Academic Center for Excellence The mission for the Academic Center for Extended Learning is to assist students as they engage in learning at Rochester College and to help them realize their educational goals. The college has developed the ACE study lab to provide a distraction-free atmosphere equipped with computers and study aides. The ACE staff, faculty and peer academic assistants offer free tutoring in math, writing, accounting, biblical studies, business, communication, education, English, history, and science to all RC students, and can also assist with study skills and organizational needs. The ACE is located in the lower level of the CHILL room (beside Auditorium West). For current ACE Hours, call 248.218.2173 or go to the ACE link at www.rc.edu.
Career and Testing Services Career Services assists students in developing, evaluating, and initiating an effective career plan through selfassessment and exploration of occupational and educational opportunities. The Career Services Office assists students in relating personal interest, skills and values to academic pursuits, selection of a major and establishing career goals. Students are given the tools to begin a career planning process that will take them through graduation and into job placement or graduate school. Career Services also handles all CLEP and Dantes testing for students. Contact the office for more information at 248-218-2076 or
email Essie Bryan, Director of Career Services at ebryan@ rc.edu.
Academic Accommodation Services Rochester College is deeply committed to maintaining an environment that provides reasonable accommodation to disabled students. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the college provides reasonable modifications, adjustments or accommodations to academic requirements and practices. Those students requesting an academic accommodation should contact Lindsey Dunfee at 248.218.2018 prior to the start of the academic year. Upon verification by a physician of the student’s disability, Lindsey will assist students in providing for their individual needs as required by Section 504 and the ADA. The accommodation granted to each disabled student may vary according to the type and degree of the individual student’s disability. Lindsey Dunfee’s office is located in the Executive offices within the Richardson Academic Center.
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