Page 36 of Washtenaw Community College Bulletin by Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College - Programs and Services 3 www.wccnet.edu Discover, an interactive computerized career guidance program, is also available. Current transfer agreements with other area colleges and universities are maintained in Counseling and Career Planning, including program transfer guides and course transfer information. Current catalogs from two- and fouryear colleges are available as well as computer stations with Internet access to other college web sites. The Employment Services Office maintains listings of job openings, including full-and part-time jobs, on-campus opportunities, off-campus postings and placement for graduates. A web-based placement service is available at www.collegecentral.com/wcc for student use. Staff will work with students and academic departments to identify appropriate job opportunities. Workshops on resume preparation, interviewing, job search techniques, and other related topics are offered throughout each semester. Personal Counseling The counseling and social work staff also work with students experiencing personal or emotional problems. The staff provides referrals to the appropriate agency or service in the community for specialized assistance as necessary. Learning Support Services (LSS) Tutoring is provided for all students in credit classes on a drop-in basis. Hours may vary each semester. A schedule of times and a list of tutors is posted outside of LA 104. Tutoring help is usually available between 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Friday, though hours may vary each semester. Disability Support Services are provided through LSS. Students with disabilities can take their entry assessment test (COMPASS) in the LSS office. The office provides academic advising and arranges academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Some of the accommodations may include sign language interpreters, readers and scribes. Specialized technology is available to help students successfully complete their programs. In order to provide timely services, requests should be made in advance. A Learning Disability Assessment is provided by a Learning Disability Specialist who provides diagnostic testing for WCC students who suspect they may have a learning disability (LD) and who have not been tested previously or whose testing is outdated. In addition to providing cognitive and achievement testing to diagnose and document a learning disability, the LD specialist also provides consultation for students with other learning difficulties and makes recommendations for learning/study strategies, recommends educational accommodations appropriate to specific learning disabilities and provides information, recommendations or appropriate referrals for other conditions for example, ADHD/ADD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) which may interfere with learning. Tutoring, Disability Support Services and Learning Disability Assessment are all offered free of charge to currently registered WCC students. Services are also available for students who are academically or economically disadvantaged, or who have limited English-speaking proficiency. Learning Support Services is located on the 1st floor of the Liberal Arts Building, Room 104. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information please call (734) 973-3342, TTY (734) 973-3635 or Michigan Relay Services at 800-649-3777 or 711. The International Student Center The International Student Center, as part of Counseling and Career Planning, provides services to the following: Prospective students visiting the College who want information about the academic programs as well as information about services for the international population, such as English as a Second Language (ESL) Students looking for information and support services that will help ease the adjustment to the American culture and college life Current students seeking academic advice regarding Washtenaw Community College programs, as well as information about transfer programs to other institutions The Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center Building in room 206A. Students should call (734) 677-5158 or (734) 677-5128 for more information. M-TIES The Michigan Transfer Initiative for Emerging Scholars (M-TIES) program is located in the Counseling, and Career Planning and Placement Center (SC 206D). This program was developed jointly by WCC and the University of Michigan with the goal of helping students to attain their educational goals of transferring to U of M. Please contact the M-TIES office at (734) 477-8519 for additional information. Office of Student Development and Activities The Office of Student Development and Activities provides a variety of opportunities designed to enhance a students educational experience outside of the classroom. The Office oversees campus events, club sports, clubs and organizations, The Student Voice newspaper, and Orchard Radio. The Office is located on the 1st floor of the Student Center Building in Room 112 and services are available during regular campus hours. For more information, go to www.wccnet.edu/studentactivities or call (734) 973-3500 or e-mail stuact@wccnet.edu. Club Sports Club Sports are open to both men and women who wish to participate on recreational teams. Club sports currently include baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, running, soccer, softball and volleyball. Some activity starts almost every month. The Colleges practice field (North Athletic Field) with softball diamond, soccer field, and sand volleyball court is located across Huron River Drive from the main campus. Contact the Club Sports office located in the Student Center Building, Room 118, or call (734) 973-3720 for information and sign-up. Student Support Services

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