Malcolm X College Handbook - City Colleges of Chicago

Support Center. All master tutors have a bachelor's degree and many of them
are certified public school teachers who work at Malcolm X College on a parttime
basis, ensuring their competence and qualifications as tutors. Peer tutors
are students at Malcolm X College who have a B+ average and have shown
mastery in the area they tutor.
Tutoring is free upon request to all students on all subjects taught at Malcolm X
College. The Academic Support Center also provides assistance with Study
Unlimited, TV-GED and TV college courses.
Health Services
If assistance is needed contact the Office of Public Safety and Security (Room
1508).
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is an innovative approach to introduce persons to the
world of work while attending college. It provides the student the opportunity
to acquire college credit while obtaining career exploration skills and
techniques that will be useful in obtaining and keeping a job. The student's
motivation is increased through the development of self-awareness and the
realization of the importance of classroom learning. It helps improve the
prospects of post-graduate career placement. It can assist the student to earn
money so that they can help pay for their college education. The overall quality
of the academic and practical experiences are enhanced through participating
in the Cooperative Education Program.
Early School Leavers Program
The Early School Leavers Cooperative Education Program is designed to serve
the individual who has left high school before graduating. It helps improve the
student's opportunities for employment and economic independence. The
intent of the program is to help students to increase their self-esteem, explore
career options, develop a positive work attitude, gain entry-level employment
skills, and earn the General Education Development (GED) certificate
(equivalency high school diploma).
Latino & International Student Center
This Latino Center provides bilingual help and other services designed to
enhance the educational development of the Latino student population of the
college. The Center plans and develops activities and seminars to serve all
levels of the Latino student population including credit and non-credit
students. The staff maintains an active relationship with community
organizations to inspire awareness of Latino history and to foster cultural
identity. The Center creates opportunities for Latino students to expand their
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