LBCC has many services designed to make it easier for students to succeed in college. These services are briefly outlined in the Annual Catalog and in the printed Schedule of Classes. The front section of the Student Handbook also has a good listing of these services and more information is also available on the Internet at www.linnbenton.edu/go/roadrunner-central.
Located by the main entrance to the College (Takena Hall) 917-4780. You can get academic, personal, and career counseling in this office. There are job listings and they can help you with a formal job search when you graduate. They will also offer help on Resume writing and Interview skills. We recommend you sign up for the LBCC Student Employment Job Board. Tiffany Castillo is available to help you with most of these services. Call 917-4782 to set up an appointment with her.
You should have a valid LBCC student photo identification card for many of the services on campus, including the library, the Business Affairs Office, Assessment Center, Learning Center and the bookstore. You do not need to be a full-time student in order to obtain an ID card and this ID will allow you FREE BUS SERVICES and alternate transportation. ID cards are issued at the Admissions Office on the Albany campus, at the Benton Center in Corvallis, at the Lebanon Center and at the Sweet Home Center. There is a one-time fee of $10; each term you register, your card will be revalidated at no charge.
Go to Takena Hall 119 or call 917-4850. They have many publications available on display in Takena Hall to help you discover what types of financial aid are available. The first step is to fill out the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. Look for the yellow form displayed in Takena Hall for help and instructions. Financial Aid takes time and requires paperwork but may be well worth your effort.
Linn-Benton Community College welcomes and supports veterans who have served, or are currently serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Gus L. Bedwell serves as the LBCC Veterans Service Officer. He is at LBCC every Monday in Takena Hall T-111 (in back of Admissions Office) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You can also contact him at 1-800-828-8801. : The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs website is at www.oregon.gov/odva
Family connections is a good resource for help with childcare and parenting issues. Call 917-4899 or 800-845-1363.
Automotive Technology Student Scholarship Opportunities list many scholarships that you are likely to qualify for. The LBCC Scholarship Database is constantly updated to list a wide variety of scholarship opportunities. Tiffany Castillo is available to help you with scholarship applications. Call 917-4782 to set up an appointment with her.
Each student has access to an e-mail account. You can access your e-mail in the campus library, your home computer, or in any of the computer labs. Go to www.linnbenton.edu/apply/ to set up your e-mail account.
The library is a good place to study and has computer stations for Internet research and free e-mail. The Albany Public Library also has the Mitchel On-Demand program available for your weekend vehicle repair projects.
Study Skill Development, Reading Writing and Math improvement, help with word processing and getting used to the computers are all services offered at the Learning Center. Mini classes are available such as “how to read a text book” “speed reading” and “Taking lecture notes”. You can sign up any time and work at your own pace. This is also a great place to hang out and study. It is located above the Library in WH 212.
Red Cedar Hall building room RCH-114 917-4789 e-mail ODS@linnbenton.edu. Students who may need accommodations due to documented disabilities, who have medical information which the instructor should know, or who need special arrangements in an emergency, should speak with instructors during the first week of class. If you have not accessed services and think you may need them, please contact Disability Services, 917-4789. The ODS support lab is in Red Cedar Hall room RCH-114. There are Reader services, Large print college materials and many other services to help you succeed. You may qualify for assistance with note takers or other special equipment to help you be successful with your studies. Feel free to drop by and see how they might help you succeed with your classes.
Red Cedar Hall building room RCH-119 917-4440
Parking permits are recommended and are free. Go to HO-119 to get a permit.
Vehicles left overnight in the parking lot
may be towed.
Click on the “Suggestions” box linked to the Automotive home page at http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto