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Quotes 2. important dates 3. connect 5. scc mental health program 7. tutoring centers 9. scc tutoring center 11. scc cranium cafe 18. sfcc tutoring center 19. sfcc cranium cafe 25. scc & sfcc etutoring consortium 27. canvas mobile help desk 1.
OUR FAVORITE QUOTES 1
“I find that the harder i work, the more luck i seem to have.”
- thomas jefferson
“it is never too late to be what you might have been.”
- George Eliot
“it is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default” - j.k. rowling
IMPORTANT DATES JANUARY 26TH
Last day to receive 50% tuition reimbursement
FEBRUARY 26TH
Current student registration begins
FEBRUARY 27TH
Final day to drop a class, withdraw or make any schedule change adjustments by close of business
MARCH 19TH
Spring 2015 tuition due
MARCH 23RD - 25TH
Final Exam Days
MARCH 28TH
Grades available to students via the web
APRIL 6TH
Spring quarter classes begin
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What is Connect? When students graduate from college, they often leave having developed lifelong friendships and memories‌this is CONNECT. CONNECT is designed to be a place where you can build relationships with your peers, and communicate with your Counselor, and Student Success Coach with ease. If CONNECT were a physical building, it would be comprised of a lounge, where students could converse about challenges and success, surrounded by student resource offices open to all students. Experience how fun college can be by engaging in CONNECT.
benefits When you access CONNECT you will immediately have access to your Counselor and Student Success Coach. You will also have access to your education plan and degree worksheet, which is critical when conversing with your counselor about future courses. CONNECT also provides you with direct links to vital resources such as the Multicultural Center, Veteran Affairs, Tutoring Center, and other student success offices. There is even a forum for you to interact with your peers about current events or coursework. This is a great opportunity that you do not want to miss out on. 3
competitions What is more fun than a friendly competition between friends and peers? In the Challenges module, you will find competitions such as March Madness, Weekly Photo Challenge, Daily Trivia, and other great opportunities for you to compete against your friends and peers. The winners from each challenge will receive a fun gift from Connect. If you haven’t already started to participate in a challenge, it is never too late. Start competing today!
how do i access connect? If you are already an all-online student, your can find CONNECT located under your course listings in Canvas. However, if you are not, and you would like to partake in this groundbreaking program, contact Justin Marsh at justin.marsh@ccs.spokane.edu, and he will get you enrolled. Please note, this is not an actual college course, but rather a place to for you to build relationships with your peers, and communicate with your Counselor and Student Success Coach. 4
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SCC Mental Health Services
The course of mental health treatment at Spokane Community College includes: individual, group, marriage, couple and family counseling. The goals are outlined and followed to facilitate a positive outcome within ten sessions. Goal progress is reviewed and updated as needed, to successfully accomplish positive change. If clients feel they need additional sessions, appropriate referrals will be made to clinicians in the community. Reasons to seek help may include: - Substance abuse concerns - Feelings of depression - Couples therapy - Military and combat related stress - Family therapy - Social and relationship concerns - Problematic eating patterns - Anger management - Stress Management - Sexual assault/rape - Anxiety, grief, and loss - Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender concerns
contact information Jenkins Wellness Center Building 7 / Room 122 Phone: (509) 533-7257 Fax: (509) 533-8096 Hours: Monday-Friday / 8:30-4:00
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SCC TUTORING CENTER
when should you access the tutoring center?
what are the other alternatives to face-to-face tutoring?
Tutoring is a wonderful resource for all students at any stage of the learning process. If a student is struggling to understand an assignment, organize a plan, or understand specific course content, it’s time to seek help. The most successful students know when it’s time to ask for help, and they do it!
SCC students have access to the eTutoring Consortium. This site offers students the opportunity to access online tutoring in various subjects every day of the week. For more information, please see page
What subject areas are offered through the SCC Tutoring Center?
A student should come to a tutoring session knowing what he or she wants to accomplish during their time with the tutor. Students should always bring a copy of their assignment, their text, and any drafts or current problems they are working on. They should also bring a positive attitude and be preapared to focus on the topic.
