ACC would like to help all applicants to make informed, well-thought-out decisions about their program choices. Prospective students can visit a Student Success Advisor to discuss their academic and career plans and to get information to make the transition to college. Student Success Advisors provide information about college programs and courses, the admissions process, financial assistance, housing, daycare and more. The Spend a Day program offers students a chance to attend classes for a day with a current student getting a first-hand look at what it is like to be a college student and a realistic view of the program they are considering. Interested individuals or groups should contact spendaday@assiniboine.net or 204.725.8700 or toll free in Canada 800.862.6307 ext. 6050 to make arrangements for a Spend a Day visit.
SERVICES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS Personal and Academic Advising Students attending college for the first time experience many changes in their lives. These changes present many challenges: making new friends, adapting to a new living and learning environment, managing financial concerns and meeting time management pressures. Student Success Advisors recognize that these difficulties are real, but not insurmountable. Student Success Advisors are available in a private office to listen, provide information, and assist in finding solutions to problems, or to refer to an appropriate agency or business service. For many students, academic issues become a concern, whether it is the realization that the program is different than they expected, or problems with academic progress. Student success advisors can help students re-evaluate program choices and explore ways of helping students succeed academically. Recognizing these situations early in the college year, and dealing with them immediately, greatly increases chances of success.
THE TEST CENTRE
The Test Centre offers students and staff a quality and academically secure testing environment which enhances overall learning, achievement and student/customer satisfaction. This centralized testing facility improves the quality, security and academic integrity of assessment administration at the college. The Test Centre provides invigilation services for both distance and on-campus students and external clients. Computers and qualified online testing administrators are available in a quiet, secure, camera-monitored testing environment. We provide a professional and academically secure testing environment for: • • • • •
Our on-campus and distance education students Individuals requiring invigilation from other post-secondary institutions Typing tests On-site private industry exams Pearson VUE, Certiport and Castle Worldwide online testing providers
Test Centre hours vary by location. At the Brandon Victoria Avenue East Campus they are typically Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 4:00, Thursdays until 8:00 pm and the third Saturday of the month. For more information on all the services on offer visit assiniboine.net/students/test-centre, email testcentre@assiniboine.net or call 204.725.8700 ext.6700 or 800.862.6307 ext. 6700.
Tutoring While good study habits, effective learning strategies, and communication with instructors are the most important contributors to academic success, some students may need a little extra help in understanding some courses. The Student Success Advisors match student peer tutors with students who require learning assistance in specific courses or with general study skills. Also, there may be a peer tutor available on a drop-in basis for your needs. We provide peer tutoring as a free service to our students. Becoming a Peer Tutor is also an excellent way for students to earn some money while reinforcing their own knowledge and understanding by teaching others.
THE LEARNING CURVE
Students may visit the Learning Curve for assistance with study skills, effective test-taking strategies, time management and other learning strategies. The learning strategist may help students find more productive ways of learning. Educational assistants are available to help students with specific programs, or to develop effective writing, math, computer and study skills. Assistive technology, like Read and Write, is also available to help students read and write more effectively.
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