to Success

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!