Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

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Students who experience significant academic difficulty, but do not have
documentation of a disability, may need to be evaluated for eligibility for
services. Student Support Services can help students find an appropriate
professional to evaluate their academic needs.
To receive special accommodations mandated in the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, students
must provide recent documentation of a disability to Student Support
Services. Documentation information is kept confidential and is shared
on an as-needed basis and only with written permission from the student.
3. Credit Classes: Student Support Services staff teach two classes designed
to help students improve their academic standing. Education 100:
Study Strategies is a one-credit course designed to help students focus
on improving their practical academic skills such as time management,
test-taking techniques, note-taking skills, dealing with stress, and other
practical skills needed for student success. Education 102: Creating
Success is a one-credit course that focuses on some of the more intangible
issues that can affect students in college. This course covers topics such
as communication skills, motivation, self-concept and other personal
and inter-personal areas important to student success. Both classes are
open to all students at VI; students in specific academic situations may be
required to take one, or both, of these classes.
4. Workshops: Throughout the year, students or faculty may request
more information on specific topics of interest. Workshops may be
offered to accommodate these requests and may cover topics such as
time management, stress reduction, note-taking skills, or how to cite
resources. If you are interested in a particular workshop being offered,
please let us know.
Career Services
The Office of Career Development, located on the second floor of Admin Hall
(276/466-7988), is designed to serve students and alumni at various stages of their
career planning and development. Planning careers during the college years and
securing employment after college is an integral part of the collegiate experience.
Students are encouraged to begin their connections with Career Development
from their first year through their senior year in college and after graduation.
Using the services offered, students obtain information regarding career options
available to majors in various academic and professional programs.
Career Development works as a networking liaison for alumni, students and
prospective employers such as business, industry, government and graduate
schools. Employment and education representatives visit the annual Career Fair
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog