PROGRAMS & SERVICESAcademic Skills CentersTo help students succeed, the Academic Skills Centers provide tutoringassistance in many subject areas. This service is free to WNC students,and the ASC staff is committed to helping students become self-confidentand independent learners. Stop by the ASC at the Carson City and Falloncampuses for schedules of subjects and tutors, or check the website.Tutoring is also available at the Douglas campus. Writing tutoring isavailable online as well. By appointment, or drop-in tutoring available.Academic Skills CentersCarson City campusBristlecone Bldg., Rm 330 • 445-4260Fallon campusVirgil Getto Hall, Rm 307 • 423-7565, ext. 2278www.wnc.edu/asc/AthleticsWNC offers two intercollegiate sports teams for students who wish tocontinue their athletic competion while they earn a community collegedegree or prepare to transfer to a university: baseball (men) and softball(women). Athletes can earn college credits and degrees, use MillenniumScholarships and other types of financial assistance, and compete closeto home at WNC.The WNC baseball and softball teams are Division I members ofthe National Junior <strong>College</strong> Athletic Association. Division I schools mayoffer scholarships.STUDENT REQUIREMENTSWNC students participating in the college’s athletics program must enrollfull-time for a minimum of 12 academic units each semester and mustmaintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.www.wnc.edu/athletics/Adult Literacy & LanguageThe Adult Literacy and Language office empowers people to be learners who are meeting their life, work, civic, family and personal goals. Literacyinstruction, English language learning and GED preparation is available to adults who qualify, through a federally-funded grant dispersed by the <strong>Nevada</strong>Department of Education. Services are offered year-round and include classes, online instruction, tutoring, transition courses, and a computer-basedinstruction lab. Students will typically move from one type of instruction to another and will be assisted with the transition into for-credit college classes.All services are available at no charge to students.La oficina de la Instrucción Adulta é Idioma le da el poder a las personas para ser estudiantes, los cuales están conociendo su vido, trabajo, trabajociudadano, familia y metas personales.ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNINGNon-native English speakers can improve their listening, speaking, readingand writing skills in structured, intensive courses offered throughout theschool year. Classes will incorporate career awareness activities and workplaceliteracy skills.. Prospective students will be administered a readingcomprehension exam upon admission and placed in a class appropriatefor their English learning level. One rigorous ELL session will be offeredfor a total of 72 hours of instruction, with additional options of phonicsand conversations classes on Mondays.Carson City English Language Learning Registration ____________Fall Registration: Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 18-20, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.Expect registration to last up to two hours.APRENDIZAJE DEL IDIOMA INGLÉSLos no nativo hablantes en el idioma inglés pueden mejorar sus habilidadesde escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir el inglés en un curso intensivoque es ofrecido durante todo el año escolar. Las clases incorparán concienciasobre actividades de carreras profesionales y habilidades de lecturay escritura durante el desempeño laboral. A los estudiantes interesadosse les dará un examen de compresión en lectura de inglés para colocarlosen la clase apropiada de acuerdo a su nivel en el inglés. Se ofreceráun curso intensive que tendra un total de 72 horas de instruccion,con opciones adicionales de fonología y conversacion los días lunes.Carson City Aprendizaje del Idioma Inglés Registración ___La registración el el otoño: Martes-Jueves, Septiembre 18-20, 9 a.m. o6 p.m. Tener en cuenta que la registración dura aproximadamente doshoras.48GED EXAM PREPARATIONInstructional services are provided in Carson City, Fallon and Douglasto students who have not graduated from high school to prepare forthe GED (high school equivalency) exam. Prospective students will beadministered a broad-based skills assessment and a GED practice testto determine individual strengths and weaknesses congruent with examcriteria. Students will meet with a staff member to develop a learning planspecific to the educational goals of the student.GED ONLINE INSTRUCTIONTake advantage of a free, flexible instructor-supported online praparationcourse. Students in rual communities with web acess can work throughsupported lessons. Students will meet with an instructor to get registeredand learn how to use the program. Students will communicate with theinstructor by