2. Career Services
• Career Services serves as a resource for credit and non-
credit students as well as alumni of Richland College.
Students may use the center at their leisure however;
appointments are encouraged for using the Computer
Guidance Programs and for in-depth consultation.
3. Career Services
• Resources Include: Computer Guidance Programs, Free Job
Search Strategy resources, Occupational resource library,
Dallas/Fort Worth Job Line Listings, Computer assisted Job
Bank System, Occupational/Industry Video Tapes & CD ROM,
Resume Writing and Cover Letter assistance, Career Service
Resume Database, Mock Digitally Recorded Interviews,
Computers for Employment Search, Computers for
Industry Research, Local and
International Newspapers,
Free Resume faxing and
e-mailing, and Employer
on campus student
recruitment.
4. Transfer Center
• The Richland College Transfer Center provides students
the opportunity to obtain information as well as to meet
with college/university representatives concerning
course transferability, university programs/degrees and
the transfer process. Students may use the Transfer
Center to access information about colleges/universities
Students may use the Transfer Center to meet with
college/university representatives by appointment.
Students make the appointments in the Advising Center
(T-180) but meet with the representatives in
El Paso Hall E-085.
5. Disability Services Office
• The Disability Services Office (DSO) offers a variety of
support services for students with disabilities and/or special
requirements. Services are coordinated to fit the individual
needs of the student and may include sign language
interpreters, computer-aided real-time translation (CART)
services, note taking services, tutoring referral, textbook
taping, testing accommodations, and use of assistive
technology. Academic counseling, priority registration, and
referral information are also available. Students requesting
services are responsible for providing current documentation
from a qualified professional verifying the disability and its
impact on academic performance. New students are
encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at least
one month prior to registration.
6. Health Center
• The Health Center is a multi-purpose facility that promotes
health, wellness and preventive care for the college
community. Registered nurses coordinate and provide the
health services. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO
CURRENT STUDENTS AND STAFF AT NO COST
Students do not need to be sick to come to the Health Center.
Health questions and concerns are welcome. Students with
chronic health problems should visit the Health Center to
discuss any special concerns with the nurse before attending
classes or whenever problems arise. No information about your
health will be released without your written permission unless
it is required by law.
7. The Learning Center
• The mission of The Learning Center is to bridge the path
to student success by emphasizing the connections
between classroom success, community involvement and
goal achievement. We provide a friendly, open, and
diverse learning community that empowers students and
fosters overall success. The learning center has free
tutoring in all subjects, the math corner, the writing
corner, the science corner, connections study skills
workshops, and service learning opportunities
8. The Working Wonders Program
• The Working Wonders Program prepares and supports
single parents, single pregnant women and displaced
homemakers in meeting the challenges of re-entering the
workforce. Students must be enrolled in
a Technical/Occupational degree or certificate
program offered at Richland College.
9. The Gender Equity Program
• The Gender Equity program is designed to assist students
who are seeking degrees in nontraditional occupations.
These degrees include: Engineering-related technologies
for women; Travel, Exposition and Meeting
Management; Educational Personnel; Accounting and
Office Technology for men. Some of our services include:
academic advising; textbook loans; transportation
assistance (bus passes) and limited child care subsidy.
10. The Male Initiative Program
• Male Initiative Program is a Student Development and
Leadership program designed to positively impact
Richland’s male student population and their academic
endeavors. Program features include: Peer Networking,
“Real Talk” Discussions, Academic Support, Student
Leadership, Goal Commitment, Mentorship, Book
Lending Support for those eligible, and Professional and
Career Exploration.
11. Counseling Services
Counseling Services - Richland counselors are available to help current
students with personal, career and academic concerns that affect academic
success and quality of life. Counselors provide short-term, solution focused
personal counseling and make referrals, when needed, for such concerns as:
• Adjustment Issues
• Relationship and Family Concerns
• Death or Loss
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Depression and Anxiety
• Conflicted Life Choices
• Anger Management
• Stress/Time Management
• Test Anxiety - Educational Concerns
• Community Referrals When Needed
• The Counseling Center is located in El Paso Hall room E-082
12. Veterans Affairs
• Veterans Office, Room E083, Phone 972-238-3778. If
you are a veteran or eligible beneficiary, contact the
Veterans Affairs Department to see if you are eligible for
VA Education benefits. Our office works specifically with
the GI Bill, VRAP, and Hazelwood Education Benefits.
Tuition Assistance and Go ARMY sponsorships are
processed through the Business Office. We also can assist
with getting connected to other local resources and
references for service members and their families.
