Jackson Community College
Student Services Parents & FamilyJCC is proud to provide students with a range of services and resources. Help with CoursesCenter for Student Success, located in Walker Hall 123, provides a variety of services to support students in their quest for college success:
The Center is staffed with faculty, support staff, student tutors, and administrators who are all eager to help students succeed. Why request a tutor?Tutors help students understand assignments, prepare for tests, and develop the academic skills needed to be successful. Anyone is eligible to work with a tutor free of charge, however tutors are not a substitute for attending class. We require students who use our tutoring services to attend class regularly. Free tutoring is available in a variety of formats to all enrolled JCC students.
Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesIf your student has a documented disability, the Center may provide accommodations and support such as notetakers, textbooks on tape, quiet or extended test time, oral testing, sign language interpreters, assistive technology, taping of lectures or other reasonable accommodations as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each semester, students with disabilities are personally advised at the Center and assisted with registration. Special fundingStudents enrolled in occupational education programs who meet the eligibility criteria and the income guidelines, and who have completed a FAFSA application, may be eligible for assistance with tuition, books, uniforms, mileage and childcare. Hours and Location
Tutors and their schedules are posted on the board outside the Center and on the web. Tutors are available on a drop-in basis or by appointment. For detailed information about our services please call 517-796-8415, stop by Walker Hall 123 or visit us on our website at www.jccmi.edu/success. Student ServicesEnrollment Specialists will help students choose their program of study and courses. Students may meet with advisors at the Student Center in Potter Center on Main Campus, at JCC@VO-TECH, Lenawee and at the LeTarte Center, Hillsdale. Call (517) 796-8425 for more information. JCC Web Sitewww.jccmi.edu contains all kinds of information including degree requirements, how students can earn a bachelor’s degree more economically with JCC partnerships, and information about exactly how JCC courses transfer to other colleges. Students are able to use these online resources:
Testing LabTesting Lab is located in the Library, Walker Hall. Some instructors require proctored tests for make-up examinations or for online classes. The Testing Lab provides a quiet and secure location for proctored tests. Places to StudyComputer LabsComputer Labs provide students with full computer facilities including the latest Microsoft Office version and an assortment of other software. Registered students receive access to the JCC network and assistance from trained JCC student lab consultants. For hours and lab locations, visit www.jccmi.edu/infotech. Cyber CafésCyber Cafés are located next to the Cafeteria in Potter Center and in the lobby of McDivitt. LibraryThe Library, in Walker Hall, helps students with research, online databases and special programs. Our collection includes reference material, books, periodicals, video and DVDs, pamphlet files and online database search engines. (517) 796-8622 Student LoungesStudent Lounges are located in each classroom building for a quiet study area. People to Meet and Things to DoArts, Music and DramaArts, Music and Drama programs offer students a variety of learning experiences in creativity, critical thinking, confidence and team work. Students can participate in or attend: Art Shows, the Community Band, Broadway Review, and the Theatre Company. Talent Scholarships are available through the Department of Language, Literature and the Arts. Cuiss FieldhouseCuiss Fieldhouse features a full-service weight room and gym facility available to all students registered in any Health and Physical Fitness (HPF) course. Disc Golf and a wide range of intramural sports are available to all students. Watch for announcements about sports and for game schedules and visit www.jccmi.edu/hpf. Service LearningService Learning provides students with learning experiences outside of the classroom. Ask instructors about ways that service learning can provide real life experiences to course topics while building a sense of community citizenship and adding to your student’s résumé. For more information contact the Office of Service Learning, (517) 796-8415, or visit www.jccmi.edu/servicelearning. Project Success DayProject Success Day is held one day in the Fall and Winter semesters. During this learning conference, students attend workshops about diverse topics such as academic success, career choices, stress management, writing improvement, learning styles, and college transfer information. Contact the Center for Student Success, (517) 796-8415, or visit www.jccmi.edu/success. Career AssistanceDiscover software to explore career aptitudes and education requirements is available free to all JCC students at the Center for Student Success, (517) 796-8415. Employment Service Centers help students with résumés, job searches and interview skills. Go to www.scmw.org for locations and hours of Employment Service Centers in Adrian, Hillsdale and downtown Jackson. Help with Life’s ChallengesAccommodations for special needs are available by contacting the Center for Student Success, (517) 796-8415. Documentation of disabilities must be provided to best provide the most reasonable and appropriate accommodations, such as text-books on tape, note-taking and interpreters. Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology is available in the computer labs to support students with visual or physical impairments. For more information, contact the Center for Student Success, (517) 796-8415 or the Solution Center, (517) 796-8639. Social WorkersSocial Workers are provided by JCC to meet individually with students, meet with support groups, and provide presentations to classes. Social workers are on campus during regular weekly hours to meet with students who have difficult issues in their lives. Services are also available on an on-call basis for crisis situations. To contact our social workers, call the Center for Student Success, (517) 796-8415. Plus...Bookstore services are operated by Follett’s on Main Campus in Potter Center. Limited hours are provided at the Hillsdale LeTarte Center and at JCC@VO-TECH, Lenawee. Follett’s also provides book ordering online. Go to College Information - College Services and follow the link to the Bookstore. Food Services are provided by Aramark. Dining is available at the Potter Center cafeteria and in the McDivitt lobby. Vending machines also located in each building. JCC@ VO-TECH, Lenawee features a Bistro service. Free Parking is available near each classroom building at main campus, the Hillsdale LeTarte Center and at JCC@ VO-TECH, Lenawee. Student ID cards are available free to each student. Many stores, shows and museums offer student discounts, including all events sponsored by JCC. | |||||||||||||