Catalog_2017_2018_3-7

53 Student Support Services 2017-2018 Catalog S tudent S upport S ervices Academic Support Services Learning Center Located in the Library building room 111 Generally open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The learning Center provides free individual and small group tutoring, facilitated study groups and Supplemental Instruction sessions. Learning assistance (tutoring) is available in most subject areas; assistance is also available for basic computer skills needed for using email, WebAdvisor and Canvas. A staff of qualified and trained peer tutors is ready to help students strengthen subject matter knowledge and develop skills that lead to resourceful, life-long learning. For more information, stop by or call (559) 638-030, ext. 3358. Math Center Located in the FEM building, room 1 Generally open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Math Center offers specialized drop-in tutoring to Reedley College students who are enrolled in math or math-related courses. Students have access to whiteboards, laptops, and free Wi-Fi while using the Math Center. The center provides a math instructor as well as several well-qualified student tutors to assist students with homework and test preparation. The Math Center also offers workshops on specific math topics throughout the semester to reinforce what students learn in the classroom. The Math Center is a great place to learn, study, and get the help needed for success sin math. For more information, stop by or call (559) 638-0300 ext. 3158. Reading & Writing Center Located in the HUM building, room 58 Generally open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday. The RWC offers three types of peer based tutoring services including walk-in appointments, standing small group tutoring, and online consolations. Students are encouraged to come in and register for small group services, and to call ahead for walk-in appointments at 638-0300, ext. 3619. Online consultations are also available: rc.writingcenter@ reedleycollege.edu . Students must submit paper prompt along with specific questions for the tutor. We welcome reading/ writing assignments for any academic subject and look forward to helping build each RC student’s success. Bookstore TheReedleyCollege andMaderaCommunityCollegeCenter Bookstores are operated for the convenience of students. The store carries student textbooks, supplies and other articles of interest to the college community. Business hours for the Reedley College Bookstore are 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Fridays. For Madera Community College Center, the store hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed on Fridays. During the first and second weeks of each semester, hours and days are extended. During summer schedules, Reedley College’s Bookstores is open but on a shortened day schedule. The store is not open in the evening. TheMadera Community College Center Bookstore is closed for the summer with exceptions for the first week of summer school and textbook buy back. Please refer to the bookstores’ website for exact dates and times. Refund Policy 1. A receipt is required. Students must present their current cash register receipt with the correct dollar amount of the merchandise during the stated refund period. No refund will be given without the original receipt. Students have 5 working days from the date on the receipt to return textbooks and 30 days for non-textbook items. 2. All sales are final on scantrons, tradebooks/novels, study aides and various electronics and software (if opened). 3. A full refund is given when a class has been canceled by the College and textbook(s) are in the same conditions as initially bought. In other cases, there may be a 10% handling/restocking charge. 4. Refunds will be issued in the same manner as paid (if paid with a credit/debit card - refund will be made to credit/debit card, not cash.)