Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Student Services and PoliciesServicesAcademic Support ServicesThe Learning Resource Center at Wye Mills houses the followingservices for students, staff, faculty and community members:• LIBRARYThe library meets the information needs of students, faculty and thecommunity with over 50,000 books, films, recordings and images,along with an extensive electronic collection of online periodicals,e-books, and subject-specific databases. Open-access computers,study spaces for groups and individuals, lots of natural light anda spacious floor plan make the library a comfortable place forlearning. Information literacy skills are taught throughout the curriculumand supported through class instruction, subject specificresearch guides, and one-on-one assistance in person, by phone andemail. All library materials and services may be accessed throughhttp://www.chesapeake.edu/Library/.• ACADEMIC COMPUTING CENTERThe Academic Computing Center, on the second floor of theLearning Resource Center, is an open access computer area witha wide ranging variety of software packages and applicationswhich support the academic needs of the students. Technologyspecialists are available to help assist with specific softwareor technology related projects. The Center also offers scanning,printing, and multimedia capabilities.• ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERThe Academic Support Center (ASC) is located on the first floorof the Learning Resource Center in room L-105. This area is thecentral location for students, faculty, and staff requesting tutoringor assistance with course work, math, or writing assignments. TheASC provides free assistance to students in most curricular areas.Services available include:Drop-In AssistanceMath, Science and Other Coursework: Faculty, professional staff,and peer consultants provide assistance to students individuallyand in small groups in most subject areas. Computer resources,including assistive technology, videotapes, cds, and printed materialsare also available.Writing: The ASC is also designed to support the Writing Acrossthe Curriculum program at Chesapeake College. Help is availableto students with writing in any subject areas. Consultants will workone-on-one with students in any stage of the writing process, withany type of writing, or with any writing problems. Assistance isalso available through the ASC Writing Assistance Online. A largecollection of handouts provides information about the writingprocess, and faculty folders give students insight into writing withsample papers and notes about writing assignments.Computer Work Stations and Study Rooms: Students may wordprocess papers, gain skills in math, science and writing throughpractice at online sites and through cds, and access assistive technologylike the Kurzweil 3000 software. They can also meet withconsultants in small groups or form their own study groups andwork in the private study rooms.Student Support ServicesTutoring, advisement, and additional support services are providedto eligible students under the federally-funded Student SupportServices (SSS) TRIO grant through the U.S. Department of Education.Free tutoring is available for eligible students taking coursesin English, the natural sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences.SSS provides a more comprehensive and structured approach totutoring, including group and individual tutoring sessions. Instructionis also offered in note-taking, test-taking, and study skills.The SSS program has a limited number of laptop computers, TI83calculators, and digital recorders to lend to participating students.Retention grant monies are also awarded to SSS students basedupon need, tutoring participation and grade point averageSupplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support programthat helps students master content in historically difficult courses.Students who have successfully completed the course or tutorswith training in the content lead sessions focusing on mastery ofconcepts. This service is available to all students enrolled in thetargeted course.• TESTING CENTERThe Testing Center on the Wye Mills campus administers theAcademic Skills Assessment (ASA) for those entering the College,classroom make-up tests, online course exams, the College LevelExamination Program (CLEP) tests, and proctored exams fromother academic institutions nationwide. The Center, located in theLearning Resource Center in room L-107, has day, evening, andweekend hours. All test takers must present photo identificationbefore taking any test. In order to complete the test, students mustarrive at least one hour prior to closing. Those students wishingto complete the ASA test must arrive at least two hours prior toclosing.• ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE MULTI-SERVICECENTER IN THE CAMBRIDGE FACILITYThe Multi-Service Center provides the same services as the AcademicSupport Center at the Wye Mills campus. Students, facultyand staff are provided with a wide range of services includingadvisement, counseling, financial aid services, career placementservices, tutoring, library services and testing. An Academic ComputingCenter is located within the Multi-Service Center.THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE, located on the Wye Mills campusand at the Cambridge Center, sells textbooks and study and classroomaids for credit and non-credit courses. The Bookstore alsosells personal supplies, snacks, class rings, and quality clothing.Bookstore hours are set to accommodate peak registration timesand both daytime and evening classes. Mail order services areprovided via telephone. For more information, call 410-822-5400,410-758-1537, 410-228-4360, ext. 304 or call 410-827-6874. Informationcan also be accessed through the Bookstore Website at www.chesapeake.bncollege.com and also via the Chesapeake Collegehomepage (Bookstore is located at the bottom left of the homepage,under ‘Chesapeake Websites’). The Bookstore e-mail addressis bookstore@chesapeake.edu.42