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56 Student Support Services
2015-2016 Catalog
Anopencomputer lab is available in the library for all students.
Computers are loaded with software needed for classes
and general computer applications. Applications include
word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, class
specific programs and Internet access. Computer lab hours
are Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday: 7:30
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Madera Community College Center
The Madera Community College Center Library is located
in AM-185 and offers a wide array of resources and services
to students, faculty and staff. Fifty – six computers in the
library and its computer lab are available for research activity,
word processing, presentation software, and course specific
software programs. The library collection offers over 5,000
print resources including books, magazines, journals, and
newspapers, as well as an E-book collection of over 20,000
titles. There is aDVDcollectionof informational, literary and
dramatic films as well as an audio book collection of fiction
and nonfiction works. Over 20 research databases provide
access to reference sources, articles from academic journals,
magazines and newspapers, literary criticism, images, and
more. The databases and E-book collection are accessible on
and off campus, as is the library’s online catalog which allows
students and staff to locate and request print andmedia items
from all our district libraries. Printers and a copy machine
offer color and black and white printing at 10 cents a page
with a library copy card. One-on-one reference and research
assistance is always available. Library cards are free and may
be obtained upon presentation of photo identification. Visit
our web site at and click on Library
in the center of the page.
Lost and Found
A lost and found department is maintained by the College
Police, located in the Maintenance (MNT) Building.
Other
Student Insurance
All students are provided with an accident insurance
policy that covers them while on campus. Also available
to all students on a voluntary basis is an accident and
sickness medical expense plan for a nominal fee. This plan
provides 24-hour year-round (including summer) coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Information and
applications may be secured in the Health Center or Business
Services Office in the Student Services Building.
Students participating in intercollegiate competition are
covered by a special college-paid athletic insurance plan for
athletic related injuries.
Public Information Office
The Public Information/Public Relations Office provides on-
and off-campus public relations, marketing and promotion
for the college. All advertising, media relations and sports
information are the responsibility of the Public Information
Office. Brochures, class schedules, the college catalog, press
releases, videos, sports programs, the college website and the
quarterly campus newsletter are all produced by the Public
Information Office, using the most advanced techniques
in desktop publishing. The Public Information Office also
reviews all publications produced by other Reedley College
campus offices prior to on- or off-campus printing.
Photo and Videotape Policy
Reedley College takes photos of and videotapes students
throughout the year.These images often include students
in classrooms, study areas, athletic events, etc. Reedley
College reserves the right to use these photographs as a
part of its publicity andmarketing efforts. Students who
enroll at Reedley College do so with the understanding
that these photographsmight include themandmight be
used in college publications, bothprinted and electronic,
and for publicity.
Tutorial Services
The Reedley College Tutorial Center offers free individual
and small-group tutoring to all currently enrolled Reedley
College students. Tutoring is available in most classes. A staff
of qualified and trained student tutors assists students with
subject comprehension, text preparation, and study skills
development. Students may apply for help at any time during
the semester. The center also maintains a large collection
of study skills reference materials for students interested in
developing or improving their study methods. The Tutorial
Center is located in the college Library building, room LRC
111. Call (559) 638-0358 or drop by for more information.