The Pioneer, Vol. 52 Issue 1

Campus
CAMPUS RESOURCES
ACCESS AND
DISABILITY SERVICES
Pierce College proves a range of
services for students with physical,
learning or invisible disabilities
and mental health diagnoses. Fort
Steilacoom’s services can be reached
by phone at 253-964-6526 (voice)
or 253-964-6228 (TTY) or email at
dssaccess@pierce.ctc.edu.
DENTAL HYGIENE
SERVICES
The Pierce College Dental Hygiene
program offers free and low cost
services on campus. They offer free
dental exams, low cost cleanings,
X-rays, fillings and sealants. General
questions can be sent to dhclinic@
pierce.ctc.edu or you can call the
clinic at 253-964-6695.
TUTORING CENTER
Fort Steilacoom’s tutoring center,
located on the fifth floor of the Cascade
building, offers help on class
work. Tutors for biology, chemistry,
Math 50-98, 141-142, 146, 151-153
and physics are available for drop-in
on certain days. If your subject is not
listed, you can schedule an appointment.
Drop-in hours are Monday
- Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
LIBRARY
The library on campus offers a
wide selection of resources. There
are computers to work from, silent
and group study rooms, a design
center and more. Students can
check out electronics like cameras,
camcorders, recording equipment,
lighting, Chromebooks, calculators,
headsets and Wi-Fi hotspots.
MENTAL HEALTH
COUNSELING
Pierce College offers mental health
counseling on campus. Fort Steilacoom’s
counselor is Megan Irby, who
can be reached at 253-864-3115.
FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry is Located outside
the Student Life office on the
fourth floor of the Cascade building.
The food pantry always welcomes
donations and is open to students.
WELCOME CENTER
The Welcome Center has all of the
college information you need. It sits
right inside the front doors of the
Cascade building, next to Campus
Security (where you get your parking
pass). The welcome center is open
from 7:30 a.m to 6 p.m on the first
two days of the quarter. Regular
hours are Mon-Thurs from 8 a.m to
5 p.m and Friday 8 a.m to 3 p.m
HEALTH EDUCATION
CENTER
The Fort Steilacoom campus
gym is inside the Health Education
Center, which sits between the C and
E parking lots. The HEC has fitness
professionals to help you with your
workout routine. Workout options
include Pilates, yoga or kickboxing
classes. Rates start at $15 per quarter
for tuition-paying students. The
HEC also has a 14,000-square-foot
gymnasium for athletes.
STUDENT LIFE
The Student Life office is located
across the cafeteria on the fourth
floor of the Cascade building.
Student Life offers club and campus
event information. Additionally,
students can receive their Student
I.D.s in the office, read campus postings,
add suggestions to the student
suggestion box, checkout recreational
equipment, receive health and
wellness information and more.
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