2010 Catalog - Delaware County Community College

STUDENT SUCCESS 13
KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success)
The KEYS Program is a Department of Public Welfare sponsored program
whose purpose is to provide special supports to TANF and Food Stamp
students enrolled at Delaware County Community College. The program seeks
to assist students in achieving their academic and career goals through
mentoring, workshops, career guidance, tutoring and referrals to college and
community resources.
KEYS also assists with tuition, books, transportation, childcare, car repair,
purchase, license and registration fees. Special allowances through the Welfare
Department can be supplemented by KEYS.
The program is open to all pre-60 month TANF recipients who are currently
enrolled or plan to attend the College. The student must be in, or plan to enroll
in, a career specific credit bearing certificate or associate’s degree program.
For more information, contact the KEYS Office at 610-957-5708.
WHEN ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC PREPARATION IS
NEEDED:
Basic & Developmental Courses
All new students must take a test in English Composition, Reading, and
Mathematics to determine appropriate course placement. The tests take
approximately 2 hours and should be scheduled early in the enrollment
process. If the test scores indicate the need for remediation in any of the three
areas, then the student must successfully complete Basic and/or Developmental
Courses before taking college-level English, Reading, Mathematics, and most
other courses. Remediation is required before the completion of twelve college
credits. No credit towards a degree results from Basic and Developmental Courses.
Developmental Mathematics With Supplemental
Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic enrichment program that is part
of the Achieving the Dream initiative. Students attend a traditional MAT 060
classroom session for 3 hours, and then a required Supplemental Instruction
session for 2 additional hours, for a total of 5 hours of instruction each week.
SI sessions are led by a specially trained facilitator, the SI Leader. Although all
students may register for MAT 060 with SI, the data shows that students who
initially place into MAT 040 tend to be the students who most benefit from
Supplemental Instruction.
Mathematics-Science Learning Center (Room 1180)
The Mathematics-Science Learning Center, located in Room 1180 in the
Academic Building, is a place that offers academic assistance to students
taking mathematics and science courses. These students can come here to
receive free tutoring, to take approved make-up tests, and for special testing
conditions. Students have access to computers with internet access and
numerous mathematics and science tutorials and instructional programs. In
addition, the Center hosts various individualized mathematics courses. In these
courses students learn from the textbook, computer tutorials, and/or video
clips that present each learning objective. They work at their own pace seeking
help from the instructor as needed and taking tests when they are ready. For
the Center’s hours call 610-359-5299. For other information call 610-359-5076.
Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) at Satellite Campuses
The Learning Resource Centers at off-campus sites offer access to general
computing, study areas, tutoring, test proctoring services and audio-visual
materials. The centers facilitate access to the Main Campus library, which
includes borrowing materials, using the library’s online databases,
coordinating Information Literacy sessions and generating college identification
cards. The LRCs assist students with basic software applications, as well as
providing support with the computer-based processes, such as accessing the
college’s portal, delaGATE, Web Study, and student e-mail. The LRCs
collaborate with Learner Services in assisting students with on-line registration
and access to career information via the Internet. The LRCs may provide
additional services, such as directing laptop loans, and facilitating courserelated
activities for Biology and other subjects.
For information please contact the Learning Resource Centers at the following
sites:
Southeast Center- 610-957-5725
Downingtown- 484-237-6224
Exton- 610-450-6516
Pennocks Bridge- 610-869-5117
THE LEARNING CENTERS
Marple Campus
At the DCCC Learning Centers, students receive academic support that
enables them to be successful in their classes; this includes peer tutoring,
testing services and access to numerous instructional resources. Instructional
Assistants aid students in using technology efficiently and effectively, by
providing an environment that engages the students. The General Learning
Center also has two group study rooms for students to work on group projects
and an open computer lab for students to work on academic work. These
services are provided at two Main Campus locations in the Academic Building:
The General Learning Center, 4th Floor (room 4260) and the Math and Science
learning Center, 1st Floor (room 1180). For information, call 610-325-3776.