Academic Support Services

LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER (LRC)
College Center Building
(810) 989-5640, Fax:(810) 989-5773
lrc@sc4.edu

The Learning Resources Center is open seven days a week, including four evenings during the fall and winter semesters.

Fall and winter semester hours:

Spring and summer sessions, exam weeks, breaks, and holiday hours are posted in advance.

The Learning Resources Center provides access to many resources and services. Librarians and staff members willingly provide assistance with library questions. Listed below is a summary of the resources and services available to you.

PRINT, AUDIOVISUAL, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA

• Approximately 52,500 books in the reference and circulating collections searchable through our automated online catalog.
• Electronic access to resources that include the Internet, Newsbank (articles from newspapers throughout the United States including The Times Herald), InfoTrac's Academic OneFile, Ebsco's Business Source Elite, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Criminal Justice Periodical Index, ERIC, Facts.com, Gale Virtual Reference Library and many more.
• Approximately 100 journals and magazines in print format.
• 3,500 videotapes and DVDs.

SERVICES

• Reference and research assistance.
• Programs on how to conduct research and use the library effectively.
• Interlibrary loan (borrowing materials from other libraries.)
• Small group study rooms.
• Printers and photocopy machines.

To borrow materials, students must present their SC4 identification/library card to a staff member at the circulation desk.

COMPUTER AND WIRELESS ACCESS
Computers are available in the combined Learning Resources Center and Academic Achievement Center located in the College Center. Wireless access is also available in the LRC and AAC for students preferring to use their laptops. Inquire at the circulation desk for specifics on how to obtain wireless access.

COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE
Microcomputer software, just as books, magazines, audiovisual software, and other reproducible materials, is protected by the Copyright Revision Act of 1976. The rights of copyright include the rights of reproduction, adaptation, distribution, public performance, and display. All of these rights are subject to "fair use," depending on the purpose of the use, the nature of the work, the amount of the work used, and the effect the use has on the market for the copyrighted work. Guidelines have been established which define what educators can do with software acquired for instructional use without infringing on the copyright.

The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) provides specialized academic services to assist students so that their studies will be a positive, meaningful, and successful experience. All services are provided at no charge to currently enrolled students.

Fall and winter semester hours:

TUTORING
SC4 students have access to tutoring services at no charge to them. Tutoring services provide assistance in understanding course materials.

DROP-IN TUTORING
Drop-in tutoring is available regardless of course or grade on a first-come, first-served basis.

ONLINE TUTORING
Online tutoring is available by e-mailing tutoringonline@sc4.edu.

TUTORING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Qualified peer and professional tutors are continuously needed to provide tutoring services. Tutors must have an accumulated minimum 3.0 GPA. Request an application for employment from the Academic Achievement Center.

EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
Educational software programs are available to support courses such as biology, physical science, computer information systems, electronics, English, math, nursing, office administration, reading, and social sciences.

DISABILITY AND SPECIAL SERVICES
SC4 is committed to providing equal educational opportunities regardless of a student's disability.

An Academic Achievement Center counselor is available to assist students experiencing academic difficulties and/or needing special support services (documentation required). Services include:

• Mobility assurance
• Interpreter services
• Reader services
• Note-taker services
• Braille translation
• Test-taking accommodations
• Referral services
• Specialized assistive equipment for students with physical disabilities

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Support is provided for students with limited English-speaking skills.

CRISIS COUNSELING
The AAC counselor is trained in providing crisis counseling and intervention to students in need. The focus is on single or recurrent problems that are overwhelming or traumatic. Crisis counseling is short-term and provides education, guidance, and support, but is not a substitute for psychiatric care. Crisis counseling may involve referral to community organizations that have the resources to provide the assistance needed by the student.

TESTING SERVICES

• Admissions testing – COMPASS, HESI
• Test proctoring
  • SC4 online courses
  • CLEP
  • Other colleges and universities

RIDE SHARE INFORMATION
The Ride Share Information Board is located in the AAC. Any student who would like to share a ride or is in need of transportation may participate in the program by completing the form on the Ride Share Information Board.

CENTER FOR eLEARNING
A-101 College Center
(810) 989-5525
elearning@sc4.edu

Complete details regarding online learning can be accessed at www.sc4.edu/onlinelearning.

