Membership Benefits

Your membership card entitles you to the following benefits formally extended by the OCC Board of Trustees on June 24, 1993:

• For non-faculty retirees:  Tuition waiver for you and your spouse for one class (up to four credit hours) each semester.  The Student Support Fee is also covered; however, any additional fees such as Inclusive Access course materials, text books, required supplies, etc... are not covered.  After you have enrolled in a class, go to any campus Enrollment/Student Services office, show our OCCARP membership card and request the Tuition Authorization Affidavit form.  Members living out-of-state or unable to get to a campus, the Tuition Authorization Affidavit form can be requested by contacting any campus Enrollment/Student Services office (address and phone number on page 31 of the handbook).  Your tuition waiver is date-sensitive and must be completed (with payment if applicable) by the last day to pay date stated in the schedule of classes.  If your tuition waiver/payment is not made by the last day to pay, you may be dropped from your class.
• Retired fulltime faculty members and spouses shall be granted tuition reimbursement upon completion of courses (section 3.9 of the Faculty Master Agreement). To receive reimbursement, the retired faculty member must provide the academic dean's office proof of payment and the grade report.  The reimbursement check will be mailed to the faculty member.  Note:  Retired full-time faculty and staff on Emeritus status will continue to be governed by existing benefit provisions for tuition waiver/reimbursement.
• Dependents of retired fulltime faculty members are eligible for a tuition waiver.  The Student Support Fee is also covered; however, any additional fees such as Inclusive Access course materials, text books, required supplies, etc... are not covered.  After you have enrolled in a class, go to any campus Enrollment/Student Services office, show our OCCARP membership card and request the Tuition Authorization Affidavit form.  Members living out-of-state or unable to get to a campus, the Tuition Authorization Affidavit form can be requested by contacting any campus Enrollment/Student Services office (address and phone number on page 31 of the handbook).  Your tuition waiver is date-sensitive and must be completed (with payment if applicable) by the last day to pay date stated in the schedule of classes.  If your tuition waiver/payment is not made by the last day to pay, you may be dropped from your class.
• 50% discount on two tickets for any campus-sponsored cultural event. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/o/oakland-community-college-4714907931 and using the discount code OCCARP at checkout.
• Use of physical education facilities with the same conditions/costs required of full-time employees.
• Informal luncheons.
• Seminars and workshops.
• Professional development information (see pages 29-30 in the handbook).
• Access to campus libraries, including computers.

You may be required to show a valid OCCARP membership card to receive the above benefits.

Activities

Activities are announced via email or in the monthly electronic newsletter.

• Annual Meeting
• Lunch Get-Togethers
• Museum/Gallery Outings
• Theatre/Concert
• Summer Picnic
• Holiday Luncheon

Communication