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Pierce College strives to meet the educational interests and needs of the
community by providing: College instruction
Work Force preparation Precollege and Basic skills Continuing Education
College InstructionEducational programs leading towards two-yearAssociate Degrees with opportunities to concentrate in areas of interest and towardsfour-year Bachelor’s Degree University Transfer
Work Force Preparation
• Help students benefit from academic and job skills training leading toward short-term certificates and degrees in high growth professional and technical work
• Career exploration and advising
• Non-traditional career exploration & advising
BASIC SKILLS
HIGH SCHOOL
PRE-COLLEGE MATH
PRE-COLLEGE ENGLISH
PIERCE WORKS
STUDY TECHNIQUES
COLLEGE SUCCESS
ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE
IBEST
READING
ITRANS
GED
Transitional EducationCoursework and support to strengthen academic skills and readiness to succeed in college-level programs:
• Precollege instruction: Reading, writing, math• College Success and Career Transitions courses
• I-TRANS (Integrated Transitional Education classes)• I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education Skills& Training)
• Basic Skills: GED, ABE , and ESL
Advising & Degree Paths at
Pierce College
Advising Services• Identifying education and career goals• Choosing your degree path• Class selection• Initial educational planning• University Transfer Information• Multiculturalism • Referrals
Degrees & Certificatesat Pierce College
Professional/Technical or Transfer? Whichever one fits your goals!
Professional/Technical
Certificate and Associate Degree Programs
AccountingAlcoholism and Drug Abuse Counseling Business Business Information TechnologyComputer Network EngineeringCriminal J ustice
Diagnostic Health and Fitness Tecnic ian
Dental HygieneDigital Design Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Technic ianLanguage InterpreterParaeducationPierceWorks! Real Es tate AppraisalSocial Service/ Mental HealthVeterinary Technology
Most Common University Transfer Degree
■ ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA-DTA)• for transfer to four-year university for variety of
careers/majors• also for students who are undecided about their
career/major
University Transfer Degrees• Associate of Arts (AA-DTA)• Associate of Science Track 1• Associate of Science Track 2• Business• Pre-Nursing• Education Degrees
Elementary EducationGeneral Science EducationMath EducationChemistry EducationBiology EducationPhysics Education
Support Services
• Access & Disability Services/Access Services for Military
• Counseling Services• Academic Support Center: Tutoring Services• Women & Family Services
Access & Disability Services
Serving College, Military & Surrounding Communities
Access & Disability Services (ADS)
We strive to provide resources and support to learn and to prepare for success in education, training, and employment.
Our Goal:Provide access to any student who believes he or she may need our service
Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids & Services
You may qualify for reasonable accommodations
Such as…– Alternate Testing Procedures – Reader/Scribe/Copy of Classroom Notes– Adjustable chair/ table
Support for Learning
– One on One Coaching: Time Management, Management Multiple Schedules, Test Taking Strategies…
– An inclusive environment– Referral to and collaboration with other support
services on and off campus
“The goal of providing service should first and foremost focus on the tools to help the student empower themselves” Susan McPhee
Assistive Technology (AT) Lab
A small computer lab located in Academic Support Center– Open to All Student– College and Student Staff available for assistance– Assistive Technology
• Software: voice activated, screen reader, word prediction…
• Hardware: adjustable keyboards, alternate mouse devices…
Access Services for the MilitaryIn Collaboration with Military Sites
Access Services for the MilitaryProvide:
– Resources and Informational Sessions– Classroom & Online Academic Adjustments– One-on-One Appointments– e-mail access and support for soldiers attending
world wide
– Academic Adjustment Eligibility:• Have a condition that affects a major life function i.e.
thinking, concentrating…
Counseling Services
Life happens inside and outside the classroom—and sometimes that can cause problems in either or both spheres. Counseling is another student service available to help enrolled students stay on track with their educational and/or career goals. Counseling can help students sort through their difficulties and figure out what steps they want to take next.
Counseling Services• Brief Mental Health Counseling• Crisis Intervention• Depression & Anxiety Issues• Student Success Strategies: Test Taking, Study
Skills, Time/Stress Management, Relationship Issues
• Referral to Community & Campus Agencies
Services are Confidential
Academic Support Center
Providing all students with tools for success and skills for life-long learning
Tutoring CenterOur tutors are highly qualified, well trained, and eager to help you discover the learning styles and study skills that will foster self-reliance and personal success.
Hours: M – TH 8am – 8pm & Fri 8am – 3pmCascade 526 (Front and Middle Sections)
• Drop-In Tutoring: Tutors on hand to answer questions while you work or study
• Appointment Tutoring: More subject specific tutoring working one-on-one or in small groups
• E-Tutoring: Anytime , anywhere internet is available
The Writer’s Center Our center is staffed by professional tutors with years of
experience; writers and readers with an eye for style and an ear for audience.
Hours: M – TH 8am – 8pm & Fri 8am – 3pmCascade 526 (Back Right Section)
• We work one-on-one with students, giving feedback on student writing in all stages of progress
• We help students become better self-editors, identifying common errors and issues in student papers
• We will recommend helpful tools and practices, even brainstorming techniques for new ideas
Assistive Technology LabHours: M- F 8am – 5pm
Cascade 526 (Back Left Section)
Featuring Universal Design Technology:
• Voice Recognition – Dragon Naturally Speaking• Writing and Math Assistance – Co-writer; Math Talk• Reading Assistance – Open Book; Wynn; TextAloud• Visual Aid Support – JAWS; Zoomtext; Braille Embosser• Comprehensive Assistance – Wynn; TextHelp; Inspiration• Ergonomic Assistance – Dvorak keyboard; Sip and Puff; Easy Keys;
Trackballs; Electric Table
Women & Family ServicesServing all our Community
Women & Family Services
Helping Students Succeed Information & Referrals
Support Services Career-related services
Information & Referral Information, Resources, and Connections: Transportation.. Childcare.. Financial Health…Financial ….Legal.. Basic Needs… Housing…Utilities
Where can I get help with….?
Support Services
• Help getting started in school• Connections to resources and services on
campus and throughout the community• Personal support and coaching• Student Success Groups• Student Support Project: limited financial
assistance
Career-related Instruction
• Life Transition Program aka the Displaced Homemaker Program
An education & work readiness program for students transitioning from home to school to work
• Non-traditional Career Information & Advising
Steps for Getting Started
Next Step:Group Advising or Individual Advising or an “Alternate Route”
AlternateRoute
Admissions
Student Success Workshops 1st Steps to SuccessMoney For CollegeBe Advised (Group Advising) orWhat’s Next: Help Getting Started Check calendar for other Student Success Workshops offered throughout the quarter
Assessment
Registration
Remember, We’re Always Here to Help!