ONLINE COURSES
Online courses provide a flexible opportunity for continuing education. Online courses are instructor led and typically follow the same semester schedule as on-ground courses, while some also are offered as short-term courses. The platform used to deliver the online courses is Educator by Ucompass.com and requires unique identification for each user. Attributes of the online course include the following:

• Course materials are accessible from any Internet connection at any time
• Interaction with fellow students happens in the online classroom, while private communication occurs with the instructor via email
• Some online courses do require campus visits for taking tests or participating in labs

WEB099 – INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE COURSES
Because online learning is different from the traditional classroom, choosing to take an online course should be an informed decision. WEB099, Introduction to Online Courses, prepares students to become online learners at SC4. It is a free online tutorial that is scheduled as an open-entry course estimated to take three to five hours to complete. The course shows how the online classroom looks and works, while providing practice doing things that may be required in the online course, such as submitting assignments with attachments, posting discussion board messages and e-mailing the instructor. Because this introduction is critical to the success of the online learner, completing WEB099 with an 'S' grade is a requirement prior to registering for a student's first online course.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Typical courses will display best at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and a color depth of Hi Color (16 bit/64K) or greater. Computer speed and the amount of system and video memory are important. A Pentium PC (or comparable Macintosh) with at least 128MB will significantly improve the interactive learning experience. Other technology requirements include:

• Reliable Internet access
• Internet Explorer as browser with Java and cookies enabled and pop-up blocking disabled for this site.
• Updated anti-virus software
• Microsoft Word (other Office software may be required depending on the course)
• CD-ROM drive and sound card (with speakers or headphones) and specialized software as required for some courses.

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

THE BISTRO COLLEGE CENTER CATERING
College Center, Café
(810) 982-1767
The Bistro offers light breakfasts, full café lunches, snacks, and beverages for between classes. Hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the fall and winter semesters

BOOKSTORE
Acheson Applied Technology Center, Room 125
(810) 989-5725 or (810) 989-5728
The SC4 College Bookstore carries required books and supplies for classes, as well as clothing and convenience items. New and used books are available.

CHILD CARE CENTER
Citizens First Michigan Technical Education Center
(810) 989-5673
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday
The EOC Child Care Center in the M-TEC at SC4 is designed to provide quality child care for college students and staff. The center is operated by the Economic Opportunity Committee of St. Clair County and is affiliated with Blue Water Head Start.

COLLEGE CONNECTION
Main Building, Room 207
(810) 989-5767
College Connection is a monthly newsletter for students and friends of SC4. It is published by the Public Relations, Marketing and Legislative Affairs Office and distributed by mail.

EMERGENCY MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
St. Clair County Community College will attempt to deliver EMERGENCY messages only. Call (810) 989-5560 or the Campus Security Office (810) 989-5549.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Students may obtain an accident and sickness insurance policy for a nominal premium. The college is not responsible for any coverage and/or claims. Call (810) 989-5560 to request a brochure or visit www.sc4.edu/studentservices for more information.

PARKING
Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the College Center. Certain areas of the College Center lot and the entire lot at the Main Building are reserved for faculty and staff. All parking lots are lined and vehicles are to be parked within the designated spaces. The college assumes no liability for vehicles or contents in vehicles parked in or using college lots. Persons parking illegally (including fire lanes, walking paths, lawn, and unauthorized handicap usage) will be ticketed or towed by college Campus Patrol personnel or city, county, or state police agencies. Additional paid parking is available at city operated facilities nearby. See map inside back cover.

VOTER REGISTRATION
Forms to register for voting are available in the College Bookstore, Enrollment Services and the Learning Resource Center. Forms may also be downloaded from www.michigan.gov/sos or www.yourvotematters.org.

WAVE – SC4 ONLINE STUDENT SYSTEM
Students are encouraged to use the SC4 WAVE, which may be accessed online at www.sc4.edu/wave. The WAVE provides a wide variety of services to students in an easy-to-use, convenient online format. Examples of the services available on the WAVE include:

• Searching for classes
• Registration and payment
• Access to grades
• Academic transcripts
• Degree/certificate completion status
• Financial aid awarding status

Questions related to the WAVE may be directed to the Enrollment Services Office at (810) 989-5500 or enrollment@sc4.edu.

Students are to use WAVE responsibly and are to limit their transactions to a level which meets their educational needs. Excessive transactions tax the WAVE and are viewed as inappropriate and irresponsible use of the system. Determining reasonable use of WAVE is at the discretion of college administration.

Students using the WAVE inappropriately or irresponsibly will be notified either by phone, e-mail, or letter of the institution's concerns. Advising assistance will be offered for the purpose of selecting and scheduling classes. If unreasonable use continues, WAVE registration privileges may be revoked.