For on-ground tutoring, we have tutors for the following subjects:
- General Biology - Microbiology - Anatomy - Physiology I & II - Physics - Chemistry - Nutrition - Math (All Levels) - Writing (All Courses) - Psychology & Sociology - Philosophy (Including Logic) - American Sign Language - Spanish (All Levels)
Do you offer online tutoring? Yes, the SCC Tutoring Center offers Witing and Spanish tutring via Cranium Cafe. Tutors will be available until 6:30 PM Monday through Thursday starting Feb 2nd.
How much prep work will you need prior to attending a session?
how to set up an appointment with the tutoring center All on-ground tutoring centers are drop-in. So feel free to stop in to get help. The Math Lab, will be open until 6:00 PM starting Feb 2nd.
How does one contact the scc tutoring center? For more information about the SCC Tutoring Center, please visit their website or call (509) 533-7322 www.scc.spokane.edu/askatutor
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First, log onto the Spokane Community College’s homepage.
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Then, hover over the “Student Resources” tab on the upper right-hand side of the page. A drop down menu will appear. move your cursor over the “Tutoring Services” link at the bottom of the drop down list and click.
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Close the previous window and click on the Cranium Cafe button at the bottom of the screen.
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Then click the appointments link. You will need to log in to Cranium Cafe prior to finishing the appointment process.
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The appointment calendar will then pop up, and you will have the option to choose a time within the tutors available time (typically highlighted). Click on the time frame you desire (example in blue).
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6 In the subject section, identify the type of assistance you are seeking (Upload any related documents prior to attending session). Then hit the “Make Appointment� button.
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What is the biggest challenge students face when considering receiving tutoring?
Besides face-to-face tutoring sessions, what other options are available to students?
More often than not, students who tend to avoid tutoring view tutoring as remedial. This is not the case. Tutoring is used to review class instruction, and prepare for future exams.
For those students who are online, are just unable to make it into the Tutoring Center, they offer a variety of online tutoring opportunities such as, Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, Khan Academy, and/or Cranium Cafe.
What are some of the benefits of using Peer-to-peer tutoring? One of the greatest benefits with our Peerto-Peer tutoring program is that when a student schedules an appointment, they have the added benefit of knowing that their tutor has not only taken that subject, but recieved a 3.5 or above in it.
What if a student cannot make it in for tutoring? If a tutor is not available for a given subject, the student can access the eTutoring Consortium. The consortium is make of a large number of schools who offer online tutoring throughout the nation. SFCC does its part by offering writing tutoring in the consortium.
What are some of the subjects that are offered at the tutoring center? what are the hours of operation? The SFCC Tutoring Center offers a wide variety of subject areas such as:
- Art - Accounting - Economics - Astronomy - Chemistry - Business - Management - History - French
And many more! For a full listing, please access their website.
The SFCC Tutoring Center is open five days a week with limited hours on Friday, and tutoring sessions are by appointment only. To view the tutoring schedule, you will need to access the link below or call (509) 533-3934. www.spokanefalls.edu/Resources/support/ PeerTutoring.aspx The eTutoring Consortium is available 7-days a week with no need for an appointment. Instructions on access this opportunity is available on the page to follow. 18
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From the Spokane Falls Tutoring Center homepage, click the “Peer Tutoring” icon on the right-hand side of the screen
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Then click the 2014-2015 Tutoring Schedule link.
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Once the window has fully loaded, use the scroll bar on the right hand side of the pop up window to determine if tutoring is being offered for your class, when a tutor is available, and what the name of the tutor.
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Close the previous window and click on the Cranium Cafe button at the bottom of the screen.
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Identify the tutor who is tutoring the subject in which you are seeking assistance, and click on their Make Appointment button.
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1 Although each school has their own tutoring centers, they do both utilize the eTutoring Consortium. To access eTutoring, click the eTutoring icon at the bottom of each institutions Testing Center homepage.
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CONSORTIUM access process
Before you can get started, you will need to follow the instructions provided in the middle of the page. This will allow you to begin scheduling appointments with the tutors in the consortium.
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