e-mail and phone to track progress and work through barriersor misunderstood lessons. Instructor e-mail: nvgedteacher@gmail.comCarson City GED Preparation Registration _________________Second & fourth week of each monthMonday, 6 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.Registration process may take up to three hours.LITERACY INSTRUCTIONInstruction may be provided to students who lack skills sufficient forsuccessful college work. Prospective students will be administered abroad-based skills assessment to determine educational needs. Learningplans specific to student needs will be developed based on the assessment.Adult Literacy & LanguageBristlecone Building, Rm. 340 • 445-4451Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Locations, class schedules, descriptions & other information:www.wnc.edu/studentservices/alal/
PROGRAMS & SERVICESAssociated Students of <strong>Western</strong><strong>Nevada</strong>The Associated Students of <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, known as student governmentor simply ASWN, is an elected group of students who work toenhance student life by representing the voice of the students at <strong>Western</strong><strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>College</strong>. All members of ASWN welcome and encourage otherstudents to voice any college concerns or ideas.Student government offers a great opportunity for anyone interestedin organizing student activities and influencing changes or student policies.Students really do make a difference, so get involved!Visit the ASWN website to view upcoming student events and contactASWN members.ASWN Office: Dini Library & Student Center, Rm. 105Senate..............................................................................................................445-3323President.........................................................................................................445-3319www.wnc.edu/clubs/aswn/BookstoreStudents can order textbooks online through the WNC Bookstore. Weborders can be placed for store pickup or shipment (ongoing throughoutsemester) for any class. To place web orders/for information, see theWNC website.Vouchers issued by the Financial Aid office cannot be used for weborders.WNC CARSON CITYThe WNC Bookstore on the Carson campus is open year-round withlimited summer hours. <strong>College</strong> and holiday closures are observed.Regular Hours:Monday-Thursday......................10 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday..........................................10 a.m.-2 p.m.Hours will be extended at the start of school and reduced over holidaybreaks.WNC FALLONTextbooks will be available during posted times at the WNC Fallonbookstore in Sage Hall for on-campus classes and web classes in theFallon service area.Hours are extended the week before and the first two weeks of class.Afterward, the Fallon bookstore has limited hours.WNC DOUGLASBooks may be purchased at the Carson campus bookstore or via thewebsite for Douglas campus classes.Student AmbassadorsThe WNC Student Ambassador program features an outstanding groupof student leaders. Student Ambassadors interact with prospective studentsand their parents, providing information about the college, theprograms and the services offered. Student Ambassadors attend eventsin the community representing WNC and participate in campus activities.INFORMATIONCoordinator of Student Life...............................................................................445-3275Student Clubs & OrganizationsStudent clubs and activities enhance campus life and put students intouch with others who share common interests.Interested in organizing a NEW CLUB?INFORMATIONAssociated Students of <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>................................. 445-3323FERNLEY, HAWTHORNE, LOVELOCK, SMITH,YERINGTON RESIDENTSTextbooks are available at the Fallon campus bookstore. Orders can alsobe placed online for any regular campus classes.RENT-A-TEXTStudents may opt to rent books through Rent-A-Text. Textbook rentalis a way to save money on book expenses. Rented books must be returnedor purchased at the end of the semester.INFORMATIONwww.rent-a-text.comor contact the bookstoreRETURN POLICY: Refunds will be allowed during the first week ofclass with a receipt, with the book in its original condition. After thefirst week, refunds are possible if a student drops a class in the first twoweeks of classes, shows proof of drop, and still has the original receipt.All refunds after that date will be at the discretion of the bookstoremanager. Books/packages cannot be returned if packaging is opened.CAMPUS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSwww.wnc.edu/clubs/HOURS/TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS?www.wnc.edu/bookstore/Carson City campus . . . 445-3233 Fallon campus . . 423-755649