Fresno City College is comprised of a significantly large number of Southeast Asian-American students, and this trend is expected to continue to grow. Many of them are the first in their families to attend college. Fresno City College can play a vital role in helping to stabilize the rapid changes in the Southeast Asian-American communities. The Southeast Asian-American Experience During the conflict in Southeast Asia, the people of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam fought with the United States against communism. When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, hundreds of thousands of people left their homelands and became refugees. Many of them settled in various regions in the United States. Currently, there are thousands of Southeast Asian refugees residing in the Central Valley. Southeast Asian Veterans were honored with other Veterans at Fresno City College. About the USEAA Program USEAA (pronounced "you see ah") is an acronym for United Southeast Asian-Americans. This reflects the ethnically diverse and unified student body served by the program. Established in the fall of 1999, the USEAA Academic Program at Fresno City College is a joint collaboration between the English Department and the Counseling Center. The program’s goals are to assist students in the transfer process and to increase the number of Southeast Asian-American students transferring to four-year universities. Although it has a special emphasis on Southeast Asian cultures and experiences, the program is open to students of all ethnicities. What Do We Provide? Instructional services and counseling services USEAA offers English 125, 126, 1A and Guidance Studies (GS) 47A and GS 48. The English classes are designed to help students learn effective reading, writing, analytic, and research skills. GS 47A and GS 48 classes are designed to address study habits, career exploration and planning. English 1A satisfies the English requirement for the baccalaureate degree, and GS 47A and GS 48 are transferable elective units. Refer to Fresno City College catalog for specific course descriptions. Academic counseling/transfer assistance The USEAA counselor is available to provide USEAA students with ongoing counseling support throughout the academic year. This includes academic and transfer planning, career, and personal counseling. The counselor is dedicated to helping students succeed. Other services include, but not limited to: Mentoring support and study groups Field trips to four-year university campuses Referrals for students with special needs Guest Speakers How Does A Student Benefit? Participate in a class environment designed to help students excel academically Receive individualized assistance for academic advice and transfer planning Gain empowerment by support from faculty, staff, and professionals from the community. Develop a meaningful and fulfilling college experience Gain access to many campus and community resources Who Is Eligible? This is a year-long program. Any student who meets the following criteria is a potential USEAA student: Plans to transfer to a four-year university or institution Is eligible for English 125, 126, and willing to enroll in all required courses including Guidance Studies for two consecutive semesters (fall and spring) Is willing to participate in activities sponsored by the program For placement tests, please contact Fresno City College's Assessment Center at (559) 442-8282. About the Faculty and Staff The USEAA team is comprised of dedicated faculty members from the Counseling Center and the English Department. They want to establish a good rapport with students and create an environment where students can trust, share, and learn. They bring unique expertise and experience from their fields to help USEAA students succeed in higher education. For more information about USEAA Academic Program, please contact: Shoua Yang, Program Counselor USEAA Office- 2nd Floor in the Bookstore, Room 223 (559) 442-4600, ext: 8639 shoua.yang@fresnocitycollege.edu Graciela Ramirez, Counselor Coordinator (559) 442-4600, ext: 8727 graciela.ramirez@fresnocitycollege.edu Lee Herrick, English Instructor (559) 442-4600, ext: 8105 lee.herrick@fresnocitycollege.edu Kris Lewis, English Instructor (559) 442-4600, ext: 8115 kristin.lewis@fresnocitycollege.edu Karen McCafferty (559)-442-4600, ext: 8082 karen.mccafferty@fresnocitycollege.edu Or write to: USEAA Academic Program Fresno City College Att: Graciela Ramirez 1101 E. University Ave. Fresno, CA 93741 Also See: The IDILE Program The CalWORKS Program The Puente Program USEAA Program TRDP Americorp Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S)

IDILE Program Puente Program CalWORKs Program USEAA Program TRDP Americorp Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S) Major Preparation Sheets Major Preparation Guides are a list of course requirements for and AA degree and transfers. Requirements Associate in Arts Degree The associate in arts degree is offered primarily for transfer students. Requirements Associate in Science Degree The associate in science degree programs show the designated course requirements and the departmental recommendations for elective courses. These electives are supportive and carry a strong recommendation. Requirements Certificate of Achievement A certificate of achievement in each program will be awarded to students who meet course requirements and who make application. Certificate of Completion A certificate of completion may be awarded by completion of a combination of courses listed below with a minimum "C" average in each course. Degrees and Certificates  You can graduate with a degree from Fresno City College, or complete all or most of your general education and lower division major requirements before you transfer to a University System. Admission Requirements Academic Requirements Graduation Requirements Transfer Requirements Administrative Requirements Looking for a specific class, past grades, schedules, instructor lists? Then our online WebAdvisor is ready to help! Schedules & Catalogs WebAdvisor Looking to study from home, or after hours? You may be interested in our on-line courses. More Access Online Academic Counseling: We want you to get to know more about our campus, where classrooms are located, how to get to our campus and more! Alumni Athletics Calendar of Events Academic Calendar Campus Contact Information Campus Map Campus News College Activities Directory of Instructors Our History President's Office

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