and use the college's new logo on LASC's promotional and informational matierials and products. |
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Need to make changes to the website? Take a moment to fill out the form at the link below. |
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LASC's President Dr. Seher Awan is inviting all employees to a virtual town hall at 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday to receive updates and chat questions to her. The Town Hall can be accessed via Zoom at
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