Page 168 of Cecil Community College 2005-2007 Catalog by Cecil Community College

Cecil Community College General Information and Services to Students 167 LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES Learning Center The Learning Center assesses all students for English, reading, and math placement. These assessments are a requirement for all students. For assistance in math, reading, or writing, students of all levels and in all disciplines may refer to one of the following skill centers. Math Lab provides free tutoring for students experiencing difficulties in mathematics. The Reading and Writing Lab assists nativespeaking and second-language students by improving all aspects of written communication in all subject areas including: development, organization, grammar, mechanics, style, organization, and documentation. The Lab can assist with non-course writing as well: articles for the Seahawk Review, resumes, business letters, and applications. In addition, the Lab provides tutoring in reading comprehension and study skills. All students at the College may use the Lab free of charge. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be seen according to tutor availability. The Lab may also be used as a study or reading area and a private room is available for group study. The Reading and Writing Lab is located in the Arts and Sciences building, Room 354. Computer Lab provides free assistance for students enrolled in computer classes. Trained technicians are available to assist students. The Lab is located in the Technology Center, Room 316. Tutoring Cecil Community College offers you FREE TUTORIAL SUPPORT. In addition to services offered by the Learning Center, the College extends its tutoring support, at no charge, for any class in which you are currently enrolled. This service may take the form of a study group, but is most frequently one-on-one peer tutoring. For information, call 410-287-6060, ext 374. College Success Program The goal of the College Success Program at Cecil is to help students succeed in college. The heart of the program is the College Success Workshop (REA098). The course is designed to help students develop strategies and techniques for effective and efficient college study. Topics covered in the course include: The Cornell University Method of Note Taking, textbook marking and note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management techniques. The College Success Program also offers learning-to-learn sessions for electronics, nursing, and science students. Students who have participated in College Success programs report that the strategies and techniques they learned helped them achieve their academic goals. Library The Cecil County Veterans Memorial Library at Cecil Community College is an essential part of the educational program of the College, providing resources, services, and assistance to support the Colleges academic credit and non-credit programs. The library contains print, multimedia, and online resources and provides students with the proper physical environment and materials fundamental to the lifelong learning process. There is always a professional librarian on duty when the library is open to assist patrons with research.

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