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Ruth G. Shaw Center for Academic Success & Excellence is Here to Help Students

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tutoringThe Ruth G. Shaw Center for Academic Success & Excellence welcomes you to the spring 2024 semester. We are excited to help you experience success at the highest level. Here are a few updates to assist you in navigating our unit for support.

  • Access to Academic Support – Access the ASC Academic Support platform and make appointments through Brightspace! Our updated ASC website provides simple & clear instructions on how to make appointments, access online virtual sessions, use Brainfuse, view the ASC calendar, and more.
  • In-Person Appointments – Make an in-person appointment with an ASC tutor on campus (Central, Cato, or Levine.)
  • Virtual ASC Appointments – Make a virtual appointment with an ASC tutor today.
  • Brainfuse Online Appointments – Utilize Brainfuse. Each curriculum-enrolled student receives 200 minutes of time to use Brainfuse for after-hours and weekend academic support.
  • Additional Faculty Tutors – There are additional faculty providing outside tutoring from class time at various campuses. Availability varies. Click here to view the list of those offering additional academic support this upcoming spring 2024 semester. 

You can find step-by-step links and guides on how to use each part of the academic support platform.

Please contact our office for any additional assistance: (704) 330-6474 or asc@cpcc.edu.

TRIO Student Support Services

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TRIO support servicesCentral Piedmont is an incredible college with much to offer, but have you heard of TRIO Student Support Services?

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) is a federally funded program providing students with:

  • academic and career coaching
  • tutoring
  • financial literacy education
  • transfer assistance
  • college tours
  • cultural excursions

My name is Shania Johnson, and I am a TRIO SSS Scholar. I’ve had the opportunity to build connections with other TRIO SSS scholars, develop my academic and personal goals, and enjoy outings to UNCC and Breakout Charlotte. TRIO SSS provides flexibility, allowing students to choose the activities to participate in while offering virtual opportunities. So what’s stopping you?

Join TRIO SSS TODAY! Visit TRIO SSS  to apply or stop by Central Campus, Central High Building, Room 322.

Interested in joining? Attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions. The next session is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.

New tutoring and academic support options

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Two students and an employee studying and working together to learn.The Academic Learning Center (ALC) has launched new tutoring options to help you be successful in your classes, with choices to get academic support throughout the day, evening, and on weekends.

You have two options to receive academic support. You can make an appointment with an ALC tutor right here on campus for either in-person or virtual support during the day.
You can also make a virtual appointment with a Brainfuse tutor, for appointments after 5 p.m. in the evenings, and on weekends.

Review the full student user guide for all the details, and learn how to:

  • Access the ALC Academic Support Platform
  • Make an appointment with an ALC Tutor using Tutor Match
  • Make an appointment with a Brainfuse tutor using Live Help

Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

  • You must login to Brightspace to access the ALC Academic Support Platform
  • You will find the ALC Academic Support link under the “Student Resources” widget in Brightspace, or directly through your live courses in Brightspace (if your instructor added it to your live course).

You can also visit us at one of our locations:

  • Central Campus: Parr Center, Level 2, Suite 2130
  • Levine Campus: Levine III, Room 2520
  • Cato Campus: Cato II, Room 270

If you have any questions, please contact the ALC by phone 704.330.6422 or via e-mail alc@cpcc.edu.

Lo-fi tutoring jam session Nov. 17

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Got writer’s block? Not sure if your citations are right? Not even sure how to start your assignment? No worries, come jam with us!

• Free snacks
• Relaxing/focusing Lo-fi music
• Advice from Academic Learning Center Writing Tutors

Thursday, Nov. 17
2- 4 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Library Room 2160

No worries if you can’t make this session, appointments are available for in-person and online tutoring. Learn more about the Academic Learning Center and sign up for tutoring sessions.

 

Get free support in college from TRIO Student Support Services

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You could be eligible for personalized mentoring, tutoring and academic coaching with TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS).

TRIO-SSS is a free program focused on helping you stay in school, and to be successful while you’re here. The program offers academic, personal, social, and career support for under-resourced and first generation college students. If you are the first in your family to attend college, or if you receive financial assistance (like a Pell grant), you could be eligible for this additional support.

Spots are limited! Apply for TRIO-SSS today and a success coach will review your application to see if you are eligible for services.

Email dean.mccabe@cpcc.edu for more information or with questions about TRIO-SSS.

Free, professional tutoring available from Central Piedmont

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Think you might need help to study in your class? Don’t wait, get started today with free, professional tutoring from the Academic Learning Center (ALC). The ALC is where you receive free tutoring in the subject areas of math, science, and writing. Whether you are taking one class or a full course load, tutoring is free to you.

Our tutors are professionals that focus on helping you overcome difficulties with coursework, promote independent learning, and develop skills necessary for academic success.
Tutoring includes:

  • up to three 45 minute appointments for each course in one week
  • one tutoring session for each subject, per day
  • choose from an in-person or online tutoring appointment
  • three visits per paper
  • free access to Smarthinking, for tutoring available 24/7
  • we also provide the double time tutoring accommodation to students approved through the Disability and Access Services office

How can you sign up for tutoring?
Visit the ALC website, scroll down to the “Schedule Your Tutoring Appointment Now” and complete three simple steps. You can also watch our 90 second get started video.
The ALC is here to help you be successful and we wish you a wonderful fall semester!

For other questions about tutoring, please contact ALC Director “Dr. J” at joevanne.estrada@cpcc.edu