Special Support Services

Sometimes attending class, reading the textbook, and attempting the homework is simply not enough for a student to fully learn and understand the material presented. The most important thing to remember when experiencing any academic difficulty or discomfort is: ASK FOR HELP!

Additional Resources

CCV has a variety of student support services that may be formally set up and/or individually tailored:

• Academic advisors in each CCV site office are available when you need help and aren’t sure where to turn.
• If you are a low-income parent seeking a college degree and qualify for and receive public benefits (TANF, Reach Up or welfare), you can access a range of services: a job readiness program, one-on-one support and assistance for books, educational fees, transportation, child care, etc. For more information, contact your site office or your Dep't. of Children and Families, Economic Services Division, district office.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities are advised and supported by a coordinator of academic services, who will arrange appropriate accommodations. It is your responsibility to make the College aware of a documented disability and the need for accommodation. To allow reasonable time for arranging services, you should provide documentation four weeks before classes begin.

For more information, see CCV’s Americans with Disabilities policy.

TRIO Technology to Go Program

CCV’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program now has an equipment loan program for participants. This Technology To Go program provides TRIO SSS students with access to both course participation and academic support.

To start, Technology To Go can lend:
* voice-activated tape recorders,
* graphing calculators
* cameras
* Alpha Smart Pro word processors
* laptop computers

The word processors are a boon to students for both assignments and note taking. We imagine the laptops will be used for access to online courses and for short-term use for research, BlackBoard participation, and access to web-based tutorial programs.

All equipment is available to eligible TRIO SSS participants on a first come, first served basis. We have limited numbers of each item. If you would like to borrow a piece of equipment, please contact your TRIO advisor.