2009-2010 Student Handbook

Referral Sources For Out-Of-Class Academic Assistance

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Mathematics Department
Contact: Dean Carolyn Showalter ext. 2158
Location: Russell Building, Room 112

• Mathematics Tutoring Center – Russell Building Room 123
  Professional and peer math tutors are available Monday through Friday and will assist students in all areas of mathematics. The schedule is posted on the door of Room 123.
• Tutors are available at the SEC, also.
• CD and/or video tapes are available in the library for MATH 011, 012, 151, 156, 191, 192, 195, 201, 265, and 266.
• Mathematics Computer Laboratory- Russell Building Room 135
  For many classes, tutorial and graphing software is available in this lab.
• Professors are available for individual help during office hours.

Writing Center
Contact:  Christine Kephart ext. 2262
Location:  Russell Building, Room 124

• Tutorial assistance in conjunction with English classes, or help with papers for any class
• Supplemental materials for English skills
• Writing workshops as posted monthly
• Writing Center Hours:
  • Day, evening, and Saturday morning semester hours
  • Day and evening summer hours
  • Hours posted outside The Writing Center (Russell 124) and on Ocean Cruiser at “Tutoring and OCC Learning Resources” under My Communities

Academic Computer Lab

Contact: June Clare Phillips or John Foglia, Room L216, ext. 2371
Location: Library, 2nd Floor   

• Microsoft Office 2003 Applications are available. They include Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.
• The lab has a limited number of course based software packages.
• The lab offers online tutorials for basic computer skills, Internet skills, and keyboarding skills.
• Academic Computer Lab Hours:
  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 am- 10:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

English As A Second Language Program (ESL)
Contact: Richard Bailey ext. 2274, Connie Ross ext. 2252
Location: Russell Building, Rooms 228 (R. Bailey) and 238 (C. Ross)
Only ESL Students (I.D., assess with Bailey)

• Tutoring, academic advising, individual instruction
• Computer assisted instruction (12 computer stations)
• Reading
• Sentence and grammar
• Word processing
• Spelling programs
• Vocabulary
• Writing, developing ideas
• ESL lending library (cassettes and books)
• Listening and speaking/ pronunciation skills

Science Department
Room 136, Hiering Science Building
Contact: Coordinator of Sciences

• An extensive list of pertinent computer assisted instruction, and VCR programs available.
• Contact person will help guide student to appropriate professor and/or materials.
• Faculty are available during posted office hours and/or by appointment.

Business, Economics, And Computer Studies Department

Room 314, Instructional Building

• Accounting - Instructors (including adjuncts) offer assistance. Many will see students who are not in their section.
• CSIT Courses - Lab Assistants offer limited help with short questions.
• Home study videotapes are available in the Library for these courses:
  • BUSN 131 Introduction to Business Administration
  • BUSN 134 Principles of Marketing
  • ACCT 161 and 162 Principles of Accounting I & II
  • BUSN 251 and 252 Business Law I & II
  • BUSN 271 Principles of Management
• Phi Beta Lambda - possible tutoring available for business courses.
• All faculty are available during their posted office hours.

Computer Writing Lab

Contact:  Antoinette Toscano, ext. 2986
Location:  Russell Building, Room 142

• Twenty-nine computer stations support English 095 lab sessions
• Students may work independently on English course assignments as space permits.
• Computer Writing Lab Hours:
  • Day, evening, and Saturday morning semester hours
  • Day and evening summer hours
  • Hours posted outside The Computer Writing Lab (Russell 142)

Center For Academic Services
Contact: Dean Maureen Reustle
Location: Library Building Room 124

• ACAD 155 Student Success course provides the foundation for the first year experience at OCC.
• Academic Support Services includes coordination of tutorial services, study strategy sessions, and advising.
• Disability Services promotes equity in educational opportunities.
• Project Academic Skills support (PASS) – A Regional Center grant program for students with a documented disability
• Diagnostic assessments for OCC students and Regional Center Candidates
• The Testing Center
• Orientation activities and professional development of new faculty
• Enrichment program for NJ Stars
• Full time new and untenured faculty training/ In-Service

Educational Opportunity Fund
(E.O.F.)
First Floor, Administration Building, Room 100
Contact: Laura F. Rickards, Director

• Additional financial aid grant funding - FAFSA and E.O.F. application required
• Academic and personal advising.
• Professional tutoring