Student Handbook 2012-13 - Kennebec Valley Community College

checks, and answering any financialquestions concerning a student’s bill.A “Business Office” hold may be placed on astudent’s record if payment has not beenreceived. Inquiries regarding the hold shouldbe directed to this office.Student ID CardKing Hall, Room 103, 453-5079KVCC students are issued a picture IDthrough the Technology Department at thebeginning of their educational experience.A student ID is required to gain access toall computer labs, to borrow librarymaterials, and to purchase selectsoftware from the College Store.There are discounts at local businessesfor students with a valid ID.A student ID may be used to makephotocopies which will be charged to thestudent’s account (bill).Lost, stolen and/or mutilated IDs requirea $5.00 replacement fee be paid at theEnrollment Services Center, StudentAccounts in the Frye Building, prior to anew student ID being created.Student Success @ KVCCKing Hall, Room 115, 453-5039Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Are you…Feeling a little in over your head and need totalk with someone about your academics?Majoring in a Liberal Studies or GeneralScience program and unsure of what to takefor classes or where to go from here?Needing to develop an academic plan tokeep you here until you graduate or transfer?Wanting to learn about campus services andresources?In need of a referral for personal counseling?Hoping for someone to monitor youracademic progress and encourage academicpersistence?Getting back on your feet after academicprobation or dismissal?Contact Michelle Gayne, Student SuccessCoordinator, at mgayne@kvcc.me.edu or453-5039.Technology Help DeskKing Hall, Room 103Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1-888-528-5822 | 453-5079 |helpdesk@kvcc.me.eduTechnology assistance with College e-mailaccounts, online courses (Blackboard) oraccessing information through the My KVStudent Information Portal is availableTransportationKVCAP Transportation Program has afixed route public transportation programand the KV Van door-to-door program. Eachservice is designed to address thetransportation needs of many communitymembers and operates on a small fee basis.Contact 1-800-542-8227 for furtherinformation.Transfer ServicesAdvising, Career, and Transfer CenterEnrollment Services Center, Frye453-5082Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.We can assist you in identifying colleges andhelp you navigate the application process.There are two programs that are unique tothe Community College System: AdvantageU Program is a statewideprogram that guarantees admission toMaine’s public universities for studentsenrolled in the Liberal Studies degree atone of Maine’s Community Colleges. Withadvising from the community college andthe university, students are offered aseamless pathway to a baccalaureatedegree. Exploring Transfer at Vassar Collegeoffers a limited number of full scholarshipsto eligible students from Maine’scommunity colleges for free five-weeksummer sessions. Experience liberal artscoursework in a stimulating environmentwith other community college students!TRiO is a federally fundedprogram Student SupportServices Project serving firstgeneration, income eligible,and students withdisabilities. We work to helpparticipants remain incollege, maintain good academic standing,and graduate and/or transfer to a 4-yearcollege. For more information, contact LoriWingo, Room 126B, King Hall, 453-5013.TutoringMarden Center for Student SuccessKing Hall, Room 130, 453-5084Free peer tutoring is available in mostsubject areas. Contact the Marden Centerfor tutor schedules. New this semester—tutoring via SKYPE!1-800-528-5882 11