The Student Life & Leadership Department (SLLD) and the students in the SGOCC, College Life Committee (CLC), and the Inter-Club Council (ICC) put great energy, time and commitment into the numerous events held every semester. Please refer to our ASOCC and Clubs Calendar or OCC Mobile App for ASOCC events and club meeting dates and times.
Events are ADA compliant. Reasonable accommodation requests related to a disability should be made no later than five business days prior to this event by contacting the Student Life & Leadership Department at (714) 432-5730 or studentlife@occ.cccd.edu .
Angel Tree Toy Donation Drive
Beginning on November 14th to December 16th, the Associated Students of Orange Coast College’s College Life Committee (CLC) will be holding the Fall 2022 Angel Tree Event where we will be collecting toy donations and donating to charities Orange Coast College CalWORKSs & Care and Operation Santa Claus. Angel trees are located in the Watson Hall, College Center, Art Center, Technology Center, and the Student Union and have boxes beside them where toy donations can be donated. For students that have the option to receive extra credit from their classes, toys must be brought to the Student Union Desk. For more information please contact the Student Life & Leadership Department or at studentlife@occ.cccd.edu .
Student Success Workshops
Using effective study skills is key to being successful in your classes! Every month, OCC offers a variety of workshops to students to help them sharpen their skills.
Student Success Workshops (PDF)
Here are just a few examples of topics to expect on our monthly workshop calendar:
- Time Management—It can be hard to balance school, work and studying. Learn how to manage your time more effectively!
- Learning Styles—Are you a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner? Learn which study skills and strategies work best for your learning style
- Test Prep—Learn some techniques for how to study for exams
- Transfer plans, Financial Aid, Communication Styles and Goal-setting workshops are also offered!
All the workshops are offered via Zoom and on campus.
STEM WORKSHOPS
STEM Workshops Nov Dec 2022.pdf
Calculus Review for Calculus-based Physics: Are you in one of the calculus-based Physics classes and feel like you could use a calculus review? Come for a crash review of Algebra, Trig, and Calculus 1!
Physics Technical Writing and Lab Skills: Workshop for all levels of Physics on how to produce a strong lab report. Learn everything you need to know about Word and Excel. Topics include: typing equations, proper lab format, formatting plots, interpreting plots, and more.
Math Review for Non-STEM Majors: Are you a non-STEM major taking an Astronomy, Geology, or Physics course to satisfy GE requirements and are in need of a Math review? If so, this workshop is for you! We will be reviewing all of the necessary Math skills needed for your course, as recommended by your instructors. Skills reviewed will include topics from Algebra, Basic Trigonometry, and plot/graph reading and production.
STEM Homework and Problem Solving Skills: This workshop is specifically designed for students in STEM classes to develop homework and problem-solving skills. Learn strategies and techniques for reducing the amount of time spent studying for exams by changing the way you think about and do homework! Learn how to create a more robust study guide. Learn how to solve problems and study based on the expectations of the exam instead of just memorizing information and formulas.
STEM Exam Prep: This workshop is specifically designed for students in science classes to prepare for exams. Learn how to make a study guide and how to keep it organized, how to prepare for the exam efficiently and effectively, and how to approach old problems in new ways.
