EPIC Learning Community

EPIC Learning Community

Empowering Positive Initiatives for Change Learning Community (EPIC LC)

Department Information

Telephone:

327

First launched in spring 2016, the EPIC Learning Community supports college success for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, including but not limited to Cambodian, Filipino, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, and Samoan American students. EPIC is open to all students who have an interest in exploring topics related to self-awareness, personal growth, cultural identity, Asian Pacific American History, Political Science, and written and oral communication through the lens of the AAPI experience.

EPIC Classes

Fall

Communication Studies 1A, Public Speaking, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU/UC/UOP)
English 2A, Reading and Composition, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU/UC/UOP)
Counseling 19, Introduction to College and Educational Planning, 1.0 unit (DELTA/CSU/UOP)
Counseling 20, Transition to University Life, 1.0 unit (DELTA/CSU)
History 34, Asian Pacific American History, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU/UC/UOP)

Spring

English 1B, College Composition and Literature, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU/UC/UOP)
Counseling 8, Education and Interpersonal Growth, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU)
Political Science 1, American Government, 3.0 units (DELTA/CSU/UC/UOP)

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a new student or current student who has not taken the EPIC classes
Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be in good standing with the college
Attend an EPIC Orientation Session
Make a two-semester commitment
Meet with EPIC counselor and complete a Student Education Plan (SEP)
Participate in scheduled EPIC activities and EPIC classes

What We Offer

Priority Registration
Orientation to College
Financial Aid Workshop
Career Transfer Counseling and Educational Planning

Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
Textbook Loan Program
Student Success Kits
Study Groups

UC/CSU/UOP Transfer Admission and Application Workshops
Field Trips and University Campus Tours
EPIC Student Club
Graduation Stoles for Commencement

EPIC Special Events

Aloha Dinner with Delta Asian and Pacific Islander American Staff Association (APIASA) Members
Student Leadership & Cultural Activities
University Campus Tours to Sacramento State, San Francisco State, UC Davis, University of the Pacific, UCLA, USC, etc. (past visits)
Field trips to the State Capitol, Yosemite National Park, Angel Island, Japanese American National Museum, Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) National Conference (past trips)
End-of-the-Year Student Recognition Spring Banquet, sponsored by APIASA

Epic Capitol Tour Group — State Capitol Tour and meeting with Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (APILC), Mar. 22, 2017

Student Alumni Testimonials

Robert Teczon

Robert Teczon was a member of EPIC Cohort 2. Robert defined the volunteer spirit of EPIC with his performances in Filipino folk and indigenous dances at EPIC cultural events on campus and in the community. He graduated from Delta College in 2018 with a Psychology AA-T Degree and afterwards, he transferred to the University of Hawaii, Manoa where he is double-majoring in Psychology and Ethnic Studies. Robert has been admitted this fall to the inaugural class of the Ethnic Studies-Psychology combined BA-MA Degree program.

Candy Ve Buma-at

Candy Ve Buma-at was a member of the inaugural EPIC Cohort 1 and was a founding member of the EPIC Club and served as its first Vice-President. Candy graduated from Delta College in 2017 with a Business Administration AS-T Degree. She transferred to the University of the Pacific and was admitted to the Community Involvement Program which awarded her a full scholarship. Candy graduated Cum Laude in December 2019, with both BS and MA Degrees in Accounting; and upon graduation she was offered a full-time position with a company in Napa, CA.

2021 EPIC Graduates:

Hailey Victorio
Joshua Navarro
Ryley Donato
Jechelle Joy Espiritu
Aliahya Ket

EPIC Student Scholarship Recipients

2018-19 EPIC Scholars:

Angela Nguyen-Bernal
Angela Nguyen Bernal

Justin Vang

2019-2020 EPIC Scholars:

Jannel De Los Reyes

Marijaeh-Leandado
Marijaeh Leandado

2020-2021 EPIC Scholars:

Jacob Toloai
Gerdon Donair
Rica Macadildig

2021-2022 EPIC Scholars:

Zhengmin Ruan
Franzinne Martinez

2022-2023 EPIC Scholars:

Julinda-Patrice Tacan
Rhea Ramil

2023-2024 EPIC Scholars:

Ethan Nuon-Prak
Arielle Soria
Sydney Tran
Fran Domini Martinez

Want to apply for the EPIC Scholarship? Apply for the EPIC scholarship, the APIASA Scholarships, and many others using the Delta Scholarship Application. Deadline is March 2.
Delta Scholarship Application