student conduct code - John Tyler Community College
student conduct code - John Tyler Community College
student conduct code - John Tyler Community College
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STUDENT SERVICES<br />
The Division of Student Services is comprised of the departments and offices of Admissions and<br />
Records, Counseling Services, Student Activities, and Testing Services and Veterans Affairs.<br />
Division personnel are committed to providing <strong>student</strong>s with the academic, administrative and<br />
personal support services necessary for the successful pursuit of their educational and career<br />
goals. The office of the Dean of Student Services is located in Room M107e in Moyar Hall on<br />
the Chester Campus and in Room B213 in the Administration Building on the Midlothian<br />
Campus. For additional information on the services provided by the division, please refer to the<br />
appropriate sections of this handbook and the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Tyler</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Web site,<br />
www.jtcc.edu.<br />
COUNSELING SERVICES<br />
Professional counselors and <strong>student</strong> services specialists are available at both campuses to assist<br />
<strong>student</strong>s with personal concerns, career and life planning, educational decisions, resolving<br />
conflicts and other concerns. Interviews with counselors are confidential. If <strong>student</strong>s require<br />
assistance beyond the scope of the services of counselors, referrals to other qualified<br />
professionals or agencies will be offered. Counseling Services is committed to help <strong>student</strong>s<br />
and prospective <strong>student</strong>s learn how to develop career and life plans and to deal effectively with<br />
career and life transitions. Since there is no single correct way for everyone to deal with such<br />
decisions, a variety of developmental services and programs are offered, including assistance<br />
with personal development, academic advising and career exploration. Counseling Services<br />
also is responsible for the institution’s orientation program and <strong>College</strong> Success Skills course.<br />
CAREER DEVELOPMENT<br />
Students seeking assistance with career development should contact Counseling Services at the<br />
Chester and Midlothian Campuses. With the assistance of counselors, <strong>student</strong> can take a<br />
number of assessment instruments, access career and college search systems, explore current<br />
job listings and refine their job‐seeking skills. Counseling personnel also present special<br />
programs in interviewing and resume’ writing, as well as coordinate the on‐campus recruitment<br />
initiatives of area businesses and industries.<br />
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
Students can receive free tutoring services in many of the courses offered by the institution in<br />
the Student Success Centers located in Room M208 on the Chester Campus and in Room A208<br />
on the Midlothian Campus. In addition, Student Success Center personnel offer <strong>student</strong>s<br />
assistance with academic advising, test‐taking skills, managing test anxiety, study skills,<br />
transferring to senior institutions and stress management. Computer workstations are<br />
available where <strong>student</strong>s may do Internet research, use tutorial software or work on writing<br />
assignments.<br />
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